Having survived his apprentices attempt to kill him and in hiding for years, darth plagueis reveals himself as he plans to cleanse the sith. Jul 31, 2017 note this is not my work, and the aim of this video is for educational purposes. Or rather, to be more accurate, he killed plagueis when the latter was barely conscious after ingesting large amounts of alcholol. Darth plagueis is a dark, thorough, and highly enjoyable tale of the two men who transformed a millennia old republic into an empire. Darth plagueis is the most revelatory star wars novel since. As part of this, we discover lots of backstory concerning palpatine which, in the films, is often only hinted. The character is first mentioned in the 2005 film star wars.
I was left giddy after finding out the answers to mysteries i, as a fan, had pondered for over a decade. I just finished darth plagueis by james luceno, published by del rey. James luceno is the new york times bestselling author of the star wars novels millennium falcon, dark lord. The novel takes the phantom menace menace and adds a second layer to the film it didnt have until i read this novel. While book s have been written that include darth plagueis in the past, theyve all passed into legends. What if plagueis had managed to bring himself back to life and worked from the shadows. In fact, darth plagueis is really best described as a companion novel to cloak of deception, lucenos 2001 book elaborating on the political backstory to the phantom menace. He is also the author of the fantasy novel hunt for. Episode eighteen revenge of the sith part 3 invasion. Plagueis was kept appraised of his apprentices efforts but seldom took part in the. Oct 15, 2015 donate to help improve frequency and quality of content. For all three battles it will be to the death, bloodlust on, no morals, 1v1 with no help what so ever, and at their best. He is also the author of the fantasy novel hunt for the.
The rise of darth vader, cloak of deception, labyrinth of evil, as well as the new jedi order novels agents of chaos i. Darth sidious im going to refer to him as palpatine planned to kill his master in his quest for supreme power, as all sith desire. Though the story does seem to revolve around plagueis, there is no doubt the story is spiraling in toward sidious. But sith do not give up easily, even if their grand plan may require somerecalibration. Originally posted by darth venki darth plagueis prime powers vs darth sidious rotj and before according to james lucenos back cover, it says darth plagueis is the most powerful sithlord.
Darth plagueis, remembered as darth plagueis the wise, was a male muun dark lord. Darth plagueis is a fictional character in the star wars franchise. Is the novel darth plagueis by james luceno considered canon in the star wars universe no. For this part of the discussion mark hurliman of the star wars report and star wars beyond the films podcasts joins me. Darth plagueis and darth sidious, master and acolyte, target the galaxy for domination and the jedi order for annihilation. Donate to help improve frequency and quality of content. The first part of the book, detailing plagueis efforts to harness the power of the force to grant immortality, has greater novelty, and occasional scenes later in the book hint at a more mystical story.
My son received this audiobook as a gift but i cant find if it would be an age appropriate book for him or not. Thanks to him, fans have crawled inside the heads of darth plagueis, emperor palpatine, and darth vader. Celgress behold a white horse and he that sat on him had a bow. Jan 10, 2012 this book was the first audiobook i had ever listened to ive gone on to listen to six more star wars books. Darth plagueis tangipahoa parish library overdrive. Is darth plagueis seen on screen in the phantom menace. All this changes, however, when she is chosen for a mission to investigate a powerful disturbance in the force on the desert planet of jakku. To be honest, when a darth plagueis novel was announced back in 2007 it didnt really excite me. Darth plagueis begins decades farther back in time and ends during the events of episode i itself. While books have been written that include darth plagueis in the past, theyve all passed into legends. Enlistment 6765 years before the battle of yavin 1. Hego damask darth plagueis works archive of our own. As part of this, we discover lots of backstory concerning palpatine which.
Episode iii revenge of the sith, in which palpatine frames his life as a legend to lure anakin skywalker to the dark side of the force. He had such a knowledge of the dark side that he could even keep the ones he cared about from dying. All star wars spoilers darth plagueis is just what his. Path of destruction, drew karpyshyn painted a gripping portrait of a young mans journey from innocence to evil. Initially, the story explores the rise of plagueis as a sith lord. The new testament of the christian bible book of revelations chapter 6, verse 2 c. This video contains his words and excerpts from the audiobook darth plagueis, by james luceno i am not the creator of any of the art, music. When the book was then cancelled it didnt bother me. With regards to plagueis, it spans from the moment plagueis offs his own master to the point where sidiouspalpy is elected surpreme chancelor, so the first rd of the book doesnt have palpy in it, but the last rd is entirely centered on palpy getting manouvred into position to.
With regards to plagueis, it spans from the moment plagueis offs his own master to the point where sidiouspalpy is elected surpreme chancelor, so the first rd of the book doesnt have palpy in it, but the last rd is entirely centered on palpy getting manouvred into position to take over the republic. This book focuses on two sith lords namely darth plagueis and his apprentice darth sidious aka palpatine. When darth plagueis becomes infected with it as well, the sith order spins into disarray. Darth plagueis was a dark lord of the sith, so powerful and so wise that he could use the force to influence. For all the information and time devoted to developing the character of darth plagueis, you are left, as the story progresses, feeling like it was merely playing out as a setup for a. Star wars darth plagueis audiobook page 3 audiobooks. In the book darth plagueis written by james luceno, it had been planned out originally that plagueis would be appointed by palpatine as cochancellor once he was elected. Note this is not my work, and the aim of this video is for educational purposes. Audiobooks free page 38 listen amazing audio books online. Plagueis s chosen apprentice, darth sidious, secretly studies the ways of the sith, while publicly rising to power in the galactic government, first as senator, then as chancellor, and eventually as emperor.
That man was darth bane, a twisted genius whose iron will, fierce ambition, and strength in the dark side of the force made him a natural leader among the sith until his radical embrace of an allbutforgotten wisdom drove him to. A sith lord with the ability to manipulate life and death, plagueis is the mentor and murder victim of palpatine darth sidious. Darth sidious, who later frames his history and reputed ability to control natural phenomena of life and death as a legend used to. This video contains his words and excerpts from the audiobook darth plagueis, by james luceno i am not the creator of any of the.
Darth bane path of destruction book 1 part 2 youtube. Decades later the planet would have a part to play in galactic events, its own wink of historical notoriety. Although an excellent book widely considered a fan favorite, darth plagueis now falls under the banner of legends tiein fiction from the vast star wars expanded universe conceived before disney bought lucasfilm and essentially hit the reset button on all those novels, comics and. I found it to be a really rich expansion to the star wars universe. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. Lets read star wars darth plagueis part 14 youtube. Books similar to darth plagueis meet your next favorite book. Darth plagueis was a dark lord of the sith, so powerful and so wise that he could use the force to influence the midichlorians to create life. Be careful, though, the only things that go in the main namespace are tropes and should be created through the ykttw system. This is a novel part of what is known nowadays as legends in the star wars novel. Star wars au the triumph of darth plagueis chapter 18, a. Star wars darth plagueis audiobook audiobooks free. Darth plagueis is a fictional character in the star wars franchise, first mentioned in star wars. Twenty years have passed since darth bane, reigning dark lord of the sith, demolished the ancient order devoted to the dark side and reinvented it as a circle of two.
I had never really been that curious about palpatine or his master. Darth plagueis was a dark lord of the sith, so powerful and so wise that he could. And in one part, if it were canon, places plagueis being present during the time of episode i. But luceno mostly concerns himself with dry accounts of political and business maneuvers, full of convoluted deals and deceptions. Taking place 5 years after the events of revenge of the sith, this book offers both amazing insight into the buildup and workings of the imperial war machine as well as. He is the mentor and murder victim of future emperor sheev palpatine a. Darth plagueis and darth sidious, master and acolyte, target the galaxy for domination. The rumor holds that darth plagueis, emperor plaptinedarth sidious sith master, is either alive and well, or a force ghost, controlling kylo ren and the first order from his evil castle on a. This book was the first audiobook i had ever listened to ive gone on to listen to six more star wars books. The rise of darth vader, cloak of deception, and labyrinth of evil, as well as the new jedi order novels agents of chaos i.
As such, the only proof that plagueis actually existed was from palpatine himself. Oct 30, 2012 9780345511287excerpt lucerno star wars darth plagueis part one. Darth plagueis unabridged audiobook, by james luceno. The character of darth plagueis simply did not exist until his creation for the episode iii script, and even then the mention was merely a plot device with which. In my opinion, it does what a star wars novel can do at its best, augment the films for the better. Star wars episode 7 the darth plagueis theory youtube.
What makes this even more remarkable is that much of it is information i never thought would see the light of day. You may be looking for the novel darth plagueis or his grandfather, after. Palpatine could lure anakin towards the dark side of the force, knowing full well of his concerns over losing padme. Plagueiss chosen apprentice, darth sidious, secretly studies the ways of the sith, while publicly rising to power in the galactic government, first as senator, then as chancellor, and eventually as emperor. Literally in the background of when the ship first lands on coruscant when theyre looking at anakin knowing that this is the child. Star wars au the triumph of darth plagueis chapter 18, a star.
But sidious obviously had different plans in mind and killed his master. New darth plagueis plot summary posted by mike on august 24, 2011 while initially revealed the cover art and the first miniplot description for james lucenos upcoming darth plagueis novel, random house now presents the following new summary. It is implied, though no longer canonically confirmed, that sidious was the apprentice of darth plagueis, though its pretty much accepted as canon. What was one of the most memorable moments of star wars. Darth plagueis lays the secret history of darth sidious and darth maul bare, filling the plotholes of episode i. Shmi skywalker had always been a dutiful and obedient jedi knight who, for the most part, never dared oppose the will of the council. Darth plagueis was murdered in cold blood by his apprentice, darth sidious, by the rule of two, which we all know. Who is still talking about the darth plagueis novel. Definitely the climax at the final chapter, and palpatines revelation of his intentions. Darth plagueis was a dark lord of the sith, so powerful and so wise that he could use the force to influence the. This episode we talk about the darth plagueis theory in star wars episo. At long last, the man who controlled the death star takes center stage. When we first hear of darth plagueis, his tragedy is being recalled by darth sidious, at the time chancellor palpatine, to anakin skywalker.
Path of destruction is a novel by drew karpyshyn about the lif. The underworld fortyseven standard years before the harrowing reign of emperor palpatine, baldemnic was nothing more than an embryonic world in the outer rims auril sector, populated by reptilian sentients who expressed as little tolerance for outsiders as they. According to the official novel by james luceno, plagueis hadnt slept for years, a. If you want to start a charactersdarthplagueis page, just click the edit button above. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. All star wars spoilers darth plagueis is just what his name. Jedi eclipse, the unifying force, and the ebook darth maul.
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