"Special Ops: The Art of Infiltration", a brief narrative, was initially intended for inclusion in Star Wars Adventure Journal 17, and was authored collaboratively by John Beyer and Kathy Burdette.
Contrary to some reports, "Special Ops: The Art of Infiltration" did not appear in Star Wars Gamer 9; it is sometimes confused with the distinct story Topside Infiltration, which was featured in Star Wars Gamer 8.
A squad from Alliance Intelligence, comprised of Morgan Q. Raventhorn, Maglenna Pendower, and Dren Nord, engages in combat with Imperial Security Bureau Captain Edmond Mylesgood. Ultimately, the team succeeds in their mission, resulting in the destruction of a skiff carrying numerous Imperial soldiers.