Quote of the day
A monarchy is the most expensive of all forms of government, the regal state requiring a costly parade, and he who depends on his own power to rule, must strengthen that power by bribing the active and enterprising whom he cannot intimidate.
Michael A. Stackpole
Born: November 27, 1957 (age 68)
Bio: Michael Austin Stackpole is an American science fiction and fantasy author best known for his Star Wars and BattleTech books. He was born in Wausau, Wisconsin, but raised in Vermont. He has a BA in history from the University of Vermont.
Known for:
- Star Wars: X-wing
- Rogue Squadron (1996)
- I, Jedi (1998)
- Wedge's Gamble (1996)
- The Bacta War (1997)







