Darklighter, Part 3
Attribution
Writer	Paul Chadwick
Penciller	Douglas Wheatley
Letterer	Sno Cone Studios
Colorist	Chris Chuckry
Cover artist	Kilian Plunkett
Publication information
Publisher	Dark Horse Comics
Publication date	October 22, 2003
Pages	32
General information
Era	Rise of the Empire era Rebellion era
Timeline	1–0 BBY
Series	Star Wars: Empire
Issue number	12
Preceded by	Star Wars: Empire 11: The Short, Happy Life of Roons Sewell, Part 2
Followed by	Star Wars: Empire 13: What Sin Loyalty?

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Star Wars: Empire 12: Darklighter, Part 3 is the twelfth issue in the Star Wars: Empire series of comics. Its plot covers a retelling of X-wing Rogue Squadron ½. It was published on October 22, 2003 by Dark Horse Comics.

Publisher's summaryEdit

After the mutiny on board the Rand Ecliptic, Biggs Darklighter and his companions finally are able to make contact with the Rebel Alliance. The Rebels desperately need skilled pilots like Biggs and his friends, but it's hard to fight the Empire with the outdated fighter craft they have on hand.

A plan is hatched to "liberate" several squadrons of X-wings, but until the Rebels get their hands on the new fighters, their only hope is pluck, luck, and the skill of pilots like Biggs Darklighter...

Plot summaryEdit

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AppearancesEdit

Behind the scenesEdit

Wookieepedia has 22 images related to Star Wars: Empire 12: Darklighter, Part 3.

The cover artwork originally featured Luke Skywalker instead of Cesi Eirriss.

Some have speculated that the comic depicts the Battle of Fresia, however it has been confirmed that it describes a later additional mission.

CollectionsEdit

• Star Wars: Empire: Darklighter (TPB)
• Star Wars: 30th Anniversary Collection Volume 7: Darklighter
• Omnibus: The Other Sons of Tatooine