New Jedi Order 1: Vector Prime
	R.A Salvatore
	1999
	25 years after The Battle of Yavin
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It has been over 20 years since the Battle of Endor.

Leia Organa Solo, her daughter Jaina, and Mara Jade Skywalker are traveling to Rhommamool to mediate a dispute between that planet and Osarian.  Mara has been battling a mysterious illness that has plagued the galaxy and is lethal to all who have it.  They hope to meet with Nom Anor, the leader of Rhommamool.  Mara tells Leia that all is not what it seems with Anor.  He appears to be devoid of the Force.  They are attacked by fighters from Osarian, but the attempt is thwarted by a Jedi who destroys the ships.  Leia is displeased with this because her hopes of peace were seriously sidetracked because of the retaliation.

On the planet Belkadan, Danni Quee along with several other scientists have been busy listening for and signal of life from outside the known galaxy.  Along with them, however, is Yomin Carr.  Carr has been using his time there to dial back the volume to keep the others from hearing anything that he heard while scanning a section known as Vector Prime, the entry point.  He receives a signal from his race, the Yuuzhan Vong.  It appears that he has been using organic technology to hide his real exterior that is scarred and tattoo covered.  He contacts Nom Anor, who is also a Yuuzhan Vong in disguise.

Luke Skywalker, along with Jacen Solo meets with several Senators in hope of convincing them to reconvene the Jedi Council.  The group debates the role of the Jedi in the galaxy as many of them are traveling around on their own agendas.  Jacen questions his uncle on whether or not that is a good idea.

It appears the Nom Anor is behind the illness that so many had received.  Part of his task was to determine who the biggest threat to an invasion would be.  He meets with Leia, but he dismisses outright and she leaves empty handed.

Luke and Jacen find Han Solo, his son Anakin, and Chewbacca working on the Millennium Falcon.  He wants Han to speak with Lando Calrissian and help determine which Jedi have been causing problems on the Outer Rim.

Back on Belkadan, the other scientists have discovered the signal.  It appears that a large asteroid is headed for an ice covered planet called Helska 4.  They are unable to contact the New Republic about the news.  The asteroid is actually a transport for the Yuuzhan Vong.  Instead of smashing into the planet, it simply lands.  The scientists decide to head out themselves and investigate.

Jacen and Anakin argue over their differing views of the Force.  Anakin views the Force as a weapon and he also favors the reformation of the Jedi Council.  Jacen has a more spiritual view of the usage of the Force.  The two duel with lightsabers which Jacen wins.

Yomin Carr no longer fears discovery.  He kills of several scientists and sends fake transmissions out so the others will think all is well.  He has also unleashed a form of beetle that is creating toxic storms throughout the planet.  Anor is also causing problems by launching a huge assault on Osarian.