The High Republic: Mission To Disaster
The tragic events of the Republic Fair have galvanized the galaxy. The
Jedi and the Republic have gone on the offensive to stop the marau-
ding NIHIL. With these vicious raiders all but defeated, Jedi Master
AVAR KRISS has her sights set on LOURNA DEE, the supposed Eye
of the Nihil, and has undertaken a mission to capture her once and for
all.But unbeknownst to the Jedi, the true leader of the Nihil, the insidious
MARCHION RO, is about to launch an attack on the Jedi and the
Republic, on a scale not seen in centuries. If he succeeds, the Nihil will
be triumphant, and the light of the Jedi will go dark.Only the brave Jedi Knights of STARLIGHT BEACON stand in his way,
but even they may not be enough against Ro and the ancient enemy
that’s about to be unleashed….
Author: Justina Ireland
Artist: Petur Antonsson
Release date: 1st March 2022
Pages: 240
ISBN: 9781368068000
Justina Ireland picks up the threads of her previous work, as well as those left by the other Project Luminous authors to deliver both a satisfying sequel to her triumphant The High Republic debut, A Test of Courage and a captivating prologue to Wave 3 centre point The Fallen Star.
The story picks back up on Port Haileap with fan-favourite and mischievous child genius Avon Starros as she finds herself unwillingly entangled with a group of Nihil that have less than honourable intentions. Jedi Knight Vernestra Rwoh and her Padawan Imri Kantos find themselves on the hunt for their friend when they uncover a plot and conspiracy that stretches to the highest levels.
It’s great to be back with these characters and the development of Vern and Imri’s relationship has been handled so well throughout Phase 1. Each author has built their own mini universe within the larger universe and you can tell that they feel ownership and affection towards their own characters. That is Ireland’s strong point. Out of the Shadows was tour-de-force when it came to its characters and, whilst maybe not as deep, this is just as character driven with real emotional stakes to suck you in. The new Jedi didn’t make a huge impression but it’s hard to in a series this stacked with great characters.
One character I’d just like to throw a little spotlight on is Deva Lompop. This is a character that made her debut in Ireland’s issue of War of the Bounty Hunters and it was a genuine and pleasant surprise to her here. Fingers crossed for a Deva mini-series penned by Ireland where we see the character living through the different landmark events in the franchise.
One big recommendation, if it’s not too late, is to read this BEFORE The Fallen Star. There was a few plot points in Grays books that seemed to come out of nowhere and it’s because they’re set up in this book. You will enjoy this wave so much more if you go Mission to Disaster > The Fallen Star > Midnight Horizon.
More Vern! More Imri! More Avon!
A new Sylvestri story wouldn’t go amiss either Ms Ireland!