New Jedi Order 5: Agents of Chaos 2: Jedi Eclipse
	James Luceno
	2000
	25.5 Years After The Battle of Yavin
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In the latest offensive by the Yuuzhan Vong, the outlying world of Gyndine has fallen under heavy attack. Leia Organa Solo is on the planet assisting in the evacuation of those left on the planet. Things are deteriorating rapidly, and as the shield for the New Republic Embassy is destroyed the final ship is waiting to depart. Even though the ship is overcrowded, she convinces the deck officer to allow a few more onboard. She spots several Ryn among the refugees, but can only accept four of them on board. One Ryn left behind tells the others to find Droma.

Once safely on the transport Leia questions them about this and they are indeed members of Droma’s family. She tells them that Droma has been searching for them with Han for the past month. She also learns that a Jedi named Wurth Skidder who was also assisting in the escape refused to leave the planet and remained behind. As the embassy is falling, Wurth has decided to remain behind and allow himself to be captured in order to learn more about the Yuuzhan Vong as well as prove his worth as a Jedi.

The loss of Gyndine reaches the War Room of the New Republic. Realizing that the planet was merely a stopping point for future invasions, they hope to get the Consortium Worlds involved in the defense of the galaxy. They hope Leia can convince them to help since she was once courted by Prince Isolder of Hapes. The other part of the plan is to lure the Vong into a trap in the Corellian System and use the Centerpoint System to hold the Vong ships in place while the New Republic fleet destroys them. Unfortunately that part of the plan will not be looked upon favorably by many. They hope to earn the vote of a new member of the voting council, Senator Viqi Shesh.

On the Hutt world of Nal Hutta, Nom Anor and Commander Malik Carr are discussing the future potential of the planet as they meet with the Hutt ruler, Borga. They negotiate the use of the planet for experiments and other necessary plans. The Vong agree not to interfere with any smuggling in return. Borga requests that the Hutts be made aware of any future Vong activities so they don’t waste their efforts and won’t interfere. Nom and Malik find humor in this request, but they agree and tell them the next targets are Corellia, Tynna, and Bothawui. The other Hutts are not pleased with the arrangement, but they do discuss the possibility of selling this information to the New Republic.

After refused attempts to deliver the Gyndine refugees land on several worlds, Leia learns that Ruan is accepting as many refugees as it can get. She is contacted by Han who has painted the Falcon and grown a long beard to hide his appearance. He and Droma have been searching for Roa and Droma’s family. She tells him she is going to Hapes and Han wryly tells her to say hello to the Prince for him. She also tells him that Droma’s relatives are with her in route to Ruan!

The Yuuzhan Vong Commander Chine-kal is watching over the Gyndine captives, including Wurth, on a prisoner ship called the Creche. He tells them they have been selected for a special service. They will spend their time caring for a yammosk. Among the other prisoners, Wurth meets Roa and Fasgo. Chine-kal explains the battle coordination abilities of the yammosk. He also tells him that he hope the yammosk with be able to link with the prisoners as well so they can learn more about each of them. Resistance to the yammosk has been known to drive some insane, but Wurth tries to hide his Jedi abilities.

On Yavin 4 Luke receives a visit from Talon Karrde and they discuss the fate of Wurth Skidder. Jacen and Anakin are arguing over Anakin’s invitation to assist at Centerpoint. Jacen is completely against this course of action. Luke agrees that its use as an offensive weapon is not necessarily right; he says that anything much done to defeat the Yuuzhan Vong. Jacen decides he will accompany his brother. Karrde tells Luke about the Hutt’s recent retreat from Bothawui, Tynna, and Corellia. Karrde plans on meeting with a smuggler to learn the reason why. Jaina wants to go with Karrde, but Kyp and Ganner will go as well.

On Ruan, the Ryn quickly learn that life there will not be easy. They meet with other Ryn who tell them the planet is essentially a work camp and most will never get relocated to better worlds.

On Hapes, Leia tells them about the Yuuzhan Vong and asks for their help. The Consortium is split. Archon Thane disputes her motives and insults her. Prince Isolder punches him in her defense. More infighting ensues.

The Falcon is attacked by coralskippers. They are able to destroy several, but take damage to the hyperdrive in the process. They are forced to land quickly and get the parts they’ll need.