X-Wing: The Bacta War is the complete, spoken-word rendition of the novel of the same title, a Star Wars Legends story penned by Michael A. Stackpole. Random House Audio made the audiobook available on November 1, 2022, included within The Essential Legends Collection.
This is the fourth installment in the thrilling saga that follows the brave Rogue Squadron pilots.
Ysanne Isard, after her failed attempt to devastate Coruscant using a lethal virus, now aims to destabilize the New Republic through control of its bacta supply. Concealed behind a corporate conflict on Thyferra, this Imperial strategist has secretly seized command of a crucial galactic resource.
Rogue Squadron's heroes are determined to free the planet and rescue [prisoners trapped by Isard, only to have their strategies undermined by the New Republic's political agenda, which redirects the squadron. Facing dwindling time and resources, Wedge Antilles, Corran Horn, and their fellow rogues are forced to leave the New Republic.
Now truly independent, the team must erode Isard's power base, overcome her formidable Star Destroyer fleet, and liberate Thyferra from her oppressive control. However, when Isard uncovers the Squadron's hidden headquarters, the pilots must fight for their lives in a decisive battle against her overwhelming and seemingly superior forces.
Marc Thompson provided the narration for the audiobook, which Random House Audio launched on November 1, 2022, as part of the The Essential Legends Collection. Kevin Thomsen oversaw production and direction, while Nick Martorelli served as the executive producer. Paul Goodrich handled post-production and sound mixing at Merlin Studios, with Justin Kilpatrick responsible for editing.
- ISBN 9780593583845 ; November 1 , 2022 ; Random House Audio ; Digital audiobook [1]