Thrawn Ascendancy: Chaos Rising is the unabridged audio version of Timothy Zahn's canon novel of the same name. It was performed by Marc Thompson and released by Random House Audio on September 1, 2020.[1]
Publisher's summary[]
Discover Thrawn's origins within the Chiss Ascendancy in the first book in an epic new Star Wars trilogy from bestselling author Timothy Zahn.
Beyond the edge of the galaxy lie the Unknown Regions: chaotic, uncharted, and near impassable, possessing hidden secrets and dangers in equal measure. And nestled within their swirling chaos is the Ascendancy, home to the enigmatic Chiss and the Nine Ruling Families that lead them.
The peace of the Ascendancy, a beacon of calm and stability, is shattered after a daring attack on the Chiss capital that reveals no trace of the enemy. Baffled, the Ascendancy dispatches one of its brightest young military officers to root out the unseen assailants—a recruit born of no title but adopted into the powerful family of the Mitth and given the name Thrawn.
With the might of the Expansionary Fleet at his back and aided by his comrade, Admiral Ar'alani, Thrawn begins to piece together the answers he's looking for. But as Thrawn's first command probes deeper into the vast stretch of space his people call the Chaos, he realizes that the mission he has been given is not what it seems.
And the threat to the Ascendancy is only just beginning.[1]
Plot summary[]
Development[]
The audiobook was narrated by long time Star Wars audiobook narrator Marc Thompson and was released by Random House Audio on September 1, 2020.[1] It was produced and directed by Kevin Thomsen with Nick Martorelli as the executive producer.[2]
Continuity[]
In Chapter 6, the book says "I apologize in turn for our startlement to you.", while the audiobook reads "I apologize in turn for our startlement of you."[1]
In Chapter 8, the narrator mispronounces "Ab'begh."[1]
In Chapter 10, the narrator mispronounces the word "shipping."[1]
In Chapter 14, the book says "And he's somehow adapted the fighter's laser to transmit a message. Is that it?", while the audiobook reads "And he's somehow adapted the fighter's laser to transmit a message. Isn't that it?"[1]
In Memories 12, the book says "The center is there", while the audiobook reads "The center is here". In the same paragraph, the book says "vehicles would have difficulty maneuvering through the weekend Creators' Market.", while the audiobook reads "vehicles would have been difficult maneuvering through the weekend Creators' Market."[1]
In Chapter 22, Thrawn's final dialogue is not muffled like the rest of his dialogue in the closing section of the chapter.[1]
Legacy[]
On May 22, 2023 a German language version of the audiobook translated by Andreas Kasprzak and narrated by Thomas Nero Wolff was released by Der Hörverlag.[5] Wolff had previously voiced the Character of Thrawn in the German Dub of Star Wars Rebels, and later reprised the role in the German Dub of the Ahsoka series.
Media[]
Editions[]
- ISBN 9780593215371; September 1, 2020; Random House Audio; Digital audiobook[1]
International[]
- ISBN 9783837164985; May 22, 2023; Der Hörverlag; German language digital audiobook (899 minutes)[5]
Cover gallery[]
Audiobook cover
German cover
Appearances[]
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Notes and references[]
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15
Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy (Book I: Chaos Rising) on Penguin Random House's official website (backup link)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Thrawn Ascendancy: Chaos Rising audiobook
- ↑ Thrawn Ascendancy: Chaos Rising
- ↑ Star Wars: Timelines places the main events of Thrawn Ascendancy: Chaos Rising in 19 BBY.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1
Star Wars™ Thrawn - Der Aufstieg - Drohendes Unheil on Penguin Books' official German website (backup link)