Star Wars: The Short Stories

March 12, 2013 at 8:18 am | Posted in Books, Star Wars, Star Wars Books | 2 Comments
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The following is the result of boredom and a wandering mind. Remember all those short stories mentioned in Star Wars: The Essential Reader’s Companion? There were quite a few of them, and I wondered to myself, “Which of those Star Wars Adventure Journals do I need to pick up the stories I’m missing?” Well, if you too were wondering about those short stories, I’ve compiled a full list of all the short stories mentioned in The Essential Reader’s Companion. Prepare for a massive info dump.

Tales of the Ancient Jedi and Sith

• Lost Tribe of the Sith: “Precipice”, “Skyborn”, “Paragon”, “Savior”, “Purgatory”, “Sentinel”, “Pantheon”, “Secrets”, and “Pandemonium”, all by John Jackson Miller, all but “Pandemonium” were initially published as free eBooks then collected into an anthology The Lost Tribe of the Sith: The Collected Stories.
• “The Old Republic: Smuggler’s Vanguard” by Robert Chestney, published on StarWars.com March 2010, republished on Suvudu.
• “Labor Pains” by John Jackson Miller, published as a Hyperspace exclusive in April 2008, republished on Suvudu (you can also check out John Jackson Miller’s notes and trivia here).
• “Interference” by John Jackson Miller, published as a Hyperspace exclusive in September 2008, republished by Suvudu (you can also check out John Jackson Miller’s notes and trivia here).
• “The Old Republic: The Third Lesson” by Paul S. Kemp, published in Star Wars Insider 124 in March 2011.
• “The Last Battle of Colonel Jace Malcom” by Alexander Fry, published in Star Wars Insider 137 in October 2012.
• “Bane of the Sith” by Kevin J. Anderson, published in Star Wars Gamer 3 in January 2001.
• “Darkness Shared” by Bill Slavicsek, published in Star Wars Gamer 5 in May 2001.

Height of the Republic

• “The Monster” by Daniel Wallace, published in Star Wars Gamer 2 in November 2000.
• “Darth Maul: Saboteur” by James Luceno, published as an eBook in February 2001, republished in Darth Maul: Shadow Hunter in December 2001.
• “The Starfighter Trap” by Steve Miller, originally released on StarWars.com, later published in Star Wars Gamer 1 in September 2000.
• “Restraint” by James Luceno, published in the 2nd Edition of Darth Maul: Shadow Hunter in December 2011.
• “End Game” by James Luceno, published in the Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace 3D novelization edition released in January 2012.
• “The Tenebrous Way” by Matthew Stover, published in Star Wars Insider 130 in December 2011.
• “Deep Spoilers” by Ryder Windham, published in Star Wars Gamer 4 in June 2001.
• “Reputation” by Ari Marmell, published in Star Wars Insider 136 in September 2012.

The Clone Wars

• “Precipice” by Chris Cassidy, published as a Hyperspace exclusive in April 2008, republished on Suvudu.
• “Death in the Catacombs” by Mike W. Barr, published in Star Wars Insider 79 in December 2004.
• “Elusion Illusion” by Michael A. Stackpole, published in Star Wars Insider 66 in March 2003, republished in Star Wars Magzine UK 54 in December 2004.
• “Storm Fleet Warnings” by Jude Watson, published in the Hasbro Short Story Collection in July 2003. (the Hasbro Short Story Collection was a printed booklet included in toy packages).
• “The Hive” by Steven Barnes, published as an eBook in May 2004, republished in the paperback edition of The Cestus Deception in March 2005.
• “Changing Seasons” by Timothy Zahn, published in Star Wars Insider 76 (part one) and Star Wars Insider 77 (part two) in July and September 2004.
• “Out Foxed” by Rob Valois, published as a free eBook by Target in July 2008.
• “The Pengalan Tradeoff” by Aaron Allston, published in Star Wars Insider 65 in February 2003.
• “League of Spies” by Aaron Allston, published in Star Wars Insider 73 in February 2004.
• “Omega Squad: Targets” by Karen Traviss, published in Star Wars Insider 81 in March 2005, republished in Star Wars Magazine UK 58 in July 2005, republished in Republic Commando: Triple Zero in February 2006.
• “Duel” by Timothy Zahn, published in the Hasbro Short Story Collection in August 2003, later published on StarWars.com.
• “Equipment” by Matthew Stover, published in the Hasbro Short Story Collection in July 2003, later released on StarWars.com, republished in the paperback edition of Shatterpoint in April 2004.
• “Odds” by Karen Traviss, published in Star Wars Insider 87 in April 2006, republished in Republic Commando: True Colors in October 2007.
• “Medstar: Intermezzo” by Michael Reaves, published in Star Wars Insider 83 in July 2005, republished in Star Wars Magazine UK 65 in August 2006.

The Dark Times

• “Mist Encounter” by Timothy Zahn, published in Star Wars Adventure Journal 7 in August 1995, republished in the paperback edition of Outbound Flight.
• “The Last One Standing” by Jude Watson, published in the Legacy of the Jedi/Secrets of the Jedi omnibus in May 2006.
• “In His Image” by Karen Traviss, published in Vader: The Ultimate Guide in July 2005, republished in Star Wars Magazine UK 61 in December 2005, republished in the paperback edition of Betrayal in May 2007.
• “Ghosts of the Sith” by Jude Watson, published in Star Wars Insider 88 in June 2006, republished in Star Wars Magazine UK 65 in August 2006.
• “A Two-Edged Sword” by Karen Traviss, published in Star Wars Insider 85, republished in the paperback edition of Betrayal in May 2007.
• “The Guns of Kelrodo-Ai” by Jason Fry, published in Star Wars Insider 132 in March 2012.
• “Dark Vendetta” by Eric S. Trautmann, published in Star Wars Galaxy 8 in 1996.
• “Turning Point” by Charlene Newcomb, published in Star Wars Adventure Journal 5 in February 1995.
• “The Final Exit” by Patricia A. Jackson, published in Star Wars Adventure Journal 4 in November 1994, republished in The Best of the Star Wars Adventure Journal, Issues 1-4 in April 1996, republished in Tales from the Empire in November 1997.
• “Passages” by Charlene Newcomb, published in Star Wars Adventure Journal 7 in August 1995.
• “Out of the Cradle” by Patricia A. Jackson, published in Star Wars Adventure Journal 2 in May 1994.
• “Pax Empirica: The Wookiee Annihilation” by Steve L. Kent, published in Star Wars Galactic Battleground: Prima’s Official Strategy Guide in November 2001.
• “When the Domino Falls” by Patricia A. Jackson, published in Star Wars Adventure Journal 3 in August 1994.
• “Rebel Bass” by Kathy Tyers, published in Star Wars Gamer 6 in July 2001.
• “Tinian on Trial” by Kathy Tyers, published in Star Wars Adventure Journal 4 in November 1994, republished in Tales From the Empire in November 1997.
• “Interlude at Darkknell” by Timothy Zahn and Michael A. Stackpole, published in Tales from the New Republic in December 1999.
• “And Leebo Makes Three” by Michael Reaves and Maya Kaathryn Bohnhoff, published in Star Wars Insider 128 in August 2011.
• “Ringers” by Laurie Burns, published in Star Wars Adventure Journal 6 in May 1995.
• “Maze Run” by David J. Williams and Mark S. Williams, published in Star Wars Insider 131 in January 2012.

The Galactic Civil War

• “When the Desert Wind Turns: The Stormtrooper’s Tale” by Doug Beason, published in Tales from the Mos Eisley Cantina in August 1995.
• “We Don’t Do Weddings” by Kathy Tyers, published in Tales from the Mos Eisley Cantina in August 1995.
• “A Hunter’s Fate: Greedo’s Tale” by Tom Veitch and Martha Veitch, published in Tales from the Mos Eisley Cantina in August 1995.
• “Hammertong: The Tale of the Tonnika Sisters” by Timothy Zahn, published in Tales from the Mos Eisley Cantina in August 1995.
• “Play It Again, Figrin D’an: The Tale of Muftak and Kabe” by A.C. Crispin, published in Tales from the Mos Eisley Cantina in August 1995.
• “The Sand Tender: The Hammerhead’s Tale” by Dave Wolverton, published in Tales from the Mos Eisley Cantina in August 1995.
• “Drawing the Maps of Peace: The Moisture Farmer’s Tale” by M. Shayne Bell, published in Tales from the Mos Eisley Cantina in August 1995.
• “Be Still My Heart: The Bartender’s Tale” by David Bischoff, published in Tales from the Mos Eisley Cantina in August 1995.
• “Nightlily: The Lover’s Tale” by Barbara Hambly, published in Tales from the Mos Eisley Cantina in August 1995.
• “Empire Blues: The Devaronian’s Tale” by Daniel Keys Moran, published in Tales from the Mos Eisley Cantina in August 1995.
• “Soup’s On: The Pipe Smoker’s Tale” by Jennifer Roberson, published in Tales from the Mos Eisley Cantina in August 1995.
• “Swap Meet: The Jawa’s Tale” by Kevin J. Anderson, published in Tales from the Mos Eisley Cantina in August 1995.
• “Trade Wins: The Ranat’s Tale” by Rebecca Moesta, published in Tales from the Mos Eisley Cantina in August 1995.
• “At the Crossroads: The Spacer’s Tale” by Jerry Oltion, published in Tales from the Mos Eisley Cantina in August 1995.
• “Spare Parts” by Pablo Hidalgo, published in Star Wars Adventure Journal 11 in November 1996.
• “The Farlander Papers” by Russel DeMaria, published as a companion book in the limited edition of the X-wing game in February 1993.
• “Breaking Free: The Adventures of Dannen Lifehold” by Dave Marron, published in Star Wars Adventure Journal 1 in February 1994.
• “Changing the Odds: The Adventures of Dannen Lifehold” by Dave Marron, published in Star Wars Adventure Journal 3 in August 1994.
• “A Certain Point of View” by Charlene Newcomb, published in Star Wars Adventure Journal 8 in November 1995, republished in Tales from the Empire in November 1997.
• “Droid Trouble” by Chuck Sperati, published in Star Wars Adventure Journal 3 in August 1994.
• “The Occupation of Rhamalai” by M.H. Watkins, published in Star Wars Adventure Journal 13 in May 1997.
• “To Fight Another Day” by Kathy Tyers, published in Star Wars Adventure Journal 6 in May 1995.
• “Small Favors” by Paul Danner, published in Star Wars Adventure Journal 12 in February 1997.
• “Sandbound on Tatooine” by Peter M. Schweighofer, published in Star Wars Galaxy 10 in 1997.
• “Heist” by Timothy Zahn, published in Star Wars Insider 138 in December 2012.
• “The Most Dangerous Foe” by Angela Philips, published in Star Wars Adventure Journal 11 in November 1996.
• “Doctor Death: The Tale of Dr. Evazan and Ponda Baba” by Kenneth C. Flint, published in Tales from the Mos Eisley Cantina in August 1995.
• “The Great Herdship Heist” by Daniel Wallace, published in Star Wars Adventure Journal 15 in November 1997.
• “Fair Prey” by Daniel Wallace, published in Star Wars Gamer 1 in September 2000.
• “Only Droids Serve the Maker” by Kathy Tyers, published in Star Wars Adventure Journal 10 in May 1996.
• “A Bitter Winter” by Patricia A. Jackson, published in Star Wars Adventure Journal 5 in February 1995.
• “Priority: X” by George R. Strayton, published in Star Wars Galaxy 12 in 1997.
• “Uhl Eharl Khoehng” by Patricia A. Jackson, published in Star Wars Adventure Journal 8 in November 1995, republished in Tales from the New Republic in December 1999.
• “Finder’s Fee” by Peter M. Schwighhofer, published in Star Wars Adventure Journal 6 in May 1995.
• “The Breath of Gelgelar” by Jean Rabe, published in Star Wars Adventure Journal 14 in August 1997.
• “Pearls in the Sand” by Voronica Whitney-Robinson, published in Star Wars Insider 74 in February 2004, republished in Star Wars Magazine UK 56 in April 2005.
• “Lando Calrissian: Idiot’s Array” by Rich Handley, released as a Hyperspace exclusive in May 2008, later released online by Suvudu.
• “Crimson Bounty” by Charlene Newcomb and Rich Handley, published in Star Wars Adventure Journal 14 in August 1997.
• “Combat Moon” by John Whitman, published in Star Wars Adventure Journal 9 in February 1996.
• “Do No Harm” by Erin Endom, published in Star Wars Adventure Journal 10 in May 1996, republished in Tales from the Empire in November 1997.
• “The Capture of Imperial Hazard” by Nora Mayers, Star Wars Adventure Journal 10 in May 1996.
• “Idol Intentions” by Patricia A. Jackson, published in Star Wars Adventure Journal 12 in February 1997.
• “The Last Hand” by Paul Danner, published in Star Wars Adventure Journal 13 in May 1997, republished in Tales from the New Republic in December 1999.
• “Side Trip” by Timothy Zahn and Michael A. Stackpole, published in Star Wars Adventure Journal 12 (parts one and two) in February 1997 and Star Wars Adventure Journal 13 (parts three and four) in May 1997, republished in Tales from the Empire in November 1997.
• “Command Decision” by Timothy Zahn, published in Star Wars Adventure Journal 11 in November 1996.
• “Laughter after Dark” by Patricia A. Jackson, published in Star Wars Adventure Journal 15 in November 1997.
• “The Draw” by Angela Philips, published in Star Wars Adventure Journal 15 in November 1997.
• “Double Cross on Ord Mantell” by Michael Mikselian, published in Star Wars Galaxy 5 in 1995.
• “The Stele Chronicles” by Rusel DeMaria, published as a short booklet included with Star Wars: TIE Fighter in July 1994.
• “Hunting the Hunters” by Bill Smith, published in Star Wars Galaxy 6 in 1996.
• “The Prize Pelt: The Tale of Bossk” by Kathy Tyers, published in Tales of the Bounty Hunters in December 1996.
• “Of Possible Futures: The Tale of Zuckuss and 4-LOM” by M. Shayne Bell, published in Tales of the Bounty Hunters in December 1996.
• “The Emperor’s Trophy” by Peter Schweighofer, published in Star Wars Galaxy 11 in May 1997.
• “Slaying Dragons” by Angela Philips, published in Star Wars Adventure Journal 9 in February 1996, republished in Tales from the Empire in November 1997.
• “The Longest Fall” by Patricia A. Jackson, published in Star Wars Adventure Journal 11 in November 1996, republished in Tales from the New Republic in December 1999.
• “Firepower” by Carolyn Golledge, published in Star Wars Adventure Journal 8 in November 1995.
• “Desperate Measures” by Carolyn Golledge, published in Star Wars Adventure Journal 10 in May 1996.
• “Vader Adrift” by Ryder Windham, published in Star Wars Insider Special Edition 2012.

The New Republic

• “A Boy and His Monster: The Rancor Keeper’s Tale” by Kevin J. Anderson, published in Tales from Jabba’s Palace in January 1996.
• “That’s Entertainment: The Tale of Salacious Crumb” by Esther M. Friesner, published in Tales from Jabba’s Palace in January 1996.
• “A Time to Mourn, a Time to Dance: Oola’s Tale” by Kathy Tyers, published in Tales from Jabba’s Palace in January 1996.
• “Slight of Hand: The Tale of Mara Jade” by Timothy Zahn, published in Tales from Jabba’s Palace in January 1996.
• “Old Friends: Ephant Mon’s Tale” by Kenneth C. Flint, published in Tales from Jabba’s Palace in January 1996.
• “And the Band Played On: The Band’s Tale” by John Gregory Betancourt, published in Tales from Jabba’s Palace in January 1996.
• “Of the Day’s Annoyances: Bib Fortuna’s Tale” by M. Shayne Bell, published in Tales from Jabba’s Palace in January 1996.
• “A Bad Feeling: The Tale of EV-9D9” by Judith and Garfield Reeves-Stevens, published in Tales from Jabba’s Palace in January 1996.
• “Taster’s Choice: The Tale of Jabba’s Chef” by Barbara Hambly, published in Tales from Jabba’s Palace in January 1996.
• “Let Us Prey: The Whiphid’s Tale” by Marina Fitsch and Mark Budz, published in Tales from Jabba’s Palace in January 1996.
• “And Then There Were Some: The Gamorrean Guard’s Tale” by William F. Wu, published in Tales from Jabba’s Palace in January 1996.
• “Goatgrass: The Tale of Ree-Yees” by Deborah Wheeler, published in Tales from Jabba’s Palace in January 1996.
• “The Great God Quay: The Tale of Barada and the Weequays” by George Alec Effinger, published in Tales from Jabba’s Palace in January 1996.
• “A Free Quarren in the Palace: Tessek’s Tale” by Dave Wolverton, published in Tales from Jabba’s Palace in January 1996.
• “Tongue-tied: Bubo’s Tale” by Daryl F. Mallett, published in Tales from Jabba’s Palace in January 1996.
• “Out of the Closet: The Assassin’s Tale” by Jennifer Roberson, published in Tales from Jabba’s Palace in January 1996.
• “Shaara and the Sarlaac: The Skiff Guard’s Tale” by Dan’l Danehy-Oakes, published in Tales from Jabba’s Palace in January 1996.
• “Skin Deep: The Fat Dancer’s Tale” by A.C. Crispin, published in Tales from Jabba’s Palace in January 1996.
• “Payback: The Tale of Dengar” by Dave Wolverton, published in Tales of the Bounty Hunters in December 1996.
• “A Barve Like That: The Tale of Boba Fett” by J.D. Montgomery aka Daniel Keys Moran, published in Tales from Jabba’s Palace in January 1996.
• “One Last Night in the Mos Eisley Cantina: The Tale of the Wolfman and the Lamproid” by Judith and Garfield Reeves-Stevens, Tales from the Mos Eisley Cantina in August 1996.
• “Therefore I Am: The Tale of IG-88” by Kevin J. Anderson, published in Tales of the Bounty Hunters in December 1996.
• “A Credit for Your Thoughts” by Tish Eggleston Pahl and Chris Cassidy, published in Star Wars Gamer 2 in 2000.
• “Escape from Balis-Baurgh” by Paul Balsamo, published in Star Wars Adventure Journal 1 in February 1994.
• “Day of the Sepulchral Night” by Jean Rabe, published in Star Wars Adventure Journal 13 in May 1997, republished in Tales from the New Republic in December 1999.
• “Gathering Shadows” by Kathy Burdette, published in Tales from the New Republic in December 1999.
• “Handoff” by Timothy Zahn, published in Star Wars Gamer 10 in 2002.
• “Lumiya: Dark Star of the Empire” by Michael Mikaelian, published in Star Wars Galaxy #3 in 1996.
• “One of a Kind” by Paul Danner, published in Star Wars Adventure Journal 5 in February 1995.
• “Easy Credits” by Paul Danner, published in Star Wars Adventure Journal 9 in February 1996.
• “Buyer’s Market” by Timothy Zahn, published in Star Wars Insider 126 in May 2011.
• “Fists of Iron” by Edward M. Erdelac, published as a Hyperspace exclusive in October 2008, later released online by Suvudu.
• “Deader than a Triton Moon” by Jason Fry, published as a Hyperspace exclusive in August 2008, later released online by Suvudu.
• “Missed Chance” by Michael A. Stackpole, published in Star Wars Adventure Journal 7 in August 1995, republished in Tales from the Empire in November 1997.
• “A Glimmer of Hope” by Charlene Newcomb, published in Star Wars Adventure Journal 1 in February 1994, republished in The Best of the Star Wars Adventure Journal, Issues 1-4 in April 1996.
• “Whispers in the Dark” by Charlene Newcomb, published in Star Wars Adventure Journal 2 in may 1994.
• “Conflict of Interest” by Laurie Burns, published in Star Wars Adventure Journal 13 in May 1997, republished in Tales from the New Republic in December 1999.
• “Chessa’s Doom” by Peter M. Schweighofer, published in Star Wars Adventure Journal 1 in February 1994.
• “Big Quince” by Peter M. Schweighofer, published in Star Wars Adventure Journal 2 in May 1994.
• “Explosive Developments” by Peter M. Schweighofer, published in Star Wars Adventure Journal 3 in August 1994.
• “Starter’s Tale” by Peter M. Schweighofer, published in Star Wars Adventure Journal 4 in November 1994.
• “Vengeance Strike” by Peter M. Schweighofer, published in Star Wars Adventure Journal 5 in February 1995.
• “Kella Rand, Reporting…” by Laurie Burns, published in Star Wars Adventure Journal 6 in May 1995.
• “The Saga Begins” by Timothy Zahn, published in The DarkStryder Campaign sourcebook in July 1995.
• “First Contact” by Timothy Zahn, published in Star Wars Adventure Journal 1 in February 1994, republished in The Best of the Star Wars Adventure Journal, Issues 1-4 in April 1996, republished in Tales from the Empire in November 1997.
• “Crisis of Faith” by Timothy Zahn, published in Heir to the Empire: The 20th Anniversary Edition in September 2011.
• “Crossroads” by Christopher Cerasi, published as a Hyperspace exclusive in August 2008, later released online by Suvudu.
• “Hutt and Seek” by Chris Cassidy and Tish Pahl, published in Tales from the New Republic in December 1999.
• “Corphelion Interlude” by Troy Denning, released online for Valentine’s Day 2003, republished in the paperback edition of Tatooine Ghost in December 2003.
• “A Forest Apart” by Troy Denning, published as an eBook in February 2003, republished in the paperback edition of Tatooine Ghost in December 2003.
• “The Trouble with Squibs” by Troy Denning, published in Star Wars Insider 67 in May 2003.
• “Mission to Zila” by Charlene Newcomb, published in Star Wars Adventure Journal 3 in August 1994.
• “Shadows of Darkness” by Charlene Newcomb, published in Star Wars Adventure Journal 4 in November 1994.
• “Rendezvous with Destiny” by Charlene Newcomb, published in Star Wars Adventure Journal 6 in May 1995.
• “Blaze of Glory” by Tony Russo, published in Star Wars Adventure Journal 8 in November 1995, republished in Tales from the Empire in November 1997.
• “Betrayal by Knight” by Patricia A. Jackson and Charlene Newcomb, published in Star Wars Adventure Journal 12 in February 1997.
• “Retreat from Coruscant” by Laurie Burns, published by Star Wars Adventure Journal 7 in August 1995, republished in Tales from the Empire in November 1997.
• “No Disentegrations, Please” by Paul Danner, published in Star Wars Adventure Journal 14 in August 1997, republished in Tales from the New Republic in December 1999.
• “Firestorm” by Kevin J. Anderson, published in Star Wars Adventure Journal 15 in November 1997.
• “Simple Tricks” by Chris Cassidy and Tish Eggleston Pahl, published in Tales from the New Republic in December 1999.
• “Shades of Gray” by Charlene Newcomb, published as a Hyperspace exclusive in December 2009, later released online by Suvudu.
• “Murder in Slushtime” by Barbara Hambly, published in Star Wars Adventure Journal 14 in August 1997.
• “Two for One” by Paul Danner, published in Star Wars Adventure Journal 15 in November 1997.
• “Jade Solitaire” by Timothy Zahn, published in Tales from the New Republic in December 1999.
• “The Last One Standing: The Tale of Boba Fett” by Daniel Keys Moran, published in Tales of the Bounty Hunters in December 1996.
• “Red Sky, Blue Flame” by Elaine Cunningham, published in Star Wars Gamer 7 in 2001.
• “Hunting the Gorach” by Jeff Grubb, published in Star Wars Insider 133 in May 2012.
• “Judge’s Call” by Timothy Zahn, published online for Valentine’s Day 2004, later released online by Suvudu.
• “Fool’s Bargain” by Timothy Zahn, published as an eBook in February 2004, republished in the paperback edition of Survivor’s Quest in December 2004.
• “The Crystal” by Elaine Cunningham, published in Star Wars Gamer 5 in 2001.

The New Jedi Order

• “Boba Fett: A Practical Man” by Karen Traviss, published as an eBook in August 2006, republished in the paperback edition of Sacrifice in April 2008.
• “Recovery” by Troy Denning, published as an eBook in October 2001, republished in the paperback edition of Star By Star in October 2002.
• “Emmissary of the Void” by Gregory Keyes, published in Star Wars Gamer 8, 9, 10 and Star Wars Insider 62, 63 and 64.
• “The Apprentice” by Elaine Cunningham, published in Star Wars Gamer 8 in January 2002.
• “Ylesia” by Walter Jon Williams, published as an eBook in September 2002, republished in Dark Nest I: The Joiner King in July 2005.
• “Or Die Trying” by Sean Williams and Shane Dix, published in Star Wars Insider 75 in May 2004, republished in Star Wars Magazine UK 59.
• “Imprint” by Christie Golden, published as a special 2009 Hyperspace fanclub membership booklet in July 2009.

Legacy

• “A Fair Trade” by Paul S. Kemp, published in Star Wars Insider 129 in October 2011.
• “First Blood” by Christie Golden, published in Star Wars Insider 125 in April 2011, republished in Star Wars Insider Special Edition 2013 in November 2012.
• “Getaway” by Christie Golden, published in Star Wars Insider 134 in May 2012.
• “Roll of the Dice” by Karen Miller, published in Star Wars Insider 135 in July 2012.

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Collections and anthologies of note:

Tales from the Mos Eisley Cantina

• “We Don’t Do Weddings: The Band’s Tale” by Kathy Tyers
• “A Hunter’s Fate: Greedo’s Tale” by Tom Veitch and Martha Veitch
• “Hammertong: The Tale of the Tonnika Sisters” by Timothy Zahn
• “Play It Again, Figrin D’an: The Tale of Muftak and Kabe” by A. C. Crispin
• “The Sand Tender: The Hammerhead’s Tale” by Dave Wolverton
• “Be Still My Heart: The Bartender’s Tale” by David Bischoff
• “Nightlily: The Lovers’ Tale” by Barbara Hambly
• “Empire Blues: The Devaronian’s Tale” by Daniel Keys Moran
• “Swap Meet: The Jawa’s Tale” by Kevin J. Anderson
• “Trade Wins: The Ranat’s Tale” by Rebecca Moesta
• “When The Desert Wind Turns: The Stormtrooper’s Tale” by Doug Beason
• “Soup’s On: The Pipe Smoker’s Tale” by Jennifer Roberson
• “At the Crossroads: The Spacer’s Tale” by Jerry Oltion
• “Doctor Death: The Tale of Dr. Evazan and Ponda Baba” by Kenneth C. Flint
• “Drawing the Maps of Peace: The Moisture Farmer’s Tale” by M. Shayne Bell
• “One Last Night in the Mos Eisley Cantina: The Tale of the Wolfman and the Lamproid” by Judith and Garfield Reeves-Stevens

Tales from Jabba’s Palace

• “A Boy and His Monster: The Rancor Keeper’s Tale” by Kevin J. Anderson
• “Taster’s Choice: The Tale of Jabba’s Chef” by Barbara Hambly
• “That’s Entertainment: The Tale of Salacious Crumb” by Esther M. Friesner
• “A Time to Mourn, a Time to Dance: Oola’s Tale” by Kathy Tyers
• “Let Us Prey: The Whiphid’s Tale” by Marina Fitch and Mark Budz
• “Sleight of Hand: The Tale of Mara Jade” by Timothy Zahn
• “And Then There Were Some: The Gamorrean Guard’s Tale” by William F. Wu
• “Old Friends: Ephant Mon’s Tale” by Kenneth C. Flint
• “Goatgrass: The Tale of Ree-Yees” by Deborah Wheeler
• “And the Band Played On: The Band’s Tale” by John Gregory Betancourt
• “Of the Day’s Annoyances: Bib Fortuna’s Tale” by M. Shayne Bell
• “The Great God Quay: The Tale of Barada and the Weequays” by George Alec Effinger
• “A Bad Feeling: The Tale of EV-9D9” by Judith and Garfield Reeves-Stevens
• “A Free Quarren in the Palace: Tessek’s Tale” by Dave Wolverton
• “Tongue-tied: Bubo’s Tale” by Daryl F. Mallett
• “Out of the Closet: The Assassin’s Tale” by Jennifer Roberson
• “Shaara and the Sarlacc: The Skiff Guard’s Tale” by Dan’l Danehy-Oakes
• “A Barve Like That: The Tale of Boba Fett” by J.D. Montgomery
• “Skin Deep: The Fat Dancer’s Tale” by A. C. Crispin

Tales from the Empire

• “First Contact” by Timothy Zahn –> from Star Wars Adventure Journal 1
• “Tinian on Trial” by Kathy Tyers –> from Star Wars Adventure Journal 4
• “The Final Exit” by Patricia A. Jackson –> from Star Wars Adventure Journal 4
• “Missed Chance” by Michael A. Stackpole –> from Star Wars Adventure Journal 7
• “Retreat from Coruscant” by Laurie Burns –> from Star Wars Adventure Journal 7
• “A Certain Point of View” by Charlene Newcomb –> from Star Wars Adventure Journal 8
• “Blaze of Glory” by Tony Russo –> from Star Wars Adventure Journal 8
• “Slaying Dragons” by Angela Philips –> from Star Wars Adventure Journal 9
• “Do No Harm” by Erin Endom –> from Star Wars Adventure Journal 10
• “Side Trip” by Timothy Zahn and Michael A. Stackpole –> from Star Wars Adventure Journal 12 and 13

Tales of the Bounty Hunters

• “Therefore I Am: The Tale of IG-88” by Kevin J. Anderson
• “Payback: The Tale of Dengar” by Dave Wolverton
• “The Prize Pelt: The Tale of Bossk” by Kathy Tyers
• “Of Possible Futures: The Tale of Zuckuss and 4-LOM” by M. Shayne Bell
• “The Last One Standing: The Tale of Boba Fett” by Daniel Keys Moran

Tales from the New Republic

• “Interlude at Darkknell” by Timothy Zahn and Michael A. Stackpole
• “Jade Solitaire” by Timothy Zahn
• “Gathering Shadows” by Kathy Burdette
• “Hutt and Seek” by Chris Cassidy and Tish Pahl
• “The Longest Fall” by Patricia A. Jackson –> from Star Wars Adventure Journal 11
• “Conflict of Interest” by Laurie Burns –> from Star Wars Adventure Journal 13
• “No Disintegrations, Please” by Paul Danner –> from Star Wars Adventure Journal 14
• “Day of the Sepulchral Night” by Jean Rabe –> from Star Wars Adventure Journal 13
• “Uhl Eharl Khoehng” by Patricia A. Jackson –> from Star Wars Adventure Journal 8
• “The Last Hand” by Paul Danner –> from Star Wars Adventure Journal 8
• “Simple Tricks” by Chris Cassidy and Tish Pahl

The Best of the Star Wars Adventure Journal, Issue 1-4

• “A Glimmer of Hope” by Charlene Newcomb
• “First Contact” by Timothy Zahn
• “The Final Exit” by Patricia A. Jackson
• “The Void Terror” by Peter M. Schweighofer (Note: not listed in The Essential Reader’s Companion)

Hasbro Short Story Collection

• “Storm Fleet Warnings” by Jude Watson
• “Duel” by Timothy Zahn
• “Equipment” by Matthew Stover

Star Wars Del Rey 2012 Sampler

• “First Blood” by Christie Golden
• “Buyer’s Market” by Timothy Zahn
• “And Leebo Makes Three” by Michael Reaves and Maya Kaathryn Bohnhoff
• “A Fair Trade” by Paul S. Kemp
• “Vader Adrift” by Ryder Windham

Lost Tribe of the Sith: The Collected Stories

• “Precipice” by John Jackson Miller
• “Skyborn” by John Jackson Miller
• “Paragon” by John Jackson Miller
• “Savior” by John Jackson Miller
• “Purgatory” by John Jackson Miller
• “Sentinel” by John Jackson Miller
• “Pantheon” by John Jackson Miller
• “Secrets” by John Jackson Miller
• “Pandemonium” by John Jackson Miller

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Anthologies aside, there’s the matter of Adventure Journals, Galaxy, Gamer and Star Wars Insider magazines. If you’re looking to get every short story not offered elsewhere, here’s the shopping list.

Star Wars Adventure Journal

You’ll need all of them to get every story, but some journals have more stories than others. Numbers in the parentheses indicate how many exclusive stories each contains.

• 1 (4)
• 2 (3)
• 3 (5)
• 4 (2)
• 5 (4)
• 6 (5)
• 7 (1, 2 if you don’t have Outbound Flight in paperback)
• 8 (1)
• 9 (2)
• 10 (3)
• 11 (3)
• 12 (3)
• 13 (1)
• 14 (3)
• 15 (5)

Star Wars Insider

You’ll need: 62-67, 73-77, 79, 81, 83, 85, 87, 88, 124, 125**, 126*, 128*, 129*, 130-138, and Star Wars Insider Special Edition 2012*. Each contains one short story not offered elsewhere except as noted (* included in Del Rey Sampler, **also included in Star Wars Insider Special Edition 2013).

Star Wars Galaxy

You’ll need: 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, and 12. Each includes on short story not offered elsewhere.

Star Wars Gamer

You’ll need all ten. Some included one story (3, 4, 6, 7 and 9), the others include two.

And for completionists, you’ll also need:

• Darth Maul: Shadow Hunter 2nd edition released in December 2011, includes two short stories
• Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace 3D novelization edition released in January 2012
• The Cestus Deception*, paperback edition
• Legacy of the Jedi/Secrets of the Jedi omnibus
• Betrayal, paperback edition or Vader: The Ultimate Guide or Star Wars Magazine UK 61
• Star Wars Galactic Battleground: Prima’s Official Strategy Guide
• X-wing, the limited edition game, February 1993
• Star Wars: TIE Fighter game, July 1994
• The DarkStryder Campaign sourcebook
• Heir to the Empire: The 20th Anniversary Edition
• Tatooine Ghost**, paperback edition includes two short stories
• Survivor’s Quest*, paperback edition
• Sacrifice*, paperback edition
• Star By Star*, paperback edition
• Dark Nest I: The Joiner King*
• Special 2009 Hyperspace fanclub membership booklet for “Imprint” by Christie Golden.

* short stories included in these books are alternatively available as standalone eBooks.
** one of the short stories is available as a standalone eBook, however the other was offered online for free on StarWars.com before being lost to the web. Wookieepedia does have a backup link for it still.

It’s also worth noting that even IF you collect all the above material, there are still a few short stories out there not covered in The Essential Reader’s Companion, most notably short stories included in the Star Wars Adventure Journals. As with all collections, it always depends on how far you want to take the obsession. The best of luck in your endeavor.

Posted By: Skuldren for Roqoo Depot.