This episode we talk about the darth plagueis theory in star wars episo. He had such a knowledge of the dark side that he could even keep the ones he cared about from dying. Palpatine could lure anakin towards the dark side of the force, knowing full well of his concerns over. Donate to help improve frequency and quality of content. Darth plagueis, by james luceno, is one that has the potential to do just that. I think offers a great perspective on the build up to episode 1.
You will never look at the prequels in the same light again. Jul 11, 2017 in the novel darth plagueis, there are many interesting snippets. A masterpiece of intrigue, republic politics and finance, and most of all, an insight into the workings of the sith. Palpatine tells anakin of the legend of darth plagueis, a sith lord who was said to be so powerful he could both create life and prevent people from dying. So i must admit i dont know a lot about this sith lord but from what i do know he doesnt seem all that bad. Darth sidious, who later frames his history and reputed ability to control natural phenomena of life and death as a legend used to lure anakin skywalker to the dark side of the force. Anakin is very receptive to the myth, as nightmares of padmes death have haunted him relentlessly. Darth plagueis is also one of the most risky because it delves into the backstory of darth sidiousemperor palpatine, easily the most evil villain in all of star wars.
Probably the best star wars book out there ive read star wars books, some are ok, some outright bad, some are excellent. It is based on the script of the movie of the same name. I especially liked that everything that transpired was mostly the brainchild of hego damaskdarth plagueis. Todays video will cover the teachings of the sith core to a younger palpatine and how the galaxy would come to know the. This video contains his words and excerpts from the audiobook darth plagueis, by james luceno. Darth plagueis secret teachings to palpatine of the sith. Star wars books about darth plagueis youtini reading guide. Darth plagueis is arguably one of the finest star wars novels ever written. Trained by darth tenebrous, plagueis mastered the art and science of midichlorian manipulation. Narration for the audio version was performed by jonathan davis. Some fans were worried that the book might demystify palpatine or humanize him a bit too much just as episode i made anakin a bit too sympathetic a character. This book helps make episodes feel more interesting and entertaining.
The darth plagueis scene from episode iii movie spoilers. Star wars is based on joseph campbells idea of the monomyth, to put it very simply, its the idea that every cultures mythology is almost exactly the same story just in a different setting. The beginning as one of the few jedi who turned to the dark side. Darth plagueis is a fictional character in the star wars franchise, first mentioned in star wars. Jan 10, 2012 this book was the first audiobook i had ever listened to ive gone on to listen to six more star wars books.
Muuns were a thin, tall humanoid species from the frozen world of scipio, though they also had a large colony on the mineralrich planet of muunilinst. It shows why naboo and tatooine were critical in sith plot. James luceno takes darth plagueis down the dark path and never looks back. What was one of the most memorable moments of star wars. To rule the galaxy, with the full power of the dark side, forever. Throughout the galaxy, it was believed that jedi knight anakin skywalker, the chosen one, had died on coruscant during the siege of the jedi temple. Star wars by james luceno available from rakuten kobo. It was originally scheduled for release in october of 2008, but its release was canceled. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. Too much time filling in episode 1 backstory and trying to fill lucass plot holes.
Darth plagueis by james luceno overdrive rakuten overdrive. The following audio clip was taken from the star wars episode 3 revenge of the sith audio book written by matthew stover based on the screenplay by george lucas. Darth plagueis was a dark lord of the sith, so powerful and so wise that he could use the force to influence the midichlorians to create life. Obsessed with eternal life, he experimented with ways to cheat death and create new life from the midichlorians. Jan 10, 2012 darth plagueis, by james luceno, is one that has the potential to do just that. Hidden imagery within star wars episode iii reveals the faces of darth plagueis below i will analyze and discuss a scene from revenge of the sith which i believe contains a number of intentionally hidden images that provide clues and hints as to the history and nature of one of star wars more mysterious characters, darth. Episode iii revenge of the sith, the third and final installment of the star wars prequel trilogy. Darth plagueis is a novel by james luceno that tells the backstory of the dark lord of the sith, darth plagueis. Darth plagueis star wars books are our speciality youtini. The founders of the intergalactic banking clan, the largest banking organization in the galaxy, muuns were known throughout the galaxy for their excellent financial and mathematical skills.
Although palpatine was never confirmed to be plagueis apprentice in the movie itself, a link to the official encyclopedia on did refer to sidious as having been. Palpatine could lure anakin towards the dark side of the force, knowing full well of his concerns over losing padme. However, sue rostoni later stated that the book had been reinstated, and the novel was to be released on january 10, 2012. As an apprentice, he embraces the ruthless ways of the sith. At long last, the star wars story of the mysterious sith lord darth plagueis and his apprentice, darth sidious, is revealed. This book was the first audiobook i had ever listened to ive gone on to listen to six more star wars books.
This novelization of episode 3 is spectacular i dont say that lightly. In the novel darth plagueis, there are many interesting snippets. Star wars episode 3 audiobook clips the dark is generous. The character of darth plagueis simply did not exist until his creation for the episode iii script, and even then the mention was merely a plot device with which. From the site of anakin skywalkers last stand, on t. Star wars darth plagueis audiobook page 3 audiobooks. Darth plagueis audiobook ive been listening to the audiobook for darth plagueis over the last month and a bit via youtube then was able to get it from my public library. Episode iii revenge of the sith novelization was written by matthew stover and published on april 2, 2005 by del rey. After a dazzling episode in star wars, a rookie jedi luke skywalkers newlycast hero, smuggler, turns to a disgusted freedom fighter, hansolo, and a worldfearing leader leia organa. Darth plagueis was first mentioned onscreen in the 2005 film star wars. Detailing palpatines apprenticeship, and revealing more about his master, darth plagueis that he told anakin about, the novel veers into new territory for the star wars series.
Before darth sidious, there was darth plagueis the wise. New york times bestseller the best star wars publication to date. Timothy zahns trademark incendiary mixture of action, politics, and intrigue has never been more obvious than in this new star wars epic. Star wars legends by james luceno available from rakuten kobo. The books plot corresponds almost exactly to that of the movie, though there are several added elements not seen in the film the appearance. In his public guise as magister hego damask ii of the. As much as i love darth maul, zabraks are basically humanswithhorns and then youve got vader, sidious, tyrannus and probably bane in the clones wars. Darth plagueis is known to be the most dense star wars novel of all time, but dont let that steer you away from a fantastic lorefilled story. Narration for the audio version was performed by daniel davis. The separatist forces continue their assault on the republic as the diabolical triumvirate of count dooku, general grievous, and their master, darth sidious, finetune their strategy for conquest. He was studying the force in a more scientific sense as compared to the spiritual way the jedi do. I guess they could change plagueis race now that the book isnt canon, but so far star wars has been good at feeding select bits of legends into the new canon. Star wars episode 7 the darth plagueis theory youtube. Anakinvader forever revenge of the sith audiobook star wars.