Overthrowing the dark side's empire has made them heroes. But underestimating the fury of the Sith will make them targets.
Emperor Palpatine and Darth Vader are dead. The Empire has been toppled by the triumphant Rebel Alliance, and the New Republic is ascendant. But the struggle against the dark side and the Sith order is not over. Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, Lando Calrissian, and their faithful comrades have had little time to savor victory before being called on to defend the newly liberated galaxy.
Powerful remnants of the vanquished Empire, hungry for retaliation, are still at large, committing acts of piracy, terrorism, and wholesale slaughter against the worlds of the fledgling Republic. The most deadly of these, a ruthless legion of black-armored stormtroopers, do the brutal bidding of the newly risen warlord Shadowspawn. Striking from a strategically advantageous base at the planet Mindor, they are waging campaigns of plunder and destruction, demolishing order and security across the galaxy—and breeding fears of an Imperial resurgence. And another reign of darkness beneath the boot-heel of Sith despotism is something General Luke Skywalker cannot and will not risk.
Mobilizing the ace fighters of Rogue Squadron—along with the trusty Chewbacca, Threepio, and Artoo-Detoo—Luke, Han, and Leia set out to take the battle to the enemy at the site of its stronghold, and neutralize the threat before it's too late. But their imminent onslaught against Mindor will be playing directly into the hands of their cunning new adversary. Lord Shadowspawn is no freshly anointed Sith Chieftain, but in fact a vicious former Imperial Intelligence officer—and Prophet of the Dark Side. The Emperor's death has paved the way for Shadowspawn's return from exile in the Outer Rim; and mastery of ancient Sith knowledge and modern technology has given him the capability to mount the ultimate power play for galaxy-wide dominion. Dark prophecy has foretold that only one obstacle stands in his way, and he is ready—even eager—for the confrontation.
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All the classic heroes, all the explosive action and adventure, all the unparalleled excitement of Star Wars come breathlessly alive here, as the further adventures of Luke Skywalker continue.
Post destruction of the second Death Star, Luke and company find themselves in harms way and in the grasps of one of Palpatines old minions Cronal, know as Black hole and Shadowspawn (the evil image above with the black storm troopers). Majority of the adventure takes place on Mindor, in the Tespan System on verge of self destruction. Shadowspawn controlled the planet, its main component meltmassif, a black crystal like rock that could be formed into shapes, liquids, and people at the controllers (Cronal) command. Cronal was more intune with Sith Alchemy and Spells, and controlled what is referred to as Darksight, and believed he was in control of the Sith. His only mission from Emporer Palpatine, bring the rightful heir to the Empires Thrown. Luke Skywalker. No matter where Luke goes, somebody wants to turn him to the dark side!
Where alot of the EU post Episode 6 novels cling to power hungry warlords and tyrants as the villains, Matthew Stover brings back the remnants of the Empire thru the Sith. He has wowed me with his novelization of Episode 3, a little disappointed in his novel Shatterpoint, but was not let down with his adventures with Shadows of Mindor. He brings back a few characters that I though had died during the clone wars, a few close friends and enemies of Mace. Kar Vastor (left), prior enemy of Mace Windu, and Nick Rostu, all native's of Mace's home world of Haruun Kal, home of the Korunni Species who were all force sensative. Kar and Mace were the last remaining members of the Ghôsh Windu (clan) and were commonly referred to as each others dỏshalo (clan brother).
Kar was controlled primarily by Cronal thru this novel and was one of Luke's major hurtles. Nick Rostu was a prisoner of Cronal and is thought to be the image on the back of the novel's image, controlled thru one of Cronal's half moon black helmets.
Kar had told Luke that he was the greatest Jedi, ever greater than the "Jedi of the Old"
Why?
"Luke Skywalker......you are not affriad of the Dark"
Embrace the Darkside!
Star Wars Hitchhiker
After the destruction of the first Death Star, our adventure begins. Timothy Zahn has created the novel foundation that is the creation of Mara Jade. We begin our journey with Mara investigating corrupt politicions with potential rebel involvement. Mara Jade is referred to by Palpatine, Vader, and the rest of the Empire as the Emperor's Hand. She is force sensitive and is the emperor's hand of judgement through the galaxy. She is an associate, but not equal to Vader, and if she would have only known that the man behind the helmet would eventually be her father-in-law. As most SW stories, this carries the same three sides told at once. Five storm troopers kill a superior officer in the beginning of the story and hijack an Imperial Luxury ship and roam thru the galaxy known as the Hand of Judgment. They are known as deserters to the Empire, but still try and live by their sworn oath to serve the Empire. Leia is held captive on a planet seeking their support for the alliance, and being hunted down by none only, Darth Vader. Han, Luke and Chewbacca are investigating pirate activity when their journeys meet with the five renegade storm troopers and work in harmony towards the princess's rescue.
The death toll rises! As the battles intensify, and threaten a growing number of Republic worlds, planets are left to survive on their own. While the Jedi struggle to fight a war on many fronts, a series of medical stations have been established as a lifeline for those in need, but the facilities are easy prey for Separatist attacks. After losing contact with the medical station orbiting Felucia, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker and Ahsoka Tano are sent to investigate.... 
Obi-Wan and Anakin must deliver supplies to Christophsis while the planet is under Separatist control. They encounter Separatist Commander Admiral Trench and get more than they bargained for.
An impenetrable defense! Separatist ships blockade the resource-rich planet of Christophsis, trapping senator Bail Organa and his relief Effort. Desperate to aid the esteemed Senator, a Republic task force underthe command of Anakin Skywalker must break the impasse. But time runs short for the Senator and the good citizens of Christophsis....
The Grand Army of the Republic is under attack in a familiar system, Christophsis. The starting point of the Clone Wars Movie, where Anakin takes on his apprentice Ahsoka. Bail and the clones are under siege and in desperate need of supply's on the ground. Anakin is in the thick of the air battle and is recalled by Obi-Wan for an escort mission for the delivery of ground supplies. The Republic is facing an enemy that was believed to be killed in battle, Admiral Trench. A spider like species, Trench is known for his cunning battle tactics and Admirnal Ularin is very familiar with his aggressive battle warfare. 
Obi-Wan sends Anakin with a new fully cloaked ship to deliver the supply's, but Anakin is no "delivery boy", and takes the battle in his own hands. He takes the "Resolute" on a very clever, action filled adventure and delivers to the end. 
Overthrowing the dark side's empire has made them heroes. But underestimating the fury of the Sith will make them targets.
Mobilizing the ace fighters of Rogue Squadron—along with the trusty Chewbacca, Threepio, and Artoo-Detoo—Luke, Han, and Leia set out to take the battle to the enemy at the site of its stronghold, and neutralize the threat before it's too late. But their imminent onslaught against Mindor will be playing directly into the hands of their cunning new adversary. Lord Shadowspawn is no freshly anointed Sith Chieftain, but in fact a vicious former Imperial Intelligence officer—and Prophet of the Dark Side. The Emperor's death has paved the way for Shadowspawn's return from exile in the Outer Rim; and mastery of ancient Sith knowledge and modern technology has given him the capability to mount the ultimate power play for galaxy-wide dominion. Dark prophecy has foretold that only one obstacle stands in his way, and he is ready—even eager—for the confrontation.
The Clone Wars rage to their bloody climax. Treachery reigns. Treason takes courage. Commandos, Jedi, and the entire Galactic Republic must face the end of life as they know it…and the dreaded dawn of a new empire.
Caught in the treacherous dealings of their lears, and locked in the battles of their lives, the disillusioned Null ARCs and Commandos nonetheless fight with everything they've got, determined to wrest victory from the Seps and save the galaxy.