- Darkest Knight
Infobox SW Books
name = The Darkest Knight
orig title =
translator =
author =Kevin J. Anderson &Rebecca Moesta
cover_artist =Dave Dorman
editor =
country = USA
language = English
era = New Republic
series =Young Jedi Knights
galactic_year = 23 ABY - 24 ABY
canon = C
subject =Star Wars
genre =Science Fiction
publisher = Scholastic
release_date =1 June 1996
media_type =Paperback
pages = 226 (including the excerpt)
size_weight = 6.8 x 4.1 x 0.7 inches
3.7 ounces
isbn = ISBN 1-57297-066-9
preceded_by =Lightsabers (novel)
followed_by =Jedi Under Siege "Darkest Knight" is the fifth book in the
Young Jedi Knights series.Plot
Jacen and
Jaina Solo and their Wookiee companionLowbacca travel to theWookiee homeworld ofKashyyyk where Lowie's younger sister Sirrakuk is about to undergo a Wookiee ritual. Since the ritual is dangerous, Lowie wants to assist his sister, Sirra.However, the
Dark Jedi Zekk has been assigned to lead a raid on theWookiee city of Thikkiiana, a major exporter of computer technology. By executing this mission, he will fulfill his great potential and win the title of the Darkest Knight of the Second Imperium. However, he must face his former friends Jacen andJaina Solo in the process...Blurb
The twins and Lowbacca are off to the Wookiee's home planet of Kashyyyk, whare Lowie's younger sister is about to undergo the terrifying Wookiee rite of passage. The ceremony is dangerous and difficult, and he wants to help her in any way he can.
Meanwhile, the
Dark Jedi student,Zekk has been given his own rite of passage; to lead a raid on the great Wookiee computer center on Kashyyyk. Finally, he will then fulfill his awesome potential. Finally, he will become the Second Imperium's Darkest Knight. But first he must face his old friends, Jacen and Jaina once and for all.External links
* [http://www.amazon.com/dp/0425169502/ Amazon.com listing]
* [http://cargobay.starwars.com/webapps/cargobay/item-detail/292 Official "CargoBay" listing.]
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