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Revision as of 17:27, 27 January 2008
Template:Infobox Book Labyrinth of Evil is a 2005 novel written by James Luceno and published by Del Rey. The novel is set near the end of the Clone Wars and directly before the events of Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. Narration for the audio version was performed by Jonathan Davis.
Editions
American
- ISBN 0345475720; January 25, 2005, Del Rey, 362-page hardcover
- ISBN 0739303252; January 25, 2005, Random House Audio, Abridged cassette
- ISBN 0739317350; January 25, 2005, Random House Audio, Abridged CD
- ISBN 0345475739; September 27, 2005, Del Rey, 384-page paperback
Foreign
- ISBN 3442362261; April 1, 2005, Blanvalet, 300-page German hardcover (Labyrinth des Bösen)
- ISBN 8495070898; Alberto Santos Editor, 233-page Spanish hardcover (El Laberinto del Mal)
Publisher's summary
Hardcover
Embark upon a breathtaking adventure that pairs Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker on a deadly hunt for the lord of evil who has torn the galaxy asunder….
The war that erupted in Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones is nearing its boiling point, as the dauntless Separatist forces continue their assault on the teetering Republic—and the diabolical triumvirate of Count Dooku, General Grievous, and their Master, Darth Sidious, fine-tune their strategy for conquest. In Episode III: Revenge of the Sith the fates of key players on both sides of the conflict will be sealed. But first, crucial events that pave the way to that time of reckoning unfold in a labyrinth of evil…
Capturing Trade Federation Viceroy and Separatist Council Member Nute Gunray is the mission that brings Jedi Knights Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker, with a squad of clones in tow, to Cato Neimoidia. But the treacherous ally of the Sith proves as slippery as ever, evading his Jedi pursuers even as they narrowly avoid deadly disaster. Still, their daring efforts yield an unexpected prize: a unique holotransceiver that bears intelligence capable of leading the Republic forces to their ultimate quarry, the ever-elusive Darth Sidious.
Swiftly taking up the chase, Anakin and Obi-Wan follow clues from the droid factories of Charros IV to the far-flung worlds of the Outer Rim… every step bringing them closer to pinpointing the location of the Sith Lord—whom they suspect has been manipulating every aspect of the Separatist rebellion. Yet somehow, in the escalating galaxy-wide chess game of strikes, counterstrikes, ambushes, sabotage, and retaliations, Sidious stays constantly one move ahead.
Then the trail takes a shocking turn. For Sidious and his minions have set in motion a ruthlessly orchestrated campaign to divide and overwhelm the Jedi forces—and bring the Republic to its knees.
Appearances
Characters
- Stass Allie
- Sim Aloo
- Alpha-17 (Mentioned only)
- Alpha-98 (Mentioned only)
- Mas Amedda
- Padmé Amidala
- Passel Argente
- Bana Breemu
- C-3PO
- CC-2224
- Sweitt Concorkill
- Davijaan
- Darth Plagueis (Mentioned only)
- Jan Dodonna
- Dooku
- Durge (Mentioned only)
- Dyne
- Chi Eekway
- Jango Fett (Mentioned only)
- Kit Fisto
- Adi Gallia (Mentioned only)
- Janus Greejatus
- Grievous
- Nute Gunray
- Rune Haako
- Jannie Ha'Nook
- San Hill
- Armand Isard
- Qui-Gon Jinn (Mentioned only)
- Obi-Wan Kenobi
- Agen Kolar
- Plo Koon
- Thal K'sar
- Fa'ale Leh
- Shu Mai
- Sly Moore
- Mon Mothma
- Ki-Adi-Mundi
- Po Nudo
- Lari Oll
- Bail Organa
- Pablo-Jill
- Palpatine
- Sate Pestage
- Poggle the Lesser
- R2-D2
- R4-P17
- Raith Sienar (Mentioned only)
- Aurra Sing (Mentioned only)
- Anakin Skywalker
- Shmi Skywalker (Mentioned only)
- Bultar Swan (Mentioned only)
- Wat Tambor
- Terr Taneel
- TC-16
- Sifo-Dyas (Mentioned only)
- Shaak Ti
- Saesee Tiin
- Tikkes
- T'laalak-s'lalak-t'th'ak
- Travale
- Gregar Typho
- B'ink Utrila
- Valiant
- Asajj Ventress (Mentioned only)
- Quinlan Vos (Mentioned only)
- Zam Wesell (Mentioned only)
- Mace Windu
- Yoda
- Fang Zar
Creatures
- Conduit worm (Mentioned only)
- Cthon (Mentioned only)
- Duracrete slug (Mentioned only)
- Harvester beetle
- Kouhun (Mentioned only)
- Stratt (Mentioned only)
- Stone mite (Mentioned only)
Droid models
- 3PO-series protocol droid
- B1 battle droid
- B2 super battle droid
- Droideka
- DSD1 dwarf spider droid
- FX-7 medical assistant droid (Mentioned only)
- IG-100 MagnaGuard
- IG-227 Hailfire-class droid tank
- Probe droid
- R2-series astromech droid
- R4-series astromech droid
- Spelunker probe droid (Mentioned only)
- TC-series protocol droid
Events
- Battle of Aargonar (Mentioned only)
- Battle of Antar 4 (Mentioned only)
- Battle of Belderone
- First Battle of Cato Neimoidia
- Battle of Coruscant
- Battle of Deko Neimoidia (Mentioned only)
- Battle of Jabiim (Mentioned only)
- First Battle of Kamino (Mentioned only)
- Battle of Koru Neimoidia (Mentioned only)
- Battle of Neimoidia (Mentioned only)
- Battle of Parcellus Minor (Mentioned only)
- Battle of Praesitlyn (Mentioned only)
- Battle of Skor II (Mentioned only)
- Battle of Tibrin (Mentioned only)
- Third Battle of Tythe
- Duel on Yavin 4 (Indirect mention only)
Locations
- Aargonar (Mentioned only)
- Alderaan (Mentioned only)
- Antar 4 (Mentioned only)
- Belderone
- Cato Neimoidia
- Nute Gunray's citadel (First appearance)
- Colonies (Mentioned only)
- Core Worlds
- Coruscant
- Deko Neimoidia (Mentioned only)
- Geonosis (Mentioned only)
- Ilum (Mentioned only)
- Jabiim (Mentioned only)
- Kamino (Mentioned only)
- Koru Neimoidia (Mentioned only)
- Naos III
- Neimoidia (Mentioned only)
- Ord Cestus (Mentioned only)
- Outer Rim Territories
- Paracelus Minor [sic] (Mentioned only)
- Praesitlyn (Mentioned only)
- Rattatak (Mentioned only)
- Skor II (Mentioned only)
- Stars' End (Mentioned only) (as expletive)
- Tatooine (Mentioned only)
- Mos Espa (Mentioned only)
- Tusken Raider camp (Mentioned only)
- Tibrin (Mentioned only)
- Tythe
- Vjun (Mentioned only)
- Yavin 4 (Mentioned only)
Organizations and titles
- 212th Attack Battalion
- Advanced Recon Commando
- Aurek Team
- Bacta Team
- Baktoid Armor Workshop (Mentioned only)
- Bounty hunter (Mentioned only)
- Captain
- Clone trooper
- Clone trooper commander
- Commander
- Commerce Guild (Mentioned only)
- Confederacy of Independent Systems
- Corporate Alliance (Mentioned only)
- Galactic Republic
- Grand Army of the Republic
- Haor Chall Engineering (Mentioned only)
- Jedi
- Jedi General
- Jedi High Council
- Jedi Knight
- Jedi Master
- Jedi Order
- Kuat Drive Yards (Mentioned only)
- Mandalorian (Mentioned only)
- Open Circle Fleet (Indirect mention only)
- Padawan
- Republic Mobile Surgical Unit (Mentioned only)
- Republic Navy
- Rothana Heavy Engineering (Mentioned only)
- Senator
- Separatist Council
- Squad Seven
- Supreme Chancellor
- Third Systems Army
- Techno Union (Mentioned only)
- Trade Federation
- Trade Federation Viceroy
- Xi Char
Sentient species
- Neimoidian
- Ongree
- Quarren
- Skakoan
- Talz
- Togruta
- Trandoshan
- Lethan Twi'lek
- Unet
- Xi Charrian
- Zabrak (Mentioned only)
Starships
- Acclamator-class assault ship (Mentioned only)
- Aggressive ReConnaissance-170 starfighter
- Alpha-3 Nimbus-class V-wing starfighter (First appearance)
- Carrack-class light cruiser
- Consular-class space cruiser
- Diamond-class cruiser (First identified as Diamond-class cruiser)
- Droid tri-fighter
- Eta-2 Actis-class light interceptor (Indirect mention only)
- Fantail (First appearance)
- Ginivex-class starfighter (Mentioned only)
- Hardcell-class interstellar transport
- J-Type diplomatic barge (Indirect mention only)
- Lucrehulk-class battleship
- Lucrehulk-class Core Ship
- MedStar-class frigate
- Munificent-class star frigate (Indirect mention only)
- Nantex-class territorial defense starfighter
- Providence-class carrier/destroyer (First appearance)
- Invisible Hand (First appearance)
- Punworcca 116-class interstellar sloop
- Sheathipede-class shuttle
- Variable Geometry Self-Propelled Battle Droid, Mark I
- Venator-class Star Destroyer
Technology
- A99 aquata breather
- ARC trooper armor
- Comlink
- Deflector shield
- Forward Command Center (Mentioned only)
- Holocam
- Hologram
- HoloNet
- Holoprojector
- Mechno-arm
- Mechno-chair
- Phase II clone trooper armor
- Repulsorlift
- Turbolift
- Vocabulator
- Wrist link
Vehicles
- All Terrain Scout Transport
- All Terrain Tactical Enforcer
- FC-20 speeder bike
- High-Altitude Entry Transport-221 Template:Pos
- Low Altitude Assault Transport/carrier (Mentioned only)
- Low Altitude Assault Transport/infantry
- Seismic tank (Mentioned only)
- Self-Propelled Heavy Artillery (Mentioned only)
- Single Trooper Aerial Platform
Weapons
- Blaster
- Concussion grenade
- DC-15A blaster rifle
- SC-15
- E-5 blaster rifle
- Ion cannon
- Lightsaber
- Turbolaser
Miscellanea
- Bota (Mentioned only)
- Bacta (Mentioned only)
- Bronzium
- Brocart
- Form II: Makashi
- Form III: Soresu
- Form IV: Ataru
- Form V: Shien / Djem So
- Form VII: Juyo / Vaapad
- Gimer stick
- Manax tree (First appearance)
- Polygyny
- Shimmersilk (Mentioned only)
- Shockball (Mentioned only)
- Whyren's Reserve (Mentioned only)
Behind the scenes
The third season of the animated series Star Wars: Clone Wars was loosely based on this novel. However, the series was only based on early plot outlines and is only a pilot. Therefore, there are several inconsistencies between this novel and the animated series:
- In the novel, several different Jedi attempt to rescue the Supreme Chancellor. In the series, a trio of Jedi Masters made up by the Togruta Shaak Ti, the Ithorian Roron Corobb, and the Talz Foul Moudama attempt to rescue him.
- In the novel, Mace fights on a train against Grievous. In the series, Mace Windu fights alongside Yoda against droids.
- In the novel, Anakin and Obi-Wan search for Darth Sidious. In the series, Anakin and Obi-Wan investigate a possible base for Grievous on frigid Nelvaan, and Anakin goes on a spiritual journey.
- In the novel, Roron Corobb and Foul Moudama are killed very quickly along with two other Jedi. In the series, they are shown on a long chase trying to save Palpatine.
- The first mention of Darth Plagueis
Cover gallery
This is a gallery of the different cover variations of Labyrinth of Evil.
See also
- Star Wars: Clone Wars Volume II
- Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (novel)
- Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader
External links
- Coming Soon: Labyrinth of Evil on StarWars.com (backup link (eu/lit/novel/news20040716.html) not verified!)
- James Luceno: Navigating the Labyrinth of Evil on StarWars.com (backup link (eu/lit/novel/f20050125/index.html) not verified!)