The failure at Centerpoint is a defining moment for Anakin Solo , whose refusal to fire the weapon led to Thrackan's intervention, causing massive "friendly fire" casualties.
Author James Luceno uses the Hutts and their attempts to play both sides as a way to expand the scale of the war beyond the New Republic military. The New Jedi Order V Agents of Chaos II Jedi Ec...
In a moment of high tension, Thrackan Sal-Solo usurps control of Centerpoint Station from Anakin. He fires the weapon, devastating the Yuuzhan Vong fleet but also accidentally destroying a significant portion of the Hapan fleet , leading to deep political fallout. The failure at Centerpoint is a defining moment
The book explores the growing public resentment toward the Jedi, who are blamed for both the invasion and the disastrous outcome of the Centerpoint incident. He fires the weapon, devastating the Yuuzhan Vong
The novel picks up several months after Hero's Trial , as the invasion continues to devastate the New Republic. The story follows three main threads:
Han Solo , accompanied by his new Ryn co-pilot Droma , continues his search for Droma’s lost kin. This personal journey forces Han to confront his grief following Chewbacca's death while being drawn back into the wider conflict.
The book culminates in a massive engagement where the Yuuzhan Vong, the New Republic, and the newly-arrived Hapan fleet collide.