Books Imperial Handbook - A Commander's Guide

IMPERIAL HANDBOOK: A COMMANDER'S GUIDE (DELUXE EDITION)

written by Daniel Wallace, with artwork by Chris Trevas & Chris Reiff

47North (Amazon Publishing) with becker&mayer
hardcover, ISBN 978-1-60380-340-3, $99.99

INCLUDES mechanized case with lights and sounds, introduction note by Luke, and a specially designed die-cast Imperial military medal

As the Imperial Empire expands, high-ranking officials from each branch of the Imperial Military have set down tactical guidelines and procedures for all newly ascending commanders. Set in-universe, this compendium of ordinance, mission reports, and Imperial philosophy was intercepted by members of the Rebel Alliance, some of whom also left commentary scribbled in the margins. Housed in a deluxe case that opens with lights and sounds, this never-before-seen Imperial Handbook is perfect for Star Wars fans—no matter which side of the Civil War they’re on.

I figured I would make a thread on this guy, credit goes to the Facebook Star Wars Sourcebooks page for finding it.

I am very excited for this to come out Hopefully it will provide some new insights and tidbits regarding the Empire and its military. Since it is being done by the same authors as the Death Star Technical Manual, I am curious to see if there will be any further retcons to ship lengths or to the size of the Imperial military. I also wonder if any EU info will make the cut for this book.

 

I want to know how Yularen went from Republic hero to Death Star board member and I want confirmation that Tarkin knows that Palpatine is Sidious.

 

They're making a new film in Fall 2015???!?!

 

These things keep coming, huh? It actually looks very good. Sounds a bit boring (can't say I'm very much interested in finding out more about "tactical guidelines of the Imperial military"), but I'm sure it won't be.

I wonder how Luke is supposed to have come by this one.

 

I don't like the Rebel bias it will clearly have with the 'scribbled notes'. Otherwise sounds fascinating.

 

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DAMN MY TARDINESS

 

Yowza, a hundred smackers for a book, case, and medal. That seems a little much.

 

Ric Olié, sourcebook blurb author.

 

I approve this message.

 

Technically, December 15(?), the release date of Episode VII, is in the fall.

 

Scribbling on the margins of the copy she received as a birthday gift, of course.

 

and don't forget names for all the members of the Peculiar Hat Crew

 

Nice! The size of the box is unfortunate, they should have kept the simpler Bounty Hunter Code type. Simple, small(-ish), no useless eletronic.

Who will be the next Ahsoka/Quinlan Vos/Bossk and become the king of stupid margin comments? I also hope it will contain less paper and more real items and for 100$ I expect more that a plastic fake "lightsaber crystal" or Boba Fett's ridiculous helmeted driving permit... Fall 2015, that way too far, it's ridiculous

 

Don't expect something like your avatar hehe, it will probably be as cheap as the credit from Jedi Path.

 

I sense an opportunity for a Galaxies TCG reference.

 

I'm hoping it's more than just Imperial military stuff. I feel like that's been the aspect of the Empire that's been covered most extensively. I'd be a lot more interested in getting an extensive layout of just how the Imperial government was structured and operated.

 

I demand a Rebel version!

--Adm. Nick