RAISING A REBELLION IN IDW’S STAR WARS FORCES OF DESTINY: HERA

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Spoiler warning: This article discusses specific characters and events from Star Wars Forces of Destiny: Hera.

The Empire is closing in.

When Hera was first summoned to the Fekunda Outpost, she hoped to add the farmers there to the rebellion’s supply chain. Instead, she finds a society in danger of becoming enslaved in a hostile Imperial takeover and in need of her guidance to wage their fight.

If you’ve ever wondered what Hera and Chopper get up to in between episodes of Star Wars Rebels, this third installment of the new Star Wars: Forces of Destiny five-issue series from IDW Publishing delivers an answer.

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5 HIGHLIGHTS FROM STAR WARS FORCES OF DESTINY: “TRACKER TROUBLE”

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TURNS OUT UNKAR PLUTT HAD A BACKUP PLAN.

A funny thing happened on the way to Maz Kanata’s castle. The Force Awakens gets the Forces of Destiny treatment once more, when Rey, Finn, and BB-8 join forces to help Han and Chewie keep their beloved ship in one piece. In the latest micro-adventure, the crew must work together to find Unkar Plutt’s nefarious tracking beacon before they’re caught with what is, from a certain point of view, his stolen ship. But Finn is reckless, and his rash judgement presents a whole new problem. The vignette is a fine example of the kind of quick-thinking heroics and no-nonsense leadership that inspired Han to offer Rey a job on his crew, while illustrating the importance of teamwork, especially in times of trouble.

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