Star Wars Encyclopedia: The Comprehensive Guide to the Star Wars Galaxy

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Star Wars Encyclopedia: The Comprehensive Guide to the Star Wars Galaxy is a reference book which was published by Dorling Kindersley on November 19, 2024.^[1] It is an updated version of the previous reference books Ultimate Star Wars (2015) and Ultimate Star Wars, New Edition (2019).

Publisher's summary[]

Containing more than 2,200 entries from the most current Star Wars film and TV series, discover the vital facts about iconic characters, creatures, locations, vehicles, and technology from a galaxy far, far away….

*This definitive title reveals comprehensive histories of 1,200 characters, from icons like Lando Calrissian and Leia Organa to lesser-known individuals like Max Rebo and Therm Scissorpunch. *From terrifying rancors to adorable porgs, learn about more than 100 fascinating creatures. *Chart your way through the galaxy with more than 275 entries on locations, including Darth Vader's castle on Mustafar and the mystical World Between Worlds. *Pick your method of transport from more than 275 vehicles, from the legendary Millennium Falcon to the stylish Naboo N-1 starfighter. *Get up to speed with the latest technology, including the Mandalorian's beskar armor, Luke Skywalker's lightsaber, and more than 275 other pieces of equipment.

Produced in close collaboration with Lucasfilm, this official title is the most comprehensive reference book on the Star Wars galaxy on the market. Meticulously researched, expertly written, and stunningly illustrated, The Star Wars Encyclopedia is an indispensable guide to that devoted fans and newcomers alike will return to time and again.^[1]

Continuity[]

The Sorcerers of Tund are erroneously described as a "group dedicated to the dark side." However, only apostates from the faith embraced the dark side.^[3] The book also erroneously pictures Tarna Miak as an apostate sorcerer.
The destruction of the Ledeve Jedi Temple is placed before the skirmish on Naboo, contradicting the ordering from Star Wars: Timelines.
Ahsoka Tano's homeworld is mistakenly listed as Coruscant instead of Shili.
Kanan Jarrus is mistakenly said to have been blinded by Maul on Atollon instead of Malachor.
The Second Battle of Dathomir is placed after the events of Dark Disciple, contradicting the ordering from Star Wars: Timelines.
The Pirate Snub Fighter is erroneously identified as the Cumulus-class Corsair, which is listed on the same page.
The Inquisitor from the Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi episode "Resolve" was identified as the First Brother, but Lucasfilm Story Group member Leland Chee confirmed that the numbering was a mistake,^[4] and the Databank entry for Marrok was updated on November 20 to label him as the actual First Brother instead.^[5]
IG-88 is erroneously listed on the bacta spray entry instead of IG-11, who healed Din Djarin.
Gideon's third-generation dark troopers are erroneously called second-generation.
The entry for the planet Abafar lists it as being located in the Quelii sector, whereas previous editions placed it in the Sprizen sector.
The Tusken Chieftain and Tusken warrior are mistakenly listed as Human.
The Klatooinian raiders are mistakenly listed as Nikto.
The images are reversed for the Resistance B-wing Fighter and the MC95 Star Cruiser entries.
Stass Allie is mistakenly said to have been piloting a BARC speeder at the time of her death when she was really piloting a 74-Z speeder bike.