Rogue Planet (novel)
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
 |
|
| Author | Greg Bear |
|---|---|
| Cover Artist | David Stevenson |
| Country | USA |
| Language | English |
| Era | Prequel |
| Galactic Year | 29 BBY |
| Canon | C |
| Subject(s) | Star Wars |
| Genre(s) | Science fiction novel |
| Publisher | Del Rey Books |
| Released | 2 May 2000 |
| Media Type | Print (Hardcover & Paperback) |
| Pages | 352 pp (first edition, hardback) |
| ISBN | ISBN 0-345-43538-9 (first edition, hardback) |
| Preceded by | The Phantom Menace |
| Followed by | Path to Truth |
Rogue Planet is a 2000 novel set in the Star Wars galaxy. It is a prequel novel occurring after the events of Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace. The book was written by Greg Bear. The cover art was by David Stevenson. The book takes place 29 years before Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
Contents |
[edit] Plot summary
Obi-Wan Kenobi and his apprentice Anakin Skywalker are dispatched to the mysterious planet of Zonama Sekot, which is the secret source of the fastest ships in the galaxy. Obi-Wan and Anakin are swept up in a swirl of deadly intrigue and betrayal, for others are interested in the secrets of Zonama Sekot as well. The search for these secrets will test the bond between Obi-Wan and Anakin as it has never been tested before. The result is an unforgettable journey stretching from the farthest reaches of known space to the battlefield of a young boy's heart, where a secret struggle is being waged that will decide the fate of the world.
[edit] Incontinuity with the Star Wars Movies
- Obi-Wan refers to Darth Maul by his name. However, Obi-Wan does not learn the Sith Lord's name in Episode I.
[edit] Links to other Expanded Universe material
The introduction of Zonama Sekot and the mysterious Jedi Vergere provided some of the first major links between the pre-Episode IV and post-Episode IV Star Wars Expanded Universe materials; both figure prominently in the The New Jedi Order series.
