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The very best Star Wars project in the modern era is soon set to make an unexpected comeback.
I hope you know I’m talking about Andor.
Before you get your hopes up, no, it isn’t returning for a third season - and I think you’ll all agree that’s the right call.
Andor said all it had to say within two perfectly formed seasons.
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It is, however, returning in the form of a brand new prequel novel Edge of the Abyss.
As revealed by io9 via Gizmodo, Reign of the Empire: Edge of the Abyss is a brand new novel from author Rebecca Roanhorse that’s set to launch on 15 September.
The novel’s cover has just been revealed, featuring Saw Gerrera front and centre, with Bail Organa, Mon Mothma, Anto Kreegyr, Luthen Rael, Kleya Marki, Nisus Osar, Perrin Fertha, and Leida Mothma all also set to return.
It is set one year before Season One of Andor, and excitingly takes fans back to Ghorman, charting events before its eventual doom.
“Over a decade into the Empire’s reign, life under Imperial rule has become routine. The days of the Republic have long passed into memory—if they are remembered at all,” the synopsis begins.
“Within the Senate, Mon Mothma and Bail Organa face dwindling influence, for there is no difference between the will of the Emperor and the direction of his Empire.
“Bail increasingly shifts his focus to support clandestine resistance efforts, knowing a successful fight against the Empire will come from beyond the halls of power.
“Meanwhile, Mon Mothma sees one chance to take a stand when she makes a horrifying discovery about the lengths the regime will go to weaponize truth and loyalty.
“The Empire’s newest target: the next generation raised under the Emperor’s ever deepening shadow, including Mon and Bail’s daughters.
“Across the galaxy, disparate rebel factions are rendered outcasts, branded criminals, and pitted against each other.
“On Ghorman, an idealistic student group seeks to make meaningful change, unaware of the ISB agent who seeks to sabotage them from the inside.
“Leaders like Saw Gerrera and Anto Kreegyr squabble and bargain to survive one more day against the crush of Imperial might.
“[...] When one of Gerrera’s partisans is captured by the Empire, time is running out for senators, outcasts, spies, and all those that desire a better tomorrow.
“What the prisoner knows could help the Empire eradicate any whisper of resistance, end any rebellion before it can truly begin—and ensure that the Empire’s truth is all the galaxy will ever know.”
“God that cover goes so hard,” wrote one Reddit user.
“Wake up chat, Luthen Rael is coming to deliver some more monologues,” added another.
“Awesome! More Kleya,” rejoiced a happy user.
Well, the countdown is on. Edge of the Abyss is yours to enjoy on 15 September.