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Catalyst: A Rogue One Novel
by James Luceno
Excellent. Catalyst completely succeeded at enhancing my anticipation for Rogue One. James Luceno is one of my favorite Star Wars authors and he delivered his best work since Darth Plagueis.
The rich background the novel explores is packed with intensity fascinating world building and character building that has shaped and enhanced my expectations for what we will see in the film. Commander Orson Krennic being the best example of this. Luceno has painted a picture of an absolutely devious and manipulating man willing to bend situations, people, and even whole worlds to his needs. Not since Palpatine himself has such a well crafted puppet master been seen in this universe. I cannot wait to see more of him on screen. Galen and Lyra Erso also proved to be very compelling and I hope both play a strong role in Rogue One, Lyra especially. Her character was very strongly written and I hope she doesn't die in the film's prologue.
As the canon development of the Death Star is explored, Catalyst details a much more satisfying history for the battle station and it's origins than we had in the old Expanded Universe. It's origins as a weapon to supposedly end The Clone Wars and the "arms race" with Dooku to complete such a weapon was an immensely fascinating concept that tied well into the Star Wars mythology. Even more interesting was how Kyber crystals were brought into the plot and how they were explored. Previously, Kyber crystals and their nature had only been hinted at, but Catalyst delved deeply into what they are and their relationship to the Force. The concepts introduced definitely stay true to the aspects of space fantasy that Star Wars needs to remain true to itself.
I have the highest of hopes for Rogue One and I truly feel that it may surpass The Force Awakens. Catalyst gives us a tantalizing taste of the very rich backstory of the film and gives fans the best possible lead in to the film. If this is what we can expect of the Lucasfilm Story Group I as a fan cannot wait for more. Bring on the movie!
The rich background the novel explores is packed with intensity fascinating world building and character building that has shaped and enhanced my expectations for what we will see in the film. Commander Orson Krennic being the best example of this. Luceno has painted a picture of an absolutely devious and manipulating man willing to bend situations, people, and even whole worlds to his needs. Not since Palpatine himself has such a well crafted puppet master been seen in this universe. I cannot wait to see more of him on screen. Galen and Lyra Erso also proved to be very compelling and I hope both play a strong role in Rogue One, Lyra especially. Her character was very strongly written and I hope she doesn't die in the film's prologue.
As the canon development of the Death Star is explored, Catalyst details a much more satisfying history for the battle station and it's origins than we had in the old Expanded Universe. It's origins as a weapon to supposedly end The Clone Wars and the "arms race" with Dooku to complete such a weapon was an immensely fascinating concept that tied well into the Star Wars mythology. Even more interesting was how Kyber crystals were brought into the plot and how they were explored. Previously, Kyber crystals and their nature had only been hinted at, but Catalyst delved deeply into what they are and their relationship to the Force. The concepts introduced definitely stay true to the aspects of space fantasy that Star Wars needs to remain true to itself.
I have the highest of hopes for Rogue One and I truly feel that it may surpass The Force Awakens. Catalyst gives us a tantalizing taste of the very rich backstory of the film and gives fans the best possible lead in to the film. If this is what we can expect of the Lucasfilm Story Group I as a fan cannot wait for more. Bring on the movie!