Tales from the Empire

Tales From the Empire (1997) is an anthology of short stories set in the fictional Star Wars universe. The book is edited by Peter Schweighofer.

The centerpoint of the anthology is a short novel by Timothy Zahn and Michael A. Stackpole entitled "Side Trip". The short novel centers on two smugglers, Captain Haber Trell and Maranne Darmic. It features such prominent characters as Grand Admiral Thrawn, Hal and Corran Horn, Zekka Thyne, and Kirtan Loor.

Contents

1. "First Contact" by Timothy Zahn
2. "Tinian on Trial" by Kathy Tyers
3. "The Final Exit" by Patricia A. Jackson
4. "Missed Chance" by Michael A. Stackpole
5. "Retreat From Coruscant" by Laurie Burns
6. "A Certain Point of View" by Charlene Newcomb
7. "Blaze of Glory" by Tony Russo
8. "Slaying Dragons" by Angela Phillips
9. "Do No Harm" by Erin Endom
10. "Side Trip" by Timothy Zahn and Michael A. Stackpole