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I’m gonna be honest, I like the Star Wars Expanded universe as much as the next person, but honestly I enjoyed it a lot more once I realised it’s not all worth it.

(a third evil Shaak Ti Knockoff? Well’s running a bit dry there, huh?)

Don’t get me wrong, there’s good stuff in there (I have a particular fondness for some of the Han Solo Novels), but there’s a lot of schlock too. It’s a big universe and they can’t all be winners.

Once upon a time, I felt like it was a reasonable goal to read all the Star Wars tie-in comics, they only came out like 3-4 per week, they're just 23 pages, it's totally doable! But I have realized, no, I just fundamentally do not care about certain sets of characters or parts of the Star Wars galaxy. "You could still do it for completion's sake!" my brain keeps whispering in a coaxing voice. "You could look for fun little gems like 'swearing in the gffa' that way! Just 3-4 comics a week, that's easy to get done!" And I have to tell that voice to shut up, because that half hour or 45 minutes I spend reading those comics and roving my eye over the panels to see if there's anything funny in the background might not be a lot of time, but I could be spending that time every week watching a TV show I liked or reading a fic I liked. And most importantly I am freeing myself of this prison. COMPLETIONISM IS A PRISON. IT IS ONLY FUN IF YOU ACTUALLY LIKE ALL THAT STUFF. COMPLETING IT JUST TO COMPLETE IT DOES NOT ACTUALLY MAKE YOUR BRAIN HAPPY THERE IS NO SATISFYING "I SCRATCHED THIS ITCH" FEELING AT THE END OF IT. IT IS LIES. IT ONLY ENDS IN EXHAUSTION AND "WHY DID I THINK THIS WAS WORTH IT?" FREE YOURSELF OF COMPLETIONISM FOR COMPLETIONISM'S SAKE NOW.

Oh boy am I happy to oblige. I've been reading and absolutely obsessed with Heir to the Empire by the Timothy Zahn. Thanks to that book, which I'm reading for the first time ever, I now understand why people would want to have multiple of the same book. I've been listening to it in audible and want to buy a physical copy. I want to reread it. I've read through 20 chapters within about a week and a half and can't get enough. I'll be reading the rest of the trilogy, the duology, and whatever books come next.

If you see this you’re legally obligated to reblog and tag with the book you’re currently reading

So earlier today I mentioned that I was reading Heir to the Empire in a reblog. I wanted to share some of my thoughts because no book has ever gotten me so excited to continue reading. For background information, I've watched Rebels and have heard of Mara Jade before and some things about her like how she's the Emperor's Hand and later on becomes Luke's wife. I discovered that her and Thrawn's first appearance is in Heir to the Empire and I was curious to learn more about them. I will say, I've not been disappointed.

It's been so cool to see how, in Thrawn's case, so many elements of his character have remained intact in his transfer to canon. Like heck, Thrawn's interest and use of art to understand his enemies was introduced alongside him IN THE VERY FIRST CHAPTER. Thrawn has been shown to be intimidating through Captain Pellaeon's interactions and thoughts towards him. Thrawn's cool, calm, and calculating. He has tremendous patience in negotiating with "Joruus C'baeoth". One of the early on passages in the book said that Thrawn wasn't involved in the fighting on Endor because he was in the Unknown regions and only resurfaced about 5 years post Endor. Well, not that it was fully intentional. But I did think about the parallels of that and Thrawn's return to the known galaxy after being in some unknown regions (yes, I know it's another galaxy) situated roughly 5 years after Endor. Sure, the happenings may be different in details, but it's still cool to think about Thrawn's latest return being roughly the same time as Legends.

On another note, Mara Jade. She's been great. She was terrifying Luke even before they actually met each other. Luke was having visions of how she probably wished things had gone in Return of the Jedi and he was just shaken. It was set up so well just how much she hated him. And I was so shocked when I learned that she was a smuggler in the first book. I cackled so much though when Thrawn said he'd send a bounty to the local smugglers to find the stranded Luke. I was so excited and ready for them to meet. I got to that point, and it was just about everything I wanted and expected. I love how it really emphasizes these two's headspaces. The first time he sensed her, he was a little horrified because he never senses so much hate and bitterness in one person, including Palpatine. He actually meets her, and yes, he still sees intense hatred, but also pain. AND THIS IS WHILE SHE IS HOLDING A BLASTER TO HIS HEAD. She's all like, "You can be given to the Empire dead or alive. If you try to escape, I'll kill you right now. Please dare to escape." And he's just looking into her eyes and sensing her pain. He wants to understand why she hates him and she's not having it.

I have literally no idea what's gonna happen, but I'm so down to find out. I'm absolutely loving this book, and I think I've found a new favorite. I'm so badly contemplating doing some fan art of them. I might. I'd just have to think about how and what I'd do since I draw characters as dogs. But I dunno. Any ideas for dog breeds for the chiss, and Mara Jade in particular?

Just listened to chapters 21-24 of Heir to the Empire. So much is happening. Luke has escaped! And Mara went quickly after him, Thrawn noticed the chase, and now he unsurprisingly has suspicions. Han and Lando are also there coincidentally and played detective. Luke and Mara are having to work together and she's so ticked about it and so badly wants to just kill him. She wished he didn't have such good plot armor. Luke is still so confused by what he could've done, and Mara just is done with him and how observant he is. She's also quite sarcastic. This has been an excellent binge.

I just finished Heir to the Empire, and I don't know about you folks, but I think I'm about ready to read the whole trilogy. Now's the time for me to get the whole freaking trilogy, I don't care how long it'll take. I need to know how Mara will try to kill Luke next. What Thrawn will do to rule the galaxy. What will happen when Leia comes to the Noghri's world since they'll know she's Vader's daughter. WHAT HAPPENED ON CORUSCANT WHILE EVERYONE WAS AWAY???? And I feel like this won't be the last time I see that little creeper, "Joruus C'baeoth". Luke meant to go to the planet C'baeoth was on, so will he have another go at it? Who knows? I sure will be soon.

I can't believe this is my first original tumblr post in literally years, but also I guess I can totally believe it??? This seems on brand

Anyway does anyone remember the end of Wild Space when Palpatine lost it because Bail Organa was in his cafeteria instead of being dead? No? Well, that's a shame. Here have a meme

The Redhead Ben, now his cousins follow.

Hi, I was just wondering if you taking art requests still, could you draw Ben Skywalker from legends?

A good boy.

lukemara they could never make me hate you!!!!

Thinking about how jacen knew he was gonna die by jaina and he wasnt even mad at her he just wanted her to be safe

A Discussion

Jaina Solo: Give me a lightsaber and an X-wing fast enough, and I shall save the galaxy.

Anakin Solo: Give me a call, and I shall save the galaxy.

Jacen Solo: Give me a fulcrum and my strength, and I will try to save the galaxy.

Jaina Solo: And who’s gonna save the galaxy from you, Jacen? Me?

Gavin darklighters reaction to lujaynes death will never not fail to make me cry “Gavin raised a fist as if he wanted to smash it down again, but let it slowly drift back to his side. "This is the first time anyone ive known has died.”

And thus began the greatest inside/running joke in the galaxy

can we please give all the solo children (canon and legends) free therapy !! ☺️

“Every man, woman, and child on Nathema died that day. Every beast, bird, and fish; all the insects and plants; every living being touched by the Force was consumed. When the ritual ended, Nathema was no longer a world. It was a husk sucked dry. Lord Vitiate sacrificed millions, stealing their life force to make himself immortal.”

Ulic! I can feel you out there. It’s dark. I’m trapped. I survived… but I’m trapped. Ulic! Why don’t you answer me? Don’t leave me! Ulic! Ulic?