New Jedi Order 2: Dark Tide 1: Onslaught
	Michael Stackpole
	2000
	25 Years After The Battle of Yavin
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It has been two months since the Battle of Helska 4, and Leia Organa Solo, along with Danni Quee have informed Fey'lya and the New Republic Senate about the threat the Yuuzhan Vong present to the galaxy.  Unfortunately, her information is met with deaf ears and she is told that her efforts are not needed.  An old ally, the Caamasi delegate named Elegos A'Kla, takes interest in her story and agrees to help.

Gavin Darklighter, the current leader of Rogue Squadron, engages in a simulated attack against a Yuuzhan Vong coralskipper.  He doesn't last long, but learns he actually set a record!  Admiral Traest Kre'fey tells him that he along with many members of the military agree with Leia’s theories and would like Rogue Squadron to patrol the outer rim area.

Han Solo, still suffering from the lost of his best friend Chewbacca, asks Elegos if the Caamasi have any means by which to forget intense memories.  He details the final gory details of Chewbacca’s life.  Elegos tries to alleviate Han’s guilt, but only angers him.  Han sulks off any attempts to help him including Leia’s.

On Yavin 4, Luke Skywalker has requested that all Jedi return for a meeting.  He wants to coordinate missions with them to help learn of any Yuuzhan Vong efforts that may be going on.  He calls on Kyp Durron, who tells the group that he was not able to sense the Vong through the Force which unnerves many of those present.  Kyp leads a sector of the Jedi that would rather take action than be reduced to defenders as Luke has suggested.  Luke senses that Kyp is once again coming near to the Dark Side of the Force. 

Luke tells them to prepare for missions that some may not survive.  The New Republic may not have decided what to do with the Jedi, but Luke feels there is little time to wait for their blessing.  Luke assigns Anakin Solo to accompany Mara Jade Skywalker to Dantooine while she continues to recover.  He views it as a punishment for Chewbacca, but Luke persuades him that it is because he trusts her with him.  Jacen Solo tells his uncle that he is questioning his calling as a Jedi Knight.  He wants to do some introspection and look for other answers.  Luke denies his request for now, but asks Jacen to join him on a mission to Belkadan to uncover what Yomin Carr had been working on previously.  Finally, Jedi Knights Corran Horn and Ganner Rhysode are assigned to investigate the disappearance of an archeological crew on Bimmiel, a planet that was once deemed off limits by the Empire.  The two have opposing views of the Force (similar to Luke and Kyp).

Luke meets with Mara before they leave.  She’s been feeling better, but is still sick.  He hopes that Anakin will be able to do some scouting around in the area if anything should come up.

Leia, Jaina, Danni Quee, and Elegos arrive to address the leaders of Agamar in hopes of getting their assistance in the Outer Rim areas.  Danni tells the council of her encounter with the Yuuzhan Vong.  She tells them they are vicious, brutal beings that use organic technology in their weaponry and defense.  There is also still no motive for the attacks.  They are greeted warmly by the council and they agree to consider the request.

Meanwhile on Bimmiel, Corran and Ganner notice that a satellite around the planet is damaged so that no transmissions can be sent out.  They find the remains of a tattered camp are all that is left from the missing university team and sense little life in the area. Suddenly they are attacked by slashrats that spring forward from the mounds of sand that cover the planet.  Corran kills them with his lightsaber, but many more follow.  They flee, but are eventually aided by some strangers that help with covering fire as they head towards a cave.