The Imperial Remnant has revived a frightening link to the past: Thrawn's cloaking device. Rogue Squadron is tasked with putting an end to the crisis. Among their recruits is a young rookie named Darvix Zorvan. Set two years after Starfighters of Adumar.

His piloting career in shambles, Darvix Zorvan leaves the military to study as a Jedi under Master Luke Skywalker. There, he learns of his frightening connection to the Jedi Exiles of the Old Republic. Sequel to X-Wing: Rise of a Rogue.