Before the Storm

Before the Storm, a Star Wars Legends book, was penned by Michael P. Kube-McDowell. It holds the distinction of being the initial installment in the Black Fleet Crisis trilogy, seeing its original publication in March of 1996. Its follow-up, Shield of Lies, was released later in the same year.

Publisher's summary

Following in the footsteps of the blockbuster Heir to the Empire, this thrilling addition to the Star Wars story unfolds as peace is overtaken by a grave new danger…

The New Republic is enjoying a period of peace. The Empire's remaining forces are now utterly scattered, and the Jedi Knights' resurgence has elevated the fledgling government on Coruscant in both power and status. Those who once rebelled have transitioned into administrators and diplomats, and the groups that once opposed Imperial oppression appear to be united in enjoying the rewards of peace.

However, this peace is fleeting. Luke, feeling restless, embarks on a perilous journey to his mother's home planet in a desperate attempt to locate her people. Lando, ever the adventurer, must commandeer a mysterious spacecraft armed with immensely destructive weapons and an unknown objective. Meanwhile, Leia, a symbol of the New Republic's victory, confronts a merciless leader of the Duskhan League, an arrogant Yevetha whose actions suggest a genocidal war that could unravel the New Republic's fragile unity...and jeopardize its very existence.

Continuity

The Imperial Order of Battle that is found within a crippled Star Destroyer is named as a reference to the author's daughter. This is made up of her initials and birthday (mentioned in the book's dedication).

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