- The New Rebellion
Infobox SW Books
name = The New Rebellion
orig title =
translator =
author =Kristine Kathryn Rusch
cover_artist =Drew Struzan
editor =
country = USA
language = English
era = New Republic
series =
galactic_year = 17 ABY
canon = C
subject =Star Wars
genre =Science Fiction
publisher =Bantam Spectra
release_date =Hardcover :1 December 1996 Paperback :1 October 1997
media_type =Hardcover &Paperback
pages =Hardcover : 383Paperback : 532
size_weight =Hardcover :
1.2 x 6.5 x 9.5 inches
1.4 poundsPaperback :
6.9 x 4.3 x 1.0 inches
9.1 ounces
isbn =Hardcover :
ISBN 0-553-10093-9Paperback :
ISBN 0-553-57414-0
preceded_by =Tyrant's Test
followed_by =Ambush at Corellia "The New Rebellion" is a
1996 bestselling fictional "Star Wars " novel written byKristine Kathryn Rusch and published byBantam Spectra . The novel is set thirteen years after theBattle of Endor in theStar Wars Expanded Universe .Plot
"Somewhere in the galaxy, millions suddenly perish - a disruption of the Force so shocking it is felt by Luke at his Jedi academy and by Leia on Coruscant. While Leia must deal with an assassination attempt, a rumored plot against the New Republic, and allegations that Han Solo is involved, Luke seeks out a former Jedi student who may hold the key to the mass destruction. But Brakiss is only the bait in a deadly trap set by a master of the dark side who is determined to rule as emperor. He's targeted Luke, Leia, and Leia's children to die. Then billions will follow, in a holocaust unequaled in galactic history."
Background
Mass murder has always rattled the Force. In "",
Obi-Wan Kenobi experiences the suffering of the deaths of millions from the destruction ofAlderaan . In "The New Rebellion",Luke Skywalker will experience the same emotion.Thirteen years after the Battle of Endor, the New Republic has defeated most of the Galactic Empire and many ex-Imperial star systems have joined the ranks. Moreover, corruption has spread throughout the ranks, which a series of antagonists are waiting to capitalize on.
ummary
Kueller , aDark Jedi , destroys millions with his powers. Luke Skywalker feels this genocide, and is afraid that the destruction will continue. Meanwhile, an assassination attempt is made onPrincess Leia Organa , which is blamed onHan Solo . However, this is quickly discovered to be Kueller's doing.Luke decides to seek the aid of Brakiss, a former student. However, Brakiss is in on Kueller's plan, and Luke joins the spiral of death that is to follow. Eventually, Luke Skywalker is led to Kueller, though a wake of destruction is left behind.
Dramatis personae
Reception
"The New Rebellion" was a New York Times' and a
Wall Street Journal bestseller, like a majority of the "Star Wars "Bantam Spectra releases.ref|Bestseller1Notes
# [http://www.angelfire.com/biz/MeishaMerlin/biorusch.html Rusch biography] . URL accessed on March 4, 2006.
References
*"Star Wars: The New Rebellion", 1st printing paperback, 1996. Kristine Kathryn Rusch, ISBN 0-553-57414-0
External links
*sww|The New Rebellion
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