Keeper's Chronicles is a Star Wars fan-work of Number Wan, created in 1995-2012 as a set of separate stories. The Chronicles include twenty-seven small tales, that are presented as memories or diaries of several people known as Keepers from the planet of Uthel. Each story covers a certain period of Galactic History such as Galactic Civil War, Clone Wars, Great Hyperspace War and several others.
A large part of the Chronicles is devoted to the life of Saire Ornel and her friend and teammate Makk Taukvaster with whom she travels across the Galaxy on a small starship simply known as Grey Sparrow. The two are accompanied by their droids – a heavily modified P2 unit and a unique assistant droid known as Gerbo. Together the team comes through various hardships and obstacles, when people like Erlion[1], master Jedi D'Nar[2]and private detective Greiv[3] assist them in this long journey.
Part of the stories depicts the life of different characters, only slightly related to Saire[4], or completely new, independent heroes with their own fate[5][6][7]. Some tales are connected with each other solely through common planets and cities.
Overview[]
The Chronicles start with Story I, which takes place during the years of the Galactic Civil War. A small DP20 cargo ship is on its mission of delivering valuable goods to rebels on Uthel, when they are stopped by an Imperial Star Destroyer in order to be checked for customs and security. A rebel captain Mordonn decides to take the risk of evading the Imperials, but as he fails – most of the cargo is dropped into space and later found by pirates from the planet of Shiib.
Several people happen to be involved in this plot – a young girl Saire Ornel, who lives in an orphanage house in the city of Fiderkha, as well as a mercenary Makk Taukvaster, who works for a local criminal clan of Sarkoro. They meet each other as both need to leave Shiib with their friends – the droids P2 and Gerbo. Together these four will encounter lots of adventures in the trip long remembered.
Stories Overview[]
Even though each story has its number, the stories are "told" by the Keeper not chronologically, but rather in the order of their significance and the ideas they bring to the reader.
Story I[]
Year: 0 ABY – 1 month after the Battle of Yavin IV
After finding a Rebel container and losing her friends Saire Ornel meets an old man named Erlion, who expresses his interest in helping her. This acquaintance brings the girl to the difficult and mysterious path with lots of trouble and trials. Together with Makk Taukvaster, a local mercenary, she is drawn into the conflict between the Rebel Alliance and the Galactic Empire. As the war is continuing endlessly, a struggle within the Imperial "machine" is coming to its peak, and members of the "Dark Guild" working for the Emperor are hunting down rebels and Jedi in the sector, while both Imperial officers and agents and conspiring against each other in the their desire of rising to higher ranks. The story ends with the battle of Uthel, when the Imperial foces perish in an attempt to destroy the Rebel cell.
Story II[]
Year: 3 ABY – 1-2 months after Battle of Yavin IV Title: In search of the Jedi
After Erlion left the "Grey Sparrow" team, Saire tries to respect the will of her mentor and searches for the Jedi Master D'Nar in the mountains of Tuak'Khan. While both the Empire and the local princess Kaji'Ka oppose Makk and his friends, the real challenge is ahead as a traitor is preparing a trap for the team of Grey Sparrow. A sudden attack by the Empire the Dark Jedi Trillak makes the team leave the system and hide on the scientific world of Quedalur.
Story III[]
Year: around 4 ABY
The Rebel Alliance is planning its attack on Death Star II, but Saire and Makk won't make it in time to help their allies and friends. Instead they change plans as the young girl wants to liberate Uthel from the clutches of evil Moff Iv'Iurius. With much at stake and no one to support their effort, this could mean the last flight for "Grey Sparrow". Little do they know, that Trillak and his Imperial ally Duvar Enego also think of ending Iv'Iurius' rule on the planet.
Story IV[]
Year: 31 BBY Title: Crisis of ideals
Chronologically it precedes the first three tales, showing the conflict between Anarmar and Prolla, designed by a secret ally of Darth Sidious - Dark Jedi Trillak. The crisis is concurrent with expedition of young archeologists Kaya Ornel and Dilay Trenp, who excavate ruins on Shiib – their discovery is both miraculous, as well as appalling, threatening all living beings around.
Story V[]
Year: 212 BBY
The past of Iv'Iurius is partly revealed in this part of Chronicles, including his earliest appearance on Uthel. The events reveal the first time, when the future dictator tried to take power on the planet, as he confronted a local technician Molon Rouvi and the Keeper Erlion, who wasn't experienced enough to use the ancient technique to fight the soulless monster.
Story VI[]
Year: 21 BBY – 11-12 months after Battle for Geonosis
Ten years after the conflict with Prolla, Anarmar encounters new problems, now caused by the Clone Wars. Staying neutral or joining one of the sides? The new crisis is seen as a major challenge to stability of the Commonwealth, while some consider it to be the time of opportunities and chance for bigger changes. With the necessary elections Anarmar looks vulnerable and its allies believe the whole union is fragile and isn't ready for the battles to come.
Story VII[]
Year: 19 BBY
The eruption of Clone Wars on Uthel is a surprise to everyone as the Republic and the CIS fight towards the end of the conflict. Jedi master D'Nar and Erlion participate in an operation to neutralize the Trade Federation battle station attacking the planet. They are assisted by a Republic agent Rius Lapona. No one suspects, that the end of the war is near…
Story VIII[]
Year: 3,955 BBY Title – Shape of Delusiveness
Soon after the massacre at the colony of Vur'Lua the Uthelian Government is preparing for the meeting with the mysterious Elecrians and their leader Arzar Esmut. No one trully knows of their motives. The true intentions of these newcomers might be far from what is known as good will and peace.
Story IX[]
Year: 32 BBY Title - Luck with far-reaching designs
Uthel holds a peace conference in the city of Naijil. While the participants gather in the Old Palace, no one knows, that the intergalactic delegates are in grave danger. The complicated investigation helps to prevent the real massacre, but as the man behind the plot isn't found, most feel safe again, not suspecting, that the rescue mission was part of malicious plans from the very beginning.
Story X[]
Year: around 35,000 BBY Title – The Story of Grandees
The events of this part of the Chronicles take place long before the Empire and the Republic, as well as Story I. The main character is a young and unexperienced ruler of the Shiib Empire who came to power after his predecessor's death, when the whole system is on the brink of collapse. He is manipulated by five cunning grandees, planning to overthrow the young prince and take the throne for themselves. But their plot has flows and eventually the Empire is occupied by its growing neighbor of Baash'Taa Kingdom. The ruler suddenly disappears only to come back and avenge those five who betrayed him.
Story XI[]
Year: 34,000 – 33,000 BBY
Story of Adumora Geledra – a young girl from Uthel, who was taken as one of the students in the Keepers Order for her abilities in the Force. As her powers become many, Adumora uses them to challenge both her masters and the Government of Uthel.
Story XII[]
Year: 19 ABY Title – "Black one"
Story depicts life of Saire Ornel years after the Battle for Endor as she travels to Shiib to participate in archeological excavations in the ancient ruins – ones studied previously only by her great-grandfather Fiandr K.Ornel and where, according to the legend, the last ruler of the Shiib Empire disappeared tens of thousands years ago…
Story XIII[]
Year: 5 months after Battle for Yavin IV Title – New Life
Saire and Makk Taukvaster leave the Rebels for some time and now work as cargo couriers or passengers starship team. The girl wants to find her kidnapped friend Tammika Anshelou, when the team starts getting messages from an enigmatic "Oldy".
Story XIV[]
Year: 9 months after Battle for Yavin IV
Makk and Saire go to Rianu-IX to meet his old friend Zatsekis. Saire is eager to continue her search for Tammika, while Makk wants to talk to his old duros buddy Vingo, with whom they survived terrible events several months before…
Story XV[]
Year: 1 ABY Title – The Ship
Saire and Makk ran almost out of money and can't afford another journey, when they are contacted by Var Jagu, who offers help in return for a small service on their part: he asks them to steal a model of a rare starship from a depository from a wealthy Imperial collectioner.
Story XVI[]
Year: 2 ABY Title – Great Deeds
The team of "Grey Sparrow" rescues refugees from the planet of Dereya and meet a boy Tei-Tei. Fleeing from the Empire they search for the boy's aunt Adeboi, while hiding at a strolling circus.
Story XVII[]
Year: 3 ABY – 3 months after Battle of Hoth Title: Years of Makk Taukvaster
While searching for the arrested rebel captain Neshshe, Makk receives a note from a stranger who presumably knows much about Makk's past and family. In their journey the team comes across a private detective Greiv…
Story XVIII[]
Year: 3 ABY – 4 months after Battle of Hoth. Title – Old Ties
Makk and Saire arrive on Shiib to find Neshshe, who is presumably held in prison somewhere on the planet. They soon learn about the deception and meet an old foe of Makk – Jardo Saloni.
Story XIX[]
Year: 3 ABY – 5 months after Battle of Hoth. Title – From the Other Side
Makk and Saire reestablish their connection with the Rebel Alliance. Their goal is to find an Imperial defector Mordonn that is now working on a secret Imperial project with professor Harchian in the system of Oor'Za. But the scientist has his own plans…
Story XX[]
Year: 3 ABY – 7 months after Battle of Hoth. Title: Greiv Revelations
The detective is asked to investigate a series of murders on the planet of Andani-III. Together with the team of "Grey Sparrow" he finds out the secrets of a small colony, which are not the main challenge of its citizens…
Story XXI[]
Year: 3 ABY – 8 months after Battle of Hoth. Title: False Reckoning
Oldy sends Makk a message from Querna Adostro who asks the team of "Grey Sparrow" to find and rescue her son, who is captured to be held in the elite medical centre on Norvua.
Story XXII[]
Year: 3 ABY – 9 months after Battle of Hoth. Title: Neshshe's Resque
After detective Greiv leaves the team of "Grey Sparrow", Makk and Saire move to Kessel in order to rescue Neshshe from an Imperial prison.
Story XXIII[]
Year: 3 ABY - 11 months after Battle of Hoth Title: Agent Oldy Story
During a small stop, while Makk and Saire plan to buy some stuff for the next trip, their droids P2 and Gerbo suddenly disappear from the ship…
Story XXIV[]
Year: 5 ABY Title: Fragile Stability
After Emperor's death the Rebels struggle to recreate the Galactic Republic and the team of "Grey Sparrow" begins its search for Duvar Enego, the Imperial ruler who survived the last battle of Uthel and tried to escape from justice for all the crimes he committed during the Empire…
Story XXV[]
Year: 30 ABY Title: The Forgotten Galaxy
After the end of the Yuuzhan Vong War the Galaxy is slowly recovering from its wounds. Some star systems are struggling for survival at the edge of absolute collapse. The situation on Uthel is becoming more and more perilous after the abduction of Lady Fassan, who tried to restore peace and stability on the planet all these years…
Story XXVI[]
Year: After 125 ABY Title: The Return
The droids Gerbo and P2 tell the last story about the people they met and served during their very long life.
Story XXVII[]
Year: Around 1,000 BBY Title: Choice of Future
A fleet of unknown starships arrives at the bounds of the Senb'An'Tiin Commonwealth from the so-called Wild Space. The contact with the new sentient life on the planet of Partayo uncovers a mass amnesia of the aliens regarding their origins and history. The return of the memories relies greatly on the choice before them…
Main Characters[]
Saire Ornel – a young girl, grown up in the orphanage house on Shiib, who is helping the family of Anshelou[1]. Her life changes greatly after her friends find a Rebel container, and her best friend Tammika is abducted by pirates. She meets and old man Erlion, who wants to show something to Saire and help her find the way in the Galaxy. Together with Makk Taukvaster and two her droids she comes across many challenges, described in the Chronicles.
Erlion – member of the ancient Order of the Keepers, guarding the Key of Eternity, a powerful relic from Uthel prolonging life of all living-beings on the planet[8]. The Chronicles are told from his point of view, though not entirely. He finds Saire, when she needs help and wants her to take to his place one day. He can't stay with the girl for long and leaves her soon after Battle of Yavin IV. He also asks Saire to find his old friend – Jedi Master D'Nar for guidance.
Makk Taukvaster – a mercenary, working for the Sarkoro Clan on Shiib. He decides to take Saire and Erlion on his ship to Uthel after he is betrayed by his counterpart in the clan – Jardo Saloni.
D'Nar – Master Jedi and a friend of Erlion[9]. Once a member of the Jedi Order he went into self-exile after his personal tragedy. He returned to the Jedi right before the outbreak of the Separatist Crisis. Completely disappointed in the ideals of the Jedi Knights after the Clone Wars he goes into another exile on the planet of Tuak'Khan.
P2 – a modified astra-droid who was on board of the rebel ship[1] before the takeover of the Empire. He saves the main characters several times. Before the Clone Wars he served the Security Forces of Uthel[10].
Gerbo – assistant droid with language and protocol skills. Once served the Royal House of Baash'Taa[11] he later became the property of the family of Ornel. After the Clone Wars he worked in the orphanage house in Fiderkha where he looked after Saire.
Greiv – a private detective who joins the team of Grey Sparrow at some point after the Battle of Hoth[3]. Together they resolve several cases, but later he leaves his friends.
Trillak – a Dark Jedi once a Padawan in the Jedi Order. Being an assassin to an avid businessman he later joins the Emperor and up to the end of his days serves the Dark Guild[1].
Duvar Enego – the Minister of security[11] and later the Prime-Minister of Anarmar[9] who was in league with the future Emperor Palpatine. He was the one who founded the Dark Guild to hunt down Rebels, Jedi and enemies alike for Darth Vader[2].
ZID-17 – an assassin droid, that served Trillak and the Dark Guild for years. He was often involved in various shadowy missions of these people, like extermination of enemies or sabotage of the rivals of his masters[1].
Moff Iv'Iurius – the dictator from the planet of Uthel who is struggling against his old foe Erlion and all others who try to stop him. After the Clone Wars he became a Governor of Uthel for the Empire[12].
Captain Neshshe – a Uthelian freedom fighter, a participant of at least two battles for Uthel, he is arrested by the Empire and is later rescued by Makk and Saire from a prison on Kessel [13].
Captain Mordonn – a rebel captain of DP20 cargo ship captured by the Empire after the destruction of the Death Star. In the end he betrays Saire, Makk and captain Neshshe in one of the cities on the planet of Quedalur[2].
Princess Kaji'Ka – the elected ruler of Tuak'Khan, who is determined to secure both her power and influence on the planet independently from the Empire while carefully playing politics with Imperial diplomats[2].
Jardo Saloni – a mandalorian bounty hunter of Sarkoro clan, who betrays his boss and puts the blame on his death on Makk Taukvaster, who's been his main rival ever since.
Kaya Ornel – mother of Saire Ornel and the granddaughter of Fiandr K.Ornel who participates in the excavations on Shiib. Thanks to her efforts the war on the planet ends[11].
Dilay Trenp – a talented assistant of professor Fiandr K.Ornel and father of Saire Ornel.
Adrio Velenno – last but one Prime-Minister of Anarmar, who participated bravely in the war against Prolla[11].
Tian Galey Farvervo – the Minister of defence of Anarmar, who heads a rescue mission during the Anarmar occupation[11].
Gedar Olmo – a Dark Jedi, servant of count Dooku, who is also the commander for the military forces of CIS on Elecria[9]. While claiming to be a Force wielder, his impatience made him inferior to most Jedi and other Dark Side acolytes.
Yazil Sayakaz – the leader of the Elecrian revolutionaries actively struggling against Anarmar and its allies during the Clone Wars[9].
Nial Krebsen – a rebel pilot, whose father once served the Empire. He joined the Alliance in hopes of avenging his father's death and finding the killer[14].
Querna Adostro – a woman who asks Makk and Saire rescue her son on Norvua[7].
Var Jagu – a wealthy collectioner who asks the team of "Grey Sparrow" to steal a model of a rare ship from the depositary from the spaceport of Garvanar[15].
Nifara Railen – a spouse of Kidean Railen [15]., the owner of the rare ship model who falls in love with Makk and once saving the whole team from death.
Karrus – a merry friend of Makk Taukvaster, who owns a workshop in Fiderkha on Shiib [1].
Behind the scenes[]
The first sketches of the Chronicles were created approximately in 1995 when Number Wan made up short stories related to Star Wars. Most of them were the adventures of the characters from the movies, lacking the ones, appeared later in the final draft of the "Chronicles".
Drafts and Versions[]
The first stories consisted of small notes and/or pictures showing the main characters, locations, events, etc. In time some of them formed a self-sufficient text that sometimes was accompanied by illustrations. There were several albums with such tales.
In the beginning of 2000s there was an attempt to create an animated film, based on Story I, that was almost complete. It had music and sounds, but no voice acting and due to low quality of the video it was never released to the public. It's sequel - Story II – was shot only in the beginning, but the work was cancelled soon after that.
In 2009 Number Wan tried to create a scenario for Story IV, but the draft was ultimately destroyed after the crash of a USB flash. The second version was started in 2010 and depicted characters and events from various parts of future Chronicles, but it suffered almost the same fate. The third version had several copies in order to prevent the possible destruction in the future (it was created in 2011-2012).
In 2011 Number Wan started creating the full version of Story I as a comics, which reiterated the events of the "Keeper's Chronicles. Version III".
Notes and references[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Keeper’s Chronicles: Story I
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Keeper’s Chronicles: Story II
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Keeper’s Chronicles: Story XVII
- ↑ Keeper’s Chronicles: Story XXVI
- ↑ Keeper’s Chronicles: Story VIII
- ↑ Keeper’s Chronicles: Story X
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Keeper’s Chronicles: Story XI
- ↑ Keeper’s Chronicles: Story V
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 Keeper’s Chronicles: Story VI
- ↑ Keeper’s Chronicles: Story XXIII
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 Keeper’s Chronicles: Story IV
- ↑ Keeper’s Chronicles: Story VII
- ↑ Keeper’s Chronicles: Story XXII
- ↑ Keeper’s Chronicles: Story XXIV
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 Keeper’s Chronicles: Story XV