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Force Exile IV: Guardian is the fourth novel of the Force Exile Series, and the sixth overall Force Exile story, written by Atarumaster88. Set during the Galactic Civil War, the novel continues the story of Selusda Kraen and the Yanibar refugees.
Preface
Welcome, my friend, to a galaxy far, far away. Enter the realm of Jedi and bounty hunters, soldiers and droids, rulers and beggars, alien and human. From Stackpole’s Corellians to Traviss's Mandalorians, come to a universe with the exotica of Zahn, the wit of Allston, the grimness of Stover, the daring of Ostrander, the imagery of Luceno, the detail of Wallace, and most importantly, the vision of George Lucas, to whom we owe it all. And if you listen close enough, you’ll hear the sweet sounds of John Williams’ score in the background. Welcome to Star Wars.
The sharp wind blew through the brown grass as he walked through the endless steppe, his back turned to all that lay behind him. He paid no heed to the temporary swathe his progress made in the fields, nor did the shoulder-high grass bother him. He was used to it, having explored these fields for years in his youth. His mind knew every inch of the land, knew its feel as he walked bare-footed through the grass, knew its smell, that dank aura of decay and dreariness, knew the sounds of the rustling blades of grass.
He had seen much hardship already, despite his own talents. Young and diminutive, he was already stern-faced, even for his kind. This latest hand he had been dealt by cruel fate was merely the culmination of a series of unfortunate events, albeit the most painful for him personally. Now, he was cast out from all he had known. True, the latest incident had been his fault-though he hadn’t meant to cripple that trainee like that in that sparring match-but the root cause lay much deeper, on something entirely beyond his control. It was something he had been born with and could not explain, but it made him different. And now, he regarded it as the largest blessing and curse that anyone could ever have. It had made him the envy of others his age when he could outperform them all, but it had also isolated him. His peers saw him as a freak, and now it had come to the point where he was completely cut off from his people. Now, his only belongings were the clothes on his back and a simple metal knife- a poor way to start the life of a complete exile, but he would survive or die.
He looked at the sun, squinting his eyes against its glare. He would have to travel far tonight before he reached anywhere with decent shelter against the cold nights than the tall kholm grass around him. Reaching out to lightly run his hand along one of the grass stalks, Morgadh clan Kel'nerh sighed as he trudged on, a tiny figure amidst the sheer vastness of the endless grasslands of ruined Honoghr.
Summary
Force Exile IV: Guardian occurs nearly twenty years after the events of Force Exile III: Liberator, as the Yanibar refuge finds itself torn in its allegiances during the Galactic Civil War. Will it side with the Rebellion for the good of the Galaxy, or alongside the Empire, or with other groups even more sinister? Against the stark backdrop of galactic war, Selu, Milya, Sarth, Cassi, and Spectre will see their loyalties tried in ways never before imagined by any of them and meet obstacles they had never thought existed. Selu must come to grips with the nature of the Rebellion and its leadership, while Spectre faces his own personal shortcomings and weaknesses. Meanwhile, Sarth and Cassi embark on a quest that all-too-quickly goes awry, but for Milya is left the most perilous fate: to defend not only her own life, but that of her only daughter.
Sections
Dramatis personae
Galactic Empire
- Admiral Delvardus, Imperial Navy
- Colonel Hagrek, Imperial Navy
- Moff Ardus Kaine
- Cas Niblim, Imperial Navy
- Grand Admiral Thrawn, Imperial Navy
- Admiral Vey, Imperial Navy
Rebel Alliance
- Wedge Antilles, starfighter pilot
- Tycho Celchu, starfighter pilot
- Wes Janson, starfighter pilot
- Derek Klivian, starfighter pilot
Yanibar citizens
- Cassi Trealus Kraen, teacher
- Lena Kraen, housewife
- Rhiannon Kraen, Yanibar citizen
- Samtel Kraen, legal consultant
- Sarth Kraen, corporate executive and engineer
- Sheeka Tull Kraen, housewife, transport pilot
Yanibar Guard
- Hasla Almani, Yanibar Elite Guard
- Milya Tayrce Kraen, Director of Yanibar Guard Intelligence
- Nate Kraen, Yanibar Guard Army
- Selusda Kraen, Supreme Commander of Yanibar Guard
- Spectre Kraen, Yanibar Guard General
Other
- Taelros Bac, holopera director
- Morgadh clan Kel'nerh, Noghri exile
- Annita Daowot Knrr, shipping magnate, YGI operative
- Jorgesoll Knrr, shipping magnate, YGI operative
- Tyber Zann, Zann Consortium
- Urai Fen, Zann Consortium
Development
The author chose the themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and perseverance as the themes of Guardian. The underlying theme song chosen for the novel was "Searchlights" by Falling Up.
The cover for Force Exile IV features, from left to right and top to bottom, Sarth Kraen, Tyber Zann, Selusda Kraen, Morgadh clan Kel'nerh, and Rhiannon Kraen. Using images provided by the author, the cover was created by Solus and laid out similarly to the covers for the other Force Exile novels.
Disclaimer
This work aims to not conflict with canon, as established by Lucasfilm, Ltd. As with all Force Exile works, all terms copyrighted by Lucasfilm, Ltd. are their sole intellectual property, and the author does not seek to infringe on those copyrights. All comments should be left on the author's talk page or on the novel's talk page. Also, edits to the novel should be confined to spelling and grammar corrections. This work contains sci-fi action violence, mild profanity, and scenes that may not be appropriate for children. User discretion is advised.
Special thanks to Brandon Rhea for providing certain elements of Guardian by allowing the author to borrow from Rhea's ASWS, as well as contributing the first name for Taelros Bac.
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