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“I didn't say that," Ziara protested, eyeing him as a sudden idea occurred to her. "But I'm a practical person, and when I hear a new theory I like to give it a test." "Shall we ask the Ascendancy to declare war on someone?" "I was thinking a little smaller," she said. "Come on.”

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Chaos Rising

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Timothy Zahn
Timothy Zahn

Timothy Zahn (born September 1, 1951) is an American science fiction author best known for his Star Wars expanded universe novels, particularly the Thrawn trilogy. With a background in physics and astronomy, his works often feature hard science fiction and intricate plots. Zahn has received multiple Hugo and Nebula Award nominations and has significantly shaped the Star Wars expanded universe. more

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