#x-wing novels

[thatsouthernanthem]

drew the og ot3 as i traveled memory lane. for @kriffing bc they’re my biggest ot3 cheerleader.

Wes/Inyri/Hobbie (and all permutations therein) X-Wing throuple will be pried out of my cold dead fingers.

[voluntarysubmission]

The funniest example to me is in the Star Wars extended universe. The villain of The Courtship of Princess Leia is an absolute idiot... so when he is a genius tactician in the Wraith Squadron books, Aaron Allston has to make sure he ends up faking his own death and being replaced with an idiot who steals his identity.

Today's aesthetic: when a movie or TV show or whatever receives a prequel that gives a bunch of depth and nuance and pathos to a villain who's functionally a Looney Tunes character in the original media, so the prequel's finale is obliged to explain how they ended up Like That.

[painyrainy]

your daily reminder that they did, in fact, get salmon stewed with daikon together.

[starscreambbymama]

I've been thinking about the scene where Tamlin locks Feyre in the manor before heading out on a mission, claiming it's too dangerous for her because of the creatures Amarantha unleashed on the Spring Court.

Now imagine this: Tamlin is gravely injured during that mission and is bedridden when he returns, only to discover that Feyre is gone. Lucien is left to piece things together and (perhaps?) sends a letter to the Hewn City, asking to speak with Feyre (assuming Rhysand has her "captured").

How do you think Feyre would respond? Would Rhys tell her the truth about Tamlin’s condition, or keep it from her? And if she found out, do you think she'd go back to him? Would this change her perspective on Tamlin locking her in the manor, or even reshape their dynamic entirely?

Hi sorry for the late reply!

Oooh that's interesting! In my opinion, I believe that Rhysand may hold this information from her to keep her from going back to Tamlin. Yet at the other hand, I could see him telling Feyre yet maybe tweaking the truth a bit. I could see Feyre holding immense amounts of guilt and see the situation in a different way then probably try and find a way to get back to the spring court. It would definitely put things in perspective and that Tamlin's actions were not to keep her cooped up in the mansion or doing it out of some possessive nature, but to keep her safe from Amarantha's creature. We also would get pretty good character growth for both Tamlin and Feyre too honestly and re-establishing trust with one another! Just to pull a lil bit from Beauty and The Beast, maybe have where Feyre is cleaning Tamlin's wound and tending to him yet Tamlin could be stubborn about it which leads to them having a heart to heart moment by the fire

[sxftkxssxs]

The Arcana Masterlist

Headcannons

Drabbles

Winged!S/O Masterlist

[d-dormant]

as much as i prefer the movie canon when it comes to maleficent and diaval meeting in the ruins, i find it kind of touching how in the novel she doesn't drive him out and instead just silently watches him preen and eat his corn right on the ground in front of her and eventually leave

[swtechspecs]

M-3PO (Cybot Galactica Military Protocol Droid)

Source: The Essential Guide to Droids (Del Rey, 1999)

[dykeredhood]

Epoxied this pin to a new badge reel for work, the Rogue Squadron badge reel I bought @ Phoenix Comicon in 2015 is on its last legs

[captaingondolin]

was anyone going to tell me that Marc motherfucking Thompson of Thrawn fame read the (at long last!) unabridged audiobooks of X-Wing Rogue Squadron???

you need more pilot babes in your life. more wedge. more CORRAN MY DISASTER BABY. CORRAN READ BY MARC. TYCHO 'ANGST' CELCHU READ BY MARC. i'm kicking my legs up giggling twirling my hair

[eaglebow09]

BOTW OC: Anya (Rito/Hylian)

Anya, an orphan residing on the outskirts of Rito Village, bears the weight of her mixed heritage – a combination of Rito and Hylian blood that has marked her as an outsider among the locals. Her origins trace back to a unique and controversial love story between her Hylian mother and her Rito warrior father.

Anya possesses a bold and adventurous spirit, driven by an unwavering determination that has endured despite years of isolation and rejection within her own Rito community. The shadows of her past cast a cloud over her self-confidence, yet she remains resolute in her quest to discover her true origins and purpose, to find solace amid the enigma of her existence.

Fiercely independent and unyielding in the face of adversity, Anya's spirit shines through her tenacity.  Anya shares a complex history with Revali, once childhood friends before their relationship took a tumultuous turn. During their youth, Revali's exceptional talents and the praise he received began to fuel a growing sense of superiority. This newfound self-assuredness led him to distance himself from Anya, convinced that her presence would only tarnish his reputation and hinder his pursuit of greatness. As the years passed, their once-strong friendship dissolved into a bitter rivalry, marred by deep-seated animosity and contempt. By the time adulthood arrived, Anya and Revali had become bitter adversaries, their past friendship now a distant memory.She refuses to be subdued by Revali's attempts to belittle or undermine her, consistently meeting his challenges head-on with a fiery resolve. Loyalty runs deep within her, and she is willing to make great sacrifices for the sake of her friends, embodying a sense of unwavering commitment.

Once she sets her sights on a goal, Anya becomes a force of unrelenting determination, ready to overcome any obstacle that stands in her path. Her primary objective in our story is to unravel the mysteries of her past, a pursuit fueled by her determination and the hope of finally finding inner peace amid the chaos of her existence. --------------------------------------------- I wanted to a colored version of her so you all could see what she looks like and get an idea of what I see when I draw her. I am new to color so be gentle haha. This is an original character (oc course) for a (Revali x OC) webcomic I have been working on. I post on my Deviantart page and Chapters 1,2 & 3 are already out.

I know what it's like to make efforts to stay in touch with my culture and respect my ancestors and that which came before me. At times you feel lost, half yourself, torn, and otherwise unsure of who you are. People guess, and try to make assumptions about you before they want to know and the world can be unkind. I use to be bullied when I was younger because of my family standing out in the community I grew up in but no matter what I tried to stay the course and only in recent years I have found a sense of harmony in all of it.

I created Anya not just a character in a fandom I love; But I want her to be an example and a reminder that, regardless of our origins, we all possess the power to shine brightly. That we can be propelled by the legacy of our ancestors. I myself am a mixed kid (O'odham and Mexican) and hope that it resonates as I write more on how she moves forward to uncover her past and embrace her unique heritage, It can serve as a testament to the resilience and strength that lie within us all.

Image size

[jkcorellia]

working on a Kids on Brooms/Never Stop Making Magic hack for Star Wars-esque starfighter pilots

Concepts I'm playing with:

players select a fighter type for their pilot (frontline, bomber, scout, smuggler are the types I'm currently running with); pilots need not all fly the same type, for a potential "party balance" mix a la Alphabet Squadron, the Squadrons video game, or the old TIE Fighter/X-wing games where your ship differed by mission

pilots are better in their fighters than out of them - most of your boosts to your skills come from your fighter type (though it is still the pilot's own skill reflected in which stat belongs to which dice)

the dark side is tempting, powerful, and isolating - using the Force (or like...Cosmic Will or whatever) is possible, a la Never Stop Making Magic's magic die, and using the dark side is a straight-up power boost; however, you have to manage a separate stress track for dark side use and you might eventually find yourself unable to NOT use it...and you might find it corrupting you to the extent that you get less and less effective at helping your comrades or receiving help from them

[legends-expo]

Happy release anniversary to X-Wing: Isard's Revenge, published this day in 1999! Mike Stackpole's last foray in the series picks up from the final battle of the Thrawn Trilogy — and sees Rogue Squadron form an uneasy alliance with the dangerous Imperial spymaster, Ysanne Isard...

"The Isards make their own luck."

The New Republic has no love for Imperial Warlords, but Wedge Antilles, Corran Horn and the Rogues will risk all to bring home prisoners of war!

Love Legends? Join us for LegendsCon on September 9th & 10th 2023 in Burbank, California!

[checkoutmybookshelf]

You Have My Attention: X-Wing Series First Lines

In the many, many series that comprise the Star Wars EU (the Legends Canon since Disney decanonized it in 2014), the X-Wing series is an interesting case because it is fairly cleanly bifurcated between two X-wing squadrons and two authors, and yet the series as a whole--and the characters who cross over between authors--feel remarkably consistent. That's a feat in and of itself, as anyone who has read over the shift from Robert Jordan to Brandon Sanderson in the Wheel of Time can attest.

My clear preference is for Aaron Allston's writing style and the Wrait Squadron missions, but I know readers who dearly love Stackploe's Rogue Squadron as well. So let's take a look at how these authors grab readers with their first lines!

"You're good, Corran, but you're no Luke Skywalker."

-- Rogue Squadron

"Even before his X-wing's sensors had time to scan and identify the new ship, Corran Horn knew he was in trouble."

-- Wedge's Gamble

"Commander Wedge Antilles would have preferred the ceremony to be private."

-- The Krytos Trap

"Somehow the dead of night amplified the lightsaber's hiss, allowing it to fill the room."

-- The Bacta War

"Twelve X-wing snubfighters roared down into the atmosphere."

-- Wraith Squadron

"He made no pretense at being fully human."

-- Iron Fist

"Naval Lieutenant Jart Eyan looked rested and cheerful."

-- Solo Command

"Sithspawn! When his X-wing reverted to realspace before the countdown timer had reached zero, Corran Horn knew Thrawn had somehow managed to outguess the New Republic yet one more time."

-- Isard's Revenge

"She was beautiful and fragile and he could not count the number of times he had told her he loved her."

-- Starfighters of Adumar

"Imperial Admiral Kosh Teradoc paused, irritated and self-conscious, just outside the entryway into the club."

-- Mercy Kill

[magicalgirloftheday]

✧・ﾟ:*Today’s magical girl of the afternoon is: Sakura Hinano from Mahokoi ~Ecchi na Mahou de Koi x Koi Shichau~!✧・ﾟ:*

[redsnerdden]

Jujutsu Kaisen, Berserk, and Invincible Battle In May's NY Best Sellers List

Jujutsu Kaisen, Berserk, and Invincible Battle In May's NY Best Sellers List #呪術廻戦 #JujutsuKaisen #SpyxFamily #manga #Invincible #Berserk

After another lengthy hiatus due to art commissions, we’re looking at the newest New York Times Best Sellers List for Graphic Novels and Manga for May. Image Credit: Viz Media A mysterious cursed spirit with a grudge against Maki flies into Sakurajima Colony. It evolves with incredible speed from cursed womb to adult form and threatens to overwhelm Maki and Noritoshi. Just then, two more…