"A planet in chaos, with the Jedi order being rescued by the Clone Troopers, the elite army has been 'recruited' to serve as the blade controlled by the Jedi's fist. While the 501st Legion has suffered many losses, it has been given a new prestigious Jedi General and Commander, along with a new mission, to protect Muunilust."
"Moral, shut up."
CT-1683-24 never had a name, he wasn't anyones favourite, not even his trainer,, he wasn't inter the trainers favourite squad, or even platoon. CT-1683-24 was sent to Geonosis as a regular trooper, he watched his Sergeant die in pure agony, he watched his closest Hatch mate get blown to shreds, and slowly he got to the front lines, where he was given a new order, hold position or die. He watched his Corporal and another trooper go into the dark caves of Geonosis, presuming he'd never see them again. CT-1683-24 held the line, making sure no droid would get into the cave, and eventually, he needed backup, but it was a minute to late, CT-1683-24 held out as long as he could, but eventually he decided to take his own life with a thermal, bringing as many droids with him as possible, by the time backup arrived they couldn't tell how many CT-1683-24 took out alone, they just continued his mission, like good Clone Troopers. CT-1682-24 may have been forgotten by everyone else, but Stubble would not forget. Stubble would take his memory to the grave.
In a galaxy teetering on the brink of chaos, Shadows of the Force explores an alternate timeline where Anakin Skywalker survived the Battle of Endor and sought redemption. The novel intricately weaves together threads from the Clone Wars, Rebels, The Mandalorian, and Ahsoka, bringing beloved characters into a new era of turmoil. As the New Republic struggles to rebuild, Grand Admiral Thrawn, a master tactician, emerges as the greatest threat to peace the galaxy has ever known.
The return of Anakin Skywalker has rekindled hope in the galaxy, but his past as Darth Vader casts a long shadow. With the Jedi Order beginning its rebirth under the guidance of Luke Skywalker and Ahsoka Tano, the stakes have never been higher. Facing both external battles and internal demons, Anakin is determined to prove the Jedi can be defenders of peace once more. But with Thrawn's brilliant strategies and Palpatine's sinister schemes lurking in the darkness, the galaxy's heroes are pushed to their limits.
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To Let You Know
Shadows of the Force is a Star Wars "What If?" story, diverging from established canon. This novel imagines what might have happened if Anakin Skywalker survived Endor and returned to the light. The events of The Clone Wars, Rebels, The Mandalorian, and Ahsoka remain intact, with key characters and developments playing a significant role:
- Ahsoka Tano, along with Sabine Wren the droid Huyang, successfully returns from the other galaxy with Ezra Bridger after the events of Ahsoka.
This novel celebrates the rich history of Star Wars while forging a bold new path, asking: What if the Chosen One had a second chance?