Dark Forces: Jedi Knight

Dark Forces: Jedi Knight was the third and final volume in the Dark Forces trilogy of novellas written by William C. Dietz. It was originally released on October 14, 1998 by Dark Horse Comics and Boulevard. Both the hardcover and trade paperback include twenty-five full-color illustrations by Dave Dorman.

Editions

 * ISBN 1569711577; October 14, 1998, Dark Horse Comics, 126-page hardcover
 * ISBN 0399144528; October 14, 1998, Boulevard, 126-page hardcover
 * ISBN 1565112768; October 14, 1998, HighBridge Audio, 2 audiocassettes (2 hrs.)
 * ISBN 1569714339; October 20, 1999, Dark Horse Comics, 128-page trade paperback
 * ISBN 0425170519; October 20, 1999, Boulevard, 128-page trade paperback

Back cover
''Kyle Katarn, Rebel agent and novice Jedi, has just returned from his covert operation to find the location of the Valley of the Jedi. But he knows that the evil Jerec, a dark Jedi with designs on the Empire's throne, knows where the Valley is too. Upon returning to the Alliance, and with the support of Luke Skywalker himself, Kyle offers to find the Valley and stop the oncoming Imperial invasion—and, at last, fulfill his destiny as a Jedi.''

Based on the popular Star Wars: DARK FORCES and Star Wars: JEDI KNIGHT interactive games, Jedi Knight is part three of a trilogy written by acclaimed author William C. Dietz (Steelheart) and illustrated by award-winning Star Wars cover artist Dave Dorman.

Inside flap
''The dark Jedi Jerec continues his search for the legendary Valley of the Jedi and sends his Imperial minions to invade the remote planet on which it is hidden. But the Valley's location is also known to Kyle Katarn, who has returned with Jan Ors and Luke Skywalker from their secret mission. Kyle proposes that he and Jan sneak onto the planet and stop the Empire themselves, which leads to his most dangerous—and important—mission yet.''

This brand-new adventure trilogy provides background to, and incorporates elements of, the LucasArts DARK FORCES and JEDI KNIGHT'' interactive games. Jedi Knight completes the trilogy begun in Soldier for the Empire and continued in Rebel Agent.''

Trade paperback
Now available in trade paperback, this graphic-story album—a prose novella with twenty-five full-page painted illustrations—concludes the sweeping trilogy based on characters and events introduced in the popular Dark Forces interactive games. Jedi Knight chronicles the adventures of Rebel agent Kyle Katarn as he seeks to prevent the legendary Valley of the Jedi from falling into the hands of the Empire's Jerec, a dark Jedi who plans to harness the unbelievable power of the Valley for his own ends.

''Kyle Katarn, Rebel Agent and novice Jedi, has discovered the location of the legendary Valley of the Jedi. But Jerec, a dark Jedi seeking to dethrone the Emperor, orders an Imperial invasion against the world where the Valley is hidden.''

With the support of Luke Skywalker, Kyle volunteers to sneak onto the planet and stop the Empire before they can find the Valley in his most dangerous—and important—mission yet.

A mission that presents the opportunity, at long last, for Kyle to fulfill his destiny as a Jedi.

Characters

 * Aagon
 * Boc Aseca
 * Borna
 * Byron Devo III
 * Floater
 * Forley
 * Carole Grawley
 * Grif Grawley
 * Katie Grawley
 * Hab
 * Horley
 * Hoth
 * Jerec
 * Kaan
 * Kyle Katarn
 * Morgan Katarn
 * Kimber
 * Lasko
 * Leeno
 * Maw
 * Mon Mothma
 * Alfonso Luiz Obota
 * Leia Organa
 * Jan Ors
 * Jaru
 * LaTor
 * Luther Pardy
 * Marie Peeno
 * Momo
 * Qu Rahn
 * Portia
 * RW957
 * Sariss
 * Luke Skywalker
 * Han Solo
 * Niko Smith
 * Purdy M. Trico
 * Vig
 * Yun
 * Yun's father
 * Yun's mother
 * Yun's sister
 * Zonka

Droid models

 * AD-43
 * Imperial probe droid
 * PD 4786

Events

 * Battle of Fort Nowhere
 * Mission to Ruusan
 * Second Battle of Milagro
 * Seventh Battle of Ruusan

Locations

 * Ruusan
 * Fort Nowhere
 * Smuggler's Rest
 * Katarn's Hill
 * Valley of the Jedi
 * Sulon

Organizations and titles

 * Alliance to Restore the Republic
 * Alliance Special Forces
 * Galactic Empire
 * Imperial Officer
 * Inquisitorius
 * Stormtrooper
 * Patrol 341
 * Jedi Knight

Sentient species

 * Boltrunian
 * Bouncer
 * Epicanthix
 * Human
 * Miraluka
 * Twi'lek

Vehicles and vessels

 * All Terrain Scout Transport
 * Dreadnaught-class heavy cruiser
 * Fido
 * High Hauler
 * HWK-290
 * Moldy Crow
 * Imperial-class Star Destroyer
 * Crynyd
 * Lambda-class T-4a shuttle
 * New Hope
 * Pride of Aridus
 * Speeder bike
 * Super Star Destroyer
 * Vengeance
 * T-65 X-wing starfighter
 * TIE/ln starfighter
 * YT-1300 light freighter
 * Millennium Falcon

Weapons and technology

 * Lightsaber
 * Proton torpedo
 * Turbolaser

Miscellanea

 * Lightsaber combat
 * Falling Leaf
 * Poem of Ages

Cover gallery
This is a gallery of the different cover variations of Dark Forces: Jedi Knight.