A Pair Of Jedi Knights Race To Negotiate A Truce In 'The Battle Of Jedha'

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Dec 14

The Star Wars High Republic era is nearly two years old now. The first of three planned phases of content for the new era kicked off back in January 2021. Phase 2—entitled Quest for the Jedi set 150 years before the events of Phase 1—launched just a couple of months ago with the young-adult novel Path of Deceit.

The next entry to Phase 2 has been given a release date, and a bit of a preview, as well. A key focal point to Phase 2 centers around Jedha and the Convergence, a planet first seen in the movie Rogue One. The entry is entitled The Battle of Jedha and is an audio drama set to release on Jan. 3, 2023.

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Star Wars recently an audio preview clip that’s a little longer than seven minutes, as well as the following synopsis for the audio drama:

Jedha. The worn streets of this ancient world serve as a confluence for the galaxy. Visited by all, yet owned by none. Here, the Jedi are but one creed among many worshipping and studying the Force. From the Guardians of the Whills to the Path of the Open Hand, countless beings come to learn, and to share, in peace.

As all of Jedha prepares for its Festival of Balance, the galaxy still reels from the violence on Eiram and E’ronoh. But after foiling a plot to escalate the war between the two planets, the Jedi believe that a lasting peace may be within reach. Master Creighton Sun and Jedi Knight Aida Forte arrive on Jedha with delegations from both planets to formally end the “Forever War.” The Jedi hope that the harmony of Jedha’s many factions, along with the signing of a peace treaty, will create a symbol to the rest of the galaxy of what can be accomplished through unity.

But not all are happy with the Jedi’s involvement or ready to concern themselves with peace. Rumors begin to swirl that the Jedi bring war in their wake. The distrust and anger that for so long fueled the Forever War now threaten to corrupt the communities of Jedha. When violence breaks out on the sacred moon, the war that was meant to end on Jedha may soon engulf the entire world.

The audiobook has an original score, sound effects, and a full cast, and it’s available for pre-order. The hardcover edition of the book releases on Feb. 14.

If you’re late to the High Republic party, you can check out how to read the High Republic content in chronological order. Charles Soule wrote the first batch of adult novels, including Light of the Jedi, and he has since been hired as a consultant at Lucasfilm.

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