Star Wars: The High Republic: The Edge of Balance, Vol. 2

Star Wars: The High Republic:The Edge of Balance, Vol. 2
Attribution information
Writer(s)	Shima Shinya Daniel José Older
Penciller(s)	Mizuki Sakakibara
Cover artist(s)	Mizuki Sakakibara
Publication information
Publisher	Viz Media
Publication date	February 22, 2022 (eBook) May 24, 2022 (paperback)
ISBN	9781974728640
General information
Timeline	c. 231 BBY–c. 230 BBY
Series	Star Wars: The High Republic (Phase I) Star Wars: The High Republic: The Edge of Balance
Preceded by	Vol. 1
Followed by	Vol. 3

Star Wars: The High Republic: The Edge of Balance, Vol. 2 is the second trade paperback release in the manga series Star Wars: The High Republic: The Edge of Balance. Written by Shima Shinya and Daniel José Older with art by Mizuki Sakakibara. The eBook edition of the book was published by Viz Media as part of the Star Wars: The High Republic multimedia project on February 22, 2022. The paperback edition of the collection was released on May 24, 2022.

Publisher's summary

A massive, interconnected cross-publisher initiative focused on an all-new era of Star Wars storytelling.

It is the era of the High Republic and Republic expansion is at its height. As trusted guardians of peace, the renowned Jedi protect the Republic and shine their light on those exploring the darkest reaches of the galaxy.

Jedi Knight Lily Tora-Asi learns the Drengir attack on Banchii was not an isolated event but part of a coordinated attack orchestrated by the Nihil. Master Arkoff is on orders from the Jedi Council to help Master Stellan Gios's investigation, leaving Lily in charge of rebuilding Banchii and restoring hope to the community. Lily vows the temple will not be put in danger again, not under her watch! When a disruptive unannounced visitor appears, Lily must maintain her focus as she seeks the best way to protect Banchii, Keerin, and the Younglings from the growing Nihil threat.

Plot summary

STAR WARS THE HIGH REPUBLIC The tragic events of the Republic Fair have galvanized the galaxy. The Jedi and the Republic have gone on the offensive to stop the marauding NIHIL. With these vicious raiders all but defeated, Jedi Master AVAR KRISS has her sights set on LOURNA DEE, the supposed Eye of the Nihil, and has undertaken a mission to capture her once and for all. But unbeknownst to the Jedi, the true leader of the Nihil, the insidious MARCHION RO, is about to launch an attack on the Jedi and the Republic, on a scale not seen in centuries. If he succeeds, the Nihil will be triumphant and the light of the Jedi will go dark. Only the brave Jedi Knights of STARLIGHT BEACON stand in his way, but even they may not be enough against Ro and the ancient enemy that's about to be unleashed….

Media

Editions

• ISBN 9781974732012; February 22, 2022; Viz Media; US eBook
• ISBN 9781974728640; May 24, 2022; Viz Media; US paperback

Appearances

By type

Characters	Creatures	Droid models	Events	Locations
Organizations and titles	Sentient species	Vehicles and vessels	Weapons and technology	Miscellanea

Characters

Soleil Agra (First appearance) (Appears in hologram) Nima Allets Arkoff Torban Buck Lourna Dee (Mentioned only; in the opening crawl) DD-1A (First identified as DD-1A) Keerin Fionn Stellan Gios Krix Kamerat KC-78 Kooba (Mentioned only) Avar Kriss (Mentioned only; in the opening crawl) Lahru (Appears in hologram) Sav Malagán Zeen Mrala Nan Viv'Nia Nia'Viv Marchion Ro Ru-Ru Silar Lula Talisola Farzala Tarabal Lily Tora-Asi Pra-Tre Veter (Appears in hologram) Yoda (Mentioned only) Zaret

Creatures

Nameless (Indirectly mentioned only; in the opening crawl)

Droid models

Astromech droid

Events

Great Jedi Rumble Race Republic Era High Republic Era Dedication of the Starlight Beacon (Mentioned only) Drengir crisis (Indirect mention only) Attack on Banchii (Mentioned only) Great Hyperspace Disaster (Mentioned only) Nihil conflict Attack on Banchii (First appearance) Attack on Hon-Tallos (Mentioned only) Attack on Takodana (Indirect mention only) Attack on Valo (Indirectly mentioned only; in the opening crawl) Battle for No-Space (Indirectly mentioned only; in the opening crawl) Destruction of Starlight Beacon (Appears in hologram) Infiltration on Corellia (Indirect mention only) Republic Fair (Mentioned only; in the opening crawl) Valo Republic Fair (Mentioned only; in the opening crawl)

Locations

The galaxy Coruscant (Mentioned only) No-Space Great Hall of the Nihil Outer Rim Territories Galactic Frontier Eiram system Inugg system Banchii Jedi Temple Hon-Tallos (Mentioned only) Hon-Tallos temple (Mentioned only) Takodana (Mentioned only) Jedi Temple (Indirect mention only)

Organizations and titles

Archivist Doctor Farmer Galactic Republic Jedi Order Grand Master (Appears in hologram) Jedi Jedi archivist Jedi healer Jedi High Council Jedi Initiate Jedi Knight Jedi Master Padawan Nihil Eye of the Nihil Krix Kamerat's cell Storm Pirate Ros Saboteur Soldier (Mentioned only) Spy

Sentient species

Abednedo Anx (Appears in hologram) Aqualish Banchiian Cerean Chagrian Drengir (Mentioned only) Er'Kit Evereni Human Imroosian Ithorian Kyuzo Mikkian Nautolan (Appears in hologram) Rodian Tarnab (Appears in hologram) Togruta Trandoshan Twi'lek Wookiee Zygerrian

Vehicles and vessels

Space station Starlight Beacon Starship Cargo ship Cruiser Star Cruiser Ataraxia Starfighter Jedi Vector

Weapons and technology

Armor Helmet Shield Kyuzo war shield Blaster Blaster pistol Blaster rifle Bomb Cannon Computer Droid Grenade Thermal detonator Lightsaber Split saber Training lightsaber Melee weapon Staff Sword Mortar

Miscellanea

Braid Padawan braid Clothing Robe Jedi robes Death Distress call (Mentioned only) Ear Eye Farm Foodstuff The Force Force power Force Dash Force-sensitive Meditation Forest Fortress (Mentioned only) Galaxy Hyperspace (Mentioned only) Hyperspace route (Mentioned only) Infirmary (Mentioned only) Initiate Trials (Mentioned only) (First identified as Jedi Initiate Trial) Jedi temple Jedi training (Mentioned only) Landing pad Language Galactic Basic Standard "May the Force be with you" Shyriiwook Lekku Lightsaber combat Jar'Kai Montral Near-human Planet Plant Tree Republic crest Season (Mentioned only) Star system Stone (Mentioned only) Time Millennium Second Standard century Standard year Water (Mentioned only) Wood (Mentioned only) Youngling

Sources

• The Fallen Star and Other Book Covers Revealed on the Star Wars: The High Republic Show on StarWars.com (backup link)
• New High Republic Wave 3 Cover Reveals, Starlight Beacon Model Unveiled, and More! on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link)
• The Fallen Star, the Nameless First Look, and More! on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link)
• The Art of Star Wars: The High Republic Announced and New Concept Art Revealed on Star Wars: The High Republic Show on StarWars.com (backup link)

External links

• STAR WARS HIGH REPUBLIC EDGE OF BALANCE GN VOL 02 on the official Previews World website (backup link)
• Star Wars: The High Republic: Edge of Balance, Vol. 2 on Simon & Schuster's official website (backup link)
• Star Wars: The High Republic: Edge of Balance, Vol. 2 on the official Edelweiss+ website (backup link)
• Star Wars: The High Republic: Edge of Balance Vol 2 on the official Google Play website (backup link)

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