Star Wars_ The New Jedi Order 21_ The Unifying Force - James Luceno [0]
For the New Jedi Order and the unrelenting Yuuzhan Vong, it will be the last, epic battle—the ultimate fight that will decide the fate of the galaxy .…
Star Wars: The New Jedi Order The Unifying Force is a work of fiction. Names, places, and incidents either are a product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously.
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v3.1
In memory of my compadre, Tom Peirce, who understood that being accepting of death is not the same as being resigned to dying. A true warrior to the last.
Contents
Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Dedication
Acknowledgments
Map
Dramatis Personae
Part One - Across the Stars
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
Chapter Nine
Chapter Ten
Chapter Eleven
Chapter Twelve
Chapter Thirteen
Chapter Fourteen
Chapter Fifteen
Chapter Sixteen
Chapter Seventeen
Chapter Eighteen
Part Two - Force and Counterforce
Chapter Nineteen
Chapter Twenty
Chapter Twenty-one
Chapter Twenty-two
Chapter Twenty-three
Chapter Twenty-four
Chapter Twenty-five
Chapter Twenty-six
Chapter Twenty-seven
Chapter Twenty-eight
Part Three - A Time to Every Purpose
Chapter Twenty-nine
Chapter Thirty
Chapter Thirty-one
Chapter Thirty-two
Chapter Thirty-three
Chapter Thirty-four
Chapter Thirty-five
Chapter Thirty-six
Chapter Thirty-seven
Chapter Thirty-eight
Chapter Thirty-nine
Chapter Forty
Chapter Forty-one
Chapter Forty-two
Part Four - The New Order
Chapter Forty-three
Chapter Forty-four
Chapter Forty-five
About the Author
Also By This Author
Introduction to the Old Republic Era
Introduction to the Rise of the Empire Era
Introduction to the Rebellion Era
Introduction to the New Republic Era
Introduction to the New Jedi Order Era
Introduction to the Legacy Era
Star Wars Novels Timeline
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
The Unifying Force owes something to everyone who has helped give shape and continuity to the Expanded Universe—from Alan Dean Foster to Tim Zahn to Matt Stover; and from Bill Smith to Stephen Sansweet to the hundreds of fans who have devoted countless hours to detailing the esoteric. I would, though, like to single out a few people whose help and encouragement were invaluable: Shelly Shapiro and Sue Rostoni, for their editorial magic; Greg Bear, Greg Keyes, Sean Williams, and Shane Dix, for their commitment to keeping things consistent; Troy Denning, for his many suggestions; Dan Wallace, Rick Gonzolez, Mike Kogge, Helen Keier, Eelia Goldsmith Henderscheid, and Enrique Guerrero, for their tireless work on the entire New Jedi Order series. Most of all, thank you, George Lucas, for creating a universe that continues to expand …
DRAMATIS PERSONAE
Nom Anor; executor (male Yuuzhan Vong)
Wedge Antilles; general (male human)
Nas Choka; warmaster (male Yuuzhan Vong)
Kyp Durron; Jedi Master (male human)
Jagged Fel; pilot (male human)
Harrar; priest (male Yuuzhan Vong)
Traest Kre’fey; admiral (male Bothan)
Cal Omas; Chief of State (male human)
Onimi; Shamed One (male Yuuzhan Vong)
Danni Quee; scientist (female human)
Supreme Overlord Shimrra (male Yuuzhan Vong)
Luke Skywalker; Jedi Master (male human)
Mara Jade Skywalker; Jedi Master (female human)
Han Solo; captain, Millennium Falcon (male human)
Jacen Solo; Jedi Knight (male human)
Jaina Solo; Jedi Knight (female human)
Princess Leia Organa Solo; diplomat (female human)
PART ONE
ACROSS THE STARS