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As the bloodied and weary galaxy faces battle once more, the Jedi take on the formidable task of bringing the last of the Empire into the light. . . .
From the ashes of the New Republic—torn to shreds by the savage Yuuzhan Vong forces—the newly formed Galactic Alliance has risen, determined to bring peace to the entire galaxy. But first the Yuuzhan Vong must be contained once and for all. And so Luke Skywalker seeks a world long lost to legend: Zonama Sekot, a sentient planet believed to have repelled an invasion by the Yuuzhan Vong decades ago. Deciphering the enigmatic secrets of Zonama Sekot just might turn the tides of a relentless war.
Aboard the Jade Shadow, Luke, his wife Mara, Jacen Solo, and other Jedi head off into the Unknown Regions, where rumors and clues suggest Zonama Sekot might be found. Yet the mission has barely begun when the searchers stumble into a horrific battle. The Imperial Remnant, in retreat from the mighty Yuuzhan Vong, is about to be destroyed. It would seem those aboard the Jade Shadow have little choice but to leave the Empire to its fate. But these are no ordinary space travelers, they are Jedi. . . .
- Sales Rank: #431428 in Books
- Brand: Williams, Sean/ Dix, Shane
- Published on: 2003-02
- Released on: 2003-02-04
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 6.88" h x 1.15" w x 4.17" l, .48 pounds
- Binding: Mass Market Paperback
- 432 pages
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"As the bloodied and weary galaxy faces battle once more, the Jedi take on the formidable task of bringing the last of the Empire into the light. . . .
From the ashes of the New Republic--torn to shreds by the savage Yuuzhan Vong forces--the newly formed Galactic Alliance has risen, determined to bring peace to the entire galaxy. But first the Yuuzhan Vong must be contained once and for all. And so Luke Skywalker seeks a world long lost to legend: Zonama Sekot, a sentient planet believed to have repelled an invasion by the Yuuzhan Vong decades ago. Deciphering the enigmatic secrets of Zonama Sekot just might turn the tides of a relentless war.
Aboard the Jade Shadow, Luke, his wife Mara, Jacen Solo, and other Jedi head off into the Unknown Regions, where rumors and clues suggest Zonama Sekot might be found. Yet the mission has barely begun when the searchers stumble into a horrific battle. The Imperial Remnant, in retreat from the mighty Yuuzhan Vong, is about to be destroyed. It would seem those aboard the Jade Shadow have little choice but to leave the Empire to its fate. But these are no ordinary space travelers, they are Jedi. . . .
About the Author
Sean Williams and Shane Dix are the bestselling and award-winning coauthors of the Evergence series. Their last novels were Echoes of Earth and its sequel Orphans of Earth. Individually, both have numerous short story credits, and Williams is a successful author in his own right. His novels include Metal Fatigue and The Resurrected Man. His fantasy series, The Books of the Change, concluded in December 2002.
Williams and Dix both live in Adelaide, South Australia, a city Salman Rushdie once described as the ideal setting for a horror story. Dix lives with his wife, Nydia, and has two children from a previous relationship. Williams lives with writer Kirsty Brooks and DJs in his spare time.
For more information, please visit www.seanwilliams.com.au.
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INTERSECTION
Three Months Later
"I say we fight on!"
The voice echoed through the vast, domed hall that was serving as a replacement for the Grand Convocation Chamber on Coruscant, where the Senate had previously met. With Coruscant currently in the hands of the Yuuzhan Vong, Mon Calamari had been selected as a temporary capital and now played host to the representatives of the Galactic Alliance-a group much smaller than a full meeting of the Senate had once been, before the Yuuzhan Vong invasion, but still several hundred strong.
They responded to the call to fight in the fashion preferred by their individual species. There were whistles, grunts, shrieks, and subsonic rumbles. Some waved appendages; others stamped their feet. And others still, Leia Organa Solo among them, remained silent. She stood completely motionless, gently extending herself into the Force to feel it crackle and flare from the conflicting emotions of those gathered around her.
The speaker, a sour-faced Sullustan by the name of Niuk Niuv, paced the floor with an energy that belied his size. Clearly agitated by the sudden commotion, he lifted one hand to his ear to indicate his discomfort, while the other attempted to motion the crowd to silence. Even with his audio dampeners in place, the level of noise around the hall still hurt his sensitive ears.
"We have them on the back foot," he said, his large black eyes roaming the assembly. "They are overextended and ill prepared to defend themselves. They didn't expect to have to defend themselves so late in the game-which is precisely why we must drive home this advantage! To ignore the opportunity we have been given would be like putting our collective head back on the chopping block!"
"And who took it off the block in the first place?" The call came from the far side of the chamber. Leia immediately recognized the voice as belonging to Thuv Shinev of the Tion Hegemony.
Niuk Niuv's face contorted into a fleshy snarl. "That is irrelevant," he said irritably.
"Really?" Shinev bellowed. "I wouldn't have thought so. Too long have some among us treated the Jedi with contempt and suspicion. If we do have the chance now, finally, to force the Yuuzhan Vong back, then we should at least acknowledge their opinions on the subject!"
"If you think it necessary, then by all means thank them," the Sullustan retaliated. "I'm not saying they don't deserve that. But to do anything less than strike back at the Yuuzhan Vong would be madness, no matter what the Jedi say! We must prove to the Vong that we cannot be subjugated and will not tolerate their oppression! They have done enough. It is time for us to show them who this galaxy really belongs to! We must strike back hard, and we must do it now."
A scattered cheer rose up among the Senators. It was loud, but not as deafening as Leia had feared it might be. After so many crushing defeats, most of the representatives remained uncertain that the Yuuzhan Vong could be rolled back as easily as Niuk Niuv stated. But the willingness to try was undeniable.
As Leia's gaze swept the crowd, she caught the tall, long-faced figure of Kenth Hamner on the far side of the chamber. From the scowl on the Jedi Master's face, Leia felt sure he was about to speak out against Niuk Niuv. But it was another who voiced their concerns.
"What if you're right?" Leia identified Releqy A'Kla, daughter of Camaasi Senator Elegos A'Kla, who had been ritually murdered by the Yuuzhan Vong's Commander Shedao Shai in the early days of the war. Since she had already served in his stead during his absence, her people had voted her into her father's position for the duration of the crisis. "What if we can beat them?"
"Then we win!" Niuk Niuv's big, round eyes were bright with anticipated glory.
"But at what cost?" A'Kla's fine, golden down shivered with intense emotion. "The Yuuzhan Vong fight to the death, Senator. Admiral Ackbar used this very fact against them at Ebaq Nine. I don't think you truly realize what this means."
"I realize," the Sullustan said. "And I realize that it is not our responsibility. If the positions were reversed, they would undoubtedly do the same to us."
"I'm sorry, but my people cannot support such extermination under any circumstances," she said. She brought her long, three-fingered hands up to her chest. "We are pacifists, Senator. We do not wish such horrors on our consciences."
"And I respect your people's ethics," Niuk Niuv replied. Turning from her to address the entire chamber, he continued: "If there was an alternative, then I would consider it. But in the absence of any such alternative, I am not prepared to sit back with my neck out waiting for the Yuuzhan Vong to bring an amphistaff down upon it!"
Another cheer rippled around the room.
"It's all very good for the pacifists to argue about compassion and restraint, but it is they who will benefit from the ultimate peace that we will bring about with our actions!" Niuv faced Releqy A'Kla once again. "What good is pacifism if you are dead, Senator?"
Releqy A'Kla sank back into her chair, blinking in dismay.
"We will crush the Yuuzhan Vong," Niuk Niuv concluded to the Galactic Alliance representatives gathered, punching a fist into the air. "And we will send their remains back where they came from!"
The cheer was louder this time. Leia's fellow Alderaanian, Chief of State Cal Omas, said nothing. It would have been pointless at this stage, with the majority now so evidently behind Niuk Niuv's sentiments.
Across from her, Leia saw Hamner's scowl deepen as he shook his head and slipped silently from the huge hall.
"Finally, we are vindicated."
In a room not far from the domed hall in which the Senators met, a gathering of Jedi Knights and Masters looked similarly reduced in numbers but was no less passionate. Jedi Master Luke Skywalker had called the meet- ing to discuss strategies for the coming stages of the war with the Yuuzhan Vong. Waxarn Kel, the current speaker, paced in front of the gathering like a caged howlrunner. His face and hairless scalp were pink with fresh scars, indicating just how close he had come to being another victim of the Yuuzhan Vong anti-Jedi vendetta.
"Explain," Luke said. He sat on the stage at the front of the chamber, one knee raised to support the elbow of his right arm, and that hand supporting his chin. The unnatural coolness of the hand's artificial skin against his jaw helped keep his head clear.
Kel looked up at him with a frown. "Do I really need to?" he asked with a mix of irritation and surprise. Then, to the rest of the Jedi, he said, "We've been slandered, hunted, and butchered from one side of the galaxy to the other. We became the scapegoat for everything the New Republic brought upon itself because of its complacency and inability to act. We told them things they didn't want to hear, and what was our reward? We were damned for it, that's what. But now we have been vindicated. The trap on Ebaq Nine and the defeat of the Yuuzhan Vong have shown that we are a force to be reckoned with. Vergere's sacrifice will not be in vain."
"I hadn't realized that our fight was with the survivors of the New Republic," said Kyp Durron, leaning in flight uniform against one of the chamber's fluted walls, arms folded across his chest. "I thought our battle was with the Yuuzhan Vong."
"It is." Kel regarded Kyp with some annoyance. "The Yuuzhan Vong are our enemy-not just of every peaceful citizen of the galaxy, but of the Jedi in particular. That's been the frustrating thing about this war. The New Republic has thwarted our every attempt to defend ourselves. If it wasn't the Peace Brigade actually trapping us and selling us over, it was idiots like Borsk Fey'lya holding us back. Well, now we're free to act, and we can show them just what we are capable of doing!"
"I presume you have something in mind." Kyp's expression was neutral, but Luke sensed a cautious interest lurking behind it-like that of someone poking at a bug's nest with a stick to see what might emerge.
"Of course," Kel said. "We strike, and we strike hard."
"The Yuuzhan Vong?"
"Of course the Yuuzhan Vong!" Kel's eyes flashed anger. "We must act to ensure that public opinion doesn't turn against us once again."
"How might it do that, Waxarn?" Luke asked.
Kel glanced back up at Luke. The Master could feel the scarred young Jedi Knight consciously bringing his emotions into line.
"I fear it could happen all to easily, Master," he said, bowing slightly. "Unless we act decisively to reaffirm our usefulness and goodwill, to prove beyond the slightest doubt that the war can only be won with our assistance, then we risk looking weak. Or worse, looking as if our loyalty to the Galactic Alliance is weak."
Luke smiled sagely. "Surely our loyalty is to peace."
"First and foremost, yes, Master," Kel put in quickly. "But you have to be strong to protect peace from those who would destroy it. Sometimes it is necessary to fight in order to bring an end to fighting. Isn't that the way of the Jedi?"
Is it? Luke asked himself as he pondered the words of the young man before him. Luke himself had acted more than once on the philosophy espoused by Waxarn Kel and those like him. The cry had been taken up several times throughout the war with the Yuuzhan Vong by those tempted to take the seemingly easy route through the dark side rather than brave the ambiguities of the Force.
Luke didn't think Kel had fallen to the dark side, though. There was none of the anger and hatred in the young man that Luke could sense in a handful of others presently around him. They remained quiet, allowing Kel to speak their words for them. But it wasn't difficult for Luke to read their feelings. So many had been hurt by the Yuuzhan Vong and the Peace Brigaders that desiring retribution was, perhaps, only natural. Natural wasn't necessarily right, though, and part of Luke's job was to ensure that those in his charge weren't led astray.
None of the Jedi in the room had yet fallen to the dark side, and for that he was thankful. Some of them had taken a wrong turning here and there, just as some were being tempted to do now. But Luke had faith in all of them-even those who disagreed vehemently with his own opinions. He was sure that the collective wisdom of the Jedi, their strong belief in the healing, sustaining energies of the Force, would gradually assuage the grief they all felt for loved ones who had died in the war-as well as for themselves.
Luke straightened and dropped down onto the floor of the room to face Waxarn Kel. Once considered handsome, he was now scarred almost beyond recognition. And it was from this that Luke felt the man's emotions stemmed. Every time Kel looked in the mirror, he would be reminded of what the war had done to him and those he loved, and his anger and hatred would grow.
The dark side can beckon to us from so many quarters, Luke thought.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.
Finally, the Empire returns.
By Jayson Olson
In what is the 1st book of a three novel arc towards the tail end of the New Jedi Order series, the title 'Remnant' refers to those bad guys we love: The Imperial Remnant. Yes, Grand Admiral Palleon and his forces while very briefly, (and I mean briefly) were touched upon during this whole Yuzhan Vong war have finally arrived on the scene.
But it seems that they are only now willing to put what's left of the Empire on the line as the Vong have bombarded the Imperial home planet of Bastion and driven the Empire into chaos. With the different Moffs vying for power and a means to their own agenda, only Admiral Palleon (after suffering an almost fatal wound) takes the time to listen to Jacen Solo and comes to the conclusion that the only the only way the Empire will continue is if allies itself with the newly formed Galactic Alliance (previously the New Republic).
It is this climatic battle at the end of this novel with the Imperial Navy and a trickery scheme that the Jedi have hatched that send the Vong a serious message that makes this book worthwhile.
At slightly over 400 pages, I found the 1st half of this novel overly wordy and a few new story threads that were more or less very generic.
There was what now seems to be the requisite rendezvous of forbidden love between Jaina Solo and Jag Fel, the new secret mission of Han and Leia, and the examining of the galaxy of Luke and Mara. While there is indeed some substance here that drives the overall story forward, it stills seems like a lot of fluff material to get to 400 pages.
The other redeeming quality of this book is the further adventures of Nom Anor and his quest to return to his once powerful spot amongst his brethren. But being the master manipulator that he is, he chooses to use the Shamed Ones and their heresy teachings of the Jedi to advance. His portions of the novel were scattered here and there and made the 1st half of the novel tolerable as they were fun to read. His scheming invites the reader to turn the page one more time to see what he will do next and makes me anxious for book two.
But hopefully book two will be slightly tighter move at a faster pace.
Oh and did I forget to mention Jedi Tahiri now has some new curse that seems to be plaguing her sub-conscious. Hope this develops into something worthwhile; otherwise it's just a gimmick plotline with no merit.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful.
A good addition, but a starter not a novel to itself
By SRF
It is important to remember that when reading Remnant, you are reading book 1 of a trilogy as well as book 15 of a series. There have been complaints about the wrapping up of surprises in the book, but take in mind that this is all groundwork for the rest of the respective journey for our characters. Jacen, Luke and Co's journey to the Unknown would not work without the framework given here, and Im sure Saba will be integral to that part of the storyline. I was worried where they were taking her character as she has been a consistant point in the series. Jacen has developed into a well rounded character, taking in the lessons from Vergere, but also from those around him. Palleon makes the point with his observations of Jacen. The return of the Grand Admiral is one of the strongest points of the book, esp when one takes into account his character arc throughout the EU.
The story line regarding Han, Leia, Jaina and Jag, and Tahiri is also important groundwork. The authors, while far from the best the Expanded Universe has used, bring in a mix of past worlds and challanges. The description of Han's feelings of returning to the Yevetha is well played, as is Jaina's desire to stay on the front lines. Jag is slighty off character, but as his relationship with Jaina progresses, it would make sense. Even the strongest of male leads turns out of habit when women are int he picture in a romantic sense. Tahiri's story should show good results by book 3. But bear in mind, it may take that long to develop the arc.
As for the Nom Anor story line, this is a must. The quote at the beginning of the book shows how important this is to the overall NJO picture, and this is bound to play a major part in the internal strength and in its exploitation of the Vong.
Overall, while not the best book in the NJO, Remnant is a good introduction to set the stage for the final act of an interesting series. Character development over a 19 book series is difficult at best, but the NJO has expanded on some wonderful characters, as well as introduced many new ones. Bringing back enemies of old, and not just the Empire, has connected the NJO to the rest of the pre-Vong Star Wars universe, and showed a truly Galactic struggle. A good read, and a must read for the rest for the rest of the series.
3 of 6 people found the following review helpful.
Entertaining Space Opera for the NJO Fans
By Niko
This latest installment of the New Jedi Order Series continues the story after Destiny's Way. It's the first book of a trilogy that will set the stage for the grand finale: Greg Keyes' The Final Prophecy.
Remnant's plot folows the "stage coach" approach: small groups of our favorite heros, attempt to save the day by enduring long and lonely treks through the wilderness (of space), facing diverse dangers and hostile natives while forging unexpected if reluctant alliances. (Star Wars EU fans will be reminded of T. Jahn's Specter of the Past / Vision of the Future duology.)
One group, led by Luke, Mara and Jacen is heading for the Unknown Regions, with planned stops in the Imperial and Chiss sectors, on a search for Zonama Sekot, the living planet of the Annakin/Obiwan novel Rogue Plannet.
Another group, led by Han, Leia, Jacen and (my personal favorite) Jag Fel, is heading to the opposite direction, on the more mundane, yet equally dangerous mission of re-establishing contact with the various fragments of the scattered New Republic.
I will not give any more of the storyline away, even though, unfortunatelly, there really isn't much to give away. Nothing really new or unnexpected happens in this book. The two groups go through the usual ambushes, betrayals, "surprises" and their assorted personal demons with casual efficiency and their trademarked resilience.
Which, however, is not to say that this novel is not worth reading - in fact, quite the opposite, because unlike the confused and frustrating Destiny's Way, Remnant is both entertaining as well as detailed and consistent with the Star Wars universe:
- All major and minor characters used are accurately depicted - indeed almost every character is carefully developed further, in a subtle and natural manner. Their relationships are cultivated as well: Jaina & Jag, Jacen & (??) - I will not give it away! Remnant has the richest cast in a long while.
- The NJO story arc surges forward. A LOT of threads are picked up and masterfully woven together, both from the NJO and the older novels: the Empire, the Chiss, the Yvetha (remember them?!), the now fugitive Nom Anor, the ... - no more spoilers!
- The SW Expanded Universe is taken very seriously . It feels as if (finally) someone read all the books and then took good long look at the galactic map, asked all the nagging questions (like "I wonder what the Ssi-Ruuk think about this whole situation") and only THEN finalized the story - EVERYTHING is consistent and familiar, making the book a very entertaining read for the Star Wars fans.
So, in the end, my main criticism is only that the book is predictable. Nothing unreasonable happens. Having been told what our heros have set out to do, we can more-or-less count on them to accomplish it and we are reduced to enjoying the action, like a Hollywood blockbuster that grossed $500M at the box office but neven quite got the Academy nomination. Better than the three star rating, but a bit short of four too.
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