Vision of the Future Ch. 31-33

We race towards the thrilling conclusion of this fine novel, when one thousand carefully placed space dominoes will come tumbling down. For now, after helping to defeat Rei'kas's slavers with the power of friendship (and incredible violence), Karrde and Shada confront the final boss of manic pixie dream bosses: Jorj Car'das after a nap. In his stately pleasure-dome/conversation pit/library to the stars, we learn about his wild ride through various Force-based religions and the non-Caamas document he has that just might save the galaxy after all. Back on Bothawui, Leia and Elegos arrive just in time for the Falcon's reputation as a poorly maintained shitbox to do some heavy diplomatic lifting. Our Imperial friends are digging a business pit, only to be rudely interrupted by the mysterious (and impressively spry) old woman following them around. Ponc Gavrisom regrets ever becoming president. And Threepio makes a computer friend. That last part's not really important plot-wise, but Mr. Threep deserves a break!