#shane dix

[holonetwork]

Force Heretic promo (2003)

[jadecrusades]

Illustration by Jon Foster. “The New Jedi Order: Force Heretic: Remnant.” February, 2003.

“As the bloodied and weary galaxy faces battle once more, the Jedi take on the formidable task of bringing the last of the Empire into the light…”

The second New Jedi Order novel to feature Mara Jade was book 15 of the series, “Force Heretic: Remnant” by Australian authors Sean Williams and Shane Dix. The cover was created digitally by Star Wars artist Jon Foster, and depicted Luke Skywalker and Mara fighting side by side.

[togoodfriends]

"I'm a Jedi, I stand for life and peace, and I would never hold anything back for the sake of political point scoring. I'd rather get about the business of saving lives."

Jedi Master Luke Skywalker, from Force Heretic I. Remnant (2003), by Sean Williams and Shane Dix

[joellesolo]

Han: I just don’t want anyone getting their expectations up that this trip will be some sort of romantic holiday or something.

Leia: Han, we had our first kiss in the belly of a space slug. Believe me when I say that my expectations of doing anything remotely romantic with you have never been particularly high.

[holonetwork]

This is the sixth part in the ongoing New Jedi Order documentary series I'm producing -- just one episode left to go! This episode kicks off with talk from Timothy Zahn about his unrealized NJO duology/trilogy, which he was offered and had interest in (and ideas! which he discusses), but ultimately declined. What follows is discussion from Sean Williams and Shane Dix about the Force Heretic trilogy. In particular, they give insightful comments on Tahiri and Jacen, as well as the Chiss. At the very end, there is also some discussion of the final NJO short story, Or Die Trying. Enjoy!

[togoodfriends]

“I don't know you, Tahiri, but I don't particularly want genocide on my conscience”.

Jedi knight Jacen Solo, from Force Heretic I. Remnant (2003), by Sean Williams and Shane Dix

[togoodfriends]

“Bottling things up doesn't help anyone. Trust me. I should know.”

Jedi knight Jacen Solo, from Force Heretic I. Remnant (2003), by Sean Williams and Shane Dix

[bornitereads]

Force Heretic III: Reunion - Sean Williams & Shane Dix

Star Wars: The New Jedi Order book 17

Reread: Jan 2024

Last book of the Force Heretics trilogy! All the plotlines are set up for the final two books of the New Jedi Order. Luke succeeds in his quest, only to have Zonama Sekot confront him in the guise of his father! Creepy to say the absolute least. Luke & Co. were searching for Zonama Sekot because it's a living, sentient planet. There are hints at it having some kind of connection to the Yuuzhan Vong, beyond several attacks upon itself by them. Which is my the Jedi are there. Zonama Sekot is now a major, important character for the remainder of the series.

Nom over-plays his hand in his plotting against the Yuuzhan Vong regime. He moved too quickly in the wrong directions. He got caught up in revenge on his former peers instead of keeping his eye on the proverbial pie.

Han and Leia deal with Yuuzhan Vong threats to communication in the Galactic Alliance. They encounter some weird life forms out on a rogue planet. It was very, very sci-fi of Williams and Dix. One of the more interesting things is Tahiri's internal struggle between her Jedi and Yuuzhan Vong selves. When Jaina tries to help her via the Force, she integrates her two selves. Thus becoming basically a whole new person. Well now wholly new, but radically changed.

This book gave a sense of water just before reaching a narrowing of the flow. The story is funneling together, speeding up for the end game. Which makes sense, obviously, two books left!

Info: Del Rey; 2003