Legacy of the Force: Sacrifice

Sacrifice is the fifth novel in the Legacy of the Force series. It is a hardcover by Karen Traviss. Jacen Solo received his 'official' Sith name in this book, after the name had been chosen from the Darth Who Contest. According to Sue Rostoni, Sacrifice begins "a day or two after Exile ends and covers 30 to 40 days." The audio version was narrated by Marc Thompson.

Released on May 29 2007, the book is 367 pages long. The front cover features a youthful-looking Mara Jade Skywalker, while the back cover displays an older Luke Skywalker. The image of Mara, who at the time of Sacrifice would be 57 years old, has proved controversial among fans who believe that it depicts her inaccurately, although some authors depict Mara as "eternally youthful." The paperback edition will include Boba Fett: A Practical Man. The paperback version was put into mass production on April 29 2008.

Editions

 * ISBN 0345477405; May 29, 2007, Del Rey, 367-page Hardcover
 * ISBN 9780739342749; May 29, 2007, Random House Audio, Abridged CD
 * ISBN 9780345477415; April 29 2008, Del Rey, 498-page Paperback

Back cover
'''To bring peace and order to a galaxy at war, Jacen Solo will sacrifice anything -- or anyone. Now the moment of choice is at hand.'''

Internal flap
''Civil War rages as the Galactic Alliance- led by Cal Omas and the Jedi forces of Luke Skywalker- battles a confederation of breakaway planets that rally to the side of rebellious Corellia. Suspected of involvement in an assassination plot against Queen Mother Tenel Ka of the Hapes Consortium, Han and Leia Solo are on the run, hunted by their own son, Jacen, whose increasingly authoritarian tactics as head of GA security have led Luke and Mara Skywalker to fear that their nephew may be treading perilously close to the dark side. But all Jacen wants is safety and stability for all- and he's prepared to do whatever it takes to achieve that goal.''

''But as his family sees in Jacen the chilling legacy of his Sith grandfather, Darth Vader, many of the frontline troops adore him, and countless citizens see him as a savior. The galaxy has been torn apart by too many wars. All Jacen wants is safety and stability for all–and he’s prepared to do whatever it takes to achieve that goal.''

''To end the bloodshed and suffering, what sacrifice would be too great? That is the question tormenting Jacen. Already he has sacrificed much, embracing the pitiless teachings of Lumiya, the Dark Lady of the Sith, who has taught him that a strong will and noble purpose can hold the evil excesses of the dark side at bay, bringing peace and order to the galaxy–but at a price.''

''For there is one final test that Jacen must pass before he can gain the awesome power of a true Sith Lord: He must bring about the death of someone he values dearly. What troubles Jacen isn’t whether he has the strength to commit murder. He has steeled himself for that, and worse if necessary. No, the question that troubles Jacen is who the sacrifice should be.''

As the strands of destiny draw ever more tightly together in a galaxy-spanning web, the shocking conclusion will shatter two families...and cast a grim shadow over the future.

Paperback
'''To bring peace and order to a galaxy at war, Jacen Solo will sacrifice anything-or anyone. Now the moment of choice is at hand.'''

''Suspected of treason, Han and Leia Solo are on the run, hunted by none other than their own son, Jacen. But though his family sees in Jacen the chilling legacy of his Sith grandfather, Darth Vader, many of the frontline troops adore him, and countless citizens see him as a savior in a galaxy torn apart by too many wars. All Jacen wants is safety and stability for all-and he's prepared to do whatever it takes to achieve that goal... even if it means embracing the teachings of Lumiya, the Dark Lady of the Sith. But there is one final test that Jacen must pass before he can gain the awesome power of a true Sith Lord: He must bring about the death of someone he values dearly. What troubles Jacen isn't whether he has the strength to commit murder, but who the sacrifice should be.''

Dramatis personae

 * Ben Skywalker; Junior GAG officer (human male)
 * Boba Fett; Mandalore and semi-retired bounty hunter (human male)
 * Cal Omas; Chief of State, Galactic Alliance (human male)
 * Cha Niathal; admiral, Galactic Alliance (Mon Calamari female)
 * Dinua Jeban; Mandalorian soldier (human female)
 * Dur Gejjen; Prime Minister, Corellia (human male)
 * Ghes Orade; Mandalorian soldier (human male)
 * Goran Beviin; Mandalorian soldier (human male)
 * Jacen Solo; Jedi Knight (human male)
 * Jaina Solo; Jedi Knight (human female)
 * Jori Lekauf; GAG corporal (human male)
 * Leia Organa Solo; Jedi Knight, copilot, Millennium Falcon (human female)
 * Lon Shevu; GAG captain (human male)
 * Luke Skywalker; Jedi Grand Master (human male)
 * Lumiya; Dark Lady of the Sith (human female)
 * Mara Jade Skywalker; Jedi Master (human female)
 * Medrit Beviin; Mandalorian soldier (human male)
 * Mirta Gev; bounty hunter, Boba Fett's granddaughter (human female)
 * Novoc Vevut; Mandalorian soldier (human male)

Other characters

 * Ackbar
 * Ailyn Vel
 * Alema Rar
 * Almak (Human)
 * Allana
 * Anakin Skywalker
 * Anakin Solo
 * Baltan Carid
 * Barit Saiy
 * Beluine
 * Biris J. Te Gaf
 * Briila
 * Bossk
 * Byalfin Dyur
 * Cherit
 * Cikartan
 * Cilghal
 * Corran Horn
 * Dinua Jeban
 * Duvil
 * Erv Lekauf
 * Faskus
 * Fenn Shysa
 * Fraig
 * Gefal Keb
 * Gellus
 * Gotab
 * Graad
 * Grievous
 * G'vli G'Sil
 * H'aas‎
 * Han Solo
 * Hayca Mekket
 * Hebanh Del Dalhe
 * Heilan Rotham
 * Heol Girdun
 * Herik Vorad
 * Isko Talgal
 * Jagged Fel
 * Jaing Skirata
 * Jango Fett
 * Jaster Mereel
 * Jintar
 * Jir Yomaget
 * Kal Skirata
 * Kiara
 * Ko Sai
 * Kyle Katarn
 * Kyp Durron
 * Lando Calrissian
 * Lenovar
 * Limm
 * Lord Mirdalan
 * Makin Marec
 * Montross
 * Nav Ekhat
 * Nelani Dinn
 * Neth Bralor
 * Obi-Wan Kenobi
 * Palpatine
 * Patra Tebut
 * Ph'Olla
 * Piris
 * Rezodar
 * Saba Sebatyne
 * Sass Sikili
 * Serku
 * Shaker
 * Shalk
 * Shula Shevu
 * Sintas Vel
 * Taun We
 * Tav Velio
 * Tenel Ka Djo
 * Thracken Sal-Solo
 * Venku Skirata
 * Vergere
 * Vizsla
 * Wirut
 * Yoda
 * Zavirk
 * Zekk

Creatures

 * Bantha
 * Bursa
 * Nerf
 * Nuna
 * Nusito
 * Sarlacc
 * Strill
 * Tauntaun

Droid models

 * HM-3
 * Cleaning droid.

Events

 * Second Galactic Civil War
 * Battle of Bothawui
 * Battle of Gilatter VIII
 * Duel on Hesperidium
 * Duel on Terephon
 * Skirmish on Kavan
 * Solo-Niathal coup
 * Clone Wars
 * Sepan Civil War

Locations

 * Almania
 * Arkania
 * Beris
 * Bogden system
 * Bothan sector
 * Caluula Station
 * Chazwa
 * Concord Dawn
 * Contruum
 * Contruum system
 * Corellia
 * Coruscant
 * GAG HQ
 * New Jedi Temple
 * High Council Chamber
 * Port Quarter
 * Republica House
 * Rotunda Zone
 * Sanvia Vitajuice Bar
 * Senate Building
 * Office of the Chief of State
 * Office of the Supreme Commander
 * Skydome Botanical Gardens
 * Deep Core
 * Vulpter
 * Charbi City Spaceport
 * Drall
 * Luminous Gardens health spa
 * Fountain
 * Zerria's Bar
 * Drewwa
 * Fondor
 * Geonosis
 * Gilatter system
 * Gilatter VIII
 * Hapes Cluster
 * Hapes
 * Fountain Palace
 * Kavan
 * Terephon
 * Haruun Kal
 * Hesperidium
 * Kamino
 * Tipoca City
 * Kem Stor Ai
 * Kiffu
 * Kuat system
 * Bador
 * Paradise Cantina
 * Kuat
 * Kuat City
 * Tekshar Falls Casino
 * Las Lagon
 * Mandalore
 * Beviin-Vasur farm
 * Norg Bral
 * Keldabe
 * MandalMotors
 * Murkhana
 * Muunilinst
 * MZX32905 system, Near Bimmiel
 * the Home
 * Naboo
 * Null
 * Osarian
 * Ossus
 * Perlemian Trade Route
 * Phaeda
 * Roche
 * Sikan
 * Sepan system
 * Dimok
 * Ripoblus
 * Taanab
 * Ziost

Organizations and titles

 * Charbi Port Authority
 * Confederation
 * Death Watch
 * Galactic Empire
 * Galactic Federation of Free Alliances
 * Galactic Alliance Guard
 * Mothma Squadron
 * Qaresi Squadron
 * Gorog
 * Joiner
 * Mandalorian Protectors
 * New Republic

Sentient species

 * Barabel
 * Bith
 * Bothan
 * Chiss
 * Ementes
 * Gran
 * Gossam
 * Hamadryas
 * Human
 * Hutt
 * Kaminoan
 * Kiffar
 * Mandallian
 * Mon Calamari
 * Nimbanese
 * Quarren
 * Rodian
 * Ryn
 * Sika
 * Sy Mirthian
 * Togorian
 * Toydarian
 * Trandoshan
 * Trianii
 * Twi'lek
 * Ubese
 * Verpine
 * Weequay
 * Wookiee
 * Yuuzhan Vong

Vehicles and vessels

 * Air Taxi
 * Bes'uliik
 * Bothan Assault Cruiser
 * Bothan frigate
 * ''Bounty
 * Centerpoint Station
 * Conqueror-class assault ship
 * ''Daring
 * Death Star
 * ''Ocean
 * Podracer
 * Sith Meditation Sphere
 * Ship
 * Slave I
 * SoroSuub yacht
 * Speeder bike
 * Star Destroyer
 * Anakin Solo
 * Star viper
 * StealthX
 * TIE/ln starfighter
 * Unknown type of GAG shuttle.
 * XJ7

Weapons and technology

 * Beskad
 * Blastech 515
 * BT25 blaster
 * EE-3 carbine rifle
 * Karpaki fifty
 * Lightsaber
 * Lightwhip
 * Poison dart
 * Shoto
 * Tenloss disruptor
 * Vibroblade

Miscellaneous

 * Amulet of Kalara
 * Fruit Mountain
 * Heart of Fire
 * Hyperspace transponder
 * Kelita River
 * Shalui ceramics
 * Uj cake

Behind the scenes

 * On page 249, Bothawui is misspelled as Bothuwai.
 * On page 345, Terephon is misspelled as Tepheron.