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Wedge Antilles: Don’t cry because it happened, smile because it’s over. Wes Janson: Live, Laugh, Trauma.

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When I read the mutiny-of-anonymity scene in Solo Command, specifically how they all called each other "one-who-looks-like-[name]," I couldn't help but think of Force-psychotic Valin screaming about everyone being impostors.

#star wars legends #x-wing #solo command #fate of the jedi #valin horn #i'm sorry

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That quote from Betrayal of Wedge talking to Syal about competing with Force-users for reputation and prestige as pilots lives in my head rent free.

I've had thoughts for Voices of the Force about giving that a whole new meaning by having Syal's Rogues come up against a Sith fighter squadron.

#star wars legends #voices of the force au #syal antilles

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Lately, I've been processing stuff about how many StealthXs the Jedi actually have, and what that might indicate about their overall numbers at this point in time.

A standard wing of 72 fighters seems to be relatively consistent as what they'll commit to an overwhelmingly critical engagement. Indeed, Conviction explicitly references the six StealthX squadrons that launched for Pydyr as being almost all of them.

(If you accept that, it also resolves the issue of "why didn't they launch out of Shedu Maad or Ossus?")

Most importantly to remember is that these ships are meant for homogenous Jedi units.

Back in NJO, of course, it would have taken at least a significant majority of all the Jedi in the galaxy to have a full wing of Jedi pilots. Even by this point, I don't get the impression that it's a trivial thing to do.

They do seem to have some starfighters of more conventional models in reserve. There's a scene in Exile where we see an E-Wing, and I think... nine? mainline X-Wings. I'll also speculate off-the-cuff that the ten XJ6s of Hardpoint Squadron might be Jedi assets that got pulled for Roundabout because they knew they'd have to communicate normally. For the final battle of Centerpoint, they also have the twelve X-Wings of Rakehell Squadron, although some of those might have actually belonged to Wedge, Wes etc.

Any of those groups of regular X-Wings could obviously overlap, but I think a good vague estimate to be referenced, going forward, is six StealthX squadrons backed up by two or three auxiliary squadrons of mainline X-Wings, E-Wings, or similar hyperdrive-equipped multirole medium fighters. For the moment, I'm assuming each squadron is accompanied by a larger transport craft like the Falcon or Shadow that carries fuel and replacement parts, and drops off Jedi of any other specializations who might be needed.

If the fighter units have around a hundred pilots, I think my headcanon estimate is that the entire Order has about seven hundred active-duty Knights and Masters as of the end of FotJ.

#star wars legends #legacy of the force #fate of the jedi

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I was just discussing on Discord about the organization of Jedi starfighter units after they leave the Galactic Alliance, and how I want to treat that for Voices of the Force.

And I just kind of hit on "Kyp's Bogeys" as the name for Kyp's StealthX squadron. In reference, obviously, to the now-extinct flying balls of light from Kessel. It's ironic because of what StealthXs are, but also I think it might end up figuring into some bigger arcs for him, especially with my vague ideas about the slaves of Kessel connecting some sort of symbolism to the bogeys, about light being sacred in the perpetual darkness of the caves and stuff.

The only problem here is that "bogey" is also taken to mean "hostile" in military contexts, so it also being heard in callsigns could cause confusion. In a battle meld, though, the meanings are probably clearer than the words, and if they're using regular comms for whatever reason, they'll have something else.

#star wars legends #voices of the force au #kessel slave culture #kyp durron

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I understand that part of the situation was that Callista was particularly able to retain her consciousness inside Abeloth because Callista had moved between bodies before.

Okay but what happens if Aboloth had one of the avatar things, and it was captured and put in a force void?

Like does it deteriorate over time, does the original person start to take back control, does nothing happen? Idk. How does that even work?

Could, theoretically, when Aboloth does her whole creepy mindsteely thing, someone resist? Is it possible the repel the attack… wait Vol did. Are there other ways to do that?

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Vestara Khai another version

She had no problems with her best (and only canonical) friend being willing to kill her. She expected it. This statement alone shows you were she’s at. I’m not talking about trust issues later on, I’m talking about constantly.

On Dathomir the witches are careful with her, the girl doesn’t even calm down and acts like she’s walking on eggshells the entire time.

It’s no better when she’s on the ship of her literal enemies. You could call it post traumatic stress… only it’s different. There is no post, it’s ongoing, in her mind everything kind they do will have a price. She owes them now, but she has no intention of paying it back and she’s waiting for them to realize and get violent.

She jumps when the ship makes sounds she’s not used to.

Ben’s had that shikkar (the one Gavar gave her) pulled on him so many times already. She tries to hide it, that she’s afraid. But this isn’t Kesh and unlike there everyone is not in this constant state.

They let her keep the knife. She hasn’t hurt anyone and it’s clear she thinks she’s going to need to defend herself. Best not to put her further on edge.

She doesn’t flinch at death, and she’ll hide her injuries to the point of collapse because she doesn’t want them to see her weakness.

When she starts to get closer to Ben Luke’s opposition is different. His fear that Ben will get hurt is more about Vestara misunderstanding his sons intentions and defending herself. She sees almost everything as a threat.

They want nothing more than to get her out, they’ve talked about taking her to a psychiatric facility but it’s clear she wants to remain Sith. Why does she want to remain Sith?!

Her manipilations don’t work, she just thinks they do. They already care too much, they just want to protect her.

In the eyes of her people she’s a model apprentice. The Jedi see a lost little girl.

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Solo Command re-read part one.

Spoilers, naturally.

1. 'Naval Lieutenant Jart Eyan looked rested and cheerful. The fact that he had only twelve minutes to live would have changed his disposition, but he dud not possess that knowledge.' What an entrance, Allston.

2. And Piggy thwarts an assassination. And he does it really awesomely, too. Reminds me a bit of one of the half dozen Sherlock episodes I've ever seen.

3. So, one of the best parts about this book is the fact that one of my favorite platonic relationships, and one of my favorite romantic relationships, both come to fruition. Firstly, the platonic one: Face and Lara. I'll probably elaborate later, but they're cool. I'll definitely elaborate later on the romantic one, Myn and Lara.

4. Oh. Great. A replacement medic. Just great.

5."Elassar Targon, master of the universe, reporting for duty!" Wedge: oh, great, another maniac.

6. Face becomes the leader of the squad. When I started this series for the first time, I had no idea that Face was gonna end up Wraith One. Unexpected, but not unwelcome.

7. Wedge is analyzing the other lieutenants to see how they feel about their new squad leader, and all seems well thus far.' That left Myn Donos, a lieutenant with more years and more experience than Face. He looked serious and contemplative. But then, serious was merely a step up from his usual expression, that of dour intensity.' Yep, Myn's facial expressions are pretty much limited to intense and...... More intense.

8. Wedge is going on a da-ate. According to Hobbie, "He smells like a fresh spring breeze ". Bet it's with Iella. Speaking of OTPs...

9. 'Dia Passik, the female Twi'lek, said, "He (Face) insisted that he wasn't feeling well." Lara Notsil smiled over her shoulder at them. "He lied. He lies all the time, you know." "I know. But he seemed so genuine." "He does that all the time, too. This is the right thing to do. Myn, Elassar, back me up. " For context, they're going convincing him to go for a night out with the four of them. See? BROTHER.

10. "I've often suspected that you sometimes put on disguises just to go to the refresher. "

11. Oh, look, someone mistook Lara for their old student, Edalia Monotheer. Bet that won't come back to bite us...................................................

12. And Zsinj calls up the ship Han's on, and Chewie answers. "It's, ah, Chewbacca, isn't it? Please put your owner on." Zsinj, Han doesn't own Chewie. It's actually probably the other way around.

13. Tyria just called Face "chief". Hallelujah.

14. It's amusing to realize that Wraith and Rogue Squadron are assisting Wedge in his 'I refuse to become a general' scheme. Because they are.

15. So apparently, Corran and Han have never been in the same room together during this trip, so there's a baseless conspiracy theory that they're the same person. Hilarious.

16. Piggy's fresh out of the bacta tank, and the Wraiths are here to greet him. And troll him, naturally. 'Shalla said, "Kell and I worked up an instructional manual for you. It's called, *How to Dodge*." Piggy mopped away at his damp skin and allowed himself a slight smile. It was good to be home.' *gets bowled over by found family feels*

17. *mentions Phanan* Me: AGONY! PAIN! MISERY! VARYING LEVELS OF AMUSEMENT!

18. Donos will now commence to initiate a conversation with a young woman he likes. *eyebrow wiggle* Hopefully, he asks her to do an activity together. That'll sell..

19. He does not ask her to do an activity together.

20. Which is probably why its doesn't go THAT well.

21. "I'm going to be a tremendous embarrassment to the Wraiths." Lara, honey, Wraith Squadron can't afford to get embarrassed. They're already an embarrassment. (Affectionate)

22. Tyria is getting better at the Force. Knew you could do it, Tyria.

23. 'Shalla said, "You're getting weird, Tyria." This is good. When things start to get weird like this, that's a good thing.

24. Elassar is eating candy mid-mission. Okay, he's growing on me. I do have a slight prejudice against him because he's the new medic. And I really really miss the old one....

25. I retract my weird-means-good statement, they are in an incinerator.

26. Well, that could have been worse.

27. "By the way, I'm putting in a commendation for Kell for his initiative, and one for Lieutenant Janson for bravery." "Like he needs another one." "Maybe he can build a little fort out of them."

28. "Get the Wraiths together," Wedge said. "We're going to conduct one of their insane speculation and planning sessions. " Yeah, this line just amuses me.

29. So, they're having a dance, and Donos and Lara are flirting, and Dia and Face are flirting by watching them flirting and basically competing over who can read their body language better. It's weird and adorable.

30. Well, Facebis gonna do some research on Lara and Edalia Monotheer. Bet we won't live to regret that............................................

31. Okay, Solo's gone off the deep end. "Without her (Leia), I don't have a place. I'm just a drifter with an irresistible dose of roguish charm. And someday she'll get tired of the charm and there won't be anything else for me to offer her." "You know," Wedge said, "I can't do it myself, because you're my superior officer. But I could call Chewie down here, and tell him what you've just said, and then he'd beat you nearly to death with a hydrospanner." Stars, Han. Anyone knows that Leia needs you. It's so obvious, even a blind man could see it.

32. So, Wedge is giving everyone the night off, unofficially. Including the astromech droids. Also, he's not Wedge. After all, Commander Wedge Antilles would be wearing proper rank insignia.

33. The book calls it 'Wedge's mutiny of anonymity,' and I really can't do it justice. It's hilarious.

Pretty much sure that's half the book done, then. Later!

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Rogue squadron Beach special one, Luke almost drowns

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Ben Skywalker: Now say I take one of your skittles. Say I have a sharpie in my hand and I color in the s. I color it in. Do you still eat the skittle? Vestara Khai: Ben, I do the only thing morally acceptable in this situation: I wrap my hands around you and crush your larynx.

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More people need to read the Star Wars Legends books

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Does anyone else ever think about the two random Twin Suns pilots that Jaina sent to go hide somewhere else in the tunnels on Ebaq 9 while all the Yuuzhan Vong went after the Jedi?

Because I do.

#star wars legends #new jedi order #jaina solo

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And, of course, Vestara being like "If you think I did any of that for you, think again. That's the last time I ever save a Jedi" as she hands Ben and Luke back their dropped lightsabers.

You know, for all the very good reasons to shit on Denning, I do think some credit is due for how much his writing manages to make me laugh, even though it's usually when he's trying to be completely serious.

Here's a top five list:

5: Fey'lya pulling up file holos to convince the Senate that he's having an Important Discussion With The Generals.

4: A Hapan household servant insulting Jaina and Zekk's flying, based on alleged simulator experience with N-1s and vulture droids.

3: Aurra Sing, of all people, getting her ass kicked by Jacen's five-year-old daughter.

2: Wynn and Gavin and Bwua'tu being in the room when Luke learns Abeloth's origin story. No amount of pay would be enough for this.

1: Lando and Booster using a celebrity sabacc tournament as collectively willing hostages.

(Honorable mention: Daala telling Jag "a Sith is just a Jedi who's gone off his meds.")

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Shit, I'm really trying to pace myself and have Shikkar's Kiss as the first time I apply the stuff I learn from Allston's writing guide, but I'm also increasingly realizing that Voices of the Force, especially the early bits I've talked about most on here, are probably going to end up barely recognizable by the time I get through this.

#star wars legends #voices of the force au

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just as much as a man can.

#lumiya #vergere #danni quee #mirta gev #jaina solo #mara jade #mon mothma #nen yim #tenel ka djo #leia organa #natasi daala #vestara khai #tahiri veila #alema rar

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In a manner of speaking, didn't the Corellians do that later?

“If you’re cremated after you die, you can be put in an hourglass and continue to participate in family game night!”

— Anakin Solo

#legacy of the force #anakin sal-solo

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Currently imagining the ghost of Jocasta Nu appearing to Tionne solely to criticize her archival system

#oh my god