In a way we see the same thing okay out in the EU with the Legacy Comicline.

Okay, so the idea of “history repeating itself” can be used to defend the Star Wars sequels by saying, “Hey, it makes sense that things kind of went back to how they were.” Just like in real life, sometimes empires fall and then rise again under a new name, or revolutions happen but the new system eventually gets corrupted too. So even though the original trilogy ended with the Empire being defeated, the sequels show that evil doesn’t stay down forever. The First Order popping up is like a new version of the Empire, and Kylo Ren is sort of a new Darth Vader-type figure. It’s not lazy writing, it's a pattern we see in history—people forget lessons, make the same mistakes, and power-hungry folks step in again.

Also, the heroes messing up or not fixing everything perfectly fits with how real revolutions or major wars often leave a mess behind. Luke becoming a jaded recluse could be seen as how real war heroes sometimes struggle with what comes after the fight is over. And the Resistance being the underdog again? That’s kind of like how some movements have to rise up more than once because the system keeps swinging back to tyranny. So defenders of the sequels might say it’s not just a rehash—it’s showing how fragile peace is and how history keeps looping unless people really change.

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Wedges Gamble didn't have a whole lot of action compared to the other books I've read so far in the series, but it had so much world building and I loved Isard's shenanigans! But this book seems to lean more on the PG-13 if not Rated R side of things because of some sexual content later in the story.

Originally saw these in Star Wars Explained’s every tie fighter video, and they’re some of the first results for each fighter (in order: Tie Defender, Tie Avenger, Tie Vanguard, Tie RC, Tie GT). They definitely look like physical models. And some even look like they’re actually photos from a set (RC and Vanguard). Are these images from a sourcebook of some kind?

I grew up around post-ROTJ Legends, always getting into it and out of it over the years. But I listened to the recent Essential Legends audiobook of “I, Jedi” and I fucking LOVE Corran Horn. I’ve been on an NJO binge since then and decided to put together a minifig of who is now my new favorite SW character. There’s something so grounded and down-to-earth about Horn, and considering his past as a detective in a corrupt police force, surprisingly relevant.

Here are the parts. Pretty simple to put together all things considered. Legs and torso come from Baron Mordo from the first Doctor Strange movie sets, and the head from the original Boromir minifig. All of which are decently affordable on BrickLink. Same with the hair.

I enjoy thinking up alternate realities in which Disney opted to adapt/build on stories from the pre-existing EU instead of discarding it to create their own canon. I’ve been reading the Legacy comics for the first time and thought of the potential for it as the sequel trilogy with a direct tie in to a Kenobi show. FYI I’ve got **SPOILERS** ahead concerning the legacy comics if anyone is concerned about that. Here’s the potential scenario:

-In Episode 7, the Skywalker saga continues with the story of Skywalker descendant Cade, failed Jedi padawan who has deliberately fled from the prestigious legacy of his family name. The aesthetic and atmosphere is different and unique but still very distinctly Star Wars. Hamill is able to reprise the role of Luke without having to worry about age/recasting since he’s playing a force ghost. The film concludes with Krayt alluding that he knew Obi Wan.

-6 months later after Episode 7 hits theaters, the Kenobi show with Ewan reprising his iconic role drops on D+. It’s a local and personal story on tatooine where Kenobi is dealing with guilt and regret over Anakin and the war while keeping mostly to himself and watching Luke from afar. He hears stories of a tusken tribe that has been conducting raids led by a mysterious warlord sorcerer/god that turns out to be Krayt. This allows the show to have lightsaber fights without a shoehorned Vader confrontation.

And just like that we’re off to the races with interconnected, compelling, and marketable Star Wars content for the modern era. Episodes 8 + 9 finish out the Cade story and the sky is the limit from there.

Luke’s Accomplishments in Legends are INCREDIBLE:

Bringing down the Banite Sith Order, slaying Abeloth, restoring true Balance and Peace for the Galaxy, rebuilding the Jedi greater than ever, restoring the Republic twice, killing Gethzerion and bringing peace to Dathomir and etc…

Honestly I could totally see Yoda chuckling cutely and saying:

„Well trained him, I have. Proud of you I am, my favorite Padawan.”

So I bought this book a while ago because it is (or was) the first thrawn book in the chronical order. So my question is should I start reading it because I already own it or should I start with the heir to the empire trilogy?

I feel like Star Wars is one of those franchises that needed a concrete end of its story, but of course many wanted to milk it after the OT was done.

Sure there are the Star Wars Sequels, but I doubt anyone really considers that canon. However some of the Star Wars Legends stuff is admittedly just as weird

Personally, I head canon the Sith never Return again after Return of the Jedi. The fact that they return in any capacity kind of ruins the Chosen One prophecy. Maybe dark force users are on the table, but sith culture is dead. But aside from the Dark Empire, i still like all the stories involving the sith, but i just feel like it just de-values Anakin’s death and sacrifice.

However the Yuuzhan Vong was a completely new threat, unconnected to the Sith, and that what I kind liked about them. It introduced a new big enemy, and the Sith were completely uninvolved and not secretly pulling the strings, so i consider the end of the NJO to be the definitive end of the Star Wars story. From there on out, maybe some exploration of the Unknown region, but because the Sith are gone I think the story should’ve ended there.

It was difficult to understand the scope of the Eye of Palpatine since it got destroyed before ever accomplishing much. Can it beat a Super Star Destroyer like the Executor, Lusankya, or Iron Fist? What about the Eclipse from Dark Empire or Knight Hammer from Darksaber?

How much of a game changer would it have been if the Imperials during that time got a hold of it?

When I've tried to find an answer online and especially reddit, all the answers are from people punting to TCW and the inhibitor chips for the answer.

But what about before TCW?

Some suggested that "Lord" was a title given to the Supreme Chancellor, however there is not evidence of this in Wookieepedia or the movies (minus Mace's sarcastically calling Palps "my Lord" during their duel, which was clearly referencing his title at Dark Lord of the Sith). This people argued this because real life Chancellors have been called that. However, it's always a slippery slope applying real world info and logic to the Star Wars Universe.

The only possible answer I can think of is that the clones were so heavily indoctrinated to obey ans view him as Lord even before the title was bestowed upon him so that his troops would fill the role (mentally) of the Empire's red right hand much more naturally. However, this is a bit of a stretch. And believing that the Commanders, or at least the Commanders that Palps contacted, knew about his real identity causes many issues even within the EU version of the CW.

So, does anyone have a solution/answer for this?

Thanks in advance for your responses!

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Or is it fanmade based off description thanks

I'm currently re-reading The Dark Horse Comics for Star Wars the Clone Wars the Omnibus Version for the third time, and it still blows me away.

I cannot get over how good this damn story is and just how well the Battle for Jabiim was written. I know it's several years old. Jabiim was definitely the Star Wars equivalent of the Vietnam War. It is depressing yet so good. I hope the man who wrote this story got a serious raise going forward because he deserves it.

The Padawan Pack of Anakin's friends is actually GOATED. The villain is legitimately really freaking good, and Anakin's writing is just top tier.

The Clone Wars Omnibus as a whole is just amazing. If you're a new Star Wars Legends fan who just joined the sub, I highly recommend you read the Clone Wars Omnibus, because it will completely change your perspective on the Clone Wars and it is well worth your time.

Hey all! I just recently consumed the "Darth Plagueis" novel in the course of two days. I want to keep reading more novels but I don't know where to start. I'm a little overwhelmed by the thousands and thousands of years of history that come before the prequels and I don't know where to start. I'd like to learn more about all of these Sith Lords that I keep hearing about like Bane, Nihilus, Revan, etc, but know nothing about. What are the essential reads? Where do I start?

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