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{{Quote|No game of dejarik can be won without pawns...|[[Darth Traya|Kreia]]|Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords}} |
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| − | '''Dejarik''' |
+ | '''Dejarik''' was a popular game which withstood the test of time better than nearly any other game in [[the galaxy]]. It originated as a [[Jedi]] game, though as it became much more widespread over time, many beings became unaware of its origins. |
==Description== |
==Description== |
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[[File:Dejarik table btm.jpg|left|thumb|200px|A typical dejarik table.]] |
[[File:Dejarik table btm.jpg|left|thumb|200px|A typical dejarik table.]] |
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| + | {{Quote|He made a fair move, screaming about it won't help.|[[C3PO]] scolding [[Chewbacca]] on his poor sportsmanship.|Star Wars: A New Hope}} |
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| − | + | Dejarik was played on a [[hologame table]], which comprised a [[hologram]] generator within a table-sized cylindrical base, with a black-and-white checkerboard pattern on the top surface. When active, [[holomonster]]s - full-color, three-dimensional hologram playing pieces measuring between 5-30 cm tall - would be projected on the board. The pieces all resembled creatures, real and mythic, from throughout the galaxy, including the [[Mantellian Savrip]], [[Grimtaash]] the [[Molator]], [[Ghhhk]], [[Houjix]], [[Ng'ok]], [[Kintan strider]], [[K'lor'slug]], and the [[M'onnok]]. These pieces, when moved by the player, actually acted out the moves as if really specimens of their species. If the pieces were not used for a certain amount of time or the game was abandoned by both players, they would simulate boredom. |
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Major dejarik tournaments included the [[Galactic Core Interzonals]]. The [[kintan strider death gambit]] was a notable tactic. |
Major dejarik tournaments included the [[Galactic Core Interzonals]]. The [[kintan strider death gambit]] was a notable tactic. |
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Another notable tactic was the fork, in which a player moved one holomonster to threaten at least two of the opponent's, so that no matter what the opponent did one piece would be lost. It was considered a mistake in play to leave oneself vulnerable to a fork. The word fork came to be used as a generic term for facing a choice between two disasters: "We are well and truly forked." <ref>''[[Shatterpoint (novel)|Shatterpoint]]''</ref> |
Another notable tactic was the fork, in which a player moved one holomonster to threaten at least two of the opponent's, so that no matter what the opponent did one piece would be lost. It was considered a mistake in play to leave oneself vulnerable to a fork. The word fork came to be used as a generic term for facing a choice between two disasters: "We are well and truly forked." <ref>''[[Shatterpoint (novel)|Shatterpoint]]''</ref> |
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| + | [[File:Let the Wookiee Win by Francisco Rico Torres.jpg|thumb|right|220px|Chewbacca was a great player of dejarik, but he hated to lose.]] |
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The ''[[Millennium Falcon]]'' had a dejarik table in its lounge. It was around this table that preliminary peace talks between [[Gilad Pellaeon]] of the [[Imperial Remnant]] and [[Leia Organa Solo]] of the [[New Republic]] were held. |
The ''[[Millennium Falcon]]'' had a dejarik table in its lounge. It was around this table that preliminary peace talks between [[Gilad Pellaeon]] of the [[Imperial Remnant]] and [[Leia Organa Solo]] of the [[New Republic]] were held. |
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| − | During the [[Yuuzhan Vong]] invasion of the galaxy, Warmaster [[Tsavong Lah]] took a liking to the game, and had his [[Shaper caste|shapers]] create a version of the game with actual living pieces. |
+ | During the [[Yuuzhan Vong]]'s [[Yuuzhan Vong War|invasion]] of the galaxy, [[Warmaster]] [[Tsavong Lah]] took a liking to the game, and had his [[Shaper caste|shapers]] create a version of the game with actual living pieces. |
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| − | Dejarik is in many ways reminiscent of the earthly game of [[Wikipedia:Chess|chess]]. It should be noted, however, that a game named [[chess]] actually exists in ''Star Wars''. |
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| − | In many biographies (both official and unofficial), [[Palpatine]] is compared to a Dejarik Grand Master. |
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==Appearances== |
==Appearances== |
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*''[[Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords]]'' {{Mo}} |
*''[[Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords]]'' {{Mo}} |
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*''[[Star Wars: The Old Republic: Fatal Alliance]]'' {{Mo}} |
*''[[Star Wars: The Old Republic: Fatal Alliance]]'' {{Mo}} |
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| + | *''[[Star Wars: The Old Republic]]'' {{Mo}} |
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*''[[Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan: Last Stand on Ord Mantell 1]]'' |
*''[[Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan: Last Stand on Ord Mantell 1]]'' |
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*''[[Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan: Last Stand on Ord Mantell 3]]'' {{Mo}} |
*''[[Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan: Last Stand on Ord Mantell 3]]'' {{Mo}} |
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*''[[Death Troopers]]'' |
*''[[Death Troopers]]'' |
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*''[[Underworld: The Yavin Vassilika]]'' |
*''[[Underworld: The Yavin Vassilika]]'' |
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| + | *''[[Star Wars: Tiny Death Star]]'' {{Nc}} |
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*[[Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (novel)|''Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope'' novel]] {{1st}} |
*[[Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (novel)|''Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope'' novel]] {{1st}} |
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*''[[Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope]]'' |
*''[[Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope]]'' |
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*''[[Dark Nest II: The Unseen Queen]]'' |
*''[[Dark Nest II: The Unseen Queen]]'' |
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*''[[Tempest (novel)|Tempest]]'' |
*''[[Tempest (novel)|Tempest]]'' |
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| + | *''[[Millennium Falcon (novel)|Millennium Falcon]]'' |
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| + | *''[[Backlash]]'' {{Mo}} |
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*''[[Ascension]]'' |
*''[[Ascension]]'' |
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*{{CCG|A New Hope Limited|link=|cardname=}} |
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*{{CCG|A New Hope Revised Unlimited|link=|cardname=}} |
*{{CCG|A New Hope Revised Unlimited|link=|cardname=}} |
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| + | *''[[The Essential Guide to Weapons and Technology]]'' |
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*''[[Star Wars: The Action Figure Archive]]'' |
*''[[Star Wars: The Action Figure Archive]]'' |
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*{{ChallengeCite|49|Dandrian's Ring (adventure)|Dandrian's Ring}} |
*{{ChallengeCite|49|Dandrian's Ring (adventure)|Dandrian's Ring}} |
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*{{DB|character|tsavonglah|Tsavong Lah}} |
*{{DB|character|tsavonglah|Tsavong Lah}} |
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*{{DB|character|merumeru|Merumeru}} |
*{{DB|character|merumeru|Merumeru}} |
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| + | *''[[Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi, Jedi Knight]]'' |
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| + | *{{Blog|official=true|2013/06/13/the-droids-re-animated-part-1/|The Droids Re-Animated, Part 1|int=The Droids Re-Animated}} |
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| + | *{{FFGTCG|Star Wars: The Card Game - Edge of Darkness|Let the Wookiee Win}} |
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| + | *''[[Star Wars: Edge of the Empire Core Rulebook]]'' |
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==Notes and references== |
==Notes and references== |
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Revision as of 23:36, 20 January 2014
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C-3PO watching R2-D2 and Chewbacca playing Dejarik aboard the Millennium Falcon.
- "No game of dejarik can be won without pawns..."
- ―Kreia
Dejarik was a popular game which withstood the test of time better than nearly any other game in the galaxy. It originated as a Jedi game, though as it became much more widespread over time, many beings became unaware of its origins.
Description
A typical dejarik table.
Dejarik was played on a hologame table, which comprised a hologram generator within a table-sized cylindrical base, with a black-and-white checkerboard pattern on the top surface. When active, holomonsters - full-color, three-dimensional hologram playing pieces measuring between 5-30 cm tall - would be projected on the board. The pieces all resembled creatures, real and mythic, from throughout the galaxy, including the Mantellian Savrip, Grimtaash the Molator, Ghhhk, Houjix, Ng'ok, Kintan strider, K'lor'slug, and the M'onnok. These pieces, when moved by the player, actually acted out the moves as if really specimens of their species. If the pieces were not used for a certain amount of time or the game was abandoned by both players, they would simulate boredom.
Major dejarik tournaments included the Galactic Core Interzonals. The kintan strider death gambit was a notable tactic.
Another notable tactic was the fork, in which a player moved one holomonster to threaten at least two of the opponent's, so that no matter what the opponent did one piece would be lost. It was considered a mistake in play to leave oneself vulnerable to a fork. The word fork came to be used as a generic term for facing a choice between two disasters: "We are well and truly forked." [1]
Chewbacca was a great player of dejarik, but he hated to lose.
The Millennium Falcon had a dejarik table in its lounge. It was around this table that preliminary peace talks between Gilad Pellaeon of the Imperial Remnant and Leia Organa Solo of the New Republic were held.
During the Yuuzhan Vong's invasion of the galaxy, Warmaster Tsavong Lah took a liking to the game, and had his shapers create a version of the game with actual living pieces.
Template:Ambigstart The frog-like newsmonger, Sti Groon, referred to Dejarik as 'Vrax' as it was known on Dandrian, in the Dandrian system.[2]
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Appearances
Sources
- Star Wars: Power of the Jedi
- Galactic Campaign Guide
Star Wars Customizable Card Game — [[Unknown set: No set defined!]]- Star Wars Customizable Card Game — [[Unknown set: No set defined!]]
- Star Wars Customizable Card Game — [[Unknown set: No set defined!]]
- Star Wars Customizable Card Game — [[Unknown set: No set defined!]]
- Star Wars Customizable Card Game — [[Unknown set: No set defined!]]
- The Essential Guide to Weapons and Technology
- Star Wars: The Action Figure Archive
- "Dandrian's Ring" — Challenge 49
- Galladinium's Fantastic Technology
- Star Wars: Incredible Cross-Sections
- Star Wars: Complete Cross-Sections
- The Official Star Wars Fact File 2 (DEJ1-2, Dejarik Hologame)
- "Millennium Man" — Star Wars Insider 106
- The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
- Star Wars: The Official Starships & Vehicles Collection 12
- Episode Commentary #2.10: The Deserter on StarWars.com (content now obsolete; backup link (video/view/000930.html) not verified!)
- Millennium Falcon Owner's Workshop Manual
- Tsavong Lah in the Databank (content now obsolete; backup link)
- Merumeru in the Databank (content now obsolete; backup link)
- Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi, Jedi Knight
- "Droids Re-Animated, Part 1 {{{3}}}" — {{{4}}} — [[{{{5}}}|{{{5}}}'s]] StarWars.com Blog (Droids Re-Animated, Part 1 backup link (2013/06/13/the-droids-re-animated-part-1//The Droids Re-Animated, Part 1) not verified!)
- Star Wars: The Card Game — FFGTCG
- Star Wars: Edge of the Empire Core Rulebook
- "Imperial Warlords: Despoilers of an Empire, Part 2 {{{3}}}" — {{{4}}} — [[{{{5}}}|{{{5}}}'s]] StarWars.com Blog (Imperial Warlords: Despoilers of an Empire, Part 2 backup link (2013/12/17/the-imperial-warlords-despoilers-of-an-empire-part-2//The Imperial Warlords: Despoilers of an Empire, Part 2) not verified!)
