The rise of skywalker novel debunks that palpatine. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading star wars. The novel darth plagueis was written before the disney takeover, and after they appropriated the rights they decided that everything that happened outside the movies and tv series is no longer canon. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc. On star wars, a gamefaqs message board topic titled is darth plagueis being a muun canon still. His history and characteristics from new canon source materials are recorded below, followed. Darth plagueis treatment, bringing the legendary character from a new hope to full, fascinating life. Over the next month or so we will be taking the book in parts and doing an indepth commentary. The nice thing about darth plagueis legends novel is it is one of the books that shows the legend of darth plagueis, but at the same time keeps him mysterious, because we dont really know what happened. Sep 15, 2014 bestselling star wars veteran james luceno gives grand moff tarkin the star wars. I absolutely love the novel so i was quite disappointed when the novel became legends.
It was originally scheduled for release in october of 2008, but its release was canceled. He is the titular villainous protagonist of the 2012 novel darth plagueis born under the name of hego damask ii, and remembered as darth plagueis the wise, is a muun dark lord of the sith, heir to the lineage of darth bane and a master of midichlorian manipulation. My theory is that the official announcement that darth plagueis novel is canon will come as soon as tfa has been. The only information from episode iii is that darth plagueis was a dark lord of the sith, so powerful and so wise he could use the force to influence the midichlorians to create life. I recently finished reading one of the last, and arguably one of the most important novels from the legends canon. Darth plagueis and darth sidious discover a way to annihilate the jedi before they can even comprehend that the sith still exist. The novel darth plagueis is in the legends line, and isnt canon. James luceno is the new york times bestselling author of the star wars novels millennium falcon, dark lord.
Obi wan kenobis years in the deserts of tatooine are largely unaccounted for in disneys star wars canon. The plot concerns itself with the life and times of the titular character, darth plagueis, and his dual efforts to conquer the galaxy and achieve immortality through manipulation of the midichlorians that. Pdf star wars darth plagueis download full pdf book download. Having experienced lucenos approach to writing star wars villains and the credit he does. Given how masterful james lucenos eponymous 2012 novel about plagueis was, it seems a waste to let. Darth plagueis, a star wars legends novel written by james luceno released on. Sep 10, 2019 unfortunately, disneys takeover of lucasfilm rendered large swathes of star wars material non canon, including plenty of stories involving maul, palpatine and plagueis, such as james lucenos 2012 darth plagueis novel, and the date of the assassination is far harder to place as a result. According to george lucas, plagueis was a muun, a thin, narrowfaced species of alien with a flair for finances. Apprentice to rule of two founder darth bane, zannah was once an innocent orphan named rain until her friend laa was mistakenly killed by a jedi. Just before the tragedy of darth plagueis, the wise found a second life as an internet meme, this 2012 novel dove into the sith lords bizarre origins. In the second novel created in collaboration with the lucasfilm story group, bestselling star wars veteran james luceno gives tarkin the darth plagueis treatment, bringing a legendary character from a new hope to full, fascinating life.
So ive been wanting to read darth plagueis for awhile now but i had never really got into the older eu books. Start by marking tarkin star wars disney canon novel as want to read. Heres why the snoke darth plagueis theories are probably wrong. Narration for the audio version was performed by daniel davis. It notably established plagueis to be a muun just as lucas proposed. But this plan involves a certain nuclear device, so the sith lords send their deadly apprentice to a prison colony to find the merchant who owns it.
As hego damask, the ceo of damask holdings, he goes about life as a wealthy financier, bankrolling the trade federations exploitation of naboos natural plasma reserves. I was thinking to myself yesterday why would the darth plagueis book be all of sudden non canon. Since the darth plagueis novel is no longer canon, is it weird for a star wars movie to mention a named character like that, offhand, and then to never expand on. He seemed cowardly and also simply wicked, and if anakin had not walked in when he did, mace windu would certainly have finished him off. There are many interesting sith lords within star wars legends. Although an excellent book widely considered a fan favorite, darth plagueis now falls under the banner of legends tiein fiction from the vast star wars expanded universe conceived before disney bought lucasfilm and essentially hit the reset button on all those novels, comics and.
Hes not the sort of boldly despicable villain that you love to hate. Darth plagueis is the posthumous overarching antagonist of the star wars franchise. Is the novel darth plagueis by james luceno considered canon in the star wars universe no. The character was created by george lucas as early as the first draft of revenge of the sithdated april 2003and possibly earlier. Darth plagueis is a novel by james luceno that tells the backstory of the dark lord of the sith, darth plagueis. The character of darth plagueis is canon, however, as he was mentioned on screen by chancellor palpatine in star wars. However, sue rostoni later stated that the book had been reinstated, and the novel was to be released on january 10, 2012.
That said, the newer novel tarkin, written by the same author. For twenty years, an expanded universe of novels, comics, and games have supplemented the films and tv shows to create an incredibly deep and detailed star wars universe. In the darth plagueis novel by james luceno, we get an awesome bit of dialogue where darth plagueis himself actually reveals how he feels about continue reading plagueis reveals to palpatine why essence transfer is stupid. Here are some who deserve another shot at being a part of the star wars canon. May 03, 2016 darth plagueis has a great tiein to the star wars movies and was very wide in scope and has great character detail. Tarkin meets the requirements for star wars canon where darth plagueis is just an extended universe novel. Since the darth plagueis novel is no longer canon, is it. In the new canon what do we actually know about darth plagueis. Though most of plagueis back story is now non canon, he is still a figure in the new continuity thanks to references to him in revenge of the sith and the book tarkin. Despite it no longer being part of the official star wars canon, anymore which is not to say that nothing in it is still true, in the canon universe, just that disney.
Discussions your personal canon jedi council forums. Right now in star wars canon, theres one big gap in the story of the sith empires fall, and its eventual return. Darth plagueis is the type of star wars expanded universe book that begs a deeper look. The rise of skywalker has officially made darth revan from biowares knights of the old republic canon, as a legion of sith troopers were named after him. It was an absolute joy to read, and i really cannot believe that it has taken me so long to get round to reading it. Im reading tarkin right now and it makes references to darth plagueis that confirm information that was in the plagueis novel, even though its considered noncanon. I personally dont understand why palpatine would be talking to dorkface about his own former master. With the darth plagueis novel considered legendsby a senior lfl employee. Before you get all pedantic on us and point out that darth plagueis is currently a part of official star wars canon, lets take a deeper look. What if palpatine never killed darth plagueis star wars explained. Ive been a great admirer of james lucenos star wars work in the past, especially his book darth plagueis about the eponymous sith lord who was the master of darth sidious.
In terms of star wars canon, plagueis is hardly a big beast. My reasoning is that should dp be involved in the st in some way then disney declaring that the novel is canon beforehand would be a huge tipoff that he is involved in the st. Star wars legends characters fans want to see return. 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.
Darth plagueis is a star wars legends novel by james luceno set during the final decades of the old republic beginning approximately 67 years before the battle of yavin in a new hope. What obiwan forgot to give to luke canon star wars. Does this mean that it is canon even though its legends. Tarkin by comparison is very narrow in scope and vague in details. I am however very into the new star wars canon, but would still like to read dp ive heard its very good and ties into the phantom menace quite a bit. The novel covers the later life and machinations of sith lord darth plagueis real name hego damask ii, over a roughly fiftyyear period predating and culminating concurrently with the climax of the phantom. There is the cannon page on star wars wiki for him. Darth plagueis, a star wars legends novel written by james luceno released on january 10, 2012. Nov 26, 2019 our very first official canon novel set solidly in the legendary dark times between episodes iii and iv, a new dawn will introduce readers to two ma in characters from the upcoming star wars. Perhaps no character in star wars storytelling has as compelling and surprising of a journey as maul. Things like the classic star wars from marvel in the 1970s are complete nonos for canon but again, are fun to read. I am a huge believer in supreme leader snoke being darth plagueis. Darth plagueis is a fictional character in the star wars franchise, first mentioned in star wars.
Darth plagueis shortly before the lucasfilm canon reset, takes a rather different tone with his villainous protagonist. Dec 01, 2014 my theory is that the official announcement that darth plagueis novel is canon will come as soon as tfa has been released for a little while. Interesting this is the description for the tarkin novel on amazon. Why luke skywalker believed darth plagueis wasnt real canon. No the novel plagueis isnt part of the disney canon continuity.
Darth plagueis the wise is a dark lord of the sith and master of darth sidious, the emperor palpatine. How the episode 9 novelization changed darth plagueiss. At first motivated by a desire to please his master and only father figure, yet in many ways a caged animal with a feral bloodlust for jedi, maul is a truly frightening and heartbreaking figure. After that guide obtained brandnew lease on life and was put back on the schedule for a 2012 release. A star wars book, darth plagueis, told the story of the characters backstory but it is no longer considered star wars canon. Aden the book is not canon because the purchase of lucasfilm by disney, and they said everything except the clone wars tv show, is no longer canon. Star wars darth plagueis audiobook page 5 audiobooks. The prequel trilogy a graphic novel mentioned only star wars. This is a novel part of what is known nowadays as legends in the star wars novel series, in other words, noncanonical anymore featuring the events of the life of darth plagueis and his apprentice darth sidious. The plot concerns itself with the life and times of the. However, in the past, star wars has always been pretty flexible on whats canon about the events in the now legends universe.
The novel follows the life of darth plagueis as he kills his own master, darth tenebrous, and begins his quest for immortality through the manipulation of the midichlorians. Since the darth plagueis novel is no longer canon, is it weird for a. This means that the character could conceivably reenter the core saga but with a new interpretation subtly or. Rebels animated serieskanan jarrus and hera syndullaand will feature jacket art by doug wheatley, as well as a foreword by dave filoni, one of. His story was massively expanded upon in the 2012 star wars legends novel darth plagueis, written by james luceno. Hes not the sort of boldly despicable villain that. Bestselling star wars veteran james luceno gives grand moff tarkin the star wars.
Jedi lost, by cavan scott just about as far back as we can go with current canon media, this one dives into the backstory of christopher lees notorious darth tyranus, the sith formerly known as dooku, following him from childhood to roughly a decade before phantom menace with a framing story set during the clone wars. Here are the best star wars books from the old cannon. Mainly cause darth plagueis was the most powerful sith to exist in all star wars history. Rather then looking at the plagueis novel from a character standpoint, look to what general conclusions can be drawn from it in ways that includes. Since the darth plagueis novel is no longer canon, is it weird for a star wars movie to mention a named character like that, offhand, and then to never expand on himher in any canonical book, comic, or tv show.
Star wars is an american epic space opera franchise, created by george lucas and centered around a film series that began with the. Does any of the darth plagueis book go against canon. Despite what acolytes of the expanded universe, most of which was uncanonised last year, might believe, the vast majority of star wars. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. What if palpatine never killed darth plagueis star wars. Could it possibly mean a possible darth plagueis appearance in the new movies now that he isnt even officially dead. Tarkin star wars disney canon novel by james luceno. Though most of plagueis back story is now noncanon, he is still a figure in the new continuity thanks to references to him in revenge of the sith and the book tarkin. Darth plagueis treatment, bringing a legendary character from a new hope to full, fascinating life. 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.
Save for sidious, no sentient being in close to five thousand years had set foot in the shr. Labyrinth of evil, luceno draws on his storytelling skill and prodigious knowledge of the world created by filmmaker george lucas to craft a complex tale of ambition and desire. A guide to star wars books and comics about darth maul. Star wars legends star wars legends book 19 kindle edition by luceno, james. The rise of skywalker novel debunks the theory that palpatine is actually darth plagueis, referencing the two as separate individuals. Loyal proponent of the republic and trusted ally of the jedi order. The character of darth plagueis is only mentioned in two canon sources. While the phantom menace, clone wars, rebels, and even solo present part of the picture with regard.
He was so obsessed with his power that sidous says that it was his. This means that the character could conceivably reenter the core saga but with a new interpretation subtly or even wildly different in the future. The death of a star didnt necessarily curtail its light, and indeed sidious could see evidence of that sometimes even in vaderthe barest. However the author who made the novel has made references to it in the canon novel tarkin. Kenobi novel darth plagueis novel clone wars comic series realistic. However, this book is no longer canon, so we cannot assume that plagueis backstoryspecies are the same in the new star wars canon. A new dawn by john jackson miller, published in september 2014. Jan 10, 2012 this wasnt just another star wars novel. Sep 29, 2015 darth plagueis the wise is a dark lord of the sith and master of darth sidious, the emperor palpatine. Star wars books about darth plagueis youtini reading guide. He is the mentor and murder victim of future emperor sheev palpatine a. All we really know about him now is that he was the master of darth sidious, who killed him in his sleep.
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