Star Wars: Crimson Empire Series by Mike Richardson, Randy Stradley, Paul Gulacy

In all the Empire, there are no more fearsome warriors than the Emperor's Imperial Guard, and none is more loyal than Kir Kanos. But when Carnor Jax - the most formidable of this elite brotherhood - betrays the Emperor and orders the murder of the Guard, Kir must escape to carry out his duty to avenge his master. Devoted to the last, Kir must nonetheless ally himself with Rebel forces to help him attain his retribution in the face of the Empire's full might brought down to destroy him... moreIn all the Empire, there are no more fearsome warriors than the Emperor's Imperial Guard, and none is more loyal than Kir Kanos. But when Carnor Jax - the most formidable of this elite brotherhood - betrays the Emperor and orders the murder of the Guard, Kir must escape to carry out his duty to avenge his master. Devoted to the last, Kir must nonetheless ally himself with Rebel forces to help him attain his retribution in the face of the Empire's full might brought down to destroy him. For Kir Kanos, the last loyal Imperial Guard and the final threat to Jax's rise to power, there are no alternatives - loyalty never dies. less

Long after the events of Return of the Jedi, what remains of the turbulent Galactic Empire continues to threaten the planets of the universe that defeated it. And now that its turncoat leader has been killed at the hands of the lost Guard. Kir Kanos, an interim council is assembled to rule the Empire until a new Emperor can be selected... moreLong after the events of Return of the Jedi, what remains of the turbulent Galactic Empire continues to threaten the planets of the universe that defeated it. And now that its turncoat leader has been killed at the hands of the lost Guard. Kir Kanos, an interim council is assembled to rule the Empire until a new Emperor can be selected. Political intrigue turns to murder mystery as, one by one, the Council members become targets for assassination, and Kanos becomes the prime suspect! A storm of murder, intrigue, and treachery threatens to forever alter the destiny of the Empire -- and that of a galaxy far, far away! less

From revenge to redemption, this book tells the story of Kir Kanos that takes him from the deserts of Yinchorr, to the halls of Imperial power, and to the inner circle of the New Republic. It includes encounters with Darth Vader, Boba Fett, Luke Skywalker, and Leia Organa Solo.