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The Official Dark Nest II: The Unseen Queen Discussion Thread (spoilers allowed)

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

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  1. The2ndQuest

    The2ndQuest Tri-Mod With a Mouth star 10 Staff Member Manager

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    Star Wars - Dark Nest II: The Unseen Queen
    by Troy Denning


    <img src="http://www.starwars.com/eu/lit/novel/img/20050628_2_bg.jpg">

    "The epic Star Wars odyssey enters a new frontier as the heroes of The New Jedi Order confront a monstrous evil -- insidious, unseen and insatiable, as told in The Unseen Queen, the second book of the Dark Nest Trilogy by Troy Denning [with] cover art by Cliff Nielsen.

    Despite being given new worlds to populate, the insectoid Killiks have not found peace. An unknown enemy has been attacking the new nests -- and the Killiks hold the Jedi responsible. Traveling back to the Unknown Regions to unravel the mystery, the Skywalkers and Solos discover an evil far more familiar than they ever expected... and even more terrifying. Why does the Dark Nest want to kill Mara? Will Jacen's apocalyptic vision trigger another galactic war or prevent one? And perhaps most ominous of all, what deadly secret are the Killik's hiding?

    To find out, Luke, Mara, Han and Leia must embark on a perilous journey into the uncharted void between right and wrong. The ferocious Unknown Terrors are only the beginning of the awesome challenges that lie ahead in their quest to fathom the unfathomable. For an obscure dispute is about to explode into chaos, pitting Jedi against Jedi -- and threatening the very galaxy itself.

    Star Wars: Dark Nest II The Unseen Queen is scheduled for release in paperback on September 27, 2005 from Del Rey Books."



    Discussion in this thread is to be for The Unseen Queen & it's relation to The Joiner King- discussion of the the Dark Nest Trilogy as a whole, or for The Swarm War in particular, should continue in the Troy Denning's Dark Nest trilogy (spoilers allowed) thread.

    And for TJK-specific discussion: Official Joiner King Discussion thread
     
  2. The2ndQuest

    The2ndQuest Tri-Mod With a Mouth star 10 Staff Member Manager

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    THE UNSEEN QUEEN DRAMATIS PERSONAE

    Alema Rar; Joiner (female Twi'lek)
    Ben Skywalker; child (male human)
    C-3PO; protocol droid
    Cal Omas; Galactic Alliance Chief of State (male human)
    Corran Horn; Jedi Master (male human)
    Gorog; mastermind (Killik)
    Han Solo; captain, Millennium Falcon (male human)
    Jacen Solo; Jedi Knight (male human)
    Jae Juun; captain, DR919a (male Sullustan)
    Jaina Solo; Jedi Knight (female human)
    Kyp Durron; Jedi Master (male 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)
    Nek Bwua'tu; admiral (male Bothan)
    R2-D2; astromech droid
    Raynar Thul; crash survivor (male human)
    Saras; entrepreneur (Killik)
    Saba Sebatyne; Jedi Master (female Barabel)
    Tahiri Veila; Jedi Knight (female human)
    Tarfang; copilot, DR919a (male Ewok)
    Tenel Ka; Queen Mother (female human)
    Tesar Sebatyne; Jedi Knight (male Barabel)
    Unu; the Will (Killik)
    Zekk; Jedi Knight (male human)


    Audio Book Excerpt: http://www.randomhouse.com/cgi-bin/ramgen.pperl/0-7393-2035-1.ram
     
  3. Kudzu

    Kudzu Jedi Knight star 5

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    Let it be said that I will go into Ultra Slaughter Mode if Saras the entrepreneur tries to sell anyone any tickets to the Luke vs. Alema WWF Smackdown or offers anyone complimentary deathsticks ala Mr. Potter's cigars in It's a Wonderful Life.

    Seriously, entrepreneur?
     
  4. Zebra3

    Zebra3 Jedi Master star 5

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    The link doesn't work for me!! :_|

    Anyway, any idea how long after TJK The Unseen Queen Happens?
     
  5. Chimpo_the_Sith

    Chimpo_the_Sith Jedi Knight star 5

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    one year...
     
  6. Rohniss

    Rohniss Jedi Padawan star 4

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    it looks as if there would be more spoilers by now since J/K was spoiled rotten around this time... troy seems to be keeping a tighter lid on things now.
     
  7. CeiranHarmony

    CeiranHarmony Jedi Grand Master star 5

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    In case you want more facts and spoilers for Dark Nest II, go here:

    http://p098.ezboard.com/funjoefrm81.showMessage?topicID=8.topic

    This is on the njoe boards. All spoilers for TJK that happened in that book have been cleared so that only Unseen Queen or Swarm War Facts remain.

    New Spoilers and information will be posted at the main site http://www.njoe.com and soon after on the boards as well.

    Enjoy!
     
  8. HanSolOKniser3

    HanSolOKniser3 Jedi Master star 4

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    Interesting...no mention of Ghent. I expected the R2 storyline to get more attention in this one. [face_thinking]

    [face_peace] :D [face_monkey]
     
  9. Kudzu

    Kudzu Jedi Knight star 5

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    *Many funerals will occur and somehow involve the Chiss.

    Doesn't seem to bode well for Jag :(

    *The trilogy will see one (or possibly more) of the characters go through the Campbellian Mythology structure: the hero at the end of his/her journey. Additionally, the Mythology sees the hero coming to an understanding that good and evil are two parts of the same system.

    :mad: Didn't that happen in three books called Traitor, Destiny's Way, and The Unifying Force?

    *Dark Nest will follow the same structure as the Original Trilogy. The first part (Joiner King) introduces the problem, which the heroes more or less resolve. The second book (Unseen Queen) sees this backfire, the more disastrous the better. Swarm War will see the heroes make an extreme sacrifice to hopefully prevail. Expect Dark Nest to put a twist in this familiar narrative structure

    More bad news for Jagged...
     
  10. Mustafar_66

    Mustafar_66 Force Ghost star 6

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    *Pray's that Jag kicks it leaving Jaina to become so depressed she throws herself out of an airlock [face_praying] [face_praying] [face_praying] [face_praying] [face_praying]*

    Any idea when this is out in Ol' Blighty?
     
  11. jedimasterkipdurron

    jedimasterkipdurron Jedi Master star 4

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    Let's have Jag kick the bucket, then we can have Jaina/Kyp! [face_praying] :D [face_dancing]
     
  12. frozenphoenix32

    frozenphoenix32 Jedi Youngling star 1

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    Why must Jag die? Why not Baron Fel? Jag was a decent character at least, and the pairing was better than Kyp/Jaina.

    Anyways, I hope that the R2 sidestory is expanded on more, and hopefully Lomi Plo will show up.
     
  13. Kudzu

    Kudzu Jedi Knight star 5

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    That 'ship always made me feel dirty to hear any mentions of. He's 14 years or more older than she is.
     
  14. jedimasterkipdurron

    jedimasterkipdurron Jedi Master star 4

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    :confused: So, now she's in her 20's so it doesn't matter anymore. :cool:
     
  15. CeiranHarmony

    CeiranHarmony Jedi Grand Master star 5

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    please no, Jagged won´t die, Zekk would be better than Kyp, and Jagged better than Zekk.
     
  16. Rouge77

    Rouge77 Jedi Knight star 5

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    Why must Jag die? Why not Baron Fel?

    Why not both of them?

    Baron Fel has no use anymore as a character and Denning doesn´t think that Jag and Jaina should end together, so what use there is for Jag in his plans?
     
  17. frozenphoenix32

    frozenphoenix32 Jedi Youngling star 1

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    Since when doesnt Denning thing Jag and Jaina should end together?
     
  18. Rouge77

    Rouge77 Jedi Knight star 5

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    Since when doesnt Denning thing Jag and Jaina should end together?

    In his interviews after the release of TJK he hasn´t been very enthusiastic of the idea of them ending together.
     
  19. Fire_Ice_Death

    Fire_Ice_Death Force Ghost star 7

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    I certainly hope they find a cure for being a joiner. I hate all of those Jedi who've joined. So annoying.
     
  20. Darth_Foo

    Darth_Foo Force Ghost star 4

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    wow. that would be an awsome cover if leia's head fit with the rest of her body.
    seriously i bet someone on these boards with photoshop could do a better job.
     
  21. Fire_Ice_Death

    Fire_Ice_Death Force Ghost star 7

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  22. Darth_Foo

    Darth_Foo Force Ghost star 4

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    "Hulk Leia."

    just before she goes darkside- "you won't like me when i'm angry!!!!"
     
  23. jaya02

    jaya02 Jedi Padawan star 4

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    I don't think there's anything wrong with the cover. What is everyone complaining about?
     
  24. Excellence

    Excellence Jedi Knight star 7

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    Cinder would spark faster if Kerrigan visited with her Swarm. [face_praying]
     
  25. Teegirloo

    Teegirloo Jedi Grand Master star 6

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    Well i could care less if Jag died or not he is just a bit to pompous for me but what do you expect he is Chiss.
     
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