The New Rebellion
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| Author | Kristine Kathryn Rusch |
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| Cover Artist | Drew Struzan |
| Country | USA |
| Language | English |
| Era | New Republic |
| Galactic Year | 17 ABY |
| Canon | C |
| Subject(s) | Star Wars |
| Genre(s) | Science Fiction |
| Publisher | Bantam Spectra |
| Released | Hardcover: 1 December 1996 Paperback: 1 October 1997 |
| Media Type | Hardcover & Paperback |
| Pages | Hardcover: 383 Paperback: 532 |
| Size and Weight | Hardcover: 1.2 x 6.5 x 9.5 inches 1.4 pounds Paperback: 6.9 x 4.3 x 1.0 inches 9.1 ounces |
| ISBN | Hardcover: ISBN 0-553-10093-9 Paperback: ISBN 0-553-57414-0 |
| Preceded by | Tyrant's Test |
| Followed by | Ambush at Corellia |
The New Rebellion is a 1996 bestselling fictional Star Wars novel written by Kristine Kathryn Rusch and published by Bantam Spectra. The novel is set thirteen years after the Battle of Endor in the Star Wars Expanded Universe.
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[edit] Plot
[edit] Background
Mass murder has always rattled the Force. In Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, Obi-Wan Kenobi experiences the suffering of the deaths of millions from the destruction of Alderaan. In The New Rebellion, Luke Skywalker will experience the same emotion.
Thirteen years after the Battle of Endor, the New Republic has defeated most of the Galactic Empire and many ex-Imperial star systems have joined the ranks. Moreover, corruption has spread throughout the ranks, which a series of antagonists are waiting to capitalize on.
[edit] Summary
Kueller, a Dark Jedi, destroys millions with his powers. Luke Skywalker feels this genocide, and is afraid that the destruction will continue. Meanwhile, an assassination attempt is made on Princess Leia Organa, which is blamed on Han Solo. However, this is quickly discovered to be Kueller's doing.
Luke decides to seek the aid of Brakiss, a former student. However, Brakiss is in on Kueller's plan, and Luke joins the spiral of death that is to follow. Eventually, Luke Skywalker is led to Kueller, though a wake of destruction is left behind.
[edit] Reception
The New Rebellion was a New York Times' and a Wall Street Journal bestseller, like a majority of the Star Wars Bantam Spectra releases.
[edit] Notes
- ^ Rusch biography. URL accessed on March 4, 2006.
[edit] References
- Star Wars: The New Rebellion, 1st printing paperback, 1996. Kristine Kathryn Rusch, ISBN 0-553-57414-0
