"The daughter of Palpatine's last Internal
Security Director, she came of age in the Emperor's court. Wedge had heard
rumors that she had been the Emperor's lover for a time, but he had no
way of verifying that story. What he did know was that she had betrayed
her father to the Emperor, claiming he was going to defect to the Alliance.
Her father was put to death immediately and it was said that she triggered
the blaster shot that killed him. The Emperor elevated her to replace her
father and in his absence she did a remarkable job in holding the core
of the Empire together."
"When she looked at him, with dark brows accenting her eyes, he knew where the menace dwelt in her. One eye was ice-blue - as cold as Hoth and as cruel as a Hutt in a sporting mood. The other eye, the left one, was a molten red, with golden highlights that flashed with fiery determination. The left eye told him that any effort by him that was not fully devoted to her service would be met with the bloodless retribution promised by her cold right eye. Kirtan shivered and she smiled."
(from X-Wing - Rogue Squadron
by Michael A. Stackpole)
Bios
of Ysanne Isard and her father
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Some Classic Lines:
"I am Ysanne Isard. I am Imperial Intelligence." "A man is best evaluated by his enemies." "It was a pleasure. Order has been restored." (she was referring to having the people who set off fireworks to celebrate the Emperor's death rounded up and shot) "You do not want to give me cause to come
after you."
Read about Imperial Intelligence under these three links: From the Star Wars Technical Commentaries on TF.N
| Isard Links:
Remark: both texts contain spoilers for the X-Wing books up to Isard's Revenge. A
real cool (I mean it!) Isard bio/profile from the roleplaying site
Isard thread on the Star Wars Chicks message board The homepage of her creator, Michael A. Stackpole A page with custom figures, including one well-made custom Isard An Isard Barbie by yours truly, dressed in an elegant gown for a reception at the Imperial Palace - New!! Two fans dressed up as Thrawn and Isard at Celebration II - New!!
Fanfiction:
"Director
Isard" (poem) by Devi
"The Crimson Lady" by Devi - rated R - New!!
"Sensory Deprivation" by Diana DeRiggs - rated NC-17 - for adult readers only!!!
"Rest Easy, Friend" by Diana DeRiggs - rated NC-17 - for adult readers only!!! - A story about Ton Phanan, with Isard as an important secondary character.
"An Eye For Vengeance" by Diana DeRiggs - rated NC-17 - for adult readers only!!!
"Mission Briefing" by Devi - rated NC-17 - for adult readers only!!!
SWfanfic.com
- not actually an Isard site, but a good site; and since
much of what they have there is Rogue Squadron related, Madam Director
gets mentioned quite frequently.
Halcyon/Horn fanfiction
- a collection of good fanfiction featuring the members of the Halcyon/Horn family, has some good stuff with Isard in it.
If you want to see your own Isard fanfiction
featured on this website, just e-mail
me!
Picture Gallery:
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For the bookshelf – where
to read about her:
X-Wing books by Michael Stackpole: Rogue Squadron, Wedge's Gamble, The Krytos Trap, The Bacta War, Isard's Revenge. “Interlude at Darkknell”, a short story by Timothy Zahn and Michael A. Stackpole in Tales from the New Republic, which also contains a story about Mara Jade, "Jade Solitaire". X-Wing Comics Mara Jade – by the Emperor's Hand (Comic)
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The
Kirtan Loor corner - all about Isard's minion
I just love the word "minion" ;-) The
SSD Lusankya - all about Isard's beloved ship
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