Star Wars: Lost Stars
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| Author | Claudia Gray |
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| Cover artist | Phil Noto |
| Language | English |
| Series | Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Publisher | Disney Lucasfilm Press |
Publication date | September 4, 2015 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (hardcover) |
| Pages | 551 |
| ISBN | 978-1-484-72498-9 |
Star Wars: Lost Stars is a 2015 young adult science fiction novel by Claudia Gray that is set in the Star Wars galaxy. The novel depicts a narrative set before, during and after the events of Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, in which the Galactic Empire has tightened its stranglehold on systems in the Outer Rim and the Rebel Alliance grows in strength, as well.[1]
Plot
Aristocratic Thane Kyrell and villager Ciena Ree reside on the Outer Rim planet of Jelucan, where the two bond over their shared love for flying and interest in enrolling at the Imperial Academy to become TIE fighter pilots. When they had enrolled at the Imperial Academy, they always topped the classes and was a good friend until Thane's laser cannon project was sabotaged by the Academy itself, but they framed Ciena for doing so. In repercussion, both failed the assignment and lost the top spots of the class. When the theory that the Academy itself has framed Ciena for sabotaging Thane's project came up, both were in disagreement of whether the Academy could do that to them.
Thane and Ciena's relationships were sabotaged and remained so until their graduation of the Imperial Academy, where they reconciled during the graduation ceremony.
After their graduation, Ciena was assigned to Darth Vader's Star Destroyer, while Thane was assigned to the Death Star as TIE pilot. Both Thane and Ciena watched when Alderaan was destroyed by the Death Star. Both survived the destruction of the Death Star, because Thane was on assignment to investigate the rebel base at Dantooine, and Ciena was on board a Star Destroyer.
After the destruction of the Death Star, Ciena was reunited with Thane on her Star Destroyer. However, later on, Thane left the Empire after seeing the Bodach'i enslavement on Kerev Doi. After deserting the Empire, Thane went to Jelucan and Ciena found him here, convincing him to return to the Empire, but he refused.
Wedge Antillies recruits him to the Rebel Alliance, and later, after the Battle of Hoth, Ciena realized that Thane had joined the Rebellion judging from the flying style of him. This causes a dilemma within Ciena, as she still has feelings of loyalty for the Galactic Empire.[2]
Later on, Ciena's mother on Jelucan had been charged with embezzlement and Ciena took her leave days to support her mother alongside her father. No one else had come to support them, as their tradition expected, except, to her surprise, Thane. After the trial, they parted ways and never met again until when Thane's team had been dispatched to the site of Second Death Star to gather intelligence.
After the destruction of the Second Death Star, Ciena had been badly injured and had to take long medical leave. When she was back on duty, she had been promoted to the Captain rank and assigned a Star Destroyer to command. During the Battle of Jakku, Thane's team has been tasked to infiltrate and capture the Star Destroyer. When Ciena realized that the ship had been infiltrated, she ordered to abandon ship while intend to collide the ship to planet of Jakku, making sure that the ship didn't fall to the New Republic's hand. During these times, Thane confronted Ciena at the ship's bridge and had an intense fight though Thane emerged victorious in saving his and her lives.
In the end, Ciena was held as a war prisoner, and later when Thane visited her, he was sure that she will be released soon.
Characters
- Thane Kyrell
- Ciena Ree
- Berisse Sai
- Ved Foslo
- Grand Moff Wilhuff Tarkin
- Darth Vader
- Wedge Antilles
- Princess Leia
- Luke Skywalker (Mentioned only)
- Jude Edivon
- Kendy Idele
- Nash Windrider
Release
The novel was released in conjunction with Star Wars: Aftermath on September 4, 2015, as a part of the Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens publishing initiative, in preparation for the December 18, 2015 release of the seventh installment in the film saga, Star Wars: The Force Awakens.[3]
The Battle of Jakku, a battle that is first described in the last few chapters of the novel, can be experienced in the Star Wars Battlefront reboot video game, as free downloadable content that was released on December 8, 2015.[4]
On May 4, 2017, LINE Corporation released an online manga adaptation of the novel exclusively in Japan. Yen Press announced during their Anime NYC panel that they have licensed the manga for a North American release.[5]
References
- ^ Gonzalez, Dave (September 11, 2015). "What happened in Star Wars after Return of the Jedi?". Geek.com. Retrieved December 8, 2015.
- ^ Lussier, Germain (March 12, 2015). "Plot Descriptions of Upcoming Star Wars Novels Reveal New Characters". /Film. Retrieved December 8, 2015.
- ^ Ratcliffe, Amy (October 10, 2015). "NYCC 2015: Disney and Lucasfilm Announce New Titles in Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens". IGN. Retrieved December 8, 2015.
- ^ "How to get Battle of Jakku DLC". Star Wars EA. EA. Retrieved April 19, 2015.
- ^ "Yen Press Adds New Sword Art Online, WorldEnd, Little Witch Academia, Fruits Basket, Star Wars Titles". Anime News Network. November 18, 2017. Retrieved November 18, 2017.
External links
- Lost Stars on Wookieepedia, a Star Wars wiki
- Lost Stars at Disney Publishing Worldwide