He lived during the century leading up to the invasion of naboo. Darth plagueis, born under the name of hego damask, and remembered as darth plagueis the wise, is a muun dark lord of the sith, heir to the lineage of darth bane and a master of midichlorian manipulation. May 18, 2018 im posting this just to see if disney has it taken down. So grab your muunshine and sit back as we discuss the muun that is plagueis, the muun behind damask. Its an allnew star wars galaxy going forward an exciting new era of storytelling. You may be looking for the novel darth plagueis or his grandfather. Star wars legends star wars legends book 19 kindle edition by luceno, james. He is the titular villainous protagonist of the 2012 novel darth plagueis born under the name of hego damask ii, and remembered as darth plagueis the wise, is a muun dark lord of the sith, heir to the lineage of darth bane and a master of midichlorian manipulation. On closer inspection, he saw that plagueiss already cyanotic flesh was smoothing out, his features relaxing. At first i thought the idea was crazy, but the more i think about it, the more the idea has merit. In the story, he is a legendary sith lord with power over death. Darth plagueis vs obiwan kenobi battles comic vine. Darth sidious, who later frames his history and reputed ability to control natural phenomena of life and death as a legend used to lure anakin skywalker to the dark side of the force. Tarkin is a canon novel written by james luceno which was published by del rey on november 4, 2014.
Definitely the climax at the final chapter, and palpatines revelation of his intentions towards plagueis and which scene was your favorite. Darth plagueis by luceno is the best star wars story of the. I was thinking to myself yesterday why would the darth plagueis book be all of sudden noncanon. Nonetheless the novel darth plagueis by james luceno is well worth a read. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. 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. 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. Darth plagueis was born on the planet mygeeto to his father caar damask, who worked as a midranking agent for the intergalactic banking clan.
Darth plagueis is a fictional character in the star wars franchise, first mentioned in star wars. It also adds some very interesting details about the siths grand plan for destroying the jedi and how the plan evolves based on opportunities and. Dec 10, 2015 according to george lucas, plagueis was a muun, a thin, narrowfaced species of alien with a flair for finances. Times bestselling author of the star wars novels darth plagueis, millennium falcon. He is the mentor and murder victim of future emperor sheev palpatine a. A little more information about plagueis is given in tarkin.
Star wars legends works establish him as the master of palpatine, who becomes the emperor, darth sidious. By sharing this yarn the supreme chancellor seeks to turn his young friend to the dark side and, of course, he succeeds. Many ppl speculate he had a hand in creating anakin since he had no father, but i dont think thats true at all. Star wars veteran james luceno gives grand moff tarkin the star wars. The book tarkin should be canon, i just dont think he has any feats. Darth plagueis is a fictional character in the star wars franchise. The novel was one of the first four canon novels to be released in 2014 and 2015. Mar 21, 2012 james lucenos new book, darth plagueis, largely retells the story of episode i the phantom menace but from the sith perspective of palpatines master and then of palpatine himself. He had such a knowledge of the dark side that he could even keep the ones he cared about from dying. Darth plagueis is a star wars legends novel by james luceno set during the final. Discussion in sequel trilogy started by darth formidious, dec 19. Darth plagueis was a dark lord of the sith, so powerful and so wise he could use the force to influence the midichlorians to create life. Ive already told many friends about this audio book, both for the story and the excellent performance of mister davis.
Darth plagueis, born hego damask, was a male muun sith lord and magister of the intergalactic banking clan. When the book was first proposed, i wrote to him and asked whether there was any reason why plagueis couldnt be a nonhuman, and he wrote back that plagueis could be a muun and sent me some artist renderings of the character. Darth plagueis is a star wars expanded universe 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 sooner the battle station is completed, the sooner you and i can devote ourselves to more pressing matters matters only you and i can investigate and that have little to do with the empire.
Did you ever hear the tragedy of darth plagueis the wise. James luceno has 60 books on goodreads with 173342 ratings. That said, the newer novel tarkin, written by the same author. If you arent familiar with the name darth plagueis, you can either read the short bio below or the long version here. Jan 04, 20 and i feel plagueis is one of the most interesting characters ever. A masterpiece of intrigue, republic politics and finance, and most of all, an insight into the workings of the sith. Muun s are tall and thin humanoids with elongated bald heads. Copy and paste the below script into your own website or blog to embed this book. Sidious took care, still reaching out with the force.
However, this book is no longer canon, so we cannot assume that plagueis backstoryspecies are the same in the new star wars canon. In the new disney eu that is supposedly cannon now there is a novel named tarkin. Darth plagueis is a novel by james luceno that tells the backstory of. Star wars books about darth plagueis youtini reading guide.
Only the one mention in episode iii is still considered canon in the new continuity. Darth plagueis the wise, dark lord of the sith by jam4077. In the expanded universe, plagueis was part of a species known as the muun, but modern canon has avoided confirming his species. The second is a confirmed canon trough revenge of the sith and the novel tarkin but no appearance yet and nothing confirmed as far as concerning look, being or. James luceno is the new york times bestselling author of the star wars novels tarkin, darth plagueis, millennium falcon, dark. When the novel was revived, lucas didnt rejoin the project, but his decisions were kept. And for me the clearest hint was the musical similarities between snokes screen time and the opera scene from episode 3. The droid is a prominent component of the plagueis novel. Tarkin explores the title characters origins, and chronicles how he meets and aligns himself with emperor palpatine and darth vader prior to the events of a new hope. Bestselling star wars veteran james luceno gives tarkin the star wars. What is the argument that snoke was really supposed to be.
However, the book tarkin confirmed or at least confirmed through implication that the events of the book darth plageius are canon in the new continuity. That said, the newer novel tarkin, written by the same author, canonizes some. And i feel plagueis is one of the most interesting characters ever. In the new canon what do we actually know about darth plagueis. In the expanded universe, plagueis was part of a species known as the muun. Alliances with the confederacy, however, led to separatist forces building droid factories and munitions depots on muunilinst, over the objections of the native muuns. Darth plagueis oversees the training of his young apprentice. Darth plagueis wore a dark cloak and a mechanical breathing apparatus after he was injured in an assasination attempt. Darth plagueis the wise, was a male muun dark lord of the sith and heir. 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. Snoke clearly isnt a muun as it is stated plagueis is in the novel so this could also be a factor. Tarkin novel spoilers regarding the sith star wars. The novel details plagueis overthrow of his own master darth tenebrous. You will never look at the prequels in the same light again.
Afterall we know plagueis himself is canon as he is mentioned in the tarkin novel which i believe is canon and he is obvioiusly mentioned in revenge of the sith. Darth plagueis was a dark lord of the sith who was so wise and so powerful that he could influence the midichloreans to create life. 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. Another theory is that darth plagueis the wise created palpatine as a perfect apprentice. Though this has been retroactively removed from the star wars canon and put into the socalled legends category of the extended universe, elements of the story are still deemed canon and are confirmed as such in the more recent, canon novel tarkin, also by james luceno. The information that plagueis was a muun, for example, is only in the noncanon. Darth plagueis book online at best prices in india on. Dec 28, 2017 two quick points of order before we head down the rabbit hole.
The novel is set in 14 bby, five years after the events of star wars. 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. Why the book isnt called the tragedy of darth plagueis the wise ill never understand. Perhaps most important is the fact that plagueis was indeed sidious master. St why snoke is darth plagueis jedi council forums. Nov, 2014 the darth plagueis novel is part of the legends continuity now these spoilers tell us that the tarkin novel is definitely making at least some aspects of that noncanon legends story officially part of the new canon, while other aspects like plagueis species, or still being alive while maul was being trained may or may not make the transition. Snokes demeanor and vision seemed like plagueis to me. At long last, the star wars story of the mysterious sith lord darth plagueis and. The novel covers the later life and machinations of sith lord darth plagueis real name hego damask ii, over a roughly fiftyyear period predating and culminating concurrently with the climax of the phantom menace.
It would be interesting to know that tarkin knew plagueis was sheevs master. He bares very similar resemblance to darth plagueis muun species. James lucenos new book, darth plagueis, largely retells the story of episode i the phantom menace but from the sith perspective of palpatines master and then of palpatine himself. A star wars book, darth plagueis, told the story of the characters backstory but it is no longer considered star wars canon. The only other references in canon are in the novel tarkin, where the same lore we already know is restated, but we also learn that palpatine inherited plagueis protocol droid. The darth plagueis novel is part of the legends continuity now these spoilers tell us that the tarkin novel is definitely making at least some aspects of that noncanon legends story officially part of the new canon, while other aspects like plagueis species, or still being alive while maul was being trained may or may not make the transition. The founders of the intergalactic banking clan, the largest banking organization in the galaxy, muuns were known throughout the galaxy for their excellent financial and mathematical skills. Darth plagueis, a star wars legends novel written by james luceno released on january 10, 2012. The biggest difference lies in the lack of detail in the new canon. What was one of the most memorable moments of star wars. Discussion in general sequel trilogy discussion started by bbrey, sep 15. Snoke clearly isnt a muun as it is stated plagueis is in the novel so this could. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The plot concerns itself with the life and times of the titular character, darth plagueis, and his.
James luceno is the new york times bestselling author of the star wars novels tarkin, darth plagueis, millennium falcon, dark lord. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading darth plagueis. In this book it connects very closely with another book called darth plagueis, both books were written by the same author and hes done as much as he could to bring the ideas in the darth plagueis book out of its retconned legends storyline. To rule the galaxy, with the full power of the dark side, forever. Muuns were a thin, tall humanoid species from the frozen world of scipio, though they also had a large colony on the mineralrich planet of muunilinst. The information that plagueis was a muun, for example, is. Heres why the snoke darth plagueis theories are probably wrong.
In order to get to the bottom of this, i picked up the novel darth plagueis by james luceno. An early draft of the novel had darth plagueis discovering emperor. Darth plagueis, born as hugo damask, was the muun apprentice to the bith sith lord, darth tenebrous, until 67 bby, when plagueis crushed his master under a pile of rocks. What follows includes a major spoiler for the last jedi. George lucas was pretty involved in the early iterations of the project, choosing darth plagueis to be a member of the muun species and deciding that plagueis should wear a transpirator mask after having an accident at some point of his life. Is darth plagueis seen on screen in the phantom menace. 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. Darth plagueis by luceno is the best star wars story of. Although the book is titled darth plagueis, it is really about both plagueis and sidious. In all honesty, when reading the book itself as well as plagueiss own thoughts on the state of the republic, it made me realize just how awesome the sith and the dark side can be. Later the muun nix card contacted darth sidious and reported that clovis had managed to escape with the evidence of the bank records. Darth plagueis by luceno is the best star wars story of the last decade. Darth plagueis treatment, bringing the legendary character from a new hope to full, fascinating life. As a result, we can assume palpatines backstory is.
Darth plagueis the wise, dark lord of the sith by jam4077 on. A star wars book, darth plagueis, detailed the story of this sith, who was palpatines master. Darth plagueis is one of the best star wars books that ive read. Plagueis was still alive by the time sidious became naboos senator, which is consistent with the legends novel darth plagueis. James luceno s most popular book is darth plagueis. The passages from the tarkin novel about plagueis seem to resemble snokes philosophy. This sort of language is not consistent in the sequence of the book, which reads. If you read darth plageuis book youll see everything im about to point out. Muun sith lord darth plagueis consistent with its reputation for playing both sides against the middle, muunilinst simultaneously backed the republic and the confederacy during the clone wars. Bestselling star wars veteran james luceno gives grand moff tarkin the star wars. Before darth sidious, there was darth plagueis the wise. Tarkin, his next novel following darth plagueis and part of the.
Im posting this just to see if disney has it taken down. No one at disneylf understands the world of star wars like luceno or zahn. Many sith lords reigned before him, but its the story of the muun that stands out as one of the most tragic. The muun tells his bith master that he will put an end to the old order of. Darth plagueis by james luceno goodreads share book.
Sidious stated that nix would be protected in the scandal. According to george lucas, plagueis was a muun, a thin, narrowfaced species of alien with a flair for finances. What palpatine did in his free time legends youtube. But then plagueis had never been an ordinary muun, nor an ordinary being of any sort. The character of darth plagueis is only mentioned in two canon sources. Darth plagueis is the posthumous overarching antagonist of the star wars franchise. Sidious and tarkin had met several years after sidious still an apprentice of darth plagueis at the time had been appointed naboos representative to the republic senate.
A paperback edition of tarkin was released on june 30, 2015, and the novel was later included in the 2015 book the rise of the. Darth plagueis is arguably one of the finest star wars novels ever written. Book of sith, a supplementary text on all things sith released not long after darth plagueis, goes one step further by implying that plagueis was never the big bad at all, being played like a violin by sidious even prior to his apprenticeship. Apr, 2019 the only other references in canon are in the novel tarkin, where the same lore we already know is restated, but we also learn that palpatine inherited plagueis protocol droid. Tarkin is a canon novel written by james luceno which was published by del. George lucas has said that plagueis was a muun, a thin.
Two quick points of order before we head down the rabbit hole. Loyal proponent of the republic and trusted ally of the jedi order. Episode iii revenge of the sith, and it focuses on wilhuff tarkin and how he became a grand moff. Just this bit of dialogue from palpatine in revenge of the sith. 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. Snoke looks an awful lot like a muun except muuns have longer faces, but few gave had smaller ones. Heres why the snoke darth plagueis theories are probably. Unfortunately, this is the only canonical reference to the character though he is mentioned here and there in the canonical novel, tarkin. Sep 29, 2015 muun s are tall and thin humanoids with elongated bald heads.
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