Book 9 in the exciting series The Xwing fighter pilots have earned their reputation as the Rebel Alliances ultimate strike force by overwhelming enemies with their rapidfire assaults. But now they are about to embark on a diplomatic mission that will prove to be even more hazardous than allout combat.... The neutral world of Adumar has decided to pick a side in the war to control the galaxy. Delegates from both the New Republic and the Empire have been invited to Adumar and each camp will be given a chance to plead its governments case. But there is one small catch since the Adumari prize military skill above all else they insist that both delegations be composed exclusively of fighter pilots. For pilot Wedge Antilles and his company its an unfamiliar exercise in diplomacyand one thats filled with unexpected peril. For once they arrive the Xwing pilots are challenged by Adumars fierce warriors and attacked by Imperial assassins bent on eliminating all competition. But these challenges pale in comparison to the threat posed by a rogue Republic agent...one who is determined to win Adumars allegiance once and for alleven if it costs the Xwing pilots their lives. show more