Rogue Squadron (1996) is the first
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 of the Star Wars universe and centers on the creation of a new
Rogue Squadron by legendary
Rebel Alliance pilot
Wedge Antilles. As the first novel in the series, it introduces the primary character, Corran Horn, as well as a host of other characters, including
Mirax Terrik,
Erisi Dlarit, and Tycho Celchu as an alleged
Imperial spy. The novel focuses on the training and early development of the squadron, as well as the characters and their relationships (primarily Erisi's romantic interest in Corran, and Mirax and Corran's mutual romantic interest). The novel culminates in a daring attack on the
Imperial stronghold of
Borleias, the first step in an invasion of the capital world
Coruscant.