ROGUE ONE GALACTIC MAPS ioe) foul = | <t —Q + ee) i =~ < jen iS) = ee! <a) + i“) [am < = ao) RS WARS GALACTIC MAPS “AN ILLUSTRATED ATLAS OF THE STAR WARS UNIVERSE Ilustrated by Tim McDonagh Written and edited by Emil Fortune Designed by Richie Hull Many thanks to Michael Siglain, Samantha Holland, Pablo Hidalgo, Jason Fry, Matt Martin, and everyone else ‘ho helped pur this book together. © & TM 2016 Lucasfilm Led All rights reserved. Published by Disney * Lucasfilm Pres, an imprint of Disney Book Group. No part ofthis book may be reproduced of tranisthitted in any form ot by any means, electronic of mechanical, including photocopying. recording, ot by any information storage and retrieval system, without written permission from the publisher. For information addess Disney + Lucasfilm Pres, 1101 Flower Street, Glendale, California 91201 Printed in Poland First United States Hardcover Edition, December 2016 13579108642 N919-9514-4-16309 ISBN 978-1-368-00306-3 Library of Congress Control Number: 2016942971 Visie the oficial Ster Wars website af; www starwars com, aa | Aree WARS GALACTIC MAPS AN ILLUSTRATED ATLAS OF THE STAR WARS UNIVERSE WRITTEN BY EMIL FORTUNE ILLUSTRATED BY TIM McDONAGH ‘Dieney PRESS Los ANGELEs * New York INTRODUCTION he Graf Archive covers the majority of the moon Orchis 2. Its endless shelves, galleries, and databanks contain texts, artworks, antiques, and preserved plants and Euitnals from every sector af che galaxy; Items that cannot be immediately identified are moved to the underground Shadow Stacks, where they wait to be processed, often for many Race vane ics tess dunt bates is an important part of an Archivist's training, a kind of final exam, The challenge is to come back with an unexpected treasure. It can be dangerous, as one young student discovered when the mummified ghest he was examining turned out to be merely-hibernating. .. "These ancient hand-drawn maps were unearthed from the Shadow Stacks by a far luckier student. The Head Curator's theory is that they are the work of the reat Ithorian artist Gammit Chond. re kaiow very little alee he “fesy of his works have survived—but these maps show much of his characteristic style and flair. Chond never traveled off-world, and it is rumored that he never ventured more than a day's walk from his home. However, he was fascinated by the tales of travelers, and many of his works depict their stories peacienice in the rest of the galaxy. Of course, these maps are not strictly accurate, No one should try to cross the Jundland Wastes using Chond’s map of Tatooine. The artist was more interested in the feel of these strange worlds and the galaxy-shaking events that took place on them. These maps seem to be centered on the saga of the legendary Skywalker family. ile many of the things Chond has included are facts, some may merely be tales spun by explorers. Together, it all presents a unique view of a fascinating slice of history. After several years of painstaking restoration, it is my great privilege, and that of the Graf Archive, to present this never- before-seen collection of art to the galaxy. —Amel Fortoon, Director, Graf Archive == 2 f-=aio L3 Bo @ <= Io e 32 BBY TIMELINE This timeline describes the period of history covered in these maps, from the Clone Wars between the Republic and the Separatists, to the Galactic Civil War between the Empire and the Rebel Alliance, and beyond. Z Dates in this book are given using the “asy-aay” dating Fa wey system, which is centered on the Battle of Yavin, when the first Death Star was destroyed. Therefore, 5 sy is five years before the Battle of Yavin, and 5 any is five years after. ‘The galaxy is governed by the Republic, On the capical world, Coruscant, senators from a thousand worlds meet to debare the future while the’ Jedi Order maintains peace and harmony. ‘The powerful Trade Federation, which controls galactic trade, bullies the remote world Naboo. Two Jedi, Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi, are sent to negotiate peace. However, the Trade Federation tries to assassinate the Jedi and Sd sends its bactle droid armies to Naboo to capture Queen Padmé Amidala. Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi rescue the queen but are forced to flee. Their ship needs repairs, so they stop on the remote desert world ‘Tatooine, Here they meet a slav. boy named Anakin Skywalker, whose potential as a Jedi is the greatest Qui-Gon has ever seen. ‘The Jedi win Anakin’ freedom and take him away with them. ‘The Jedi escort Queen Amidala to Coruscant, but she cannot persuade the Senate to help Naboo. She returns to her homeworld with Qui-Gon, ‘Obi-Wan, Anakin, and their Gungan friend, Jar Jar Binks. ‘The Gungans fight a bartle against the Trade Federation's droid army as the queen retakes her palace. A sinister and deadly assassin— the Sith Lord Darth Maul— has been tracking the Jedi. He and his master, Darth Sidious, are secretly behind the Trade Federation's invasion. In a fierce battle beneath the city of Theed, he slays Qui-Gon Jinn. But Obi-Wan cuts Darth Maul in half, seemingly destroying ‘The Gungans and the Naboo forces defeat the droid army with the help of Anakin Skywalker. The Trade Federation is forced to withdraw. Senator Palpatine of Naboo is made Supreme Chancellor. Secretly, he is the evil Sith Lord Darth Sidious. He plans to start a galactic war to scare the Republic into building up the military he needs in order to seize absolute power for himself. The former Jedi Master Count Dooku has sparked a crisis, with his Confederacy of Independent Systems—the so- called Separatists—threatening to splic from the Republic. The Senate must decide whether or not ro create an Army of the Republic, Padmé Amidala, who is now a senator, is a major opponent of this plan. A series of attempts on Senator Amidala’ life leads Obi-Wan Kenobi to the planet Kamino. Here, he discovers an army of dlones. They were secretly ordered by anow-dead Jedi Master and are based on the bounty hunter Jango Fett, who is the assassin Kenobi has been secking, He follows Fett to Geonos ‘Anakin, now a Jedi apprentice, is assigned to protect Padmé. They travel to Naboo together, where they begin to fall in love. But ‘Anakin is troubled by dreams about his mother, Shmi, whom he was forced to leave behind on Tatooine many years ago. On Tatooine, Anakin discovers that his mother has been kidnapped by the Sand People. ~ He is unable to save her life, and in a rage, he slaughters the entire tribe. Obi-Wan is captured on Geonosis by the Separatists. They also capture Anakin and Padmé when the couple tries to rescue Obi-Wan. Jedi Master Mace Windu leads a team of Jedi to the rescue, backed by the clone army that now serves the Republic. Windu slays Fert, but Count Dooku escapes, pursued by Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi. The Jedi catch up with Dooku, but he reveals thar he is che Sith Lord Darth Tyranus, the new apprentice of Darth Sidious. He easily defeats both Anakin and Obi-Wan. Ieis only the last- minute intervention of Grand Master Yoda that saves them. Dooku is forced to fice, but his work is done. The Republic now has its army. ‘On Naboo, Anakin marries Padmé Amidala in secret. Meanwhile, the Clone Wars have begun as the Separatists under Count Dooku battle Palpatine’s Republic armies. ‘The armies of the Republic are now led by the Jedi. Master Kenobi and Jedi Knight Skywalker defeat a Separatist invasion of the planet Christophsis with the help of Ahsoka Tano, Skywalker’s new Padawan apprentice. ‘The Separatists attempt co turn the planet Rodia against the Republic, capturing Senator Amidala. She escapes with the help of Jar Jar Binks and keeps Rodiss support. With the help of the Twi'lek freedom fighter Cham Syndulla, Master Mace ‘Windu retakes the planet Ryloth from the Separatists. Their heroic actions are long remembered in song among the Twi'lek people. Republic forces launch a massive attack on Geonosis, the home of the Separatist’ droid armies. They ‘The Nightsisters of Dathomir attempt to assassinate Count Dooku. In revenge, he sends his army, led by General Grievous, to destroy them. Despite the witch (Old Daka raising an army of the undead to oppose his droids, Grievous is successful. ‘The former Sith Lord Darth Maul, who was thought to have perished during the Battle of Naboo, resurfaces with his fearsome apprentice, Savage Opress. Now equipped with cyborg legs, he seeks revenge on his one-time master, Darth Sidious, and his enemy Obi-Wan Kenobi. Onderon’s king, Sanjay Rash, sides with the Separatists. With the help of Absoka Tano, a group of rebels led by Steela Gerrera and her brother Saw fights bravely to resist them. The Onderon rebels would eventually form part of the Rebel Alliance. Mauls Shadow Collective, formed of Death Watch members and various criminal gangs, takes over the planet Mandalore. As revenge on Obi-Wan Kenobi, Maul kills Duchess Satine Kryze, for whom Kenobi had strong feelings. Maul’ victory is short-lived, as Darth Sidious arrives to defeat both him and Opress. Ahsoka Tano is framed for a Separatist bombing by the traitorous Jedi Padawan Barriss Offee, Though her innocence is eventually proven by her master, Anakin Skywalker, she decides to leave the Jedi Order. The Separatists attack Coruscant and kidnap Chancellor Palpatine, Skywalker and Kenobi mount a rescue. Skywalker defeats Dooku in single combat, and Palpatine goads him into killing the Count, who was secretly his own apprentice. i A Though he is the hero of the bartle of Coruscant, Anakin is troubled by the Jedi’s mistrust of him and his mentor Chancellor Palpatine. He is also plagued by dreams that seem to predict the death of his wife, Padmé. Anakin discovers that Palpatine is Darth Sidious, bur the Sith Lord promises he can help save Padmé. When Mace Windu tries to arrest the Chancellor, Anakin helps destroy Master Windu. He falls to the dark side and his new master names him Darth Vader. Vader is sent to the Jedi Temple to massacre all those he finds there, Meanwhile, Palpatine issues Order 66 to the clone army—a secret command enforced by a chip in the ones brains that compels them to assassinate the Jedi. Almost all the Jedi perish, though Obi-Wan Kenobi and Grand Master Yoda survive. p)) in orbic above Mustafa. A daring (On Utapau, Obi-Wan Kenobi’ clone troops have comered General Grievous, but they turn their fire on Kenobi as Order 6 is issued. Obi-Wan escapes and duels Grievous, killing the cyborg. Grand Master Yoda goes to the Senate on Coruscant t0 confront Darth Sidious, but he is unable to defeat the Sith Lord in combat. The Jedi retreats and exiles himself to the swampy planet Dagobah. Vader travels to the lava world Mustafar, where he slays the Separatist leaders, ending the Clone Wars for his master. Obi-Wan follows him and defeats him in an epic duel. Vader’ injuries are severe and requite him to wear a black cyborg suit of armbr to survive. Padmé Amidala gives birch to wins, Luke and Leia, bur does not survive, Luke is hidden on ‘Tatooine with the Lars family, and Leia is adopted by Senator Bail Organa of Alderaan. Supreme Chancellor Palpatine declares himself the Galactic On the remote planet Lothal, a group of rebels led by Hera Jedi Padawan Kanan Jarrus is street thief, joins the crew of their in the ways of the Jedi. 4epy After many battles, Kanan Jarrus is captured by the Grand Inquisitor, a fearsome Jedi hunter. He is taken aboard Grand Moff Tarkin’s flagship, the Sovereign, raid by his friends frees Jar who then defeats the Inquisitor in combat, The Inquisitor and the Sovereign are both destroyed. A covert team of rebel agents is tasked with a crucial mission— to steal the plans of the Empire's new battle station, the Death Star. The mission is led by Cassian Andor and Jyn Erso. ‘The Rogue One team goes to the planet Jedha. Synillla of Ryloth and the former formed. Ezra'Bridger, an orphaned ship, the Ghost and begins to train tee 3 ABY Darth Vader captures the Tantive IV and its passenger Princess Leia Organa, the senator from Alderaan. He accuses her of being a rebel traitor who possesses the Death Star plans, but the princess has already sent chem off the ship, in her droid R2-D2. R2-D2 and his counterpart, C-3PO, meet Luke Skywalker on Tatooine and take him to meet Obi-Wan Kenobi. When the Empire kills his aunt and uncle, Luke decides to train as a Jedi and to fight for the rebels against the Empire. Luke, Obi-Wan, R2-D2, and C-3PO travel to Mos Eisley spaceport, where they hire Han Solo and Chewbacca to take them and the secret plans to the rebels on Alderaan, They travel in Solos ship, the Millennium Falcon, to Alderaan, only to discover that the planet has been destroyed by the Death Star. The crew rescues Leia from Imperial custody and they flee to the Millennium Falcon. Obi-Wan confronts his former pupil, Darth Vader. He sacrifices himself, becoming one with the Force, as his friends make their escape. The Empire tracks the Falcon to the moon Yavin 4. As the Death Star closes in on their base, the rebels launch a desperate starfighter raid against the battle station. Using the Force, Luke Skywalker fires the shot that destroys it, earning a key victory for the Rebellion. Darth Vader sends probe droids across the galaxy and eventually locates the new rebel base on Hoth. His invasion force is able to destroy it, but not before the rebels escape. Meanwhile, Luke is visited by the spirit of E Obi-Wan Kenobi, who tells Ba 39 him to travel to Dagobah. | Luke meets Yoda on Dagobah and begins his Jedi training. Han, Leia, Chewbacca, and the droids stop at Bespin to repair the Falcon, unaware that Vader's bounty hunter Boba Fett has tracked them there. 3any Vader captures Luke’ friends and freezes Han Solo in carbonite, Han’ friend the Baron Administrator of Cloud Ciry, Lando Calrissian, struggles with his conscience as Boba Fett takes Solo away as a trophy for Jabba the Hutt. Luke travels to Cloud Ciry to rescue his friends. He confronts Vader, who defeats him in a duel, Vader reveals that he is Luke’ father and Luke narrowly escapes in the Millennium Falcon, Leia, Lando, Chewbacca, R2-D2, and Luke rescue Han Solo from Jabba’s palace on Tatooine, slaying the vile gangster, Luke is now a full- fledged Jedi Knight. Luke returns to Dagobah, where his master Yoda has reached the end of his life. The ancient Jedi tells Luke about his family—including the fact that Leia is his sister—and becomes one with the Force. ‘The Rebel Alliance is informed that a second Death Star is nearing completion and that the Emperor will be on board. The rebels plan to destroy it in an all-our attack. Their fleet assembles for the raid, without realizing that it is a trap and the battle station is already operational. Han Solo leads a commando team to the sanctuary moon of Endor to destroy the shield generator protecting the Death Star. The rebels meet the Ewoks, who help them. Luke Skywalker strikes down his father, Darth Vader, but refuses to kill him, knowing that would lead him to the dark side. The Emperor decides to kill Luke, but Anakin Skywalker cannot bear to see his son destroyed and instead sacrifices his own life to defeat the Emperor. Luke escapes the Death Star. With the shield down, Lando Calrissian and Wedge Antilles destroy the battle station, Not long afterward, the Empire is finally defeated at the Bartle of Jakku, and a New Republic is Kylo Ren, the dark enforcer of the First Order, seeks a map to the location of Luke Skywalker, who has withdrawn from galactic affairs. Howevet, the explorer Lor San Teka has already given it to the Resistance’pilot Poe Dameron and his droid, BB-8. A Fitst Order stormtrooper, FN-2187, and a scavenger, Rey, are brought together on Jakku with BB-8. They flee the First Order in a stolen ship, the Millennium Falcon, found in a junkyard. Soon they are intercepted by Han Solo and Chewbacca. Han Solo takes FN-2187— now Finn—and Rey to Takodana. He asks Maz Kanata to arrange passage for BB-8's precious data, The First Order learns of this, and Kylo Ren attacks, capturing Rey and destroying Maz’s castle. The Resistance must attack the First Order's superweapon, Starkiller base, after it destroys the Senate along with the Hosnian system. A small ream will travel to the base to take down the planetary shields so that fighters can attack. Finn, Han Solo, and Chewbacca fly the Millennium Falcon to Starkiller base and meet Rey, who has freed herself from Kylo Ren's clutches. Together, they manage to take down the planetary shields and plane explosives, Han Solo pleads with his son, Ben—now known as Kylo Ren—to turn away from the dark side. But Ren embraces the darkness within himself, and slays his father. With her Force abilities suddenly awakened by the danger, Rey takes the lightsaber of Lutke Skywalker and defeats Kylo Ren in battle. Poe Dameron leads his X-wing squadron in an attack run on the Starkiller and fires the shots that destroy the monstrous weapon. HistroricaL Figures This turbulent period in the history of the galaxy produced many valiant heroes and terrifying villains. From the Clone Wars to the Galactic Civil War and beyond, here are some of the famous—and infamous— faces in this book. =| S The elected queen and senator from Naboo, Amidala fought desperately _agzins che invading Trade Federation aed brought the Jedi nto the war. Her secret marriageto Anakin Skywalker coded tragically, ashe fell wo the dark fide. A heartbroken Padmé died shorly afer giving birth to Luke and Lea ‘The rebel pilot Wedge Antilles had the distinction of helping destroy not one ‘was one of the ike force atthe The ruthless and deadly Duros bounty Ahanter was famed for his exploits during the Clone Wary—a daring holocron theft from the Jedi Temple, a prison beak on Coruscant, and the kidnap sf the Republics Supreme Chancellor, Palpatine. There was no job he would not take on-—For the right price. ‘The roguish gambler Lando Carissian lost his ship the Millenia Falcon wo his fiend Han Solo ina game of rabace. Late, as Baron Administrator of Cloud City he betrayed Solo to the Empire bout soon had a change of heart. General alrissian helped the rebels destroy the second Death Star atthe Butle of Endo. ‘The galuny’s mos feared bounty hunter Jango Fete was chosen asthe genetic template for the Republics clone coopers as part ofa plot by the Sith Lords Chancellor Palpatine and Count Dooku, He fought Obi-Wan Kenobi on amino and was killed during the Battle ‘6 Geonoss by Jedi Mastex Mace Wind. map to Luke Skywaller by his master. After meeting Rey and Fina, he managed rescue. Later, he became a representative to succeed in his mission. BLS was 3 for his planet in the Galactic Senate clever and'resourceful droid, well aware ‘unwittingly helping Chancellor of hr ability co charm. Palpatine seize absolute power. ‘With his pareots arrested by the Empite for rebellious activites, Era grew up ‘on the streets of Lothal’s Capital City, stealing to survive A chance encounter withthe former Jedi Kanan Jarrus and this Spectre cll led Ezra to become Jarras’s apprentice and part of the early Rebel Alliance. ‘A provocol droid built from spare pares by Anakin Skywalker, in his childhood ‘on Tatooine, C-3PO was flent in over seven million forms of communication Despite his anxious nature, C-3PO played a pivotal role in the Galactic Civil ‘War, alongside his constant companion and counterpart, R2-D2, The legendary Wookice Chewbacca Poe Dameron was an ace pilot forthe fought forthe Republic i the Clone Republic who was ecruted by General ‘Wars and later gained fame as one ofthe Organa for ber Resistance eres ofthe Bete of Vv He tnd is friend Han Salo became key figures ia the Rebellion. An ace pilot ard engincer, ‘Chewbacca was also a mighty warioe and crack shot with his boweaster Dooku trained as che Padawan of Jedi Master Yoda and became a Jedi Master Ihimslf. He came to belive the Republic ‘was corrupt and lef o rane a Separatist army against it. As che Sith Lord Darth ‘Tyranus, he was the apprentice of Darth Sidious until his master betrayed him. He was billed by Anakin Skywalker GeNeRAt GRIEVOUS | Boba was a clone of his “father,” Jango Fett and asa boy winemed his death ac of edi Hee grew wp ta become one of the salasy’s most dangerous bounty hunters. "Near the end of the Galactic Civil Wan, hh fll into a sarlace pit on Tatooine while workiag for Jabba the Hutt people and fed the First Order withthe Resistance pilot Poe Dameron, who | Opr-Wan KeNosi SS The Kaleesh warrior Grievous wat « Fearome cybony with amon al of his ‘nginal body replaced by mechanical ‘apgrades” Trined in lighter combat ty Coat Dook, Grievous became a ey Separatist general commanding ast droid armies. He was led by Obi Wan Kenobi near the cod ofthe Clone Wars eat bronght hin Han emer employe, Jabba Tan le eee oe oo wall of his throne room. When Lake Skywalker rescued Han, Printout Leia ‘stayed the Huns, SF sn aka hc Nips ba app by ‘Maul, a Zabrak from Dathomnir, was ‘Darth Sidious asa child. Mon Cata: The vast oceans of Mon Cala are home to the Mon Calamari and Quarren species. A bitter struggle between the two led ro the groups’ taking opposite sides during the Clone Wars. The Republic defeated the Separatists, and Lee-Char of the Mon Calamari proved himself in battle, becoming king. ‘The planet suffered under the Empire, and the Mon Calamari became key allies of the rebel commander of the rebel the Battle of Endor. Mon Calamari ships were some of the largest and most powerful in the rebel fleet. Aparar: A barren world rich in thydonium. During the ‘Wars, the Separatists loaded a stolen freighter with this lone explosive and tried to use it to blow up a top Republic military conference. They were thwarte by D-Squad, a covert team of droids led by Gascon. Colonel Meebur Morasanp: The desolate homeworld of the Sith holds many evil secrets. In the Valley of the Dark Lords, the combs of powerful Sith are haunted by the presence of the dark side. Yoda traveled here as part of quest to discover the secret of immortality and encountered a Danroomne: Once used by the Rebel Allian: the location as a base, it was iven by Princess Leia to Grand Moff Tarkin when he demanded she reveal the rebel headquarters. B Dantooine was too remote to ause demonstrate the Death Star's power, Tarkin targeted her home planet of Alderaan instead. Mortis: Discovered by the Jedi Anakin myster ywalker, Mortis is a ous realm resembling a bizarre planet whose landscape changes constantly. It was home to three powerful Force wiclders, the Daughter, the Son, and the Father, who represented the light, the dark, and balance, respectively. and mountains, haunted by witches and rancors, Dathomit's ightsisters were one of the known groups of Force-users who were neither Jedi nor Sith until conflict with Darth ‘Tyranus and Darth Sidious led to one of their clans being massacred. QueRMiA: Home to the Quermian species—tall, pale humanoids with long necks and two pairs of arms. Quermian Jedi Master Yarael Poof was a respected member of the Jedi Council, known for his skill with diplomacy, illusions, and mind tricks. cia: Felucia’s position in the middle of an important ypersp: target during the Clone Wars. lane made it a ke Many battles were fought for control of it. The planet itself is rm world with great jungles of fungus. It is noted for its production of the valuable healing herb nysillin. Iron: The peaceful Ithorian people, sometimes known as “hammerheads,” tend to the sacred jungles of their homeworlds. They are known for their remarkable farming technology. The Galactic Empire forced them to reveal their secrets in return for sparing the planeta devastating invasion. ‘SERENNO 55 - == is: The capital of the Confederacy of Independent Systems during the Clone Raxus is a beautiful world of forests, plains, and oceans. From here, Count Dooku sparked the Separatist Crisis that led to the Clone Wars and the fall of the Republic Republi Palpatine control of the galaxy’s largest ban i =< Scario: The InterGalactic Banking Clan, one of the most important organizations in the Outer Rim, was based on the y planet Scipio. During the Clone Wars, this key Separatist planet was captured by the giving Chancellor ig system. Jewucan: A world of ice and towering mountain peaks Jelucan was settled in two waves of colonists—the second-wavers became rich miners while the first-wavers clung to their more rigid mountain traditions. Ic is notable as the homeworld of star-crossed lovers Thane Kyrell and Ciena Ree. \ Morasanp ae Serenno: A forested world that was home to Count Dooku, one of the central figures of the Clone Wars. An aristocrat who gave up his title to join the Jedi Order, he later became disillusioned and left to form the Separatists. He was also, secretly, Darth Tyranus, apprentice to Darth Sidious. Loi Say Sayu is a purple jewel of a planet. It is volcanic, with a cracked surface through which lakes of lava bubble up. Ie was once the site of a Jedi prison called the Citadel. When ‘rom orbit, Lola the Separatists took over the planet, they used it to hold Jedi prisoners of their own. Styceon Prime: The snow- capped mountains of Stygeon Prime hid the high-secu prison known as the Spire. Darth Sidious imprisoned former apprentice Darth Maul here. He also kept the remains of Jedi Master Luminara Unduli here to lure in any Jedi who survived the Order's destruction. Manripuw: A grass-covered planet, home to the peace-loving Lurmen. It was used to test a new Separatist weapon, the Defoliator, which destroyed life but not technology—like the Separatists’ battle droids. ‘The scheme was foiled by the Jedi Ana Tano, and Aayla Secura. in Skywalker, Ahsoka Yavin 4: The small jungle moon that served as a base for the Rebel Alliance fe the first Death Star. its assault on This rebel base location was the by the rebel leader and senator Leia Organa during her interrogation by Darth Vader. crucial secret held bacl ee ==5 i i = a a Se Sa ‘E) qu C—O == = Se ee Kar: The shipyards of Kuat are famous throughout the xy. Here, the Republic’ clamator assault ships and ’s Star Destro} were built. A vast man-made ring of factories and spacedocks encircles the planer, allowing huge vessels to be built in orbit. Lornat: A quiet and peaceful agricultural world known for its jogan fruit. At first, Lothal welcomed the Galactic Empire However, the Empire soon n to oppress and exploit Lothal, strip-mining ic for minerals. A famous cell of rebels formed here and won notable victories ALDERAAN: Known for its stunning natural beaury, Alderaan was one of the oldest members of the Galactic Republic, a peaceful world whose people valued art and culture, Because of its leaders’ secret upport for the Rebel Alliance, it was destroyed by the Empire using the Death Star. Manpatore: The Mandalorian people were once renowned as fierce and deadly warriors. However, the New Mandalorians have tried to put the violence of the past behind them. They are opposed by terrorists like Death Watch, operating from their exile on Mandalore’s moon, Concordia ene of the infamous Antar Atrocity, carried out by Grand Moff Tarkin as to former Separatists. Banas: A primitive world on visited by C-3PO and R2-D2 The planet’ ruler is a hologram randed created by a group of pit droids, Onderon’s thick re inhabited by deadly The humans on this planet live in cities protected by thick walls, such as the capital city, Iziz. A key rebel leades Saw Gerrera, waged a guerrilla campaign here against the occupyin; the help paratist forces with the Jedi. An important Core for its ships and pilots. Han Solo and Wedge Antilles were born here, and the Corellian Engineering Corporation manufactured the YT-1300 light freighter the Millennium Fi one of the fast Icon, known as st ships in the galaxy Orp Manrett: A mount world covered by thick, pinkish nous clouds and inhabited by Falleen and humans, Ord Mantel is well known as a base of the Black Sun gang. During the one Wars, Maul’s Shadow Sollective took over the Bla Sun and fought a bar against the Separatists. Coruscant: Capital of the Republic and, later, the Galactic Empire. Itis a planet covered by a vast city of skyscrapers, rising into the sky. After the Galactic Civil War, the Galactic Senate of the Republic moved from system to system on a rotating basis. ISN: During the Clone s, one of Ruusan’s thre moons hid a Separatist base, Skytop Station, eavesdropping on Republic transmissions. 2 us took the iprured R2-D2 here to unlock the Republic’s secrets in his databanks. The droid was rescued by Anakin Skywalker. eneral Grie Garet: Briefly the hiding place of the rebel cell led by Hera Syndulla and Kanan Jarn during the Imperial years Gorse: A mining world, with one side permanently in dark blazing sunlight. Kanan Jarrus met Hera Syndulla here. -ss and the other in Sateucami: Many people who wished to escape the chaos ne W settled on leucami, including clone trooper Cut Lawquan who deserted to raise a family. Eventually, war did reach the planet as the Republic and the Separatists clashed in one of the final battles of the conflict. Hosw1an Prime: With the Empire def Republic rose from the ashes. Its capital was changed by every few years. While the Senate was based on Hosnian ted, a New Prime, the First Order used Starkiller base to destroy the stem, the Senat the Republic’ fleet. Suanniwoue: Lightning s the mountain Jevu. Jedha ws pilgrima ‘occupation, An ancient world, once a place of holy e. During Imperial xtremist rebel Saw Gerrera had a hideout here. Kasuyyyk: The Wookiee homeworld, known for it: majestic wroshyr trees. Ci spiral around their huge trun Sun he homeworld of the Togruta, who are instantly recognizable thanks to their brightly patterned skin, head- tails, and montrals—hollow, cone-shaped horns that allow the Togruta to track movement. Two famous Jedi were from Shili—Jedi Master Shaak Ti and the Padawan Ahsoka Tano. Kessti: One side of this world is lush and beautiful. Elegant palac quisitely tended grounds sit among green forests and crystal lakes. On the other side of the world, vast colonies of slaves labor in the infamous spi Spice smugglers can make vast profits on the “Kessel Run. s and their min Tern: A mountainous jungle planet in a Hutt-controlled area of Wild Space. inhabited by the bizarre monks ch was once of the B’omarr Order, whose transplanted into droid bodi brains we: Tt was the scene of the daring rescue of the infant Rorta the Hutt by Anakin Skywalker. RArTATAK 6 gers comb the debris for salvage. One scavenge abandoned on Jakku as a child and was later caught up in the struggle between the and the First Order. Asepnepo: Emperor Palpati last cruel order, Operation: Cinder, was a revenge scheme as to be put into effect upon his death. It targeted entire worlds for destruction, including Abednedo. An Abednedo pilot, Ello Asty, later flew for the Resistance at Starkiller base. 9 Matastare: The homeworld of the Dug species, Malastare is a forest world whose core is rich ble fuel. During the rs, the Republic tested an electro-proton bomb hei designed to knock out droid armies, However, it awakened the colossal Zillo Beast, which then went on a rampage. Nano: One of the galaxy's most beautiful worlds, with lush grasslands, winding rivers, and tall waterfalls. The crust of the planet is riddled with holes and passages, which are filled with water. These can be used as a quick me from one part of the planet to another. s of submarine tra Barporms mountainous planet whose people are fascinared by m. During the Clone Jedi Master Mace Windu and Jar Jar Binks foiled a plor by a sinister cult to drain Bardotran Queen Julia's life energy and channel it into their leader, Mother Talzin. frozen, Naboo was the homeworld of the Sith Lord Darth Sidious. Born Sheev Palpatine, his scheming made him first a senator, then Supreme Chancellor, then Emperor. Th Trade Federation's invasion of his home planet was one of the first moves in his grand plan to seize control of the galaxy. Bornawut: Dense rings of asteroids around the gas giant Bothawui offer a masterclass for pilots, who must be highly skilled to navigate them. It was the scene of a major space battle during the Clone Wars, in which the tactical genius of Anakin Skywalker helped defeat nneral Grievous. Quarzire: The surface of Quarzite cannot support life. Is inhabirants, the Belugans and the Kage, fought a long war for control of the underground crystal caverns. Access to these caverns is only possible using a giant turbolife, which leads from an orbiting space station down into the planet's crust. Crea: A beautiful world, largely unspoiled by the ravages of technology. It is home to the Cerean people, whose towering cone-shaped skulls contain a binary brain. Ki-Adi-Mundi was a famous Cerean Jedi Master who won m during the Clone W: Galactic Ma victories cover the surface of Christophsis with tall jagged peaks of turquoise rising from fields of hexagonal “tiles.” A fierce battle was fo early days of the in which generals Kenobi and Skywalker triumphed over the Separatist Whorm Loathsom, t here in the lone Wars, Devaron: A green and ple: world of forests, rivers, and tropical jungles, inhabited by the Devaronian species. The Jedi Temple on D. ing the Clone wage yaron Was -w Jedi Master yr. uke Skywalker his lightsaber skills he: Evpor: This small forest moon orbits the gas g name. It is home to the furry int of the same Ewoks, the swamp-dwelling Duloks, and the Yuzzums of the slands. Endor was famously the scene of the titanic battle in which the second Death Star yyed and Emperor Palpatine perished was de Gronosts: An arid world whose insectoid inhabitants were skilled in engineering, factories of Geonosis created millions of battle droids for the Separatists, and the Empire began to construct the Death Star in orbit. Later, the planet was sterilized, killing almost all life. Phe vast Rartatak: A dry, rocky world plagued by the attacks of pirates and warlor Ha young Asajj Ventress. Hal’Sted was killed on Rattatak, the Jedi Ventress and began to train her. His death at the hands of pirates led her to fall to the dark side. larec took in P Gionoss Ropu of swamps and jun; Awwarm, damp planet Rodia is the homeworld of the Rodian species. During the Clone Wars, Rodia wavered between supporting the Republic and supporting the Separatists, but eventually Senator Padmé Amidala helped sway them to the Republic's cause. ‘Takopana: Situated halfway between the Core worlds and the wild frontier, Takodana is a popular stop for travelers, plorers, fugitives, and smug Maz Kanata owned a castle here, where strang Jers. The famous pirate beings from all over the galaxy gathered to relax or do business. ‘TATOOINE: there is on dusty Tatooine has What little moisture to be extracted from the air by vaporators and is crucial to the survival of life. Humans and others scratch out a living here alongside the native Tusken Raiders—also known as the Sand People—and the Jawas who scavenge the sands largely lawless world, Tatooine is controlled by the Hutt clans and is a hub criminal i deadly podraces and back-room sabacc games in Mos Espa and elsewhere. Utarau Anpei IV: A remote world known for its beetles, a source of the rare mineral dedlanite. During the Galactic Civil War, a crime lord named Jaum enslaved the population, forcing them to harvest dedlanite for the Empire. His plans were foiled by the Wookiee Chewbacca and hig friend Zarro. ARkaNts: Rain falls endlessly on Joomy Arkanis, ranging from drizzle to thunderstorms. The Empire built an academy here, run by Commandant Brendol Hux, to train a generation of elite officers. It was also the site of Project Harvester, where Force-sensitive children were brought for mysterious purposes. This world is not maps. As part of an elaborate plot by Darth Sidious, it was erased from the Jedi Archives and only rediscovered when Obi-Wan Kenobi was investigating the attempted as Naboo senator Padmé Amidala. Kenobi traced the would-be assination of the assassin to the Wild Space planet Kamino, an endless inhabitants had mastered the s ocean who ence of cloning. Kaminoans had been paid to create a clone army for the Republic, using the DNA of the bounty hunter Jango Fett—the assassin Ker following Mustarar: La’ volcanoes that cover Mustafar's spews from the surface while swarms of droids harvest rare minerals from the molten rock. Despite the searing heat of this harsh world, it is inhabited by the native Mustafarians, who labor in the mines and factories and live in underground caverns hollowed out by rock-eating lava fleas. Many dark deeds have tak on Mustafar. Darth Vader betrayed and slew the Separatist plac Council here, ending the Clone Wars. He was then defeated and horribly maimed by Obi-Wan Kenobi. Bespin: A gas giant with no land, just layers of dense gas through which strange creatures swim. Valuable tibanna gas is collected from va: called beldons and processed creatures in the floating habitats in the upper, breathable layer of atmosphere, including the famous Cloud City. Pouts Massa: Once a planet, fassa was mysteriously ‘0 an asteroid field. here studies the and following Order 66, Yoda and Obi-Wan Kenobi found safety at the research station. It was here that Luke Skywalker and Le were born. ia Organa Grand Master Yoda escribed Dagobah as “one of the purest places in the galaxy.” He first came here toward the end of the Clone Wars, drawn by a strange message from his old friend Qui-Gon Jinn, who had died many years earlier, Jinn had discovered the secret to maintaining his identity after death and set Yoda on the path to discover it for himself. Following his failure to defeat Emperor Palpatine, Yoda exiled himself to Dagobah to mediate on the Force until a new hope could arise. It was here that he met Luke Skywalker. Que: An obscur tree-covered planet with no intelligent life and far from the main space lanes, D'Qar is of litele interest. This made ita perfect choice as a secret base for the Rebel Alliance and later the Resistance—making it a target for the First Order's Starkiller weapon. Eniapu: A once-savage wilderness of a world, until colonists tamed it. Among the ly pioneers were the Tarkin who formed their own militia to protect against pirates and the local wildlife. Wilhuff Tarkin grew up here and learned many harsh lessons in survival Hort: The frozen world Hoth was chosen as the new headquarters of the Rebel Alliance following the Battle of Yavin, The base was discovered by an Imperial probe droid, and Darth Vader moved swiftly to invade the planet. The rebels ly narrowly escaped the Echo destruction, Ryor more than its share of war. Ryloth has seen During the Clone Wars, it was a battleground between the Republic and the Separatists as Mace Windu and his force fought to liberate the planet. Later, freedom fighter Cham Syndulla opposed the Empire’s cruel occupat A plot by Syndulla and his Free Ryloth group led to Emperor Palpatine and Darth Vader crash-landing on the planet after the Star Destroyer they were traveling in, the Perilous, was sabotaged and destroyed. However, the Lords of the Sith were able to escape the assassination attempt. Sutwst: A barren world of noes and lakes people live in vast underground cities. Half of all Sullustans whose work for the SoroSuub technology corporation. Sullustans are well known as pilots. Nien Nunb famously copiloted the Millennium Falcon at the battle of Endor. Urarau: Hyperwind storms batter the surface of Utapau, forcing many of the planet's inhabitants—the Utai and Pau’ans—to live in the giant sinkholes that lead down into the planet's crust. The Amani, recent settlers on Utapau, are hardy enough to dwell above ground in the grasslands. During the Clone Wars, Urapau was an important base for the Separatists, and it was here down General Grievor challenged him to a due a fierce battle, the Jedi Master managed to tear open the cyborg’s armor and dest using his own blaster. yy him ae ie =e =o = i ' 5 \ Ml Hi 5 K i H =a Sos =n =o = == i © i 450 Ea Oo ea Oo So ae = [3 ==) Ae _¢) il * = ml GALACTIC MAPS Illustrated in full color, this stunning book of m covers hing from Endor and Naboo to Tatooine and Yavin 4, taking in the epic stori range creatures, and planets of a galaxy far, far away. With dozens of maps, star charts, character profiles, and a timeline of the $24.99 US / $24.99 CAN IN 978-136800306-3 ISBI 22 121 yea “Disney f © & TM 2016 LUCASFILM LTD. aS I JOASEIM VISIT THE OFFICIAL STAR WARS PR ES S WEBSITE AT: WWW.STARWARS.COM. 781368003063 6

THE ULTIMATE VISUAL GUIDE FOR A GENERATION, Star Wars has transported moviegoers of ail ages to the very limits of their imaginations. The six-movie saga has become a cultura 1 phonomenon, spavvn ing a host of spin-off novel!/ations, comic bixiks, and video games, while enthralling fans around the world. Star tVj?rs: The Ultimate Visual Guide uncovers the full story of the amazing Star tV/irs saga. This extensively researched book reveals the complete, millennia-spifhning history of George Lucas's long ago, far-away galaxy; from the origins of the noble fedi and the evil Sith to the rise of Luke Sky walker's New Jedi Order It also explores the making of the Star Were movies, and the ever-expanding range of Star Wtfrs merchandise. Packed full of fascinating features, astonishing artworks, and full-color photographs, 5far Wars: The Ultimate Visual Guide is an ideal introduction to the world of Star Wars and an invaluable addition to every fan's collection. $24,99 USA $32,99 Canada LONDON, NEW YORK. MUNICH, MELBOURNE and DELHI DORLING KINDERSLEY SENIOR EDITOR Neil Kelly DESIGNER Jill Bunyan INDEXER Julia March CATEGORY PUBLISHER Alex Allan DTP DESIGNER Lauren Egan PROJECT ART EDITOR Dan Bunyan EDITOR Laura Gilbert BRAND MANAGER Lisa Lanzarini PUBLISHING MANAGER Simon Beecroft PRODUCTION Rochelle Tala ry LUCASFILM ART EDITOR Iain R. Morris SENIOR EDITOR Jonathan W. Rinzler CONTINUITY SUPERVISOR Leland Chec Pirst American Edition, 2005 05 06 07 08 09 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 321 Published in the United States by DK Publishing, Inc, 375 Hudson Street, New York, New York 10014 Copyright © 2005 Lucas film Ltd. and ™, All rights reserved. Used under authorizalion* Page Design Copyright © 2005 Dorling Kindersley Ltd. All rights reserved under International and Pan-American Copyright Conventions* No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the copyright owner. Published in Great Britain by Dorling Kindersley Limited. ISBN 0-7566’1420-1 A catalog record is available from the Library of Congress. Color reproduction by Icon Reproduction Printed and bound in Mexico by RJL Donnelley and Sons Co* DK books are available at special discounts for bulk purchases for sales promotions, premiums, fund-raising, or educational use. For details, contact: DK Publishing Special Markets 375 Hudson Street New York, NY 10014 Sped a 15ale9@dk.com THE ULTIMATE VISUAL GUIDE CONTENTS Foreword 6 THE CIVIL WAR Introduction 8 Leia's Mission 74 A GALAXY FAR, FAR AWAY.... Luke's Destiny 76 A Jedi in Exile 78 Galactic History 12 Passage to Aide man 80 The Galaxy 14 "Now, l am the Master" 82 Special Technology 16 Battle of Yavin 84 The Jedi Order 18 Encounter on Mimban 86 The Si t h 20 Battle of Hoth 88 A jedi in Training 90 THE OLD REPUBLIC "No Disintegrations ti 92 Betrayal in the Clouds 94 Great Sith War 24 Shadows ol the Empire 96 Ascension of the Dark Lords 26 Prisoners Sfjabba the Hutt 98 Keepers of the Peace 25 "There is Another" 100 A Democratic Republic 30 Battle of Endor 102 Master and Apprentice 32 Blockade of Naboo 34 A NEW ERA The Chosen One? 36 Battle of Naboo 38 The New Republic 106 The (decaying Republic 40 Empire Reborn 108 Rise of the Separatists 42 The New jedi Order 110 The Clone Army- 44 Tragedy on Tatooine 46 BEHIND THE SCENES Battle of Geonosis 48 George Lucas 114 THECLONI WARS The.Star Wars Saga 116 V Designing the Galaxy 118 Battles and Campaigns 52 Visual Effects 120 Kidnapped! 54 Model- making 122 Power of the Dark Side 56 Movie Posters 124 The Jedi Purge 58 Dark J ord Reborn 60 EXPANDING THE UNIVERSE THE DARK TIMES Merchandise 128 Continuing the Saga 130 Empire of Evil 64 Star Wars Publishing 132 Imperial Might 66 Video Games 134 Rogues and Villains 68 The Death Star 70 Star Wars Timeline 136 Index 140 Acknow led grnon ts 144 FOREWORD TTS 10 A.M, Lights dim. Time far the morning show. Another episode of everybody's 1 favorite all-action adventure serial. It could be the King's Theatre, Dundee, Scotland, any Saturday over 50 years ago. I would have endured a Pathe newsreel, managed a cheer as Jerry outwitted Tom, and would now be eagerly anticipating the next hair and hackle- raising instalment of improbable Good versus impossible Evil. However, it's not post-war Dundee. It's 21X15, and l am north of San Francisco at Sky walker Ranch. But today I am just a kid again, waiting for the scroll to roll at a private screening of Episode Ill: Revenge of the Sith, the final filmed episode of the six-part Star Wars saga, where for once. Evil will vanquish Good, and it w ill be all my fault, 1 first encountered Emperor Palpatine at Elstree Studios in the early 1980s, He was staring back at me from a make-up mirror, larger than life and 50 times as ugly. Yellow contact lenses stung my eyes and afforded little peripheral vision. As 1 walked onto a vast sound stage that had been transformed into a starship hangar, populated by seemingly endless platoons of gleaming w'hite storm troopers, the scale of George Lucas's vision hit me. This was space spectacle, a back-drop for a galactic opera of Wagnerian dimension. Time passed. The prequels unfolded and, as Palpatine shed years and disappeared behind a politician's mask — which happily turned out to be my face — the digital moviemaking revolution gathered pace, as backdrops ceded control to blue cloths. And now, as l watch the denouement of the saga that has been a part of my life for over two decades, l am caught up once more in this epic story, As harsh beams glint off the freshly minted armour of Pa l pa tine's tragic apprentice, a smug smile of contentment flickers over the reptilian features of his evil master, the self-proclaimed Emperor of the galaxy But there is hope. Twin babes blink as the sun sets on the Old Republic, with the promise that for a future generation, the dark will yield once more to light. As the auditorium lights return me to a sort of reality, I sit, not wanting to move, savoring the heady mixture of sadness and elation and thinking, "Well, they just don't make them like that anymore..." INTRODUCTION I N DECEMBER 1976, my brother Corey brought home a book that would have a huge impact on my life, it was a copy of the Star Wars novelization, which had been published in advance of the movie's release. Corey had bought i t because he liked the amazing cover illustration by artist Ralph McQuarrie. He really enjoyed the contents too, which got me interested because l hadn't heard him rave about any book since he'd read jules Verne's classic fantasy 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea some years earlier. I was also blown away by the powerful imagery of McQuarrie's cover painting, with the ominous figure of Darth Vader looming out at the reader like an approaching storm. A few months later. Marvel Comics 1 adaptation added to our awareness of Star Wars, and made us anticipate the release of the movie even more. Even though Corey and 1 thought we already knew the story inside-out, when we finally saw Star Wars in the summer of 1977, the film itself just blew our minds, along with everybody else's, Time and again we went back to watch the movie, transported from our everyday lives to George Lucas's long-ago, far-away galaxy. And that is the lasting power of Star Wars. It fuels the imagination, exceeds your wildest expectations, and appeals to audiences of all ages. Almost three decades after the theatrical release of the first Star Wars movie-^now officially titled Episode IV: A New Hope —an ever-growing number of spin-off novels, comics, and video games have developed the Star Wars universe far beyond the events of the two movie trilogies. The key scenarios, characters, and locations from both the six-movie saga and the "Expanded Universe" are brought together in Star Wars: The Ultimate Visual Guide to provide a detailed, fully illustrated guide to the history of the Star Wars galaxy. As well as looking at the fictional aspects of Star lAtors, this book includes detailed information about the evolution and production of the movies, from the first Star Wr?rs movie to the theatrical release of the final film, Revenge of the Sith . There's also a look at Star Wars merchandise, video games, novelizations, a movie timeline, and much more. I hope this book will serve not only as a reference for readers, but will also inspire, excite, and entertain them, just as George Lucas's space fantasy has done—and continues to do — for generations of moviegoers. Ryder Windham, June 2005 A GALAXY FAR, FAR AWAY.... T HERE WAS A time when the galaxy's sentient species could only dream of traveling to other worlds. When technology enabled the dream to become a reality, journeys rarely strayed beyond a single solar system, as the time required for interstellar journeys exceeded most lifespans. But with the discovery of hyperspace—the dimensional corridor that enables faster-than-light travel—time was no longer an issue. Hyperspace trade routes were established, new technologies emerged, and a Galactic Republic came into being, policed by the noble Jedi Knights. The Republic's center of power was the city planet Coruscant, its soaring spires dwarfed by the huge, five-pillared structure of the jedi Temple. Eventually the Republic was transformed into an Empire, which was in turn superceded by a New Republic, where the jedi continue to be the guardians of freedom and justice in the galaxy. -II f Naboo (pp. 38-39), battle droids are directed to comba t Nil boo's Gungan warriors. Nine-year-old Ana kin Sky walker, a former slave from Tatooine, manages to destroy the Trade Federation's droid control ship, disabling all of the droid ground troops and bringing a swift end to the battle. On Coruscant, Naboo's Senator Palpatine is elected Supreme Chancellor of the Galactic Senate. ^22 B.B.Y, Rise or the SEPARATIST MOVEMENT 22 B.B.Y. BATTLE OF GEGNQS1S Without an official military, the Republic is increasingly vulnerable to attacks from the massive droid armies controlled by Separatist forces (pp. 48-49). After the Jedi discover a droid-manufacturing facility on Geonosis, Supreme Chancellor Pa I pa tine—having gained emergency' powers that allow him to bypass standard diplomatic procedures—utilizes a secretly developed army of clone* to help the Jedi destroy the facility. The Clone Wars begin, GALACTIC HISTORY 2 A.B,Y. Rebels sejild base on hoth 2D A THE BATTLE OF YAV1N T HE HISTORY OF the galaxy is intertwined with the story of the Jedi and their struggle against the forces of evil. The most crucial period in the history of the Jedi Order was between 32 B.B.Y. (Before the Battle of Yavin) and 4 A.B.Y. (After the Battle of Yavin), when the rise of the Sith and the creation of the Galactic Empire threatened to extinguish the Jedi for all time. In 30 A.ELY, with the decline of the Empire ahd the rise of the New Republic, the Jedi continue to face many dangerous adversaries. 25,000 B.B.Y, FORMATION OF the Galactic Republic ano CREATION QF THE JEDI ORDER 1QOD B.B.Y, BATTLE DF RUUSAN B.B.Y, Birth Of Ydqa &po e.e.Y JAdtiA THE HUTT BORN 490 B.B.Y, _ | i Corporate _ jfflSro Sector • 3EP 2000 B.B.Y. Rise 4990 B.B.Y. OF THE NEW SlTH FALL OF THE I Sith Empire SOOG B.B.Y. OREAT I Hyperspace War 3 50 B.B.Y. trade FEDERATION ESTABLISHED 200 B.B.Y, CHEW6ACCA BORN 1_3996 B.B.Y. Great Sith War . 3995 B.B.Y. Manoalorian Wars 395 1 B.B.Y* sith Civil war 44 B.B.Y, Stark Hyperspace War J9 B.B.Y, BiRTH OF_ THE SKYWALKER TWINS O A.0.Y. Alliance flees 12 3 a.b.y. Battle of Hoth 4 A.B.Y. Death of the EhHROR Death of anakin skvwalkch. Foundation or the New republic i i A.B*Y, Jedi academy ESTABLiSHLO ON YAVIN 4 B A.B.Y, MARRIAGE OF leia Organa and Han Bold 9 A.B.Y. Grand Admiral Thrawn crisis 25 A.B.Y, YUUZHAN VONG INVADE the Galaxy. Death or chewracca 29 A.B.Y. End of THE Yuuzhan Vgng War D A.B.Y BATTLE OF YAVIN Using stolen technical readouts fur the Death Star, the Rebel Alliance discovers a design flaw that might enable them to destroy Ihe Empire's moon-sized battle station. As the Death Star nears the Rebel's secret base in the Yavin system, it is intercepted by Luke Sky walker and his fellow Rebel pilots (pp, 8+-B5). Strong with the Force, Luke fires the shot that destroys the Death Star, and leaves but a single Imperial survivor—Darth Vader, Although the Battle of Yavin does not bring an immediate end to the Empire's oppressive reign, it is widely regarded as one of the most pivotal moments in galactic history. M B.B.Y. CREATION OF THE EMPIRE Anakin Skywalker discovers that Supreme Chancellor PaJpatinc is the Sith Lord Darth Sidious (pp. 60-81), who manipulates events to gain power. Anakin'sown craving for control prompts him to become Sidious's apprentice. Taking the name Darlh Vader, he helps his new Master kill nearly all the Jedi as well as the Separatist leaders. Pa I pa line declares himself Em pe ro r of the galaxy, and assigns Vader to oversee the construction of a secret superweapon — the Death Star. 3 A.B.Y. YODA TRAINS LUKE Hoping to become a great warrior like his Jedi father, Luke Skywalker—unaware of the true details of his heritage—travels to the planet Dagobah to train with Jedi Master Yoda (pp. 90-91), From the elder Jedi, Luke learns that "wars not make one great/' and that a Jedi's purpose is to help others, not to seek adventure. When Luke has visions that reveal his friends are in danger he chooses to end his training early. Traveling to Cloud City in the Bespin system on a desperate rescue mission, Skywalker has a fateful duel with the Emperor's fearsome Sith apprentice, Darth Vader, 4 A.B.Y. BATTLE OF ENDOR In a daring scheme to destroy the Rebellion once and for all, Palpatine deliberately leaks Information to allow the Rebels to "discover" that a new Death Star Is under construction in orbit around Endor's foresl moon. As the Emperor anticipated, the Rebels devise a plan to deslroy the battle station before it can be activated, but their attack is nearly foiled when the Death Star's superlaser is revealed lo be fully operational (pp. 102-103). Despite his manipulations, the Fmperor is unprepared for both Ihe Rebels' resolve and Luke Skywalker r s unwavering belief that Anakin Skywalker was not entirely consumed by evil. ■MS 13 A Galaxy Far, Far Away. THE GALAXY CORE WORLDS The most prestigious and densely Populated planets in the galaxy are in the tore Worlds, the ancient regmn bordering the Deep Core long governed by the Republic. The oldest records refer in the dty planet of Coruscant as the heart of (tv civilized galaxy and historians have king referred to it as "the jewel of the Core Worlds/' Marty humans believe that their species originated on Coruscar\t H hut there is no existing archeological evidence to supporl this, and if there ever were, it was likely destroyed Lo accommodate the construction of a skyscraper megablock . B ILLIONS OF STARS form a brilliant, pinwhud galaxy that is more than 100,000 light-years in diameter. Early hyperspace cartographers divided the galaxy into three classifications: regions, sectors, and systems. Regions range in size from small pockets of space to vast expanses, and are subdivided into sectors, which were originally defined as any area of space with 50 inhabited planets. Systems consist of individual stars and their orbiting planets, only a fraction of which can sustain life. There are well over a million inhabited worlds, ranging from desert planets to jungle moons, ice worlds, volcanic environments, and city planets. The invention of the hyperdrive approximately 25,000 years ago established contact between the thousands of previously iso la ted i n te 11 igen t a 1 ien species, which in turn I ed to t he c rea ti on of the Galactic . . . . ^r™ Republic. J * K3 ‘ ' •* ■enxnsam EXPANSION REGION Mining anti induUrudizntnm in the Expamhnt Region ifyfii left maity plane it i if pitted of natural mottrrti. The exp tinted pinna of >yk m the hitmen arid of the fie ri e hut loyal HinitW i- Mail \ lagoany hauler vaslfamfi of towering, kitamelerx-Mgh wrushyr tree*, in H’ftnA the >Vf*.iJUrr i krr htilft hugr tn elap i ifjrt lint I are tmlumfh wtpftorieit h\ tlrr strong, thu k leer brum hr* WILD SPACE lhe ragged fringe that separates galactic civilization from the Unknown Regions, Wild Space is the true frontier of the galaxy After the Baltic of Endor, Grand Admiral Threwn declared this largely unexplored region as part of the Empire, but much of Wild Space still remains unLamed. In the Unknown Regions that lie beyond Wild Space, exploration efforts have never met with more than marginal success. With inmh of Us ftallulrd xurfwe f robots, starships, or anti-gravity devices, millions of sentient species across the galaxy have used such technology for thousands of years. And ever since interstellar travel led to galactic trade, seemingly disparate alien sciences have been routinely co-opted and adapted tor new and diverse purposes. Although the origins of many specific devices have been lost in time, historical records indicate that energy weapons developed independently on multiple worlds during the same era, and some scholars believe that the first such weapons were developed on Coruscant. Nearly all historians agree that the two greatest technological breakthroughs were the blaster and the discovery of hyperspace travel, while the I lolonet — a network capable of broadcasting holographic messages across the galaxy — has revolutionized high-speed communications. The development of artificial intelligence has also played a major role in shaping the galaxy, with a vast range of tasks being carried out by droids, from domestic duties to as t ronavi ga ti on, s u rgery, t rans la ti on „ ha rd wa re maintenance, and warfare. LIGHTS a BERS Universally recognized a* the weapon of Jedi knighLs, An activated lightsaber is a beam of pure energy that can deflect energy bolts and cut through almost any object, k'd i Master Mace Windu (above) is regarded as one of the greatest lightsaber-wteldefs of the Old Republic. ENERGY SHIELDS An energy shield—also called a deflector shield—is a protective force field. Then? are lwo basic types of energy shields: ray shields which absorb radiation and blaster bolts, and particle shields, which repulse solid objects. Although energy shields can be used to defend planetary bases; they are more commonl y associated with protecting starships against stellar radiation, mierometeorites, and enemy fire. Unlike fiihrr xtarfi^hlerji, Republir-rfO Jedi IfUrrvfptmt mnrr mn fined wnh thield gtnemiorj. hotrod, ihetr pilots med ihr fimr Ur avoid In.irtfrr. Hyperspace Travel If a pilot attempted to travel at the speed of light from one end of the galaxy to the other, the journey would hike about 100,000 year*. Travel time is reduced considerably by a jump into hyperspace, the dimension of space*time that takes advantage of the wrinkles in, the fabric of realspace. The Mittenniuni Falam (above) has a powerful Class 0.5 hyperdrive, which enables it to travel through hyperspace much faster than an Imperial starship. Many starships have built-in hvperdrive engines and astTOnavigation computers, bul ships equipped only with sublighl engines require additional booster systems and astromech droids programmed with hyperspace jump coordinates. GUNGAN DEFENSES On Naboo, the Gungan army used powerful planetary ray shields to repel laser fire from the Trade Federation's baltie droids. Fambaa swamp creatures (below) carried the shield generators into ba ttle. Strapped to the Fambaa s' backs, they projected beams that formed a protective energy field. Unfortunately, the shields were m>! impervious to slow-moving objects, and the droids were able to step through I he shields and engage the Gungans. 16 Special Technology vm |H| on unrshtps “ ihmugkfHil the piitin%" domed-head fJ i Unmet h tin Ads help n'ith iiHitiiu- nyinrcjiMi^r emergent v repairy and DROIDS Robot it systems wilh varying degrees of artificial mlelLigente, droids are used hy almost every technologically advanced civilization. Suin' droids have speech synthesizers and are humanoid in appearance, but most communicate via programming languages and are designed purely for their function Despite I heir hard work an*.! loyally to their masters, droids are essentially regarded as appliance* without any personal rights, and an 1 not allowed m many public areas. Pmfoatf dnudi, stub m K-SPO Heft) md C \PO t right t. arr munttv in urrirr to high level fhphmum »ho frifitif* an aide and interpreter, R t l*U LSOR LI ET VE H 1C L ES A nligrav national propulsion uni Is, or repulsors, are used in land and atmospheric vehicles such a* landsptvders. airspeeder*, speeder bikes, <uid gwpops, Kcpulsors — styipetiitus called. repuisoridl engines produce a field th at push es against a planet gravity and PlUVl dest hrusL j| Ion mg I lie vessel to hover a* it vels above hlirGoe level r.'i.,';, "Uifih m. ! i. • lcq> rejectors are equipped with audio recorders, i he 1 loloNet communications network allows for x.u-instantaneous holographic transmissions. The mosl commonly used weapon throughout the galaxy, blaster* Tire intense beams nf light energy that can stun or kill Ranging from compact pistols to heavy assault rifles, they assume their largest form a* sta rsh ip-mou n ted blaster ca nnans A Galaxy Far, Far Away.... Thi Ju>i Order THE JEDI ORDER IMMENSE LEARNING ' used within the Jedi Temple mi ruscant, the Jedi Archives frighl) trained the greatest library in the -il.it in Republic I hr library was vpository of knowledge gathered v-r many millennia, and provided v Utii with extensive information >ut every explored world and star system m lilt* galaxy F OUNDED AS a philosophical study group, the jedi Order htis its origins in the earliest days of the Republic, many millennia in the distant past. The ancient Jodi spent centuries contemplating the mysterious energy field known as the Force. They became masters at manipulating thi^ energy, and chose to use their skills tor good and to help those in need. For 25,000 years, the Jedi served as peacemakers of the Galactic Republic, and their interplanetary exploits were legendary. Because emotional attachments could distract Jedi from their missions, and selfishness and desire could lead to the dark side of the Force, many traditions evolved to help maintain the stability of the Order, Marriage was actively discouraged with very few exceptions, and Jedi initiates were rarely older than six months when they began their training. In the New Republic era, the New Jedi Order have abandoned some of these traditions, but the Jedi's commitment to promoting peace and justice in the galaxy remains unchanged. FINDING POTENTIAL JEDI In the Republic cw. it was considered U» be dangerous lor potential Jedi hi begin training during adolescence . 1 * their established character trails could lead them in I he daii side nl the* Force Recruiters narrowed their search to newborns and infants with high midi-diJorian counts. Many families consider'd it an honor lo have a child adopted, but some refused to give up their children, and regarded I he Jedi as baby snatchers OBJECT MOVEMENT In his duel with C ount Donku on l.ennosis, Ynda (left) usiM the hone lo hall the fall of heavy stones. Although such ability is commonly known as .1 JedTs "object movement" power, it is more accurately described as a manLpul.ilion of the Force—the energy field that surrounds and binds everything to control the di recti on of objects ill rough space, ledi utilize this talent not only lo push, pull, and lilt objects, but also to red i red projectiles a guide their starships through combat 4lJkJrt/i Irmpfc, Jrdt Iftummi hi'wm {fttrtri t; infurii i hrftifr flfci* i/uUtilf W r i/j rr$i*tit fd frm tmt tmgrf THE WILL OF THE FORCE M ic rose i >p icli fe forms called midi-chJnnan.x reside within alt living cells They communicate with Iht* Force, revealing its will, and a high rmdi-chlonan count indicates great Jedi potential. Anal y/mg Anakin bkywalker's blood, Obi-Wan Ken obi discovered a count even higher than Master Yoda's. Lightsaber Training Jedi learned how to wield Ii^htsabers in childhood in the Old Republic, and coti tinned to practice with the weapons throughout their lives. To prevent accidents, thi*v began with small training lightsabers, which were equipped with low-power "safety blade" generators. After mastering the fundamental skills of handling their weapons, Jedi novices trained w earing vision-obscuring helmets (below). Reaching out with their feelings, the younglings used the Force to see the training remotes, which fired harmless energy bolts that the Jedi deflected with their lights*ibvrs THE GREAT HOLOCRON ledi Holocrons contain the teachings of Croat ledi Knights and Masters. They holt! secrets nut found m data tiles, and can be accessed only by Jed i. The largest and most powerful Holocron is the dodecahedral Great Holocron (above). w JEDI MIND TRICKS The Force can he used to manipulate weak- minded beings into believing whatever a ledi wants them to believe. Luke Sky walker (far right) employ id this In lent to infiltrate Jabba's Fa lace, and convinced , Bib l urtuoa (near right) to lead him 1 m the 1 lull B|i runelord. Aliens with highly organized mental ft ft futilities, such as Hull-.md bn lI.io.hi-., m- naturally immune to ledi mind tricks jedi spirits The Siih Lord Darlh IHagueis discovered it was possible lo merge with the f orce and still retain individual consciousness, but was mil interested m the nonnialenal world Jedi Master Qui-t pon i i -11 i. -1 " i ! ■ I !. ' j. ■ i ^^ft|| jjB THE DARK WOMAN Toemphasi/e thal a ledi should have no possessions, the Jedi known as the Dai k Woman surrendered her original name—An'ya kuro— m service to the Force Over many decades, she sped a Iked in I raining students who were deemed ‘ difficult" by other Jedi. Although her achievements includes! the discovery and recruitment of the fmir-vear-old Ki-Adi* Muiidi lo the |edi Order, her non-traditional instruction techniques made her unpopular with the Jedi Council hi* nutm. in^i: j igg THE SITH THOUGHT BOMB By employing a Si Eh skill, adepts can extract the Force and bind it into a shape primed for an explosion that will destroy every thing in its path. Because of the suicidal aspect of this "thought bomb/' most Sith are reluctant to use it. A1 the Battle of Kuusan, Lord Kaan and his Brotherhood of Darkness tried to create a bomb that would kill only Jedi, but the life-energy of Jedi and Sith alike were drained into the form of a dark ovoid. I N THE EARLY years of the Old Republic, certain jedi turned to the dark side of the Force. These "Dark Jedi" were defeated by their former allies, and fled to the far reaches of the galaxy, where they conquered a powerful but malleable species named the Sith. Treated as gods by their new subjects, the Jedi exiles proclaimed themselves the Lords of the Sith. The Sith Lords built ^ a vast empire, conquering many worlds and races. Five thousand years before the Battle of Yavin, a power struggle between rival Sith Lords Naga Sadow and Ludo Kressh for control J of the Sith Empire brought the Sith—and their dark-side knowledge — back into Republic space, ** A firm btiirwr in the tradition* of the Sith Empire. Lain Krrtsh (abaw) tried to Mop $adw from itizirtR power. On NutfHm. Sith Lo rtf (Jnhan\ was destntyed by Kaon s bomb Naga Sadow Unlike Ludo Kressh, Naga Sadow (right) was not satisfied with dominating the Massassi, an evolved form of the original Sith xies. He believed the Sith Lords were destined to rule the galaxy, When he saw an opportunity to return to Republic space, Sadow attempted lo conquer several Republic worlds. Ultimately, he failed, and was forced to land a on the jungle moon called Yavin 4, where f ^ a his Massassi crew and their descendants built towering temples. SITH POWERS Although the Jedi and Sith have similar Force powers, only Sith Lords have ever demonstrated the ability to cast lethal energy charges. Called "Sith lightning," these charges cause excruciating pain and weaken life,and it is a challenge for even the most powerful Jedi Masters to deflect such bursts, Sith Lords also employ the Force to strangle and choke their opponents from a distance. ZIOST Once the central world of the Sith Empire, Ziost is a terminally cold, dark planet. An immense fortress, it served as a meeting place for the Sith Lords, who became divided after Ludo Kressh !k refused to accept Naga Sadow as the Sith Empire's ruler. Sadow's attempts h to Invade the Republic led to the first |L conflicts between Sith Lords and ■V Iedi■ Over the next few millennia, H many fallen Jedi studied the Sith dk Lords' dark-side teachings. in a rrnutrkaMe dr man stratum of his formidable tftirk-sidr abilities. the Jrdi-Uinitd-Sith Lord (ffiifl/ thktku (below I duetts his ptrwen toward the Jedi Quinbm Wu (far left) tjrviiaiinjt his ativer.saiy ami rhtdtmtt him ina telekinetic stranxiehtdd. Dooku nmuitanenmiy trlitvet Wajr of hi) tighlsaber. Ibtoku unleashes his lei hoi Sub tifthlrunit rejoin the Stlh Lard iimrv on the fdnnet Kuuwn [)UII IN INI -.SENATE After Ulic Qei- Drama is captured by the ledi in the early days of the Great Sith War, Exar Kun travels to GbnUff^fe-tO Stop his evts uhon In tlu- S'lVitr U4fl,Kun fights Ins former Master. V«hIo Sklsk Un-lding double l\ bknk'J --.ii i- ■ I • ' ,w„ it’, ii ,ms THE BATTLE OF RUUSAN Thtt« thousand years after Fxnr Kun's defeat, Lord I loth leads Ihe Jedi Knights against the Silh lord k a art's army, Ihe Brotherhood of Darkness, on Ruusan. To defeat the Jedi, Kaan and his followers Commit suicide, using a Force-weapon known as a "Ihought bomb, which consumes all Force-sensitive beings within its blast radius. 25 The Old Republic ASCENSION OF THE DARK LORDS F OUR THOUSAND STANDARD years before the rise of the Galactic Empire, Darth Malak, the last surviving Sith apprentice of the Dark Lord Revan, unleashes an invincible Sith armada upon the galaxy. Countless Jedi Knights fall in battle, and many more of them swear allegiance to their new Sith Master. The brutal war all but destroys the Jedi Order, leaving the Republic on the verge of collapse. Five years into the conflict, the Sith believe they have eliminated or converted nearly all of the Jedi. The Sith Lord Darth Nihilus, determined to exterminate ail threats to Sith supremacy, assigns his minions to wipe out the last of the Jedi. ARMORED COMBAT A Jedi Knight wearing Ba rag win Shadow Armor Joins Basil la Shan in combating a fully armored Sith trooper. Shan is believed to have been instrumental in splitting up Darth Malak and Darth Revan, enabling the Jedi lo lake Revan captive. Shades of History Records are inconsistent concerning the tumultuous events of this devastating conflict. According to one record, the Sith Lord Darth Nihilus is aboard his flagship, the Rawtger, when he is defeated by the handmaiden known as Brianna. Another record indicates that the Jedi Visas Marr is involved in killing Nihilus, while still other records show that Marr is in fact slain by the Sith Lord. Darth Mhllwv the tjmi /Imjtrr. ii ft tunlvor nf the Mundaiormn itora. ttti appetite fur power ctminmen ItMidmniiltiL wHtffl given name h Urmnm. it an allendaiU tt> Jedt Afa Ur r Airis. She has t uqtiiumii ambit ikith anti abtUtku. narth Shift the bml of f\un, is the Sit St apprentice tu Darth Nihiftti. iiil, htnJvparts ft rr held together by liter r will and hatred VI sm Marr n a Jah, A Sfirtifuku. ibe ts effectively Mind. but her Fon t power* emhte her to tee nearby entities, n ett through H ui/i. Han-lhir j 1u Zahmi terh speeiafirt wtuae hinwH ortii tvnj bombed irtIf by Darth Muiak, Hrotdi the Job and fiat potential Fbrtwptnven. Alton "Jpii" Hand imteutt riiie pitot who bunted Jedi on behalf tif the Sith. A ietwan of the Mandatorim Wiir*, be is fbrce-semltivt. THE MOON OF DXUN The planet Onderon's largest moon, Dxun is where the Mandalorian Wars began in 3/995 B.B.Y., in which the Mandalorians were defeated with heavy losses. A new Mandalorian leader gathers his remaining warriors on Dxun lo help a Jedi attack Darth Nihilus F s ship (left). BOUNTY HUNTER VS SITH A bounty hunter and scout based on the world of Nar Shaddaa, Mira (above left) learns to harness the Force. Equipped with a wrist launcher that can fire rockets, darts, and grenades, she fights a Sith Assassin (above right) at the Sith Academy on the planet Korribnn. TELOS Heavily bombed during the war by a merciless Sith fleet, the planet Telos undergoes a j^M massive restoration jHF' jflp effort in an attempt to return the world f gf to its prior state. 1 The enormous V undertaking is \ coordinated by Ithorians, who have long been recognised as experts in the highly skilled work of planetary restoration. Jedi Master Atris runs a secret academy for the training of Jedi under Telos's northern polar icecap. Thi Old Republic COUNT DOOKU A legendary light-saber instructor, Count Dooku believes that ihe Republic has grown corrupt, and suspects the Jedi Council b more concerned with politics than justice. KEEPERS OF THE PEACE N EARLY A MILLENNIA after the Battle of Ruusan, the Republic has developed into a vast, sprawling union of far-flung worlds. Many Jedi Knights rove through assigned regions of the galaxy as diplomat-warriors, empowered to support justice in the Republic as they see fit. Although Jedi do not use their powers to intimidate, their abilities can inspire fear as well as respect, and the mere presence of a Jedi negotiator is often enough to make opposing factions work hard to resolve their differences. Despite the historic reputation of the jedi as peacekeepers, some beings-—including the Jedi Master Count Dooku—wonder if the Order has evolved into nothing more than a glorified security service to protect the interests of the Galactic Senate. THE STARK KYPERSPACE WAR Twelve years before the Battle of Naboo, the Stark Commercial Combine—an Outer Rim coalition of pirates and smugglers—openly defies the Neimoidian-mn Trade Federation, and threatens to comer the market on bacta production. The Jedi are tailed upon to mediate negotiations between the Combine and the Federation, and Qui-Gon Jinn (center left) ends up saving the life of the Neimoidian leader, Nute Gunray (far left). Clash with Mandalorians In 44 B.B.Y., Jedi Master Dooku is assigned to lead a team of jed i Knights (below left) against the Mandalorians (top left) on the planet Gaiidraan. The devastating confrontation Leaves many dead on both sides, including all but one Mandalorian warrior and more than half of the Jedi. Dooku never forgets the sole-survivor, a man named Jango Fett, whose fighting skills are so impressive that he is capable of subduing several Jedi armed only with his bare hands. MASTER SWORDSMAN Although Jedi are trained to resolve conflicts through peaceful negotiation and diplomacy, they are prepared to take phy sical action if necessary. Mace Wind ii is not only a senior member of the Jedi Council but one of the best tight saber fighters in the Jedi Oder Of the seven forms of Ligh (saber combat, Mace is a Master of Form VJ1, an intense regimen that cuts dangerously dose to the abilities of Silli-trained duelists. FALLEN JEDI After receiving a distress signal from the Jedi Mana Veridi, the Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn and hLs Fadawan apprentice. Obi-Wan Kenobt, travel to the planet Kwannot There, they are at lacked by the Dark Woman's renegade pupil, Aurra Sing (below right), an assassin who delights in killing Jedi. Qui-Gon and Obi‘Wan are too late to rescue Mana Veridi, and Aurra Sing vanishes, having added the fallen fedl's weapon to her collection. 28 44-32 b.fkY. QUINLAN VOS & AAYLA SEGURA Ihe search for a beast-trafficking felon brings jedi Master I holme and his apprentice, Quinlan Vos, to the Twi'lok home world Ryloth. At the home of clan leader Lon Secura, Quinlan receives a psychic plea for help from a Force- sensitive Twi'lek infant. Investigating the distress call, Vos (far right) finds Lon Secure's niece, Aayla (near right) about to be attacked by a murderous wampa (below right). Quinlan saves Aayla, and Thnlme succeeds in identifying the felon. Aayla returns with Vos and his Master to the Jedi Temple on Coruscant, where she trains to become to a Jedi Knight. punnjf ihtr Start ffaperspate HShr QumUm lb ffUitht altngiide his tnuhrr. Jedi Master Thotnu. LAST STAND ON ORD MANTELL I moonitTing two brutal Man tel I tan tttvrips on a freighter with a slaughtered i Qui-Gon (above left) and Obi-Wan9 (above right) travel lo Ord VLmteltl to find out why Ihe freighter was f carry s ng I he creatu res, A i nu rder 1 investigation ensues, anti Obi-Wan discovers that there are far more killers al large than the reptilian savrip The Old Republic 44-32 b.b.v. A DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC JEDI HIGH COUNCIL Having, proved themselves and their abilities in the service of peace and justice, the 12 members of the jedi High Council contemplate the Force to serve the Republic. Most of its members are Jedi Masters, ami some of them possess Force powers enhanced by unique genetic traits. Atimg with tfrcta. Mac* Windti £i a j rnior member of the Council ?V Qnetttttin\ Ywd hmif it a muifrf of Jedi mind tricks. A J Ket Oor, plo Knnn tan etmtfid the imdnmmtm to create fox or ice , Hattie ■ m nrred Even Pfell embraces hit hentage as a tcmnik mi amor. The naturally telepathic Harti h i Stowe I tin is a uma starpiht, O F THE MILLIONS of inhabited worlds in the galaxy, thousands are members of the Galactic Republic. The Republic's worlds are rep resen ted by Senators who serve their terms in the Galactic Senate on the capital world. Corn scant. The elected leader of the Republic is the Supreme Chancellor, who by law can serve no more than two four-year terms. Operating out of the Judicial Department under the office of the Supreme Chancellor, the Jedi High Council has overall decision-making powers regarding the Jedi and their role in Republic affairs* Although the Galactic Senate strives to maintain order through diplomacy and negotiation, and relies on the Jedi Order to enforce justice when ali else fails, some Senators believe that the Republic needs a wf'll-armed, official militia to defend Republic worlds against the growing tMjat of interplanetary piracy. edi Master Yoda, JEDI TEMPLE All Jedi activity in the galaxy is centered at the Jedi Temple on Coruscanb Ife five towers are tapped by powerful *mkniLis to maintain contact with Jedi Krughtf on tar-flung missions .Veitis* Hie galaxy. A senior meaner of the Jet h Yoda's lung career as .1 Jedi Nbgan approximately a century after Darlh Bane sen I the Sith OndeT into hiJtflftiHfciiasal wfyt; advocated that Jedi n.i in mg should begin at infancy, and scorns criticism that the Jedi are 'babv snatchersAfter I raining KHlifi-Mtjdi to Knighthood, Yoda retired trom direct Mastef-Padawan CCflttng and became a staff instructor at the Jetia femple, teaching the ways of the Force to young Jedi initiates. JEDI COUNCIL CHAMBER Located -itop the central spire ufihc Jedi Temple, thjj^undJ Ch-vnfrer is the Jedi > must aacnid place ot contepap^Mbn. A ring, of 12 equally-spaced chair are reserved for each Jcdflfr the High Count: I The chalra, have bu ilt-in bnlopipjucitm, to - MW. k ast ini age 6 trartM nit ted by absent f mod members I I : r 30 - Kttmtfph Tarim 1 right I perishes during the Stark Hyperspace Mtw; Mn surviving relatives include rftr equally ambitious Wifhitjf Tarim. MILITARIST SENATOR One of the most vocal proponents for a Republic militia is Senator Ranulph Tjrkin of the polluted factory planet Eriadu. Power-mad, Tarkin aspires to become the Republic's leader. Without the Senate's approval, he assembles j prototype Republic navy and army, then guides his flagship In attack laco Stark's pirate forces In the Treiken system. Tarkin's actions VALORUM AND PAL BAIT NO Supreme Chancellor Finis Valorum (near right) is the elected leader of the Senate, One of his oldest political allies is Senator Pal pa line (far right) of Naboo. To relieve the Republic's fiscal debt and monitor the corrupt Trade Federation, Pal pal ine suggests that Valorum institute a lax on the free trade zones in the Mid and Outer Rims. THE GALACTIC SENATE The Supreme Chancellor's la 11 podium is at the center of the Great Rotunda in the Galactic Senate building. Lined with 1,024 Senate repulsorkft platforms, the Rotunda is where delegates from the Republic’s member worlds meet to make decisions. The Galactic Sr mile > mlrunce concourse (i adorned by monumental \tatue\ fftol depict the Mepublict Coir Wtrld founders. The human Adi ( *iltia A Chalaclan, llrpu The Thisspiasian Oppo Not yet u Jedi Master, A formidable scholar, The Iridnmun fabrak is welt-regarded far her I'UIImKr i f an authority Kunrink is a cunning Ki-AdiAtimdi it the only Vwfdlr trained RMh Kiilll trained strong intuitive powers, on spiritual matters military strategist, Knight an the Council, Oppo Kancisis. Tusken Jedi Shared Iff ft, 31 The Old Republic 44-32 li.iLv. r &o you i KNOW WHAT k I AMP A F ollowing the example set by Darth Bane after the Battle of Ruusan, the Sith Lord Darth Sidious is served by a single apprentice, an almost unstoppable weapon named Darth MauL A Force-sensitive Zabrak from the planet Iridonia, Maul might have been discovered by the Jed i if Sidious had not claimed him first. Maul's upbringing consisted of constant training to become stronger, faster, and smarter than any adversary could anticipate* Zabraks are renowned for their mental discipline, and have a natural ability to withstand physical suffering, and Sidious tested Maul's endurance to the very limits during his training. Unlike previous Sith apprentices. Maul has no ambition to overthrow his Master. The Zabrak warrior's existence is known only to Sidious, i who waits for the moment when the Sith can rise against the Jedi and finally have their revenge PnrWfwur AJi/i tftn/i htm Sith tattoos (in thftr filer htmh. tmi tkurth Mnui cinvjvri hht entire btnh with the mtrkinfs.. of Maul's lighlsaher Sith Training PoIJowing his Master's instructions, Darth Maul trains for the day he will be unleashed upon the Jedi- On Coruscant, Maul masters the lighteaber and practises martial arts and marksmanship, but his training also takes him to other worlds. On an Outer Rim world, he survives for a month against a legion of assassin droids. On the lorn mite-mining planet Dorvalia* he relishes the opportunity to use his double-bladed Hghtsaber against living opponents. But it is in a different duel, a test against his own Master, that Darth Maul opem himself up to the dark side and becomes a true Sith Lord. DARK BODYGUARD Garyn's personal protection is provided by Mighella, a highly trained bodyguard who is also a witch of Da thorn ir, or Nightsister. Like «ill \ightsisters, she is skilled in the use of I he dark side of the Force. Mighella attempts to use an energised sword to stop Darth Maul, then surprises him with a burst of Force lightning, A moment after Mighella realizes her opponent is a Sith Lord with far superior dark-side knowledge, she is felled by a lethal slash Vtfi Maxi return* to Conuamt amt prepare* forte* next mixtion. MASTER AND APPRENTICE 10^4 Sututui presents his apprentice wirA the Sith htfilimfo. * ruentiYfi? modified thirvouner equipped *ith n power] rtwr M Otuf tl mmorcta) corporatfo®in the galaxy, i} jy anti controls the majority of trada routes j Acruss Republic space Jinn by the greedy J Nfimoidiam, it reaped most 8t its wealth in fhe Free Trade Zones of the 011 hying star systems, where business was not re^nUjted by the Republic Hut after t 11 Senate’s decision to impose taxaHoi these "free" zones, the Neimoid iaiuM*f(|i lost profits—became engaged in a sch to control not only the trade routes but. the planets themselves. Surro und mg the planet Naboo witli their battleships, the Neimuidians threaten to cut ott all trade un Queen Amidala, leader of the N a bop, endorses 4 treaty to allow the Neimoidians to occupy her world aa 34 AM ID ALA'S ENTOURAGE At 14 years old. Queen Amida la is not the youngest sovereign to rule Naboo's democratic monarchy, but she Is among the most beloved in her planet's history. Her most trusted confidantes ore her handmaidens, who accompany her everywhere. Trained for combat, these secret bodyguards are also prepared to impersonate A midala if her life is threatened. THEED RESCUE Built on a high plateau where the River Solleu forks off into waterfalls, Theed City is the Naboo's cultural center The largest building is the Royal Palace, home to Queen A midala Guided by Jar Jar, the Jedi's submarine emerges in the Solleu near the Palace. Rescuing the Queen and her protectors from Trade Federation custody, they escape in Amidala's starship. ESCAPE FROM NABOO Fleeing the orbiting Trade Federation battleships, the sleek Royal Starship heads for Coruscanl, where Ami data intends to plead for assistance for Naboo in the Senate. Equipped with deflector shields jr but no weapons, the handcrafted vessel is vulnerable to attack. kuorlrd out ttf Oloii Guitgu by Captain Tarpah, aciidcni'prmr Jill Jai itini i h iijt tximihfil after he ttfxtnnrd \w s 'x prizrd hfyblihbtr submarine. THEGUNGANS Indigenous natives of Naboo, the ’ Gungans are an intelligent species with a strong respect for nature, m t which is reflected in their use Jr of natural energy and organic w 0 technology. The Gungans * have a longstanding warrior tradition and are always prepared to defend themselves. Most Gungans believe the Naboo regard them as primitive beings, and are generally suspicious of humans. HEROIC ASTROMECH When enemy fire damages the Royal Starships shield generator, aslromech R2-D2 bypasses the power drive to restore the deflectors. Amida la expresses thanks to the droid for saving the livesof all on board. 35 The Old Repubi ic 32 IMi.Y. | ABBA THE HU H Born Jabba Desilijic Hurt, but better known as Jabba I ho Hutt, this corpul ent gangster controls a criminal ompire that traverses the Outer Rim Territories- With enterprises that include smuggling, spice dealing, slave trading, gambling, assassination, and piracy, Jabba firmly believes the! too much of a good thing is never, ever enough- On Tatooine, he presides over the Pod races with an almost regal demeanor, hut in fact can's no)lung for the sport except for the revenues generated by his gambling dens. Aided by hi i TVt *tek majot'datno Htb Foftkhft, Mihba f he /tuft }\itl muuin Immune j reiynmy i rimehmi far nk#j>;v mw.t la come. THE COUNCIL'S DECISION Presenting Anakin In the Jedi Council, Qui*Gun asserts his belief dial the hoy is the Chosen One* A.% most jedi begin their training hi infancy; the Cuvmril are uncertain about the wisdom of training the boy. Tested by the Masters, Ana kin demonstrates great ability with the Force, bui he ^ deemed tins old and filled with anger. Qui-Lkm protests the decision, but the Council refuses to allow him to train Anakiu. However, they do permit the boy to remain in QuLCon's charge for tire Hme being. Aftrt Anakiu m nimble* abttani the Riiyitl Starship, Obt \Van rAKiurM the fhlaf Ric prevent Watto taking the valuable droid components for himself. Anakin successfully rebuil t the droid, which he named C-3P0, but did not have proper metal droid coverings to finish the job. RIVAL RACER In the Boonta Eve Pod race, Anakin faces Sobulba, a Dug from Malashov who employs dirty tricks to eliminate his competition. Although favored to win, the Dug loses control on the final lap and crashes. After I he race, he readily agrees to buy Anakin's Pudracer from Qui-Gon. bio stronger to gambling, Wtan> hn\ wcni unit Urn a few smalt fortunes. He nnrr bet a yam %t Srbulim in a /Wrairr, and actually came out ahead. THESITH REVEALED After tracing A midala's starship to Tatooine, Darth Sidiuus instructs Darth Maul to apprehend Queen Am ula I a and bring her hack In Naboo to sign the Trade Federation's treaty, Darth Maul travels across space and finds his quarry, but Qui-Gon and Anakin arrive at the repaired starship in time for the Jedi Master to thwart Maul's ferocious assault Leaving Maul fuming in the desert, the Jedi race away with their allies to Coruscant, where Qui-Gon informs a stunned Jedi Council of his conclusion; the 3 ightsaber- wielding at lacker is a Silh Lord, THE CHOSEN ONE? 36 37 The Oi u Republic BATTLE OF NABOO GUNGANS VS DROIDS Consisting mainly of part-time soldiers, theGungan Grand Army convenes in the swamps before heading In I he Great Grass Plains, where they plan to draw the battle droids away from Theed. Kaadu-mounled cava fries lead the tramps, and giant fambaas carry powerful energy shield generators to protect the Gungans from aerial bombard men I. The shields hold up against the enemy lasers, but the dmids ore able to step through the energized barrier and confront the Gungans. tiu kmm independent thought ffflmiwi; battle Jrttids carry ant their tmirr\ without ifiie.iiuvt. W HEN AM IDA LA'S STARSHIP returns to Naboo, the only remnant of the Trade Federation's orbital blockade is a single Droid Control Ship, which coordinates the actions of every Federation droid on the planet. The droid army has seized Theed and driven the Gungans out of Otoh Gunga. Joining forces with the Naboo, the Gungans amass an army in the swamps outside the city. While most of the battle droids are deployed to confront the Gungans, the Naboo infiltrate Amidala's heavily guarded palace and hangar, taking weapons and starfighters into battle. The arrival of Darth Maul, instructed by Darth Sidious to kill Amidala and her Jedi protectors, poses an even greater threat. Confronting Qui-Gon and Obi*Wan, a duel ensues that leads the Sith Lord and the Jedi deep into the Theed power generator complex. devastating vote In the Senate 1 , Chancellor Finis Valorem (center left) asks Amidala if she will allow a commission to investigate her accusations against the Neimoidians. Unfortunately, Senator Palpatinc has conv inced Amidala that Valorem is an ineffective leader, and she moves for a "vote of no confidence" that leads to the election of a new Chancellor. A New Alliance On her return to Naboo, Amidala is accompanied by Qui-Gon Jinn, Obi-Wan Ken obi. Jar Jar Bitiks, and Anakin, After finding Otoh Gunga abandoned, Jar Jar guides the Jed i. Ana kin, and Amidala's retinue to the Gunga n sacred place where Boss Nass and the Gungans are in hiding. Boss Nass does not welcome the group because ho suspects they are somehow responsible for the droid invasion. But when l\idme steps forward to reveal herself as the true Queen and * appeals for help, Ik»ss Nass realizes that the Naboo are his strongest allies. 32 B.B.Y. f tin Wan raft anh waieh as I tariff Muni deihen a killing Now In (tut (inn, par their nimtNnrd training nrnS rtpcricmr. the Jail art rutt prefmreil •■hr rulhle%i fifthltrtft lechrmiues employed h\ tkirth Mont ^ DUEL OF TIIE FATES When Qui-Gon is briefly separated Imm Obi-Wan by an energized laser barrier, L>a.rth Maul uses hw superior Sith fighting skills to kill the Jedi Master. Atop the core lunnel of the power generator. Obi’Wan lashes onl at the Sith Lord but loses his grip on his lightsaber As Maul prepares to strike. Obi Wan uses the Force to summon his fallen Master's light saber, and sweeps the ignited blade through the Sith Lord's torso, \\ AKIN JOINS THE FIGHT Instructed by Qui-Gon to hide, Anakin lakes cover in a Naboo srarfighler. Its autopilot engages, and hr is whisked straight to the splice battle With the flight controls on manual, Anakin accidentally penetrates the Droid Control Ship and fin's torpedoes into its reactor room, escaping as the vessel expit »des. W r ith the Control Ship gone, all the battle droids stop fighting. ■W* Jfl 't efji'jjflo Iante true when he pjftjfg a uanhip far the first time, a IA N C li l. LO R PA I TATI N F, Newly elected as Chancellor, Palpatinc arrives a! Naboo in time for the victory celebration. Meeting Anakin, he promises to watch the hoy's career with great interest, Although Amidala has survived, Darth SidiousT greater plans are still in motion, hot I he Sith bond will require a new apprentice to replace Darth Maul A LAST REQUEST Mortally wounded, Qui-Gon uses his last breath to ensure Anakin will become a Jedi. Inheriting something of his Master’s defiant nature, Obi-Wan later informs Y< id a he will honor Qui-Con's request, with or without the jedi Council's approval- Despite YinJa’s reservations, the Council agrees to let Ana kin become Obi- Wan's apprentice, 32-22 b,b.y. ^ MY ~ LK3HT- STILL MISSING VgCtY (WELL wrapoi The Old Repubuc B 4TTLE ON KINTAN ^ Dooku is fermenting unrest throughout the galaxy. On Ryloth, he rcheslrate* i kidnapping in an attempt lo mnki Ryloth break from the Republic A TWHekdan i’jdcr% voting stun is under the probation of |edi Master Tholme wheirpothare | .\ikto . called the SSf % 1 Morgukni, Quintan Vos ■ Mm W \ (above, top right) and Aaylo Socura track the Morgufcai to their home world, ^■^9/'“ Raritan, and rescue Tholme and the hnv F OUR YEARS AFTER after the Battle of Naboo, the Galactic Senate reelects Supreme Chancellor Pal pa tine to a second term. Pal pa tine continues to maintain order in the Senate, forges alliances with powerful figures, remains free from scandal, and—unlike some humans—never displays any indication of bias against different species or cultures. But during his reign, many Senators come to question the very foundation of the Republic, which seems to have evolved into nothing more than a political machine designed to funnel money and resources to the capital world of Coruseant. Unrest and dissent is beginning to spread throughout the galaxy, and in these increasingly troubled times, Palpatine frequently seeks help from the Jedi. Meanwhile, the former Jedi Knight Count Dooku, who left the Order after becoming disillusioned with the Republic, is engaged in mysterious, secretive dealings that will ultimately play a decisive role in determining the fate of both the jedi Order and the Republic itself. Scatterfd Forces Traditionally, the Jedi Council seldom leaves the Jedi Temple, but increased unrest throughout the galaxy prompts several Council members to travel far from Corn scant. In one incident, six members—including (below, left to right) Adi Gallia, Mace Windu, and KLAdi-Mundi — travel to Malastare to mediate peace negotiations between warring factions on Lmnik, but the negotiations end after the first disastrous meeting. Adi Gallia and KFAdhMundi also participate in the hunt for Aurra Sing. During this period, Ki is often accompanied by his Tusken Pa da wan, A'Sharad Hett (far right). PORTRAIT OF A JEDI Memorialized by sculpture in (he Jedi Archives, Dooku is one of only 20 ledi who have renounced I he Order. CLONE TEMPI. ATE Around the same time as the Battle of Naboo, Count Pwku begins his search for the perfect soldier to serve os a template fora genetically modified clone army, Dooku pits the galaxy's most dangerous mercenaries against each other, and the eventual vie lor is Jango Felt, the Last of the MandaEorrans- 0n one of the moons of Bogden, Dook u—p r esen ting himself as Lord Ty farms— meets Fctt, who agrees to become the prime clone. STALKING AURRA SING When bounty hunter Aurra Sing (far left) attempt* to assassinate her former teacher, (lie I Wk Woman, she i* intercepted by a Ee.im of fed) that include* Hu' lusken A'Shar.nl llett (near left), wlut .mils Eo bring l in in for I he murder ol lus lather, Sharad Hm when the Jedi duels with Sing, he realises, he wants to make her suffer Sing escapes, leading A'Sharad to question hi* role in tire Order Afire .WffVrtf Sitilfittf ftfit Idfc'iTf i*n fiaimJiJr LOST LIGHTSABER In the years following the Battle of Naboo, Ana kin Sky walker becomes a promising Padawan under Obi-Wan Kenobi's tutelege Sky walker is powerful with the Force, but he is not always mindful. After he and Obi-Wan are assigned lo meet with representatives of a world where thievery is regarded as a social skill, Anakin realizes that his lightsaber is missing Without informing his Master of his loss, he attempts to find the weapon on his own. Failing, he confronts Obi- Wan, who was not only aware of his Fndawari* predicament but has already managed lo recover Anakiris lightsaber. THE DECAYING REPUBLIC The Old Republic 32-22 b.b.y. RISE OF THE SEPARATISTS E IGHT YEARS AFTER Supreme Chancellor Pal pa tine's election, the elusive Count Dooku surfaces on Raxus Prime, a world strong with anti-Republie sentiment. Dooku gains support for his demands of political reform, but, knowing that the Senate's bureaucracy will deter any reform efforts, he soon shifts his goals toward political independence. As more and more worlds enlist in Dooku's $o recognise the dart thai killed Zam Wesdt Obi-Wan turns to his old friend Dexter Jettster, the chief cook and proprietor of Dexter '5 Diner. A well-traveled Besalisk with an extremely retentive memory, Dexter 4 instantly identifies the projectile as a saberdart i from Kami no, a planet with cloning facilities. 9 MISSING PLANET Having learned Kj mi no's approximate location from Dexter jettster, Obi-Wan flecks more information (mm the Archives at theJedi Temple. Much to his surprise, there are no records of Ram mo or its star system, y et a scan of a holographic star map reveals that gravitational forces exist in the area of space that Dexter specified . Qbi-Wan shows the star map to Ytxb and a group of young Jcdi pupils, who quickly -conclude that the gravity indicates the planet is there, hut that someone erased it from the archive memory, FORBIDDEN LOVE While Obi-Wan tracks down the bounty hunter. Ana kin escorts Pad me hack it> Naboo and continues to sen e as her prelector Although Jedi teachings forbid Anakin from having emotions that could cloud his judgment, and Fad mo maintains her Senatorial responsibillies preclude kive, they find themselves unable to suppress their true feelings. A FTER FINISHING HER elected term as Qutxn of Naboo, Pad me Ami data continues to represent her world as a Senator. She opposes the Separatists' efforts to leave the Republic, but is also against the Loyalists who propose the creation of a Republic army. Having experienced the misery of war firsthand on Naboo, Amidala travels to Coruscant to discourage the Galactic Senate from voting on the Military Creation Act* Moments after her arrival, Pad me's starship explodes on the landing platform, killing several people, including her decoy, Corde. Following this attempt on Senator Amidala's life, Chancellor Pa I pa tine arranges for the Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi and his apprentice. Ana kin Sky walker, to protect Pad me* RitiinR W art open ayp mnpredfr. 4fvdiii and Obi- Wijfl purutr 2m WwMV vehicle ihntufth the skies above (Yiranrunf. Chasing Zam Wesell Taking immediate action to catch the person who released the kouhuns into Pndme's quarters, Anakin liberates an Jlrspeeder from a parking bay and joins Obi-Wan in pursuit of a green Kora-2 exodrive vehicle. The chase takes them through the Senatorial, financial, and industrial zones of a densely populated quadrant, and ends when they capture Zam Wesell, the Kom-2's Gawdite pilot, in an entertainment district. The Jedi attempt to interrogate Wesell, but before she tan reveal ihe identity of the bounty hunter who hired her, she is killed by a toxic dart. The Jedi spot the armored figure who fired the deadly missile, bul are unable to stop him. ASSASSIN S TARGET Ina second attempt on Padme's life, Anakin ''tops two keuhuns—deadly arthropods—before they can reach Pad me as she sleeps in her quarter* on Conisranl, Although ihe Jedi were assigned only to protect Padmd, Anakin is determined lo apprehend the would-be assassin THE CLONE ARMY ■H 22 b.b.y. 1 ONE SOLDIERS m. mg on the stormy world of Kg m inn, Obi-Wan is taken 1.1 tour of fipoca City's cloniqg fiktlities. Using growth- ■cvrierntiqn technology, lhe KiWiim^ins are able to produce developed human clones ft ithi n 10 years. By the time Kim obi's visit, 200,(XH)douefl'liaw matured, and another m on are in production. The done> are physicany identical t» '-eir genetic host, a bounty hunter named fango Fett, but — sneered to lx- more durable and completely obedient. K- part of his payment, Fett requested a single, unaltered d me to raise as his son, naming him Boba, Kenobi visits Jango nd his son in their quarters, and realizes that Fett is the man rid the ossa ss inal ion at tempts on Coruscant. THE MYSTERY OF SIFO-DYAS When he is introduced to Kandnoan Prime Minister Lima Su, Obi-Wan is surprised to learn that the Kaminoans anticipated a visit Imm a ledi, According 10 Luna Su, the Jidi Master Sifo-Dyas commissioned a done army for 10 years prior to arrival This intrigues Obi- Wan, who recalls that Sifo-Dyas was killed almost a decade ago. Inside fipoca Cl tmi he Kotumtmn Jo Ur three 11 ttbi-Wun x gagf f,t mibrVtmk 1 limits h HTlAiff ptt/Wik fan. fbejttry (Ulr 1 ft constant motion to umsdubr brum oefatiy m tike dewtvpixx chtit ORIGIN OF A BOUNTY HUNTER On the colony world Concord Dawn, the young Jango Fett was orphaned when ho- family was killed by the ruthless Death Watch, a bloodthirsty splinter group of cx-Mandalorian warriors. Jango was rescued and adopted by the true Mandalorians, who maintained their millennia-old tradition as highly-paid soldiers. Fett eventually became the Mandalorians' leader and destroyed the Death Watch, but two years before Ihe Battle of Naboo, a conflict with the Jedi left him as the sole-surviving Mand.ilorian warrior. CLASH ON KAMINO Having learned Felt was hired to be 1 genetic host by a man named I y ran u s, Obi -Wait is determined lo find oui more about the army's origins and to discover who hired Jango to try to kill Pad me. Kenobi falls to stop Jango and Buba leaving Kaminn, but secures a homing device on their ship, Shtw J, that enables him to track them ‘— Tin Oui Ririmi it 22 B.B.V. A JED I AMONG TUSKENS Commonly known as Sand People, Tusker Raiders were named after their assaults on Fort Tusken, the first human settlement in Taltxiines northern sector. Former Jed i Knight Ski rad Kelt (below 1 center) was one of the few humans ever to join this mysterious, nomadic race. Rising to clan leader both Hett and his clan were i killed when t hey been me in volved in Card u I la t he Hiatt's i II- fa ted a I tempt to overthrow Jabba's reign. J Ambushed f«i (tunluUii, mum itf Hr 11 s dun nrw ttiUrd tn a bttmtHintmtnl. TRAGEDY ON TATOOINE REUNION WITH WA1TO When Anakm meets Watto, theloydarian is .iiiiu/ed In see the Jls.Ii I le tells Ana kin dial lie sold Shmi to .1 rmiislure farmer named t Legg I ors, who freed her and married her and directs him (it the I or* homestead. W HILE SERVING AS Pad mo's protector on Naboo, Am kin has a series of rrightmaros abt>uthis mt 1 1he r, Shmi. In thost* horri f ic dreams, he sees and feels Shmi's agony as she is tortured by unknown assailants. Refusing to dismiss the visions as products of his imagination, he tolls Pad mo that he must travel to Tatooino and find his mother, who he has not soon since leaving the planet to join the Jedi Order 10 years previously. Ana kin is determined to undertake this personal mission, even though it means disobeying his orders from the jedi Council to protect Pad me from the threat of assassination. Rather than allowing Ana kin to get into trouble with the Jedi Cou ncil, Pad me decides to accompany him to Tatooino, effectively remaining under his guard. Traveling from Naboo in Pad mo's Nubian Yacht, they land in the spaceport of Tatooino"s disreputable capital, Mos Is pa. \ leading into the city, they take a robotic rickshaw toward Anakin's old neighborhood to try to find Watto, hvs ex-master. M ifv Lifts fimitv * pirtVunr farm, Ptkltitf mti Anuktit mm tXwi* fjfflra mid Mt ntHfrisruf, firfu Jh1 1 an of $hmi > fawhcifut, Owen, j.i JiV/um uiiy AruLn 1 Mcjftiittfhrr, Tracking Tuskens F rom Clicgg Lars, Ana kin learns that his mother was abducted by Tusken Raiders a month ago. A rescue effort resulted in the massacre of 26 farmers and the loss of Cliegg's right leg to a lethal trick wire. Anakm senses Shmi is stilt alive, and borrows Owen's speeder bike to search for her. Arriving upon a Jawa camp, Anakm exchanges a multi tool and portable scanner for information from the Chief jawa, who directs him eastward to a high plateau. From this vantage point, Ann kin sights a Tusken camp in the valley below. WHY COLILDNT1 SAVE HER?” After the massacre at the Tusken camp, Ana kin returns to rte Lars homestead with his mother's body Contused and ^4raught; the young Fadawan admits to Fad me how he «.!'■ unable to stop himself from slaying the Tusken Raiders. Vthough Fadmtf forgives Anakm for acting upon his emotions, vnakin considers himself a failure; not for slaughtering rue Tuskens, bul because of his inability to stop tm mother from dying VENGEFUL SON After Shmi breathes her last, Anakin's anguish is replaced by an overwhelming, raging anger. Exiting the hut, he unleashes the full power of his fury upon Shim's tormentors. Igniting his lighLsaber. Anakm does not stop until the lethal blue blade of his Jedi weapon has cut through every Tusken in the camp, including the women and children. FINDING SHMI Anakm infiltrates the lusken Raiders camp and It Kates Jus captive mol her in a guarded hut. Suffering from terrible wounds, Shmi is astonished lo see her son again. In terrible pain, she tells him that seeing him once mom has made her complete, Anakm prepares to carry her out of the hut, but she dies in his arms. THE MAKER RETURNS Now covered w ith droid plating installed by Shmi, C -JPO is distressed by her death bu t ivlfeved to Sc reunited with Arakin, A lieu K1-U2 recviven an from nergenn I I M • - - .: ; v Obi-Wan, C Ana kin, Pat WO Mils I'at Sine I in re . 1J l 1 HiLVUO The Old Republic BATTLE OF GEONOSIS a; FTER TRACKING Jango Fctt to Geonosis, Obi-Wan discovers that Note Gunray is behind the assassination attempts on Pad me and that the Trade Federation ts taking delivery of a Geonosian-manufactored droid army. He transmits this information to Ana kin, who relays it to the Jedi Council, but Obi-Wan is captured. Interrogated by the manipulative Count Dooku, Obi-Wan is told that a Sith Lord named Darth Sidious controls the Republic; Escorted to an arena, Obi-Wan learns that Ana kin and Pad me — who traveled to Geonosis to rescue him — have also been captured and sentenced to death. On Coruscant, Jar Jar Binks—acting as the representative for Naboo in Padme's absence—proposes the Senate gives emergency powers to the Supreme Chancellor, enabling Pa I pa tine to summon the clone army From Kamino. BLOOD SPORT Dooku, Lingo ana Hobn Few, iind thousands of Geonosian warriors watch as three gigantic creatures are released into I he execution arena. Obi-Wan, Ana kin r and Pad me are still lighting their monstrous opponents when Jedi reinforcements nrrive. Swptnded in <t Jortr field. f J'Jjj LIej#i rejects Dooku'x offer to join the $<p<irnli\Is. Nowhere to Run Responding to Obi-Wan's relayed message. Mice Windu and 200 Jedi travel to Geonosis to rescue him and stop the Trade Federation from obtaining mure droids, Jango Lett opens fire upon the Jedi, but Mace Windu retaliates and slays the bounty hunter. Boba Fett, jango's doned son, is orphaned as t a result of Mace s action and must now rely on his own instincts to survive. Despite their 'P p<wcrs and ahilities, 11ie Jedi arv vastty outnumbered by the battle dniidS' fk and arth Sidtouss scheme to prolong the war, as it removes the ad vantage Menu's abilities give to the Separatists. 22-19 B.B.V. On the mrvn RmuI in ihe Snluur vniem, Urnffrii te six thm- ode Jedi at juttenliiii eft rmltfm the Xeptimtitf* ASAJJ VENTRESS Initially trained by the Jedi Ky Name, Asajj Ven tress turned k to the dark side after Narev's Ik murder. Years later, Ven tress Vl defea Is manv glad iators i n a ^k contest to impress Dooku, k ^k who gi ves her a pn i r of lightsahers and makes ^k her a commander of ^k ^k the Separatist army; THE DROID GENERAL Bom a Kalecsh, General Grievous led his people in a war against I heir savage planetary neighbors, the Huk, whose ore-rich worlds received support finm the Republic, In a mysterious aircraft accident Grievous was mortally wounded. On the verge of death, and swearing vengeance on the Jedi for allying with the Huk, Grievous accepted the Banking Clan's offer of a new droid body and relief for his people. In return he became the leader of the Confederacy's droid armies, and received light saber instruction from Count Dooku. GENOCIDE ON OHMA-DTJN ^ Shortly after the Rattle of Naboo, Gungan colonists settled on Naboo's moon Gbma-D'un, Ton weeks after the Rattle of Geonosis, fk>ss Nass loses contact with the colonists, and the Jedi are summoned to investigate. The Jedi find the Gungans dead, victims of a chemical Weapon developed by the Confederacy While Arakin races to stop a convoy of starships from releasing the same toxic gas in Naboo's atmosphere, Obi-Wan has his first encounter with Asajj Ventrvss and Durge. Months Later, the threat of this particular weapon is nullified when Obi-Wan obtains the antidote from a secret chemical a factory on the planet Qucyta. m C ONFUCT DN AARGONAR nder the impression that Obi-Wan was killed on Jabiim, the Jedi Council assign Ana kin to travel to the desert world Aargonar with theTusken Jedi Knight A'Sharod I ielt. son of the ■mod Jodi Sharad Hett, After their mission is disrupted by an n-charged sandstorm, a fatigued Anekin becomes delusional and cannot resist his desire to attack Hett. A'Sharad subdues Ana kin and lea ms why he hates luskens, but is unable to convince him that a true Jedi ha* no use for prejudice, |LD1 GENERALS Like I he oilier Jedi who agree to fight on behalf of the Republic during the Clone Wars, Ana kin, Mace Windu, and Obi-Wan serve as generate. On a mission to Dantooine, Mace Wirnlu single-handedly destroys a huge seismic tank to defeat an army of Federation droids. Obi-Wan survives jabiim but becomes obsessed with hunting Asajj Ventress. Anakin gains a reputation as a greal starpilot and proves himself to be a courageous warrior, but a lighLsaber duel with Venlress leaves him facially scarred, (irwuiu* n nnuntirr l)»il the shtp truth lin it fat to his ryhrmrnr rtvon sintctton utur jw %ni top thxtkU: The Omni talk/ve) used Jtiif powers k> keep the itnrwiH tuui Genetui uUst f t i^hit ut ptsn of Ai t plan jo recruit Grirrewu to the Sepamthi cause The Clone Wars KIDNAPPED!-- 19* B.B.Y H OPING TO DEFEAT the Trade Federation, Obi-Wan and Anakin attempt to capture Nute Gunray on Cato Neimoidia, Gunray eludes the jedi, but they manage to recover his hologram-transceiving mechno-chair. This device yields information that could lead to the apprehension of high-ranking Separatists and the location of Darth Sidious. Their find prompts Obi-Wan and Anakin to begin a hunt for Count Dooku, while Mace Windu leads a Corn scant-based team in search of Sidious. Unfortunately, the Jedi do not realize they have been manipulated by the Dark Lord, who has diverted their attention in order to carry out his most complicated scheme—the kidnapping of Supreme Chancellor Palpatine. The Sith assigns the abduction task to General Grievous, who remains unaware of the true motives behind Sidious's devious machinations. The Search for Palpatine After failing to capture Count Dooku on the planet Tv the, Anakin and Obi-Wan learn of Supreme Chancellor Paipatine's kidnapping. They race back to Coruscant as the Separatist Droid Army attempts to flee with their captive, and engage an overwhelming number of droid starfighters in space combat, Aided by R2-D2, the two jedi manage to land their fighters in General Grievous's starship. Leaving a trail of ruined battle droids behind them, they finally infiltrate the chamber that holds the captive Palpatine. \ ■ JEDI FIGHTER ACE During the Clone Wars, Anakin Sky walker gains a reputation as the best starpilot in the galaxy, and is recognized by Grievous as the "hero without fear." Despite his abilities, Anakin is haunted by the death of his mother, whom he xvas unable to protect. When he learns Padm£ is pregnant, he has nightmares that she will die in childbirth. 4**T x DOGKU'5 FATE Aboard General Grievous's starship, the shackled Palpatine watches as Count Dooku emerges to fight the Jedi rescuers. Dooku knocks out Obi-Wan, but is soon at Ana kin's mercy, Palpatine then orders the Count's execution—and Anakin complies. THE GENERAL'S TROPHIES Accompanied by his droid MagnaGuards, General Grievous has added many lightsabers to his collection since his first Jedi kills on Geonosis. Because so many Jedi perished in that battle, these particular murders were not initially attributed to Grievous. REPUBLIC STARFIGHTERS In the war against the Separatists, Obi-Wan and Anakin pilot Eta-2 Adis Interceptors (left and right) % with retrofitted controls to accommodate their Force- assisted piloting abilities. Republic Army done trooper pilots fly shield-equipped ARC-170 fighters (above} and V-wing fighters, and serve as trusted wingmen their Jedi commanders. CRASH-LANDING ON CORUSCANT Emergency fireships race alongside the remains of Grievous's Trade Federation cruiser as it plummets toward the surface of Coruscant. Despite extensive damage to most of the ship's system®, Anakin wrestles with the controls to bring the vessel down safely on a landing platform located in the heart of Coruscant r s busy industrial district. A 1-fS GRIEVOUS RETREATS Prior to Pa I pa tine's abduction, Kenobi and Sky walker defeated General Grievous when he attempted to invade the world of Beldemne. Watching as the Jedi attacked his invasion fleet, Grievous vowed revenge. Obi-Wan and Ana kin's arrival on his flagship, and the subsequent demise of Dooku, leads to a ferocious battle between the cy borg and his enemies. Hit by laser fire from a Republic warship, the flagship begins to fall out uf orbit. Forced to relinquish Palpatine, Grievous flees in an escape pod and Jettisons the remaining pods, leaving the Jedi to fry to save the ship. Tt n; Clonk Wars POWER OF THE DARK SIDE n att it: o n uta pa u \-n An iti:1 uiimi »rt httfagtui'tw ammunmuHm Jin- Mutters ore ditiHfhrd hr AmkiH "i appthnnncni m fintpoiUM 1 rrprrimtahxr, but reltiittlftlh allow it E ver since their first 1 nou t i n g, Ch a ncel lor Pa I .pa I i ne has made Ana kin feel special a n d u n 1 q Lie a mon g the Jed i. But during the Clone Wars, [\ilpa Iine plants seeds of anxiety, encouraging Ana kin to believe that the other jedi are envious and fearful of his powers, and not altogether supportive of democracy. When a constitutional amendment allows the Chancellor's Office to take command of the Jedi Council, Palpatine draws Anakin closer into his confidence, asking him to accept a post as his personal representative on the Council. Meanwhile, Mace Windu and Yoda suspect that Palpatine might he under the control of the mysterious Sith Lord Darth Sidious. When the Council learns of Anakin's appointment, they privately agree that Pal pa tine's influence on Anakin is dangerous, but decide—against Obi- War's protests—to enlist Anakin to spy on the Chancellor. A Night at the Opera Invited to meet w ith Palpatine at the Galaxies Opera House, Anakin listens as the Chancellor states his belief Ihot the Jedi Council is planning to overthrow the Republic Although Obi-Wan has cautioned Anakin to be careful, Anakin finds himself torn between his loyalties to the jedi and to Palpatine, and he wonders If the Council is indeed manipulating events. As Anakin has had recent nightmarish visions of Pad me dying, he is captivated when Palpatine tells him of The Tragedy of Darth Plague is the Wise, the story of a Sith l ord who had the power to keep people safe from death, Riding ihi tin tiniKiwmirunt H\'xu Ohi* fmmuex Cette mi Qnrt'tmt’t wheel hk* 1 through a unUn/lr < tty <W I ftitptHL LOYALIST COMMITTEE In the wake o f the many worlds that are abandoning the Republic to join the Separatists, the Galactic Senate is left with a majority of Senators who continue to support Chancellor Palpatine, However, a growing number of Senators are alarmed by Palpating"* numerous revisions to the Republic Constitution. Senator Mon Molhma of Chandrila, Pad mi 1 A midala of Nnboo, and Bail Organa of Alderaan found a secret alliance to seek a diplomatic solution to the war and an end to Pa Ipa tine's democracy-crush mg amendments. 56 19 n.n, Y. SITH RITUALS Chancellor Palpatine spent many years studying ancient Holncmn* to learn the secrets of the Sith. Hie Holocrons ona bled him to channel Sith spirits (right}, who laugh I him how to harness dark-side energy anti release lethal bolls at lightning. During I he Clone Wars, Palpaline conducted Sith rituals on Coruscanl that radiated unnerving ripples in the Force, which caused anxiety among most Jedi throughout the galaxy, but also served to increase Anakin Sky walker's hunger for power. DEFENDING KASHYYYK After the Separatists attack the Wookiee plane I Kashyyyk, Yoda travels there to lead the defense 1 . The Jedi Master's departure from Cortiscanl is also part of a plan to lure Darth Sidious into the open. Unfortunately, none of the Jedi have anticipated the Sith Lord's next move. fiilfkitiHr Uf c.fSith IrRhlrrttiit m uitutl *toiT Hfotifo, bw the Ut/t Matter |txrx hit !■ thliahcr ft) force the tnrrjiv hnit r injck upon the Sith Lord, Kttnuni if hit feature* Flttpmutc tumifurfij: tlfmm Atmhn, uhtt SHOWDOWN ON CORUSCAN I Following General Grievous's dealh, a contingent of Jedi confront Palpatine to ensure his surrender of emergency powers. Palpatine surprises them by igniting his own lighLsaber, quickly slaying all but Mace Windu, who lea ms too late that his opponent's greatest weapon is Anakin Skywalker. A NEWNAMh After dispusi n g ul Mace Wtndu, Palpaline bequeallis a name to his new apprentice: Darth Vader Vader's first assignment is to eliminate all the Jed I at (he Temple, Vader believes his actions will restore order to the galaxy, and lliat lie will gain the knowledge to keep Pad me safe forever The Clone Wars THE JEDI PURGE A NEW REGIME On Coruscant, Pal pa tine .] J dresscs the Senate. He claims an assassination jrlemp t by treacherous jedi has left him disfigured; he then rallies the Senators to support a new regime, an Empire that he will ruic far life. The majority of Senators respond with cheers and applause. THE SURVIVORS Both Yoda and Obi-Wan manage to escape the Jedi Purge, and ignore the subsequent transmission that summons all Jedi back to the Jedi Temple. Reunited on Bail Organa's starship. Timbre IV, Yoda and Qbi- Wpn agree (hat they must return to the Temple and disable the recall signal. A LTHOUGH SUPREME CHANCELLOR Palpatine vanquishes the four Jedi Masters who attempt to arrest him, and has assigned Ana kin Sky walker the task of massacring those in the Jedi Temple, thousands of Jedi Generals remain scattered on distant worlds across the galaxy. Before any surviving Jedi can learn about Palpatine's actions on Coruscant, he activates a secret plan that he designed many years before to eliminate the entire Jedi Order, He also twists information to his own advantage by informing the Galactic Senate that the Jedi had intended to assassinate him in order to seize control of the Republic. By the time the Supreme Chancellor convinces most world leaders in the Senate that the Jedi are traitors, he has already succeeded in destroying nearly all of his most powerful adversaries, leaving no one to stop Pa I pa tine from proclaiming himself Emperor of the galaxy. ORDER 66 On Utapau, Clone Commander Cody receives a holographic transmission from Pal pn tine, who states, "It is time. Execute Order66." An emergency protocol. Order 66 identifies all jedi as traitors to the Republic that must be eliminated with extreme prejudice. The transmission is simultaneously beamed to done commanders across the galaxy and, moments later, hundreds of Jedi are murdered by their own troops. THE SEPARATISTS' FATE While hiding on the volcanic planet Mustafar, the Separatist leaders receive a message from Darth Sidious, and are led to believe that the Clone Wars are over and peace has been achieved. They are about to shut down their dmid armies, but are executed by Darih Vader when he arrives on the fiery world. Jedi Slayer As Ana kin is well-known among the Jedi, and no one but the Emperor is aware of his conversion to the Sith, he has no difficulty gaining entry to the Jedi Temple. Transformed into Sidious's agent of evil, Darth Vader, he cuts down every Jedi in his path, including many younglings. Leaving done trooper squads to exterminate any Jedi w ho remain in the Temple, he visits Padmt 4 to tell her that the Jedi have attempted to overthrow' the Senate. J 5 adm£ listens with stunned / disbelief as her beloved tells her that he has renounced the Jedi Order to help PaJpatine save the Republic, and that he intends to end the war by completing on important mission on Mustafar. Following fox Matter's vrdrrs, Voder kith Sfoi Mai and Wat Tambar (above i, The Siih Lord rwtftfJ oil of the Separatist leaders. iravinjf ,\fote Gunrtn fur tut. hke many other doomed Jedi. a yowtgtinx waltzes loo tale that Atwkifi i ttmsion ii mi to help the besieged Jedi—hat to eiiernunaie them. BURNING TEMPLE TiWfftv tV delivers Obi-Wan and Yoda to Coruscant, where they find many dead bodies in the ruins of the Jedi Temple, Stealthily evading clone tnmpersObi'Wan retrieves the Temple's security scans to see for himself which Jedi has turned. When the scans confirm the identity of the Sith Lord who slew the younglings, Yoda decides to visit the Emperor while Obi-Wan hunts down Darth Vader. UNEXPECTED BETRAYAL As Order 66 is implemented across the galaxy, Jedi Generals such as Aayla Secura (left) are taken completely unaware when they suddenly become a target for their own troops' weapons. DUEL IN THE SENATE Yoda finds the Emperor in the holding office at the Grand Convocation Chamber of the Galactic Senate. Palpatine uses both his lightsaber and Sith lightning to attack Yoda, who is ultimately forced to retreat. Although Yoda fails to destroy the Emperor, his survival ensures that he will live to train at least one more student in the ways of the Force. The Clone Wars CHOKEHOLD When Padmg arrives on Mustafar, Darth Vader answers to the name Ana kin, but his evasive, defia nt behavior con vinces Pad me that he is Anaktn no more. Upon seeing Obi-Wan emerge from Padmtf's starship, Vader suspects betrayal and uses the Force to choke his wife Duel on Mustafar Vader releases Padm£fromhb telekinetic deathgrip to engage Obi-Wan in a fierce duel. The combatants are so focused on each other's movements that neither notices th* intrepid R2-D2 hauling Padmtf's unconscious form back to her starship. The battle takes Vader and Obi-Wan through the main collection plant of the old lava mine, across platforms that stretch over riverbeds of molten rock. As every step becomes more perilous and Vader H s attacks more ferocious. Obi-Wan realizes that he still cares for Ana kin, and that the only way he can defeat his opponent is to let go of his feelings for his former friend. When Obi- Wan releases this emotional attachment, the battle turns for the Jedi, DARK LORD REBORN S EEKING DARTH VADER, Obi-Wan goes to Padm£ J s apartment on Coruscant. Although Padm£ has been told that Kenobi may have been implicated in a Jedi rebellion, she is greatly relieved to see her old friend alive. But her joy turns to confusion when she realizes that Obi - Wan is searching for her husband, Anakin, She refuses to believe Kenobi's claim that the young Jedi murdered children at the Temple, and is unable to accept that the father of her unborn offspring could be capable of such an unforgivable, evil act. Shocked and upset, Padm£ tells Kenobi to leave; shortly afterward, she travels with C-3PO to the planet Mustafar, She is unaware, however, that Obi-Wan has anticipated this move and is a stowaway on her starship. And so it is on Mustafar that Pad me discovers the grim truth about the man she loves, while Obi-Wan finds the hate-filled monster he must try to destroy. A PROPHECY FULFILLED? By slaying the Separatist leaders and crushing the Jedi Order, Vader believes he has restored peace and justice to the galaxy and so brought balance to the Force. In his eyes, he has fulfilled his destiny as the Chosen One. He will not stray from this viewpoint until the last day of his life, when he finally realizes that there is a power stronger than the dark side. BURNING RAGE Despite his fighting skills, Vader is defeated by Obi-Wan. With both legs and an arm severed, Vader lies helpless as red-hot lava bums his flesh and sears his lungs. But even as Vader writhes in agony, he believes his actions were justified and considers himself superior to the jedi, Fueled by anger and hatred, Vader never relinquishes his embrace of the dark side. 19 B,B.Y. nri v ntJisittrhfiru r fa the fiwf, the fmr fUa fa Mwktfor k Uh dime Intapi. haves w /rA PikimJ und the droids r Emperor arm-et and hunt** Voders dtrift#, dismembered remain*. CtmvenlHUHil mrxtry is insufficient to Sfae Wider, to an ifhrikkitu f DD-13 sur^h-ai timid Ji enlisted fa cflwwrf robotic pmsiknUs and in.mll Ufftttppvrt system/or the Sith Land's wvapedbodv. REBUILDING VADER Vader's lifesaving transformation is a complicated procedure that incorporates advanced technology with arcane Sith healing techniques. Vader's new body consists primarily of machine components, and his cloak conceals a backpack that cycles air in and out of his damaged lungs. After his recovery, Vader constructs a new, red-btaded Sith lighlsaber to replace the weapon he Lost on Mustafar POLISMASSA Obi-Wan takes the injured Padm4 to a medical facility on the isolated asteroid Pol is Massa, where he meets with Yoda and Senator Bail Organa. A medical droid assists with the emergency deliver)' of Padmd's twins, a boy and a girl whom she names Luke and Leia. Tragically, Padmtf does not survive. EVIL RECONSTRUCTED The Emperor's apprentice is laken to a Surgical Reconstruction Center on Coruscant. It takes days for the Emperor's medical droids to connect Vader’s severed nerve endings to new robotic parts. The Sith Lord eventually awakens to find himself contained within an armored life-support suit. Until his dying day. Vader will be a living, walking vessel of darkness. MORE MACHINE THAN MAN After Darth Vader is resurrected as a cyborg, he asks far PadmiL and is told by Ihe Emperor that he killed her in anger. Unaware of his Master's deceit, Vader is filled with fury, not because of his imagined role in Padmd's death, but because he feels cheated by her loss. In his incredible selfishness, Vader is completely consumed by the dark side of Ihe Force, and his humanity becomes almost entirely irretrievable. After N( r # death. Yf*tb suiiyeM* fter twins should be tpfti up fa prevent the Sith fnmt findtHif them tow/r, Bait Qrjana adopt* is tu and takes her to Aide man (far teflt, white Ob* lli«i delivers Luke fa Ok nJ anti Hern jLfn, wtsmgw fa raise aim on T<ittwtttf fnear left}. * THE DARK TIMES W IT! I UNPRECEDENTED SUPPORT from the Senate and the Jedi Order all but exterminated, the Sith at long last accomplished their revenge. But with worlds still waiting to be conquered, and his power yet to be consolidated, Emperor Palpatine relied heavily on his apprentice Darth Vader, and opened the previously restricted Deep Core region of the galaxy for exploration. To illustrate the enormous difference between his new Galactic Empire and the long-stagnant Republic, Palpatine programmed construction droids to tear down large portions of Coruscant r s ancient Presidential Palace and had it reconstructed into his Imperial Palace. By the time most beings realized that the Republic's fire had been extinguished, the Empire's shadow had fallen over thousands of inhabited worlds. The Dark Times l At ftilpatlne's instruction. fnniimx ofthe ancient presidential Mace tw Coruscatti are fnm dmvn. The rtov Imperial Ai/rtir has ftpen nw.i large enough to house a Victory 't'Jtaji Jjur Destmyer. and it h hi^hrr than any Other structure on Coru\ranl EMPIRE OF EVIL A S THE REPUBLIC is reorganized into the Galactic Empire, there are many who are grateful to Emperor Palpatine for ending decades of corruption in the Senate, and who believe that he will fulfill his vow to restore stability to the galaxy. Even as his opponents continue to vanish, few comprehend that the Emperor's New Order is based on tyranny, brutality, and hatred of nonhumans. Aliens are not only persecuted but enslaved to serve the Empire. Funds are diverted from social programs into a massive military buildup. By the time the Imperial subjects realize that they are kept in a state of constant fear in order to maintain "stability/' Palpatine has the full support of his awesome Imperial Navy as well as the crime syndicate Black Sun, and has eliminated most of his adversaries. t The Emperor Acting without any legal political or financial restraints. Emperor Palpatine develops the largest military force in galactic history'. Supervision of the Imperial Navy is later assigned to the Muffs—Imperial military commanders—and Palpatine thoroughly dedicates himself to the study of the dark side of the Force. As he strives to discover the secrets of eternal life, he also begins experimenting with cloning technology. Protected at all times by his red crush my oppouthm in fiuom eiivimtiments Trained to Fe ctmM fi i tf enemy territory, tcoui inHiptrs are tenmed to survive hmg periods without supervision or support. Selectedfrom the best cotnht.il troopers, ft single AT.AT pilut drives the walker while cl Jrt'rwhf pifat acts or mi vigator and gunner. AT-AT WALKER A mobile garrison bunker, the All Terrain Armored Transport (AT- AT) walker stands over 15-meters (49 feet) high and is fitted with heavy cannons and short-range blasters. IMPERIAL FORCES Just as the clone troops serv ed the Republic without question during the many conflicts of the Clone Wars, Imperial stormtroopers (left) are totally loyal to the Empire and cannot be bribed, seduced, or blackmailed into betraying the Emperor. Clad in white armor that is impervious to projectile weapons and blast shrapnel, they are the spearhead of PaIpatine's ground forces. SPEEDER BIKE Designed for high-speed infiltration, the repulsorlift speeder bike is used for scouting enemy territory and reconnaissance. It can reach speeds of up to 500 kph (311 mph). 66 67 The Dakk Times 19- 0 B.B.Y. THE DEATH STAR C ONCEIVED AS a moon-sized "expeditionary battle planetoid/' the Empire's terrifying Death Star is one of the largest starships ever built. Measuring 120 kilometers (75 miles) in diameter, the spherical battle station's crew, officers, and support and maintenance personnel exceed a million beings, not including a security force of more than 25,000 stormtroopers and a support "crew" of more than 400,000 droids. Weaponry includes 10,000 turbo lasers and heavy turbolasers, 2,500 laser cannons, 2,500 ion cannons, and 768 long-range tractor beams. Powered by an immense fusion reactor, the Death Star is capable of traveling through hyperspace, and its primary offensive weapon provides enough firepower to decimate an entire planet. Grand Moff Tarkin The master mind behind the Death Star's construction is Grand Moff Wilhuff Tarkin, the former Lieutenant Governor of Eriadu, and the first Imperial leader to achieve the highest rank of Grand Moff, Tarkin believes that humans are superior to aliens, and that the most efficient way to cripple enemies is to destroy their hope. The Death Star exemplifies the Tarkin Doctrine: "Rule through fear of force rather than by force itself," DESTROYER OF WORLDS The Death Star's primary weapon Ua planet - shattering superlaser. The superlaser is formed by eight combined beams, which are fired in alternate sequence to create a huge blast of encTgy with more firepower than half of the Imperial fleet. AftcT firing, the superlaser requires a recharge period of 2*1 standard hours before it can be fired again, so Death Star gunners arc trained to hit their target on the first shot. Stationed at rtmtrnh in the nyhl stparvitr brant i hafts, (nrws of gunner i adjust and monitor the fwlses of each Mffgy beam that feeds into the cenirath ftmtsed .wperlstser DEATH STAR OFFICERS With the Imperial Senate under Palpa tine's control the military becomes the true government of the Empire. The Imperial Navy's key directive is to combat space piracy and transport military personnel, while the Imperial Army is charged with maintaining planetary order and removing threats to the Empire. Pa I patine eventually ov erhauls and integrates the forces of the Army and Navy, which creates rivalries between such powerful individuals as General Taggeand Admiral Motti, (itnrrul Tuggc fi a senior Imperial Army tactician. AdmJml Mult) is in rharxe of Death Star operations Crural Moff Tarkin n the Death Star's comnutitder. TURBOLASER DEFENSES The Death Star's surface is defended by deadly -jurMascr towers, which fire sustained, organized volleys. The turbolasers' poor recharge rate and slow rotation speed creates gaps in the station's defensive screen, but Imperial engineers are confident that the Death Star's state-of-the-art weapons systems can defeat any threat. in addition to autonuited weaptsn systems, manned laser uMjni art sued to repel starfinhter assaults. IMPERIAL ENGINEER The Death Star's chief engineer is Bevel Lemelisk, who previously helped the Geonosians produce their attack craft and also designed the Death Star's prototype, the first weapon ever to wield a superlaser. Despite his reputation, Lemelisk is hardly a perfectionist, but because of his connections to other high-ranking Imperial officials, few challenge his expertise. When it is eventually discovered thal the Death Star has a major design flaw, the Emperor will hold Lemelisk responsible. To safeguard his seem drii/fii plan* front computer tlnrt rs, Betel Lemelisk tnifialfy drr* his prototype designs on muabiedumsheet scrolls The blueprints nemld fade itw and disappear tf^wr a short period. 70 71 0 tULY. The Civil War Hittf OnusHu Mpi Orpvtii* irusitimv to ftttputtmr'f rate LEIA’S MISSION U NDER PAL RATINE'S REIGN, the Senate slowly dissolves, hut one brave youn^ Senator—Princess Leia Organa of Alderaan— dares to criticize the Emperor's policies. Using information she gains as a Senator and her diplomatic immunity, Leia secretly assists her father. Bail Organa, to expand the underground Rebel Alliance. While on a mercy mission to the planet Ralltiir, Leia learns the Empire is constructing an immense superweapon. After Rebel agents secure the plans for the weapon and transmit them to Leia, she travels to Tatooine to summon the help of Obi-Wan Kenobi. Blockade Runner E quipped with a very fast sublight drive and au efficient hyperspace jump calculator, Corel lian Corvettes such as Princess Lein's consular ship, Tantive IV, art' the choice vessel for evading Imperial ships, loading some Imperials to refer to them as '"Rebel blockade runners." Although Tfrn/mr IV has lived up to its reputation on many occasions, the ship fails to outrun the Star Destroyer Devastator over Tatooine and is drawn into its hangar DARK ENCOUNTER On her first visit to Coruscant, Leia attends a reception at the Imperial Palace and meets the Emperor and Da rth Vader Despite their powers, the Silh Lords do not sense anything unusual about Leia, who is unaware of her true heritage. Disturbed by the encounter, Leia becomes a Senator, determined to fight for fairness and justice. ENTER THE DARK LORD After Ifytirhr IV is secured, Darth Vader boards die ship to search for the stolen LVatJy Star plans. As he orbits the world that was once his humfe. lofuj^uppressod memories fill him with silent rage, SECRI I MESSAGE Realizing shOtjinuol escape, Leia dodder tncrttriisl the Death Star plans to K2»D2< dietalu ig a message to Obi- Wan Kenobi tha< llu- astromoeh records Moments later, Leia is captured by uopm, who fail in notice K2-D2 trading for an «^ pc pod. KYLE KATARN A special agent for the Alliance, Kyle Katam infill rates a top-secret Imperial complex on the planet Danuta to steal technical readouts for the Death Star, then transmits the plans to Princess Leia'sship. In the years that follow, Katam wins many battles against the Empire, and discovers that he Is Force-sensitive. ] EWEL OF THE GALAXY With its dear blue skies and snow-topped mountains, Princess Leia's home world of Alderaan is renowned throughout ihe galaxy for its natural beauty. Ruled by the democratic Viceroy and First Chairman Bail Organa, the planet has been a Lung-established centerpoint in galactic politics, exploration, and culture for many millennia. Alderaanian exploration vessels plied many of the most important trade routes in the galaxy Colonists from Alderaan also traveled far and wide, settling many scattered worlds. The planet has no weapons or military force, but this was not always the caw. REBEL PRINCESS The youngest member of the Imperial Senate, Princess Leia Organa uses alt her resources to help the Rebel Alliance. She has trained in the political arts and military discipline, and is an expert shot with a blaster. LEIA'S DENIAL After sto rmtr oopera deliver her to Vader, l,oia denies any knowledge of the transmissions beamed to her ship by Rebel spies, and insists she was on a diplomatic mission to Alderaan. Vader orders her to be taken away He I hen instructs an aide to send a distress signal from Tantiw /V, in order to dupe the Senate into believing the crew were killed by unknown forces instead of Imperial troops. ESCAPE TO TATOOINE C-3PO, also serving aboard li-ia's ship, reluctantly follows R2-D2 into an escape pod. Together they jettison from the captured 73?nJiw IV. Efccausc the Devastator's scanners do not detect lift 1 -forms wilhin the pod, il is assumed its ejection was triggered by a short circuit. But when Da rth Vader learns that the Death Star plans an* no longeron board Ieia's ship, he sends troops to search for the pod on Tatooine. The Civil War 0 B.B.Y. LUKE’S DESTINY SON OF SKYWALKEK I ,i ke his father before him, Luke dreams of adventures that will take him far from his desert homeworld. JAWA TRADERS Natives of Tfltooinc, la was are rodent I ike creatures who live and travel in clans. These mechanically-inclined scavengers can transform the M most rusted piece of scrap in In something useful, as evidenced by their conversion of abandoned H ore-hauler vehicles into sand crawlers. However, ^ colonists are cautious of pun h.sstng rt■ rurhisi ) ed technology from fa was, who do not always build items to last JtM W HILE OBI-WAN SECRETLY monitors young Luke Sky walker, Owen and Bern Lars raise the boy as if he was their own son, a son who might take over the farm someday. But with each passing year, Luke becomes increasingly restless and eager for adventure. On one occasion, Luke and his childhood l \ friend Windy ride into the Jundland Wastes \ and get lost in a canyon. Fortunately, they I are found by Obi-Wan, now using the i 1 name "Ben, While repairing a moisture vapomtor, fjjkr Jijfftri hri/[ht m the xi fcy, the view through hia matnihinncuhm confirmi hr is wimenting the roof of 'hue hr Station. isike Irlh his friends tixer. Vtimtr. )ectile rifle and uses his macrobinoculars to scan the surrounding canyon for Sand People—also known as Tusken Raiders. Moments later, Luke and 03PG are ambushed by a group of Tuskens. THE WIZARD EMERGES Discreetly monitoring Luke's journey into the jundland Wastes, Ben Kenobi uses his powers to rescue an unconscious Luke from the Tusken Raiders. When Luke informs Ben that R2-D2 is searching for Obi-Wan Kenobi, Ben reveals his true identity. tfumavritiiiiUtiR th* Mbit *. by the $urnl f^opbt, C Anchurhead, Luke's parly encounters ihe wreck of the sandcrawler owned by the |awas that sold R2-D2 and C-3PO to Owen I juts. The vehicle is surrounded by dead Jawas, and although il appears the Sand People carried out the attack, Ben observes evidence that Imperial stormtroopers are responsible. Realizing the Empire is hunting the lI mids. and fearing for his uncle and aunt's safety, Luke races home RETURN TO DUTY Inside Ben's house, R2-D2 fulfills his mission hy delivering Princess Lcia's holographic message to General Obi-Wan Kenobi. The recording explains that R2-D2 is earrying information vital to the Rebellion, and pleads for Kenobi to deliver Ihe astromech to Leia's father, Bail Organa, on Alderaan. Ben knows he must act immediately and appeals to Luke for help. Because Luke feels more obligated to his unde, he agrees only to Lake Ben as far as Anchorhead. VICTIMS OF TH E EM PIRE Luke returns to the Lar* homestead too late to save Owen and Bern. Seeing the smoldering remains of hisaunl and unde, his compliance to the Empire comes to an *md—replaced by a strong resolve to do everything he can to help the Rebels. After rejoining Ben and the droids, Luke volunteers to help Betii reach Alderaan, and declares that hi' wants to become a Jedi, like his father before him. AN AKIN'S LIGHTS ABER "Your father wanted you to have this," Ben tells Luke as he gives him Analdn'g lighlsaher. In fad, Vader remains unaware of Luke's existence, but Ben thinks it best to protect Luke from the truth about his father. KRAYT DRAGONS In scare away the Tusken Raiders that attack Luke, Ben emulates the terrifying sound of a krayt dragon. Large carnivorous reptiles that live in Tatooine's mountainous areas and cases, krayt dragons have daws that can shred through dura steel, and are among the most fearsome creatures in the Outer Rim Krayt dragon gizzards contain beautiful pearls, and because Ihe dragons are so difficult lo kill, a single pearl is worth a small fortune Young 5and People hum krayt dragons in an initiation rite to prove themselves as warriors, 53 ^ I i A remote dwelling abandoned by m a frontier moisture farmer, knj i house is a simple hut homely abode. In his cellar workshop, he constructs lank al hems that he exchan for gen sis from Jaw a traders Passage to Aldbraan IMPERIAL ROAD BLOCK Upon entering Mos Eisley, Luke is stopped by stormtTDopers. To Luke's amazement Ben u$e the Force to convince them that 03PO and R2-D2 an* not the druids thoyVe looking for. PASSAGE TO ALDERAAN A FTER CREMATING THE remains of the murdered Jawas, Luke, Ben, and the droids spend the night at Destine, They then proceed to Mos Fisley Spaceport, where they hope to find a pilot who will take them to Alderaan. Because Tatooine is so far from Imperial activity, Mos E is ley is a haven for smugglers, including the Corelli an mercenary Han Solo, He agrees to deliver the group to Alderaan, but when Solo realizes an Imperial armada is trying to apprehend his passengers, he wonders if he should have negotiated a higher advance. While the Millennium Falcon travels through hyperspace to the Alderaan system, Ben instructs Luke how to use the Force to guide his lightsaber. When the ship drops out of hyperspace, her hull is hammered by rocky debris, and Solo realizes that Alderaan has been blown away. Scum and Villainy Inside the Mos Eislcy Cantina, Ben meets Chtfwbaeca, the Woo Idee copilot of Man Solo's stars hip. Before Chevvbacca can introduce Ben to his partner, Luke is accosted by two criminals. Dr. Eviizan and Fonda Baba* Ben steps in and attempts to resolve the situation peacefully, but w hen the villains draw their blisters, he ignites his lighlsaber and moves fast, disabling both all Ackers and leaving Fonda Baba minus one arm. HIRING HAN SOLO The captain of the Miflcwnijiiji Fakou. Han Solo openly boasts that his ship can outrun Imperial vessels. Luke bristle# during the negotiations for Solo's fee to transport Ihem lo Alderaan, not knowing that Solo is as desperate for money as they are to leave Tatooine. On a recent smuggling run. Solo dumped a spice shipment before Imperials boarded his ship. Although ho g .1 voided jrrest, he now owes fabba the j£m I lull for I he 3osl spice. CANTINA BAND The Modal Node# an? a popular quintet oi Hith musicians. Their lead player, Figrin D'an, Isa master of the kloo horn and an expert gambler. After arriving on Talooine, they were hired by fabba tin* Htltt, but incurred his wrath by accepting an offer to perform .11 the ill-fated wedding nf his nemesis, the Wliiphid crime lord, Lady Vila nan. Fortunately, l hey escaped the debacle, and found work at the Mos EisleV cantina. 0 n.n.v. DISGRUN11 Lll HLTT After Greedo's demise, I abba. Boha Felt, and several henchmen sumnund Solo's vessel. The 11 m It agrees, lo wait for the owed money plus an additional percentage, hut threatens lo reinstate the bounty If Solo fails to deliver. GRFEDO'S END While Chewbaec.i prepares the ship tor launch, Solo funds himself at fhe wrong end of Greodo's blaster in the cantina. According loGreedo, Jabhzi has placed a bounty on Solo'-, head, which he hopes l Failing to notice Solo drawing his own blaster, a fatal blaster bolt puts paid to I he Rod inn's plans. Jr Imperial after "THAT'S NO MOUNT' Ben s premonition Is home auLivhen Ihe ship emerge* hypemp.ice, only to find the of tile destroyed Aldeffem ^iter. Soto guides approaches what Ihey draw straight the starship b cjplurisi by a FAST ESCAPE Follow'mg Solo's pha true Lions, Luke, Ben, and the dn>ids find the Millrnmmn Ftlh'an in Docking Ray 94- Unfortunately, the wanted droids am sighted by ■r Saha trli, tirvend hoanli hunltn w iiutmv Urtigat. Hniik, am! n im irti^rfid Shnrr — nvtmiyr hi capturr Mi. C /irw. /jim i u. ,tnd Lair in ihr fit tit] nihjn, hut faith1 dtMinrr thr UtXiimi m f ihr wh Hr hr I hatr ,f I ’ruw atT thill hii nitk-unttoh lrf\ hiivr tf/mnA metu ik ffA Darth Vin/cr iwt Ord The Mr fifty tiifipr, fm frit 'r / Aflrr linn Strip iivi n priird energy c rysfat tafiril Voder y plan far an atlinn avutuft m ll/iin 4, o*i Imperial armada *■ unable to pmrni thr Mr hr I fleet ’f fW flKlrf fll fr» the third planet in the Hath system. The AlHatwr'i wrw jlndpufen a mimed tichn Htisr Drjpitr Ijikr J kirk ttf formal training in hxhtwhrr rttrnhni. hr is assisted and rnuhtnl hy thr spirit af Hen KrnaHi In drfnti lhath Voder. Thr Jjjfli Iiwj Act ftjfiiJ arm ami topple* into a deep, i ramhlitix writ, hut I Mir r that\ and leia ha lr hrrn ntptuml Wider'* limited humifdg# 4 midala j death precludes rut Hal mspifunri.i lhal Ijukr 4 his An engine mulfmilion in Ij-in i Y- wing tames her and hike la land on Mlmbar i WO YFtARS AFTER the Battle of Yavin, Luke Skywalker escorts Princess Leia across the galaxy, heading for the planet Circarpous I V, where a meeting has been arranged with potential funders for the Rebel Alliance, Before they can reach their destination, they are forced to crash-land with R2-D2 and C-3P0 on Circa rpous V, a swamp planet more commonly known as Mimban. There they discover a || secret Imperial mining facility and meet I lalla, an old woman who claims to be Force-sensitive, Haifa possesses a small splinter of the legendary Kaiburr crystal, which greatly magnifies one's perception of the Force. She recruits Luke and Leia to help her find the Kaiburr crystal before it falls into Imperial hands. World or Danger In addition to tho threat of the Imperial presence, Leia and Luke's initial efforts to escape from Mimban are fraught with unexpected dangers at nearly every turn. They are attacked hy monstrous wand id las, amoebic cave creatures, and native Coway warriors before they locate the temple that holds the Kaiburr crystal, where they face their darkest nemesis—Darth Wider Disjtatsrd ax mmrrx, ijiif and lj-ia rnirra Mwithin tairm. Shortly titirr mrrtmit Italia, thn art ctijuurrd hy Imperial yiurminiopefL- a The Civil Wak BATTLE OF HOTH A FTER FAILING TO ship the Rebel evacuation from the base on Yavin 4, Darth Vader decides upon a new course v 35j!£ v of ac ti on. Tm peri a 1 p robe d ro i d s a re dep Joyed th rou ghou t even sector of the galaxy, each seeking the location of the Rebels' new secret headquarters. When Vader learns a probe droid has /I \ | sighted a snow-base power generator on an ice planet in the 1 ^ J 1 loth system, he is immediately certain he has found the Rebels, I . ’ Vader directs his massive flagship, the Lvendor, and a fleet of itni*ruii pnti* ihvuh mr ft vc Star Destroyers to travel at lights peed to the Hath system. " ,f,h ' 1 riitilrd ' rnmrs lt * wtfrh However, the Executor's com mand ing offker. Admiral Ozze \, for any xign if MrM attn-rtv . . .. . brings the vessels out ot hyperspace too soon, delivering the ships too close to the Hoth system. His mistake alerts the Rebels to the Imperial threat in time for them to raise a planetary energy field over their base. After Vader disposes of Ozzel, the Dark Lord orders that the battle will he waged on the planet's surface. -- TAUNTAUNPATROL ^ “WT 7 Lift in scare* o a J loth, hut the Rebels have managed to ^ ' 4 - tome tltt. 1 hardy native taunt.runs Ivir u*4e as Irani ports, After several fearsome wampa matures infiltrate their B£v -Kiw% the Rein 1 Is realize their neairity measures are - lacfclflg. Working separately; Han and Lttke ^ pLue additional sensors .1 round the ™ ^ w Kw jvnrneler to anticipate JL uVi 7 " A »\ and distinguish any t S potent Lai invader*. TH E ICR CREATURE'S CAVE sfflK While planting sensors for the Alliance H _ warn in# network, Luke is Attacked and knocked t f unconscious by a ivampi. He awakens in find himscl f suspended upside-down in a cn ve, w i I h 'mm his feet embedded in the ceiling and his lightsaher B half-buried m the snow below. Fortunately, Luke ^ has learned to use the Force to min e objects, and manage* lo recover and activate his weapon, wounding I he wampa before it can make a meal of him. After f .Kxtpinf; ihe huAi^ii, lake j.i rifi i-r to drtol 1 H'/wvi he irr r vpntml firn/tf iff Ohf Him Keittdn. n h( 1 inxlTurtx Aim lo go lo thr tiiitoiviti ryilrm anti learn from Yada, 3 A.ILY. AT-AT h itlkj-n. At ST i Aii Terram St ool Irtmtftorrti Juggernauts form the iftrarhetid tf ReM pilot itahhie Ktiv tan eiprrxsrx dtmbi over lAc nwwMfPQ pit in, i>ul ihe Rehrt tmn\fnut\ tut1 rxxfttih eiutfe (He fttifvnol omuidu Imperial Assault With the Imperial fleet in orbit, the Rebels at Echo Base (so-named because of the huge, echoing caves in which il was built) fire their powerful ion cannon at the Star Destroyers. This creates an escape corridor for their fleeing transports, but Rebel snowspooders are less effective al slopping the huge Imperial AT-AT (All-Terrain Armoured Transport) walkers that attack the base from ground level, Luke Skywalker single-handedly brings down an AT* AT after his snow speeder is shot down, but the Rebels suffer many casualties, and the day belongs to the Empire. HOTH PREDATORS Covered wilh white fur and averaging over two meters (ft.5 feet) in height, wampa ice creatures are carnivores predator* indigenous to I loth. Their long arms end in sharp claws I hat are strong enough to carve Lairs on I of the fce. Warn pas rarely kill their prey outright or hunt when they are hungry. Instead, they stun their prey, haul the stilLbrealhing victims hack to their caves, and secure them in ice for later BACTATANK Suffering from frostbite and many wounds after his encounter with the wampa, Luke is submerged in a bacta-filled tank in the medical unit on Echo Base. A synthetic chemical, hdct.i is a healing agent formed from .1 combi nation of ml ala/hi and kavam bacterial particles mixed with thv cnlorlpsH liquid am bon This mixture mimics Ihe body's own vital fluids and promotes quick, scar-free tissue growth. 4Kk ^ Alltiififr Mtrf Qalifftre Ytinlx' InMljnm.* Iff slap ffH/et tOfimuminm. nr upon.\, rHrtlattf mppftry tnkrpx, mut vehicle 1 kf till < timrn of thr galaxy Sr Mem united, thru- ihipi rth *Ht iTatfiithter tsCarii jdf pftrtn tion THE DARK LORD ON HOTII Vader arrives un the ice planet fust as the Mittammm Falcon escapes from Echo Base 1 , hut as Han Solo's ship ascends from Hoth, Vader directs his fleet to pursue theCorellian freighter, Remembering his conversation with boba Fell on Ord Man lei 1, the Dark Lord decides to capture Solo and use him as bait to trap his Force- powerful friend, Luke Sky walker. 89 The Civil War 3 a,b.y* THE CAVE Beneath on enormous jpuirURe an Dajjfobith, there is a cove that is strong with tin? dark side of the Force. The cave i?, possibly a vestige of power from a dork Jedi who kindest on Dagobah during the Clone Wans. After venturing into thLs cave, Luke has a vision thji anticipates the truth about his relationship with Darth Vadvr. htilte ntt¥, i-ttke cmfwn to Hu uu**# fujtfrf mi jy. t hslemhin^ kin anger. I ufrr PuU the duel suiftly Voder** mim'd ftrtBurt m Lute t eu^i wwyjc Start/y upw ctmh-liUiding on fXtjfd'wk. f_u.Hr mid H2-D~ difftnlxtri, the ptrttally submerged X-unng to explore thnr murky sutnfintdfiigs, The hrygy Wrhi it *ki\ud of r/rjfizwtlipfi kj't iit/tahfcii hy million* if Ufe-formi. These frwhtde tmtsfve drstgomfuiu^ ihot lurk undenmier. ime of iiMjjjfii ttnrhf mokes o meal of R2 D2 MUD HOUSE Lake and R2 D2 follow the creature back to his home, a dome^haped hut built at the bottom of a huge gnarltree, The hut's entry is large enough for Luke to crawl through but too small for R2-D2, who remains outside, Inside* Luke barely polices the inner structure,, which includes salvaged items from a Republic-era spacecraft. ALIEN ECOSYSTEM One of the most bizarre organisms on Da gob ah is the knobby white spider, In fact, the spider is a mobile root that is part of thegnarttree's lifecycle, This root breaks free of its parent tree to roam the swamps and devour animals. After gathering enough nutrients, the spider finds a dear spot to anchor its legs, which eventually transform into roots that allow the spider to grow into a towering gnarllree. The cm (f the otminmMai knobby white spider s body in made primarily of calcified wood THE LASTJEDI MASTER? YixLVs powers have helped him survive but* at 900 years old* he cannot escape old age. tf he fails to train Luke* the legacy of the Jedi could die with him. * 0 YODA REVEALED Inside the hut* an impatient Luke is startled to hear Ben Kenobi's voice address the creature, whom Luke suddenly realizes is Yoda. RIGOROUS EXERCISE With HOU years of experience training Jedi, Vida pushes l-like to his physical and mental limits. Luke proves to be a lalenud student and learns greater control of his powers, but as his training did not begin in infancy, he it difficulty to contain his emotions. BOUNTY' HUNTER ON DAGOBAH After Luke and Yoda realize they are being monitored by a mysterious humanoid on Dagobah, the latter instructs Luke to stop the intruder. Luke races through the swamp until he finds himself his quarry: a druid bounty hunter named Milko, Thedmid threatens to kill Luke, but then surrenders his weapon and begs for mercy Luke decides to threaten rather than destroy Milko, then allows him to leave in the scout ship that transported him to Dagobah. As the droid departs, Luke has a feeling that their encounter was a test arranged by Yoda, but is uncertain whether he passed or failed. Stilt learning the twiys if the Force, JLidr tf more HL m !y to reach for frtj blaster dun - ins iighiwber to deal lertii a tfrrrwl. FAILING TO BELIEVE When Luke s X-wing suddenly sinks into the swamp, Yoda suggests that the Force could be used to remove the startighter. Ikvausc I iikcJois not believe it is possible, he tails to raise the ship, Yoda transfers die ship to dry ground with case, and gain* even more respect from Ins pupiL URGENT DEPARTURE Unwilling to dismiss a frightening vision of Han and Leii in pain, Luke decides he must interrupt his Jodi training and attempt to rescue his friends. Despite the protests of both Yoda and the spirit of Obi-Wan, who suspect a trap, he leaves Dagobah hut promises that he will return Following his vision, he heads for the Tkspin system. C OMPELLED BY HIS vision of Den Kenobi on Noth, Luke Sky walker travels with R2-D2 to the Dagobah system to seek out Kenobi's own instructor, the Jedi Master Yoda. Having learned from Ben that Darth Vader helped the Empire hunt down and destroy the Jedi Knights, Luke knows that Yoda — like Ben— went into hiding to escape execution. As he approaches Dagobah, Sky walker is surprised to find that the planet has no cities or any evidence of technology. As he descends, Luke loses control of his X-wing in the dense atmosphere and is forced to make an emergency landing. Arriving on the mist-shrouded swamp world, Luke realizes how desperate Yoda must have been to survive. He has no idea what the Jedi Master looks like, but imagines him to be a great warrior. Friend or Foe? While setting up a temporary camp, the sudden, unexpected appearance of & small creature causes Luke to draw his blaster. The young Rebel quickly decides that the odd, green-skinned being poses no threat, but becomes annoyed when the creature starts rummaging through his provisions. When Luke mentions that he is looking for a Jedi Master, the creature's eyes brighten, and he offers to take Sky walker to Yoda, i A JEDI IN TRAINING The Civil War 3 A.B.Y. i NO DISINTEGRATIONS THE BOUNTY HUNTERS' GUILD The oldest and largest of the galaxy's hunter fraternities, the Bounty Hunters' Guild was for many years headed by Bossk's father. Cradossk, Several months after the Battle of Yavin, Baba Fett petitioned for Guild membership, which pleased Cradosskbut angered Bossk, Unknown to the Guild. Prince Xizor had schemed to create a mercenary force of freelance hunters, contracting Boba Fett to join the Guild and destroy it from within, Fett's efforts worked, for Bossk devoured his own father, and the Guild divided into two warring factions. H AVING FAILED IN his attempt to capture Luke Sky walker during the assault on Hoth, Darth Vader remains obsessed with finding the young Rebel, When the Imperial fleet notifies the Dark Lord that the Millennium Falcon is still in the Hoth system, Vader realizes that Han Solo's ship is disabled* The Imperial fleet attempts to stop Solo's ship, but Han loses his pursuers in an asteroid field. Vader receives a communication from the Emperor, and suggests to his master that Luke would be a powerful ally if he could be turned to the dark side* Determined to capture Luke's friends, and aware that Skywalker will sense their suffering through the Force, Vader summons Boba Fett and several other bounty hunters to the Executor, Because of Fett's reputation for disintegrating his targets, the Dark Lord warns them that he wants Solo and his companions alive. INTO THE ASTEROID FIELD Han Solo, Leia, Chewbacca, and C-3PO evade the Impcriii) blockade at Hoth, hut are unable to escape into hyperspace because the Falcon'* hypetdrive is damaged. Rather than surrender. Solo steers the ship into an asteroid field. JAWS OF THE SFACE SLUG While the Imperials scan the asteroid field for his ship, Han finds temporary shelter for the vessel within a deep cave on a large asteroid. The Fal cuff's crew attempt to repair their hyperdrive, but when they discover that the "cave" is actually the innards of an enormous space slug, they are forced to flee, barely escaping the creature's dosing jaws. 4'LOM. a thiesinx protocol do,at, Aim patted up with Zuckuss to iri farther as a team Zuchuw is tin ammonal- hrrothtlsx Gaitd jirktimatt. Mr emptays special rehgiom ritmh to locate Ail yiatrry. BttMk. Mr Mini Trutulfisinms, hares Woakiees Mr in tends to ohtatn Chewbacca's pelt, dt if site Wider'* orders. Dengur o a farmer swoop jockey. Barwrd from wtng. hr became to bounty hunting. BOBA FETT By the time of the hunt for Han Solo. Jango Fett's unmodified clone has reached the age of 35 standard years and is at the peak of his bounty hunting abilities. Boba Fett has made many modifications to jangn's starship, Steve I, and added many dev ices to his own armor, including anti-security blades to bypass most door-locking systems. After repeatedly denying that she feu feeUn$i for him . ijrto responds to Han 't dru rrle tut join him so that they can overthrow Palpalme and role the galaxy as father and son. CONSTRUCTIVE PRISONER After being captured bv the Imperial*, Chewbacca is baffled as to how G-SPO"# parts have arrived in his cell. Despite the tack of tools, the Wookiee is able ten reattach the druid's head to hi* torso, THANK THE MAKER? When C-3FO's shattered parts .ire presented to Darth Vader, he instantly recognizes the droid he built as a child. He orders the 1 parts to be 1 destroyed, but after capturing the Rebels, he learns that the dmid's piece* have been recovered by Solo's copilot. The Dark Lord uncharacteristically rescinds his previous order, and h.is CAPO's remains delivered to the Wookice's cell. When Lando leom* Hitter intemh to attw Hntw Fra to deHwr Hm to Joh hi rAr Him, he mttizrx hti dent with the Cmptrr wit not msurr the safety of Cttmd City's aitzens DESPERATE ESCAPE Refusing to surrender, a wounded Luke tumbles through a network of gas exhaust pipes before he is ejected through a port beneath Cloud City, As heelings to a weather sensor vane, he uses the Force to summon Leia. Although Lola, Chewbacca, the droids, and lheir new ally Lando manage to rescue Luke and flee the Bespin system, they are unable to stop Boba Fett from leaving Cloud City with Han, FREEZING SOLO Carton-freeze chambers are used to suspend exotic gases within blocks of carbon ile for export from Cloud City, Darth Vader plans to utilize this technology to capture Luke Sky walker* hut decides to test it on Han Solo to see if a human can survive the freezing process. Han lives, and a disillusioned Lando decides it is time to slop helping the Empire, UNCERTAIN FUTURE The Mitkiwiitm Falcon travels to the farthest reaches of the galaxy, where the Rebels regroup with the Alliance fleet. Luke is transferred to a medical frigate, where he receives a synthetic hand to replace 1 the one he lost in combat, While Chewbacca and l ando depart in the falcon to investigate Boba Lett's progress to Tttooine, Lcia decides not to confide in Luke about her love for Han, and Luke tells mi one of Vader s claim. Tut: Civil War 3 A,R,Y, DASH RENDAR A freelance pilot and pun for hire. Dash Render delivered food to the Rebels at Echo Base, and bravely commandeered a snovvspeeder to take down an AT-AT during the Baltic of Hoth, After aiding Luke Sky walker and the Bothnn _ A spynel to capture the plans for \ ( V the second Death Star, Dash's pc iki Outrider vanishes in the "i.*\ explosion that claims Xizor's skyhook. But months later, XV Rendar turns up in a cantina \ \ on H u rd J s moon, w here he V\ meets the reformed Gun, SHADOWS OF THE EMPIRE C ONTROLLER OF THL largest merchant fleet in the galnxy, the Falleen Prince Xizor — the secret leader of the Black Sun organization—has proven useful to the Emperor for coordinating clandestine shipping assignments. While meeting on Coruscant, Xizor witnesses the Emperor's holographic communication with Darth Vader, and discovers Vader's relationship to Luke Sky walker. Ten years earlier, Vader exterminated 200,000 Falleen to contain a lethal bioagent that had been accidentally released by Imperial scientists on Xizor's homework! Seeing an opportunity for vengeance, Xizor plans to ruin Vader H s standing with the Emperor by framing him for the assassination of Pa Ipa tine's would-be prize, Luke Sky walker. Meanwhile, Boba Fett is tracked by Rebels and rivals as he tries to deliver Han Solo to Jabba the Mutt. TRACKING BO SB A FETT Captain of the Outrider starship (above right), the smuggler Dash Rendar discovers the location of Felt's Slave i and guides the Rebels to an Imperial enclave on the planet Gall. The Biack Sun Contract F ollowing Pprlh Voder’s failed mission to Cloud City, the Emperor orders him to work with Prince Xizor to coordinate the shipment of construction materials for the second Death Star, Because Xizor's ties to Black Sun are well known, Vader strongly advises against dealing with him, but the Emperor dismisses the Dark Lord's protests. GURI A human replica dmid programmed to be an assassin, Curi was created to serve Xizor, who trained her t< be lus second-I iv command. When Gun is left without a rtfiiKler. she seeks mil a droid engineer to restructure iter programming and erase her bad memories, which enable* her to begin a tuw lif A NEW LIGHTS A BE H In Ben Kenobi's abandoned home on Tatooinc, Luke finds a book wilh Instruction* for building a lights.iber. Unlike the one he Itvsl on Cloud City, Iris new lighfsabcr It)!Sews the design of IHen's weapon, the assembly b barely completed when Luke uses the Itghtefiber to defend himself against Jabh.Ts swoop gang, who have been deceived hy Xizor into believing Vader wants Luke dead. . -• -- UNDERCOVER ASSIGNMENT Unaware of Xizor's plotting, Leia arranges a meeting with Black Sun to find out who is trying to kill Luke. To main lain secrecy, Chewie and Leia disguise themselves as the bounty hunters Snoova and Bnushh. XIZOR'S LAST STAND After the Rebels discover Xizor 's role in the plot to kill Ijuke, Xizor retreats to his luxury skyhook, the Follem's Fist, a satellite tethered In a low Coruscant orbit. Xizor is ultimately unable to escape the wrath of Darth Vader, who has learned nf the Falleen '5 treachery and directs the Executor lo obliterate the skyhook and everyone on board ,3 DELIVERING THE GOODS £|0 Ln mute to Tatooinc. Boba k I etI realizes that delivering I tan Solo to 1 abba the Hull may be trickier than he had anticipated. Lett's carbonitivfrozen acquisj|ion has made him the target of not only the Rebel Alliance but every competitive bounty hunter in the galaxy (above). Leaving a trail of frustrated Rebels at Gall and dead hunters and mercenaries in his wake, Boba Felt eventually presents Han Solo to Jahha the Hutt (left), who is so delighted by the idea of adding Solo to his art collection t I Hat he even agrees l o Letts T' X demand for a higher fee. The Civil Wah PRISONERS OF JABBA THE HUTT (AHHA S PALACE A sand rock fortress with outer walk specially reinforced with ultra-strong dftantum, I abba the Hurt's ]\iLirs remain in awe of ]abba s lighting skills. uke mm t fatten Jabba u tin unabashed mevjitama/lhlt' who Uvea to canimt others and be renter of attention 3 A.B.Y* BOUSHH'S BOUNTY Chew bare a insists on participating in Han s rescue, but knows that Jabba would « ' k. set* through any disguise he might use iv ¥ to infiltrate tire palace. To gain entry, jTTl « he allows himself to be manacled and escorted by Leta, who reprises her role as L* 1 Bnushh to collect the bounty on Chewie, Vr BRIEF REUNION While Jabba and his court are sleeping, Leia liberates Han from theearbonite block, Temporarily blinded by hibernation sickness. Solo is barely reunited with the Princess when they are discovered. Han is thrown into the same cell as Chcwbacca, while Jabba adds Lets to his slave harem. A hinbtUiy gift m Jabba from fab Fbtfuna, the fearsome rumor iso semisentitm beast vlVWj dwells in a pti hr low the crime bird's conn. ENTER THE JEDI Carrying no weapons, Luke bypasses Jabba's security sensors and uses the Force to subdue the guards, but when he confronts the Hu it. he teams that Jabba is immune to Jedi mind trick*. However, Jabba realizes that Luke poses st threat, and attempts to feed him to his pet rancor. After it tail* to make a meal of Luke, the 1 tut I decides to introduce his Rebel captives to a larger creature—the Sartacc, Il'AjVC Jfthhti wulthri from ftu fa run Vhrithon mtl barge. KheiBnn*. a sand skiff positions hike Stywitker afcnv the Surface * pit, THE GREAT PIT OF CAKKOON Perched at the end of a plank that extends from the sand skiff, Luke gaz«t down into the maw of the enof rf tof offinivoroiif harlacc^ho Qvesl>dow Tatooine's surface deep sand holecaEled the oi .Quitoup^ As he steps off the plank." Luke backtlips .md catches his lighlsaber, which R2-D2 shoots into ■. the air, A tierce battle ensues, as the * captive Rebels tight for their lives THE HUTTS LAST GASP Chained to Jabba and forced to wear a revealing slave-girl costume that precludes the possibility of concealing any weapons, Iu?ia has little hope of escape. But when Jabba becomes distracted by the spectacular battle outside his sail barge, the Princess seizes the chance to toss the chain around her captor's thick neck and strangle him. Jabba 1 mil I home H hiwtW by a series of exptmiim* as take and bis allies male their escape. Most of the Hint's entourage perish, btiI Sib tbrtuna miltM emergency getawny fa a small i*ttnd craft BOBA FETT LIVES! Accompanying Jabba to the Groat Pit of Carkoon, Boba Fett attacks the Rebels as they try to escape. A lucky shot from a blind Han Soto ignites Fett's jetpack, sending the mercenary tumbling into the waiting mouth of the Sartacc. After several agonizing days, Fett blasts his way out of the creature and is rescued by his fellow bounty hunter, Dengar. i 99 The Civil War 3 A.R.Y, THERE IS ANOTHER S INCE HIS ENCOUNTER with Darth Vader at Cloud City, Luke Sky walker has told no-one of the Dark Lord's claim to be his father. Uncertain of whether Vader was lying, he remains even more disturbed by the fact that Vader's claim is entirely inconsistent with Ben Kenobi's account of the death of Anakin Skywalker. After liberating Han from Jabba's dutches, Luke returns to Dagobah to fulfill his promise to Yoda and complete his training. He is also determined to learn the truth about his heritage, and hopes the old Jedi Master can provide the answers. In the meantime, the Rebel Alliance has regrouped to discuss how to destroy the Empire's most fearsome new weapon-the second Death Star. Top-secret design and construction-schedule information, previously obtained by a team of Bothan spies who were assisted by Luke and D;ish Rendar, are analyzed and a plan is formulated. But the Rebels are unaware that their every move has been manipulated by Palpatine himself. VGDA'S TWILIGHT After many centimes, age has finally caught up with the Jedi Master Yoda He tells Luke that his training is complete, but that he will not become a Jedi until he confronts Darth Vader. Before he expires, Yoda reveals that Vader is indeed Luke's father, and that "there is another Skywalker ." 4 mi'rfnju on the halfetwnpieted Heath Slur. Wider It greeted h\ Moff Jtfjtftod, the hunk yfaUon f f/mmtvuiing fairer, DEATH STAR II Unlike its smaller predecessor, the new Death Star is more an elaborate trap than a secret weapon. Despite the Alliance's faith in the Buthans, Ihe only reason they know about the Imperial activity at Endor is because Emperor Palpatine released the information to lure the entire Rebel fleet to its doom. As the Rebels prepare to disable the shield generator, they are unaware that the Death Star's weapon systems— including its superlaser—are fully operational. Ben's Revelation Feeling uncertain of himself after Ytida's passing, Luke is surprised to be visited yet again by the spirit of Obi-Wan. Because Ben believes that Anakin Skywalker was effectively destroyed when he became Darth Vader, he maintains that he was being truthful — from a certain point of view—when he told Luke that Vader killed his father. Although Luke believes there is still good in Vader, Ben is convinced that he is completely evil. However, he echoes Yoda's words that Luke must face Vader again, Asked to explain Yoda's mention of "another Skywalker," Ben reveals the existence of Luke's twin sister, and Luke instantly realizes that his sibling must he Leia. ftmrrrn# above the font jtj jwhm j surfm e. the Empire % ptmetary i hield generator ernttrs it ptrwerfuJforce field tin fund the orbital Death Star REBEL LEADERS A founder of the Alliance to Restore the Republic- the official title of the Rebel Alliance—Mon Mothma f right) is now its Cornmandcr-m-ChieL At theSullust system, Mon Mothma, Admiral Ackbar, and General Crix Madinemeet with allies to disclose the information gathered by the BoLhans. According to the intelligence, a new Death Star is being constructed in the Endor system, but its weapon systems are not yet operal ion at, More importantly, the Emperor himself is overseeing the final construction. Using this information, the Rebels plan to attack and destroy the Empire's unfinished battle station. SPEEDER BIKE CHASE On Endor, Luke and Leia are hunted by Imperial scout troopers. The Rebels defeat their pursuers in a high-speed chase on speeder bikes, but become separated in the moon's dense forest. White being Mulled by uvml tmaprtt. Lftfj meets Wicket 1 Warrick, a ytmuii EwoL The Ewtda art angered by thr Imperialpresence. and after W< ket irttnxfKcs^ JLtia frt the Ewtdt elders, the Hebeflton gfitm nen tithe % JEDI TWINS Reunited with Leia at the Ewok village, Luke declares thal he is endangering (heir mission because Vader can sense his presence. He then reveals that Darth Vader is his father, and also Leia's, When Luke states his intentions to confront Vader, Leia tries to persuade him to run away instead- But because Luke believes he can save his father from the dark side, he leaves to find the Sith Lord. Admiral ,1 1 kbor (center lefil and Mtm Mothma (center right) ttddm\ ti Rebel assemble tn a Indagrapha ampi theater cm Ackbar'i flagship, the Man Catomari ember Home One, 100 101 BATTLE OF END OR T^ECIDING TO CONFRONT Vader face-to-face, Luke Sky walker surrenders L/to Imperial soldiers on Endor and is brought before his father Because this reunion was anticipated by the Emperor, who has also foreseen that his Sith apprentice will deliver Luke to him, Vader realizes his own destiny is simply to be a pawn in his Master's schemes. Faced with his Master's apparent omniscience, Vader abandons his ambition to overthrow Palpatine and rule the galaxy side-by-side with his son, and Luke notices that his father is less bold than he was at their last meeting on Cloud City, Sensing Vader's conflict, Luke's - instincts tell him that Anakin Sky walker has not been completely consumed by evil — but the Dark Lord maintains that "it's too late for me, son*./' REBEL COMMANDOS Han, Leia, and Chewbacca lead a team of commandos through the Endor forest, heading for the Empire's shield generator. Thanks to help from the Ewoks, they destroy the shield generator, enabling the Rebel Alliance's fleet to direct a full-scale attack on the Death Star. Woodland Adversaries Imperial stormtroopers have advanced weapons and are trained to fight in diverse environments, so they are not initially intimidated by the Ewoks or the forest moon's terrain* But as the Battle of Endor progresses, the storm troopers realize they have grossly underestimated the diminutive race, who have allied themselves with the Rebels to defeat their common foe. Ewok warriors take every advantage of their natural surroundings to surprise, misdirect, trip, snare, and crush the white-armored soldiers. DEATH STAR ASSAULT Newly promoted to the rank of General, Lando Calrissian pilots the Mif/rrimiow Falcon through the Death Star's superstructure. For his copilot, Lando chooses his longtime Sullustan friend Nicn Nunb Heft). A legend on his home world for his exploits as a pro-Rebellion space pirate, IN unb's enhanced sense of direction makes him an excellent pilot ami navigator FATEFUL DUEL Brought before the Emperor, Luke refuses to join the Sith Lords. Goaded by Palpatine, Luke engages Vader in a brutal duel. When Vader is injured, the Emperor commands Luke to kill his father — but the Jedi refuses. IV/mvi I.ukt lhin{#ht\ brtruK Lrttt '• e,listener. hr ttnlrmhrs his fury tm Voder as the Shh jTjt nrt thrratens to tri-fuil his sister to fttr tturk side ATTACK OF THE SITH Angered by Luke's imwillingness to follow his father's path, the Emperor releases a storm of Sith lightning on the Jedi. But in failing to foresee Luke's defiance, the Emperor reveals that his own powers are fallible, and a wounded Vader realises Palpatine van be destroyed. 3 A.B.Y. A DESTINY FULFILLED The moment that Darth Vader realizes he cannot allow Palpatine to kill his son, he becomes Anakin Skywalker once more. Fulfilling the prophecy that he will bring balance to the Force, Anakin seizes the Emperor. Mortally wounded by Sith lightning, the Chosen One hurls Darth Sidious down an elevator shaft, and the Emperor explodes in a violent release of dark energy. VADER UNMASKED As Luke escapes the Death Star, Anakin asks Luke to remove his mask so he can look at his son with his own eyes before he dies. Despite the atrocities he committed as Vader, Anakin is comforted by his son's determination to recover the good that remained in him. INTERSTELLAR CELEBRATION News of the Emperor's death and the Rebel victory at Endur spreads fast throughout the galaxy via the HoioNet, and many worlds respond with celebrations. On Curoscant, fireworks fill the sky as Palpatine's statue is toppled by a jubilant population. UNITED IN SPIRIT While the Rebels celebrate with the Ewoks on Endor, Luke is momentarily distracted by the apparitions of Yoda, Ben, and a man he instinctively recognizes as a younger Anakin Skywalker. Luke rejoins the party, and the Jedi spirits- fade away into the night. THE EMPEROR'S HAND After Luke escaped Vader at Cloud City, Palpatine secretly ordered Mara fade, his personal aide, to assassinate Luke. Infiltrating Jabba's palace just before Luke arrived, events transpired to thwart her plan, fade is on Coruscant when Palpatine dies, but she hears his last command: "You will kill Luke Skvwalker,'' V * 5 A NEW ERA T l If: DEATH OF Palpatinc and the destruction of the Death Star were devastating blows to the Empire,, but the battle was not over for Luke Skywalker and his allies. Some Imperials went into hiding or became warlords, but the most dangerous remained loyal to the Emperor long after Ids apparent demise* After Luke learned that PaIpatine's consciousness had survived beyond the Battle of Endor, he had to conquer his own temptation toward the dark side to defeat his most sinister foe. As Luke encountered rjew adversaries, he also discovered other Force 1 *— sensitive beings* He came to believe thatthe Jedi Order might thrive once more, not as it was, but in an adapted form to suit the needs of the New Republic* Assuming the mantle of a Jedi Master, he now trains his disciples to use the Force lo help the helpless and aid the government, which has become the Galactic Federation of the Free Alliances. The Jedi Knights continue to serve as a beacon of hope throughout the galaxy. A New Era W ITHIN DAYS OF Us victory at the Battle of Endor, the Rebel Alliance officially becomes the Alliance of Free Planets. A few weeks later, Mon Mothma formally issues the Declaration of a New Republic, which is signed by Mon Mothma, Leia Organa, Borsfc Feylya of Kothlis, Admiral Ackbar, and representatives of Corellia, Kashyyyk, Sullust, and Elorru The eight signatories form the New Republic Provisional Council, and work together to win over hundreds of planets through diplomacy. Two and a half years later, the New Republic launches a series of attacks to capture the city planet Coruscant, and the Empire's political and military power becomes fragmented across the galaxy. Grand Admiral Thrawn, a high-ranking officer in Pa l pa tine's Imperial Navy, refuses to recognize the New- Republic* Reorganizing the remnants of the Imperial fleet, Thrawn launches a campaign of terror to reclaim the galaxy for the Empire. CORUSCANT RECLAIMED On Coniscant, the former Imperial Palate becomes the seat of government far the New Republic. Princess Leia Organa Solo believes that the new headquarters will serve tt an affirmation of the New Republic's ideals and a final victory over the Empire. POLITICAL INFIGHTING As the New Republic establishes itself, the abilities of its leadership are questioned by the Botkin Councillor Borsk Feylya (above right). Han Solo rightly suspects that Feylya is motivated by his own political ambitions. To dtftnd thenutbtt, jf tfffim.tr fone- tffl tltftv rflnnin, Gmrwi Admiral Thrawn tmd hi t la i til iffflierr foptatit Pelfaeon i arm Fare enrpelting ysutamiri erratum, which arr native to the planet Myrkr. Grand Admiral Thrawn Despite the Empire's anti-alien policies, a Chiss named Mitth'naw'nuruodo demonstrated such impressive tactical skills that the Emperor approved his formal Imperial military training. Milth'ravv'nurucxio became known by the shortened name of Thrawn, J and eventually achieved the rank of Grand Admiral. Shortly before the Battle of Noth, a successful collaboration with Darth Vader led to Thrawn Wing rewarded with the authority to call upon the services of the Dark Lord s private assassins, the Noghri death commandos. THE ROGUE AND THE PRINCESS Four years after the Battle of End or. a jealous Han Solo kidnaps Princess Leia when she receives a marriage proposal from Prince bolder of the powerful Hapes Consortium. Drawn closer during the events that ensue, Lei.i and Han return to Coruscant and marry. THE NEW REPUBLIC \ 106 4-9 a,b,y. JORLfUS C'BAOTH Five years after Pal pa line's death, seeks the Emperor's hidden Storehouse of vecret technology on the planet Way land. Thrawn and Captain Pellaeoci are at lacked by the self-pftxlaimod Jedl Mastt^r JoruusC'booth, but are protected by Force-repelling ysatamiri Thrawn offers to abduct and deliver two Jedi apprentices—Luke and Leia—in return for C haoth's assistance and access to the storehouse' The cltmr of u decerned Jrdl MtfVrr. Jorum ("hooth hui crewedby Polfkitotr to guard Imftrfiut Inraxurr unit ti tiioitny facility on IVtf e land. € 'booth luffrn from t tone madmrxx, the rexaii of being ifn il i'M tort tfuu lh. and slips into periods ofetmfusum and insanity. NOGHRI WARRIORS Natives of the planet Jfnnoghr, (he deadly Noghri were nearly annihilated by a series of ecological disasters until the arrival of Darth Vader Claiming that a crashed Republic starship was responsible for Honoghr's ravaged state, Vader offered aid to the surviving Noghri, who were so grateful thal they became his private assassins. Decades later. Princess Leia's encounter with a Noghri leads her to Honoghr, where she discovers that Vader deceived the Noghri in order to transform them into his most loyal militia. JADE AND KARRDF. Jn the foundling New Republic, PaIpatine's former assassin Mara Jade has to use false Identities to survive Under the alias Cel ina M a miss, she saves the life of the smuggling chief Talon Ramie, who repays her with a job. Based on Myrkr, KamJe initially helps Thrawn, but ultimately becomes an ally of the New Republic. booth tirbewel empiox x Jed* bottle meditation to direct tinfiernd forces at Stub liwi Shipyards l left i STRIKING THE SLUIS SECTOR In a scheme to steal starships and expand the dwindling Imperial fleet, Thrawn orchestrates a simultaneous assault on three planets in the Sluis Sector, then stages a surprise attack at Sluis Van Shipyards. Beaten by I Ian Solo and Lando Calrissian, Thrawn flees without any additional ships. tin {'am* cant I sin Organa Vr do jif net birth to nWnt-Hi girl and a boy. Minti untt Jocen—who wit! jmn tf new generation of Jedt Knights. THE DEATH OF THRAWN While C'baoth attempts to use an evil clone of Luke In draw J.ufce and Leia to the dark side, Thrawn prepares a trap for the New' Republic at (he shipyards on Bilbringi. Fortunately, Mara Jade slays Luke's clone and C'baoth, while Thrawn's Noghri bodyguard—determined to avenge his people's betrayal by the Empire—fatally stabs his master. 107 A New Ena 10—11 A.B.Y. EMPIRE REBORN MEW WAR DROIDS Palpa line's return is accompanied by new technology to wage war a gainst the New Republic. These weapons include Shadow Drotds—space- faring fighters built around the hard-wired brains of fallen Imperial nee pilots—undYM Vipur " Automations/' war droids that absorl} energy from enemy lasers to power their own weapons, i DARK JEDI? When Luke Sky walker finds Palpatine on Byss, he stays and surrenders to him while Han and Lein escape. Luke allows Lei a to believe that he has joined the dark side. Determined to rescue her brother, Leia returns to Bvss and discovers he is attempting to destroy Pal pa line and his clones, l uke and Leia combine their powers, bul fail to prevent Palpatine from escaping, T HE NEW REPUBLIC'S restoration of Coruscant inspires many to believe that the Imperial threat has been greatly reduced. But six years after the Emperor's death, an invigora ted Imperial m i I i ta rv d ri ves the hull id line. - 1 '■ i " ei 1111 1 111 '■■■ Ic.idri-. ill I n liul ng ’ 5 Sensi ng a dark power behind the attacks, Luke Skywalker travels to Byss, an Imperial stronghold * | near the center of the galaxy. On Ryss, Luke % discovers that Palpatine has risen from the dead to restore his Empire. Although Palpatine has recruited dark-side adepts, he intends to take a Jedi as his new apprentice. When Luke and Leia resist, Palpatine sets his sights on Leia's unborn child. BOUNTY HUNTER TEAM As the galactic struggle continues, the bounty hunters Dengar and Boba Fctt at temp I to ca pture H.m j and Leia and collect on a V _ hounty offered by the I lulK L. ^ When lho bounty hunters’ -sB*" mission fails miserably, ■ rJ ' Dengar proclaims he will never work with Let t agai n, PALPATINE RETURNS Following the destruction of the second Death Star, Palpatine's consciousness spent over a year drifting across space. On reaching Byss, he awakened and recuperated in the body of a clone, one of many kepi in reserve. Because the dons can only contain his evil fora limited time, Palpatine strives to lake possession of a strong jedi body. ^ftAST YOUG (Iff 6^ ON M4JV Goto, yJrJ ^ boy? World Devastators The Emperor attacks the New Republic with his World Devasta tors—mach i nes designed WKLl to s Lri p p Id nets of ihei r nd 1 11 id I uv.qx mis [ I ■ 11 ■ I n.kl u .ii 0 ir drams mu L up I hunks o\ plant'Lin which converts the metals, carbons, and rare elements inlo useful materials. Palpatine unleashes the World Devastators on Mon Calamari, bul Luke Skywalker obtains a coded signal that allows R2-D2 to reprogram the Imperial super weapons to turn against each other. ANAKIN SOLO After I he Emperor's Galaxy Gun weapon destroys I he New Republic base on Pinnacle Moon, its leaders and their families flee to Nespis V1IL where Ijeia gives birth to her third child, a son. Although her husband suggests the boy should be named Han Solo, jr., [jcl.i insists lhaE his name is Ana kin. NEW FACE OF EVIL Resurrected in a youthful clone body, Palpatine does not reveal him sel f i mined ia tely. St udytng the dark side of Ihe Force to become more powerful, his education results in three manifestos: The Book of Anger, The Weakness Captured m Bya fry Imperial form. Lent Muitiri it Jrtii HiAocnm <n m # f fry fll/fWfrflr ihr ext iipe. i, fout take i thr fiohnnm lit leant fmm it a timekeeper. a hotogftiphic .umuhteruttt of Jedi Mtixtrr Bodn Bata A LOST JEDI On Nar Shaddaa, Leia finds Vima-Da-Bnda, a former Jedi who is the 2Otkyear- old direct descendant of j Mom i Sunrider. Vima has J been in self-imposed 4 exile since taking m v L’ll^e.ltU <’ Oil her I, I H, II daughler's kiLU-r, lull le.n w nh ihe fodl PAL RATINE'S END |$Vhen Pa I pa line's latest done body begins lo deteriorate nit an accelerated rate, he consults with Sith spirils who advise him to transplant his psyche Into Anakin Solo. Palpatine tracks the Solos to the jb)an escaped thr Purge, Aftrr foot ft rescued fry Utke from Nejixh Vitl, Korn metis I rut. A New Era THE YUUZHAN VONG T\venly-five years after the Hattie of Yavin, the New Republic is confronted by the Yuuzhan Vong, deadly aliens who worship merciless gods. The Ytaizhan Vong are refugees fmm a destroyed home planet, and they use massive bioengineered spacecraft to locate and conquer new worlds. Their starships rely heavily on dovin brads, spherical organisms that can project a gravity well to pull the ships through space. The Yuuzhan Vong use one of their dovin basal creatures to wrench the Dobido moon out of orbits pulling it down onto the planet Sempidal (left). Eschewing manufactured technology, Yu urban Vong warriors attack close-range targets with flesh-shredding razor bugs (below right). In perhaps their greatest demonstration of power, the Yuuzhan Vong conquer Coruscant, rename it Yuuzhan'tar, and attempt to terraform the world, MARRIAGE OE MARA AND LUKE In 19 A.B.Y., Mara Jade and Luke Sky walker marry, because Mara was once Luke's enemy, many regard their union as symbolic of a bright future for the New Republic. THE NEW JEDI ORDER A HS LUKE'S EXPLOITS introduce him to more Eoree^ensitivc beings, he I decides to train them in the ways of the Force to buenm* Jodi Knighh Instead of attempting to recreate the former Jedi Order, T uke develops new teaching methods to encourage greater independence among his students, who are expected lo maintain unity and defend the worlds of the New Republic, Alter consulting with his sister, I via, l.uke chooses the abandoned Rebel base on Yavin 4 for the site of his Jedi Academy. One of his shidenK, Kvp L Huron, falls under the spell of the spirit of the long -dead Park lord, Exar Kuti, but finally prevails and becomes a Jedi Knight, Kyp is among the firsnedi to encounter the most devastating threat to the New Republic — the Yuuz.han VJ | edi Academy }■ Irvrn \ iMi • alter flic EUtHr u| Yavin, Luke returns to Yavirr4 U> found his HHixnim, a place of learniin; for prospective jedi Knights 1 I is students i rn 1 1 i lc 1 Ik 1 In r mi t Strccri, I ho brash Kyp Purran, tilt? Sutif-doubtmg ^ K -I n■ I Ji u -,k N2,. nd Kirana I ■ cl Dathomir Allhough Luke draws from In ■. iri'drih. tmn w ah YoJa and know ledge of the Jedi Order, he does ii.trt. t he tw# i hat*nix arr;ve in Help Kyp Durron and Honk JiZ, who have em f'unlefifd o n\untfnta\ imullmn shut \rerm In thrive off t He spirits of its victf/rn tjitr iAir«h i Hri t tmfitif nrr in thr (in' Jedi Knights by nthm'in# thrm to uu kir thr nsstfftvnrni wttlif He fftmtim on Ufvjfl 4 (n i uper\'fie his trainees. 11-29 A.B.Y, HAN AND LEIA'S CHILDREN ike I heir mother and uncle, the Solo children are strong with the Force. Nearly two years into the war against the Yuuzhan Vong, the Jidi twins lacen (above left) and Jaina Solo (above right) are 18, and their younger brother Anakin (above center) is in his Ihth year. When I hey participate in a mission to eliminate I he Yuuzhan Vong cloning labs that grow the fedi-hunting voxyn, Anakin sacrifices himself to help destroy the voxyn. Anakin r s death prompts Jaina to be temporarily drawn to the dark side, and leaves Jacen to question the path of a Jedi. THE DEATH OF CHEWBACCA When Han Solo and Chewbacca fly the AMmuiwm Falcon to the Outer Rim planet Sempidal, they have no idea that the Yuuzhan Vong intend to use a gravity weapon to crash Sempidal's moon into the planet's surface. Chewbacca loads refugees onto the Falcon as fast as he can, but is unable to return to the ship before Anakin Solo executes an emergency launch. Moments later, Chewbacca dies in a planet-shattering explosion. ^ 111 r F ROM CONCErT SKETCHES and set design to visual effects and the final edit, George Lucas has been Involved in every aspect of production on the St nr Wars movies, overseeing all of the key creative decisions. "Normally, a director is concerned mainly with character and with Idling the Story* In the Star IVflrs films, that is important, but equally important! are all the details. They're like little time bombs all over the set, thousands of them, and if you don't catch one, it could do you in." I ocas is widely credited with reinventing the way in which visual effects are used in cinema, not merely to create illusions but to serve the story. "I took something that was not very well regarded, a kind of esoteric, technical-cult enthusiasm, and recognized it for the art it is and gave it a BEHIND THE SCENES Behind the Scenes SELECTED FILMOGRAPHY All films dirrclfd try Ocnjr Lucas unless otherwise noted 1%8 1971 1973 1577 1979 —i— TOO Look at Uft Fmhtit Herbie THXmSiEB Anyone lived in a pretty {hew} tmen The E mp e r or 6 18.67 filmmaker THX 113* American Gmfftii Star Ware Episode IV A New Hope Munr American Graffiti (executive producer) 8tar Ware Epiwdc V The Empire Strikes Back (executive producer, story) Haulers of the Lnrf Ark (co-executive products, co-story) Slar Wars Episode Vl Rrturtt ii ftltefedt (rxKutlvc producer, eencreenw rilct idtoryj (’(iformf fanes ami tlfe Temple of IJuum {004XKUtiw producer, tturyl Wtfteip (executive producer, store) Indiana fanes and the l#$I Crusade {ctvtwccuiive producer, ro-story) Riidialaitd Murdm (executive producer, story) Sf it Ware. ppivHje I Tfa Flwtftoin Menace Sjut Ware. Episode U Attack of the Clones Slur Ware: Episode III Rftomj^r of theSiih 114 GEORGE LUCAS Aft Qiuirne jjffrer concept poimirtx depicted the droids on Taffwiiinr At hi* audition for C 3PO, actor Anthony fkinieti kw. reluctant to ptny a robot until he .wm this paint inf; ami felt empathy foe the character* Union o 16mm camera, the young Lin its made filmmaker. a t/taking of doeumenturv about Fmnct* Ford Copptda '§ The Ram People i IQfiX} Vi B orn in modesto, California, in vm t George Lucas is the creator of Star Wars and a pioneer in independent filmmaking. As a child, he often read adventure novels and watched the Flash Gordon serials. At some point, he "began to wonder what would happen if [the visual effects) were done really well. Surely, kids would love them even more/' To create his Star Wars saga, Lucas studied history and mythology, and drew from aspects of films he admired, notably Akira Kurosowa's The Hidden Fortress , He also founded the company Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) to create the movies' visual effects. One of the most successful film series ever made, Star Wars transformed the entertainment industry. Learning From Experience Before Star Wars, Lucas wrote an d directed two very different films; THX 1138, a bleak tale set in the far future, and American Graffiti, an affectionate story about California teenagers set in 1962, Audiences avoided THX J13S, but Docked to the movie theaters to see American Graffiti, something Lucas would remember while he was working on the script for the first Star Wars film: "I realized it works a lot better to make a positive, spiritually uplifting film." DIFFICULT SHOOT Lucas directs Mark Hajnill and Anthony Daniels (C~3P0) on location in Tunisia for Star IVare in 1976. To bring his vision to the screen, Lucas had to deal with harsh weather, malfunctioning effects, a temperamental crew, and anxious studio executives. In the mudrl ihup at Industrial lught A Magic, Lucca itwpcrt* the ikeletal Death Star featured in Return nf the JcdJ f JMljL By the early tWOx. HJ4 had become the wortd'i leading muii effects ctmptmy. RALPH MCQUARRtl- According to George Lucas, Shir Ware "might never have been made rJ without concept artist Ralph McQuarrie, In 1975, Lucas commissioned McQuarrie to design characters and create a series of paintings I hat ultimately convinced 20th Century Fox to help "green light"' the movie George Lucas LUCAS'S ALTER EGO In developing Luke Sky walker (right, played by Mark Hamill), Lucas not only took inspiration from mythological heroes but from "two opposites in myself —a naive, innocent idealism and a view of the world that Is cynical, more pessimistic," in Fpmwlr tit. Revenue nf (Sr Skh 120(1 $Jl Ijtcax mike i a hnef cameo appearmre tu fhtnm ItyHinotiin After the uwMWfrfe auccess of the first inlays (Episode* fV Vi l LuttCi framed on «eir pnrjeetx for aevrraf vdin. In the (Wth. he pnned forces eHlh producer Rni ^ McCollum 1 abuse left I to make it itch prequel hi togs to ttunfdcle thr ni-epnuMie suyu. Behind the Scenes THE STAR WARS SAGA THE THREE DIRECTORS The laborious, all-consuming experience of making; the first Star Wars movie compelled Lucas (center) to hire the veteran director Irvin Kershner (left) to direct Tin' Dnpirr Slrfifcrs Barit and Richard M.irquand (right) to direct Return of the feJi. ‘Hie three directors wen- brought together when Kershner visited Lucas and Manquand during the filming of /rdf. EPISODE VI; RETURN OF THE J EDI (1983) fedi was co*flcrlpted by Gmrge Lucas and Lawrence Kasdan, who also rewrote the Empire script after the death of screenwriter Leigh Brackett, fail was a much tougher movie to pull off/' Kasdan viid in a 2000 interview, "because everything has to w-ork out so hunky-dory/' Actor Mark Hamiil (Lulu.' Sky walker) recalls, ' We really had the sense |that] It was the end, that they wen* going to tie up all of the loose ends/' G EORGE LUCAS BEGAN writing the script for Star Wfirs in 1972. He wrote several drafts of screenplays until he was happy with the story, which began after significant events had already shaped principal characters. To better comprehend these prior events, Lucas also wrote an extensive back-story. In a 1979 interview, he recalled that the overall story had "developed into an epic on the scale of lAfar and Pence, so big 1 couldn't possibly make it into a movie. So l cut it in half, but it was still too big, so 1 cut each half into three parts. I then had material for six movies." The saga, originally the adventures of Luke Sky walker, finally evolved into the story of Darth Vader, EPISODE IV: A NEW HOPE (1977) In Lucas's original script, Obi-Wan Kentibi (Alee Guinness) Survived his duel with Darth Vader. ^reproduction was already underway when Lucas decided to kill Obi-Wan, whose death dramatically increased the threat of both Vader and the Death Star. Guinness helped redevelop his character and worked with Lucas an the idea of having Kentrbi become one with the Force. Initially released as Star Wars, the movie was nHilled Episode IV; A Neiv Hope far its 1979 re-release. EPISODE V: THE EMPIRE STRIKES HACK 09(HI> Unlike A New Hop p. Empire ends with several unresolved details, notably the fate of Han Solo and the veracity of Vader's claim to he Luke's father. Director Irvin Kershner likens Empire to "the second movement of a symphony. The second movement is always a fa/yo; it's a slower movement and it ain't come to such a climax that il has complete closure. The grand climax is in the third movement," * The Star Wars Saga EPISODE HI: REVENGE OF THE SITU (20031 In a 2005 interview, Lucas said pari of his goal with the creation of the second trilogy was la change audiences' perspective of Darth Vader in the first trilogy "In IV, people didn't know whether Vader was a robot or a monster, or if there 1 was anybody in there. This way, when you see him walk into the spaceship in Episode IV, you're going to say “Oh my God, that's Ana kin. The poor guy is still slack in that suit. So the tension and drama is completely reversed." SKVWALKER RANCH As a film student at the University of Southern California, George Lucas dreamed of building his own facility for postproduction sound and editing, "a big fraternity where filmmakers could work together and create together." Using the profits from both Artterican Gruff\ti and Star Wars, he transformed a 1,700 acre ranch (later expanded to cover over 6300 acres) in Mann County, California, Into Skywalker Ranch. The Victorian-styled Main House (pictured) contains Lucas's offices and LucasfUm's research library. EPISODE II: ATTACK OF THE CLONES (20021 In a prophetic 1979 interv iew, Lucas said, "The day will come when video will be of equal quality to film and when more people will switch over to using video to shoot theatrical motion pictures." Lucas collaborated with Jonathan Hales to write the screenplay for At took of the Gents, which was the first major feature 3 shot entirely on high-definition videotape instead of film. EPISODE 1: THE PHANTOM MENACE (1999) Working with the back-story] he ha sketched out for the first t nlogy, L began writing the screenplay tor ] on November 1, 1994, and directing after a 20-year absence. "I enjoy is I directing Episode L 1 said in 1999, "but it's not my fnv of the process. Directing is like a V anybody who's done it knows l h mak ing of it is in the ed 1 1 i ng pi ri REINVENTING JABBA When the cameras nulled tor Star Wars in 1976, actor I Arc tan Mulholland played Jabba the Hutt opposite Harrison Ford as I Ian Solo in a sequence set in a Mus Eisley space port Lucas originally intended to use 1 stop-motion effects for )abba, but the sequence was ultimately cut, and Jabba did not make his movie debitt mud Return of the JedL The cut footage was resurrected and combined with a computer-generated Jabba for the Star Wrirs Speck! Edition (1997). Behind the Scenes Designing ti ii Galaxy DESIGNING THE GALAXY PRODUCTION PAINTINGS When model-makere, sot and lighting designers, and earner* operators work together to create a sequence, production paintings help them to visualize specific scenes. After I ,ucas approved the concept designs for the X* wings, TIP fighters, and the Death Star trench for A New Hope, he assigned Ralph McQuarrie to create this painting (left) to show the scale of the Dealh Star battle station in relation to the size of the slaughters, This production art served as an aid to the visual effects department NSTEAD OF HANDING finished screenplays over to art departments, George L ucas 1 worked closely with highly talented concept artists to develop Shir Wars characters, vehicles, and worlds while the movies' stories were still in progress. During the production of Episode VI: The Empire Strikes Back, design consultant Ralph McQuarrie recalled that Lucas "wanted to get what he could see in his mind onto the screen. I thought that what he expected from me was the look he hoped for—the light, the textures, the excitement he saw in his mind's eye." The approved concept artworks served as fully realised visual guides —-—- -—-- for the designers of the Star Wiirs saga's many ysA r - -k m a* costumes, sets, and models. Mt ijuatru- j twept an for ttkJsr (stayed ' jP ^ j|- Jnhn (vHuntr iktfctwi (n$hu '* j\l f f S*”/ ( P J Concept Art a $ ife George Lucas told Ralph / ! jj * irt Vy Mdjtiiirrie that Darlh VaUer r J ’Wf Wm should be a tail, black, majestic figutvwith Himering mhei H — - -G possibly wearing an exotic helmet, like a Japanese warrior, with a black silk scarf acrw i tiis face. Studying Ihe original script, McQuarrie noted that Voder first appeared when by jumped from one spaceship to another, so Lucas agreed he should wear breathing apparatus "George liked Ihe mask that 1 did for Vader, with the big goggles and so he said, 'That's great, that's fine/ and we just left it al that." BcOuarrie's sketches provided reference for costume designer lohn Mollo, who construct eil Voder's costume ip allow for pieces to he removed quickly so the ! - actor "wouldn't have to go around all day in , A j - the whole caboodle/' j- T - STORYBOARDS A senes of d r.i wings tha I 1 3 lustra U- the act u in a nd fiompetition ulasbnt .j stnrybdjB may alsntndtide relevant technua? holer. tor c.imuT'.m'ork and For The ).toryboard artijr Reiumi lour sometimes-extended thq-fgme. nf he’ chara cters l yYond llu* reelangular I r une*' ft he area ^yieivcdf by the camera) to better convey thdr movement DEVELOPING CHARACTERS McQuarrie created this poster concept (above), in which Cheivb.iLca had fangs, while Lucas worked im the fust Star Wirt Hcreepplay. The director had encouraged, McQuarrie to make CAlT'O took like the robot from Frit/, jang'sAVtropoJis (IV27}. The lighlsaBer-. w[elding hem nscmblis Lucas at Ihe time. ^ EXPANDED CONCEPTS Assigned to develop a new Sith villain for V Attack of the Clones, concept artist Dermnt Power drew from his own youthful interesl in martial arts to create a vampiric, samurai¬ like female character. "I deliberately curvet! Ihe Sith's Hghtsabcr," Power says. "I wanted something exotic, almost Arabic " Power's sketches were temporarily shelved when the veteran actor Christopher Lee signed on to play Count Dooku, but the arl was later utilized for Asajj Venfcre aa , Dooku'fr deadly lightsabor-w r ielding Sk l^ protege in the Cbm- Wars cartoon, roinn ■. ami n .miniated comp tile r^nipblcs Low- resolution T-O ammaUcs created byjdop ,md his U*am were used during i&'Ctfhre production ol R&mge ofihr COSTUME DESIGN Wilh Lucas's attention to detail, it is no accident that many Star Wens characters are im mediately recognizable by their clothing. For Tire Phantom Menace, Lucas asked concept artist lain McCaig and costume designer Trisha Ihggar to d ress the people of Thecd in the "clothing of paradise." McCaig's conceptual design for Queen Am id a b combined aspects of Pre-Raphaelite pain tings and art nouveau wilh Tibetan and Mongolian ceremonial vestments. ^ Jfe Thu concept an m t-Jwtn Natindiot %tymt iht ktyr r Irtfts/ft 'ontseant, n fterr pnOtn fiurufH’rj it pfmHted bio todmarail itifrm Vfii/itiii ilrbulrti rrr Dark thmr C/unu i' M St hum “ nhlTamtrr/nuur\rn%it/f*tu™>mt Behind the Scenes Matte Paintings A key effect since the earliest days of filmmaking, matte paintings allow live-action sequences to take place in scenes that "expand" beyond the set. For TV Empire Strikes Back, Ralph McQuarrio conceived and designed VISUAL EFFECTS W HILE PREPARING FOR Star Wars in 1975, George Lucas investigated existing optical facilities but could not find "a special-effects company equipped to do what I wanted to do. The only course was to start a company of my own to do the special effects, and to start from scratch, hiring young people and, where necessary, training them.” Initially founded to work solely on Star Wars , Industrial Light & Magic (ELM} combined new technology with old techniques to create stunning visual effects, and went on to produce groundbreaking work for over 125 features. Despite the first trilogy's award-winning visuals, Lucas was frustrated by the technological limitations, and was reluctant to develop a new Star tors movie "unless I had the technology available to really tell the kind of story I was interested in telling/' the shot that utilized his matte painting of Cloud City at twilight (below). McQuarrie's painting (above) was done by applying paint directly to a large sheet of glass, enabling the filmed H■ action to fill in the I blacked-out areas. Today this method - . . has been replaced by digital mattes, |jj/ . computer-generated environments that : _ look absolutely real. Nearly 10 years after the release of Return of the ]edi t Lucas saw the photo-realistic computer-genera ted (CG) dinosaurs ILM created for Steven Spielberg's Jurassic Park (1993) and realized the time had come to return to Star Wars. "With CG at my disposal, Y V knew I could do whatever I wanted." MOTION-CONTROL CAMERA In the first Star Ware trilogy, the vehicles may have appeared to fly post the camera, bul it was actually the camera that moved. II .M's firsl visual effects supervisor John Dykstra, custom-hardwired a computer to an old Vista Vision camera to create a motion control system that was dubbed the Dykstra flex. The Dykstra flex camera was attached to the end of a boom arm, and could be programmed to pan, tilt, pass, and track around a model positioned before a bluescreen, then repeat the same movements exactly f -J for subsequent elements j tha t could then be added p to the same shot. Visual Effects lightsaber evolution For the first three movies, the lightsaber effect utilized mtoscoping: the artistic retouching of individual frames on a length of film. Spinning w ooden "blades" (right) were coated with material that reflected the set's lights, then photographed through a half-silvered mirror. Through the camera, the Iightsahers appeared to glow, which was enhanced by rotoscoplng. in the second trilogy (above), lightsabers were built with metal blades, and were illuminated by CG effects in postproduction. COMPUTER-GENERATED IMAGES For the scene in which Obi-Wan tours the Kaminoan cloning facility in Attach of die Clones, actor Ewan McGregor was filmed alone in front nf a bluescreen, without co-actors, props, or a set. The footage of McGregor was I hen composited with CG characters and surroundings, and texture and details were added. The final illusion is that Obi-Wan is walking through a glass-lined corridor with Lama Su and faun We. SOUND DESIGN Thinking that electronic sound had been overused In fantasy films, George Lucas encouraged the recording of sounds from real sources—not from synthesizers—for the sounds of Star Wars , These recordings were later enhanced to create distinctive sounds for spacecraft, weapuns, and creatures, fust as sound designer Ben Burn collected a wide variety of sounds for the first Star Wars tri logy, supervising sound editor Matthew Wood (above) gathered rare sounds for use in the second trilogy. MUSICAL SCORE Composer of the scores for all six Star Wars films, John Williams conducted the 87-piece London Symphony Orchestra in March 1977 to record the original music for Star Wars (above). Williams created a theme for all the main characters. "I made a conscious decision to try to model and shape the score on late-nineteenth-century, romantic orchestral scores," Williams said In 19P9. 121 Behind the Scenes Model-making MODEL-MAKING FULL-SCALE MODELS Luke's landspeeder was a full'Scale mechanical prop made for A Nav Mope. Built in England, one version of the land speeder wifi three* w heeled motorized vehicle, which was used fur location shots in Tunisia, After it was shipped to California for additional scenes in Death Valley, some ILM cm ploy ees d re w c u nous sta res w hen they ^ drove it around the local streets. W HEN GEORGE LUCAS founded the visual effects company that would come to be named Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), he hired a group of young model- makers to build the v ehicles conceived by Ralph McQuarrie and Joe Johnston for Star Wtrrs. Supervising modebmaker Steve Gawiey has been with ILM since it was formed in 1975, and has worked on more than 40 films, Gawiey says, "Throughout the years, we have built trains, planes, automobiles, spaceships, creatures, and everything in between. Additionally, we can help the directors of various projects see things in 3-D by providing maquettes [concept models] before they are realized in digital form*" j iLM 'i chief mutel-maket Gmm MeCuite maiki an X-H. irt$for the fint Sl4T W mfitm In /V7$, f PLASTIC MODELS Many model spacecrafts fur Star Wars were assembled by combining new parts with bits and pieces from existing off-the-shelf model kits. The model of the Imperial TIE interceptor (above) was designed by foe Johnston and constructed by Lary Tan, and measures about 61 centimeters (2 feet) across. ROD PUPPET To crea te the rancor monster for Episode VI: Rea 1 tire of the jaii . creature designer Phil Tippett used a 61-centimeter (2 feet) tall, foam- rubber rod puppet, controlled by thuee puppeteers. SET MODELS Used as a visual guide for set builders, set models also create positions for cameras and actors. The production art department maquette for the Yavm 4 hangar (left) in Episode IV: A New Hope was made of paper and cardboard. SHOOTING STOP-MOTION MODELS Slop-motion animation is the process of filming models one frame at a time, with minute adjustments to the model being made for each frame to create the illusion of motion when the film is played at normal speed. The Imperial AT-ATs in T/rr Empire Strike* Bade w ere created by Jon Berg and Tom St. Amand from concept sketches by Joe Johnston. For the prototype, Berg created moving parts that included small squared-off pistons in the upper legs* which made the AT-ATs appear more mechanically operational. MINIATURES Retvugr of thr Sith features the largest miniature ever built for a Star Wars film—the volcanic planet Must a far, Visual effects supervisors John Knoll and Roger Guyett worked with the ILM model shop, led by Brian Gemand, to film the miniature. The shoot incorporated the food-processing element methycel for lava. Lead model-maker Nick D'Abo inspects Ihe lava flow (below). HAND PUPPETS Special-creature designer Stuart Freeborn (at left) sculpted the foam la lex puppet of Yoda for Empire, and engi neered I he mechanisms to control , its eyes, mouth, and eais. The aged Jedi Master was brought to life by puppeteer Frank Cte, who also supplied Yoda r s voice. CONCEPT MODELS Working from concept sketches by Edw in Natividad, Michael Patrick Murnane of the Skywalker Ranch concept art department worked with Sculpey (a claylike compound) to create a preproduction concept model of Zam W'esell. "Some people see a drawing differently," notes Murnane, "but when you hand over a 3-D model, you don't have to explain much, It helps to talk on the same level." The maquette served as the basis far the wardrobe department's final costume forZam. 122 ' V Bi t MNP thf Scenes CAfWeFBHCT MOVIE POSTERS A S MOVIE POSTERS arc used for advance promotions as well as actual theatrical releases and re-releases, it is not surprising that more posters have been produced for the six Star IMtrs movies than for any other film series. Most are printed in large quantities, but limited printings or commercial availability have made some of these posters highly collectible. Although a number of posters are essentially reproductions of photographs, the majority are painted works of art According to the prolific poster artist Drew Struzan, "Photography is a direct reflection of reality Art is interpretive, therefore it embodies more emotion and feeling. That's why George Lucas usually goes with a painting for his work, because he wants to embody the feeling, or the soul, of the movie/' Roger AWef i ftnpw "A “ punter mikes the art for the /VA 7 rr-rrlease jHntrrfttr Gone with ilie Wind The Style "ft " potcr for the third Star Wjrt movie. Return of ilw Joli, HVJJr f\t Oiled hy Karuhtkt* Sana. Rolfdi Mtffuame treated hr ■ Win Kent Jh . B EFORE 1977, MERCHANDISING for movie properties tended to be a limited venture to promote a theatrical release. The business changed dramatically after George Lucas shrewdly retained the Star lAfors sequel rights and negotiated away from 20th Century Fox the merchandising rights for his films. The idea for Star W*?rs merchandise came to Lucas while he was working on the first film's screenplay in his office, "I was sitting there all day writing and drinking l coffee — writing about Wookiees and such, and I thought, wouldn't it be fun L to have a Wtxtkiec mug?" Lucas thinks the idea may have been inspired by I his dog, Indiana, who "was sort of a prototype for the Wookiee, and you're ft always seeing these mugs of your favorite dog. It was just something that I B wanted to have personally on my desk while I was writing rather than an ■ idea that l could take these out and sell them and make a lot of money" PROr REPLICAS Mosl genuine Star Wurs pmps an? retained in the archives of Lucasfilm, but same items have ^ been meticulously recreated to be made available hi fans. Master Replicas produced the Jedi Training Remote, based on the pmp seen cm-screcti in A New Hope. When placed on ito display stand, the r% EDUCATION AL ENTERTAINMENT All Star Wars toys and games encourage Iho imagination, but some merchandise is mom obviously educational, such as read-a long btniks thal an? packaged with audio accompaniment and designed for early readers ("You will know it is lime to rum the page when you hear Artoo-Deloo beep like this.,,"). H jA i i r: 11. ■■■. ■... .i i .l.,i ■ I e jHRTjH I-, linen,i ViM.i i i Would wty Collector i/urr release the evil Empemrfntm his mint-condition confinesKenner Products pmduced tM &i*r Wan actant figures and sold mate than 250 milium unit* tv I wee H IWhnmi IWfJ. After bring lunighi h\ Hush to. Kenner resumed production iff new Slaf Wilis mliun flgutrs in l W. B LEGO & Lucasfilm P In IWR, Lucas Licensing and The LEGO Group I announced an exclusive, multi-year agreement that would give LEGO worldwide righls to produce construction sets and figurines based on Shir Wars. This deal marked the first properly ever licensed by LEGO, and gave Lucasfilm an even stronger presence in the European toy market. The 36-centimeter (14-inch) tall Yoda was an exclusive prize in a promotion for Target stores, and could he won by guessing the corned number of LEGO ^ bricks that made up the Jedi Master, t he promotion was so lL papular that LEGO revamped its Yoda, which was made up of 1,078 pieces, for their Ultimate Collector Series. Using art from the Episode ttl it sir i fuulr. (Jiant manufactured their ~Model fhtudl ,r 1 shirt featuring C-SPQ and K2-D2 talrnvef in atlvant r of the rrleatf of Revenge uf l he S i i ll BO AKIM, AMIS 1 ,r r U.-J. 1 - biMFil g,113H-s 1 can turn a quiet evening into a ba ttle fur control of the galaxy The selection ranges from I977 r s saga-specific Destroy Death Star Gumr ("First urve to destroy Dealh Star wins!") by Kenner/Parker Bros, to Slur l%s versions of games such as Stratego, Risk, and Trivial Pursuit. Star Wars MONOPOLY is available in an Original Trilogy version, a Saga Edition, and as a CD-ROM computer game, REVENGE OF THE SPUD Since Hasbro introduced Mr Potato Head in 1952, the versatile vegetable has been the first loy advertised on television, a star of Disney and Pixar's two Toy Story movies, ihe official Ambassador for the Rhode Island State Tourism Board, and an incentive for children lo play with their food, In 2005, Hasbro/Flayskool released Darih Titer, who comes equipped with detachable eyes, tongue, nose, teeth, face-plate, helmet, cape, shin's, two ears, and two arms lone holds a light sober). Die 2005 Sagu Edition of Stuf Wan monopoly mi wn eight sculpted pewter tokens: Yoda. Ijtke, Princess Isio. Obi Vtan Kenohi, lhath Wider, the Empemr, I birth Maul, and Gnrvtrus. Expanding the Universe CONTINUING THE SAGA RADIO DRAMAS Author Brian Daley tripled a. 1 3-episode radio dramatization of A Mew ttofw for lhe US National Public Radio (NPR). It first aired in 1981, and NPR later produced drama* of Empire and Jedi. Directed by John Madden, the voice actors included Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker) and Anthony Daniels (C-3PG). The above photo shows Daniels, Ann Sacks (Princess Leia), Perry King (Han Solo), and Hilly IXe Williams (Lando Calrissian) during production of Empire. I N 1979, GEORGE LUCAS told an interviewer that he had initially conceived the Star Wfars saga as two trilogies, then "after the success of Star Wars [Episode IV] 1 added another trilogy," Lucas also stated that he had developed "story treatments on all nine" films, but his more recent revelations contradict this. As guest of honour at the Star Wars: Celebration ill convention m Lucas admitted to an audience that "to be very honest with you, l never ever thought of anything that happened beyond Episode VI, It's the Pakh Vader story," Although Lucas has no intentions of directing a third Star VVffrs film trilogy, he has announced new Star Wrvrs television projects in development, including a 3-D animation version of Clone Wars, the cartoon action series set between the events of Episode II: Attack of the Clones and Episode Ill: of the Sith , With so many characters and worlds in the Star Wars universe; a more stories expanding the events of the film trilogies, the Star Wflrs saga is guaranteed to continue for many years to come. ■pnHnHWVH TlfE STAR WARS HOLIDAY SPECIAL •i ” I Oj. Niivt-inU-r 17. PCS i I is , 11 ml I In- V.f V ' i ly ' Mu hi w id an iyj-t‘r .imiii'in ool ^ v j _ " million?.. Despilr Ou- participation of most oMhe ^ principal actors Imm A Nnr Itope, animated ^ --Iliimri lli.Knitn.Jik I-J II 0 K 1 I tit. . 1 : 1 .L -vnu h,. null le1 Mini 111^. In Ralph Ml iJlm: 1 ic I Lit- IA mill A 'ImV I prihiuilinn piomoleJ .!■- a In c .ilum.lli (1 f _ r . f V,. I muvK.il-pot pnurn nr pu.nu-rLnnment w.i- -T I ■ r '! .1 1 1 > ■ I I- II -I iv ■-p ■ ■ 1 i-1 was never aired again nr officially released on Ralph Mt Qaurnt i pamling (/Mnv^ fort nt Vk1lH> (.lllllOUgh bOOtkgS of it do CXUSt), SO it has r tffrmi TV vifWtn their rprtifxt ghmpv of Kaxhyvyk. HOW aSS-U Ril'd Ctlll Still US. Ewok Adventures Gtxirge Lucas oxecutive-prodxieed two television features, The Ewok Adventure: Caravan of Courage (1984) and Eivoh; The Battle for Endor (1985), each of which premiered on AliG in the US and were released theatrically in Europe, Lucasfi I m -approved timelines place both stories before the events of Return of the fedi , while producer Thomas G. Smith noted that a young Ewok's wooden two-legged walker toy is evidence that "the Imperials had been there," Actor Warwick Davis reprised his jt*di role as the plucky Ewok, Wicket W Warrick, in both films. The production design was by foe Johnston, and both MORE EWOK8 NHfpna Studios, the same animation company that produced /lie Story of hie Faithful WSwutiir jF for "The Star Wars tholiday Special, flaunched Dir Etocfo & Proid* Adventure Hfritr m 1985, jSkrtb was pic keif up fc a second *sa>on Ihe following year, fttBseiit('(i Ihe ongoing exploit of i) k ever-res* mrcefuI Ewok r jm&S* Wickel (lop right) and his l nmparuon (bottom right} Princess f t Kneesaa features won an Emmy award for their special visual effects. The movies were released on DVD in 21X15 THE TOWANI FAMILY Prequels to Return of the fedi, the Lut'h movies follow young Cyndel Towani (Aubree Miller), her brother Mace (Eric Walker), and her parents, Catering and Jeremitt (Ronnula Flanagan ami Guy Boyd—Paul Gleaser played Jeremitt in Battle for Endor ) after they are marooned on Endor Cyndel teaches Wicket how to speak English, An ability he doesn't show when he meets Princess Lei a. The Baltic fur Endor features ihe ixrmUbty nt'i/j Vwijj Jtrnmvi aj Jerk. played by hitki H*tieth a iSJlMATED DROIDS ithony Daniels provided C-3PO‘s voice for Nelvan.i stud tits' Droids, which consisted of 13 episodes and a prime- timeBpecial, The Great Hcq* The droids (left) are shown here on the run from the wisecracking Vlix and Boba Fett in the episode *A Race to the Finish*" which also introduced the Boon I a Speeder Races, albeit without Pod racers, To maintain continuity with Ihe Stor Wars films, Dnrids is sirt 35 years before A Nnv Hope, CLONE WARS Premiering on the Cartoon Network in 2003, Star Wars: CiOW Waif was produced and directed hv Genndy Tartakovsky with art direclion by Paul Rudi.xh. II won an Emmy for Out*landing Animated Program and introduced Grievous before the release of Episode 111. 130 131 Star Wars Publishing 51 /IR \W1I\S Expanding tiif Universe --—4 STAR WARS PUBLISHING EARLY SPIN-OFF NOVELS Prior to Ihe 1990s' Star Wars puSIishing explosion, Ihe most popular spin-off novels wen? Pel Key's I lan Solo series, written by author Brian Do ley— Soto al Star's. End, l hi ri SWo's Jtofffg* (right), and Han Solo and the Last legacy. A LTHOUGH NO ONE imagined how audiences would embrace the first Star IVrJrs film, there was at least one indication that plenty of people were interested in the movie. In November, 1976, Ballantine Books published Star Wars — Front the Advent arcs of Luke Skywalker, a novel izati on of George Lucas's screenplay that was credited to the director but ghostwritten by Alan Dean Foster. By February, 1977, the first printing of a half-million copies of the novel had sold out. Another advance promotional boost for Star Wars came from the first three issues of a six-issue Marvel Comics adaptation, which came out before the film's theatrical release and sold extremely well. Jn 1978, Foster's Splinter of the Mind's Eye became the first official Star Wars "expanded universe" novel, with an adventure set shortly after A New Hope, Today, Star Wars books and comics continue to enthrall readers, and regularly appear on bestseller lists. FAVORITE VADER Ralph McQuarrie modi run I V.? dvr's helmet throughout the production of S/flr Wars. His favorite version is on the cover of the original nove fixation (If ft): "George looked at the helmet and said iE never looked better!'*' FAN CLUB PERIODICALS For commilied Star Wars fans, dedicated publications an? available that include exclusive interviews* fact-filled articles. Fan art, merchandise offers, and advice for collectors. Star Wnrs /rtsirfeT (left) meets Ihe needs of US Ians, and there am also similar periodical* produced lor Ihe UK, France, Germany, Spain, and Mexico. All of these magazines are affiliated with Ehe Official Slur Wars Fan Club. /?v mnrhztilt*>n t'j Rcvmjrr Uitnn'ri In Mnilhr* Stover/fulunr.i nut 1 ihilt rxfxuui Aml-in '* /alt U* the dari ski?, impined h\ a mrrftnt with taieas to dlieaM the mavir't DARK HORSF. COMICS Founded by Mike Richardson in 1986, Dark I lurse Comics began publishing Star Wars comics in 1991. As a long-time fan, Richardson relished the opportunity, "To do Star Wars comics fill respect, and a real interest in adding to the Star Wars —stories that built on what was already there—was \ exciting prospectU Dark Horse has produced over 100 collected editions of Star Wnrs titles: the art of a battle-worn {left) bv Brian Ching is from Repubik tti\? (2004). Marvel Comics George Lucas was a fan of Marvel editor-writer Roy Thomas's work on Conan and Tarzatt, and sought him out to develop a Star Wars tie-in for A Nm? Hope. Thomas hired artists Howard Chaykin and Steve Leialoha for the series, and the layout for Chay kin's promotional poster was utilized for the first issue's cover (right). Provided with little art reference, the artists were encouraged to take creative liberty with Jabha because they had been told he had been cut from the film. Of the thin, bipedal Jabha who appeared in issue #2, Leialoha later said, "Who knew there would be sequels or Special Editional" :: 'AlAA HEIR TO THE EMPIRE g sr*\’!k THE SAGA CONTINUES After a long absence from publishing. Star Wars returned in the IWils with the best-selling Heir to the Empire by Timothy Zahn (Bantam, 1991). The story introduced Mara Jade and Grand Admiral Thrown, and was followed by Dark force Rising and JVir hts! Command The three books collectively form the "Thrawn Trilogy," BEHIND THE SCENES Star Wars films have always been recognized for their visual and technical achievements, and many books have showcased work by the artists and designers involved in the productions. While then? is no question that Sfar Wars is the creation of George Lucas, the writer-director has a I ways acknowledged those who helped bring his visions to the screen. In his foreword to Die Art of Slur Wars Episode 111 of the Sidi by J.W. Rinzler, Lucas sums up his appreciation of these artists: "This book is a tribute to their amazing work — often taken for granted once the film is complete — but without which there would bv no film at all." 133 Expanding the Universe VIDEO GAMES Video Games F OR THOSE WHO are impatient for starfighters and blasters to become commercially available, or just want to put some Pit Droids through their paces in the run up to an adrenalin¬ pumping Pod race, there are many Star Wars video games to transport you to that far-away, ^ long-ago galaxy. But can they actually make dreams come true? For Star Wars actor Hayden Christensen, the fantasy of being a lightsaber-wielding Jedi fighting against the forces of evil became a reality. After he signed on to play Ana kin Skywalker in Episode II, Christensen admitted he had spent a lot of time in his younger days playing Star Wfrrs video games: '"[my brother and l] used to lock ourselves in my bedroom and relay the controller back and forth until we became Jedi Knights. If l played it too much... it used to visit me in my dreams, I used to have dreams that I was in the Star Wtfrs game. It just had such an impact." The Empire Strikes Back (Parker Bros., 1982) Set on Hoth, this side-scrolling shoot-'em-up cartridge game (left) for Atari and Intellivision home consoles enables players to take the role of a lone Rebel pilot, and fly a snow speeder to attack an advancing squadron of Imperial AT-ATs. To stop the walkers from reaching the shield generator (and in order to win the game), the player has to dodge incoming homing missiles and hit each walker 48 times. BATTLE? RO NT (LUCASART5/ PANDEMIC STUDIOS, 2004) If you ever wanted the Rebels to win the Battle of Holh or lose the Baltic of Eitdor (right), you can make it happen with Star Wars: Sattlefrqnt* Specifically geared for team-based gameplay over the r Internet, this game enables players to engage in campaigns from holh film trilogies- For battles set during Episodes l-Itl* players choose whether to fight alongside the Republic or the Separatists; for missions during Episodes IV-VI, the choice is between the Empire and the Alliance. fn I9S2, Parker Bros released thf finl Sur Waft irmiftuler tfjj me far the Atari 2600 Y'CS. 1 J X-WING (LUCAS A RTS, IW-94) As PCs became affordable gaming platforms, video game developers switched from cartridges to CD-ROMs, Lucas Arts' first Star Wars CD-ROM games, such as X-WtNC {right), were space combat simulators that put players into the cockpits of several different starfighters, including X-wings, S-wings, TIE ■fighters, Interceptors, bombers, and experimental craft. * KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC (LUCASARTS/BIOWARE, 2003) This "golden-age saga" game is set four millennia before Episode IV, and incorporates the Sith planet Korriban from the Titles vf the fedi comics, as well as the familiar setting of Tatooine (below). Ksu.nrs of the Old Republic not only enables players to wield lightsabers, but also to face the challenge of whether they will be seduced by the dark side. It received Game of the Year awards from dozens of major gaming publications and websites. THE SITH LORDS (LUCAS ARTS/OBSI Dl AN ENTERTAINMENT, 2004) The sequel to Knights of the Olp Republic picks up five years into the civil war that has devastated the Jedi. ft also introduces VH another nightmare-inducing Sith Lord, Darth Nilulus (right). i IV. REPUBLIC COMMANDO A first-person shooter, Republic Commando (left and above) offers the ability to play a lough-aa-nails clone trooper in charge of a four-man squad during the Clone Wars. Thanks to an innovative "One Touch Squad Control" system, you can engage your squad with a single button. The game—made for the Xbox or PlayStation 2—can accomodate up to lb players online. Space (-(Wwi Is wtuil it f j fill ufa'iU in Jl Mr TO Ljc.htm* i n Uihovn, in an eifumsiott to the online game Sx\N Ws«s GaUMS, Pin} err mn ru i famine thetr Hu ff Jty into tpocr, amt engage w fm my*players in dogfight*, REVENGE OF THE SITH Released in advance of the movie, this third-person actioner lets you play as Anakin Skywalker or Obi-Wan Kenobi. It parallels the movie's story, but also presents new characters and locations—and an amazing alternate ending if you defeat Obi-Wan on Mustafar. 134 135 Star Wars Timeline Star Wars Timeline STAR WARS TIMELINE May 21: Theatrical release of The Empire Strikes Back . It goes on to receive two Academy Awards. 1981 The Computer Division begins development of the Pixar Image Computer, the Edit Droid, and the Sound Droid. 1LM develops the Go-Motion animation process. February 9; Star Wars syndicated comic strip begins. September 5: The 13-episode Star Wars Radio Drama begins on National Public Radio in the US. Anthony Daniels and Mark Hamill recreate their roles as C-3PO and Luke Sky walker. 1982 The Games Division is established; Lucasfilm is the first film company to develop and publish interactive entertainment (video games). January 11: Principal photography begins on Revenge of the fedi at Pinewood Studios, England, with a sandstorm scene that is ultimately cut. May: Principal photography on ^ mftf Sf Revenue . )f I hi ■ ftuii iscompleleil with 1 hr speeder hike cha*e a i jj \| W HEN THE FIRST STAR WARS movie premiered in 1977, George Lucas had little idea he was about to make motion-picture history. "I was in Los Angeles/' he says, "overseeing the sound mix on one of the foreign versions of the film. I went to a restaurant^ on Hollywood Boulevard across from Grauman's Chinese Theater. It was like a mob scene. One lane of traffic was blocked off. There were police there. There were limousines in front of the theater. There were lines, eight or nine people wide, going both ways and around the block. I said, 'My God, what's going on here? It - 1 must be a premiere or something/ I looked at the A marquee, and it was Star Wars." Joe Johnston 's storyboard art for the opening o/Stfli Wars Episode tV A New Hope, An early publicity still Jot the Jim Slaf film, featuring tjrom left to right} Mark Hamilt. i Came Fisher. Peter l Mayhrw. and jk . Harrison Ford htsttr conctpl bv artist Tim Jung for Episode V; 11k Empire Strikes back. merchandising, and publishing rights, Lucas signs a contract with Twentieth Century Fox. 1975 Industrial Light & Magic (1LM) is established to create the groundbreaking visual effects for The Star Wars. jT&S The Dykstraflex camera *i is developed by John ^v \\ . I Dykstra and 1LM. Sprocket Systems is set up to do the sound for Tile Star Wars. me During post- J ”1 production. The Star £r Wars is renamed Star Wars. January 15: Lucas completes the fou rth d ra ft of the screenplay. March 22: Principal photography begins in Tunisia. July 16: Principal photography is completed at Elstree Studios, England. December: The Star Wars novelization is released. 1977 March: Composer John Williams records the Star Wars score with the London Symphony Orchestra. May 1: The Northpoint Theater in San Francisco presents the first test screening of Star Wars. The Lucasfilm Computer Division is established alll.M. Sprocket Systems is renamed Skywalker Sound. March 5: Episode V: The Empire St ikes Back begins principal photography in Finse, Norway. Seplember 24: Principal photography for Episode V is completed at Elstree Studios, England. June: Episode IV: A New Hofh' is released on video in the US. Sur Wan fans stand ut line imtsufr (iruumans Chinese Theater on fUdlywaoti Boulevard in 1977\ eager n> txprrUnce George Lotos's epte spate Jditiasy SturWan Style m C m Paster. 1977 Art by Tim Cantrell. Lucasfilm Ltd. is incorporated. 1972 George Lucas begins w riting notes for what will become the first of four drafts of The Star Wars screenplay. August 20: Following the success of American Graffiti, and after he consequently turns down a higher salary for directing The Star Wars (Episode IV) in exchange for sequel. May 25: Star Wars opens at 32 movie theaters in North America. By the middle of June it is playing in 350 theaters. April 3: Star Wars receives seven Academy Awards at the Oscar ceremonies in Los Angeles. November 17: "The Star Wars Holiday Special," featuring most of the Star Wars lead actors, airs on CBS TV. Mari Hamill. Ale r Gutnnfki producer Gary Kurtz. and Lucas celebrate Guinness r i 62nd birthday m T^aAiu. April 2. 1976 Star Wars Timeline (ntty Kurt: helps mints m rement r ( ' AP0 iAnthtmv ikntitk) .tifln his i ftrmt stf Chinetf Theater, 1995 ll.M wins a Technical Achievement Academy Award for the creation of the 1LM Digital Film Compositing System. August 29; The remastered Star Wars trilogy, with Tl iX-sound, is released on video, Carrie Taker ptrsenn r/wwJj«i in (Trier Mayhrw) nifh his Unix dexenrft tjfriime Achirvrmrn! m<ritnl at the IV97 MTV Movie Awards. 1996 October 19: The six-episode Return of the feds Radio Drama begins on National Public Radio. 1997 January 18: George Lucas, Carrie Fisher, Mark Harm 11, and friends appear at the world premier June 26^Sept ember 26; Filming of the new movie Episode I: The Phantom Menace takes place primarily at Leavesden Studios, England, 1999 April 3D-May 2; The Star Wars Celebration convention is held at the Wings Over The Rockies Air and Space Museum in Denver, Colorado. 1983 January 27; Lucas officially changes the new film's title to Return of the jedL February 17-18: The Empire Strikes Back Radio Drama begins the first of 10 episodes on National Public Radio, May 25: Episode VI: Refunr of the fedi has its US theatrical release. It receives one Academy Award " WTirn mne hundred ytan screenings of the Star Wars Trilogy Special Edition at both the Mann Village and the Bruin theaters in Westwood Village, Los Angeles. January 31: The Star Wars Trilogy Special Edition is released, opening in cinemas across North America, 1984 March 11; Star Wars syndicated comic strip series ends, November 25: The Ewok Adventure: Caravan of Courage airs on ABC TV as a made-for-TV movie. It wins an Emmy Award for Best Visual Effects, 1985 The Pixar Image Computer is introduced at the National Computer Graphics Conference. September 7: The first season of The Ewok & Droids Adventure Hour begins on ABC TV. November 24: F.m)ks: The Battle for Endor airs on ABC TV, It wins an Emmy Award for Best Visual Effects. 1986 Lucasfilm sells the Pixar technology to Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple. February 25: Return of the fedi is released on video. November 1: A second season of the animated Ewoks starts on ABC". 1987 January 9: Star Tours ride opens at Disneyland, California. 1994 November 1: George Lucas begins writing the first draft of Stor Wars; Episode I. 138 May 19; US theatrical release of Star Wars: Episode I. June 18: The Phantom Menace becomes the first major full-length motion picture to be publicly screened using digital electronic projectors. November 12; Attack of the Clones is released on DVD, 2003 June 30“ J September 17: I Principal I photography 1 for Episode 111 takes place at I svdnov's Fo\ fl Studios. 2004 I September 21:^^ The first Star k Wars Trilogy s < Mtwrf thr frir/lir rtf Episode tit, Smy tunrd! hum Srtutn (Qui-Otm Jinn), Ray fttri tfhitth MumIl md Em hot McCnejtof iOht Won tCenobi} on thr trt pfEpmmfr t | une 26: Filming of Episode IL the second of the new movies, begins at Fox Studios, Sydney, Australia. September 20; Principal photography of Episode 11 wraps at Els tree Film Studios in the UK — Attack of the Clones is the first major motion picture to be shot completely on digital. 1LM receives Technical Achievement Academy Awards for the ILM Crea t it re l )yna m ics System and the ILM Motion and Structure Recovery System, October 16; The Phantom Menace is released on DVD. May 16; Worldwide release for Episode II: Attack of the Clones. August: Lucas begins writing the screenplay for Episode 111. INDEX A Aargonar 53 Ackbar, Admiral 100,106 a i rspecde rs 17, 44 aiwhas 15 Alderaan 15, 61,72,75,79, 80-81 Alliance see Rebel Alliance Ami da la, Padme 12,34, 35, 36, 37, 38,39,40,44,45, 46, 47,48,49, 54, 56,57,58,60,61,86,119 A to Hope (Episode IV) 114,116, 118,119, 121, 129, 130,131,132 Antilles, Captain 69 Argente, Passel 41 AT-ATs (All Terrain Armored Transports) 67, 89, 96,120, 134 AT'STs (All Terrain Scout Transports) 89 Attack of the Clones (Episode 11) 114,117,118,123 B Baas, Vodo-Siosk 25 Baba, Ponda 80 Bacta Tank 89 Bane, Darth 25,30,32 Bao-Dur 27 Battlefront (game) 134 Bespin 13,14,91,94,95 Bestine 14,80 Bigga r, Tri sh a 119 Billaba, Oepa 31 Bin ks. Jar Jar 34,35,38,48 Binware 134 Black Sun 33,64,65,68,69,96, 97 blasters 16, 17,34,56,67, 75, 81, 80, 82, 90, ?1,,94 BtueHadb 125 Boma® monks 98 Boonta Eve Classic 36,37, 69 Bossk 87,93 Bothans 96, 100,101,106 bounty hunters 41, 42, 44, 45,48, 68, 69,52,87,91,92,93,94,97,99,108 Bounty Hunters Guild 69,93 Boushh 97,99 Brianna 26,27 Brotherhood of Darkness 21, 25 Byss 108,109 C C-3PO 17, 36,47,49,69, 75, 77, 78,79,80,82, 86, 92,94,95,98, 114, 118, 129, 131 Calrissian, Lando 68,94,95,98, 102,107 Carida 66, 68 Cartoon Network 131 Cato Neimoida 14, 54 C 'baoth, J oruus 107 CD-ROMs 134 Chewbacca 12,13,68,80,81, 82, 83,85,87,92,93,94,95,97,98, 99,100,102, 111, 118, 129, 130 Christensen, Hayden 134 C i rca rpo u s IV 14, 86 done armies 44-45,48,49,52,58,66,67 clones 45, 64, 107, 108, 111 Clone Wars 12,49, 50-51,53, 54, 56, 57,59,65,66, 84,91,135 Cloud City 13,94-95,96,100,102, 103, m Cody, Clone Commander 58 Colonies 14 Comics 126,132,133 Commerce Guild 40,41 Confederacy of Independent Systems (CIS) 40,41,50,52,53 Corde 44 CorcJlia 14,66,106 Core Worlds 15,31 Corporate Alliance 41, 52 Cpruscant 10,12,14,15,16,1 % 24,25, 28,29,30, 32,33,35,37,41,42,44,45, 48,49,54,55,57,58,59,60,61,63,64, 74,85,96,97,103, JUG 107,108,110,119 p Dagobah 13,14, 88,90,91, 100 Daniels, Anthony 114, 130/131 Danttwiine 14, 53, 81,84 Daragon, Gav 20, 24 Paragon, Jori 24 Park Horse Comics 133 Parklighter, Biggs 66, 77, 84 Dark Lords 20, 21,26-27 Dark Woman (An'ya Kuro) 19, 42, 65 Death Star 13, 16, 32, 70-71,74, 75, 81,82,83, 84,85,86, 116/119 Death Star II 13,96, 100, 101,102, 103, 104,108 Deep Core 15,63 deflector shields 16,34, 35, 38,65 Dengar 87,92,93,99, 108 Devastator 74, 75 Dexter's Diner 44 Dianoga 82 13odonn a, Genera l 84 Dooku, Count 19,21,28,40, 41, 42, 43,48,49,52,53,54,55,118 Dorsk 82 110 dragonsnakes 90 droid armies 12, 34, 38, 48,50,52, 53, 54,56, 59 Droid Control Ship 12, 38,39 droids 16, 17,32,34, 35, 36,38,39,44, 48, 54, 61, 70,88,91,93,96,109 Droids 131 Purge 52, 53 Purron, Kyp 110 Dxun 27 Pykstra, John 122 Dykstraflex 122 E Echo Base 87, 89, 96 Emmy awa rd s 130, 131 Empire, Galactic JO, 12,15,26,59,63, 64-65,66-67, 68, 70,72,74, 79,84, 89, 90,93,94, 100,104,106,108-109,135 Empire Strike Bock, The (Episode V) T14/116. 118, 120,122, 124,134 End or, Forest Moon 14,100,101, 102,130 Battle of Endor 13,15,102-103,104, 106,135 energy shields 16,38 see also deflector shields Eriadu 31, 70 Evazan, Dr 80 Ewok Adventure: Caravan of Courage , The 130 Ewoks 101,102,103,130,131 Eiwks & Droids Adventure Hour , The 131 Ewoks: The Battle for Endor 130 Executor 88,92,97 Expansion Region 14 F 4-LOM 93 fambaas 16,38 Fan Club 133 Fell, Soontir 66 Fett, Boba 45,48,68,69,81,87,89,92, 93,94,95,96,97,98,99,108,130,131 Fett, jango 28, 41,42,45,48, 69, 93 Fisher, Carrie 124 Force, the 16,18,19,20,21,25, 27, 30,36,37, 39,43,49,52, 57, 59, 60, 61, 78, 80, 81, 86, 88, 91, 92, 94, 95, 99,103,110/111 dark side 18,20,21,22, 24,25, 32,33,49, 53,56-57,91,94, 104,108, 109,111 Ford, Harrison 117 Forest Moon see Endor, Forest Moon Fortuna, Bib 19,37,99 Foster, Alan Dean 132 Freeborn, Stuart 120 Free Trade Zones 31,34 G Galactic Federation of the Free Alliances 104 Galaxy 12-13,14-15 Gall 96,97 Gallia, Adi 31,42 Gamonreans 98 Gatdulla the Hu it, 47 Garyn, Alexi 33, 65 Gawley, Steve 120 Geonusis 14,19,41,55,71 Battle W Geonosis 12,48-49,50, 55 t-narltrees 90,91 Grand Moff 65,70 Great Holocron 19 Great Hyperspace War 12 Great Pit of Carkoon 99 Great Sith War 12, 24-25, 27 Great Temple 84, 85 Greedo 69,81 Grievous, General 53,54,55,56,57,131 Guinness, Alec 116 Gurtgans 12,16,34, 35, 38,53 Gunray, Nute 28, 34,40, 48,54,59 Guri 96 H Halla 86,87 Hamill, Mark 114,115,116,130 Hasbro 128,129 Hett, A'Sharad 42,53 Hett, Sharad 31,47, 53 Hill, San 40 Holocrons see also Great Ho locron Jedi 19,26,108 Sith 21,24,32,57 Ho lone! 16,17,103 holoprojectors 17 Home One 100 Honoghr 65,107 Noth 12,14,87,90,92,134 Battle of Moth 13, 88^89,96, 106,134 Noth, Lord 25 hypers pace travel 10,14,16, 70, 80,81,92 1 IG-88 droid 92,93 Imperial Naval Academy 66/77 l m pe r ia I N avy 64,65,70,1 (16 Imperial Palace 63, 65, 74 H 103 Imperial shuttles 65 Imperial Star Destroyers 61, 72 Industrial Light and Magic (1LM) 114, 120,121,122 Inner Run 14 InterGalactic Banking C lan 40,53 Iridonia 14, 32 ^ [abba tlie Hutt 12,19, 37,47, 597m SI, K7, 94, %, 97,98-99,100, 103,117 Jabiim 52,53 Jade, Mara 65, 103,107, 110,132 Jawas 37, 46,76, 77, 78,79,80 Jedi Academy 13,110 Jedi Archives 19,42,44 Jedi Council 19, 28, 30, 37,39,42, 46,48,56 I ligh Council 30, 31 Jedi Library 24 Jedi Knights 10, 16, 19, 22, 24, 25,26, 29, 30, 52,90,104, 107,110 Jedi Order 10, 12, 13, 18-19, 24, 25, 26, 28,30,32, 33, 34, 36,37,39, 40, 42,46,47,48, 49, 50,52,53, 56, 58, 59, 60,63,65, 76, 78,79,90,104, 110-111 Jedi Purge 58-59, 65, 108 Jedi Temple 10,18, 19,28,29, 30,42, 44, 57,58,59 Jettster, Dexter 44 Jew, Benton 119 Jinn, Qui-Gon 19, 28, 29,34,36,37, 38, 39,78 Johnston, Joe 120,121,130 Jung, Tom 124 K kaadu 38 Kaan, Lord 21,25 Kalburr crystal 86, 87 Kamino 14 r 15,44,45, 48, 49,52 Battle of Kamino 52 Kanos, Kir 65 Karrde, Talon 107 Kasdan, Law rente 1! 6 Kashyyyk 14,15,57,106, 130 Katarn, Kyle 74 Kenobi, Ben 76, 78,79,80,81, 82, 83, 90,95, 96,100, 103 Kenobi, Obi-Wan 18, 19,28,29,34, 37, 38, 39,43,44,45,47,48,49,52, 53,54, 55,56,58,59,60,61,65,74, 76, 77, 78-79,81,83,88, 91,100,116, 123,129/135 Kershner, Irvin 116 Khorda, Ashaar 41 KEAdi-Mimdi 19,30,31,42 Kintan 43 Klivian, Derek "Hobble” 66,89 Knights of the Oi d Republic (game) 134 Knobby white spiders 90 Koon, Plo 30 Korriban 20,27,134 Koth, Eeth 31 kouhuns 44 Krath 24 krayt dragons 79 Kressh, Ludo 20 Run, Exar 21, 24, 25, 32,110 Kuro, An'ya see Dark Woman L land speeders 17 Lars, Bern 46,61,76,78, 79 Lars, Cliegg 46 Lars homestead 46,47, 79 Lars, Owen 46, 61,76, 77, 78, 79 Lee, Christopher 118 Lego, 128 Leia, Princess see Organa, Princess Leia Lerrdlisk, Bevel 71 lightsabers 16,18,22, 24, 25,28,32, 33,39,43,46, 49,53,55,57, 59, 79, 80, 81,83,87, 88, 91,95,96,98, 99, 100.118, 123 Lucas, George 112,114-115,116, 117.118, 119, 122, 123,124,126, 128,129, 130,132,133 Lucas Arts 134,135 Lucas film 125,128,129,130 M McCaig, Iain 119 McCaJum, Rick 115 McQuarrie, RaIph 114, II8,119, 120,122,124,130,132 MagnaGuards 55 Mai, Shu 41,59 Malak, Darth 26, 27 Mai a stare 14,36,42 Mandalorians 24, 28,42, 45 Mandalorian Wars 12,27 M a mis. Cel ina 107 Marquand, Richard 116 Marr, Visas 26, 27 Marvel comics 128, 132 Massassi 20,84, 111) Maul, Darlh 32,33, 37, 38,39,40 merchandise 126,128-129 Mid Rim 14,15,31 MigheUa 33 Military Academics 66,68 Military Creation Act 44 M il ko 91 Millennium f alcon 16, 68,80,8t, 82, 83,84,85,89,92, 93,94,95,102, 103,111 Mimban 14,86-87 Mith'raw'ntiruodo 106 Modal Nodes 80 moisture farmers 37, 46,76, 78 Mon Calamari 52,100, 108 Mon, Ephant 69 Morgukai 43 Mas Eisley 69, 80,82, II7 Cantina 80 Mos Espa 46 Mothma, Mon 72, 100, 106 Motti, Admiral 70,81 movies 112,114,115,116-117,126 designs 118-119 model-making 120-121 posters 124-125 v is ua l c ffects 122-123 Mulholland, Declan 117 Murnane, Michael Patrick 120 Mustafa r 14,15,58,59,60,61,121,135 Muunilinst 40,52 Myrkr 106, 107 N Naberrie, Pad me see A mid a la, Pad me Naboo 14,15,16,31,34-35, 37,44, 46, 48,49 Battle of Naboo 12, 28,33, 38-39, 40,42,43,45, 53,56 Nar Shaddaa 27,68, 69,108 Nass, Boss 34, 35,38,53 Natividad, Edwin 119,120 Neimoidia 14 Neimoidians 34,38 N el va na Stu d ios 131 Nespis V 111 108,109 Nightsisters 33 Nihilus, Darth 26,27,134 Noghri 65, 106, 107 novels 124,132 Nunb, Nien 102 O Ohs id ia n En te rta i n men t 134 Odan-Urr 21,24 Ohma-D'on 52,53 Onderon 27,109 Order 66 58,65 Ord Mantel I 14,28,87,89 Organa, Bail 56, 59, 61, 72, 79 Organa, Princess Leia 13,61,74-75, 77, 79,81,82,83, 84,85,86,87,91, 92,94, 95,97,98,99,100, 101, 102, 106, 107, 108,109,110, HI, 124 Qssus 24 Otdh Gunga 34,35,38 Outer Rim 14, 15, 28,31,32, 37,65, 79,111 Ozzel, Admiral 88 P Padawans 28, 30,42,43,52,59 Pal pa tine Senator 12,31,38 Supreme Chancellor 12,13,39,40,42, 44,48,49,50,52, 54, 55, 56,57,58 Emperor 13,14,15,20, 58,59,61, 63,64,65, 66, 67,68,70, 71,72,74, 92,95,96,100,101,102, 103,104, 106,107, 108, 109 Pandemic Studios 135 Parker Bros. 134 Pel laeon, Captain 106,107 PielL Evan 30 Phantom Menace, The (Episode I) 114, 117,119 Plagueis, Darth 19,56 pod racing 36, 37 Poggle the Lesser 41,49 Polls Massa 61 Poof, Yarael 30,41 Power, Dermot 118 praexium 110 Q Qel-Droma, Cay 24 Qel-Droma, Ulic 24, 25 R R2-D2 35, 47, 49,54, 69, 74,75, 77, 78, 79,80, 82, 84,86,90,98, 99, 108, 110, 129 Rancisis, Oppo 31 rancor 99,121 Rand, A lion "Jaq" 27 Rebel Alliance 13,15,72,74,75,77,79, 81,84,85, 86, 87, 88, 89,94, 95, 96, 97, 99,100,101, 102,106,101,102,103,135 Rendar, Dash 96,100 Republic, Galactic 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16,18,19, 20,22,24, 26, 28,30, 31, 34, 40,41, 42, 43,44,48,49, 50,52, 53,56,58, 63, 64,65,66,67, 72, 104, 106-107, 108,109, 110, 135 Republic Assault Ships 66 Rti 1 ub e jc Cum m a n no (ga me) 135 repulsors 17,31,67 Rand Ecliptic 77 Return of the )edi (Episode VI) 114, 116, 117, 121, 122,124,125,130 Retmigi 1 of the Sith (Episode III) 114, 115, 117, 119,121,129, 135 Royal Guards 64, 65 Royal Starship 35,37, 38, 44 Ruusan 14,21,24,25 Ba tt le of R u usa n 12, 25 S Sadow, Naga 20, 24 Sand People 47, 78,79 see also Tusken Raiders Sarlacc 99 scout troopers 66,67,101 Sebulba 36, 37 Secura, Aayla 29, 43, 58 Senate, Galactic 12, 22, 25,28,30, 31, 34,35, 38, 40, 42,44,48, 49, 52,56, 58,59, 62 Senate, Imperial 70,74, 75 Senators 22,30,40,41,42,50,56,59,74 Separatists 12,13,40-41,44,49,50, 52, 53,54,55,56, 57,58,60,135 Sempidal 110,111 Shadow Droids 109 Shadows of the Empire 134 Sidious, Darth 13,32,33,34, 37,38, 39,40,48, 52,54,56, 57, 58, 59,103 Sifo-Dyas 45 Sing, Aurra 28, 42 Sion, Darth 27 Sith 12, 20-21,22, 24, 25, 26,27,30, 32, 33,37,57,58, 59, 61,63, 74, 102, 103, 109 Sith Loros, Thk (ga me) 134 Sky wa I ker, A n a k i n 12,13, 18, 36-37, 38,39,43, 44,46,47, 48, 49, 52,53, 54-55,56,57,58,60,69,79,84, 100, 102, 103, 117,125,133,134,135 Sky walker, Luke 13, 19,61,76,77, 78,79,80,81,82, 83,84, 85,86, 87, 88, 89,92,90,91, 92,94,95,96,97, 98, 99, ltX), 101,102, 103, 104, 107, 108,110, 116 Sky wa I ker Ranch 117,120,124 Sky walker, Shnh 36,37,46, 47,77 Slave 1 45,92,% Smith, Thomas G, 130 snowspeeders 89,96 snow troopers 67 Solo, Anakin 107, 111 Solo, Jaccn 107,111 Solo, Jaina 107,111 Solo, Han 13, 66, 68,80, 81, 82,83, 85,87, 88, 89,91,92,93,94,95,96r- 97,98, 9% 100,102,103,106, 107, 108, HI, 116, 117, 132 special technology 16-17 speeder bikes 17,46, 67, 101 Star Destroyers 64, 67, 74, 88, 89, 93 starfighters 16, 39,54,71, 84, 85,89, 100, 119 Stark Hyperspace War 12,28, 29,31 Star Wtfrs: Clone Wfrrs 131 Sta r Wars Hoi i d a y Sped a l 130 storm troopers 66, 67,70, 74, 75, 79, 80,81, 82,83,86,94, 102 Struzan, Drew 124 Su,Lama 45,123 Sullust 100,106 Sun rider, Nomi 24, 108 superlaser 70,101 Supreme Chancellor 30,31 T Tagge, General 70 Tambor, Wat 40,59 Tantive IV 59,69, 72, 74,75 Tarkin, Ranulph 31 Tarkin, Wilhuff (Grand Moff) 31,61, 65,66,70, 81 Tatooine 14, 36,37,42, 46-47,61,69, 72, 74,75, 76, 77, 78,79,80,95, 96, 97,98,99, 134 tauntauns 88,89 Techno Union 40 Teek 130 Temple of Pomojema 87 Tela, Empress 24 Theed City 34,35, 38 Tholmc, Jedi Master 29,43 thought bomb 21,25 Thra wn. Grand Adm i ral 13,15,106, 107,132 Ti, Ktrana 110 TIE fighters 66,67,81,83,85,119,121 IIin, Saesee 30 Upoca City 45 Tippet, Phill 121 Tosche Station 77 Toward family 130 t ractor beams 16,81,82 Trade Federation 12,28,3L 34,35,37, 38,40,48,54 trade routes 14 Tusken Raiders 46,47, 53, 77, 78, 79 see also Sand People Twentieth Century Fox 114,128 Twi'lek s 29,37,43 Tyrantas, Lord 40,42,45 U Utapau 14,56,58 V Vader, Darth 13,57,58, 59, 60-61,63, 65, 69,72, 74, 75, 76,79,82,83, 84, 85, 86, 87,88,89,90,91,92,93, 94, 95,96, 97, 100,101, 102, 103, 106, 107, 116, 117, 118, 129, 132 Valley of the Dark Lords 20 Va 1 oru m, Sup re me Cha nee l lor 31, 34,38 Ventress, Asajj 52,53,84,118 videogames 126,134,135 Vima-Da-Boda 108 Vos, Quinlan 21,29,43 voxyn 111 Vulpter 14,15 W wampas 29, 88, 89 Warrick, Wicket W. 101,130 Watto 36,37,46 We, Taun 45, 123 Wesell, Zam 41,44,120 Wild Space 15 Williams, John 123 Windu, Mace 16, 28, 30,42,48,49, 53, 54,56, 57 Wookiees 15,57,68, 80, 93,128 World Devastators 108 X Xizor, Prince 33,65,68, 69,93,96,97 X-wings 84,85,90,91, 119, 134 Y Yaddle 31 Yavin 4 12,13, 14, 20, 24,84, 86, 87, 88, HO, 121 Battle of Yavin 12, 13,24,25, 84-85,87, 93,110 Yoda 12,13, 18, 19, 22, 30,39,44,49, 56, 57, 59, 61,65,88,90,91, 1U0, 103, 110, 120,128 ysalirniri 106,107 Yuuzhan Vong 13, 110, I II Z Y-wings 84 Zabraks 27,31,32 Ziost 20 Zuekuss 93 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Warren l u, Lin Hillwood; Mare Gahanna; Manuel Cuda;Cirl«Giizai; Drew Geraci; Lin Gibson; Id mas Citwelln; t.»fiint Gnlrsih. Chris Gn&seit; Jim I l.ill, Mirk Harrison, Stephen Hawthorne; MarkG. Heike; Clayton Henry; Tim and Greg Hildebrand t; Kick Hoberg; Mall Hollingsworth; Jay Hursi; Lktiiim Jew; Drew Johnson; |i*‘ Johnslon; [inn Jung; Roger K.isk-I, Rafael Kay arum; Cam Kennedy; Igim Kordey; Ray Kryssmg; Kay l ago; Steve Ia-ialnha; Kick Uimtinli. Mark l.ipka; Carl l.yiw, Kick Magyar; Lucas Marangon; (.iary Martin; Iain McCaig, K.itph KtcQuarrii 1 ; John Mol Jo; Scan Murphy; John Nadeau; led N.nfeti. Makolo Nakabuika; Edwin Nalivhdad, John Ostrander, Jimmy Palmiolli; Dan Pareons; Kml Pereira; Kili.in I’hmkell; Fric Powell, Dermot Power; Ron Randall, Ihm Raney; AI Rin; Andrew Robinson; ]rm Royal, R Craig Russell; Sun Sakai; ’bunco Sanda; Kav-uhiko Sarny line Shannwer; Monty Sheldon; Tom Simmons, Chris Stane; Chris Sprouse; Dave Stevenson; Drew Stru/jn; Mike Sulim, Roherl Tcramshi, Derek Thompson^' Kaol in-vino, Olivier Valine; Christian Dalla Vecchia; Chip Wallace, ^ 1 t iVi-Un-iell, I Liny, ivhi-.itk-v, leriyi iVhttbid Williams; A I Williamson; Sian V AUTHOR ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Many Star Wire publications were used as reference lor Ihis book, and I am especially indebted to Dan Madsen and Jon Bradley Snyder for I hear contributions to Star Wars Insofar, Dan Wallace tor his Guide biHiks, l.isa Findlay al Random House for providing various Star Wars books, and Brian j, Robb al talari Maga/Lues lor providing copies of Star Wars; The Official May 1 a; u\K would also like lo thank the following creative talent* for Iheir contribution* to this book: Dusty Abell; John Alvin; Jim Anush; Curtis Arnold, Terry Austin, Ramon F. Ikichs; Keith Barnett; David Jacob Beckett; Edvhi Biukovtc; Bill Hlark; Patrick Blaine; Fred Blanchard, lim Bndatfcet; Chris Brunner; Tom Cantrell; Dario Carrasco, ]r,; Claudio Castellini; Paul Chadwick; Howard Chaykin; Brian t lung. Steve Crespo, Rodolfo Damaggto; Dave Dorman; Jan Diuirsi-m.i; Witold Dybowxki; Dean Ellis, Jordi l-jvssgn; Carlos Ezquem; Dovidd Fabbri; Duncan Fegredo; Raul Fcmarck*; Hugh Fleming; Jon Foster, Tom Fowler; A FORMER EDITOR of Star War* comics, Ryder Windham is the author of over 51) Star W/irs books, including DK Readers four an/ Through Spier and Galactic Crisist as well as the Revenge af the Sith Scraplwok and junior nove I izations of the Star Wars trilogy. He lives with his wife and two daughters in Providence, Rhode Island. Printed In Mndcc* 78075P6T4201 The first fully illustrated guide to all six Star Wars movies! 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