Darkest Knight

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The Darkest Knight
Author Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta
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.

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Star Wars: Young Jedi Knights
Heirs of the ForceShadow AcademyThe Lost OnesLightsabersDarkest KnightJedi Under Siege

Shards of AlderaanDiversity AllianceDelusions of GrandeurJedi BountyThe Emperor's Plague

Return to Ord MantellTrouble on Cloud CityCrisis at Crystal Reef