The Dark Nest trilogy
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The Dark Nest trilogy is a trilogy of science fiction novels set in the Star Wars
galaxy
35-36 years ABY. The series serves as a follow up to the events of the New Jedi Order
series of novels. The trilogy was written by Troy Denning
. The first installment was released in July 2005 and the final installment was released in December of that same year. This series features heroes of the New Jedi Order. The series was followed by the Legacy of the Force
series.
, most notably those who were students at the Jedi Academy on Yavin 4 in the Young Jedi Knights
series, are called through the Force
to help. They find that their old friend Raynar Thul had found the Killik and been absorbed into their hive mind
. Raynar had been acting as a sinister influence, and the Jedi find that they, too, are at risk of being absorbed by the collective consciousness of the nest. Meanwhile, Tenel Ka, the Queen Mother
of the Hapes Consortium, is impregnated by Jacen Solo
; their daughter's name is Allana.
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35-36 years ABY. The series serves as a follow up to the events of the New Jedi Order
The New Jedi Order
The New Jedi Order is a series of nineteen science fiction novels, published from 1999 to 2003, set in the Star Wars Expanded Universe. The series revolves around the Yuuzhan Vong invasion of the galaxy 21–26 years after the events depicted in Return of the Jedi...
series of novels. The trilogy was written by Troy Denning
Troy Denning
Troy Denning is a fantasy and science fiction author and game designer.-Career:Denning joined TSR as a game designer in 1981, and was promoted a year later to Manager of Designers, before he moved to the book department...
. The first installment was released in July 2005 and the final installment was released in December of that same year. This series features heroes of the New Jedi Order. The series was followed by the Legacy of the Force
Legacy of the Force
The Legacy of the Force is a series of nine science fiction novels set in the Star Wars fictional universe, taking place approximately 40 years after the events of Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope...
series.
Plot synopsis
An insectoid species called the Killik have been expanding beyond their borders, encroaching on Chiss territory. Several JediJedi
The Jedi are characters in the Star Wars universe and the series's main protagonists. The Jedi use a power called the Force and weapons called lightsabers, which emit a controlled energy flow in the shape of a sword, in order to serve and protect the Republic and the galaxy at large from conflict...
, most notably those who were students at the Jedi Academy on Yavin 4 in the Young Jedi Knights
Young Jedi Knights
Young Jedi Knights is a Star Wars series by science fiction writer Kevin J. Anderson and his wife Rebecca Moesta. The series covers the Jedi training of Jacen and Jaina Solo, the twin children of Han Solo and Leia Organa Solo...
series, are called through the Force
Force (Star Wars)
The Force is a binding, metaphysical and ubiquitous power in the fictional universe of the Star Wars galaxy created by George Lucas. Mentioned in the first film in the series, it is integral to all subsequent incarnations of Star Wars, including the expanded universe of comic books, novels, and...
to help. They find that their old friend Raynar Thul had found the Killik and been absorbed into their hive mind
Group mind (science fiction)
A group mind, hive mind or group ego in science fiction is a single consciousness occupying many bodies. Its use in literature goes back at least as far as Olaf Stapledon's science fiction novel Last and First Men ....
. Raynar had been acting as a sinister influence, and the Jedi find that they, too, are at risk of being absorbed by the collective consciousness of the nest. Meanwhile, Tenel Ka, the Queen Mother
Queen mother
Queen Mother is a title or position reserved for a widowed queen consort whose son or daughter from that marriage is the reigning monarch. The term has been used in English since at least 1577...
of the Hapes Consortium, is impregnated by Jacen Solo
Jacen Solo
Jacen Solo is a fictional character in the Star Wars Expanded Universe. The son of Han Solo and Leia Organa Solo and the nephew of Luke Skywalker, he is a major character in several Star Wars novels, particularly the Legacy of the Force series. He replaced Lumiya as the main antagonist of the...
; their daughter's name is Allana.
Entries (35 ABY - 36 ABY)
- The Joiner KingThe Joiner KingThe Joiner King is a novel set in the Star Wars Expanded Universe. It is the first book in the Dark Nest trilogy of novels by Troy Denning. It is set 35 years after the Battle of Yavin...
by Troy DenningTroy DenningTroy Denning is a fantasy and science fiction author and game designer.-Career:Denning joined TSR as a game designer in 1981, and was promoted a year later to Manager of Designers, before he moved to the book department... - The Unseen QueenThe Unseen QueenThe Unseen Queen is a novel set in the Star Wars Expanded Universe. It is the second book in the Dark Nest trilogy by Troy Denning. It is set 35 years after the Battle of Yavin...
by Troy Denning - The Swarm WarThe Swarm WarThe Swarm War is a novel set in the Star Wars Expanded Universe. It is the third and final book in Troy Denning's Dark Nest Trilogy. The book is set 35 years after the events of Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope.-Plot:...
by Troy Denning