Solo Command

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Solo Command
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Author Aaron Allston
Country United States
Language English
Series X-Wing
Canon C
Subject Star Wars
Genre Science fiction
Publisher Bantam Spectra
Publication date
February 1, 1999
Media type Paperback
Pages 352
ISBN 0-553-57900-2
Preceded by Iron Fist
Followed by The Courtship of Princess Leia

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