It was renamed star wars legends, and considered sort of an alternate timeline to the main events of the star wars saga, similar to what happens in comic book series. Darth plagueis james luceno 90 star wars prequel trilogy 77 star wars legends all media types 71 star wars sequel trilogy 30 star wars. James luceno is the new york times bestselling author of the star wars novels millennium falcon, dark lord. You will never look at the prequels in the same light again. As a disclaimer to stay consistent with all my other answers ive held that i view star wars like history, its all part of the same story so its silly to say parts are better or worse. This novel goes into the backstory of darth plagueis, who was mentioned briefly in. Darth plagueis was created for use in the star wars franchise, including video games, novels, comics books, as well as other forms of media. Continue the star wars legends universe home facebook.
Darth plagueis by luceno, james from amazons fiction books store. Jan 10, 2012 this wasnt just another star wars novel. What makes this even more remarkable is that much of it is information i never thought would see the light of day. However, sue rostoni later stated that the book had been reinstated, and the novel was to be released on january 10, 2012.
Darth plagueis by james luceno from waterstones today. But like no sith lord ever, he possesses the ultimate powerover life and death. Events that occur between 67 years and up to 2 years before the battle of yavin. Feb 16, 2015 154 videos play all star wars characters star wars explained the tragic story of a clone who tried to be darth vaders friend legends duration.
Trained by darth tenebrous, plagueis mastered the art and science of midichlorian manipulation. He had such a knowledge of the dark side that he could even keep the ones he cared about from dying. The novel takes the phantom menace menace and adds a second layer to the film it didnt have until i read this novel. Star wars legends books chronological order part 1 100 books. Darth plagueis is arguably one of the finest star wars novels ever written. Plagueiss chosen apprentice, darth sidious, secretly studies the ways of the sith, while publicly rising to power in the galactic government, first as senator, then as chancellor, and eventually as emperor. Taking place in the years leading up to the first star wars prequel film, the phantom menace, lucenos novel mostly just engages in gapfilling, expanding on the role that sith lord darth plagueis played in training and mentoring darth sidious also known as the nefarious emperor palpatine. May 06, 2017 the star wars expanded universe is no more. But many fans consider the novels to represent the true essence of star wars, and for that reason, the force will always be with them. If youre new, and want to learn more about the expanded universe, you can find a few links in the sidebar that may be helpful. Welcome to the star wars expanded universe subreddit. Top ten star wars legends novels part 2 comic book. Star wars legends star wars legends book 19 kindle edition by luceno, james.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. See the complete star wars legends series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Darth plagueis, a star wars legends novel written by james luceno released on january 10, 2012. This is a timeline for novels, young adult books, and ebooks in the. The old republic, rise of the empire, the rebellion, the new republic and the new jedi order. A look at 10 of the best noncanon stories october 26, 2015 cody stasiak 1 comment as most of you reading this already know, when disney acquired the rights to star wars, all of the previously released expanded universe content was discarded as not being official canon. The 10 best star wars legends books, ranked screenrant. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Darth plagueis legends star wars explained youtube. Sep 17, 20 the thrawn trilogy were the first star wars books of the modern era. James luceno is the new york times bestselling author of the star wars novels tarkin, darth plagueis, millennium falcon, dark lord. I just finished darth plagueis by james luceno, published by del rey. The rise of darth vader, cloak of deception, labyrinth of evil, as well as the new jedi order novels agents of chaos i. Deception, labyrinth of evil, as well as the new jedi order novels agents of.
This book was the first audiobook i had ever listened to ive gone on to listen to six more star wars books. In the book, it is revealed that palpatine had discovered plagueiss secret to. Bloodline is a star wars novel by claudia gray, published by del rey books on may 3, 2016. If you missed part 1, you can click here to go back and check out the list and get a little background into what a legends title is. Events that occur between 67 years and up to 2 years. Enlistment 6765 years before the battle of yavin 1. The clone wars decide your destiny, heir to the empire, star wars. Jan 10, 2012 this book was the first audiobook i had ever listened to ive gone on to listen to six more star wars books. Darth plagueis and darth sidious, master and acolyte, target the galaxy for domination and the jedi order for annihilation. Rise of empire era all media types 27 star wars episode vii. Feb 09, 2017 as a disclaimer to stay consistent with all my other answers ive held that i view star wars like history, its all part of the same story so its silly to say parts are better or worse. Nov 18, 2016 this list of the top 15 noncanon star wars stories includes books that examine sith mythology, jedi training, ancient worlds and the murderous rampage of darth vader. Jedi eclipse, the unifying force, and the ebook darth maul.
The thrawn trilogy were the first star wars books of the modern era. Star wars legends by luceno, james from amazons fiction books store. In other words, in what disney now calls legends, here are the best noncanon stories we wish were still part of the continuity. The underworld fortyseven standard years before the harrowing reign of emperor palpatine, baldemnic was nothing more than an embryonic world in the outer rims auril sector, populated by reptilian sentients who expressed as little tolerance for outsiders as they. Ive only really been a star wars fan for about a year now so i knew nothing of anything in legends, and this book is probably better than any of the canon books ive read so far. The rise of darth vader, cloak of deception, and labyrinth of evil, as well as the new jedi order novels agents of chaos i. It was originally scheduled for release in october of 2008, but its release was canceled. It also adds some very interesting details about the siths grand plan for destroying the jedi and how the plan evolves based on opportunities and. This story is canon the back story of darth plagueis and darth sidious was developed handinglove with the highest authorities at lucasfilm, to ensure that nothing contradicts george lucass vision of his creations. Star wars legends series found in space opera for decades, the legends novels have expanded the universe of star wars in novels as varied and vibrant as the planets and star systems that compose this epic saga. Darth plagueis was a dark lord of the sith who was so wise and so powerful that he could influence the midichloreans to create life. Ask any star wars reader what book to start with, and nine times out of 10, youll get the same answer.
Hego damask darth plagueis works archive of our own. James luceno is the new york times bestselling author of the star wars. Darth plagueis, by james luceno, is one that has the potential to do just that. In my opinion, it does what a star wars novel can do at its best, augment the films for the better. Darth plagueis is a novel by james luceno that tells the backstory of the dark lord of the sith, darth plagueis. New york times bestseller the best star wars publication to date. Darth plagueis is a fictional character in the star wars franchise, first mentioned in star wars. The exact chronology of the events described in this article is currently unknown. I found it to be a really rich expansion to the star wars universe. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc.
The book then cuts back 35 years, as darth plagueis and his master, darth tenebrous, arrive on the world of baldemnic to. Darth plagueis and darth sidious, master and acolyte, target the galaxy for domination. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic. For like no other disciple of the dark side, darth plagueis learns to command the ultimate power. Top 10 star wars legends novels and series last week we started the top 10 star wars legends novels and series, and this week we finish it up the remaining top 5 titles. Oct 30, 2012 9780345511287excerpt lucerno star wars darth plagueis part one. Darth plagueis star wars legends mass market paperback october 30, 2012. It creates a strong timeline following the development of the sith and their effect on the galaxy from the knights of the old republic through to the build up to the events of attack of the clones. James lucenos new book, darth plagueis, largely retells the story of episode i the phantom menace but from the sith perspective of palpatines master and then of palpatine himself. Also there are so many great books, no list or ranking could.
Under lucasfilm president kathleen kennedys direction, the company for the first time ever has formed a story group to oversee and coordinate all star. Star wars books are a dimeadozen nowadays, so it takes something unique to stand out in the overwhelmingly mediocre crowd. This star wars legends article contains information that is affected by the star wars. The amount of insight we get into the dark side, the failings of the jedi, the siths grand plan and the politics. As an apprentice, he embraces the ruthless ways of the sith. The force awakens 2015 16 star wars original trilogy 12. Darth plagueis is a fictional character in the star wars franchise. A definitive legends clone wars timeline was never established by lucasfilm. See the complete star wars legends graphic novels series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Books ive only really been a star wars fan for about a year now so i knew nothing of anything in legends, and this book is probably better than any of the canon books ive read so far. This book gives insight to to turn an apprentice into a master. With a rich cast of characters that includes beloved favoritesluke skywalker, han solo, and princess leia organaalong with new villains and heroes, sith lords and jedi knights.
Set over 20 years after the events of the 1983 film return of the jedi and several years before 2015s star wars. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The purpose of this page is to actively encourage lucasfilm, disney and del rey to continue making new stories in the star wars eu under the. Darth plagueis is one of the best star wars books that ive read. With a rich cast of characters that includes beloved favoritesluke skywalker, han solo, and princess leia organaalong with.
Like all sith lords before him, he craves absolute power. The star wars legends graphic novels book series by multiple authors includes books force storm, prisoner of bogan, the golden age of the sith, and several more. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream. Plagueis s chosen apprentice, darth sidious, secretly studies the ways of the sith, while publicly rising to power in the galactic government, first as senator, then as chancellor, and eventually as emperor. Youtube everything palpatine really did when he killed plagueis star wars explained duration. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading darth plagueis. Darth plagueis is the most revelatory star wars novel since. The star wars legends book series by multiple authors includes books dookus secret army star wars. Darth plagueis, remembered as darth plagueis the wise, was a male muun dark lord of the sith and heir to the lineage of darth bane. He is the mentor and murder victim of future emperor palpatine, a.
Prolific star wars novelist luceno millennium falcon, 2008, etc. And when the time is right, he destroys his master but vows never to suffer the same fate. Darth plagueis was a dark lord of the sith, so powerful and so wise that he could use the force to influence the midichlorians to create life. Taking place in the years leading up to the first star wars prequel film, the phantom menace, lucenos novel mostly just engages in gapfilling, expanding on the role that sith lord darth plagueis played in training and. We are primarily a source of discussion and news for anything involving the star wars expanded universe legends or story group canon. Darth sidious, who later frames his history and reputed ability to control natural phenomena of life and death as a legend used to lure anakin skywalker to the dark side of the force. It is not for comics or short stories in legends continuity. He is also the author of the fantasy novel hunt for the.
Darth plagueis by james luceno from amazons fiction books store. Star wars legends stories cover a timeframe that stretches back to 25,000 years before the battle of yavin and up to 140 years after it, so to make it easier to place a storys chronological setting, lucasbooks introduced five eras of adventure in 2000. No star wars novel really encompasses elements, ideas and characters from so wide a spectrum across the star wars universe. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Ebook star wars darth plagueis libro electronico descargar. James luceno takes darth plagueis down the dark path and never looks back. A nobullshit beginners guide to star wars books simple. The 10 best stories in the star wars expanded universe. Darth plagueis and darth sidious, master and acolyte, target the galaxy for dominationand the jedi order for. At long last, the star wars story of the mysterious sith lord darth plagueis and his apprentice, darth sidious, is revealed.