Dark Empire Sourcebook
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Summarizes the events¸ characters¸ and equipment in the Dark Empire comic series.
Following the deaths of Darth Vader and the Emperor and the destruction of the second Death Star¸ the Rebel Alliance proclaimed a New Republic over three-fourths of the Galaxy.
But without the thousands of Jedi Knights who formed the backbone of the Old Republic¸ the new confederation was a precarious one. Long years of struggle ensued¸ during which Imperial factions consolidated control over a fourth of the Galaxy. Whole systems became fortresses¸ bristling with firepower.
Then¸ five years after the Battle of Endor¸ the infamous Grand Admiral Thrawn mounted a deft assault¸ nearly bringing the fledgling Republic to its knees. Ultimately¸ Thrawn was defeated. But¸ within days of Thrawns downfall¸ surviving members of the Emperors Ruling Council staged a stunning assault on Coruscant¸ and the vital Imperial. System once again fell under Imperial control.
It seemed certain that a new Empire was about to emerge from the ashes of the old. That very possibility triggered a ferocious war among the numerous Imperial factions. Who would sit in the Emperors throne? Who had the right - and the might?
Meanwrule¸ the Rebels were quick to seize the opportunity to sow confusion among the feuding Imperials¸ using captured Star Destroyers to conduct hit-and-run sorties into the war zones. During one such mission¸ Luke Skywalker¸ Jedi Knight¸ learns more of the Dark Side and its hold over his family. He finds hints of an ominous destiny for him and for the children of his sister¸ Leia. An enemy long thought defeated has returned - an individual imbued with all the power of the Dark Side itself! As long-cherished plans fall into place¸ new and exotic war machines move against the Republic. A Dark Empire has arisen...