- "Now let's go save the galaxy."
- ―The novel's last words
Resistance Reborn is a canon novel written by Rebecca Roanhorse. It is part of the Journey to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker publishing program, and it was first published on November 5, 2019 by Del Rey, with an audiobook version releasing on the same day. Resistance Reborn is set immediately after the events of the 2017 film Star Wars: Episode VIII The Last Jedi, and it serves as a prequel to Star Wars: Episode IX The Rise of Skywalker, illustrating the beginning of the Resistance’s way to regain military power by assembling allies, new leaders, pilots, and ships after the defeat at the Battle of Crait.
- "So, what do we do now? We scatter to every corner of the galaxy, taking our message with us. We help those already fighting the First Order, we make allies, we sow the spark of Resistance. And when the time comes, we will be ready. We will rise up, and we will fight. And all of us, together, will burn the First Order to the ground."
- ―Poe Dameron‘s first speech, outlining the future of the Resistance
Publisher's summary[]
The Resistance is in ruins. In the wake of their harrowing escape from Crait, what was once an army has been reduced to a handful of wounded heroes. Finn, Poe, Rey, Rose, Chewbacca, Leia Organa—their names are famous among the oppressed worlds they fight to liberate. But names can only get you so far, and Leia's last desperate call for aid has gone unanswered.
From the jungles of Ryloth to the shipyards of Corellia, the shadow of the First Order looms large, and those with the bravery to face the darkness are scattered and isolated. If hope is to survive, the Resistance must journey throughout the galaxy, seeking out more leaders—including those who, in days gone by, helped a nascent rebellion topple an empire. Battles will be fought, alliances will be forged, and the Resistance will be reborn.
Continuity[]
Resistance Reborn incorporates characters and stories from several other mediums, including Star Wars: The Aftermath Trilogy,[6] the novel Bloodline, the comic book series Star Wars: Poe Dameron,[7] and the video game Star Wars Battlefront II.[8]
Media[]
Editions[]
- ISBN 9780593128428; November 5, 2019; Del Rey; US hardcover[1]
- ISBN 9780593157138; November 5, 2019; Del Rey; US hardcover, Barnes & Noble Exclusive Edition[9]
- ISBN 9780593157145; November 5, 2019; Del Rey; US hardcover, Target Exclusive Edition[10]
- ISBN 9780593128435; November 5, 2019; Del Rey; US eBook[2]
- ISBN 9780593157121; November 5, 2019; Del Rey; US hardcover, Signed Edition[11]
- ISBN 9780593130131; August 25, 2020; Del Rey; US paperback[3]
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Sources[]
- Lucasfilm Unveils Complete 'Journey To Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker' Publishing Program – Exclusive on StarWars.com (backup link)
- The Star Wars Show: Journey to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Books Revealed, Plus YOUR Star Wars Day Messages on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link)
- SDCC 2019: Marvel's The Rise of Kylo Ren Revealed and More Highlights from the Lucasfilm Publishing Panel on StarWars.com (backup link)
- 'No One Can Save Ben But Himself': Leia Speaks With Rey in Resistance Reborn – Exclusive Excerpt on StarWars.com (backup link)
- Wedge Antilles Returns in Resistance Reborn – Exclusive Excerpt on StarWars.com (backup link)
- 5 Reasons to Check Out Resistance Reborn on StarWars.com (backup link)
- Rebecca Roanhorse's Personal Journey to Resistance Reborn on StarWars.com (backup link)
- Women of Marvel Ventures Through the Expanded Universe of Star Wars on Marvel Comics' official website (backup link)
- 10 Ways Resistance Reborn Connects to the Larger Star Wars Galaxy on StarWars.com (backup link)
- The Star Wars Show: Queen's Shadow | The Star Wars Show Book Club on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link)
- The Star Wars Show: Resistance Reborn | The Star Wars Show Book Club on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link)
- Comic-Con@Home: The Lightsaber Collection Revealed and More from the Lucasfilm Publishing Panel on StarWars.com (backup link)
Notes and references[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Resistance Reborn (Star Wars) on Penguin Random House's official website (backup link) (Hardcover)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Resistance Reborn (Star Wars) on Penguin Random House's official website (backup link) (eBook)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Resistance Reborn (Star Wars) on Penguin Random House's official website (backup link) (Paperback)
- ↑ Star Wars: Timelines dates the events of Resistance Reborn to 34 ABY.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Resistance Reborn
- ↑ Aftermath: Empire's End
- ↑ Poe Dameron 31
- ↑ Star Wars Battlefront II
- ↑ Resistance Reborn (Star Wars): Journey to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (B&N Exclusive Edition) on Barnes & Noble's official website (backup link)
- ↑ Star Wars: Resistance Reborn - Target Exclusive Edition by Rebecca Roanhorse (Hardcover) on Target's official website (backup link)
- ↑ Resistance Reborn (Star Wars) - Autographed Copy on Books-A-Million Online Book Store (archived from the original on November 23, 2019)
External links[]
- Resistance Reborn (Star Wars) on Penguin Random House's official website (backup link)
- Resistance Reborn (Star Wars): Journey to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (B&N Exclusive Edition) on Barnes & Noble's official website (backup link)
- Star Wars: Resistance Reborn - Target Exclusive Edition by Rebecca Roanhorse (Hardcover) on Target's official website (backup link)
- Resistance Reborn (Star Wars) - Autographed Copy on booksamillion.com (archived from the original on November 23, 2019)