Star Wars: Rogue Squadron

 Star Wars: Rogue Squadron (X-Wing #1) (Legends, New Republic Era #3)

This is a great entry to the Star Wars story and kicks off the X-Wing series in the Legends continuity. It introduces a great new cast of characters, expanding the fan favorite Wedge Antilles and introducing a huge character, Corran Horn. The inclusion of Gavin Darklighter, cousin to Biggs Darklighter, was a nice touch as well. I found it very interesting to see how this squadron is reformed with new members (presumably to start with a clean slate from what was established before in the comic series, which I haven't read). The space combat was also very engaging and combined with the story definitely made me want to read the sequel. It's also interesting to see how the rebellion goes about taking Coruscant and establishing the New Republic (the story of which is established in this series primarily). There are also a great variety of locales along the way.

I'd recommend reading this story both for any Star Wars fan and for anyone who likes sci-fi in general. Fans of military fiction should also enjoy this, assuming they aren't the type that can't stand science fiction and expect things to be too realistic. (I know someone exactly like this so hence why I'm saying it).

Rating:
Story: 4 Stars
Characters: 4.5 Stars
Settings: 4 Stars
Literary Quality: 4 Stars
Overall Quality: 4 Salmon

Nerdy Details:
Author: Michael A. Stackpole
Publisher: Bantam Spectra
Published: January 1996
Page Length: 386
Genre: Science Fiction
Sub-Genre: Space Opera
Awards and Nominations:  None