"THAT'S NO MOON."
-Obi-Wan Kenobi
The Death Star's name says it all, with bone-chilling accuracy. It
is a virtual world unto itself-equipped with uncanny power for a
singularly brutal purpose: to obliterate entire planets in the
blink of an eye. Its annihilation of the planet Alderaan, at the
merciless command of Grand Moff Tarkin, lives in infamy. And its
own ultimate destruction, at the hands of Luke Skywalker, is the
stuff of legend. But what is the whole story, and who are the
players, behind the creation of this world-killing satellite of
doom?
The near extermination of the Jedi order cleared the way for
Palpatine-power-hungry Senator and Sith Lord-to seize control of
the Republic, declare himself Emperor, and usher in a fearsome,
totalitarian regime. But even with the dreaded Darth Vader
enforcing Palpatine's sinister will, the threat of rebellion still
looms. And the Emperor knows that only abject fear-and the ability
to punish dissent with devastating consequences-can ensure his
unchallenged control of the galaxy. Enter ambitious and ruthless
government official Wilhuff Tarkin, architect of the Emperor's
terrifying dream come true.
From inception to completion, construction of the unprecedented
Death Star is awash in the intrigues, hidden agendas, unexpected
revelations, and daring gambits of those involved on every level.
The brightest minds and boldest egos, the most ambitious and
corrupt, the desperate and the devious, all have a stake in the
Death Star-and its potential to control the fate of the galaxy.
Soldiers and slaves, loyalists and Rebels, spies and avengers, the
innocent and the evil-all their paths and fates will cross and
intertwine as the Death Star moves from its maiden voyage to its
final showdown. And a shadowy chapter of Star Wars history is
stunningly illuminated in a thrilling, unforgettable adventure.
"From the Hardcover edition."
General
Imprint: |
Random House
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Series: |
Star Wars - Legends |
Release date: |
November 2008 |
First published: |
November 2008 |
Authors: |
Michael Reaves
• Steve Perry
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Dimensions: |
177 x 108 x 31mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Mass market
|
Pages: |
434 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-345-47743-9 |
Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
Genre fiction >
Science fiction
Promotions
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LSN: |
0-345-47743-X |
Barcode: |
9780345477439 |
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