The Executor Cycle

The Executor Cycle was a Star Wars fan-created, alternate universe series by Barbara T and Sylvia Stevens.
It is very notable for focusing on Admiral Piett, and for the author's interaction with George Lucas in the aftermath of Open Letters to Star Wars Zine Publishers (1981) and that controversy. 
This series is one that Lucas gave his approval for the inclusion of a same sex relationship.
For a similar situation, see Kip Carpenter's remarks about his show "Robin of Sherwood."
==Piett's Role in a Controversy==
Hoth Admiral by was a Star Wars fic by Barbara T and Sylvia Stevens. It featured Piett and an original male character named Serzho Alyandi as lovers. The story was non-explicit. 
This story was created at a time when Lucasfilm was trying to keep the lid on some themes in fanfiction. See Open Letter to Star Wars Zine Publishers by Maureen Garrett for more context on this topic.
As per Lucas' request, in the summer of 1981, the editor of the zine "Imperial Entanglements" (Karen Osman) submitted, "Hoth Admiral," a non-explicit slash story to Lucasfilm for their review and consideration. Much discussion ensued!
==Fan Comments==
In 1983, a fan commented: 
==Comments by the Editor==
The editor of Hoth Admiral, the first story in the cycle included an afterward in Imperial Entanglements where the fic was first published.
Excerpts:
==The Stories==
* Hoth Admiral by Barbara T and Sylvia Stevens (Imperial Entanglements) (1982)
* according to Barbara T, something in Passage to Arms (1982)
* Out of Order by Barbara T and Sylvia Stevens (Organia) (1982)
* The Admiral's Empath by Barbara T and Sylvia Stevens (The Sith Yearbook #1) (1983)
* Two Captured Bodies by Barbara T (The Sith Yearbook #1) (1983)
* Transfer by Ann Wilson (an alternate universe story in The Executor Cycle) (The Sith Yearbook #1) (1983)
* Two Captured Bodies in an Eccentric Orbit by Barbara T (continuation of "Transfer") (The Sith Yearbook #1) (1983)
* The Better Part of Valor, story by Sylvia Stevens & Barbara T ("Veers has only contempt for Admiral Piett, a glorified paper shuffler. But when rebels invade the Executor, the quiet admiral is shown in a different light.") (Alderaani Imperative) (1983)
* cartoon by Contessa aka Sylvia Stevens (The Sith Yearbook #1) (1983) 
* The Ideology of Balance by Sandra Necchi (The Sith Yearbook #1) (1983)
* By Any Other Name by Barbara T and Sylvia Stevens (The Lighter Side Strikes Back) (1983)
* Warning, vignette by Barbara T and Sylvia Stevens (The Lighter Side Strikes Back) (1983)
* Triumph of the Will by Sylvia Stevens and Barbara T (JediStarDarkFalconKnight (1984)
* The Lesser of Two Evils by Barbara T and Sylvia Stevens (Echo Seven) (July 1985)
* A Star Glow Romance by Barbara T and Sylvia Stevens (Echo Seven) (July 1985)
* The Meeting of Minds by Barbara T and Sylvia Stevens (Imperium #2) (April 1986)
* Pursuit by Barbara T and Sylvia Stevens (The Sith Yearbook #2) (printed in 1988, but very likely written years earlier)
* A Note on Admiral Piett's Fate by Seth Bonder (The Sith Yearbook #2) (printed in 1988, but very likely written years earlier)
==Other Prominent Early Star Wars Fan-Created Universes==
* Brightstar Universe by Christine Jeffords
* Catalyst! Universe by Jeanine Hennig
* Collected Circle of Fire by Anne Elizabeth Zeek
* The Cori Beckett Series by Judi L. Hendricks and Paula Block
* The Executor Cycle by Barbara T and Sylvia Stevens
* Maeve Solo Universe by Chris Callahan and L.C. Wells
* New Order Series by Pat Stanley
* ThousandWorlds by Maggie Nowakowska and Dyane Kirkland
* First Steps Universe by Samia Martz
==References==
Category:Star Wars: Original Trilogy