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Dark Lord - Star Wars by James Luceno
Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader is a Star Wars novel written by James Luceno that was published by Del Rey on November 22, 2005. Dark Lord takes place in the immediate aftermath of the events in Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, and focuses on Darth Vader and his rise to prominence in the newly-inaugurated Galactic Empire.
Throughout the galaxy, it was believed that Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker-the
Chosen One-had died on Coruscant during the siege of the Jedi Temple. And, to
some extent, that was true. Anakin was dead.
From the site of Anakin Skywalker's last stand-on the molten surface of the
planet Mustafar, where he sought to destroy his friend and former master,
Obi-Wan Kenobi-a fearsome specter in black has risen. Once the most powerful
Knight ever known to the Jedi Order, he is now a disciple of the dark side, a
lord of the dreaded Sith, and the avenging right hand of the galaxy's ruthless
new Emperor. Seduced, deranged, and destroyed by the machinations of the Dark
Lord Sidious, Anakin Skywalker is dead . . . and Darth Vader lives.
Word of the events that created him-the Jedi Council's failed mutiny against
Supreme Chancellor Palpatine, the self-crowned Emperor's retaliatory command to
exterminate the Jedi Order, and Anakin's massacre of his comrades and Masters
in the Jedi Temple-has yet to reach all quarters. On the Outer Rim world of
Murkhana, Jedi Masters Roan Shryne and Bol Chatak and Padawan Olee Starstone
are leading a charge on a Separatist stronghold, unaware that the tide, red
with Jedi blood, has turned suddenly against them.
When the three narrowly elude execution-and become the desperate prey in a hunt
across space-it's neither clone soldiers, nor the newly deployed stormtroopers,
nor even the wrath of the power-hungry Emperor himself they must fear most. The
deadliest threat rests in the hideously swift and lethal crimson lightsaber of
Darth Vader-behind whose brooding mask lies a shattered heart, a poisoned soul,
and a cunning, twisted mind hell-bent on vengeance.
Forthe handful of scattered Jedi, survival is imperative if the light side of
the Force is to be protected and the galaxy somehow, someday reclaimed. Yet
more important still is the well-being of the twin infants, Leia and Luke
Skywalker, the children of Anakin and his doomed bride, Padme Amidala.
Separated after Padme's death, they must be made safe at all costs, lest the
hope they represent for the future be turned to horror by the new Sith
regime-and the unspeakable power of the dark side.
About Star Wars
(From Wikipedia) Star Wars is an influential science fantasy saga and fictional universe created by writer/producer/director George Lucas during the 1970s. The saga began with the film Star Wars, which was released on May 25, 1977. The film, later retitled Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, became a pop culture phenomenon—spawning five more feature films, three spin-off films, five television series, and an extensive collection of licensed books, comics, video games, and other products—all of which are set within a fictional "galaxy far, far away."
An example of the space opera genre, the Star Wars story employs archetypal motifs common to both modern science fiction and ancient mythology, as well as the romantic music motifs of those genres. In 2005, Forbes Magazine estimated the overall revenue generated by the entire Star Wars franchise (over the course of its history) at nearly US billion, making it one of the most successful franchises of all time.
Themes
George Lucas embraces a style of epic storytelling that he refers to as "motifs"; common themes and concepts which he adjusts slightly each time they recur. The concept is lifted from romantic (early 19th century) music, but Lucas applies it both visually and as an integral part of his storytelling.
On a larger scale, there are many parallels between the original trilogy and the prequel trilogy, as the stories of Anakin Skywalker and Luke Skywalker echo and reflect each other in myriad ways.
The Force is one of the most recognizable elements of the Star Wars mythos. It is described by Obi-Wan Kenobi in the original Star Wars film as, "An energy field created by all living things. It surrounds us, penetrates us, and binds the galaxy together."
Those who can use the Force, such as the Jedi, can perform feats of telepathy, psychokinesis, prescience (also clairvoyance), and mental control. Two aspects of the Force are emphasised: the light side and the dark side. The light side of the Force is the facet aligned with good, benevolence, and healing. The dark side of the Force is aligned with fear, hatred, aggression, and malevolence; this side of the Force seems more powerful, especially to those who use it, because it is driven by rage and hatred — its effects are more direct and easier and faster to achieve. In reality, neither the light nor the dark side of the Force is stronger than the other, each possessing its own advantages and disadvantages. For example, the dark side conveys an inherent disadvantage to its users, which is arrogance and overconfidence in their own abilities. However, this aggression allows its acolytes to become more formidable warriors — illustrated when Luke is able to finally overcome his father in battle because of his anger at the thought of his sister turning to the dark side. On the other hand, Jedi can occasionally become crippled by their compassion and act "soft." This is balanced by an ability to remain calm even in extreme circumstances.
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