Chapter 24

“Talerrus,” Darth Sidious asked, “what do you make of Ryloth’s ‘Spring Thunder’?”

“The Mandalorians are just the fighters on stage. The Corellians are the directors behind the curtain. The corporations and politicians in Coronet City were deeply involved. With Ryloth as a forward base, the Corellians can reach Arkanis in three days, and Tatooine in five. My assessment is that Corellia’s next target is Tatooine.”

“After Bespin was ambushed by the Hutts, the Corellians have been looking for a chance to retaliate. Tatooine lies far from Hutt Space and sits on the outermost edge of Hutt influence. For Corellia, it’s the best target for striking back.”