Star Wars - Revelation - Karen Traviss - Audio Book CD
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During this savage civil war, all efforts to end Jacen Solo's tyranny of the Galactic Alliance have failed. Now, with Jacen approaching the height of his dark powers, no one–not even the Solos and the Skywalkers–knows if anything can stop the Sith Lord before his plan to save the galaxy ends up destroying it.
Jacen Solo's shadow of influence has threatened many, especially those closest to him. Jaina Solo is determined to bring her brother in, but in order to track him down, she must first learn unfamiliar skills from a man she finds ruthless, repellent, and dangerous. Meanwhile, Ben Skywalker, still haunted by suspicions that Jacen killed his mother, Mara, decides he must know the truth, even if it costs him his life. And as Luke Skywalker contemplates once unthinkable strategies to dethrone his nephew, the hour of reckoning for those on both sides draws near. The galaxy becomes a battlefield where all must face their true nature and darkest secrets, and live–or die–with the consequences.
About Star Wars
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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