Phase I: Light of the Jedi
Phase I: Light of the Jedi is the first phase of the Star Wars: The High Republic multimedia project. The first phase introduces new Jedi characters as they defend the Galactic Republic and dedicate a new space station called Starlight Beacon. It is set 200 years before the Skywalker saga.[5] Phase I was released between January 2021 and March 2022.[1]
Opening crawl[]
Wave I[]
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The galaxy is at peace, ruled by the glorious REPUBLIC and protected by the noble and wise JEDI KNIGHTS. As a symbol of all that is good, the Republic is about to launch STARLIGHT BEACON into the far reaches of the Outer Rim. This new space station will serve as a ray of hope for all to see. But just as a magnificent renaissance spreads throughout the Republic, so does a frightening new adversary. Now the guardians of peace and justice must face a threat to themselves, the galaxy, and the Force itself….[6] |
Wave II[]
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The galaxy celebrates. With the dark days of the hyperspace disaster behind them, Chancellor Lina Soh pushes ahead with the latest of her GREAT WORKS. The Republic Fair will be her finest hour, a celebration of peace, unity, and hope on the frontier world of Valo. But an insatiable horror appears on the horizon. One by one, planets fall as the carnivorous DRENGIR consume all life in their path. As Jedi Master AVAR KRISS leads the battle against this terror, Nihil forces gather in secret for the next stage of MARCHION RO's diabolical plan. Only the noble JEDI KNIGHTS stand in Ro's way, but even the protectors of light and life are not prepared for the terrible darkness that lies ahead….[7] |
Wave III[]
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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 in- sidious 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….[8] |
History[]
On December 15, 2020, Star Wars Insider announced that it would be releasing a line of High Republic short stories exclusive to the magazine, beginning with the short story "Starlight: Go Together" in Star Wars Insider 199.[9]
One day prior to The High Republic's launch with Charles Soule's Del Rey novel, Light of the Jedi, on January 5, 2021 (initially planned for August 25 of the previous year), a live stream was held on YouTube hosted by Kristin Baver and featuring the five High Republic authors and Michael Siglain, Director of Creative Franchise for Disney–Lucasfilm Press. The panel features a trailer, a discussion between the authors about their collaboration, covers and details for upcoming stories and concept art. In addition, Siglain revealed that the story would be divided into three phases:
- Phase I: Light of the Jedi (January 2021 to March 2022)
- Phase II: Quest of the Jedi (October 2022 to May 2023)
- Phase III: Trials of the Jedi (October 2023 to May 2025)
In the same announcement, Michael Siglain confirmed that new stories would be released on a monthly basis, and a webseries called The High Republic Show, hosted by Krystina Arielle, would be aired bimonthly, featuring deep dives into the creative process behind The High Republic, including interviews with the authors, artists and publishers of the initiative.[1]
The adult series included:
- Light of the Jedi, by Charles Soule (January 5, 2021)
- The Rising Storm, by Cavan Scott (June 29, 2021)
- The Fallen Star, by Claudia Gray (January 4, 2022)
The Young Adult novels included:
- Into the Dark, by Claudia Gray (February 2, 2021)
- Out of the Shadows, by Justina Ireland (July 27, 2021)
- Midnight Horizon, by Daniel José Older (February 1, 2022)
The junior novels included:
- A Test of Courage, by Justina Ireland (January 5, 2021)
- Race to Crashpoint Tower, by Daniel José Older (June 29, 2021)
- Mission to Disaster, by Justina Ireland (January 4, 2022)
Media[]
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AN | Adult Novel [hide] | YA | Young Adult Novel [hide] | JN | Junior Novel [hide] | YR | Young Reader [hide] |
SS | Short Story [hide] | SSC | Short Story Collection [hide] | AD | Audio Drama [hide] | RB | Reference Book [hide] |
OC | Ongoing Comic Series [hide] | MC | Comic Miniseries [hide] | CC | Comic Collection [hide] | MV | Manga Volume [hide] |
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AN | Adult Novel [hide] | YA | Young Adult Novel [hide] | SS | Short Story [hide] | SSC | Short Story Collection [hide] |
OC | Ongoing Comic Series [hide] | MC | Comic Miniseries [hide] | CC | Comic Collection [hide] | VG | Video Game [hide] |
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