Traitor (Star Wars novel)

Infobox SW Books
name = Traitor
orig title =
translator =


author = Matthew Stover
cover_artist = Steven Anderson
editor =
country = USA
language = English
era = New Jedi Order
series = The New Jedi Order
galactic_year = 27 ABY
subject = Star Wars
genre = Science Fiction
publisher = Del Rey
release_date = 1 August2002
media_type = Paperback
pages = 292
size_weight = 6.9 x 4.2 x 0.9 inches
5.4 ounces
isbn = ISBN 0-345-42865-X
preceded_by =
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.

ummary

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.

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)

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". [ [http://theforce.net/books/reviews/r_traitor.asp TheForce.Net - Books - Reviews | New Jedi Order - Traitor ] ]

Original characters

"Traitor" was the first "Star Wars" novel that did not include any characters from the films.

Quotes

"This threshold is mine. I claim it for my own. Bring on your thousands, one at a time or all in a rush. I don't give a damn. None shall pass" -- Ganner Rhysode

"Everything I tell you is a lie." -- Vergere

External links

*" [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/034542865X Amazon.com Listing] "
*" [http://cargobay.starwars.com/webapps/cargobay/item-detail/1352 Official CargoBay Listing] "

Footnotes

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