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commander_cody_fan
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i have yet another question. way back in the 3rd grade i read a star wars book about some blue alien species that fed travelers to their planet, and in return sucked out nutrients with their tongues. I was wondering if any of you guys could tell me the name of the book, or some usefull info i forgot about it so i can describe it to my friend better.
thanks.
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Bodknocks_
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commander_cody_fan posted:
i have yet another question. way back in the 3rd grade i read a star wars book about some blue alien species that fed travelers to their planet, and in return sucked out nutrients with their tongues. I was wondering if any of you guys could tell me the name of the book, or some usefull info i forgot about it so i can describe it to my friend better.
thanks.
Ahhh, I believe you are thinking of the "Galaxy of Fear" series. I remember reading the first couple of those books when I was a little squirt, they had awesome 3D covers of random alien zombies and such (kinda silly, actually). The series isn't generally considered very good, and most people pretend that it isn't part of the canon. However, as more and more retcons and canon clean-ups continue to pour in from StarWars.com's staff, more and more people like including series' like "Galaxy of Fear". It's pretty much undisputed that "The Jedi Prince" series is part of the continuity, despite being the most hated series in existance; "Galaxy of Fear" could very well be following suit.
And besides -- if I liked them when I was about 11-years-old, they can't be too bad, can they? 
More info on Galaxy of Fear
Info on Book One: "Eaten Alive"
There are certainly a lot of blue skinned aliens in the Star Wars universe, but the Enzeen of planet D'vouran definately the one's you're thinking of. I Hope I helped! 
D'vouran and it's inhabbitants
D'vouran... Sithspawn, I just now said that outloud and realized -- Oh Force, nevermind... *faceplant*
Sword_of_SPEA posted:
While I'm disgruntuled about the Dramatis Personale for Betrayl, I always have hope (he wasn't listed in the other books and showed up!!  ).
What are you talking about? Zekk was listed! 
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Regardless, I believe that Outbound Flight by Timothy Zahn is released the 31st of January, unless they changed it...again. This is a prequal book, and anything written by Zahn is golden. Perhaps those planning on reading it could get together some Sunday and discuss it, like a real book club!  Thoughts?
Yeah right, talk about a book I've read? Psshhh... 
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commander_cody_fan
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Thanks, that is definately the book. And it was definately cheesy.
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TheQueenMother
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Just to pick up discussion a bit...
What is everyone's favorite book/series/moment from the EU? Post an answer to one or all three if they're all different.
I guess I should answer my own question...
Book: Courtship of Princess Leia by Dave Wolverton- We all knew it was going to happen but because of schedules Leia and Han take for EVER to finally tie the knot. And even then it takes a Hapen prince and his consortum, Han winning a backwater planet of witches in a card game and the Hapen Gun of Command in his crazed hands to get the union to happen. Reasons why I like it... it was the first Star Wars "novel I'd really finished back in the day, it introduces Isolder and Teneniel Djo and that whole side of the galaxy making way for Tenel Ka (dur), the way that Han and Leia finally get together is classic Han/Leia. It's a welcomed departure I think from the "OMG, GALATIC WAR! WE'RE ALL GOING TO DIE!!!1!1" story lines that have been cropping up *cough Dark Nest and NJO * lately. I mean, our heros deserve a book or two off just to be normal and have a normal life, right?
Series: Young Jedi Knights by Kevin J. Anderson and Rebecca Moesta, hands down, everytime. I still, as a 21 year old, enjoy reading these kids books. Maybe because the characters mean so much to me and the development of my life (if there had been no YJK I'd have never met Molly for instance ) is the reason I can over look the mediocre writing and stuff. I mean, Tenel Ka, the Solo twins and Lowie are living, breathing characters to me and I've met so many good friends because of them. Hands down YJK, forever.
Moment: Blocked out for Dark Nest spoilers. Highlight to read... you've been warned!  The moment where Tenel Ka introduces Jacen to their daughter. The realization that Jacen has a child and that everything has changed in the galaxy for him was amazing. I'm going to admit that I cried a little bit. I'd been waiting HOW many years for positive cannon evidence that TK/J had some sort of relationship and that was it. Granted this caused a few problems for the whole passel of characters that STILL hasn't been resolved (Jacen needs to tell his folks at least because they deserve to see their first granddaughter and have a relationship with the child before it's to late). This is a plot line that I hope won't be dropped in Legacy because I just need resolution, be it death (OMG NO!) or a wedding between Jacen and Tenel Ka or Tenel Ka and someone else... I just... it needs resolution or I will loose it.
Yeah so I can't wait to hear whatelse you guys enjoy so far about the EU. We'll see how much of this starts to change in June with the release of the Legacy series. 
Sara D. 
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Bodknocks_
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Oh boy... well, I haven't read a majority of the EU yet, but I'd have to say that so far these are my picks.
Book: The Last Command by Timothy Zahn - The final chapter of the Thrawn Trilogy is by far the best novel I've read so far. There have been many other books and comics I've read that I really enjoyed, but this one tops them all. It's got everything in it, but since I've already reviewed the book in this thread, I'll spare you all the time.
Series: X-Wing series. Mainly because it's the only series I've fully read. It's really good though! I only have Starfighters of Adumar left, I've read the first eight and they were all pretty cool (some more than others). My favorites are probably Iron Fist and Isard's Revenge. The Rogues and Wraiths are AWESOME! Long live Alliance pilots!
Moment: I have lots of moments I like! I guess I'll narrow it down to two.
- Han and Yoda meet each other in the ANH: Infinities. This scene was great, and all the dialogue between Han, Luke, and Yoda was priceless. If you thought watching Luke and Yoda banter in ESB was good, wait until Han gets in there with them. A hilarious and very unique moment in the EU.
- This next one is a major spoiler for "X-Wing: Iron Fist" so highlight at your own risk: The death of Ton Phanan. Probably the best written death scene I've ever read in all of fiction. Amazing moment in the EU, priceless, and worth the cost of reading the first six and a half X-Wing books to get to it. I could picture it perfectly, Phanan dieing in the arms of his best friend, all alone in a swamp. His artifical eye, staring up at the Super Star Destroyer orbiting the moon in the night-time sky... amazing stuff.
Umm... I guess that's it!
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Sword_of_SPEA
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I suppose I should answer this as well, seeing as how I read the EU too! Gosh, this is like making me choose between my children!! (not really, I don't have any kids!)
I think I have to friggin' highlight a lot because of spoilers to people.
Favorite Book Champions of the Force, and that's hard because I love the entire series (but strangely, not my favorite...weird huh?). I just liked the whole trilogy, but this last book when Luke's first crop of Jedi finally come into their own and defeat Exar it's just brilliant. Little Jacen and Jaina protecting their Uncle, and Cilgal's healing of Mon Mothma, it's just whoa!
SeriesI'm with Sara on this one, the YJK series. It was the first Star Wars series I read, and yeah to me know the writing and some of the lines are just a bit kitchy (corny in Hilliker-speak), but it's great. I love just sitting down and reading through the ones I have. Brings back found memories. Plus, the introduction of some of my favorite EU character.
Moment I love the ending of Dark Journey, well not the very end, but the exchange between Ta'Chume (whatever, I am not in a spelling mood) and Jaina and then the exchange between Jaina and Tenel Ka. They could have ended the book there and I would have been happy. I mean, this is just a classic line: “I am seldom mistaken, but now I see that you are a fool, like your mother before you.” pg 298
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What are you talking about? Zekk was listed!
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I love the Champ's of the Force too.I'm right there with ya Molly.
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daemondred
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My personal favorite is the subset in the Rogue Squadron series telling the tale of the mighty Wraith Squadron. I found it to be an enjoyable blend of humor and action, not to mention making my inner child fill with glee at the mental image of an ewok x-wing pilot.
Also, I would be interested in a "book club" however I don't know when I would have time right now.
Bryan
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I just remembered my favorite non-canon SW novel, Splinter of the Mind's Eye. I believe it was written before Empire and I remember reading it in fourth or fifth grade.
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daemondred posted:
My personal favorite is the subset in the Rogue Squadron series telling the tale of the mighty Wraith Squadron. I found it to be an enjoyable blend of humor and action, not to mention making my inner child fill with glee at the mental image of an ewok x-wing pilot.
Heck yeah! Long live Lt. Kretch!
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I just remembered my favorite non-canon SW novel, Splinter of the Mind's Eye. I believe it was written before Empire and I remember reading it in fourth or fifth grade.
Believe it or not... it's actually canon!! Weird, I know. Take a look at the New Essential Chronology for the most recent fixes/retcons to Splinter and other books that don't seem to fit quite right.
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daemondred
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I haven't read the New Chronology, so I didn't realize it was canon. It will be interesting to see how they explained away some of the inconsistencies present in the book
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Just off the top of my head, I think the Vader Vs. Luke duel was downplayed a little bit. Since Obi-Wan's Spirit was controling Luke, and Vader had no idea that Luke was his son yet, he was just toying with Luke (big mistake, that cost Vader a mechanical arm). In fact, it's rumored that Obi-Wan's line in ESB was a direct reference to Splinter of The Mind's Eye: "If you face Vader you must do it alone. I can not interfere." Or in otherwords, Obi's spirit can't pull that same trick again.
Of course, I don't think there's ANY good way of explaining (ignoring?) Luke and Leia's really close relationship in the book... let's just leave it at that. 
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Sword_of_SPEA
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Bodknocks_ posted:
Of course, I don't think there's ANY good way of explaining (ignoring?) Luke and Leia's really close relationship in the book... let's just leave it at that.
It's so wrong, there are thoughts that definitly should not be taking place. 
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TheQueenMother
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Ok since that seemed to go well... another question...
What is your least favorite moment of the EU? Be it a death, cheesy moment, un Star Wars moment whatever. If there is something in the EU you didn't like let's hear it! As always black out text if there is a spoiler you think someone might not want to know!
I'll get back to you on mine, I'm having a hard time focusing (bloody cold I've had all weekend  ) right now but this was nagging me since I posted the last Q. If I come up with anything else I'll post it as well. This is kinda fun! 
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echo-3
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I guess this is EU since its not a movie.
My worse EU moment,..... "Rouge Planet" , That book sooooo sucked!
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