Star Wars: Episode I - The Chosen One

"And in the time of greatest despair, there shall come a savior..."

- Tagline

Star Wars: Episode I - The Chosen One is a novel written by author Brandon Rhea and edited by fellow author Victor Dorantes. The novel is the first episode of a re-imagining of Star Wars Saga known as Brandon Rhea’s Alternative Star Wars Saga. The novel deals with the emergence of an eighteen year old from named Annikin Skywalker as the possible prophetic Chosen One, as well as the start of the Clone War. The novel also serves as an introduction to a romantic relationship between Annikin and and Padmé Naberrie, a serving at the  on the metropolitan world of Coruscant.

Rhea devotes a great deal of the novel to the beginning of the end of the, as well as the mysteries surrounding a supposed clone army on the watery world of and the , who have not been heard from for centuries. The rest of the novel is devoted to the rise of Annikin Skywalker and his feelings surrounding the less-than-welcoming Jedi Order, as well as his feelings for Padmé Naberrie who also disagrees with some of the principles of the Jedi regarding love and attachment. Another major theme is deception, most notably with the ruthless slavers of the Trade Federation and Darth Maul as they plot against Utapauan Queen Sabé Arcadia in a massive blockade of Utapau.

Prelude information
Twelve years after the brief Stark Hyperspace War, turmoil engulfed the Galactic Republic. The outlawing of the slave trade in the outlying star systems was met with great dispute and hostility, particularly from capitalistic corporations such as the Trade Federation. Hoping to force the Galactic Senate to change their policy on slave labor, the ruthless Federation moved a large blockade of deadly battle cruiser to stop all shipping to the small, peaceful world of Utapau. However, there was a more sinister plot at work, one that involved the takeover of the Galactic Republic itself. While the Galactic Senate endlessly debated the alarming chain of events, Supreme Chancellor Finis Valorum secretly dispatched two powerful members of the Jedi Order, the guardians of peace and justice in the galaxy, in the hopes of settling the growing conflict as quickly and as peacefully as possible. What he did not know, however, was that sending the two Jedi was exactly what his enemies wanted.

Table of Contents

 * Prologue - The Tragedy
 * Chapter One - Elusive Feelings
 * Chapter Two - Federation Hospitality
 * Chapter Three - Invasion
 * Chapter Four - Otoh Gunga
 * Chapter Five - Allusions
 * Chapter Six - Escape
 * Chapter Seven - Tatooine

Reviews

 * Not a bad start. Rather ambitious undertaking, though. - Solus, TheStarWarsRP.Com/Star Wars Fanon
 * Overall, I admit I am rather envious of this piece of work and your writing skill, to change the characters to what they should have been in the original works. - Xwing327, TheStarWarsRP.Com/Star Wars Fanon
 * I think it is very very good. You are very talented, my friend, very talented. - em.cecile, TheStarWarsRP.Com
 * Very intense beginning. Looking forward to more. - KELIA,
 * Wow, this is amazing. I agree, that was an intense beginning. I love it! - MarasFire,
 * Interesting, this I'd like to see more of. - The_Loyal_Imperial,
 * Very interesting beginning. This has the earmarks of a very well done alternate universe story, and I'm enjoying it immensely so far. Looking forward to more. - Jedi_Linewalker,
 * Wow! I have been blown away by the spectacularity of this fic! I'm so hooked. - JENNA,

Dramatis personae
In order of appearance:
 * Darth Plagueis
 * Darth Sidious
 * Obi-Wan Kenobi
 * Jard Dooku
 * Nute Gunray
 * Rune Haako
 * Darth Maul
 * Sabé Arcadia
 * Malus Palpatine
 * Sio Bibble
 * Panaka
 * OOM-9
 * Jar Binks
 * Rugor Nass
 * Mace Windy
 * Ki-Adi Mundi
 * Yoda
 * Padmé Naberrie
 * R2-D2
 * Annikin Skywalker
 * Greedo

Locations
In order of appearance:
 * Utapau
 * Utapau


 * Coruscant



Organizations

 * Trade Federation
 * Jedi Order
 * Unnamed Tatooine Hermits
 * Unnamed Tatooine Hermits
 * Unnamed Tatooine Hermits

Cast
In order of appearance:
 * Obi-Wan Kenobi ....
 * Jard Dooku ....
 * Nute Gunray ....
 * Rune Haako ....
 * Darth Maul .... (Voiced by )
 * Sabé Arcadia .... Liv Tyler
 * Malus Palpatine ....
 * Sio Bibble ....
 * Panaka ....
 * Jar Binks .... Ray Fearon (voice)
 * Rugor Nass .... Unknown/not yet cast
 * Mace Windy ....
 * Ki-Adi Mundi ....
 * Yoda ....
 * R2-D2 ....
 * Annikin Skywalker ....
 * Greedo .... Unknown/not yet cast

Disclaimer
This novel is the first chapter of a re-imagining of  and should be viewed as such. While many of the characters such as Obi-Wan Kenobi, Jard Dooku, Annikin Skywalker and Mace Windy are present, albeit some with altered names, it should not be assumed that they will be taking part in the same events that they did in Lucas'  or his. Many of these characters will be drastically different and readers should approach the novel with an open mind and a metaphorical clean slate.

The novel also contains elements that could seem disturbing or inappropriate to some younger readers. Like any mature science fiction novel, this novel contains sci-fi action and violence which is sometimes more graphic than the traditional Star Wars story. If such things offend you, it is suggested that you do not read the novel if you do not want to. However, it is strongly recommended that you keep an open mind and read and review the novel for what it is rather than what you believe it should be.

In no way is it suggested that this novel is endorsed or licensed by George Lucas, Lucasfilm Ltd., or any of its subsidiaries. The author has also maintained that he will not change the plot or do anything else to alter the work, including adding homages to users of Star Wars Fanon and TheStarWarsRP.Com, if they are suggested and he does not agree with the suggestion. The only time he will change anything in the novel is if he agrees with it or it is officially requested or demanded by George Lucas, Lucasfilm Ltd., or any of its subsidiaries. However, if a suggestion by a reader makes sense and has the ability to enhance the story rather than change it then it will be given the consideration that it deserves.