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418 pages On cover: In the years before Star Wars: the force awakens A prequel to Star Wars: The Force Awakens, set roughly six years before the events of the film Contains the short story Scorched by Delilah S. Dawson
Summary: When the Rebellion defeated the Empire, Leia Organa believed it was the beginning to a lasting peace. Now a respected senator, Leia must grapple with the dangers that threaten to cripple the fledgling democracy - from both within and without. Desperate to take action, senators are calling for the election of a First Senator. It is their hope that this influential post will bring strong leadership to a divided galaxy. Supporters even suggest Leia herself for the job. But at the edges of the galaxy, a mysterious threat is growing.