Delusions Of Grandeur Heir to the Empire Ch. 12-16
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Aug 3, 2023 Chaos unfolds as Lando seemingly attracts visits from everyone just when he least needs it. Meanwhile, Han Solo’s buddy falls victim to a robbery, and Leia and Luke tackle a Yoda-themed dilemma. C-3PO’s unexpected upgrade leads to amusing antics, and Grand Admiral Thrawn orchestrates a crafty river-crossing challenge in space style. Tensions soar with dark Jedi threats, a daring plan to hide Leia on Kashyyyk, and Luke’s tricky escape from an interdictor cruiser, showcasing Thrawn's chilling decisiveness and strategic prowess.
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Everyone Shows Up At Lando's
- Lando hosts Han, Leia and Luke simultaneously and awkwardly like old "study abroad" friends.
- Their group visit drives the comic setup of converging characters and strained hospitality.
Lando’s Walking Mining City
- Lando's new project is a walking mining city held up by repurposed AT-ATs on a planet close to its sun.
- The setup shows Zahn's fondness for imaginative, industrial-scale Star Wars worldbuilding.
Force Manipulation Feels Wrong
- Luke recognizes that using the Force to befuddle minds feels morally uneasy and close to Dark Side techniques.
- Zahn uses Luke's reaction to suggest Jedi limits and the personal cost of manipulative Force use.
