Heres why the snoke darth plagueis theories are probably. The plot concerns itself with the life and times of the titular character, darth plagueis, and his dual efforts to conquer the galaxy and achieve immortality through manipulation of the midichlorians that. The second novel set in the old republic era and based on the massively multiplayer online game star wars. James luceno takes darth plagueis down the dark path and never looks back. Youll receive a special member icon and the ability to vote in otw elections. He is also the author of the fantasy novel hunt for the. This book was the first audiobook i had ever listened to ive gone on to listen to six more star wars books. Episode viii on december 15, 2017, the han solo star wars anthology film on may 25, 2018, star wars. Darth plagueis was created for use in the star wars franchise, including video games, novels, comics books, as well as other forms of media. I especially liked that everything that transpired was mostly the brainchild of hego damaskdarth plagueis. This episode we talk about the darth plagueis theory in star wars episo. Yoda and luke skywalker vs darth plagueis and sidious. Palpatine could lure anakin towards the dark side of the force, knowing full well of his concerns over losing padme. After years of waiting, this novel finally reveals the origins of the legendary emperor palpatine, as well as the legend of his master, darth plagueis the wise.
It was also very different and interesting to have a few muun in the. Darth plagueis complete book details star wars books. Darth plagueis navy general library program downloadable. That said, the newer novel tarkin, written by the same author. In my opinion, it does what a star wars novel can do at its best, augment the films for the better. This week in star wars, grab some snacks and settle in to watch star wars. Darth plagueis is also one of the most risky because it delves into the backstory of darth sidiousemperor palpatine, easily the most evil villain in all of star wars. After that guide obtained brandnew lease on life and was put back on the schedule for a 2012 release. The force awakens 2015 16 star wars original trilogy 12.
Episode iii revenge of the sith, in which palpatine frames his life as a legend to lure anakin skywalker to the dark side of the force. The rumor holds that darth plagueis, emperor plaptinedarth. Darth plagueis is a star wars legends novel by james luceno set during the final decades of the old republic beginning approximately 67 years before the battle of yavin in a new hope. The back story of darth plagueis and darth sidious was developed handinglove with the highest authorities at lucasfilm, to ensure that nothing contradicts george lucass vision of his creations. I just finished darth plagueis by james luceno, published by del rey.
Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Donate to help improve frequency and quality of content. Some fans were worried that the book might demystify palpatine or humanize him a bit too much just as episode i made anakin a bit too sympathetic a character. Darth plagueis for me is the biggest event in the saga since the release of episode iii. Theres a book called darth plagueis, its easily one of the best written star wars franchise fiction books, if not the best. Palpatine tells anakin of the legend of darth plagueis, a sith lord who was said to be so powerful he could both create life and prevent people from dying. There isnt a whole lot of action but it shows all the pieces being set in place for the events of episodes 2 and 3. At long last, the star wars story of the mysterious sith lord darth plagueis and his apprentice, darth sidious, is revealed. Star wars episode 7 the darth plagueis theory youtube. Anakin is very receptive to the myth, as nightmares of padmes death have haunted him relentlessly.
As master and disciple, plagueis and palpatinewho took the sith moniker darth sidiousworked together for years, trying to unlock the secrets of immortality as plagueis. Darth plagueis was a male dark lord of the sith who, at some point prior to the invasion of naboo, chose sheev palpatine, a human from naboo, as his apprentice. Star wars books about darth plagueis youtini reading guide. Darth sidious was the apprentice and murderer of plagueis. New york times bestseller the best star wars publication to date. Blackrose had to agree with that statement, but a bit worried when she continued. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream. For over a year now, its been circulating around the web that the main villain for star wars. Like all sith lords before him, he craves absolute power. A sith lord with the ability to manipulate life and death, plagueis is the mentor and murder victim of palpatine darth sidious. The character is first mentioned in the 2005 film star wars. Darth plagueis is a fictional character in the star wars franchise.
Rise of empire era all media types 27 star wars episode vii. It was interesting to hear the story told with the sith being the main protagonists, to see what their motivations are. Darth plagueis was a dark lord of the sith, so powerful and so wise that he could use the force to influence the midichlorians to create life. Episode ix in 2019, and the third star wars anthology film in 2020. I found it to be a really rich expansion to the star wars universe. Star wars darth plagueis audiobook page 3 audiobooks. Star wars darth plagueis audiobook audiobooks free. Many sith lords reigned before him, but its the story of the muun that stands out as one of the most tragic. There is a rumor that has begun to pickup a rather lot of steam, as of late, regarding a villain in star wars. Read it, or, if you are illiterate, listen to the audiobook available in all good legitimate audiobook sellers and also youtube. It gave a lot of background to what happened in episode 1, the phantom menace, but it was also a great story in itself. Hego damask darth plagueis works archive of our own.
A star wars book, darth plagueis, told the story of the characters backstory but it is no longer considered star wars canon. The rise of darth vader, cloak of deception, labyrinth of evil, as well as the new jedi order novels agents of chaos i. He seemed cowardly and also simply wicked, and if anakin had not walked in when he did, mace windu would certainly have finished him off. Saga darth plagueis importance in canon, how important. Apparently this star wars novel had been highly anticipated since its announcement years ago, and i had no idea until after i finished it and decided to look it up. He had such a knowledge of the dark side that he could even keep the ones he cared about from dying. The character of darth plagueis simply did not exist until his creation for the episode iii script, and even then the mention was merely a plot device with which. Now as a fan of the star wars expanded universe, i consider most of the books to be canon on some level, but the above statement seems to imply. Darth plagueis is known to be the most dense star wars novel of all time, but dont let that steer you away from a fantastic lorefilled story. Before darth sidious, there was darth plagueis the wise. Darth plagueis james luceno 90 star wars prequel trilogy 77 star wars legends all media types 71 star wars sequel trilogy 30 star wars. What makes this even more remarkable is that much of it is information i never thought would see the light of day. Darth plagueis he was the most powerful sith lord who ever lived. To rule the galaxy, with the full power of the dark side, forever.
My immediate answer yes yes yes yes, but im getting ahead of myself. Darth malgus, the mysterious, masked sith of the wildly popular. The force awakens supreme leader snoke played by the ever talented andy serkis is in fact sith lord darth plagueis. Jedi eclipse, the unifying force, and the ebook darth maul. The muun is as slick as they come, and used to getting his way. Star wars darth plagueis audiobook page 5 audiobooks.
James luceno is the new york times bestselling author of the star wars novels millennium falcon, dark lord. Darth plagueis is the most revelatory star wars novel since. A rare case of being able to balance hightier star wars characters. Star wars is an american epic space opera franchise, created by george lucas and centered around a film series that began with the press j to jump to the feed. Did you ever hear the tragedy of darth plagueis the wise. Darth plagueis is probably worth reading simply if for no other reason other than.
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