The Krytos Trap

Infobox SW Books
name = The Krytos Trap
orig title =
translator =


author = Michael A. Stackpole
cover_artist = Paul Youll
editor =
country = USA
language = English
era = New Republic
series =
galactic_year = 6.5 ABY - 7.5 ABY
canon = C
subject = Star Wars
genre = Science Fiction
publisher = Bantam Spectra
release_date = 1 October 1996
media_type = Paperback
pages = 355
size_weight = 7.1 x 4.3 x 1.0 inches
6.6 ounces
isbn = 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 "" 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. 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.

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External links

*" [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0553568035 Amazon.com Listing] "
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