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, 350-page German hardcover (Labyrinth des Bösen)
- ISBN 8495070898; Alberto Santos Editor, 233-page Spanish hardcover (El Laberinto del Mal)
- ISBN 8324120890; 2005, Amber, 336-page Polish paperback (Labirynt zła)
- ISBN unknown; September 17, 2007, Russian (Лабиринт зла)
- ISBN 9788025206249; 2007, EGMONT ČR, 284-page Czech paperback (Labyrint zla)
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.
Plot summary
The story begins with Anakin and Obi-Wan leading Squad Seven in an attack on Cato Neimoidia to capture Nute Gunray. After fighting Separatist forces outside Gunray's fortress the group uses harvester beetles as cover to enter through the underground. However one of the beetles startles and run over a mine in the ground causing more of the beetles to startle. Separatist forces then swarm the areas with STAPS laying fire on the clone forces. Droidekas attack from the fortress however Anakin orders an artillery strike on their position effectively destroying the majority of the droids.
Once inside the tunnels Anakin and Obi-Wan decide to split up, with Obi-Wan, Commander Cody, and the majority of Squad 7 going deeper into the fortress to act as bait for the battle droids inside, while Anakin and four commandos pursue Gunray. Kenobi engages Super Battle Droids with his clone forces and while deflecting blaster bolts accidentally burst a canister of spores which are said to have a "dislocating" effect. Upon reaching the fleeing Separatist leaders Anakin's forces position is revealed by a protocol droid, causing the Separatists to change course and send Super Battle Droids against them. Despite destroying the droids Anakin still loses Gunray but before he can pursue receives a transmission from Obi-Wans force requesting assistance.
When he reaches the force though he finds that the enemies have been destroyed, with a "dislocated" Kenobi having defeated over fifty alone with his "new lightsaber form" as Anakin jokingly refers to it. After Kenobi recovers they learn that the commandos inspecting the items left behind by Gunray have discovered something that may be of interest.
Aboard Nute Gunray's ship Gunray and Rune Haako discuss the continual defeats of the Separatists and their evacuation. While reviewing the items he saved he realizes he has left behind his mechno-chair with a special transceiver for Sidious. He and Haako quickly decide to arm the chair so that it will set itself to self-destruct.
At the citadel Anakin and Obi-Wan discuss their find: the mechno-chair. Anakin is determined to examine the chair there but Obi-Wan insists that they wait for Republic Intelligence to show up. Anakin refuses to wait though and has R2-D2 try and run a diagnostic on the chair. While Anakin is talking with Obi-Wan though the chair receives Gunray's signal and goes off to arm itself to explode. Anakin is able to stop it before it does, though narrowly avoiding poison gas emitted from the chair. After stopping it though a recording of a conversation between Gunray and Sidious appears.
On Coruscant Bail Organa meets with fellow members of the Loyalist Committee for a meeting with Supreme Chancellor Palpatine. They are delayed however by Sate Pestage. Back on Cato Neimoidia Republic Intelligence has arrived and is accompanied by Yoda. Yoda tells Obi-Wan that he and Anakin are to try and hunt down this Darth Sidious.
The Loyalist Committee members are finally granted their meeting with Palpatine who despite their insistence that the tide of the war is turning refuses to withdraw certain security measures that have been put into effect on Coruscant. Obi-Wan reflects again how Anakin would have fared had Qui-Gon survived and been his master but is saved from his musings by Yoda and the Intelligence captain. They have found something on the chair that could begin the Jedis search: engravings by a Xi Charrian who signed his name on the chair.
Aboard the Invisible Hand Grievous watches as Nute Gunray's ship exits hyperspace, followed closely by Republic starfighters. He destroys part of Gunray's droid fighter escort as a punishment and considers letting the Republic troops achieve their kill. However he decides that Dooku and Sidious would be too upset with him were he to allow Gunray to die and thus destroys the starfighters.
Anakin and Obi-Wan go to Charros IV to find t'laalak-s'lalak-t'th'ak, the Xi Charrian who worked on the mechno-chair. With TC-16 acting as translator they convince the prelate to allow them to speak with t'laalak-s'lalak-t'th'ak. Upon questioning him however he becomes scared and attempts to flee. Anakin and Obi-Wan chase him down and cause a disruption in the workshop. The prelate arrives and demands that they leave but allows them to ask their questions first. They learn that the chair had come to Charros IV from Escarte and thus continue on with their search.
Republic Intelligence has used the mechno-chairs transceiver to finally crack the Separatist code and have learned that General Grievous is planning to attack Belderone next. They inform Mace Windu and Yoda who decide that they must try and stop the attack. Aboard the Invisible Hand Grievous reflects on his life as a Kaleesh warlord before his fatal crash and cyborg transformation. He is alerted to a problem in the Belderone invasion and finds Republic forces ambushing his ships and evacuating the people of Belderone. Anakin and Obi-Wan lead the Republic forces in the space battle and Anakin makes a bold attack on the Invisible Hand. Grievous realizes that the battle cannot be won and before retreating blasts the refugee ships, killing over ten thousand including twenty-seven Jedi.
Mace and Yoda decide that no matter what Darth Sidious must be rooted out. Grievous meets with Gunray and chastises him for the loss of the mechno-chair. On Kaon Count Dooku reflects on Grievous, his turn to the Sith, and his apprenticeship and service to Darth Sidious. Mace and Yoda meet with Palpatine to discuss the events at Belderone as well as what they have uncovered from the mechno-chair. Palpatine tells them to do whatever they must to hunt Sidious down.
Anakin and Obi-Wan arrive at Escarte and after being denied landing Anakin harasses the patrol ships until a tractor beam pulls them in. A captain of the base arrives and has them arrested but while leading them to their cell reveals himself as Travale, a Republic Intelligence agent. The Jedi are placed in a cell with Thal K'sar the Bith who designed the hyperwave transceiver for the chair. Travales cover is blown however and he is thrown in the cell with them, though not before setting up a power failure. When they escape the cell Anakin and K'sar get to the ship, after battling a dwarf spider droid in the tunnels, and Obi-wan and Travale deactivate the tractor beam. Anakin questions K'sar and by the time Obi-Wan and Travale arrive the Jedi have their next lead.
In "The Works" of Coruscant Count Dooku meets with Lord Sidious and discusses the events at Escarte and Anakin and Obi-Wans search for Sidious. Sidious tells him not to worry and that they will set a trap for the Jedi at Naos III. He tells him to eliminate Kenobi but to allow Anakin to live for he has other plans for him. Palpatine makes an address to the Senate about his plans for taking the war to the Outer Rim specifically the "Triad of Evil".
Anakin and Obi-Wan search for their next source of info, a Lethan pilot on Naos III. After searching, and sampling, several taverns they finally find Fa'ale Leh, now going by Genne. Before having time to question her though they are ambushed and after a chase manage to escape their pursuers. Fa'ale is injured but is able to give them one piece of information. She delivered the ship to an area on Coruscant known as "The Works".
Back on Coruscant Mace leads a team consisting of troopers, Padawans, and Master Shaak Ti into the building they believe the courier was delivered to. Through Republic Intelligence research they are able to pick up a trail of Dooku's unknown visitor. A trail that leads through the tunnels to the senate district. Aboard Grievous's ship Dooku watches Grievous duel with his Magnaguards They soon receive a transmission from Sidious who discusses the events at Naos III, his plans for them to conquer Tythe, and his plans to accelerate the plan for the final stage of the war: regarding Coruscant.
Anakin and Obi-Wan are on Belderone while Fa'ale recovers. Obi-Wan informs them that they will not be returning to Coruscant soon, as they are needed at Tythe. Anakin argues that he wants to be home and Obi-Wan suspects that it is because of Padme. He tells Anakin to discuss it with Palpatine. Mace and Shaak Ti are examining the tunnels and find a repulsorlift speeder bike which leads the search team to their next destination, 500 Republica.In the space battle over Tythe Anakin and Obi-Wan lead Red Squadron in destroying a Techno Union starship and then proceed to enter Tythes atmosphere to assault Dookus stronghold. All of Red Squadron is lost along the way and the Jedi decide to enter through the facilities containment domes. Mace's team is getting close on finding the Dark Lord but are interrupted by a jolt to the building. Upon exiting Mace and Shaak Ti find a shocking sight. Coruscant is under attack.
On Tythe Dooku sends battle droids to delay Anakin and Obi-Wan from reaching him. Captain Dyne and his team have found a door in the tunnel that scans confirm to have one sentient being behind it as well as droids. Mace informs Yoda of the attack and Yoda decides to order all Jedi who can make it back to Coruscant for the battle.
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Appearances
Characters
- Stass Allie
- Sim Aloo
- Alpha-17 (Mentioned only)
- Alpha-98 "Nate", "Jangotat" (Mentioned only)
- Mas Amedda
- Padmé Amidala
- Bail Antilles (Mentioned only)
- Jenna Zan Arbor (Mentioned only)
- Passel Argente
- Seti Ashgad (Mentioned only)
- Darth Bane (Mentioned only)
- Daakman Barrek (Mentioned only)
- Bana Breemu
- Sora Bulq (Mentioned only)
- C-3PO
- CC-2224 "Cody"
- Sweitt Concorkill
- Davijaan "Odd Ball"
- Dexter Jettster (Mentioned only)
- Jan Dodonna
- Dooku / Darth Tyranus
- Cin Drallig (Mentioned only)
- Durge (Mentioned only)
- Dyne
- Chi Eekway
- Sun Fac (Mentioned only)
- Jango Fett (Mentioned only)
- Kit Fisto
- Adi Gallia (Mentioned only)
- Janus Greejatus
- Grievous
- Nute Gunray
- Rune Haako
- Jannie Ha'Nook
- San Hill
- Armand Isard
- Ylenic It'kla (Mentioned only)
- Qui-Gon Jinn (Mentioned only)
- Obi-Wan Kenobi
- Agen Kolar
- Plo Koon
- K'Kruhk (Mentioned only)
- Thal K'sar
- Fa'ale Leh "Genne"
- Shu Mai
- Darth Maul (Mentioned only)
- Sly Moore
- Mon Mothma
- Ki-Adi-Mundi
- Jocasta Nu (Mentioned only)
- Po Nudo
- Lari Oll
- Bail Organa
- Pablo-Jill
- Palpatine / Darth Sidious
- Sate Pestage
- Darth Plagueis (Mentioned only)
- Poggle the Lesser
- R2-D2
- R4-P17
- Ko Sai (Mentioned only)
- Aayla Secura (Mentioned only)
- Tarr Seirr (Mentioned only)
- Narro Sienar (Mentioned only)
- Raith Sienar (Mentioned only)
- Sifo-Dyas (Mentioned only)
- Aurra Sing (Mentioned only)
- Anakin Skywalker
- Shmi Skywalker (Mentioned only)
- Lama Su (Mentioned only)
- Bultar Swan (Mentioned only)
- Wat Tambor
- Terr Taneel
- TC-16
- Tholme (Mentioned only)
- Shaak Ti
- Saesee Tiin
- Tikkes
- T'laalak-s'lalak-t'th'ak
- Travale
- Gregar Typho
- B'ink Utrila
- Valiant
- Eixes Valorum (Mentioned only)
- Finis Valorum (Mentioned only)
- Asajj Ventress (Mentioned only)
- Viento (Mentioned only)
- Quinlan Vos (Mentioned only)
- Taun We (Mentioned only)
- Watto (Mentioned only)
- Zam Wesell (Mentioned only)
- Mace Windu
- Yoda
- Fang Zar
Creatures
- Bantha (Mentioned only)
- Conduit worm (Mentioned only)
- Corridor ghoul (Mentioned only)
- Dewback (Mentioned only)
- Duracrete slug (Mentioned only)
- Gundark (Mentioned only)
- Harvester beetle
- Kouhun (Mentioned only)
- Naos sharptooth (Mentioned only)
- Rancor (Mentioned only)
- Reek (Mentioned only)
- Rycrit (Mentioned only)
- Stratt (Mentioned only)
- Stone mite (Mentioned only)
- Wampa (Mentioned only)
Droid models
- B1 battle droid
- B2 super battle droid
- Chameleon droid (Mentioned only)
- Droideka
- DSD1 dwarf spider droid
- Duelist Elite (Mentioned only)
- E522 assassin droid (Mentioned only)
- FA-4 pilot droid
- FX-7 medical assistant droid (Mentioned only)
- IG-100 MagnaGuard
- IG-227 Hailfire-class droid tank
- IG lancer combat droid (Mentioned only)
- Krath wardroid (Mentioned only)
- Labor droid (Mentioned only)
- Maintenance droid
- Probe droid
- Protocol droid
- R2-series astromech droid
- R4-series astromech droid
Events
- Assassination on Coruscant (Mentioned only) (Finis Valorum)
- Plot to assassinate Senator Amidala (Mentioned only)
- Battle of Naboo (Mentioned only)
- Boonta Eve Classic (Mentioned only)
- Eriadu Trade Summit (Indirect mention only)
- Huk War (Mentioned only)
- Incident at Dorvalla (Mentioned only)
- Second Assassination on Coruscant (Mentioned only) (senator Viento)
- Clone Wars
- Battle of Aargonar (Mentioned only)
- Battle of Antar 4 (Mentioned only)
- Battle of Brentaal IV (Mentioned only)
- First Battle of Cato Neimoidia
- Battle of Coruscant
- Battle of Dagu (Indirect mention only)
- Battle of Deko Neimoidia (Mentioned only)
- Battle of Geonosis (Mentioned only)
- Battle of Hypori (Mentioned only)
- Battle of Jabiim (Mentioned only)
- First Battle of Kamino (Mentioned only)
- Battle of Koru Neimoidia (Mentioned only)
- Battle of Mon Calamari (Mentioned only)
- Battle of Muunilinst (Mentioned only)
- Battle of Neimoidia (Mentioned only)
- Battle of Ohma-D'un (Mentioned only)
- Battle of Parcellus Minor (Mentioned only)
- Battle of Praesitlyn (Mentioned only)
- Battle of Skor II (Mentioned only)
- Battle of Tibrin (Mentioned only)
- Second Battle of Xagobah (Mentioned only)
- Duel on Yavin 4 (Indirect mention only)
- Outer Rim Sieges
- Battle of Belderone
- Third Battle of Tythe
Locations
- Aargau (Mentioned only)
- Aargonar (Mentioned only)
- Alderaan (Mentioned only)
- Ansion (Mentioned only)
- Antar 4 (Mentioned only)
- Belderone
- Bespin (Mentioned only)
- Bogg 4 (Mentioned only)
- Brentaal IV (Mentioned only)
- Cato Neimoidia
- Nute Gunray's citadel (First appearance)
- Centares (Mentioned only)
- Chandrila (Mentioned only)
- Charros IV
- Clak'dor VII (Mentioned only)
- Colonies (Mentioned only)
- Commenor (Mentioned only)
- Core Worlds
- Corellia (Mentioned only)
- Coruscant
- Financial District (Mentioned only)
- Bank of Aargau (Mentioned only)
- Golden Cuff Tavern (Mentioned only)
- Jedi Temple
- High Council spire
- Jedi Archives (Mentioned only)
- Temple's computer room
- Yoda's chambers
- Nicandra Counterrevolutionary Signalmen's Memorial Building
- Outlander Club
- Sah'c District (Mentioned only)
- Senate District
- Ambassadorial Sector
- 500 Republica
- Loijin Plaza (Mentioned only)
- Heorem Complex (Mentioned only)
- Hospital Plaza
- Republic Executive Building
- Senate Plaza
- Skysitter Restaurant (Mentioned only)
- Uscru Boulevard
- Ambassadorial Sector
- The Works
- Westport (Mentioned only)
- Financial District (Mentioned only)
- Dagu (Mentioned only)
- Dantooine (Mentioned only)
- Deep Core (Mentioned only)
- Deko Neimoidia (Mentioned only)
- Dorvalla (Mentioned only)
- Eriadu (Mentioned only)
- Escarte
- Felucia (Mentioned only)
- Geonosis (Mentioned only)
- Glithnos (Mentioned only)
- Gree Enclave (Mentioned only)
- Hutt Space (Mentioned only)
- Hypori (Mentioned only)
- Iego (Mentioned only)
- Ilum (Mentioned only)
- Inner Rim Territories (Mentioned only)
- Ithor (Mentioned only)
- Jabiim (Mentioned only)
- Kalee (Mentioned only)
- Kamino (Mentioned only)
- Kaon
- Korriban (Mentioned only)
- Malastare (Mentioned only)
- Mid Rim (Mentioned only)
- Mon Calamari (Mentioned only)
- Mygeeto (Mentioned only)
- Koru Neimoidia (Mentioned only)
- Naboo (Mentioned only)
- Theed (Mentioned only)
- Theed Palace (Mentioned only)
- Theed (Mentioned only)
- Naos III
- Palace Hotel (Mentioned only)
- The Desperate Pilot
- Nar Shaddaa (Mentioned only)
- Neimoidia (Mentioned only)
- Nelvaan
- Ohma-D'un (Mentioned only)
- Ord Cestus (Mentioned only)
- Ord Mantell (Mentioned only)
- Outer Rim Territories
- Paracelus Minor [sic] (Mentioned only)
- Perlemian (Mentioned only)
- Praesitlyn (Mentioned only)
- Rattatak (Mentioned only)
- Raxus Prime (Mentioned only)
- Rimma Trade Route (Mentioned only)
- Rodia (Mentioned only)
- Ryloth (Mentioned only)
- Saleucami (Mentioned only)
- Serenno (Mentioned only)
- Skor II (Mentioned only)
- Stars' End (Mentioned only) (as expletive)
- Tatooine (Mentioned only)
- Mos Espa (Mentioned only)
- Tusken Raider camp (Mentioned only)
- Tholoth (Mentioned only)
- Tibrin (Mentioned only)
- Tion (Mentioned only)
- Tingel Arm (Mentioned only)
- Tythe
- Vjun (Mentioned only)
- Yavin 4 (Mentioned only)
- Zonama Sekot (Mentioned only)
Organizations and titles
- Assassin (Mentioned only)
- Aurek Team
- Bacta Team
- Baktoid Armor Workshop (Mentioned only)
- Black Sun (Mentioned only)
- Bounty hunter (Mentioned only)
- Confederacy of Independent Systems
- Corellian Engineering Corporation (Mentioned only)
- Coruscanti
- Count
- Galactic Republic
- Commission for the Protection of the Republic (COMPOR)
- Grand Army of the Republic
- Captain
- Commander
- Clone trooper
- Red Squadron
- Red Three
- Red Four
- Red Five
- Red Six (Mentioned only)
- Red Seven
- Red Eight (Mentioned only)
- Red Nine
- Red Ten
- Red Eleven (Mentioned only)
- Red Twelve
- Republic Mobile Surgical Unit "Rimsoo" (Mentioned only)
- Third Systems Army
- Homeworld Security Command
- Republic Intelligence
- Republic Navy
- Galactic Senate
- Loyalist Committee
- Senate Guard
- Senate Intelligence Oversight Committee (Mentioned only)
- Senator
- Supreme Chancellor
- Haor Chall Engineering (Mentioned only)
- Hunvicko (Mentioned only)
- Huppla Pasa Tisc Shipwrights Collective {Mo}}
- Incom Corporation (Mentioned only)
- Industrial Automaton (Mentioned only)
- Jedi Order
- Kuat Drive Yards (Mentioned only)
- LiMerge Power (Mentioned only)
- Mandalorian (Mentioned only)
- Merr-Sonn (Mentioned only)
- Naos III Mercantile (Mentioned only)
- Nebula Manufacturing (Mentioned only)
- Open Circle Fleet (Indirect mention only)
- Podracer (Mentioned only)
- Prelate
- Rothana Heavy Engineering (Mentioned only)
- Serv-O-Droid, Inc. (Mentioned only)
- Sienar Advanced Projects (Mentioned only)
- Sienar Design Systems (Mentioned only)
- Sith
- Dark Lord
- Dark side apprentices (Mentioned only)
- Sith apprentice
- Sith Lord
- Trang Robotics (Mentioned only)
- Xi Char
Sentient species
- Aqualish
- Besalisk (Mentioned only)
- Bith
- Caamasi (Mentioned only)
- Chagrian
- Colicoid (Mentioned only)
- Cthon (Mentioned only)
- Falleen
- Gen'Dai (Mentioned only)
- Geonosian
- Gossam
- Gotal
- Gran
- Gungan (Mentioned only)
- Huk (Mentioned only)
- Human
- Corellian (Mentioned only)
- Ithorian
- Kaleesh
- Kaminoan (Mentioned only)
Starships
- Acclamator-class assault ship (Mentioned only)
- Aggressive ReConnaissance-170 starfighter "ARC-170"
- Alpha-3 Nimbus-class V-wing starfighter "V-Wing" (First appearance)
- Carrack-class light cruiser
- Commerce Guild corvette
- Consular-class space cruiser "Republic cruiser"
- Delta-7 Aethersprite-class light interceptor (Mentioned only)
- Azure Angel II (Mentioned only)
- 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 "Geonosian Fanblade" (Mentioned only)
- Hardcell-class interstellar transport
- Heavy Missile Platform "Droid gunship"
- J-Type diplomatic barge (Indirect mention only)
- Lucrehulk-class battleship
- Lucrehulk-class Core Ship
- Lucrehulk-class Droid Control Ship (Mentioned only)
- MedStar-class frigate
- Munificent-class star frigate (Indirect mention only)
- Nantex-class territorial defense starfighter "Geonosian starfighter"
- Providence-class carrier/destroyer (First appearance)
- Invisible Hand (First appearance)
- Punworcca 116-class interstellar sloop
- Shuttle
- Scimitar (Indirect mention only)
- Spearhead droid
- Storm Fleet "Terror of the Perlemian" (Mentioned only)
- Vanguard picket
- Variable Geometry Self-Propelled Battle Droid, Mark I "Vulture droid"
- Venator-class Star Destroyer ("Republic assault cruiser")
- Integrity
- Yacht (Mentioned only)
Technology
- A99 aquata breather
- ARC trooper armor
- Comlink
- Credit chip
- Cyborg
- Deflector shield
- Escape pod
- Forward Command Center (Mentioned only)
- Holobook
- Holocam
- Hologram
- Holomap
- HoloNet
- Holoprojector
- Hyperdrive engine
- Hyperdrive ring
- Hyperwave transceiver
- Identichip
- Inertial compensator
- Ion drive
- Jetpack
- Laser cannon
- Lifeboat
- Macrobinoculars
- Magcon
- Magnetic cuffs (First appearance)
- Mechno-arm
- Mechno-chair
- Phase II clone trooper armor
- Photoreceptor
- Power pack
- Ray shield
- Repulsorlift
- Saberdart (Mentioned only)
- Sith holocron (Mentioned only)
- Tractor beam
- Transparisteel
- Turbolift
- Vocabulator
- Wrist link
Vehicles
- Air taxi
- All Terrain Scout Transport "AT-ST"
- All Terrain Tactical Enforcer "AT-TE walker"
- FC-20 speeder bike
- High-Altitude Entry Transport-221 Template:Pos
- Low Altitude Assault Transport/carrier (Mentioned only)
- Low Altitude Assault Transport/infantry "Republic gunship"
- Maglev train
- Seismic tank (Mentioned only)
- Self-Propelled Heavy Artillery (Mentioned only)
- Sharptooth Collector
- Single Trooper Aerial Platform
- Snow skiff
- Speeder
- Gian speeder (Mentioned only)
- Skimmer
- Speeder bike
- Surface-effect sled
Weapons
- Blaster
- Blaster rifle
- Combat staff
- Concussion grenade
- Force pike
- Fragmentation grenade
- Gas grenade
- Ion cannon
- Lightsaber
- Proton torpedo
- SC-15
- Space mine
- Thermal detonator
- Turbolaser
- Ultimate Weapon (Mentioned only)
- Vibro-ax
Miscellanea
- Angel (Mentioned only)
- Armorplast
- Asteroid
- Basic
- Blaster gas
- Bota (Mentioned only)
- Bacta (Mentioned only)
- Bith language
- Bronzium
- Brocart
- Ceramacrete
- Chosen One
- Dejarik (Mentioned only)
- Constitution
- Emergency Powers Act (Mentioned only)
- Enhanced Security and Enforcement Act (Mentioned only)
- Military Creation Act (Mentioned only)
- Reflex Amendment (Mentioned only)
- Credit chip
- Crude (Mentioned only)
- Death stick (Mentioned only)
- Duranium
- Ferrocrete
- Gimer stick
- Jedi healing
- Jedi training (Mentioned only)
- Lightsaber combat
- Luma
- Manax tree (First appearance)
- May the Force be with you
- Memory wipe (Mentioned only)
- Midi-chlorian (Mentioned only)
- Montral
- New epoch (Mentioned only)
- Permacrete
- Permaglass (First appearance)
- Plasma
- Plasteel
- Plastoid
- Poison gas
- Polygyny
- Radiation (Mentioned only)
- Ryll (Mentioned only)
- Shimmersilk (Mentioned only)
- Shockball (Mentioned only)
- Sistros (Statue only)
- Stars' end (As expletive) (Mentioned only)
- State of the Republic Address
- The Force
- Dark side of the Force (Mentioned only)
- Disturbance in the Force
- Qey'tek
- Sith lightning (Mentioned only)
- Telekinesis
- Tholoth headdress
- Tibanna gas (Mentioned only)
- Triad of Evil
- Twi'lek izzy-mold
- Une
- Viewport
- Wapoe
- Whyren's Reserve (Mentioned only)
- Xi Charrian language
New Continuity
New Characters
- Bana Breemu
- Sweitt Concorkill
- Dyne
- Chi Eekway
- Thal K'sar
- Fa'ale Leh
- Odd Ball
- Lari Oll
- TC-16
- Terr Taneel
- t'laalak-s'lalak-t'th'ak
- Travale
- B'ink Utrila
- Valiant
- Eixes Valorum
New Creatures
New Events
- Battle of Belderone
- Battle of Coruscant
- First Battle of Cato Neimoidia
- Third Battle of Tythe
New Locations
New Organizations
New Sentient Species
New Weapons
New Miscellanea
- Ceramacrete
- Crude
- Emergency Powers Act
- Lus-ma
- Manax tree
- Permaglass
- State of the Republic Address
- Triad of Evil
- Twi'lek izzy-mold
- Une
- Wapoe
- Xi Charrian language
Behind the scenes
During the fight with Grievous's guards Kit Fisto's lightsaber is falsely referred to as being blue as opposed to its confirmed green.
The events of this novel are referenced in Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith when Obi-Wan tells Anakin that saving his life on Cato Neimoidia does not count in the running tally of Anakin's rescues.
The final three chapters of the animated series Star Wars: Clone Wars were based on early plot outlines for this novel and there are several inconsistencies between the two finished works:
- In the novel, several different Jedi attempt to rescue the Supreme Chancellor. In the series, a trio of Jedi Masters made up of the Togruta Shaak Ti, the Ithorian Roron Corobb, and the Talz Foul Moudama, attempt to rescue him.
- In the novel, Mace Windu fights on a maglev train against General Grievous. In the series, Mace fights droids alongside Yoda.
- In the novel, Anakin and Obi-Wan search for Dooku. In the series, Anakin and Obi-Wan investigate a possible base for Grievous on frigid Nelvaan, and Anakin goes on a spiritual journey. This is cleared up in The New Essential Chronology, which states that the Nelvaan journey happens after the search for Dooku.
- In the novel, Roron Corobb and Foul Moudama are killed very quickly along with two other Jedi. In the series, they are shown in a long pursuit after Palpatine's abductors.
On page 173 Anakin says to Obi-Wan "Obviously you were successful at disabling the tractor beam." to which Obi-Wan replies "Not a skill I expect to draw on again, but, yes, thanks to Travale". This is a clear allusion to the events in Episode IV when Obi-Wan deactivates the Death Stars tractor beam.
On page 224 while Dooku is watching Grievous duel his Magnaguards Form IV: Ataru is misspelled as Ataro.
Collections
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
- The Dark Lord Trilogy
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!)