Empire 27: "General" Skywalker, Part 2, the twenty-seventh installment of the Star Wars: Empire comic book series, saw its release on December 15, 2004 through Dark Horse Comics.
Though still a Jedi apprentice and pilot for the Rebel Alliance, Luke Skywalker finds himself unexpectedly elevated to the rank of General when an Imperial patrol unexpectedly traps a Rebel intelligence unit! This promotion is orchestrated by Commander Narra as part of a strategy to secure the assistance of an unexpected ally, potentially shifting the balance of power against the Imperials.