Alan dean foster set in the fictional star wars universe, obiwan kenobi and anakin skywalker are sent to the planet ansion to settle a dispute as growing unrest threatens the republics stability prior to star wars. The planet descriptions of ansion are the better part of the novel and some new characters, natives of ansion, are also contributing to the positive. Jul 18, 2019 is not affiliated with lucasfilm, 20th century fox, or disney. The approaching storm star wars audio book youtube. It takes place almost immediately prior to the events of the movie, although the storyline of this book doesnt really have much connection to the movie.
Although it did take some time to get going, i believe that star wars the approaching storm fully deserves a five star rating. Written by beloved star wars veteran alan dean foster, and starring a new character from the upcoming movie, the. Jan 01, 2001 like greg bears rogue planet, it takes place in the years between episode one and episode 2. The film is set ten years after the battle of naboo, when the galaxy is on the brink of civil war. Written by beloved star wars veteran alan dean foster, and starring a new character from the upcoming movie, the approaching storm tells the story of that daring mission. Jul 17, 20 the second of the revamped 9000 series, the approaching storm delivers a recrafted perspective on star wars episode ii in keeping with the drive of the original trilogy of films. Narration for the audio version was performed by alexander. After watching hals edit of episode 1, i was bracing myself for a repeat of my opinion on his last edit. He actually tricked me into enjoying this film, which is a downright miracle given the circumstances. If those are things you simply must have from a star wars book you will probably not like the approaching storm very much. Sarkli was a human male captain in the galactic empires stormtrooper corps during the galactic civil war. If youve ever wondered about a character, an alien or a starship or pretty much anything else youve seen or read about in. This is an interactivecinematic stellaris lets play with a full star wars conversion mod. Under the leadership of renegade jedi master count dooku, thousands of systems threaten to secede from the.
Approaching storm ep 1 pentastar 120 planet gc thrawns. The approaching storm was promising and could have been so much better if mark thompson had narrated it. Cover gallery attack of the clones the star wars expanded. Hal9000 star wars prequel trilogy fan edits now available. The approaching storm in this video i cover alan dean fosters setup book to episode 2.
These are nonfiction books that are a good resource as to whats going on in star wars books and movies. Shu mai first appeared in star wars canon in the 2002 film star wars. Episode ii attack of the clones is a 2002 film directed by george lucas and written by lucas and jonathan hales. Its been a couple of years since i saw this fanedit.
Nov 10, 2017 approaching storm ep 1 pentastar 120 planet gc thrawns revenge 2. Episode ii follows obiwan and his padawan, anakin, as they embark on a dangerous mission to the planet of ansion to stop raging border disputes. Like greg bears rogue planet, it takes place in the years between episode one and episode 2. Prior to his involvement in the empire, sarkli was an xwing starfighter pilot for the rebel alliance. This book takes place immediately before episode ii attack of the clones.
This book takes place immediately before episode ii. Foster was ghost author of the a new hope novelization and writer of the first star wars spinoff novel splinter of the minds eye. The approaching storm is alan dean fosters contribution to the prequel era of novels. Sep 02, 2011 star wars episode iv a new hope 1977 obi wan mos eisley these are not the droids daniel m. I would also like to have learnt more about young skywalker and his development of psyche. This is an interactivecinematic stellaris lets play with a full star wars. I wont see it again anytime soon but i still remember it quite well. A member of the elite storm commandos, sarkli was the nephew of admiral firmus piett and one of the empires best spies, even finding audience with emperor palpatine. The approaching storm was a novel tiein to the release of star wars. What would you rate it on a scale of 15 lightsabers.
Unnecessary galaxy shrinking cameos from classic characters have been cutdown or removed. Now the next adventures in this blockbuster saga are poised to captivate old and new fans alike beginning with the highly anticipated star wars. More than 30 years ago, star wars burst onto the big screen and became a cultural phenomenon. Also like rogue planet it suffers from being unstar wars like. Feb 17, 2017 star wars fan edits and other projects. Star wars episode ii attack of the clones, ataque dos clones, guerra nas estrelas.
The approaching storm by alan dean foster 2003, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. The episode 2 and 3 ones are my definitive cuts to go to. Heres a proscons list i made for myself after i saw it. Ho does anyone have earlier versions of the star wars hal 9000 edits no offense hal youre edits are phenomenal and i like that you make anakin more of a hero im just curious particularly version 5 of tas pm me if you have earlier versions. It is the second film in the star wars prequel trilogy. All images belong to their original creators not me. Commence boarding action empire ep 1 thrawns revenge 2.
The approaching storm is a science fiction novel set in the fictional star wars universe, in which obiwan kenobi and anakin skywalker are sent to the planet ansion to settle a dispute as growing unrest threatens the republics stability prior to star wars. The approaching storm from the worlds largest community of readers. The approaching storm star wars is the prequel to star wars episode 2. Star wars episode iv a new hope 1977 obi wan mos eisley these are not the droids daniel m. An excerpt of the book was included in the new jedi order. Before that, mai appeared in the star wars legends 2002 novel the approaching storm, primarily by alan dean foster. In this video i cover alan dean fosters setup book to episode 2.
Jan 12, 2015 star wars fan edits and other projects. By this, i mean that although the story takes place in the star wars universe and uses star wars characters, it just doesnt have the feel of a star wars novel. Approaching storm ep 1 pentastar 120 planet gc thrawns revenge 2. Its true, the approaching storm is low on the galactic level action.
Contrary to my original beliefs, a good rousing star wars tale can take place without the involvement of the clone armies, and that is demonstrated in this exiting action epic. The second of the revamped 9000 series, the approaching storm delivers a recrafted perspective on star wars episode ii in keeping with the drive of the original trilogy of films. Where to download the approaching storm star wars alan dean foster the approaching storm star wars alan dean foster star wars expanded universe episode 52. Not sure if possessed the being who possesses possessed read the last few posts before making that joke. The hal9000 edits are my favorite of the prequels overall. The approaching storm features the return of alan dean foster to the star wars universe.
Under the leadership of renegade jedi master count dooku, thousands of systems threaten to secede from the republic. Alan dean foster a thrilling prequel to the upcoming movie star wars. Unfortunately, the establishing shot from the deleted scene itself was very much unfinished. Jan 01, 2002 if those are things you simply must have from a star wars book you will probably not like the approaching storm very much. Jun 19, 2012 the approaching storm star wars is the prequel to star wars episode 2.