Traitor (Star Wars novel)
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| Author | Matthew Stover |
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| Cover Artist | Steven Anderson |
| Country | USA |
| Language | English |
| Era | New Jedi Order |
| Series | The New Jedi Order |
| Galactic Year | 27 ABY |
| Subject(s) | Star Wars |
| Genre(s) | Science Fiction |
| Publisher | Del Rey |
| Released | 1 August 2002 |
| Media Type | Paperback |
| Pages | 292 |
| Size and Weight | 6.9 x 4.2 x 0.9 inches 5.4 ounces |
| ISBN | ISBN 0-345-42865-X |
| Preceded by | Enemy Lines: Rebel Stand |
| Followed by | Destiny's Way |
Traitor is a 2002 novel by Matthew Stover in the New Jedi Order series, which is set in the Star Wars universe. It is the thirteenth installment of the series.
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[edit] Summary
Jacen Solo is captured by the Yuuzhan Vong and placed under the tutelage of Vergere, a Jedi from the days of the Old Republic who travels with the Yuuzhan Vong. Jacen escapes from the Yuuzhan Vong to the surface of Vongformed Coruscant -- now renamed Yuuzhan'tar -- with Vergere in pursuit. Jacen learns of all the abilities made possible by the Force — including the dark side — and uses his newfound knowledge to battle the Yuuzhan Vong on their own terms.
[edit] Dramatis Personae
- Ch'Gang Hool; mastershaper (male Yuuzhan Vong)
- Ganner Rhysode; Jedi Knight (male human)
- Jacen Solo; Jedi Knight (male human)
- Nom Anor; executor (male Yuuzhan Vong)
- Tsavong Lah; warmaster (male Yuuzhan Vong)
- Vergere; (female Fosh)
[edit] Reviews
The scenes of violence in Traitor were far more explicit than those in any previous Star Wars books, and it delved into philosophical issues rarely touched on in the Expanded Universe. Vergere teaches Jacen that there is no dark or light side of the Force, and that only a person's intentions make an action good or evil.
One review at TheForce.net called it "the greatest thing that's ever happened to the EU" and claimed that it "forces [fans] to look beyond" their traditional views of Star Wars. [1]
[edit] Original characters
Traitor was the first Star Wars novel that did not include any characters from the films.
