Star Wars: Starfighters of Adumar was written by Bestselling Author, Aaron Allston. This Expanded Universe tale takes place during the New Republic Era, 13 ABY ( 13 years after the battle of Yavin).
SUMMARY
Adumar, a world on the edge of wild space, was found by a mapping scout while doing a run in the unknown regions. The New Republic wants Adumar to join them, as intelligence shows that the planet and its people would be able to produce an endless supply of proton torpedoes.
The people of Adumar don’t like politics though, but really admire pilots, specifically fighter pilots – a strange idolized hero worship. Audumari leadership will not speak with any regular old politicians – they must be a skilled pilot, specifically, a starfighter pilot.
When Wedge Antilles arrives, he’s surprised to find that not only are the Adumari a crazy people (always fighting and killing each other in the name of “honor”), but the Empire also has representatives present to win over Adumar.
OVERALL THOUGHTS
Such a strange time to bring in another X-Wing book. Such a random place in the timeline. I hate to say it, but this book feels like those TV shows that don’t really move the story forward, “filler episodes.” That’s what this book feels like.
I enjoyed the Wraith Squadron books by Allston, but this one is weak. This “filler” story starts off decent, yet quickly drops off the interest scale. The action – dull, the plot – boring, the characters – bland. I really had my hopes up that this was going to be exciting and fun. Some aspects of the story were a little interesting, with betrayal and some of the competitive spirit of the Adumari people, but overall, I’m disappointed with this story.
Do I recommend this story? No
RATING
I give Star Wars: X-Wing – Starfighters of Adumar, a C-.