Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi

Summary

The year afterReturn of the Jediis made particularly important by theStar WarsLegends timeline . Legends – formerly know as the expand Universe – is nearly as one-time astheStar Warsmoviesthemselves , with various comic books and novels order original tarradiddle soon after the release ofA New Hope(originally known merely asStar Wars ) . The Expanded Universe was the officialStar Warscanon until its caption rebranding in 2014 , which deliver it an alternate persistence , though it would often be used to inspire elements of the current canon .

Many important Legends - geological era account take position in the backwash ofReturn of the Jedi , making the twelvemonth particularly noteworthy . Since there are only six Skywalker saga moving-picture show in theStar WarsLegends timeline , Return of the Jediis particularly crucial , as it dish out as the saga ’s ending . Darth Vader becomes Anakin Skywalker once more , Luke Skywalker completes his journey to Jedi Knighthood , and the ominous reign ofEmperor Palpatine end with his demise . Many of theStar WarsLegends timeline ’s most dear tarradiddle are define afterReturn of the Jedi , particularly in the class 4 and 5 ABY .

What ’s the secure direction to learn Star Wars ? Here ’s everything you need to recognise to take in in release or timeline order , and how to include the TV shows .

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10The Rebel Alliance & Galactic Empire Briefly Join Forces

The Truce at Bakura

The 1993 novelThe Truce at Bakuraby Kathy Tyers is an epilog toReturn of the Jedi . In the immediate aftermath of the Battle of Endor , Wilek Nereus , the Imperial Governor of Bakura , broadcast a distress message to The Emperor himself , requesting aid in repulse an invading force of the Ssi - ruuk , a mintage fromthe Unknown Regions . Princess Leia and Governor Nereus organize a truce and combine their forces to combat the Ssi - ruuvi Imperium . Although the Rebel and royal force out manage to defeat the Ssi - ruuk , the Imperial personnel break off the truce once their common foeman was defeated . The Rebellion prevailed , however , and Bakura soon joined the Alliance .

9The Rebellion Becomes The Alliance Of Free Planets

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As show in Marvel ’s classicStar Warscomics , the Rebel Alliance began the process of restoringthe New Republicshortly after the Battle of Endor , renaming itself the Alliance of Free Planets . This transitional government was form simple 24-hour interval after the events ofReturn of the Jediusing the Forest Moon of Endor as its cap and take for the First Conference of Free Peoples on the moon , withthe Alliance ’s member worlds collaborated to furbish up commonwealth while debar the pitfalls of the Galactic Republic . While short - lived , the Alliance of Free Planets was an priceless stone’s throw toward progress the New Republic .

8The Galactic Empire Fractions Into Warlord Factions

Star Wars Legends

As render in various Legends - geological era Star Wars place , the Galactic Empire was not destroyed by the Rebel Alliance ’s triumph at the Battle of Endor . Instead , the totalitarian regime fracture , with various Imperial Military leaders and politico forming their own splinter factions and becoming warlords . The regal warlords campaign amongst themselves almost as much as they fought against the Rebellion ’s replacement sect . Among the most notable Imperial warlord factions were Zsinj ’s Empire , the Pentastar Alignment , and Ysanne Isard ’s faction ( typically refer to as the Galactic Empire ) .

The Book of Boba Fett notes the abbreviated reign of the Empire , which light briefly after the Battle of Endor in canon but live on far longer in Legends .

7Palpatine’s Sith Successor Revives The Sith Order & Defeats Luke Skywalker

Shira Brie , once an Imperial undercover agent , was trained as an unofficial Sith by Darth Vader himself during the Galactic Civil War . After the Battle of Endor , Lumiya not only became a genuine Dark Lady of the Sith , but she also formed the next loop of the Sith Order after Darth Bane ’s post - Ruusan dynasty . Marvel ’s classicStar Warscomics depict her as one of the galaxy ’s deadly menace after Emperor Palpatine , withLumiya notably dueling and defeating Luke Skywalker himself in their first bout on Kinooine , despite Luke having bested Darth Vader aboard the Second Death Star .

Palpatine was the most potent Sith Lord in both Star Wars continuities , but his Legends replacement , Lumiya , match his power and blaze .

6The Alliance Heroes Go To War With Extragalactic Invaders

In plus to contending with purple splinter faction and Lumiya ’s newfangled iteration of the Sith , the starter Alliance of Free Planets also dealt with extragalactic invaders . The Nagai and Tof metal money , who come from the neighboring Galax urceolata known as Firefist , occupy the mainStar Warsgalaxy , with the Nagai ab initio siding with Lumiya ’s Sith and purple faction before siding with the Alliance . The Tof were ultimately defeated and Lumiya was presume idle , though the Sith Lady – in Sojourner Truth – went into hiding , refining her mightiness in the dark side and plot her revenge .

5The Alliance Of Free Planets Evolves Into The New Republic

4Luke Skywalker Meets Palpatine’s Son (& Grandson)

Jedi Prince

The six - bookJedi Princejunior novel serial by Paul and Hollace Davids continues the fledgling New Republic ’s conflict with the Empire ’s warlord factions , but it also inaugurate the descendants of Emperor Palpatine himself . The human - Umbaran cross know as Triclops is the Emperor ’s son , though his weak connexion to the Force and unsuccessful dark side training led Palpatine to condemn him to enslavement in the Spice Mines of Kessel . On Kessel , Triclops would precipitate in sexual love with the former Jedi Kendalina and have a boy , Ken , who had a strong connection to the Force like his mother and grandfather , though he would go on to join the New Republic .

The Star Wars saga ’s ultimate villain , the Sith Lord and Emperor Palpatine , was also the father of several notable characters in canon and legend .

3Boba Fett Escapes The Sarlacc (Twice) & Hunts Down His Impersonator

Boba Fett: Twin Engines of Destruction

The iconic Mandalorian amplitude hunterBoba Fett would escape the sarlacc pittwice in Legends . The first representative was unawares - live , as show in Marvel’sStar Warscomics , but after his 2d ( and successful ) leak , Fett would find out that another bounty hunter , Jodo Kast , was impersonating him , despite lacking Fett ’s skill and not being a dead on target Mandalorian like Fett . As show up in Andy Mangels and John Nadeau ’s comicBoba Fett : Twin Engines of Destruction , Boba Fett methodically hunted down , humiliated , and executed Kast , though he would not bring out his second escape from the sarlacc to Han Solo until 10 ABY .

2Luke Skywalker Resigns From The New Republic Military

Luke Skywalker and the Shadows of Mindor

As show in Matthew Stover ’s novelLuke Skywalker and the Shadows of Mindor , Luke Skywalker clashed with the Prophet of the Dark Side known as Cronal , or Blackhole , who was once the Director of Imperial Intelligence . While formidable , Cronal ’s military group were defeated by the combined might of the New Republic and their Mandalorian ally , though the battle was extremely costly . Luke Skywalker was sickened by the cost of life and subsequently renounce from the New Republic Military to focus on Jedi Knighthood , though he would continue to swear out the New Republic informally and was allow to keep his X - Wing , AA-589 .

After Darth Vader and Emperor Palpatine , who are the Star Wars canon and Legends timeline ’s deadliest Imperial dark side user ?

1Kyle Katarn Defeats Jerec In The Valley of the Jedi

Star Wars: Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II

A millennium before theStar WarsSkywalker saga , the Sith were ostensibly destroy at the end of the Ruusan Campaign , though in truth , the sole Sith subsister , Darth Bane , would go on to found a new iteration of the Sith Order who watch over the infamousRule of Two . The dead Jedi and Sith on Ruusan , however , would stay trapped in what became known as the Valley of the Jedi . The former Imperial Inquisitor Jerec , aided by six other dour side - users and a detail of the Pentastar Alignment ’s military , would set about to soak up the big businessman of the fallen Jedi and Sith .

The former Rebel spy , Kyle Katarn , would not only save the galax from Jerec ’s machinations but also become a Jedi himself . pick up tuition from theForce ghostof the Clone Wars - geological era Jedi Master Qu Rahn , Kyle bit by bit honed his abilities , traveled to Ruusan , and battled Jerec ’s force play . finally defeating Jerec himself , Kyle Katarn also free the trapped Force ghosts , bring in them long - delinquent stoppage in the year followingReturn of the Jedi .

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Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker in Star Wars' Return of the Jedi 40th anniversary poster

Liam Neeson as Qui-Gon Jinn from Star Wars The Phantom Menace, Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker from Star Wars A New Hope, Daisy Ridley as Rey from Star Wars The Force Awakens

Wilek Nereus and Princess Leia Organa form the Bakura Truce in Star Wars Legends.

The Forest Moon of Endor in Star Wars.

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The Nagai fleet over Kinooine in Star Wars Legends.

Star Wars' Coruscant during a celebration in Return of the Jedi.

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Luke Skywalker at the Battle of Mindor in Star Wars Legends.

Mara Jade vs Lumiya in Star Wars Legends.

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Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi

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