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X-Wing: Wedge's Gamble
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X-Wing: Wedge's Gamble is the second installment in the X-Wing series of novels, released in 1996. It was written by Michael A. Stackpole. The audio version was narrated by Henry Thomas.
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Facts
- Title
- X-Wing: Wedge's Gamble
- Author
- Michael A. Stackpole
- Cover artist
- Paul Youll
- (Original cover)
- Doaly
- (Essential Legends cover)
- Publisher
- Bantam Spectra
- Released
- May 1996
- Media type
- Paperback
- Pages
- 357
- Isbn
- 0553568027
- Audiobook
- Abridged
- Unabridged
- Timeline
- 7 ABY
- Series
- Star Wars: X-Wing novel series
- Preceded by
- Rogue Squadron
- Followed by
- The Krytos Trap
Who turns up here
Characters: 82
- Ooryl Qrygg
- Nawara Ven
- Gavin Darklighter
- Riv Shiel
- Zraii
- M-3PO
- Whistler
- Mynock
- Uwlla Iillor
- Jhemiti (first appearance)
- Sirlul (first appearance)
- Airen Cracken
- Iella Wessiri
- Winter
- Asyr Sei'lar (first appearance)
- Inyri Forge (first appearance)
- Fliry Vorru (first appearance)
- Zekka Thyne (first appearance)
- Mirax Terrik
- Liat Tsayv (mentioned only)
- Ysanne Isard
- Kirtan Loor
- Evir Derricote
- Virar Needa (first appearance)
- Averen (first mentioned)
- Gil Bastra (mentioned only)
- Doman Beruss (first appearance)
- Bossk (mentioned only)
- C-3PO
- Lando Calrissian (mentioned only)
- Biggs Darklighter (mentioned only)
- Huff Darklighter (mentioned only)
- Jula Darklighter (first appearance, in a flashback)
- Ris Darsk
- Jan Dodonna (mentioned only)
- Moruth Doole
- Borsk Fey'lya
- Kassar Forge (first appearance)
- Lujayne Forge (mentioned only)
- Myda Forge (first appearance)
- Irin Fossyr (first mentioned)
- Hal Horn (mentioned only)
- Rostek Horn (indirect mention)
- Houlilan (first appearance)
- Verrinnefra B'thog Indriummsegh (mentioned only)
- Bror Jace (mentioned only)
- Obi-Wan Kenobi (mentioned only)
- Kerrithrarr (first appearance)
- Dmaynel Kiph (first appearance)
- Laryn Kre'fey (mentioned only)
- Losca (first mentioned)
- Mitth'raw'nuruodo (mentioned only)
- Mon Mothma
- Lorth Needa (mentioned only)
- Mnor Nha (first appearance)
- Lai Nootka
- Onoma
- Judder Page
- Palpatine (mentioned only)
- Pedetsen (first appearance)
- Sate Pestage (mentioned only)
- Jek Porkins (mentioned only)
- Portha (first appearance)
- Dak Ralter (mentioned only)
- Darsk Ristel
- Chertyl Ruluwoor (first mentioned)
- Arb Skynxnex (mentioned only)
- Luke Skywalker (mentioned only)
- Han Solo (mentioned only)
- Booster Terrik (mentioned only)
- Sian Tevv (first appearance)
- Jabba Desilijic Tiure (mentioned only)
- Darth Vader (mentioned only)
- Varth (mentioned only)
- Peshk Vri'syk (mentioned only)
- Diric Wessiri (first appearance)
- Xizor (mentioned only)
- Unidentified customs official (Coruscant) (first appearance)
- Unidentified Imperial technician (Coruscant) (first appearance)
- Unidentified Duros (Azure Dianoga) (first appearance)
- Unidentified stormtrooper leader (Azure Dianoga) (first appearance)
- Unidentified Quarren (Azure Dianoga) (first appearance)
Species: 41
- Dewback (mentioned only)
- Garral (mentioned only)
- Granite slug (mentioned only)
- Hawk-bat (mentioned only)
- Kowakian monkey-lizard (mentioned only)
- Nek (mentioned only)
- Nerf (mentioned only)
- Rancor (mentioned only)
- Rat (mentioned only)
- Sarlacc (mentioned only)
- Thevaxan Marauder (mentioned only)
- Wildernerf
- Womp rat (mentioned only)
- Bothan
- Chadra-Fan (mentioned only)
- Devaronian
- Elomin
- Ewok (mentioned only)
- Gamorrean
- Gand
- Gotal
- Hapan (mentioned only)
- Human
- Hutt (mentioned only)
- Ithorian
- Jawa
- Kubaz
- Mon Calamari
- Quarren
- Rodian
- Rybet
- Selonian
- Shistavanen
- Ssi-ruu (mentioned only)
- Sullustan
- Trandoshan
- Tusken Raider (mentioned only)
- Twi'lek
- Ugnaught
- Verpine
- Wookiee
Planets: 27
- Akrit'tar (mentioned only)
- Alderaan (mentioned only)
- Bakura (mentioned only)
- Bothawui (mentioned only)
- Contruum (mentioned only)
- Corellia (mentioned only)
- Selonia (mentioned only)
- Coruscant
- Derra IV (mentioned only)
- Elom (mentioned only)
- Endor (mentioned only)
- Mrisst
- Kashyyyk (mentioned only)
- Kessel
- Garrison Moon (as a hologram)
- Mon Calamari (mentioned only)
- Noquivzor
- Gamorr (mentioned only)
- Hoth (mentioned only)
- Tatooine (mentioned only)
- Prefsbelt IV
- Borleias
- Vladet (mentioned only)
- Sullust (mentioned only)
- Talasea (mentioned only)
- Thyferra (mentioned only)
- Duro
Places: 12
- Coronet City (mentioned only)
- Imperial Justice Court
- Imperial Palace
- Grand Corridor
- Echo Base (mentioned only)
- Anchorhead (mentioned only)
- Mos Eisley (mentioned only)
- Prefsbelt Fleet Camp (indirect mention, mentioned only)
- Alderaan Biotics facility
- Vensenor Flight Academy (indirect mention)
- Imperial Military Academy (mentioned only)
- Communications array
Galaxy: 8
- Corellian sector (mentioned only)
- Coruscant system
- GaTir system
- Maw (mentioned only)
- Outer Rim (mentioned only)
- Pyria system
- Rachuk system (mentioned only)
- Kessel Run (mentioned only)
Starships: 45
- Gus Treta Inner-System Market Station (indirect mention)
- Assault frigate
- Baudo-class star yacht
- Pulsar Skate
- BTL Y-wing starfighter
- Corellian corvette
- Ryloth
- Death Star I (mentioned only)
- Death Star II (as a hologram)
- Dwarf-class freighter
- Vengeance Derra IV
- Escape pod
- Executor-class Star Dreadnought
- Iron Fist (mentioned only)
- Lusankya (mentioned only)
- Imperial I-class Star Destroyer
- Inexorable (mentioned only)
- Liberator
- Imperial II-class Star Destroyer
- Avenger (mentioned only)
- Emancipator
- Immobilizer 418 cruiser
- Corusca Rainbow (first identified)
- Katana fleet (mentioned only)
- Lambda-class T-4a shuttle
- Forbidden
- MC80A Home One Type Heavy Star Cruiser
- Home One
- MC80B Star Cruiser
- Mon Remonda
- Millennium Falcon (mentioned only)
- Neutron Star-class bulk cruiser (mentioned only)
- RZ-1 A-wing interceptor (cameo)
- T-65 X-wing starfighter
- TIE/ln space superiority starfighter
- TIE/sa bomber
- TIE/IN interceptor
- Contruum's Pride
- Emperor's Will (mentioned only)
- Imperator (mentioned only)
- Monarch
- Triumph
- Z-95 Headhunter
- Tycho Celchu's Z-95 Headhunter
- Golan III Space Defense
Vehicles: 8
Organizations: 37
- Alliance to Restore the Republic
- Alliance Intelligence
- Alliance Security
- Alliance Special Forces
- Aratech Repulsor Company (mentioned only)
- Black Sun
- BlasTech Industries (mentioned only)
- Bothan Spynet (mentioned only)
- Corellian Security Force (mentioned only)
- Coruscant Constabulary
- Coruscant Air Traffic Control
- Coruscant Space Traffic Coordination
- Cracken's Flight Group
- Galactic Empire
- Imperial Guard
- Imperial Intelligence
- Palpatine Counter-Insurgency Front (mentioned only)
- Imperial Navy
- Imperial Senate (mentioned only)
- Stormtrooper
- Galactic Republic (mentioned only)
- Ikas-Adno (mentioned only)
- Incom Corporation (mentioned only)
- Jedi Order (mentioned only)
- Mekuun Corporation (mentioned only)
- Merr-Sonn Munitions, Inc. (mentioned only)
- New Republic
- New Republic Armed Forces
- Defender Wing
- Rogue Squadron
- New Republic Provisional Council
- Public Safety Service (mentioned only)
- Rendili StarDrive (mentioned only)
- SoroSuub Corporation (mentioned only)
- Ubrikkian Industries (mentioned only)
- Corellian
- Imperial HoloNet
Events: 20
- Clone Wars (mentioned only)
- Galactic Civil War
- Battle of Derra IV (mentioned only)
- Battle of Endor (mentioned only, as a hologram)
- Battle of Hoth (indirect mention)
- Battle of Mrisst
- Battle of Noquivzor (mentioned only)
- Battle of Yavin (mentioned only)
- Battle of Vladet (mentioned only)
- Destruction of Alderaan (mentioned only)
- First Battle of Borleias (mentioned only)
- Scouting mission to Coruscant (mentioned only)
- Mission to Kessel
- Raid on Talasea (mentioned only)
- Invasion of Bakura (mentioned only)
- Second Battle of Borleias (mentioned only)
- Battle in the Chorax system (indirect mention)
- Liberation of Coruscant
- Great Jedi Purge (mentioned only)
- Showdown on Coruscant (first appearance, indirect mention)
Technology: 31
- 3PO-series protocol droid
- EVS Construction Droid
- M-3PO military protocol droid
- MD-4 medical droid (mentioned only)
- 2-1B surgical droid
- Binders
- Blaster cannon
- Blaster carbine
- Blaster pistol
- Blaster rifle
- Computer
- Concussion missile
- Deflector shield generator
- DL-44 heavy blaster pistol
- DLT-19 heavy blaster rifle
- E-11 blaster rifle
- E-Web heavy blaster cannon
- Ejector seat
- Etheric rudder
- Hold-out blaster
- Hologram
- Hyperdrive
- Missile launcher
- Power cell
- Repulsorlift generator
- Repulsorlift chair
- Spray stick (mentioned only)
- Stormtrooper armor
- Thermal detonator (mentioned only)
- Vibroblade (mentioned only)
- Credit
Lore: 14
- Grand Moff (mentioned only)
- Dark Lord of the Sith (mentioned only)
- Galactic Emperor (mentioned only)
- Jedi Knight (mentioned only)
- Jedi Master (mentioned only)
- Bacta (mentioned only)
- Basic
- Durindfire
- Opal (indirect mention)
- Huttese (mentioned only)
- Krytos virus
- Meiloorun (mentioned only)
- Nergon-14 (mentioned only)
- Rodese
Everything else: 194
- Commander
- Captain
- Rogue Twelve (first appearance)
- Rogue Nine
- Rogue Four
- Rogue Seven
- Rogue Eight
- Admiral
- General
- Parin Dodt (first mentioned)
- Princess
- Esrca Plo'kre (first mentioned)
- Colonel
- Seeno (first mentioned)
- Major (first mentioned)
- Warlord (mentioned only)
- Borrat (mentioned only)
- EVS-469
- Probe droid (mentioned only)
- Surgical droid
- Annual CorSec Awards Ball (mentioned only)
- Wuitho Trifalls (as a hologram)
- Alien Protection Zone
- Azure Dianoga Cantina
- Unidentified manufacturing plant (first appearance)
- Galactic Museum
- Hall of Justice
- Sith artifact
- Hotel Imperial
- Emperor's suite (mentioned only)
- Manarai Mountains
- Subsidiary computer center
- SCC Number Four
- The Headquarters
- Vector 34293AFX
- Spice mines of Kessel
- Alien Combine
- Black market (mentioned only)
- Bothan Martial Academy (mentioned only)
- Bothan Military Intelligence
- Bounty hunter (mentioned only)
- Customs official
- Cutter
- Diktat (mentioned only)
- Executive officer
- Director of Intelligence
- Special Intelligence (mentioned only)
- Imperial Liaison (mentioned only)
- Moff
- Sleeper agent (first mentioned)
- Glit-biter (first mentioned)
- Martyrs (mentioned only)
- Mercenary (mentioned only)
- Minister of Security (first mentioned)
- Ministry of Planning and Zoning
- Mrisst Disaster Control (mentioned only)
- Mrisst Trade and Science Academy (mentioned only)
- Nerf herder (mentioned only)
- Champion Squadron
- Champion Five
- Champion Six
- Hunter Squadron (New Republic) (first appearance)
- Hunter Lead (first appearance)
- One Flight
- Two Flight
- Chief Councilor
- Novacom (mentioned only)
- Palar (mentioned only)
- Quartermaster Corps
- Rohair Biomechanical Clinic (mentioned only)
- Smuggler
- Survivors and Orphans Fund (mentioned only)
- Technician
- Telbun
- Kuati
- Airspeeder
- Assault shuttle
- Devonian
- Dairkan Starliner
- Jewel of Churba
- Speeder truck
- Landspeeder
- Lift-car
- Luxury yacht
- Orbital Solar Energy Transfer Satellite
- OSETS 2711
- Repulsorlift cab
- Skyhook
- Speeder bike
- Transport
- Victory-class Star Destroyer
- Exsanguinator (mentioned only)
- Acceleration compensation
- Blaster
- Chronometer
- Comlink
- Comm unit
- Cyborg (mentioned only)
- Datafile
- Datapad
- Dead-man switch
- Deflector shield
- Display disk
- Fuel cell
- Garment-fabricator
- Golan space defense platform
- Holocam
- Hologame table
- Holopad
- Holoprojector
- HUD
- Hydro-reclamation processor
- Identification card
- Ion engine
- Ion cannon
- Laser cannon
- Lift tube
- Lockpad
- Memory bank
- Planetary shield
- Prosthetics
- Proton torpedo
- Quad laser cannon
- Repulsorlift cabin
- Restraining bolt
- S1BR blaster
- S-foils
- Self-destruct mechanism
- Servomotor
- Solar collector
- Suicide-cruise switch
- Target lock warning system
- Tractor beam
- Truce-byte
- Turbolaser
- Twin ion engine
- Z-95 Headhunter simulator
- Airlock
- Bacta capsule (mentioned only)
- Bandonian Plague (mentioned only)
- Bantha-suede jacket
- Black hole (mentioned only)
- Breath mask
- Carbonite (mentioned only)
- Ch'hala tree
- Chit (mentioned only)
- chitin (mentioned only)
- Churban brandy
- Corusca gem (mentioned only)
- Duracrete
- Duraplast
- Color
- Espcaf
- Ethyl alcohol
- Ferrocrete
- Fex-M3d
- The Force (mentioned only)
- Dark side of the Force (mentioned only)
- Gemstone (indirect mention)
- Granite
- Gravity well
- Holodrama
- Hydrogen (mentioned only)
- Hyperspace
- Jedi Credit
- Jedi training (mentioned only)
- Lomin ale
- Lava (mentioned only)
- May the Force be with you
- Moisture farm (mentioned only)
- Nerf-hide
- Neutron star (mentioned only)
- Nlorna flower perfume
- Nova (mentioned only)
- Oxygen
- Percussion
- Plasteel
- Quadanium steel
- Rebreather (mentioned only)
- Refresher
- Rogue Squadron crest
- Sapphire (mentioned only)
- Sithspawn
- Slavery (mentioned only)
- Snubfighter
- Spice (indirect mention)
- Glitterstim (mentioned only)
- Ryll (mentioned only)
- Supernova (mentioned only)
- Tapcaf
- Transparisteel
- Trunkflute
- Ugly
- Viewscreen
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- Holoprojector stand
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