Now as a fan of the star wars expanded universe, i consider most of the books to be canon on some level, but the above statement seems to imply. He serves as the posthumous overarching antagonist of the skywalker saga of films despite being mentioned once and the titular villainous protagonist of the 2012 novel darth plagueis. 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. Labyrinth of evil, luceno draws on his storytelling.
James luceno takes darth plagueis down the dark path and never looks back. It covers such a long period in pre yavin history but it does it in such a way that it fits. Darth plagueis star wars legends mass market paperback october 30, 2012. No the novel plagueis isnt part of the disney canon continuity. Save for sidious, no sentient being in close to five thousand years had set foot in the shr. Darth plagueis by james luceno, 9780099542643, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. You will never look at the prequels in the same light again. 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.
But like no sith lord ever, he possesses the ultimate powerover life and death. Darth plagueis by james luceno legends star wars minute. The rise of darth vader, cloak of deception, labyrinth of evil, as well as the new jedi order novels agents of chaos i. The snoke is plagueis theory was born out of early speculation for star wars. Set a thousand years before the events of star wars. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
Best star wars book in a while this book was really awesome. However, sue rostoni later stated that the book had been reinstated, and the novel was to be released on january 10, 2012. Episode i the phantom menace, this new novel is a thrilling followup to star wars. I just finished darth plagueis by james luceno, published by del rey. Darth plagueis is the most revelatory star wars novel since. Darth plagueis for me is the biggest event in the saga since the release of episode iii.
Episode iii revenge of the sith, in which palpatine frames his life as a legend to lure anakin skywalker to the dark side of the force. Darth plagueis is a densely packed book with many characters spanning several decades of the star wars timeline. However the author who made the novel has made references to it in the canon novel tarkin. One of them is the book entitled star wars darth plagueis novela by james luceno. 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. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading darth plagueis.
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. The last jedi as fans scrambled to discover the true identity of the new villain and master to kylo ren, supreme leader snoke. In my opinion, it does what a star wars novel can do at its best, augment the films for the better. The novel does have less fighting and action sequences with more political captivation. Perhaps no character in star wars storytelling has as compelling and surprising of a journey as maul.
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. Oct 30, 2012 the best star wars publication to date. The character is first mentioned in the 2005 film star wars. It was originally scheduled for release in october of 2008, but its release was canceled.
Darth plagueis is a novel by james luceno that tells the backstory of the dark lord of the sith, darth plagueis. Verdict a veteran author of many star wars novels dark lord. Its kill or be killed in the space penitentiary that houses the galaxys worst criminals, where convicts face off in gladiatorial combat while an underworld gambling empire reaps the profits of the illicit. Then i heard that disney halted production on all noncanon toysaction figures, except for darth plagueis and mara jade, which suggests that they are going to be using these characters at some. A film based on james lucenos novel could only be a good thing. Darth plagueis star wars legends is an excellent book. Detailing palpatines apprenticeship, and revealing more about his master, darth plagueis that he told anakin about, the novel veers into new territory for the star wars series. It talks about the beginning of darth sidiouss former master and how he help set up the events that leads to sidious rise through power. Oct 15, 2015 donate to help improve frequency and quality of content. Darth sidious was the apprentice and murderer of plagueis. Pdf star wars darth plagueis download full pdf book download. 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.
Star wars books about darth plagueis youtini reading guide. Darth plagueis and darth sidious discover a way to annihilate the jedi before they can even comprehend that the sith still exist. Star wars episode 7 the darth plagueis theory youtube. This week in star wars, a new lego ultimate collector starfighter joins the fleet, we get our first look at the upcoming star wars. Star wars darth plagueis audiobook page 5 audiobooks. A sith lord with the ability to manipulate life and death, plagueis is the mentor and murder victim of palpatine darth sidious. Luceno manages to juggle the numerous character voices well with a strong command. Darth plagueis was a dark lord of the sith, so powerful and so wise. 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 menace. Darth pelagueis is one of the most elusive characters in star wars.
One of the best works in the expanded universe, darth plagueis brings a dark, sith edge to star wars. Darth plagueis was a dark lord of the sith, so powerful and so wise that he could use the. Is the novel darth plagueis by james luceno considered canon in the star wars universe no. Darth plagueis was a male dark lord of the sith who, at some point prior to the invasion of naboo, chose sheev palpatine, a human from naboo, as his apprentice. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Darth plagueis is a fictional character in the star wars franchise. I found it to be a really rich expansion to the star wars universe.
After years of waiting, this novel finally reveals the origins of the legendary emperor palpatine, as well as the legend of his master, darth plagueis the wise. Learn about darth plagueis by james luceno, and why its a mustread for any star wars fan. Obsessed with eternal life, he experimented with ways to cheat death and create new life from the midichlorians. Darth plagueis is easily one of the best star wars novels available today and in my opinion far surpasses many of the newer canon stories. This is a very good star wars novel, set before and during the events of the prequel trilogy. The book is originally published on 10th january 2012 and published by del rey books.
A new hope, drew karpyshyns electrifying darth bane novels take us deep into the dark side. Star wars darth plagueis audiobook audiobooks free. Darth plagueis is the posthumous overarching antagonist of the star wars franchise. At long last, the star wars story of the mysterious sith lord darth plagueis and his apprentice, darth sidious, is revealed new york times bestseller the best star wars publication to date. Download darth plagueis epub by james luceno science fiction. The book follows the story of darth plagueis, and he is the main character, but in reality the star of the book is palpatine, and we learn how he went from being a teenager, to being a sith lord and supreme chancellor. Tenebrous had told him from the start that the republic, with help from the sith, would continue to descend into corruption and disorder, and that a time would come when it would have to rely on the strengths of an enlightened leader, capable of saving the lesser masses from being ruled by their unruly passions, jealousies, and desires. Narration for the audio version was performed by daniel davis.
Darth plagueis, a star wars legends novel written by james luceno released on january 10, 2012. Darth plagueis, by james luceno, is one that has the potential to do just that. Star wars has never officially set the timelines of darth plagueis and darth sidious lives, but its clear from their story that neither man followed the normal pattern of life and death. At long last, the story of the mysterious sith lord, darth plagueis, and his apprentice, darth sidious, is revealed. Jan 10, 2012 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. 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. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read darth plagueis. Other than this book, theres just not much information about him to be found. James luceno is a master at writing star wars and absolutely nails the political intrigue, back stabbing and manoeuvrings that brought about the rise of the galactic empire. As master and disciple, plagueis and palpatinewho took the sith moniker darth sidiousworked together for years, trying to unlock the secrets of immortality as plagueis. Jedi eclipse, the unifying force, and the ebook darth maul. Like all sith lords before him, he craves absolute power. Part of the initial arrival at darth plagueis was born out of a fan desire for everything in star wars to be connected, in the same way, fans speculated rey was a skywalker, finn was. Darth plagueis by james luceno from waterstones today.
We are primarily a source of discussion and news for anything involving the star wars expanded universe legends or story group canon. Jan 10, 2012 darth plagueis, by james luceno, is one that has the potential to do just that. He had such a knowledge of the dark side that he could even keep the ones he cared about from dying. This book gives the reader new knowledge and experience. On august 22, 2011, it was announced on the star wars books. Is the novel darth plagueis by james luceno considered canon in the star wars universe. This book is for the star wars lovers through and through. The 10 best star wars legends books, ranked screenrant. Darth plagueis is arguably one of the finest star wars novels ever written. This book gives insight to to turn an apprentice into a master. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk.
According to readers, the book is really good and owns the descriptive overwhelming story. This week in star wars, grab some snacks and settle in to watch star wars. James luceno is the new york times bestselling author of the star wars novels millennium falcon, dark lord. Star wars legends star wars legends book 19 kindle edition by luceno, james. While the phantom menace, clone wars, rebels, and even solo present part of the picture with regard. The book even ties in with other books such as the darth maul book and the phantom menace. 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 games. A masterpiece of intrigue, republic politics and finance, and most of all, an insight into the workings of the sith. After that guide obtained brandnew lease on life and was put back on the schedule for a 2012 release. It connects perfectly with episode 1 the book finishes more or. Episode iii revenge of the sith, in which palpatine frames his life as a legend. A guide to star wars books and comics about darth maul.
New york times bestseller the best star wars publication to date. Welcome to the star wars expanded universe subreddit. Darth plagueis star wars by james luceno book cover, description, publication history. Plus, we take a look back at the 1983 national library associations reading campaign featuring yoda. Darth plagueis by james luceno penguin books australia. Enlistment 6765 years before the battle of yavin 1. This episode we talk about the darth plagueis theory in star wars episo. Palpatine tells anakin of the legend of darth plagueis, a sith lord who was said to be so powerful he could both create life and prevent people from dying. Darth plagueis star wars by james luceno fantastic fiction.
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Rugess nome darth tenebrous first identified as rugess nome. Oct 30, 2012 9780345511287excerpt lucerno star wars darth plagueis part one. 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. At long last, the star wars story of the mysterious sith lord darth plagueis and his apprentice, darth sidious, is revealed. This book focuses on two sith lords namely darth plagueis and his apprentice darth sidious aka palpatine. Apr, 2018 this video contains his words and excerpts from the audiobook darth plagueis, by james luceno i am not the creator of any of the art, music, overvoice, or characters. Star wars legends star wars legends book 19 kindle edition by james luceno.
In the 2012 novel darth plagueis, the characters backstory is elaborated, but disneys purchase of lucasfilm has relegated that novel to star wars legends, erasing it from the official canon. The darth plagueis novel is one of the best star wars books ever written. 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. Darth plagueis is my favorite book in the entire star wars literary library. A masterpiece of intrigue, republic politics and finance, and most of all, an insight into. Feb 03, 2012 darth plagueis is a densely packed book with many characters spanning several decades of the star wars timeline. 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. 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. I was pretty disappointed that it wasnt going to be considered canonical. The clone wars anthology book cover, and we share some of your comfiest jedi and sith looks. If you are were as curious as i was in how the sith developed such a great plan on how the conquer the galaxy then you must read this book. The novel takes the phantom menace menace and adds a second layer to the film it didnt have until i read this novel. 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.