Legacy of the Force: Revelation

Revelation is the eighth novel in the Legacy of the Force series. It is a paperback by Karen Traviss and is due out February 26, 2008. The audio version is narrated by Marc Thompson.

Publisher's Summary
'''During this savage civil war, all efforts to end Jacen Solo’s tyranny of the Galactic Alliance have failed. Now with Jacen approaching the height of his dark powers, no one–not even the Solos and the Skywalkers–knows if anything can stop the Sith Lord before his plan to save the galaxy ends up destroying it.'''

''Jacen Solo’s shadow of influence has threatened many, especially those closest to him. Jaina Solo is determined to bring her brother in, but in order to track him down, she must first learn unfamiliar skills from a man she finds ruthless, repellent, and dangerous. Meanwhile, Ben Skywalker, still haunted by suspicions that Jacen killed his mother, Mara, decides he must know the truth, even if it costs him his life. And as Luke Skywalker contemplates once unthinkable strategies to dethrone his nephew, the hour of reckoning for those on both sides draws near. The galaxy becomes a battlefield where all must face their true nature and darkest secrets, and live–or die–with the consequences.''

Dramatis Personae

 * Baltan Carid; Mandalorian warrior (male human)
 * Ben Skywalker; Jedi apprentice (male human)
 * Boba Fett; Mandalorian bounty hunter, Mand'alor (human male)
 * Cha Niathal; joint Chief of State, Galactic Alliance (female Mon Calamari)
 * Ghes Orade; Mandalorian warrior (male human)
 * Gilad Pellaeon; Imperial Remnant admiral (male human)
 * Goran Beviin; Mandalorian warrior and farmer (male human)
 * Gotab; Mandalorian warrior and healer (male human)
 * Han Solo; captain, Millennium Falcon (male human)
 * Jacen Solo; Joint Chief of State, Galactic Alliance, and Sith Lord (male human)
 * Jaina Solo; Jedi Knight (female human)
 * Kral "Deuce" Nevil; Galactic Alliance captain (Male Quarren)
 * Leia Organa Solo; Jedi Knight and copilot, Millenium Falcon (female human)
 * Lon Shevu; captain, Galactic Alliance Guard 967 Commando(male human)
 * Luke Skywalker; Jedi Grand Master (male human)
 * Medrit Vasur; Mandalorian warrior and farmer (male human)
 * Mirta Gev; Mandalorian bounty hunter (female human)
 * Ram Zerimar; Mandalorian warrior (male human)
 * Sintas Vel; Former bounty hunter (female Kiffar)
 * Tahiri Veila; Galactic Alliance lieutenant, Jedi Knight (female human)
 * Venku, also known as Kad'ika; Mandalorian warrior and political thinker (male human)

Other Individuals

 * Allana
 * Chewbacca
 * Cilghal
 * Corran Horn
 * Natasi Daala
 * Makin
 * Quille
 * Rosset
 * Ephin Sarreti
 * Lecersen
 * Tenel Ka Djo
 * Jagged Fel
 * Jango Fett
 * Dur Gejjen
 * Kyle Katarn
 * Heol Girdun
 * G'vli G'Sil
 * Qui-Gon Jinn
 * Obi-Wan Kenobi
 * Mace Windu
 * Darth Tyranus
 * Yoda
 * Darth Vader
 * Jori Lekauf
 * Lumiya
 * Darth Maul
 * Cal Omas
 * Darth Sidious
 * Alema Rar
 * Hidu Rezodar
 * Barit Saiy
 * Fenn Shysa
 * Mynar Devis
 * Saba Sebatyne
 * Kyp Durron
 * Shas Vadde
 * Sadras Koyan
 * Jaing Skirata
 * Mara Jade Skywalker
 * Anakin Solo
 * Ailyn Vel
 * Vergere
 * Zekk

Events

 * Confederation-Galactic Alliance War
 * Duel on Kavan
 * Battle of Fondor
 * Battle of Roche
 * Yuuzhan Vong War

Locations

 * Bilbringi
 * Borleias
 * Centerpoint Station
 * Corellia
 * Coruscant
 * Endor
 * Fondor
 * Fondor City
 * Hapes Cluster
 * Kavan
 * Terephon
 * Transitory Mists
 * Mandalore
 * Naboo
 * Phaeda
 * Roche asteroids
 * Ziost

Organizations and titles

 * Confederation
 * Galactic Empire
 * Galactic Federation of Free Alliances
 * Galactic Alliance Guard
 * Imperial Remnant
 * Lumiya's Sith
 * Mandalorian
 * Mandalorian Protector
 * New Jedi Order
 * New Sith Order

Sentient species

 * Barabel
 * Fondorian
 * Human
 * Kiffar
 * Mon Calamari
 * Quarren
 * Twi'lek
 * Verpine
 * Yuuzhan Vong
 * Zabrak

Vehicles and vessels

 * Anakin Solo
 * Bloodfin
 * Chimaera
 * Centerpoint Station
 * Millennium Falcon
 * Ocean
 * Slave I
 * Sith Meditation Sphere
 * StealthX
 * TIE/In Interceptor
 * TIE/In Fighter
 * TIE/sa bomber

Weapons and technology

 * Blaster
 * Crushgaunt
 * Embrace of Pain
 * Lightsaber
 * Poison dart
 * Vibroblade

Miscellanea

 * The Force
 * Dark side of the Force
 * Light side of the Force

Amazon.co.uk Synopsis
In his new mantle as Sith Lord, Jacen Solo's dark powers reach a peak as he continues to crush opposition across the warring galaxy and bring his dream of a new order closer to fruition. But those who once fought at his side now turn against him, and as his unexpected enemies rally to the Confederation, Ben Skywalker discovers the full and terrible truth of how his mother died.

Behind the scenes

 * The title of the book was revealed on the official site on January 24, 2007 in an update made to a page taking a first look at Sacrifice.


 * The cover depicts Darth Caedus.


 * On February 4th, Sue Rostoni released a small line from Revelation, when someone says "It was always sobering to be a spectator at your own funeral."