Darkest Knight
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| Author | Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta |
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| Cover Artist | Dave Dorman |
| Country | USA |
| Language | English |
| Era | New Republic |
| Series | Young Jedi Knights |
| Galactic Year | 23 ABY - 24 ABY |
| Canon | C |
| Subject(s) | Star Wars |
| Genre(s) | Science Fiction |
| Publisher | Scholastic |
| Released | 1 June 1996 |
| Media Type | Paperback |
| Pages | 226 (including the excerpt) |
| Size and Weight | 6.8 x 4.1 x 0.7 inches 3.7 ounces |
| ISBN | ISBN 1-57297-066-9 |
| Preceded by | Lightsabers (novel) |
| Followed by | Jedi Under Siege |
Darkest Knight is the fifth book in the Young Jedi Knights series.
[edit] Plot
Jacen and Jaina Solo and their Wookiee companion Lowbacca travel to the Wookiee homeworld of Kashyyyk where Lowie's younger sister Sirrakuk is about to undergo a Wookiee ritual. Since the ritual is dangerous, Lowie wants to assist his sister, Sirra.
However, the Dark Jedi Zekk has been assigned to lead a raid on the Wookiee city of Thikkiiana, a major exporter of computer technology. By executing this mission, he will fulfill his great potential and win the title of the Darkest Knight of the Second Imperium. However, he must face his former friends Jacen and Jaina Solo in the process...
[edit] Blurb
The twins and Lowbacca are off to the Wookiee'shome planet of Kashyyyk, whare Lowie's younger sister is about to undergo the terrifying Wookiee rite of passage. The ceremony is dangerous and difficult, and he wants to help her in any way he can.
Meanwhile, the Dark Jedi student, Zekk has been given his own rite of passage; to lead a raid on the great Wookiee computer center on Kashyyyk. Finally, he will then fulfill his awesome potential. Finally, he will become the Second Imperium's Darkest Knight.But first he must face his old friends, Jacen and Jaina once and for all.
