The Krytos Trap
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| Author | Michael A. Stackpole |
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| Cover artist | Paul Youll |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
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X-Wing Canon C |
| Subject | Star Wars |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Publisher | Bantam Spectra |
Publication date | October 1, 1996 |
| Media type | Paperback |
| Pages | 355 |
| 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.
Plot
The plot focuses on three key events that happen mostly simultaneously. 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.
Dramatis personae
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Rogue Squadron
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Rogue Squadron's Robots
Alliance Military
Alliance Intelligence
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Citizens on Coruscant
Crew of the Pulsar Skate
Imperial Forces
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