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 was released February 26, 2008. The audio version is narrated by Marc Thompson.

Editions

 * ISBN 034547757X; February 26, 2008, Del Rey, 436-page paperback
 * ISBN 9780739324011; February 26, 2008, Random House Audio, Abridged CD

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 (male human)
 * 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, Millennium 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

 * Ackbar
 * Ailyn Vel
 * Alema Rar
 * Alpha-02
 * Allana
 * Anakin Solo
 * Bargos
 * Barit Saiy
 * Barit Saiy's father
 * Beluine
 * Briila
 * Cal Omas
 * Cham Detta
 * Chewbacca
 * Cilghal
 * Daala's granddaughter
 * Daala's son
 * Darakaer
 * Darth Maul
 * Darth Sidious
 * Darth Tyranus
 * Darth Vader
 * Dinua Jeban
 * Dur Gejjen
 * Duv-Horlo
 * Ephin Sarreti
 * Etain Tur-Mukan
 * Fenn Shysa
 * Fi Skirata
 * G'vli G'Sil
 * Hayca Mekket
 * Heol Girdun
 * Hidu Rezodar
 * HM-3
 * Inondrar
 * Isko Talgal
 * Jabba Desilijic Tiure
 * Jagged Fel
 * Jaing Skirata
 * Jango Fett
 * Jaster Mereel
 * Jintar
 * Jir Yomaget
 * Jori Lekauf
 * Jun Tarpilan
 * Kenb
 * Ko Sai
 * Koa Ne
 * Kral Nevil's wife
 * Kubariet
 * Lamburt
 * Lecersen
 * Levet
 * Liegeus Vorn
 * Loccin
 * Lord Mirdalan
 * Lumiya
 * Mace Windu
 * Makin
 * Makin Marec
 * Mara Jade Skywalker
 * Mynar Devis
 * Nab H'saas
 * Natasi Daala
 * Novoc Vevut
 * Obi-Wan Kenobi
 * Patra Tebut
 * Ph'Olla
 * Pichaff
 * Piris
 * Qui-Gon Jinn
 * Quille
 * RC-1136
 * Rosset
 * Sass Sikili
 * Shalk
 * Shas Vadde
 * Shula Shevu
 * Siralt
 * Taun We
 * Tenel Ka Djo
 * Thrackan Sal-Solo
 * Turl Nevil
 * Vergere
 * Vio
 * Vitor Reige
 * Wilhuff Tarkin
 * Yoda
 * Zekk

Creatures

 * Akk dog
 * Bantha
 * Blembie
 * Bloodfin
 * Embrace of Pain
 * Firaxan shark
 * Ghannoidal certecyes
 * Kag bug
 * Matshi
 * Nerf
 * Nuna
 * Pygmy borat
 * Sarlacc
 * Strill
 * Swoophawk
 * Vhe'viin
 * Villip

Events

 * Clone Wars
 * Battle of Geonosis
 * Destruction of Alderaan
 * Great Jedi Purge
 * Mandalorian Civil War
 * Mandalorian Wars
 * Second Galactic Civil War
 * Battle of Kashyyyk
 * Blockade of Corellia
 * Skirmish on Kavan
 * First Duel on the Anakin Solo
 * Funeral of Mara Jade Skywalker
 * Second Battle of Fondor
 * Wedding of Ghes Orade and Mirta Gev
 * Yuuzhan Vong War
 * Battle of Bastion
 * Battle of Caluula

Locations

 * Alderaan
 * Aargau
 * Bank of Aargau
 * Arkania
 * Bastion
 * Ravelin
 * Imperial Palace
 * Pellaeon Gardens
 * Bespin
 * Bestine IV
 * Bilbringi
 * Borleias
 * Braxant Sector
 * Caluula
 * Caluula Station
 * Centerpoint Station
 * Concord Dawn
 * Corellia
 * Coruscant
 * Skydome Botanical Gardens
 * Endor
 * Abandoned Imperial base
 * Fondor
 * Oridin
 * Geonosis
 * Petranaki arena
 * Hapes Cluster
 * Hapes
 * Kavan
 * Terephon
 * Transitory Mists
 * Shedu Maad
 * Hoth
 * Kamino
 * Kashyyyk
 * Mandalore
 * Beviin-Vasur farm
 * Bralsin
 * Shysa's Memorial
 * Keldabe
 * Oyu'baat
 * Kelita River
 * Maw Installation
 * Mon Calamari
 * Reef Home
 * Muunilinst
 * Mustafar
 * Mygeeto
 * Naboo
 * Theed
 * Nallastia
 * Nar Shaddaa
 * N'zoth
 * Olanet
 * Pedducis Chorios
 * Phaeda
 * Rimma Trade Route
 * Roche asteroid field
 * Tapani Sector
 * Tatooine
 * The Home
 * Quence Sector
 * Vaklin
 * Ziost

Organizations and titles

 * 501st Legion
 * Admiral
 * Agricultural Corps
 * Alliance-in-exile
 * Alliance to Restore the Republic
 * Arkanian Micro
 * Captain
 * Chief of State
 * Colonel
 * Confederation
 * Coruscant Security Force
 * Dark Lord of the Sith
 * Flag Lieutenant
 * Emperor
 * Fallanassi
 * Galactic Empire
 * Galactic Federation of Free Alliances
 * Galactic Alliance Guard
 * Galactic Republic
 * Clone Trooper
 * GalactiSend
 * Grand Master
 * Grand Moff
 * Hapes Consortium
 * Har Binade
 * Imperial Remnant
 * Incom Corporation
 * Jacipri sage
 * Jedi Coalition
 * Jedi High Council
 * Jedi Knight
 * Jedi Master
 * Jedi Order
 * Jedi General
 * Journeyman Protector
 * Lahag Erli
 * Lieutenant
 * Lumiya's Sith
 * Mandalorian
 * Al'Ori'Ramikade
 * MandalMotors
 * Mandalorian Protector
 * Moff
 * New Jedi Order
 * New Republic
 * President
 * Registry of Testaments and Legacies
 * Ryn Network
 * Sith apprentice
 * Sith Lord
 * Sith Master
 * Supreme Commander
 * Sword of the Jedi

Sentient species

 * Bith
 * Ewok
 * Fondorian
 * Human
 * Hutt
 * Irmenu
 * Kaminoan
 * Kiffar
 * Mon Calamari
 * Nimbanel
 * Quarren
 * Ryn
 * Sullustan
 * Theran listener
 * Trandoshan
 * Twi'lek
 * Verpine
 * Wookiee
 * Yuuzhan Vong
 * Zabrak

Vehicles and vessels

 * Armistice
 * Assassin-class Corvette
 * Basilisk war droid
 * Bounty
 * Centerpoint Station
 * Compass Star
 * Dewback
 * Gold Fortress
 * Imperial-class Star Destroyer
 * Anakin Solo
 * Chimaera
 * Loyal Defender
 * Millennium Falcon
 * Nonvideor-class minelayer
 * Ocean
 * Prosperity
 * Resilient
 * Sarpentia
 * Scimitar assault bomber
 * Scylla
 * Slave I
 * Sith Meditation Sphere
 * Ship
 * Spirit of Commerce
 * StealthX
 * Super Star Destroyer
 * Turbulent-class Star Destroyer
 * Bloodfin
 * TIE/In Interceptor
 * TIE/In Fighter
 * TIE/sa bomber
 * Bes'uliik
 * Tra'kad
 * Venator-class Star Destroyer
 * Victory-class Star Destroyer
 * Valorum

Weapons and technology

 * Blaster
 * Crushgaunt
 * Death Star
 * EE-3 blaster carbine
 * Lightsaber
 * Holopic
 * Poison dart
 * Vibroblade
 * Vigilante mine
 * Forensics droid

Food and beverages

 * Caf
 * Corellian brandy
 * Jhen honey
 * Murrih tisane
 * Ne'tra gal
 * Syrspirit
 * Tisane
 * Uj'alayi
 * Vattle juice
 * Warra nut
 * Xirlia

Miscellanea

 * Barve
 * Cezith water-lily
 * Ch'hala tree
 * Clan Skirata
 * Cu'bikad
 * Gandeal-Fondor Hyperlane
 * Hut'uun
 * Huttese
 * Mandalorian iron
 * Memory rub
 * Midi-chlorian
 * Mott
 * Permacrete
 * Pleek
 * Quoit
 * Right of Denial
 * Tassels
 * Theed quoits
 * The Force
 * Dark side of the Force
 * Light side of the Force
 * Tibanna gas
 * Vormur
 * Yun-Harla

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.

Caedus's new Sith lightsaber, as depicted on the cover, resembles that of his grandfather, Darth Vader. Though depicted on the cover, Caedus does not actually wield this lightsaber in the book.

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." The character speaking is revealed as Gilad Pellaeon.

An extract from Revelation was published prior to its release with Fury. This contained a continuity error, Qui-Gon Jinn killed a Sith on Naboo, a reference to the death of Darth Maul in Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace, who was actually killed by Obi-Wan Kenobi. This error was fixed when Revelation was released and the words Qui-Gon Jinn were switched for Kenobi.

In the middle of page 35, Shula Pakasj is misspelled as Shula Palasj.

On the bottom of page 41, Coruscant is misspelled as Corsucant.

On the bottom of page 270, Pellaeon is misspelled as Pellaon.

On the bottom of page 325, Caedus is misspelled as Ceadus.

On the top of page 209, Darakaer is misspelled as Daerkaer.

On one page, Vevut is mispelled Verut.

Pellaeon fantasized about the furor Daala might create, should she decide to become the "first" female Moff, contradicting earlier mentions and appearances of Crowal, a female Moff from Valc VII who supported Pellaeon during the Yuuzhan Vong War.