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| + | '''''Jedi Apprentice: The Rising Force''''' is a [[Star Wars Legends|''Star Wars'' Legends]] junior novel written by [[Dave Wolverton]]. The book was published by [[Scholastic Inc.]] on [[May 3]], [[1999]], and it is the first installment of the ''[[Jedi Apprentice]]'' book series. ''Jedi Apprentice: The Rising Force'' is set in the year [[44 BBY/Legends|44 BBY]], and it follows [[Obi-Wan Kenobi/Legends|Obi-Wan Kenobi]] under the tutelage of [[Qui-Gon Jinn/Legends|Qui-Gon Jinn]]. |
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| − | '''''The Rising Force''''' is the first book in the young readers ''[[Jedi Apprentice]]'' series and the only book in the series written by [[Dave Wolverton]], all of the following books in the series having been written by [[Jude Watson]]. The series explores the adventures of [[Qui-Gon Jinn/Legends|Qui-Gon Jinn]] and [[Obi-Wan Kenobi/Legends|Obi-Wan Kenobi]] prior to the events of [[Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace|''Star Wars'': Episode I ''The Phantom Menace'']]. |
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| − | *ISBN 0590519220 & ISBN 0439012864; [[Scholastic Inc.|Scholastic]], [[June]] [[1999]], 171-page paperback |
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==Publisher's summary== |
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| − | + | ''Peace over anger.<br />Honor over hate.<br />Strength over fear.'' |
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| − | ''Twelve-year-old Obi-Wan Kenobi desperately wants to be a [[Jedi Knight/Legends|Jedi Knight]]. After years at the [[Jedi Temple]], he knows the power of the [[Lightsaber/Legends|lightsaber]] and [[The Force/Legends|the Force]]. But he cannot control his own anger and fear. Because of this, the [[Jedi Master/Legends|Jedi Master]] Qui-Gon Jinn will not take him on as a [[Padawan/Legends|Padawan]] apprentice.'' |
+ | ''Twelve-year-old [[Obi-Wan Kenobi/Legends|Obi-Wan Kenobi]] desperately wants to be a [[Jedi Knight/Legends|Jedi Knight]]. After years at the [[Jedi Temple]], he knows the power of the [[Lightsaber/Legends|lightsaber]] and [[The Force/Legends|the Force]]. But he cannot control his own anger and fear. Because of this, the [[Jedi Master/Legends|Jedi Master]] [[Qui-Gon Jinn/Legends|Qui-Gon Jinn]] will not take him on as a [[Padawan/Legends|Padawan]] apprentice.'' |
| − | ''Now Obi-Wan is about to have his first encounter with true evil. He must face off against unexpected |
+ | ''Now Obi-Wan is about to have his first encounter with true evil. He must face off against unexpected enemies—and face up to his own dark wishes.'' |
''Only then can his education as a [[Jedi/Legends|Jedi]] truly begin.'' |
''Only then can his education as a [[Jedi/Legends|Jedi]] truly begin.'' |
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| − | Just before his 13th [[Birthday/Legends|birthday]], Obi-Wan Kenobi left [[Yoda/Legends|Yoda]] and the other teachers at the [[Jedi Temple]]. He was not supposed to become a Padawan, rather, he was assigned to be a farmer. Trying too hard to become [[Qui-Gon Jinn/Legends|Qui-Gon Jinn's]] [[Padawan/Legends|Padawan]], Obi-Wan showed his lack of discipline, and that—in addition to Qui-Gon's mysterious past—kept them apart. But the Force kept pulling the two together: Obi-Wan resigned himself to the [[Jedi/Legends|Jedi]] [[Agricultural Corps/Legends|Agricultural Corps]] on barren [[Bandomeer/Legends|Bandomeer]], only to find that Qui-Gon was on a mission to the same planet. Traveling there on a mining ship, the two had to work together to forge a truce between the warring [[Hutt/Legends|Hutt]], [[Whiphid/Legends|Whiphid]], and [[Arcona/Legends|Arconan]] miners on board. The inexperienced Obi-Wan stirred up trouble but received plenty of chances to redeem himself later—after the [[Pirate/Legends|pirates]] attacked and the ship crash-landed on a hostile planet with the crew still at each others' throats. |
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Both Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan left for Bandomeer, however en route they were attacked by unknown criminals. After working together to defeat the criminals, the two continued to Bandomeer. When they arrived, Qui-Gon discovered that the planet didn't need Jedi assistance after all and that it was all a ruse, set up by Qui-Gon's former Padawan, [[Xanatos]], the leader of the criminals who attacked the two before, the [[Offworld Mining Corporation]], a criminal organization terrorizing all of Bandomeer. |
Both Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan left for Bandomeer, however en route they were attacked by unknown criminals. After working together to defeat the criminals, the two continued to Bandomeer. When they arrived, Qui-Gon discovered that the planet didn't need Jedi assistance after all and that it was all a ruse, set up by Qui-Gon's former Padawan, [[Xanatos]], the leader of the criminals who attacked the two before, the [[Offworld Mining Corporation]], a criminal organization terrorizing all of Bandomeer. |
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| + | *{{Scholastic|https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/books/star-wars-j-a--01-the-rising-force-by-dave-wolverton|The Rising Force|https://web.archive.org/web/20181218045619/https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/books/star-wars-j-a--01-the-rising-force-by-dave-wolverton}} |
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Revision as of 04:59, 18 December 2018
Warning: This infobox has missing parameters: title and unrecognized parameters: book name, era Jedi Apprentice: The Rising Force is a Star Wars Legends junior novel written by Dave Wolverton. The book was published by Scholastic Inc. on May 3, 1999, and it is the first installment of the Jedi Apprentice book series. Jedi Apprentice: The Rising Force is set in the year 44 BBY, and it follows Obi-Wan Kenobi under the tutelage of Qui-Gon Jinn.
Publisher's summary
Peace over anger.
Honor over hate.
Strength over fear.
Twelve-year-old Obi-Wan Kenobi desperately wants to be a Jedi Knight. After years at the Jedi Temple, he knows the power of the lightsaber and the Force. But he cannot control his own anger and fear. Because of this, the Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn will not take him on as a Padawan apprentice.
Now Obi-Wan is about to have his first encounter with true evil. He must face off against unexpected enemies—and face up to his own dark wishes.
Only then can his education as a Jedi truly begin.
Plot summary
Obi-Wan sparred with another Jedi apprentice, Bruck Chun, under the supervision of Yoda. Throughout the battle, Bruck grew increasingly angrier, as did Obi-Wan, but Obi-Wan eventually emerged victorious, tiring his opponent to the point of defeat. Yoda dispensed sage advice, but neither apprentice paid attention. After their Master left, Bruck taunted Obi-Wan into another, unauthorized, battle. Both boys fought until they were exhausted. Obi-Wan left the training area and returned to his room, but Bruck traveled up to the infirmary, muttered Obi-Wan's name, and pretended to pass out: his plan all along was to discredit Obi-Wan.
Later that evening, as Obi-Wan bandaged his wounds, his clan Master, Docent Vant, arrived with shocking news: Vant's datapad detailed Obi-Wan's orders to report to the freighter Monument for transfer to the Agricultural Corps. Obi-Wan protested the decision, claiming that he could still become a Jedi Knight, but Docent was firm, and finally Obi-Wan conceded. He packed his bags, and after a tearful encounter with his Mon Calamari friend Bant, he went to bed in a state of despondency, in a world that now lacked meaning for him.
The next morning, Obi-Wan prepared to leave. The medics healed his burns, and he traveled down to the refrectory for one last meal at the Temple. During breakfast, he said goodbye to his friends Garen Muln and Reeft, as well as Bant. All three tried to reassure him, but he was unaffected by their consolation. It was the taunts of Bruck Chun and his friend Aalto that struck closer to home. Although Reeft broke the mood with some timely, food-related humor, it was clear that Obi-Wan felt that there was no hope remaining.
However, on top of one of the Temple's tallest towers, in the Room of a Thousand Fountains, Yoda was arguing on his behalf. Although Mace Windu was originally skeptical, the testimony of Advanced Jedi Training Droid 6, a witness to the fight, swayed him. Yoda said that both Bruck and Obi-Wan would be allowed to spar for Qui-Gon Jinn that afternoon.
Later that afternoon, Obi-Wan and Bruck sparred. Obi-Wan was fighting well, but because this was his last chance to be claimed as a Padawan, he suddenly attacked furiously, defeating Bruck. He went to Qui-Gon Jinn, sure that now that he had proven himself, Qui-Gon would accept him as a Padawan. However, Qui-Gon disapproved of his aggressive fighting style, and rejected him, saying that Obi-Wan would be at too great a risk for the dark side. Obi-Wan silently left the Temple, sadder than ever before.
Meanwhile, Qui-Gon entered the Map Room, upset by the memory of Obi-Wan's expression. Yoda approached and confronted him, saying that if he did not take Obi-Wan as a Padawan, Obi-Wan's dreams would die. Qui-Gon prevaricated, saying that perhaps he would choose a Padawan next year. Yoda chided him for his reluctance, and reminded Qui-Gon that he too fought angrily as a boy. But Qui-Gon still refused to take Obi-Wan. Yoda warned him that if he did not choose an apprentice, he might end up with one anyway. Qui-Gon enquired as to Obi-Wan's assignment. Yoda replied that he was to work with the Agricultural Corps on Bandomeer, a statement that surprised Qui-Gon, who was just assigned a mission on the same planet. Yoda responded that Bandomeer is a good place for young Jedi to learn, and left Qui-Gon with the advice that he too still had more to learn.
Both Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan left for Bandomeer, however en route they were attacked by unknown criminals. After working together to defeat the criminals, the two continued to Bandomeer. When they arrived, Qui-Gon discovered that the planet didn't need Jedi assistance after all and that it was all a ruse, set up by Qui-Gon's former Padawan, Xanatos, the leader of the criminals who attacked the two before, the Offworld Mining Corporation, a criminal organization terrorizing all of Bandomeer.
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- ISBN 9780590519229; May 3, 1999; Scholastic Inc.; US paperback[1]
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Apprentice: The Rising Force Jedi Apprentice: The Rising Force on Scholastic Inc.'s official website (Apprentice: The Rising Force backup link (Jedi Apprentice: The Rising Force) not verified!)- The Rising Force (Star Wars: Jedi Apprentice, Book 1) on Amazon.com (backup link)
