James Luceno

Un lord Sith con un poder definitivo...sobre la vida y la muerte. Darth Plagueis, como todos los lores Sith previos a él, ansía el poder. Pero a diferencia de cualquier otro lord Sith posee un poder

Der Roman, auf den jeder Star-Wars-Fan gewartet hat "Darth Plagueis war ein Dunkler Lord der Sith, derart machtig und weise, dass er die Macht nutzen konnte, um Leben zu erschaffen. Er hatte ein so ungeheures Wissen um die Dunkle Seite, dass er sogar dazu in der Lage war, das Sterben derjenigen, welche ihm nahestanden, zu verhindern. Was fur eine Ironie. Er konnte andere vor dem Tod bewahren, aber sich selbst konnte er nicht retten." Imperator Palpatine (Star Wars: Episode III Die Rache der Sith)

Hes the scion of an honorable and revered family. A dedicated soldier and distinguished legislator. Loyal proponent of the Republic and trusted ally of the Jedi Order. Groomed by the ruthless politician and Sith Lord who would be Emperor, Governor Wilhuff Tarkin rises through the Imperial ranks, enforcing his authority ever more mercilessly . . . and zealously pursuing his destiny as the architect of absolute dominion.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Lauded Star Wars author James Luceno returns to pen an intense tale of ambition and betrayal that sets the stage for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. War is tearing the galaxy apart. For years the Republic and the Separatists have battled across the stars, each building more and more deadly technology in an attempt to win the war. As a member of Chancellor Palpatine's top secret Death Star project, Orson Krennic is determined to develop a superweapon before the Republic's enemies can. And an old friend of Krennic's, the brilliant scientist Galen Erso, could be the key. Galen's energy-focused research has captured the attention of both Krennic and his foes, making the scientist a crucial pawn in the galactic conflict. But after Krennic rescues Galen, his wife, Lyra, and their young daughter, Jyn, from Separatist kidnappers, the Erso family is deeply in Krennic's debt. Krennic then offers Galen an extraordinary opportunity: to continue his scientific studies with every resource put utterly at his disposal. While Galen and Lyra believe that his energy research will be used purely in altruistic ways, Krennic has other plans that will finally make the Death Star a reality. Trapped in their benefactor's tightening grasp, the Ersos must untangle Krennic's web of deception to save themselves and the galaxy itself.

War is tearing the galaxy apart. For years the Republic and the Separatists have battled across the stars, each building more and more deadly technology in an attempt to win the war. As a member of Chancellor Palpatine's top secret Death Star project, Orson Krennic is determined to develop a superweapon before the Republic's enemies can. And an old friend of Krennic's, the brilliant scientist Galen Erso, could be the key.

¡Con todas las aventuras de Indiana Jones!Aquí tienes el libro definitivo para conocer el mundo de Indy. Recorre de su mano las junglas de Sudamérica y los desiertos de Egipto, y aprende el valor de las piedras de Sankara y del Santo Grial. Los textos se completan con imagenes de las cuatro peliculas (incluyendo Indiana Jones y el reino de la calavera de cristal), de la serie de television (El joven Indiana Jones), de los comics, y con dibujos y mapas especialmente creados para este libro.Para los fans de Indiana Jones?¡esta guia es un tesoro por descubrir! Rememora los personajes y las aventurasInformacion extra de las peliculas y los videojuegosPlanos de los templosMapas y cronologia de los viajes de IndyComics, novelas, juegos y rarezas de los archivos de Lucasfilm

The newly created Darth Vader flexes his Force-muscle as the Emperor's enforcer to maintain order and obedience in a galaxy reeling from civil war and the destruction of the Jedi Order.To the galaxy at large, Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker - the Chosen One - died on Coruscant during the siege of the Jedi Temple. And, to some extent, the was true - Anakin was dead.But from the site of Anakin Skywalker's last stand - on the molten surface of the planet Mustafa, where he sought to destroy his friend and former master, Obi-Wan Kanobi - a fearsome spectre in black has risen.Once the most powerful Knight ever known to the Jedi order he is not a disciple of the dark side, a lord of the dreaded Sith, and the avenging right hand of the galaxy's ruthless new Emperor. Seduced, deranged and destroyed by the machinations of the Dark Lord Sidious, Anakin Skywalker is dead ... and Darth Vader lives ...

Lauded Star Wars author James Luceno returns to pen an intense tale of ambition and betrayal that sets the stage for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. War is tearing the galaxy apart. For years the Republic and the Separatists have battled across the stars, each building more and more deadly technology in an attempt to win the war. As a member of Chancellor Palpatine's top secret Death Star project, Orson Krennic is determined to develop a superweapon before their enemies can. And an old friend of Krennic's, the brilliant scientist Galen Erso, could be the key. Galen's energy-focused research has captured the attention of both Krennic and his foes, making the scientist a crucial pawn in the galactic conflict. But after Krennic rescues Galen, his wife, Lyra, and their young daughter, Jyn, from Separatist kidnappers, the Erso family is deeply in Krennic's debt. Krennic then offers Galen an extraordinary opportunity: to continue his scientific studies with every resource put utterly at his disposal. While Galen and Lyra believe that his energy research will be used purely in altruistic ways, Krennic has other plans that will finally make the Death Star a reality. Trapped in their benefactor's tightening grasp, the Ersos must untangle Krennic's web of deception to save themselves and the galaxy itself.

The must-have prequel novel to Rogue One: A Star Wars Story—the upcoming film, set before the events of Star Wars: A New Hope, that reveals the untold story of the rebel effort to steal the plans to

At long last, the New York Times bestselling series that launched the Star Wars saga into the next generation and into thrilling new territory reaches its spectacular finale. Side by side, Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Leia Organa Solo, their children, and their comrades in the Galactic Alliance rally for their last stand against the enemy that threatens not only the galaxy, but the Force itself. The Galactic Alliances hard-won success in countering the Yuuzhan Vong onslaught has proven all too briefand the tide has turned once more to the invaders advantage. Having overcome the sabotage strategies of the Jedi and their allies, the marauding aliens have pushed deeper into the galaxy and subjugated more worlds in their ruthless quest for domination. Coruscant has been remade into a Yuuzhan Vong stronghold. The remnants of the resistance are struggling to form a united front. Luke, Mara, and Jacen are missing in action. Clearly the stage is set for endgame. Now, as Han and Leia receive the chilling news that hundreds of high-ranking Galactic Alliance prisoners face slaughter in a sacrifice to the enemys bloodthirsty gods, Luke and his team try desperately to convince the living world of Zonama Sekot to join the Jedis final campaign against the Yuuzhan Vong. Yet even as they speak, a lone space station is all that stands between Alliance headquarters on Mon Calamari . . . and wave after wave of ferocious enemy forces waging their most decisive assault. At the same time, the Jedis alliances throughout the galaxy are being testedand the chances of victory jeopardizedby rogue factions determined todeploy the lethal weapon that will exterminate the Yuuzhan Vong . . . and perhaps countless other species. And among the Yuuzhan Vong themselves, the threat of revolt has reached a boiling pointas the oppressed underclass and powerful officials alike fear their Supreme Overlords mad actions will provoke the wrath of the gods. Ultimately, for both the forces of invasion and resistance, too much has been sacrificed and too much is at staketo ever turn back. And now, nothing can stand in the way of seizing victory . . . or facing annihilation.

Los despiadados ataques de los invencibles yuuzhan vong han debilitado a la Nueva República. Docenas de mundos han sido conquistados, o directamente arrasados, e incluso los Caballeros Jedi parecen indefensos ante la amenaza. En esa epoca de oscuridad, el noble Chewbacca ha caido, y su inseparable compañero, Han Solo, lucha por recomponer las piezas de su destrozada vida antes de perder todo lo que le queda: amigos, familia y su propia fe. Rehusando la ayuda de Luke y Leia, Han decide escapar de su dolor, refugiandose en la aventura... y en la venganza. Pero el destino le hace descubrir una terrible conspiracion que amenaza el propio corazon de la Nueva Republica, y cuyo objetivo principal es la aniquilacion de todos los Caballeros Jedi. Han hara frente a sus demonios personales, y con la ayuda de un nuevo e inesperado aliado hara honor al sacrificio de Chewbacca de la unica forma que sabe: haciendo que merezca la pena

Inside the Worlds of Star Wars is the complete guide to the locations from the Star Wars Classic Trilogy. The book is illustrated with 20 full-color, fantastically intricate cross-sections, and features an array of spot artworks, 3-D plans, more than 60 crystal-clear photographs, and detailed orthographic keys to create an extraordinary visual experience.

Inmersa en la codicia y la corrupción, y enmarañada por la burocracia, la República Garáctica se desmorona. En los sistemas exteriores, el control que la Federación de Comercio ejerce sobre las rutas de transporte genera una tension palpable, que influye en la comoda vida de Coruscant, el centro de la civilizacion gañactica y el lugar del gobierno de la Republica. Alli son pocos los senadores inclinados a investigar el problema, y aquellos sobre los que recaen la sospechas del canciller supremo Valorum con respecto a una involucracion en las maquinaciones, estan perplejos. La aparente traicion se hace palpable cuando el Maestro Jedi Qui-Gon Jinn y su aprendiz Obi-Wan Kenobi frustran un intento de asesinato del canciller. Cuando la crisis estalla, Valorum solicita una Cumbre comercial de emergencia. Tanto humanos como alienigenas sellan conspiraciones con grandes sumas de dinero para protegerse, y nadie esta libre de sospecha. Pero la mayor amenaza permanece oculta para todos, excepto para tres miembros de la Federacion de Comercio, quienes han realizado una alianza secreta con un Oscuro Señor. Mientras la Federacion esta satisfecha por el incremento de dinero y la ausencia de problemas, Darth Sidious consigue mas poder y llega un poco mas lejos en sus terribles planes. Es una epoca que pondra a prueba la valentia de todos los Caballeros Jedi, quienes desde hace mucho tiempo apoyan la Republica y siempre han sido la mayor esperanza de la galaxia para preservar la paz y la justicia. A pesar de su esfuerzo, la situacion explotara en un caos total...