Star Wars Tarkin

Author : James Luceno
Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 1473517621
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Star Wars: Tarkin written by James Luceno and published by Random House. This book was released on 2014-11-06 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Of power, I could tell you much. One must seize the moment, and strike.' Grand Moff Wilhuff Tarkin He's the scion of an honourable and revered family. A dedicated soldier and distinguished legislator. Loyal proponent of the Republic and trusted ally of the Jedi Order. Groomed by the ruthless politician and Sith Lord who would be Emperor, Governor Wilhuff Tarkin rises through the Imperial ranks, enforcing his authority ever more mercilessly...and zealously pursuing his destiny as the architect of absolute dominion. Rule through the fear of force rather than force itself, he advises the Emperor. Under Tarkin's guidance, an ultimate weapon of unparalleled destruction moves ever closer to becoming a terrifying reality. When the so-called Death Star is completed, Tarkin is confident that the galaxy's lingering pockets of Separatist rebellion will be brought to heel - by intimidation or annihilation. Until then, insurgency remains a genuine threat. Escalating guerrilla attacks by resistance forces and new-found evidence of a growing Separatist conspiracy are an immediate danger the Empire must meet with swift and brutal action. And to bring down a band of elusive freedom fighters, the Emperor turns to his most formidable agents: Darth Vader, the fearsome new Sith enforcer as remorseless as he is mysterious, and Tarkin - whose tactical cunning and cold-blooded efficiency will pave the way for the Empire's supremacy...and its enemies' extinction.

Author : James Luceno
Publisher : Del Rey
ISBN 13 : 0553392891
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Tarkin: Star Wars written by James Luceno and published by Del Rey. This book was released on 2014-11-04 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. . . . Bestselling Star Wars veteran James Luceno gives Grand Moff Tarkin the Star Wars: Darth Plagueis treatment, bringing the legendary character from A New Hope to full, fascinating life. He’s the scion of an honorable and revered family. A dedicated soldier and distinguished legislator. Loyal proponent of the Republic and trusted ally of the Jedi Order. Groomed by the ruthless politician and Sith Lord who would be Emperor, Governor Wilhuff Tarkin rises through the Imperial ranks, enforcing his authority ever more mercilessly . . . and zealously pursuing his destiny as the architect of absolute dominion. Rule through the fear of force rather than force itself, he advises his Emperor. Under Tarkin’s guidance, an ultimate weapon of unparalleled destruction moves ever closer to becoming a terrifying reality. When the so-called Death Star is completed, Tarkin is confident that the galaxy’s lingering pockets of Separatist rebellion will be brought to heel—by intimidation . . . or annihilation. Until then, however, insurgency remains a genuine threat. Escalating guerrilla attacks by resistance forces and newfound evidence of a growing Separatist conspiracy are an immediate danger the Empire must meet with swift and brutal action. And to bring down a band of elusive freedom fighters, the Emperor turns to his most formidable agents: Darth Vader, the fearsome new Sith enforcer as remorseless as he is mysterious; and Tarkin—whose tactical cunning and cold-blooded efficiency will pave the way for the Empire’s supremacy . . . and its enemies’ extinction. Praise for Tarkin “Tarkin tells a compelling tale of mystery while revealing much about a character who has fueled debate among fans since 1977, as well as the oppressive regime he represents. [James] Luceno has proven once again that the villains of Star Wars are as much fun as the good guys.”—New York Daily News “Another home run in the new canon . . . This is the highest and best distillation of Tarkin stories, old and new, we’ve ever been given.”—Big Shiny Robot “A spectacular novel, with the intrigue, action, and profound characterization we have come to expect from the pen of Luceno . . . [Tarkin] provides a nuanced, multi-faceted anti-hero who is captivating, ominous, and calculating; in many ways, this is an origin tale of the Empire [and] a fascinating portrait of one of the more popular characters in the Original Trilogy. It may very well be one my favorite Star Wars novels.”—Coffee with Kenobi “A fascinating look at the pathos of one of the galaxy’s most criminally underused characters.”—TheForce.net

Author : James Luceno
Publisher : Blanvalet Taschenbuch Verlag
ISBN 13 : 3641191130
Total Pages : 277 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Star WarsTM - Tarkin written by James Luceno and published by Blanvalet Taschenbuch Verlag. This book was released on 2016-02-15 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Der Bestsellerautor erweckt einen legendären Charakter aus Episode IV zu neuem Leben – Großmoff Tarkin! Großmoff Wilhuff Tarkin überwacht den Bau einer mobilen Kampfstation, als seine Basis plötzlich von Separatistenschiffen angegriffen wird. Die mysteriösen Angreifer hacken das HoloNet und fliehen, bevor Tarkin ihnen auf die Schliche kommt. Umgehend wird er nach Coruscant beordert, wo er vom Imperator beauftragt wird, gemeinsam mit Darth Vader der Sache auf den Grund zu gehen. Es folgt eine Jagd durch die halbe Galaxis und eine Reise zurück in Tarkins Vergangenheit: zu seinen Jugendjahren auf Eriadu und den Ereignissen auf dem Carrion Plateau, die ihn für immer veränderten ...

Author : Adam Bray
Publisher : Dorling Kindersley Ltd
ISBN 13 : 0241429269
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.66/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ultimate Star Wars New Edition written by Adam Bray and published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd. This book was released on 2019-11-14 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every significant Star Wars character, creature, location, battle, droid and vehicle: one ultimate encyclopedia. Packed full of information, stunning images, and now fully updated to include The Last Jedi, Solo: A Star Wars Story, Star Wars: Resistance, plus an exclusive look at The Rise of Skywalker. All the saga's iconic characters are here, from Darth Vader to Ponda Baba and Leia to Luminara Unduli. Amazing vehicles are explored, such as the Millennium Falcon and Ghost. Extraordinary technology is explained, including all your favourite lightsabers, and key events in the epic Star Wars story are richly unpacked, with behind-the-scenes insights. Ultimate Star Wars New Edition is the ideal go-to resource for fans who wish to brush up on their Star Wars knowledge, and for a new generation of fans eager to start their journey into a galaxy far, far away.... © & TM 2019 LUCASFILM LTD.

Author : John Jackson Miller
Publisher : Del Rey
ISBN 13 : 1101965061
Total Pages : 720 pages
Book Rating : 4.61/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Rise of the Empire: Star Wars written by John Jackson Miller and published by Del Rey. This book was released on 2015-10-06 with total page 720 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Witness the rise of the Empire with these two thrilling Star Wars novels—plus exclusive short stories by Melissa Scott, John Jackson Miller, and Jason Fry! TARKIN “Compelling . . . The villains of Star Wars are as much fun as the good guys.”—New York Daily News Under Governor Wilhuff Tarkin’s guidance, an ultimate weapon of unparalleled destruction—the so-called Death Star—moves ever closer to becoming a terrifying reality. Until then, insurgency remains a genuine threat. Guerrilla attacks by an elusive band of freedom fighters must be countered with swift and brutal action—a mission the Emperor entrusts to his most formidable agents: Darth Vader, the fearsome new Sith enforcer, and Tarkin, whose tactical cunning and cold-blooded efficiency will pave the way for the Empire’s supremacy—and its enemies’ extinction. A NEW DAWN Foreword by Dave Filoni “A story with pacing and dialogue that feels like classic Star Wars.”—Nerdist Ever since the Jedi were marked for death, Kanan Jarrus has devoted himself to staying alive rather than serving the Force. So when he discovers a conflict brewing between Imperial forces and desperate revolutionaries, he’s not about to get caught in the crossfire. Then the brutal death of a friend forces him to choose between bowing down to fear or standing up to fight. But Jarrus won’t be fighting alone. Soon he is joined by Hera Syndulla—a mysterious agent provocateur with motives of her own—in challenging the Empire for the sake of a world and its people.

Author : James Luceno
Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 1473517613
Total Pages : 496 pages
Book Rating : 4.15/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Star Wars: Catalyst written by James Luceno and published by Random House. This book was released on 2016-11-17 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lauded Star Wars author James Luceno returns to pen an intense tale of ambition and betrayal that sets the stage for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. War is tearing the galaxy apart. For years the Republic and the Separatists have battled across the stars, each building more and more deadly technology in an attempt to win the war. As a member of Chancellor Palpatine’s top secret Death Star project, Orson Krennic is determined to develop a superweapon before their enemies can. And an old friend of Krennic’s, the brilliant scientist Galen Erso, could be the key. Galen’s energy-focused research has captured the attention of both Krennic and his foes, making the scientist a crucial pawn in the galactic conflict. But after Krennic rescues Galen, his wife, Lyra, and their young daughter, Jyn, from Separatist kidnappers, the Erso family is deeply in Krennic’s debt. Krennic then offers Galen an extraordinary opportunity: to continue his scientific studies with every resource put utterly at his disposal. While Galen and Lyra believe that his energy research will be used purely in altruistic ways, Krennic has other plans that will finally make the Death Star a reality. Trapped in their benefactor’s tightening grasp, the Ersos must untangle Krennic’s web of deception to save themselves and the galaxy itself.

Author : Michael Reaves
Publisher : Del Rey
ISBN 13 : 0307795845
Total Pages : 448 pages
Book Rating : 4.47/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Death Star: Star Wars Legends written by Michael Reaves and published by Del Rey. This book was released on 2011-06-28 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “THAT’S NO MOON.” –Obi-Wan Kenobi The Death Star’s name says it all, with bone-chilling accuracy. It is a virtual world unto itself–equipped with uncanny power for a singularly brutal purpose: to obliterate entire planets in the blink of an eye. Its annihilation of the planet Alderaan, at the merciless command of Grand Moff Tarkin, lives in infamy. And its own ultimate destruction, at the hands of Luke Skywalker, is the stuff of legend. But what is the whole story, and who are the players, behind the creation of this world-killing satellite of doom? The near extermination of the Jedi order cleared the way for Palpatine–power-hungry Senator and Sith Lord–to seize control of the Republic, declare himself Emperor, and usher in a fearsome, totalitarian regime. But even with the dreaded Darth Vader enforcing Palpatine’s sinister will, the threat of rebellion still looms. And the Emperor knows that only abject fear–and the ability to punish dissent with devastating consequences–can ensure his unchallenged control of the galaxy. Enter ambitious and ruthless government official Wilhuff Tarkin, architect of the Emperor’s terrifying dream come true. From inception to completion, construction of the unprecedented Death Star is awash in the intrigues, hidden agendas, unexpected revelations, and daring gambits of those involved on every level. The brightest minds and boldest egos, the most ambitious and corrupt, the desperate and the devious, all have a stake in the Death Star–and its potential to control the fate of the galaxy. Soldiers and slaves, loyalists and Rebels, spies and avengers, the innocent and the evil–all their paths and fates will cross and intertwine as the Death Star moves from its maiden voyage to its final showdown. And a shadowy chapter of Star Wars history is stunningly illuminated in a thrilling, unforgettable adventure. Features a bonus section following the novel that includes a primer on the Star Wars expanded universe, and over half a dozen excerpts from some of the most popular Star Wars books of the last thirty years!

Author : James Luceno
Publisher : Del Rey
ISBN 13 : 1101967013
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Catalyst (Star Wars) written by James Luceno and published by Del Rey. This book was released on 2016-11-15 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Lauded Star Wars author James Luceno returns to pen an intense tale of ambition and betrayal that sets the stage for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. War is tearing the galaxy apart. For years the Republic and the Separatists have battled across the stars, each building more and more deadly technology in an attempt to win the war. As a member of Chancellor Palpatine’s top secret Death Star project, Orson Krennic is determined to develop a superweapon before the Republic’s enemies can. And an old friend of Krennic’s, the brilliant scientist Galen Erso, could be the key. Galen’s energy-focused research has captured the attention of both Krennic and his foes, making the scientist a crucial pawn in the galactic conflict. But after Krennic rescues Galen, his wife, Lyra, and their young daughter, Jyn, from Separatist kidnappers, the Erso family is deeply in Krennic’s debt. Krennic then offers Galen an extraordinary opportunity: to continue his scientific studies with every resource put utterly at his disposal. While Galen and Lyra believe that his energy research will be used purely in altruistic ways, Krennic has other plans that will finally make the Death Star a reality. Trapped in their benefactor’s tightening grasp, the Ersos must untangle Krennic’s web of deception to save themselves and the galaxy itself.

Author : Elizabeth Dowsett
Publisher : Dorling Kindersley Ltd
ISBN 13 : 0241457076
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book LEGO Star Wars Character Encyclopedia New Edition written by Elizabeth Dowsett and published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd. This book was released on 2020-05-07 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet more than 200 minifigures from the LEGO® Star WarsTM Galaxy! Discover heroes, villains, aliens, and droids in this fully updated character encyclopedia - complete with an exclusive Darth Maul minifigure. Find out fascinating facts about all your favourite LEGO® Star WarsTM minifigures - including rare and exclusive releases. A galaxy of minfigures awaits you! ©2020 The LEGO Group.

Author : Haden Blackman
Publisher : Marvel Entertainment
ISBN 13 : 1302466771
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Star Wars written by Haden Blackman and published by Marvel Entertainment. This book was released on 2015-01-08 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collects Star Wars: Darth Vader and the Lost Command #1-5. Still haunted by the death of Anakin Skywalker's beloved Padm‚ in Revenge of the Sith, Darth Vader is tasked with a mission to locate a lost Imperial expeditionary force--led by the son of Vader's rising nemesis, Moff Tarkin. But the perils of Vader's journey into the unexplored Ghost Nebula are compounded by traitors among his crew and the presence of the system's religious leader, Lady Saro.