The New Jedi Order: The Unifying Force

The Unifying Force was the final novel of the New Jedi Order series. Its hardcover version was released on November 4, 2003. A CD-ROM was included with the hardcover release, which contained the eBook version of Vector Prime. The paperback included the Star Wars: New Jedi Order Round-Robin Interview.

American

 * ISBN 0345428528; November 4, 2003, Del Rey, 529-page hardcover
 * ISBN 0553713701; November 4, 2003, Random House Audio, Abridged CD
 * ISBN 0345428536; August 3, 2004, Del Rey, 576-page paperback

Foreign

 * ISBN 8324124276; Amber, 596-page Polish paperback
 * ISBN 0099410524; 2004, Arrow Books Ltd., 576-page UK paperback

Back cover
'''Triumph or obliteration? For the New Jedi Order and the unrelenting Yuuzhan Vong, it will be the last, epic battle&mdash;the ultimate fight that will decide the fate of the universe...'''

Internal flap
''The Galactic Alliance's hard-won success in combating the extragalactic Yuuzhan Vong has proven all too brief&mdash;and the tide has turned again to the invader's advantage. The Yuuzhan Vong, having overcome the strategies of the Jedi and their allies, have pushed deeper into the galaxy and conquered more worlds. Coruscant has been remade into the capital of the extragalactic aliens and renamed Yuuzhan'tar. The remaining defenders of the galaxy are struggling to form a united front. Luke, Mara and Jacen are missing in action. Clearly the stage is set for endgame.''

''While Han and Leia receive the horrifying news that hundreds of high-ranking Alliance prisoners face death in a sacrifice to the alien invader's bloodthirsty gods, Luke and his team try to persuade Zonama Sekot to help in the war effort. Yet as they speak, the Alliance capital world Mon Calamari is under attack.''

''At the same time, the Jedi's alliances throughout the galaxy are being tested and the chances of an Alliance victory are being jeopardized by rogue factions determined to deploy the lethal Alpha Red that will exterminate the entire Yuuzhan Vong species. Also among the Yuuzhan Vong, there is a threat of revolt by the oppressed lower classes of their society. Oppressed Shamed Ones and high-ranking officials alike fear that their Supreme Overlord Shimrra's actions will provoke the wrath of their gods. Ultimately, for both opposing forces, too much has been sacrificed and too much is at stake. And now, the final battle between the Yuuzhan Vong and the Galactic Alliance.''

Paperback
In the spectacular finale of the New Jedi Order series, Luke, Han, and Leia rally for their last stand against the enemy that threatens not only the galaxy but the Force itself.

''The Galactic Alliance's hard-won success in countering the extragalactic Yuuzhan Vong onslaught has proven all too brief&mdash;and the tide has turned more to the invaders' advantage. The marauding aliens have pushed deeper into the galaxy in their ruthless quest for domination. The remnants of the resistance are struggling to form a united front. Clearly the stage is set for endgame.''

''Now, as Luke and his team try desperately to convince the living world of Zonama Sekot to join the Jedi's final campaign against the Yuuzhan Vong, a lone space station is all that stands between Alliance headquarters and ferocious enemy forces, which are poised to wage their most decisive assault. For both sides, too much has been sacrificed&mdash;and too much is at stake&mdash;to ever turn back. And now nothing can stand in the way of seizing victory...or facing annihilation.''

Dramatis personae

 * Nom Anor; executor (male Yuuzhan Vong)
 * Wedge Antilles; general (male Human)
 * Nas Choka; warmaster (male Yuuzhan Vong)
 * Kyp Durron; Jedi Master (male Human)
 * Jagged Fel; pilot (male Human)
 * Harrar; priest (male Yuuzhan Vong)
 * Supreme Overlord Shimrra Jamaane; (male Yuuzhan Vong)
 * Traest Kre'fey; admiral (male Bothan)
 * Cal Omas; Chief of State (male Human)
 * Onimi; Shamed One (male Yuuzhan Vong)
 * Danni Quee; scientist (female Human)
 * Luke Skywalker; Jedi Master (male Human)
 * Mara Jade Skywalker; Jedi Master (female Human)
 * Han Solo; captain, Millennium Falcon (male Human)
 * Jacen Solo; Jedi Knight (male Human)
 * Jaina Solo; Jedi Knight (female Human)
 * Princess Leia Organa Solo; diplomat (female Human)

Other characters

 * Aken
 * Releqy A'Kla
 * Baljos Arnjak
 * Attichitcuk
 * Tam Azur-Jamin
 * Crev Bombaasa
 * Brand
 * C-3PO
 * Cakhmaim
 * Lando Calrissian
 * Tendra Risant Calrissian
 * Malik Carr
 * Cel
 * Tycho Celchu
 * Chaan
 * Chewbacca
 * Cilghal
 * Airen Cracken
 * Pash Cracken
 * Damaya
 * Gavin Darklighter
 * Eldo Davip
 * Deevis
 * Denev
 * Dewlannamapia
 * Tenel Ka Djo
 * Drathul
 * Bhindi Drayson
 * Dryanta
 * Shada D'ukal
 * Elan
 * Embra
 * Eprill
 * Shoon-mi Esh
 * Keyan Farlander
 * Bhu Fath
 * Ferfer
 * Boba Fett
 * Saluup Fing
 * Forridel
 * Garray
 * Klin-Fa Gi
 * Gorrlyn
 * Jabitha Hal
 * Kenth Hamner
 * Ijix Harona
 * Hivrekh'wao'cheklev
 * Hobyo
 * Corran Horn
 * Jysella Horn
 * Mirax Terrik Horn
 * Valin Horn
 * Garm Bel Iblis
 * Idrish
 * Tresk Im'nel
 * Jakan
 * Wes Janson
 * Jowdrrl
 * Loiric Kaan
 * Belindi Kalenda
 * Kallabow
 * Talon Karrde
 * Kyle Katarn
 * Waxarn Kel
 * Obi-Wan Kenobi
 * Kroj'b
 * Kunra
 * Mezhan Kwaad
 * Qelah Kwaad
 * Laait
 * Tresina Lobi
 * Garik Loran
 * Lowbacca
 * Lumpawaroo
 * Madurrin
 * Mallatobuck
 * Maydh
 * Markre Medjev
 * Meewalh
 * Meloque
 * Melaan Nar
 * Niuk Niuv
 * Shawnkyr Nuruodo
 * Judder Page
 * Gilad Pellaeon
 * Quoreal
 * R2-B3
 * R2-D2
 * Raff
 * Ralrracheen
 * Octa Ramis
 * Ta'laam Ranth
 * Alema Rar
 * Carlist Rieekan
 * Sannah
 * Doran Sarkin-Tainer
 * Sasso
 * Saz
 * Dif Scaur
 * Saba Sebatyne
 * Tesar Sebatyne
 * Zonama Sekot
 * Senshi (Ferroan)
 * Sgauru
 * Von Shul
 * Anakin Skywalker
 * Ben Skywalker
 * Kam Solusar
 * Tionne Solusar
 * Sien Sovv
 * Streen
 * S'yito
 * Kell Tainer
 * Tyria Sarkin Tainer
 * Tekli
 * Booster Terrik
 * Thorsh
 * Kirana Ti
 * Tivvik
 * Triebakk
 * Sla Tsun
 * Tu-Scart
 * Ummar
 * Tahiri Veila
 * V'tel
 * Izal Waz
 * Wonetun
 * World Brain
 * Wraw
 * YVH 1-1A
 * Zekk

Species

 * Bimm
 * Bissop
 * Bith
 * Boras
 * Bothan
 * Brigian
 * Chadra-Fan
 * Chazrach
 * Chev
 * Devaronian
 * Ferroan
 * Givin
 * Gotal
 * Human
 * Hutt
 * Jentari
 * Jenet
 * Klatooinian
 * Noghri
 * Ryn
 * Sullustan
 * Tammarian
 * Tampasi
 * Trianii
 * Twi'lek
 * Yuuzhan Vong

Creatures

 * Drone-flitter
 * Quenak
 * Sacworm
 * Snack beetle

Planets

 * Abregado-rae
 * Antar 4
 * Bakura
 * Bilbringi
 * Borleias
 * Caluula
 * Clak'dor VII
 * Commenor
 * Contruum
 * Contruum Six
 * Corulag
 * Coruscant
 * Dagobah
 * Dantooine
 * Dellalt
 * Denon
 * Duro
 * Ebaq 9
 * Endor
 * Esfandia
 * Fondor
 * Garban
 * Generis
 * Gyndine
 * Kashyyyk
 * Lianna
 * Mon Calamari
 * Mon Eron
 * Muscave
 * Myrkr
 * Nar Shaddaa
 * Obroa-Skai
 * Ord Mantell
 * Selvaris
 * Sep Elopon
 * Sep Elopor
 * Stentat
 * Tynna
 * Vandor-3
 * Yag'Dhul
 * Ylesia
 * Yuuzhan'tar
 * Zonama Sekot

Droid models

 * Protocol droid
 * C-3PO


 * R2-series astromech droid
 * R2-D2
 * R2-B3


 * YVH
 * YVH 1-1A


 * Medical droid

Organizations and titles

 * Galactic Alliance
 * Rebel Alliance
 * Galactic Empire
 * Katarn Commandos
 * Cracken Flight Group
 * Ryn Network
 * New Jedi Order
 * Insiders
 * Wraith Squadron
 * Peace Brigade
 * Blackmoon Squadron
 * Scimitar Squadron
 * Twin Suns Squadron
 * Taanab Yellow Aces
 * Kyp's Dozen
 * Vanguard Squadron

Vehicles and Vessles

 * Yorik-trema
 * Coralskipper
 * YT-1300 light freighter
 * Millennium Falcon


 * Tsik vai
 * Vangaak
 * Swoop
 * Speeder bike
 * Transport
 * Twelve Ton


 * Worldship
 * Harla
 * Shimrra's Citadel


 * Horizon-class Star Yacht
 * Jade Shadow


 * Uumufalh
 * Sacred Pyre


 * X-wing
 * T-65A2 X-Wing
 * XJ3 X-Wing


 * A-Wing
 * E-Wing
 * Gunship
 * Bothan Assault Cruiser
 * Ralroost


 * Firespray-31-class patrol and attack craft
 * Slave I

Conventional Technology

 * Hololocket
 * Holowafer
 * Medpac
 * Seismic charge
 * Hapan pulse-gravity interdiction mine
 * Shipyard
 * Holoprojector
 * HoloNet
 * Jedi shadow bomb
 * Hyperdrive
 * Mimetic envirosuit
 * Flash grenade
 * Thermal detonator
 * Vibroblade
 * Blaster rifle
 * Coma gas
 * Lightsaber
 * AG-2G quad laser cannon
 * Bacta
 * Deflector shield
 * Rocket darts
 * Z-6 Jetpack
 * Anti-personnel missile

Yuuzhan Vong Biotechnology

 * Maw luur
 * Worldshaping
 * Blorash jelly
 * Dhuryam
 * Villip
 * Yorik coral
 * Amphistaff
 * Sentinel beetle
 * Dovin basal
 * Plasma Cannon
 * Sensislug
 * Tkun
 * Oqa membrane
 * Coufee
 * Bo'tous
 * Yncha
 * Cloaker
 * Grutchyna
 * Thud Bug
 * Razor Bug

Miscellanea

 * Barbflies
 * Broadleaf
 * Crossings
 * Kelsh
 * Ladalum
 * Liana
 * Scalpel grass
 * Scepter of Entreaty

Behind the scenes
Nom Anor was identified as an executor in Dramatis Personae, despite the fact that he was already a prefect at the beginning of the book.

Pash Cracken was identified as a Major, while in The Final Prophecy, mere months earlier, he was identified as a General.

Harrar was identified as a High Priest, while he always held the rank Priest in previous books.

Commander Czulkang Lah was retconned as a Supreme Commander.

The Jedi Masters were referred to as members of the Galactic Alliance Advisory Council, while they should be the members of the High Council.

Boba Fett returned and fought side by side with Han Solo for the first time.

Gilad Pellaeon mentioned that the Bastion Accords were signed five years earlier, while in fact the event had been ten years earlier.

Leia's Killik Twilight made its first real-world appearance since Tatooine Ghost.

There are several references to Shakespeare's "Macbeth." Two notable references are when Shimrra refers to three women as "black midnight hags" and when Onimi asks Nom Anor if he thought "we three would meet again."

Ebaq 9 is sometimes referred to as "Ebaq Nine"

There is a reference to Dewlannamapia being at Chewbacca's funeral, but she had died over 30 years before.

Cover gallery
This is a gallery of the different cover variations of The Unifying Force.