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A Guide to the Star Wars Universe is a reference book published by Del Rey. There have been three editions of the book, with each new edition updated and expanded to include the latest information. The books alphabetically detail people, places, things, and events in the Star Wars universe.

The entries within A Guide to the Star Wars Universe are divided into a series of categorized lists to help readers find specific names or terms.

The entries within the main body of the book are alphabetized with no further categorization. They can be short and to the point as in the case of the entry for "hydrospanner." The longest entries within A Guide to the Star Wars Universe are about a page and a half long in the first edition, and a little over two pages in subsequent editions. The subjects of these long entries are usually devoted to descriptions of main characters and battles.

Every entry is followed by a series of codes which cite the sources used in the entry and dividing the information into G-canon and Expanded Universe. Where appropriate, an entry will direct readers to look at other entries relevant to the subject that it covers. This is the sole function of several entries within the book. Many entries are accompanied by a picture or diagram of their subject or include a pronunciation guide.

First Edition
The first edition of A Guide to the Star Wars Universe was compiled by Raymond L. Velasco and published in 1984. It details the locations, inhabitants, and technology of the galaxy far, far away in approximately 951 alphabetized entries.

Publisher's Summary
From Alderaan to Yavin and a myriad of fantastic worlds before and between&mdash;this is the one indispensable guide to the characters, places and things brought to life by George Lucas.

Characters Organic and Metallic From Artoo-Detoo to Salacious Crumb&mdash;all the heroes you cheered&hellip;and all the villains you love to hate.

Places Havens and Otherwise Anoat System, Hoth, Mos Eisley, Stars' End, Yavin&mdash;the landscapes, skies and vistas that are backdrops to Mankind's biggest saga.

THINGS Useful and not Chrysopaz, hydrospanner, Krayt Dragons, and Rancors.

Here is the key to a story that began long, long ago in a galaxy far, far away&hellip;

Perspective
A Guide to the Star Wars Universe was written at a relatively early time in the history of Star Wars and it shows. In contrast to more recent reference books that have been presented as in-universe works, certain entries within A Guide to the Star Wars Universe contain references to out-of-universe elements.

Possibly the most out-of-universe entry is that for Orron III, which is described as "an Earthlike agricultural world." However he most common examples of this occur within the entries given for the comm designations of the Rebel pilots at the Battle of Yavin, where the book attempts to clear up the contradictions between the novelization and the film. Additionally, Luke Skywalker's entry states: "(The second of three trilogies in the saga known as Star Wars chronicles the events in galactic history revolving around Luke Skywalker. The second trilogy is comprised of three stories: 'A New Hope,' 'The Empire Strikes Back,' and 'Return of the Jedi.').

Errors
After Velasco had turned in the manuscript of A Guide to the Star Wars Universe, Judy-Lynn del Rey asked Brian Daley to review it and correct any errors that he had found. Daley would later claim in an interview conducted by fan Alex Newborn that he had filled up two to three pages with errors that he had found in the manuscript relating to the movies, his novels and a number of other sources. In addition to this, Velasco had also related subjects that were never intended to be such. For example, Daley had never intended the character Squeak to be a Tin-Tin Dwarf.

Though he acknowledged that A Guide to the Star Wars Universe was not perfect, Abel G. Peña would salute Velasco for what he considered to be a "corusca gem in the rough." In an essay about the first edition of A Guide to the Star Wars Universe, Peña cited the diagram of the Behavioral Circuitry Matrix and other examples in the book as reasons for why Velasco should be considered "the father of the ret-con in the Star Wars Universe" and "Star Wars’ very first fanboy author."

It appears that the only continuity errors that made it into the final manuscript of A Guide to the Star Wars Universe had to do with the physical descriptions of the bounty hunters Bossk and Zuckuss. This may indicate a reliance upon the novelization of The Empire Strikes Back for certain details.



Second Edition
The second edition of A Guide to the Star Wars Universe was published in 1994, written by Bill Slavicsek. It was completely revised and expanded to include information from many new sources released since the first edition. The second edition also included a brief timeline, and a comparison of sublight speeds in starfighters.

Publisher's summary

 * Who or what was Salacious Crumb?
 * When were Spaarti cloning cylinders developed, and why did it take a year to grow a healthy clone?
 * What is stored within the ancient artifact called the Jedi Holocron?
 * Who owned the Millenium Falcon before Han Solo, and how did it change hands?
 * What is otherspace?
 * What was Grand Admiral Thrawn's objective in the battle of Sluis Van?

Looking for facts about the characters, armament, starships, planets, alien species, or battles in the most exciting adventure of them all? You'll find the whole universe of Star Wars covered here:

&hellip;plus sourcebooks, storybooks, sketchbooks, portfolios, and more!
 * The original Star Wars movies
 * Novels – from Star Wars to The Last Command
 * TV movies and specials
 * The animated TV series "Droids" and "Ewoks"
 * National Public Radio dramatizations
 * Young Adult novels
 * The Dark Empire comic books
 * Role-playing games

This second edition is revised and expanded, with 50% new material. It will become your one and only guide to the events of a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away&hellip; Similar stuff to first edition goes here.



Third Edition
The third edition of A Guide to the Star Wars Universe was published in 2000, again written by Bill Slavicsek. It was revised and expanded to include information from many new sources released since the second edition.

Publisher's summary
How did Exar Kun nearly destroy Luke Skywalker's Jedi academy? When did Han Solo first meet Chewbacca and Lando Calrissian? Where was Mara Jade when the Emperor died? What are the secrets of the terrible super weapons – the Death Stars, the Sun Crusher, and the World Devastators? What are the Qom Qae? How powerful is the Black Sun criminal organization?

Looking for facts about the characters, starships, weaponry, droids, alien species, and historic battles in the most amazing adventure of them all? From airspeeders to N-1 starfighters, Coruscant to Tatooine, Nom Anor to Leia Organa – you'll find the whole universe of Star Wars covered here:

&hellip;plus sourcebooks, storybooks, sketchbooks, portfolios, and more!
 * The original Star Wars trilogy movies
 * The novels – from Star Wars to Vector Prime
 * The animated TV series Droids and Ewoks
 * National Public Radio dramatizations
 * Young Adult novels
 * The Star Wars comic-books
 * Role-playing books
 * Video games and CD-ROMs

Featuring new material on Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace &hellip; the latest Star Wars series: The New Jedi Order. . . and the entire thrilling saga!

Similar stuff to first edition goes here.



Alien creatures, species, families

 * Abyssin
 * Ball Creature of Duroon

Obviously needs the rest.