The Approaching Storm
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The Approaching Storm was a novel tie-in to the release of Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones. It was written by Alan Dean Foster; it was his first Star Wars novel since Splinter of the Mind's Eye, the original EU product. An excerpt of the book was included in Dark Journey. Narration for the audio version was performed by Alexander Adams.
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[edit] Editions
- ISBN 0345443004, January 29, 2002, Del Rey, Hardcover
- ISBN 0553528955, January 29, 2002, Random House Audio, Abridged cassette
- ISBN 0553755242, January 29, 2002, Random House Audio, Abrdiged CD
- ISBN 0345442997, January 2003, Del Rey, Paperback
[edit] Publisher's summary
[edit] Hardcover
[edit] Back cover
While the entire galaxy watches and waits, two Jedi and their apprentices battle impossible odds to protect the Republic….
[edit] Inside flap
In the years since the events of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, the Republic has continued to crumble, and more and more, the Jedi are needed to help the galactic government maintain order. As Star Wars: Attack of the Clones opens, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker have just returned from a mission on a world called Ansion. Written by beloved Star Wars veteran Alan Dean Foster, and starring a new character from the upcoming movie, The Approaching Storm tells the story of that daring mission.
The Republic is decaying, even under the leadership of Supreme Chancellor Palpatine, who was elected to save the galaxy from collapsing under the forces of discontent. On the tiny but strategic planet of Ansion, a powerful faction is on the verge of joining the growing secessionist movement. The urban dwellers wish to expand into the prairies outside their cities—the ancestral territory of the fierce, independent Ansion nomads. If their demands are not met, they will secede—an act that could jump-start a chain reaction of withdrawal and rebellion by other worlds of the Republic.
At the Chancellor's request, the Jedi Council sends two Jedi Knights, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Luminara Unduli, to resolve the conflict and negotiate with the elusive nomads. Undaunted, Obi-Wan and Luminara, along with their Padawans Anakin Skywalker and Barriss Offee, set out across the wilderness. Many perils lie waiting to trap them. The Jedi will have to fulfill near-impossible tasks, befriend wary strangers, and influence two great armies to complete their quest, stalked all the while by an enemy sworn to see the negotiations collapse and the mission fail….
[edit] Paperback
The Republic is decaying, even under the leadership of Supreme Chancellor Palpatine, who was elected to save the galaxy from collapsing under the forces of discontent. On the tiny but strategic planet of Ansion, a powerful faction is on the verge of joining the growing secessionst movement. At the Chancellor's request, the Jedi Council sends two Jedi Knights, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Luminara Unduli, along with their Padawans Anakin Skywalker and Barriss Offee, to stabilize the planet's population. To succeed, the Jedi will have to fulfill near impossible tasks, befriend wary strangers, and influence two great armies, stalked all the while by an enemy sworm to see the negotiations collapse and the mission fail….
[edit] Appearances
[edit] Characters
- Baiuntu, merchant (male Ansionian)
- Bayaar, scout (male Ansionian)
- Bulgan, criminal (male Ansionian)
- Tun Dameerd, representative of the Unity Council (male Human)
- Count Dooku, leader of the Separatists movement (male Human) (Appears in hologram)
- Fargane, representative of the Unity Council (male Ansionian)
- Nute Gunray, Trade Federation Viceroy (male Neimoidian) (Mentioned only)
- Ib-Dunn, criminal (male Smotl)
- Induran, representative of the Unity Council (female Ansionian)
- Nemrileo irm-Drocubac, senator {male Tanjayan)
- Qui-Gon Jinn, Jedi Master (male Human) (Mentioned only)
- Kandah, representative of the Unity Council (female Ansionian)
- Obi-Wan Kenobi, Jedi Knight (male Human)
- Ki-Adi-Mundi, Jedi Master (male Cerean) (Mentioned only)
- Kyakhta, criminal (male Ansionian)
- Shu Mai, president of the Commerce Guild (female Gossam)
- Mazong, Highborn of Yiwa clan (male Ansionian)
- Mousul, senator (male Ansionian)
- Barriss Offee, Jedi Padawan Jedi Healer (female Mirialan)
- Ogomoor, majordomo (male Ansionian)
- Supreme Chancellor Palpatine, Grand Chancellor of the Galactic Republic (male Human) (Mentioned only)
- Ranjiyn, representative of the Unity Council (male Ansionian)
- Anakin Skywalker, Jedi Padawan (male Human)
- Soergg the Hutt, bossban (male Hutt)
- Tolut, representative of the Unity Council (male Armalat)
- Tooqui, thief, pet (male Gwurran)
- Tam Uliss, business asociate from Ansion (male Corellian)
- Luminara Unduli, Jedi Master (female Mirialan)
- Garil Volune, representative of the Unity Council (male Human)
- Watto, merchant (male Toydarian) (Mentioned only)
- Mace Windu, Jedi Master (male Human) (Mentioned only)
- Yoda, Jedi Master (male Yoda's species (Mentioned only)
[edit] Creatures
- Awiquod
- Bantha (Mentioned only)
- Birru
- Chawix
- Cicien (Mentioned only)
- Coleac
- Crowlyn
- Dorgum
- Gairk
- Geril
- Gogomar (Mentioned only)
- Hootle (Mentioned only)
- Jijite
- Kholot
- Kilk
- Kyren
- Looma
- Lorqual
- Membibi
- Notonian mudworm (Mentioned only)
- Omoht
- Ongun-nur
- Pekz
- Porgrak (Mentioned only)
- Sadain
- Searous
- Shanh
- Surepp
- Suubatar
- Tweare (Mentioned only)
- Vaoloi (Mentioned only)
- Yiran
[edit] Droid models
- Commdroid
- Protocol droid (Mentioned only)
- Security droid (Mentioned only)
- Seeker droid (Mentioned only)
[edit] Events
- Mission to Ansion
- Naboo incident (Mentioned only)
- Podracing (Mentioned only)
[edit] Locations
- Ansion
- Delgerhan (Mentioned only)
- Doigon (Mentioned only)
- Dzavak Lakes (Mentioned only)
- Flerauw (Mentioned only)
- Hurkaset (Mentioned only)
- Kander Region (Mentioned only)
- Korumdah (Mentioned only)
- Niruu Plateau (Mentioned only)
- Piyanzi (Mentioned only)
- Sorr-ul-Paan Plateau
- Cuipernam (First appearance)
- Torosogt River
- Aviprine (Mentioned only)
- Coruscant
- Bindai suburb (Mentioned only)
- S-93 Area (Mentioned only)
- Bror Tower Three
- Bror Tower Four
- Jedi Temple (Mentioned only)
- Quadrant H-46
- Savvam Lake
- Bindai suburb (Mentioned only)
- Naboo (Mentioned only)
- Tanjay IV (Mentioned only)
- Tatooine (Mentioned only)
- Vorian Four (Mentioned only)
[edit] Organizations and titles
- Alwari
- Overclan
- Eihin (Mentioned only)
- Gaxun (Mentioned only)
- Nazay (Mentioned only)
- Niruu (Mentioned only)
- Pangay Ous (Mentioned only)
- Qiemo Adrangar (Mentioned only)
- Southern Hatagai (Mentioned only)
- Bounty hunter (Mentioned only)
- Commerce Guild (First appearance)
- Empire (Mentioned only)
- Galactic Republic
- Jedi Healer
- Jedi Council (Mentioned only)
- Republic Senate (Mentioned only)
- Sniper
- Trade Federation (Mentioned only)
- Unity of Community
- Qulun
[edit] Sentient species
- Ansionian
- Armalat
- Brogune
- Corellian
- Dbarian
- Dorun
- Gossam
- Gwurran
- Hoguss
- Human
- Keitumite (First mentioned)
- Malarian (First mentioned)
- Mielp
- Mirialan
- Seuvhat
- Smotl (Mentioned only)
- Throbe
- Twi'lek
- Varvvan
- Vrot
- Wetakk
- Yuzzem
[edit] Vehicles and vessels
- Aircar (Mentioned only)
- Airtruck (Mentioned only)
- Podracer (Mentioned only)
- Speeder
- Judicial speeder
- Landspeeder (Mentioned only)
- Starliner (Mentioned only)
[edit] Weapons and technology
- Blaster
- Chronometer
- Knife
- Comlink
- Comm station
- Computer (Indirect mention only)
- De-sealer
- Electrobinoculars
- Glowpole
- Glowrod
- Holo
- Laser
- Lightsaber
- Polus net
- Scanner
- Sword
- Transparisteel
- Turbolift
[edit] Miscellanea
- Ansionian tea
- Atomizer
- Bako
- Blo-bi
- Dramassian silk (Mentioned only)
- Dyzat
- Energy pudding
- Fungus
- Huu
- Irgkul bush (Mentioned only)
- Jiaguin
- Kapchenaga
- Hyperspace (Mentioned only)
- Keitumite Mutual Military Treaty (First mentioned)
- Malarian Alliance (First mentioned)
- Marthan fruit
- Mathos
- Miywondl
- Momus bush (Mentioned only)
- Nomgon's Arm
- Nyngwah nooglik
- Paluruvu
- Pikach
- Plasticine
- Quartz
- Quintolium (Mentioned only)
- Republic credit (Mentioned only)
- Sanwiwood
- Stuicer
- Uldas
- Viann
- Xellwood
- Whorh
- Zeka grass
[edit] Behind the scenes
The events of The Approaching Storm are referenced in Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones when Mace Windu mentions that Obi-Wan Kenobi had just returned from a border dispute on Ansion.
Both Mirialans are referred to as humans throughout The Approaching Storm. Barriss even refers to herself as human more than once. Luminara Unduli already a Jedi Master in Cloak of Deception is referenced as aJedi Knight.
[edit] Cover gallery
This is a gallery of the different cover variations of The Approaching Storm.


