Its amazing how a barely discussed past reference to Outbound flight can be woven into an exciting story that involves the beginning of Thrawn and Jori Car'das, as well as the insights on Old Republic Jedi, especially Jedi Master Jorus C'baoth. An exciting book and a must read after Survivor's Quest. Actually after you read Outbound flight read Survivor's Quest again, its reads totally different with the added background.