The 10 best stories in the star wars expanded universe. Bby before the battle of yavin while aby after the battle of yavin, which of course is the final battle of star wars. Timothy zahn is basically the guy who made the force awakens before the force awakens. Actually, the star wars movies are more known as the book series and this trilogy has millions of fans around the globe. Timeline star wars legends star wars books, novels. This is a timeline for all star wars media considered canonical in the legends continuity, including films, novels both adult and young reader, ebooks, comics, short stories, television episodes, and video games. Despite clashing somewhat with the timeline of earlier clone wars stories, these books were eventually worked into the legends timeline by the essential readers companion.
In other words, in what disney now calls legends, here are the best noncanon stories we wish were still part of the continuity. See the complete star wars legends series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Star wars and history shows how the atomic and hydrogen bombs led to the death star. Simple list of star wars books in order of when they take place, with sidebyside timelines for legends and the new canon.
The star wars movies were a total success and they still are in our days. The complete legends star wars book timeline youtini. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series created by george lucas that includes star wars 1977, the empire strikes back 1980, and return of the jedi 1983. Star wars legends stories cover a timeframe that stretches back to 25,000 years before the battle of yavin and up to 140 years after it, so to make it easier to place a storys chronological setting, lucasbooks introduced five eras of adventure in 2000. If you missed part 1, you can click here to go back and check out the list and get a little background into what a legends title is. The phantom menace 29 bby r ueplanet 27 outbound flight 22. Legend books timeline just picked up my first legends book, swtor revan, and i noticed the star wars legends novels timeline. Books fiction graphic novels novel timeline young adult novels short story timeline free official stories ingalaxy ingalaxy reference rpg sourcebooks nonfiction behind the scenes biographies collecting unofficial books other media star wars audiobooks star wars dvds. This star wars legends article contains information that is affected by the star wars. All star wars fans are welcome here, but this is a proexpanded universe site, and as such, there is a zero tolerance policy for eubashing. This also includes the approximate date in the timeline that they take place.
The original tiein novel series to the clone wars animated series has not been adopted into the new canon, even though the tv series has. Star wars legends is too massive to fit into a single 100 book list, therefore this is part 1 of a multiple part list that contains all novels, young adult books, and ebooks in the expanded universe legends continuity in order of the timeline. Nov 18, 2016 this list of the top 15 noncanon star wars stories includes books that examine sith mythology, jedi training, ancient worlds and the murderous rampage of darth vader. Episode vi return of the jedi tales from jabbas palace mandalorian armor book 1 of the bounty hunter wars slave ship book 2. The movies were extraordinary and the sceneries were really detailed and it was like you were actually reading the books. At present it primarily consists of visual material. The cestus deception and jedi trial were originally placed later in the period. Jedi master agrees to accompany him to an obscure planet on the outer rim to verify the facts. Star wars magazines star wars sheet music strategy guides star wars games. So far i was unable to find an actual complete chronological list the two best results i got was. The star wars expanded universe timeline august 17, 2017 policy guidelines for new and old fans alike.
This movie fills in the gap of the events that led up to episodes lv release. Star wars legends series found in space opera for decades, the legends novels have expanded the universe of star wars in novels as varied and vibrant as the planets and star systems that compose this epic saga. Star wars legends, formerly known as the expanded universe abbreviated eu, encompasses every one of the licensed, fictional background stories of the star wars universe, outside of the original six star wars films produced by george lucas and certain other material such as star wars. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. Star wars novelsstar wars booksstar wars rpgstar wars. It should include all of the known star wars books, not just the main novels including the entire timeline, from the origins of the sith in,000 bby to postnewjediorder books, all of the comics and all the games. Continue the star wars legends universe home facebook. A look at 10 of the best noncanon stories october 26, 2015 cody stasiak 1 comment as most of you reading this already know, when disney acquired the rights to star wars, all of the previously released expanded universe content was discarded as not being official canon.
Attack of the clones compiled by new republic era 5. An absolute must have for any dedicated star wars fan, the galactic timeline tells the entire journey from the beginning of the universe through the prerepublic order right up until the legacy era with everything inbetween. I digitalised the neat star wars legends novels timeline. A chronology of star wars games cheese talks to himself. This visual timeline mostly includes the trade collections of each series. Top ten star wars legends novels part 1 comic book blog. This means that there are now two star wars timelines or chronologies. I was wondering if that list of books has every legends book or if some are left out. Del rey debuts interactive star wars books timeline. A definitive legends clone wars timeline was never established by lucasfilm. List of star wars books in chronological order adinos blog. Ive never read a single dark horse star wars comic. The old republic, rise of the empire, the rebellion, the new republic and the new jedi order. Each novel is attributed to its respective era, along with name, timeline, authors name and date of release.
Some single issues are included, such as oneshots, or issues that are part of a collection but are not in the same time period as the rest of the books. Supporting star wars legends during the coronavirus. The phantom menace, in the era of the glorious high republic, the noble and wise jedi knights must face a frightening threat to themselves, the galaxy, and the force itself. Complete with every legends star wars book ever written. The star wars legends book series by multiple authors includes books dookus secret army star wars. What are the star wars novels in chronological order. It was published on may 03, 2016, by del rey as part of journey to the force awakens. Im a fan of the eu books some more than others but the comics passed me by due to collecting dc and others, i just couldnt afford a whole new universe. This is a timeline for novels, young adult books, and ebooks in the. The time line for the star wars books are indicated with bby before battle of yavin in star wars episode iv. Top ten star wars legends novels part 2 comic book blog.
The clone wars decide your destiny, heir to the empire, star wars. Swdatapad is the ultimate chronological timeline and release date lists for star wars media in the. It is derived from and includes most official star wars books. A complete list of all fulllength star wars novels in chronological order. Here are all the fun facts, references, easter eggs, and legends connections i found in the new book, star wars. Ive seen the movies, the 2008 clone wars series, read some wookieepedia articles, im subscribed to star wars channels and follow the st. Please share this site with your friends if you enjoyed my list of star wars novels. Into the void by tim lebbon old republic era 5,000 4975 bby lost tribe of the sith.
Top 10 star wars legends novels and series last week we started the top 10 star wars legends novels and series, and this week we finish it up the remaining top 5 titles. With a rich cast of characters that includes beloved favoritesluke skywalker, han solo, and princess leia organaalong with. It is not hosted, operated, or sponsored by lucasfilm ltd. Precipice by john jackson miller an ebook novella lost tribe of the sith. Pages in category star wars legends novelsthe following 92 pages are in this category, out of 92 total. Any unpublished or outofprint star wars story will be taken down ifwhen officially releasedreprinted. What are all the books in star wars of the yuuzhan vong war. Great deals on one book or all books in the series. This timeline is organized by chronology, and separated by era, as defined by lucas licensing. The purpose of this page is to actively encourage lucasfilm, disney and del rey to continue making new stories in the star wars eu under the. Star wars legends media books comics short stories tv series video games.
These novels were officially declared noncanon to the star wars franchise in april 2014. The star wars novelizations of the original trilogy are considered canon where they align with the films which means they add no new canon material and actually contain content that is not canon. Updated regularly, with new releases and upcoming titles highlightesd. For example, droids are referred to as mechanicals, yoda was blue, and ben and owen were brothers. A book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted. Star wars novel timeline from old republic era to legacy of. Star wars legends books represent the original star wars expanded universe which is now known as star wars legends. The list is sorted in chronological order, in the time line relative to the movies. The old republic chronological order book series listed in order. Star wars legends the corellian trilogy by roger macbride allen available from rakuten kobo. Star wars author timothy zahn tells expanded universe fans. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. Star wars episode lll was the lateist installment of the star wars trilogy sense its release to the public.
The star wars expanded universe timeline home facebook. Check out the star wars legends link in my nav bar at the top of the page. Star wars is an american epic space opera franchise, created by george lucas and centered around a film series that began with the eponymous 1977 movie. Star wars legends books chronological order part 1 100. So far i was unable to find an actual complete chronological list. Del rey launched an online interactive star wars books timeline so you can see where the adult star wars books fall in relation to each other and the films. Bloodline is a canon original novel, set in the sequel era, written by claudia gray. The best legends star wars book timeline in the galaxy. This is a timeline for novels, young adult books, and ebooks in the expanded. Is there an officialish complete chronological order for. Now that im into the new marvel series i thought id pick up this collection to see if id missed out on anything. Timeline of legends television series wookieepedia fandom.
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