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Hello There! You've found the first episode of The Lost Holocron! Join our book club as each transmission we punctuate a single chapter with discussion. Whether you read along or not, you can follow the action and join our community discussions. Readers and nonreaders welcome! Our first book is Heir to the Empire, written by Timothy Zahn, first published in 1991. It has a cast of familiar and new characters, such as fan favourites Grand Admiral Thrawn and Mara Jade. If you've never read a Sta...

Chapter 2 of Star Wars: Heir to the Empire (1991) (EU: 9 ABY) by Timothy Zahn. The story so Far Beyond the continually expanding borders of the New Republic, Grand Admiral Thrawn and Captain Pallaeon are gathering strength as Thrawn pieces together his master plan to utterly destroy what he still views as "the Rebellion". Chapter 2The introduction of our scattered trio some months after the first chapter:On Coruscant, Luke is farewelled by an ostensibly distracted Obi-Wan Kenob...

Chapter 3 of Star Wars: Heir to the Empire (1991) (EU: 9 ABY) by Timothy Zahn. The Story So FarFive years after the Empire’s defeat over Endor in RotJ on the ex-Imperial capital of Coruscant, Luke, Leia, and Han are struggling not only with their evolving identities, but also with the demands on their expertise as the militaristic Rebellion aspires to establish a legitimate and functioning government. Meanwhile, the Empire has been continuously losing territory to the blossoming New...

Chapter 4 of Star Wars: Heir to the Empire (1991) (EU: 9 ABY) by Timothy Zahn. The Story So FarFive years after the Empire’s defeat over Endor in RotJ on the ex-Imperial capital of Coruscant, Luke, Leia, and Han are struggling not only with their evolving identities, but also with the demands on their expertise as the militaristic Rebellion aspires to establish a legitimate and functioning government. Meanwhile, led by Warlord Grand Admiral Thrawn, the Empire is gathering strength t...

Chapter 6 of Star Wars: Heir to the Empire (1991) (EU: 9 ABY) by Timothy Zahn.The Story So FarFive years after the Empire’s defeat over Endor in Return of the Jedi (1983), and unbeknownst to the New Republic, Imperial Warlord Grand Admiral Thrawn is taking strides in collecting tools and technology left by the late Emperor to aid in his plan to retake territory from — and ultimately destroy — the New Republic.After a parley with smugglers Talon Karrde and Mara Jade to collect ysalamir, Thrawn...

Chapter 7 of Star Wars: Heir to the Empire (1991) (EU: 9 ABY) by Timothy Zahn. The Story So FarThe New Republic and what is left of the Imperial Forces are at a turning point in their struggle for galactic control. While both sides are struggling economically, the New Republic is having trouble establishing itself politically, and the Imperial Remnants are hunting for opportunities to turn the tide. Captain Pallaeon accompanies Grand Admiral Thrawn, the last surviving Warlord appoin...