Empire 12: Darklighter, Part 3

Star Wars: Empire 12: Darklighter, Part 3 is the twelfth issue in the Star Wars: Empire series of comics. Its plot covers a retelling of X-wing Rogue Squadron ½. It was published on October 22, 2003 by Dark Horse Comics.

Publisher's summary
After the mutiny on board the Rand Ecliptic, Biggs Darklighter and his companions finally are able to make contact with the Rebel Alliance. The Rebels desperately need skilled pilots like Biggs and his friends, but it's hard to fight the Empire with the outdated fighter craft they have on hand.

A plan is hatched to "liberate" several squadrons of X-wings, but until the Rebels get their hands on the new fighters, their only hope is pluck, luck, and the skill of pilots like Biggs Darklighter...

Characters

 * Wedge Antilles
 * Nera Dantels
 * Biggs Darklighter
 * Delund
 * Jan Dodonna
 * Cesi Eirriss
 * Heliesk
 * Derek Klivian
 * Peate Kurin
 * Jek Tono Porkins

Locations

 * Commenor
 * Yavin 4

Vehicles and Vessels

 * Nebulon-B escort frigate
 * T-65 X-wing starfighter
 * Minstrel-class space yacht

Droid models

 * R2-series astromech droid

Behind the scenes
The cover artwork originally featured Luke Skywalker instead of Cesi Eirriss.

Some have speculated that the comic depicts the Battle of Fresia, however it has been confirmed that it describes a later additional mission.

Collections

 * Star Wars: Empire: Darklighter (TPB)
 * Star Wars: 30th Anniversary Collection Volume 7: Darklighter

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