When Timothy Zahn's Thrawn-trilogy started with Heir to the Empire in 1991 it was the first piece of original Star Wars fiction in a long time. Sure, there was the Marvel comics (ending in '86) and adventure of Han Solo and Lando Calrissian, but this was something else. - ThreadSky

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tarkeel.bsky.social • 3 days ago

When Timothy Zahn's Thrawn-trilogy started with Heir to the Empire in 1991 it was the first piece of original Star Wars fiction in a long time. Sure, there was the Marvel comics (ending in '86) and adventure of Han Solo and Lando Calrissian, but this was something else.

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tarkeel.bsky.social•3 days ago

As part of the research phase he was sent copies of West End Games' roleplaying material, both for inspiration and to keep continuity with it. This seems to have paid of well, as the universe feel alive, vibrant and connected as it explores multiple locations.

tarkeel.bsky.social•3 days ago

Zahn has talked in interviews about the process and pressure of re-starting the universe and the need to make the characters feel familiar. The story begins five years after we last met our heroes at Endor, and peace is not yet at hand but can be seen looming in the distance. But in the shadows...

tarkeel.bsky.social•3 days ago

There's rumors of a long lost Jedi master resurfacing, mysterious grey-skinned aliens keep trying to kidnap Leia and her unborn twins, and Imperial forces are fighting with a confidence and resilience not seen in years. Our heroes must find out how it's all connected.

tarkeel.bsky.social•3 days ago

Along the way they meet some of the EU's most famous and beloved characters, from friends like Talon Karrde and Mara Jade to villains like Thrawn and Borsk Fey'lya. References to C'baoth and the Outbound Flight project will also be central to the future Extended Universe.

tarkeel.bsky.social•3 days ago

I should probably tag this one with #StarWars #ExtendedUniverse and #BookSky

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