Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Like all sith lords before him, he craves absolute power. However the disney story group had allowed jl to recanonize elements of his old novel like plagueis s droid 114d and the fact that palpatine had connections to the banking clan in his new canon novel tarkin. Many sith lords reigned before him, but its the story of the muun that stands out as one of the most tragic. Excerpt from darth sidiouss introduction to the book of sith. The early portion of the book covers his initiation into the sith and his own training with sith lord darth tenebrous.
However, sue rostoni later stated that the book had been reinstated, and the novel was to be. Books the official darth plagueis discussion thread. It was originally scheduled for release in october of 2008, but its release was canceled. There is a novel called darth plagueis, a great book to see the rise and fall of plagueis and how sidious began. Venamis told plagueis that he planned to execute his masters last commandto kill plagueis, and legitimize the title as darth. Why did palpatine kill plagueis before learning to cheat. Did you ever hear the tragedy of darth plagueis the wise.
Darth plagueis is a fictional character in the star wars franchise, first mentioned in star wars. Before darth sidious, there was darth plagueis the wise. Darth plagueis, they say can use the force to create and fool death. Star wars legends and millions of other books are available for instant access. Known by the rest of the galaxy as magister hego damask ii of the intergalactic banking clan, plagueis is the one who put into motion the downfall of the jedi order. Darth sidious, who later frames his history and reputed ability to control natural phenomena of life and death as a legend used to lure anakin skywalker to the dark side of the force.
Darth plagueis, remembered as darth plagueis the wise, was a male muun dark lord of. Several years before hego damask iis birth, his father, a forcesensitive muun named caar damask, who worked as a middleranking banking clan agent, met renowned starship designer rugess nome by chance on high port space center. Darth plagueis, remembered as darth plagueis the wise, was a male muun dark lord of the sith and heir to the lineage of darth bane. Star wars books about darth plagueis youtini reading guide. Darth plagueis, born hego damask, was a male muun sith lord and magister of the intergalactic banking clan. Having seen the downfall of his apprentice in the origianls, plagueis the wise knew that the darkside would inevitably be defeated in star wars 9. But i did see the most recent book darth plagueis by james luceno that was written about him and his background, i was given a copy in fact when i was at the last celebration, so i read that and thats fascinating. Star wars legends by james luceno from amazons fiction. C3po, also known by his official galactic title, his dark majesty c3po, or the golden killer, is a demonic, destructive and clinically insane dark side entity trapped within the confines of the body of a protocol droid.
Mindblowing things about star wars characters that arent. Obviously the book in its entirety cant be recanonized because darth mauls origin in the book contradicts his new origin story. It was one of the reasons why plagueis had been proud to be a muun and always looked at sidious with a sense of displeasure even when teaching him. Founded generations earlier by members of the intergalactic banking clan, sojourn had begun as a place of relaxation for the clan s wealthiest clientele. The rise of darth vader, cloak of deception, labyrinth of evil, as well as the new jedi order novels agents of chaos i. Stormtrooper xmas is correct this is san hill, a muun from the banking clan who was trained by hego damask darth plagueis but not as a sith just a puppet in the ultimate plan. San hill is a male muun from the planet of munnilist who served as the chairman of the intergalactic banking clan during the clone wars. Notable muun were darth sidiouss master, darth plagueis the wise, and the ruling members of the intergalactic banking clan including san hill. Darth zannah was the first sith apprentice of the rule of two, a powerful sith sorceress, and incredibly selfish. Rather than be usurped, she faked her death and put herself in suspended animation. The darth plagueis novel was very unlike many other star wars literature ive read. He pledged the monetary aid and support for the confederacy of independent systems, and became a powerful and influential figure in the confederacy as he was. Darth plagueis had the ability to use the dark side of the force to influence midichlorians to create life and to prevent people from dying the only force user to have such a power.
The entity was responsible for the creation of the sith, and the fall of darth plagueis, as well as playing a massive role in plagueis death and the rise of palpatine. Magister hego damask ii of the intergalactic banking clan, darth plagueis backed the. So it happened that plagueis s clan father, caar damask, came to be administrator of the treasure world of mygeeto. James luceno takes darth plagueis down the dark path and never looks back. There where they used to stand read online on indbooks. Almost a thousand years later, in the clone wars, jedi knight anakin skywalker finds a woman in stasis, a jedi shadow by the name of rain, when. And its interesting to think that this character, who i thought had no backstory at all, i thought he was just born in. The position plagueis sought for himself was vicechancellor, pulling palpatines strings from behind. This book focuses on two sith lords namely darth plagueis and his apprentice darth sidious aka palpatine. However, sue rostoni later stated that the book had been reinstated, and the novel was to be released on january 10, 2012. Damask is a wealthy banker, a member of the interstellar banking clan and wealthy, behindthescenes political manipulator. To rule the galaxy, with the full power of the dark side, forever. Rogue squadron takes an underdeveloped character from the films and carves out a whole uncharted corner of the star wars universe that will please seasoned fans and newcomers alike. Is there any evidence of incontinuity yet with anything.
Darth plagueis is a novel by james luceno that tells the backstory of the dark lord of the sith, darth plagueis. Darth plagueis is one of the best star wars books that ive read. This book gives insight to to turn an apprentice into a master. Legacy of darth plagueis the wise chapter 3, a star wars. In all honesty, when reading the book itself as well as plagueis s own thoughts on the state of the republic, it made me realize just how awesome the sith and the dark side can be. In darth plagueis s case, he becomes obsessed with conquering death and palpatine, as you can probably guess, goes to coruscant to focus on amassing political power. A masterpiece of intrigue, republic politics and finance, and most of all, an insight into the workings of the sith. For over a year now, its been circulating around the web that the main villain for star wars. Darth plagueis was a dark lord of the sith, so powerful and so wise that he could use the force to influence the midichlorians to create life. New york times bestseller the best star wars publication to date. Click here to see this thread with all of the graphics, features, and links. This is the leader of the intergalactic banking clan, san hill, who was a muun, just like plagueis.
While i am sure sidious craved the coveted rank of sith mastery, i suspect he may have killed him at the moment he did during the book star wars da. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Initially, the story explores the rise of plagueis as a sith lord. Darth plagueis and over 8 million other books are available for. Plagueis was darth jar jar and in his infinite wisdom he tried to destroy the star wars franchise so that the last three movies never got made. Then kneel before me and pledge that it is your will to join your destiny forever with the order of the sith lords. Darth tenebrous, the sith lord behind the birth of darth plagueis. This is essentially the origin story for palpatine darth sidious and the majority of the book follows the rise of his career as a politician bolstered by his apprenticeship to darth plagueis.
It is my will to join my destiny forever with the order of the sith lords. This book has nothing to do with darth sidious, darth plagueis, the dark side, or even star wars. Darth plagueis is a novel by james luceno that tells the backstory of the. However, sue rostoni later stated that the book had been reinstated. Darth plagueis is arguably one of the finest star wars novels ever written. Darth plagueis was a dark lord of the sith who was so wise and so powerful that he could influence the midichloreans to create life. Palpatines story is really the best part of this book. James luceno is the new york times bestselling author of the star wars novels millennium falcon, dark lord.
Darth plagueis by james luceno from amazons fiction books store. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. Darth sage saw this world was chaotic, divided by all the petty squabbles, and indifferences that made humans fight one another for power. He had such a knowledge of the dark side that he could even keep the ones he cared about from dying. At long last, the star wars story of the mysterious sith lord darth plagueis and his apprentice, darth sidious, is revealed. Free delivery on book orders dispatched by amazon over. Dark rendezvous 2004, and lucenos labyrinth of evil 2005 and darth plagueis. Space battles will always be a substantial part of star wars appeal, and wedge antilles is the living embodiment of highflying action. Jedi eclipse, the unifying force, and the ebook darth maul. I knew i could draw you out, darth plagueis, the bith said. Darth plagueis is considered canon, but only in a minor way. What im curious about is how much of the whole eu reorganization thing thats happening will affect the darth plagueis book. What would happen if darth plagueis had killed palpatine. The force awakens supreme leader snoke played by the ever talented andy serkis is in fact sith lord darth plagueis.
You will never look at the prequels in the same light again. I was under the impression that plagueis died well before palpatine started his foray into politics but alas i. It was light on action and heavy on political machinations by the sith as they tipped the force inexorably in their favor. Well, galactic capital politics was havily human biased even before palpatine. The intergaltic banking clan, trade federation, corporate trade alliance.
Located in muunilinsts own stellar neighborhood, and a fertile breeding ground for nova, artesian, and lowlevel adegan crystals, mygeeto gem, as it was known in the ancient muun tongue was also one of the least. He is the mentor and murder victim of future emperor sheev palpatine a. The rise of darth vader, cloak of deception, and labyrinth of evil, as well as the new jedi order novels agents of chaos i. While even as a youngster, he is not very likable, i. Muuns are tall and thin humanoids with elongated bald heads. This book focuses on two sith lords namely darth plagueis and his apprentice. Star wars legends star wars legends book 19 kindle edition. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them.