Kryss P'teska

Background Kryss P'teska- a 12 year old orphan at the time of his rescue by Han Solo in the trilogy-closing novel, Rebel Dawn- was inspired by a fan of author and creator A.C. Crispin. After continuous feedback and enthusiasm for the first two books in Han Solo trilogy, the real life namesake Chris Petescia was honored with an immortalizing page (or 3) in the Star Wars saga. At the time, Chris was also 12 years old, and already a life-long, avid Star Wars fan. While the initial conversations between Chris and Ann also revolved around his early aspirations to write, Chris- now an adult- enjoys a succesful career as a Graphic Designer. Chris is also mentioned in the acknowledgements section of the book, under his real name.

15 minutes of Star Wars fame While Kryss P'teska's time in the Star Wars is limited to only 3 pages, it is at a crucial point in the overall Star Wars timeline. Han Solo and Chewbacca are carrying a shipment of Glitterstim aboard the Millennium Falcon (along with a handful of Orphaned children) when they are intercepted by Imperials. Han is forced to drop his illegal cargo, leading to a debt with Jabba the Hutt. You can also read about this event here.