Star Wars (2015) 21

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Star Wars 21 is the twenty-first issue of the Marvel comic book series Star Wars, and the first of the The Last Flight of the Harbinger arc.^[1] Released on July 20, 2016,^[3] it is written by Jason Aaron, with art by Jorge Molina. The issue saw the introduction of a new stormtrooper squad led by Sergeant Kreel, who previously appeared in the second arc of the comic series.^[1]

Publisher's summary[]

"The Last Flight of the Harbinger" STARTS NOW!^[2]

Sgt. Kreel is back with an all-new squad of stormtroopers!^[2]
Go inside the minds of an elite group of Imperial soldiers!^[2]
Join incoming artist Jorge Molina for a walk on the dark side!^[2]

Plot summary[]

Book V, Part I
THE LAST FLIGHT OF THE HARBINGER

It is a crucial time for the Empire. Rebel forces
are proliferating across the galaxy, and their
elimination is imperative for Imperial reign.

For a mission this vital, the right team is
essential – an elite group of stormtroopers,
hand-picked for their skills, loyalty to the
Empire, and complete dedication to destroying
the Rebellion.

Leading the team is the ruthless Sergeant Kreel –
former undercover Imperial spy known as the
Gamemaster and warden on the infamous
smuggler's moon Nar Shaddaa – a man who
answers directly to Darth Vader. Rebel pilot
Luke Skywalker has evaded Sergeant Kreel's
attacks once before, but he, and the rest of the
Rebellion, have not seen the last of the Empire's
wrath....

Cover gallery[]

Appearances[]

By type

Characters	Creatures	Droid models	Events	Locations
Organizations and titles	Sentient species	Vehicles and vessels	Weapons and technology	Miscellanea

Characters

Aero (First appearance)
Izak Anzio (First mentioned)
Cav (First identified as Cav)
Kreel
Kreel's father (First mentioned)
Kreel's mother (First mentioned)
Mic (First appearance)
Misty (First identified as Misty)
Shrap (First appearance)
Luke Skywalker (Mentioned only, in opening crawl)
Unidentified former sergeant of Task Force 99 (First mentioned)
Darth Vader (Mentioned only in opening crawl)
Verette (First appearance)
Zuke (First appearance)

Creatures

Snake (Mentioned only)
Trash squid (First appearance)

Events

Imperial Era
- Galactic Civil War
  - Skirmish on the Ghost Moon (First appearance)

Locations

Agamar (Mentioned only)
Chagar IX (First mentioned)
Ghost Moon (First appearance)
Nar Shaddaa (Mentioned only)

Organizations and titles

Alliance to Restore the Republic
- Alliance Army
  - Rebel trooper
Galactic Empire
- Imperial Academy (Mentioned only)
- Imperial Military
  - Imperial Army
    - Stormtrooper Corps
      - 501st Legion
        Task Force 99 (First identified as Task Force 99 and Scar Squad)
        Sergeant
        
        Special Commando Advanced Recon Trooper (First identified as Special Commando Advanced Recon and SCAR trooper)
      - Stormtrooper
  - Imperial Special Forces
Gladiator (Mentioned only)
Officer
- Admiral
Skywalker family (Mentioned only; in the opening crawl)

Sentient species

Vehicles and vessels

Repulsorcraft
- Speeder
  - Speeder bike
Starship
- Shuttle
  - Taylander shuttle
- Transport (Mentioned only)
Tank
- Armored Assault Tank

Weapons and technology

Miscellanea

Armor
- Stormtrooper armor
"Buckethead"
Farmer (Mentioned only)
Fighting pit (Mentioned only)
The Force (Mentioned only)
Homeworld (Mentioned only)
Klick (Mentioned only)
"May the Force be with you"
Pauldron
Terrorist (Mentioned only)
Time
- Standard year (Mentioned only)
Volcano

Collection[]

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Sources[]

Notes and references[]

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 ^1.2 ^1.3 ^1.4 ^1.5 ^1.6 ^1.7 ^1.8 Elite Stormtroopers Are Coming in Star Wars #21 – Exclusive! on StarWars.com (backup link)
↑ ^2.0 ^2.1 ^2.2 ^2.3 ^2.4 ^2.5 Marvel Comics Solicitations for July 2016 (2016-04-19). IGN. Archived from the original on February 10, 2020.
↑ ^3.0 ^3.1 ^3.2 ^3.3 STAR WARS #21 on the official Previews World website (backup link)
↑ This issue takes place after the Alliance to Restore the Republic's victory at Yavin, which is featured in Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope, which Star Wars: Galactic Atlas dates to 0 BBY. The issue also takes place prior to the assault on the Mako-Ta Space Docks, which Ultimate Star Wars, New Edition dates to around one year after the Battle of Yavin, meaning that it takes place in 1 ABY. Therefore, this issue must take place between 0 ABY and 1 ABY.

Star Wars (Marvel 2015)

Trade paperbacks
Skywalker Strikes:	1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6
Showdown on the Smuggler's Moon:	8 · 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
Vader Down:	13 · 14
Rebel Jail:	16 · 17 · 18 · 19
From the Journals of Old Ben Kenobi:	7 · 15 · 20
The Last Flight of the Harbinger:	21 · 22 · 23 · 24 · 25
Yoda's Secret War:	26 · 27 · 28 · 29 · 30
The Screaming Citadel:	31 · 32
Out Among the Stars:	33 · 34 · 35 · 36 · 37
The Ashes of Jedha:	38 · 39 · 40 · 41 · 42 · 43
Mutiny at Mon Cala:	44 · 45 · 46 · 47 · 48 · 49
Hope Dies:	50 · 51 · 52 · 53 · 54 · 55
The Escape:	56 · 57 · 58 · 59 · 60 · 61
The Scourging of Shu-Torun:	62 · 63 · 64 · 65 · 66 · 67
Rebels and Rogues:	68 · 69 · 70 · 71 · 72 · 73 · 74 · 75
1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 11 · 12 · 13 Vader Down · The Screaming Citadel · From the Journals of Obi-Wan Kenobi
Hardcovers
1 · 2 · 3 · Han Solo · Omnibus
Other
Empire Ascendant · Annuals: 1 · 2 · 3 · 4
Color Your Own · Star Wars Saga
Related media
Star Wars (2020) · Star Wars: Darth Vader · Star Wars: Doctor Aphra

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[Announcement-1] 1.0 ^1.1 ^1.2 ^1.3 ^1.4 ^1.5 ^1.6 ^1.7 ^1.8 Elite Stormtroopers Are Coming in Star Wars #21 – Exclusive! on StarWars.com (backup link)

[0716Solicits-2] 2.0 ^2.1 ^2.2 ^2.3 ^2.4 ^2.5 Marvel Comics Solicitations for July 2016 (2016-04-19). IGN. Archived from the original on February 10, 2020.

[PREVIEWSworld-3] 3.0 ^3.1 ^3.2 ^3.3 STAR WARS #21 on the official Previews World website (backup link)

[Date-4] This issue takes place after the Alliance to Restore the Republic's victory at Yavin, which is featured in Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope, which Star Wars: Galactic Atlas dates to 0 BBY. The issue also takes place prior to the assault on the Mako-Ta Space Docks, which Ultimate Star Wars, New Edition dates to around one year after the Battle of Yavin, meaning that it takes place in 1 ABY. Therefore, this issue must take place between 0 ABY and 1 ABY.

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