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The Official Dark Nest I: The Joiner King Discussion Thread (spoilers allowed)

Discussion in 'Literature' started by The2ndQuest , Jun 26, 2005.

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The2ndQuest Tri-Mod With a Mouth Staff Member Manager

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Star Wars - Dark Nest I: The Joiner King
by Troy Denning

<img src="http://www.starwars.com/eu/lit/novel/img/20050215_bg.jpg">

"Luke Skywalker is worried: A handful of Jedi Knights, including his nephew and niece, Jaina and Jacen Solo, have disappeared into the Unknown Regions in response to a strange cry for help that only they could hear. The isolationist Chiss have angrily lodged a formal complaint, accusing the missing Jedi of meddling in a border dispute between the Chiss and an unidentified aggressor.

Luke has no choice but to head to the Unknown Regions in an attempt to stem the growing tensions before they spill out of control. Han and Leia follow, intent on protecting their children from what could be grave danger. But none of them are prepared for what they find when they reach their destination.

A colony of mysterious aliens is expanding toward the edge of Chiss space. The leader of the alien nest is resolute. Adept in the Force, he is drawing old friends to his side, compelling them to join the colony and meld their Force-abilities with his, even if it leads to all-out war....

Thus begins the Dark Nest trilogy by author Troy Denning, [with] cover art by Cliff Nielsen. Dark Nest I: The Joiner King is slated for paperback release from Del Rey Books on July 26, 2005. And included as a special bonus: the short story Ylesia by Walter Jon Williams, previously only available in ebook format."

Discussion in this thread is to be for The Joiner King only- discussion of the rest of the Dark Nest Trilogy should continue in the Troy Denning's Dark Nest trilogy (spoilers allowed) thread.

The2ndQuest , Jun 26, 2005

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The2ndQuest Tri-Mod With a Mouth Staff Member Manager

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(n/t)

The2ndQuest , Jun 26, 2005

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The2ndQuest Tri-Mod With a Mouth Staff Member Manager

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This was revealed awhile ago via TOS as well:

JOINER KING DRAMATIS PERSONAE

Alema Rar; Jedi Knight (female Twi?lek)
Ben Skywalker; child (male human)
C-3PO; protocol droid
Cal Omas; Galactic Alliance Chief-of-State (male human)
Cilghal; Jedi Master (female Mon Calamari)
Gorog; mastermind (Killik)
Han Solo; captain, Millennium Falcon (male human)
Jacen Solo; Jedi Knight (male human)
Jae Juun; captain, XR808g (male Sullustan)
Jagged Fel; commander, Chiss task force (male human)
Jaina Solo; Jedi Knight (female human)
Leia Organa Solo; copilot, Millennium Falcon (female human)
Lowbacca; Jedi Knight (male Wookiee)
Luke Skywalker; Jedi Master (male human)
Mara Jade Skywalker; Jedi Master (female human)
R2-D2: astromech droid
Raynar Thul; crash survivor; (male human)
Saba Sebatyne; Jedi Master (female Barabel)
Tahiri Veila; Jedi Knight (female human)
Tarfang; copilot, XR808g (male Ewok)
Tekli; Jedi Knight (female Chadra-fan)
Tenel Ka; Queen Mother (female human)
Tesar Sebatyne; Jedi Knight (male Barabel)
Welk; crash survivor (male human)
Zekk; Jedi Knight (male human)

The2ndQuest , Jun 26, 2005

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Leto II Jedi Padawan

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Why the hell does that cover image look like Richard Kimble right after he shaves in the hospital, but right before he slicks his hair back?

"It's hinky, Sam. I mean, this guy is a college graduate. He became a doctor. I mean, he ain't gonna go through here with all this security. Hinky."

Leto II, Jun 26, 2005

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sidious618 Jedi Grand Master

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Why so soon, 2nd? I thought it didn't come out until the end of July.

sidious618, Jun 26, 2005

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chiss_man Jedi Master

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Well, some people always seem to get a copy a couple weeks in advance, so I guess T2Q figured he'd start a thread well in advance to catch them?

chiss_man, Jun 26, 2005

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Darth_Hydra Jedi Grand Master

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It's been far too long between TUF and this trilogy. I'll be glad to find out how the GFFA is doing after the Vong war as well as how all of our favorite characters are doing.

Darth_Hydra, Jun 26, 2005

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The2ndQuest Tri-Mod With a Mouth Staff Member Manager

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We usually put the threads up about a month ahead of time, to cover advanced copies being obtained and such.

The2ndQuest , Jun 26, 2005

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chiss_man Jedi Master

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The2ndQuest posted on 6/26/05 9:04pm
We usually put the threads up about a month ahead of time, to cover advanced copies being obtained and such.
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Ha, I was right! I've figured you out now T2Q!

chiss_man, Jun 26, 2005

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The2ndQuest Tri-Mod With a Mouth Staff Member Manager

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yes, you certainly managed to figure out the posting procedures used by the Lit mods for years

The2ndQuest , Jun 26, 2005

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chiss_man Jedi Master

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I'm crafty like that.

chiss_man, Jun 26, 2005

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Excellence Jedi Knight

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I'm reasonably spoiler free with this Joiner King, and would like to without leaving for a while. Unlike the Lannisters who kept mentioning ROTS info outside its designated thread, I hope tax-contributing citizens can stay safely till Aug until then this time.

Excellence, Jun 27, 2005

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GRAND_MOFF_KEVIN Jedi Master

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I'll most likely leave this thread when the advance copies come out.

GRAND_MOFF_KEVIN, Jun 27, 2005

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The2ndQuest Tri-Mod With a Mouth Staff Member Manager

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Well, like all new book releases, spoilers outside this thread must be masked or labeled for it for a one-month period following it's release

The2ndQuest , Jun 27, 2005

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Dev_Binks Jedi Knight

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When is the release date?

And I do like the Ewok copilot though. I wonder if he'll be related to Piggy, as in the whole experiment thing...

Dev_Binks, Jun 27, 2005

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Leto II Jedi Padawan

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Do. Not. Even. Go. There.

Leto II, Jun 27, 2005

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Dev_Binks Jedi Knight

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What? I'm an X-wing junkie! When I see Ewok copilot, I automatically think Kettch!

Dev_Binks, Jun 27, 2005

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Durnar Jedi Youngling

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Yub Yub.

Durnar, Jun 27, 2005

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NorCalBirdz Jedi Grand Master

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Well so much for finishing the entire NJO before this one comes out...I'm only on Edge of Victory I. Oh well, I'll catch up before the second one hopefully.

NorCalBirdz, Jun 27, 2005

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HanSolo29 RPF/SWC/Fan Art Manager & Bill Pullman Connoisseur Staff Member Manager

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I'm really looking forward to this book. It'll be something new after all the Clone Wars novels and we'll finally get to see what the Big Three are up to since the Vong war.

HanSolo29 , Jun 27, 2005

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The2ndQuest Tri-Mod With a Mouth Staff Member Manager

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>>When is the release date? <<

As posted in the first post of the thread- July 26th.

The2ndQuest , Jun 27, 2005

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Excellence Jedi Knight

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Now that was , not SOA.

Excellence, Jun 27, 2005

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NorCalBirdz Jedi Grand Master

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Heh, this is kinda funny. A few months ago I mistakenly marked July 26th on my calendar thinking it was the day Harry Potter 6 came out. That turned out to be wrong. But now TJK comes out on that day, so it all works out.

NorCalBirdz, Jun 27, 2005

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Clone-Commando_1198A Jedi Youngling

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I haven't read all of the NJO so I'll probably read this right away. I can't just let it sit on my shelf.

Clone-Commando_1198A, Jun 28, 2005

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PalpShouldLive Jedi Master

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Doah. Thought it read June 26, not July 26!

PalpShouldLive, Jun 28, 2005

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