TK331: A Star Wars EU/Legends Podcast

Today, we begin the New Jedi Order with Vector Prime. For the most part, the galaxy at large is at peace, though there has been some internal strife. Leia has been dispatched to deal with one of these flare ups and try to stop it from becoming a full blown war. Luke wants to reform the Jedi Council, but not everyone agrees with him, including members of his own family. The Solo children are now all apprentices, Jaina with Mara and Jacen and Anakin with Luke. And at the edge of the galaxy, Danni Quee and members of her science team witness a startling sight. Something has come from outside the galaxy. But what is it?

In this special spooky episode, we discuss the fifth Galaxy of Fear book, Ghost of the Jedi. Tash, Zak, Hoole, and DV-9 are on the run from the Empire after the events at Hologram Fun World. They decide it’s time to meet Forceflow. They head to Nespis 8 to meet him, but the abandoned station is fraught with danger and terror, as well as a cursed Jedi library.

Today we return to Tales from the New Republic and discuss The Longest Fall. Captain Jovan Vharing is waiting to see High Inquisitor Tremayne to explain why a TIE Bomber killed 60 civilians. Vharing is ready to lay the blame at a lieutenant’s feet, but Tremayne doesn’t care and takes matters into his own hands.

Today we take a slight detour and discuss Rogue Planet. A hidden planet at the edge of the galaxy is making ships like no one has ever seen before. Jedi Knight Vergere had been sent to investigate, but it’s been some time since she’s been heard from. Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker are sent to look for her. What they find is a planet unlike any other in the galaxy, and learn of a mysterious new enemy that could shake the foundations of the galaxy.

Today we discuss The Crystsal, a short story written to help bridge the gap between the Young Jedi Knights and New Jedi Order. The celebration at the Jedi Academy is coming to an end. Everyone is coming up with an answer to the question Luke asked all of them, what will they do next. Jaina decides she wants Aunt Mara to be her new master. Also, Han has a present for his daughter, one that he probably should have talked with Leia about first.

Today we discuss Crisis at Crystal Reef, the final book of the Young Jedi Knights series. Anja is in desperate need of spice. So she steals the Lightning Rod and heads to Kessel to get some. Her friends follow, but they uncover a Black Sun conspiracy that could shake the foundations of the New Republic.

Today we discuss Hutt and Seek, the next short story in Tales from the New Republic. Fenig Nabon and Ghitsa Dogder are a pair of smugglers and con artists. Their latest target, Durga the Hutt. And to pull the con off, they will enlist the help of the Mistryl, but the Mistryl have no idea what’s going on. Surely nothing will go wrong.

Today we discuss Trouble on Cloud City, the penultimate book of the Young Jedi Knights series. Lando is planning to open up a new theme park on Cloud City, and invites Jacen, Jaina, Tenel Ka, Zekk, and Lowie to test it out. Anja comes too, but she’s struggling with her growing friendship with the twins and her hatred of Han Solo. She’s also getting low on spice, and only Czethros can supply her with more.

Today we discuss Gathering Shadows, the next short story in Tales from the New Republic. Two soldiers are in Imperial captivity. Both have been tortured and are having difficulty recalling basic facts, like their full names or members of their own family. Meanwhile, Platt and Tru’eb are trying to rescue the third member of their crew, not realizing that they will be attempting to save a second person as well.

Today we discuss Return to Ord Mantell, the next book in the Young Jedi Knights saga. Han returns to Ord Mantell with his children. While there, they learn about Anobis, a planet that has had a civil war going on for decades. The twins also make a new friend name Anja, though she blames Han for her father’s death. Together, with the help of the other young Jedi and their new friend, they try to help the war torn world. But there’s more going on than any of them know about on Anobis.