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Twin Suns Squadron

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this was the name given to the temporary X-Wing squadron assigned to Luke Skywalker, shortly after the Yuuzhan Vong captured Coruscant. It was formed from the veterans of Saber Squadron, Shock Squadron, and other units which were decimated during the Battle of Coruscant. After some discussion with Wedge Antilles and the Inner Circle, Luke agreed to turn the squadron over to Jaina Solo, in an effort to enhance her image as Yun-Harla incarnate, as part of their plan to throw the alien invaders off-balance. The plan was two-fold: it would put Jaina in a position of authority over the Jedi, including Luke Skywalker; and it would enhance the notion that she was a twin. The squadron performed admirably, but took losses as the battle against the Yuuzhan Vong wore on. In the wake of the Battle of Coruscant and the raids into Yuuzhan Vong-controlled space, Twin Suns Squadron was regularly restaffed with inexperienced recruits, a fact that gnawed on Jaina's conscience. However, as the battle began to turn toward the Republic and Jaina gained more confidence in her leadership abilities, Twin Suns gathered more and more success. With the appearance of Zonama Sekot near Coruscant, some five years after the initial invasion, Jaina relinquished command of the Squadron to Jagged Fel, so that she could be more involved with the work being done with the living planet. Twin Suns Squadron was then combined with Vanguard Squadron, and was assigned to the Fourth Battle Fleet.