The Krytos Trap

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The Krytos Trap
Author Michael A. Stackpole
Cover Artist Paul Youll
Country USA
Language English
Era New Republic
Series X-Wing
Galactic Year 6.5 ABY - 7.5 ABY
Canon C
Subject(s) Star Wars
Genre(s) Science Fiction
Publisher Bantam Spectra
Released 1 October 1996
Media Type Paperback
Pages 355
Size and Weight 7.1 x 4.3 x 1.0 inches
6.6 ounces
ISBN ISBN 0-553-56803-5
Preceded by Wedge's Gamble
Followed by The Bacta War

The Krytos Trap (1996) is the third novel in the Star Wars: X-wing series. It was written by Michael A. Stackpole. It is set at the beginning of the New Republic Era in the Star Wars universe and focuses on the problems the New Republic has in occupying Coruscant.

[edit] Plot

The plot focuses on three key events. The first is the occupation of Coruscant and the trouble the Empire left behind with its crippling bio-attack on the planet. The virus used in the attack is the Krytos virus, a biological weapon developed by General Evir Derricote and released under the orders of Imperial leader Ysanne Isard. Humans are apparently immune, while all other species are vulnerable. This, combined with Imperial Intelligence officer Kirtan Loor's terrorist activities while taking orders from the Palpatine Counterinsurgency Front, leaves Coruscant and the New Republic in a state of emergency.

The second event is the treason trial of Rogue Squadron executive officer Tycho Celchu, who is suspected of murdering Rogue Squadron pilot Corran Horn, who was captured during the invasion.

Finally, Corran Horn is being held prisoner in her Lusankya prison facility. His attempts to escape lead him to uncover the secret of Rogue Squadron's mole, and it becomes a race against time to save the innocent and reveal the true traitor.

[edit] Dramatis personae

Rogue Squadron

  • Commander Wedge Antilles
  • Captain Tycho Chelchu
  • Captain Aril Nunb
  • Lieutenant Corran Horn
  • Lieutenant Pash Cracken
  • Ooryl Qrygg
  • Nawara Ven
  • Rhysati Ynr
  • Erisi Dlarit
  • Gavin Darklighter
  • Riv Shiel
  • Asyr Sei'lar
  • Inyri Forge
  

Rogue Squadron's Robots

  • M-3PO
  • Whistler
  • Mynock

Alliance Military

  • Admiral Ackbar

Alliance Intelligence

  • General Airen Cracken
  • Iella Wessiri
  • Winter
  

Citizens on Coruscant

  • Fliry Vorru
  • Diric Wessiri
  • Borsk Fey'lya
  • Halla Ettyk
  • Qlaern Hirf

Crew of the Pulsar Skate

  • Mirax Terrik
  • Liat Tsayv

Imperial Forces

  • Ysanne Isard, Director of Imperial Intelligence
  • Kirtan Loor, Intelligence Agent
  • General Evir Derricote

[edit] External links

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Rogue Squadron • Wedge's Gamble • The Krytos Trap • The Bacta War