An explanation:

I feel that post-NJO Legends failed to give us the story we deserve. I also feel like the Force Awakens failed to provide an interesting start to a new trilogy, while I like the Last Jedi (Deal with it) I feel like there are failures the First Order remains uninteresting, et cetera. So I decided to do a Story based off of the Legends Timeline taking the place of Swarm Wars.

Obviously Star Wars belongs to Lucasfilm. This story will use ideas and aspects of New Canon including characters, settings, and story elements, but will rely most heavily on the NJO era characters and plots.

Further comments it is likely you will see the failure of a story I wrote called Turning Tides. These are not related stories. That story has been dropped for a long time, and was not particularly well-written or well thought out. I have decided to go with what I'm going to try to make a weekly schedule for this.

I would suggest some knowledge of legends before reading this but if you want to read this story without reading any of New Jedi Order heres a breakdown: A group of aliens called the Yuuzhan Vong start invading the galaxy, apparently from outside the galaxy, they are non-present in the force causing a lot of problems of philosophy among the Jedi. As expected the Jedi do fight them. We have a relatively large cast of characters and a lot of them don't get involved in much, but here's the main ones note this will have spoilers for New Jedi Order if you choose to read it: Anakin Solo, the typical jedi-warrior/hero figure, he is killed on a mission to infiltrate a Yuuzhan Vong facility, Jacen Solo, a philosopher questioning the force and the role of the Jedi, Jaina Solo a pilot done with this Bantha Crap, Tahiri Veila Anakin's Childhood bestfriend/girlfriend a Jedi who was captured by the Yuuzhan Vong and had memories implanted. The original Trilogy cast plus Luke's wife Mara Jade an ex-imperial Assassin and a Jedi, oh and Minus Chewbacca who was killed in the first book, Kyp Durron Jedi badboy, flies around in an X-wing blowing up Yuuzhan Vong ships. Jagged Fel official love interest of Jaina Solo at the end of the series, a human pilot working for the Chiss with an Imperial background (also I think Wedge's nephew?). Other people, but I forget who.

Basically the series ends with the Yuuzhan Vong going into self-inflicted exile, on the Planet Zonama Sekot (a living world which has force powers). The Bothans have basically declared a policy of genocide against the Yuuzhan Vong swearing to burn every Yuuzhan Vong planet, kill every Yuuzhan Vong regardless of whether or not they supported the war and destroy all memories of the Yuuzhan Vong species other than the documents about the Yuuzhan Vong invasion.

Other important things to note: The Yuuzhan Vong are incredibly religious, however their Religion has changed a bit more recently to become more... Jedi-Worshipping. A slave caste called the Shamed Ones threw a revolution and are one of the big reasons the heroes won the war.

Jacen Solo goes off to seek answers across the galaxy and Tahiri goes to Zonama Sekot with the Yuuzhan Vong. These are important to know for the function of the story.

GREAT, all caught up? Let's begin then.


Dramatis personai

Tahiri Viela: Female Human Jedi Knight/Warrior

Jacen Solo: Male Human Jedi Knight/ambassador

Jaina Solo: Female Human Jedi Knight/pilot/ambassador

Jagged Fel: Human Pilot/ambassador

Leia Organa Skywalker-Solo:

Poe Dameron: Human Male Pilot

Amki Gin: Female Yuuzhan Vong Ambassador

Alleon Vorsi: Male Human Jedi

Luke Skywalker: Male Human Jedi master


The galaxy sat still, as if holding its breath for five years. It recovered, developed, it seemed almost as if things would be normal. The Jedi Order established its permanent residence on Ossus, the Galactic Alliance began to rebuild, but like any breath held in it burnt as the oxygen ran out, as every muscle cried out in fear for more, that was what the galaxy did.

There was no great change, no specific moment, or massive war for five years. The galaxy still unraveled though.

Funds moved from security, aid, and useful projects to Coruscant. Always to Coruscant, the Galactic Alliances vision of a gleaming new future, built at the expense of the present.

Like with all living things, the galaxy eventually had to stop holding its breath, and exhale.

The first step was the meeting, the gathering of Jedi on Ossus, to celebrate the five years of work they had done to rebuild things. The issue was not necessarily the meeting, it was what came with the meeting, interaction, discussion, debate, argument.

There was the other matter, the unexpected, but much welcomed guest. He wore a somewhat torn robe, dark brown material, his cloak was ragged, his hair shaggy and brown, his eyes however seemed to have captured starlight itself, the soft brown glistened as though they belonged to a child and not an adult in their twenties who had already seen a war.

As the discussions whirled around the room he became the focus of many eyes, and numerous questions from younger Jedi. That was when she approached, smiling with the sort of diplomatic charm that only a long time politician or someone who grew up around politics could use. Her dark hair was brought back into a braid, her clothes were a cross between a pilots jumpsuit and an imperial uniform. At the woman's side sat a silver Lightsaber hilt, along with a simple blaster pistol.

"You could say hello." The woman said, the playful humor in her voice clashing with her military appearance.

"Or you could introduce me Jaina, after all I've heard talking to strangers can be awkward." The man replied, equally as playful.

"Don't be silly Jacen, they're only confused because you forgot to tell us you were coming, or that you were alive, for the past five years." Jaina's voice seemed to bubble with passive aggressive malice.

"I decided I should come home. I've stayed out of things long enough."

"That'll certainly frighten the suck ups."

"What's that supposed to mean?"

"It means that a lot of Jedi seem to think that Luke is going to pass away at any minute, and they're squabbling over who the next Grandmaster is going to be, with you in the picture they figure they've lost that chance already."

"Why is that any different than you?"

"I've already got a nice little rank. Ambassador to the Imperial Assembly. The Chiss and the Empire have decided it would be best to work together entirely they're currently merging their assets to best run their combined territories."

"And you've been helping with that?"

"I've been helping Jagged with that yes, but mostly I'm there to promote Jedi interests. There are discussions of building Jedi Academies on Bastion. I know there's talk about it on other worlds as well."

"Good. If the Jedi can help the galaxy feel unified in even such small ways we're doing our jobs."

"I'll be returning after we've concluded our meeting, but I'm sure Luke will think up something to keep you busy."

"Mom will make sure I end up with some nice cushy job on Denon opposed to out in the galaxy."

"I'm sure everyone wants you close to the center of things. After all you've been gone five years."

As the twins chatted, the lights dimmed and Luke stepped in to a small clearing in the center of the stage. His blue eyes still seemed to dance and sparkle with light, his smile still remained that of a young man, but lines had forged their way across his face, his hair had greyed significantly, and the stress of his duties clearly burdened him. He spoke, his voice carrying thanks to well concealed microphones and sound projectors, "It has been a long five years for the Jedi Order, we've used it wisely though, we've rebuilt much of the galaxy, helped aid regions of conflict, and established order in previously chaotic regions. Of great pride is our achievement on Zonama Sekot, to create a world in which the Yuuzhan Vong and the people of our galaxy is the proudest of our works. However we cannot halt in our actions, or rest because we have succeeded half our goal. As always we must remain aware of the dangers of the galaxy, and we must do our best to protect the galaxy from those dangers. Tonight though, we may celebrate the coming together of Knights and Masters from across the galaxy, in numbers that put to shame any gatherings in the last five years, and rival even our meeting on Zonama Sekot."

There was a roar of insincere clapping and cheering. The speech admittedly could have been better composed. Luke disappeared from the stage, and the conversations slowly flooded back into the room.

Jacen had taken to scanning the room for his friends, but found it sorely lacking. Tenel Ka, Lowbacca, and Zekk were all missing. He soon found himself missing Kyp, even if they had their disagreements at least he was a familiar face.

"They're not here because they've got better things to be doing." Jaina said, answering Jacen's unspoken question, "Tenel Ka is running Hapes, Zekk is tracking down some pirates, Lowbacca is hunting a slave Smuggler. This whole thing is just a photo-op, a bunch of smiling Jedi sitting in a room, all the heroes smiling at each other. This is meant to make us look happy, which makes the people calm. Which in turn keeps Cal Omas in power and the status quo the same."

"How much Corellian Brandy have you had?" Jacen asked turning to his sister.

"Too little by far." Jaina replied with a smile.

"So then Jaina, why are you here? If it's all just for show."

"I'm supposed to be a diplomat. Which means people know me, Famous war hero, Jedi Knight, you get the point." Jaina replied taking another sip from the glass of golden-brown liquid in her hand.

"You've gotten cynical."

"I've grown up Jacen. Don't be surprised because you weren't there to see it."

"Sorry."

"Good. Now, smile for the cameras and wait for Luke to get over here."

Luke gave his boyish smile that clung to him even in his age as he approached the table. "I'm glad your back Jacen, and Jaina I'm glad you could make it."

"Where's Mara?" Jacen asked, scanning the room once more, this time to find his aunt.

"She's looking after Ben. We try to not leave him alone too much, we had to leave him during the war and we don't want to leave him again." Luke answered.

"Hey don't worry about it, me and Jace got left alone all the time as children, and we turned out great." Jaina said starting on her third glass of Corellian Brandy.

"For some reason that isn't comforting me." Luke said, looking at his niece.

"So, how many Knights do we have now a-days?" Jacen said changing the subject rapidly.

"Depends how you want to count them I suppose. Actively we have about fifty, not counting our Masters, if we just need to count them all, a hundred? Maybe less than that." Luke supplied.

"That's more than I expected," Jacen replied honestly, "I thought after the war we'd have less."

"A lot of the kids who didn't fight in the war are Knights now, and we recruited more initiates since then." Luke answered.

"That's good I suppose." Jacen said, looking over at his Sister who seemed to be paying more attention to her brandy than the conversation.

"We've got some promising pupils as well. Many of the newer Knights have been excelling in their training. I've got plenty of picks for a future grandmaster." Luke continued.

"Jaina told me. Though she wasn't as kind to them as you were." Jacen said, looking to his sister once more, who was still stirring her cup of brandy.

"Ah well, what more can we expect from her. I'll introduce you to some of them later." Luke added the last part hastily, as if he had almost forgotten it.

The next few hours seemed to pass slowly for Jacen. Watching Jedi he had never met before move across tables, telling stories, watching the young New Knights and Padawan chat with each other.

It was somewhat saddening, especially with Jaina's cynical commentary every couple minutes.

He did end up talking with some of the Knights Luke mentioned, they seemed kind enough, of a bit rash or arrogant in places, but they didn't seem different from what he had been when he was younger, or what Kyp was like now.

He had found of course the New Kyp. Alleon Vorsi, a young charismatic Knight, barely nineteen, and clearly desperate for a fight. He was a pilot and warrior, but unlike Kyp he did what Luke asked without exception. Jacen figured the kid, was he really using that word? He sounded like his father. He figured Virion was either a fanatic fan or a suck up like Jaina had suggested. He was leaning towards the former.

After the party he had some brief words with Luke about his new role, before it was decided he was, as expected, going to end up on Denon acting as a member of the Jedi representative in the senate.

The following three days were made up largely of paperwork, as he signed numerous documents, and studied exactly what the situation was. Then he got shipped off to attend the senate.

There wasn't much silence about his return, every holonet feed seemed to be filled with rumors of his return to the core, and unsurprisingly when his shuttle landed on Denon he was swarmed with holocamera's and questions. The turbulent press, cried in chaotic whirring of noise, mostly basic, but there were snatches of alien language. He soon learned the main question they had was whether he was taking over as Jedi Grandmaster, which was ridiculous, he was barely old enough to start training a student, and even that was questionable. There were more questions, what he had been doing, where he had been, whether he had been on Jedi business.

It was by sheer luck alone that Jacen managed to reach the hover car his mother had sent for him. The darkening sky indicated a shift, the sun setting behind the glimmering city scape, leaving the world to darkness.


The streets of Denon were bright with traffic and glowing holographic advertisements, in the distance there was the senate building, still shining and new, despite the fact it had been made five years before, at the end of the war.

In a similar direction Jacen could catch a glimpse of one of the embassies that had been built recently. Jacen could still feel the resentment that surrounded the newer government buildings, not from the people of Denon, but rather from the politicians and officials now using them. They didn't want to be on Denon, and the buildings were a sign of semi-permanence, a reminder that Coruscant lay fractured and glistening with thick wild jungles and massive corral palaces.

Jacen's own memories of Coruscant were not particularly pleasant in recent years, he had been left in the planet with the Jedi Vergere, a time which had caused him much pain and confusion. There were times he thought of it and felt a great dark sadness, not for the experience, rather because Vergere had died shortly after he left Coruscant. The next time he returned to the ruins of Coruscant he faced off with the Sithlord Omini, it was shortly before he left on his odyssey.

The short period of time following the battle of Coruscant had been spent with his friends, many of whom he hadn't seen since.

Jacen returned once more from his long train of thought, turning to a holopad nearby where he scrolled through more recent events, focusing on things that might affect his job. Most of the news seemed to be tabloid gossip, fictional stories theorizing on his or Jaina's lovelife, stories about problems in the Orlando household or in the Solo family, there were a few things that caught his eye, the growth of a Corellia first movement, and another growing organization, springing from the Bothan Ar'Krai calling for the destruction of the Yuuzhan Vong in their entirety.

The radical group called themselves the Warriors of Purity. The group was linked to both the Corellian Nationalist Party, and the Bothan Loyalist Party, gaining support from the Duros, who suffered heavy casualties in the war, along with military veterans whose hatred of the Yuuzhan Vong seemed to be the focus of their lives.

It was not long ago that many of those groups would have been supported by the Jedi. The war had ended only five years prior, and the Yuuzhan Vong has caused massive changes to the galaxy, planets had been bioformed, worlds like Ithor had been almost entirely destroyed, and many stubborn groups refused to accept the war was over.

The Yuuzhan Vong in many ways were similar to the Empire, both had been controlled by a Sithlord, misled and deceived by a being with vast ambition, the Yuuzhan Vong's desire for a new home had been just as great a tool of manipulation as the Galaxies desire for order and unity.

The main difference was the Yuuzhan Vong could be more easily identified an dehumanized due to their skeletal appearance and their strange organic ships.

The fact that there was no difference seemed out of reach to some people.

The Jedi has attempted to dull the flames of hatred, Luke had made attempts to convince people that the war was over, but public opinion is easily moved by other forces. Some claimed Luke was being threatened by the Chief of state, others suggested he was simply a traitor, or a coward, Thraaken-Sal Solo had accused Luke of being afraid of war.

Being afraid of war was hardly a fault, and not one in Jacen's uncle. People still seemed to think that the Jedi should be little more than tools at the Galactic Alliance's disposal.

Jacen still found himself growing against the idea the Jedi should even be attached to the Galactic Alliance. That was what had destroyed the Last Jedi Order, and it would he felt be the downfall of this one as well.

Still, there was no changing the reality he existed in, the best he could do was try and prevent the repetition of mistakes.

He turned back to the holopad in his hand, skimming news stories.


There you go, a chapter.

I'm sure I made mistakes. I've got at least most of the next chapter ready. Hopefully that will be out next week. Hopefully I can keep a schedule.

I can't (that's the truth of the matter no point in lying).

Anyway if you have comments to make make them, I'd prefer it if those comments weren't "How dare you like the Last Jedi!" or "How dare you not like the Force Awakens" but I can't really stop you, I can sit here and looked disappointed and annoyed if you make them.

Side Note, not every character is in the Dramatis Personai, largely because I forgot people or will add in a scene with a character I didn't have before, or just didn't think the character important enough to deal with adding them to the main character list. One character I can say will most likely not appear in this story is Han Solo, not because I don't like him but simply because he wouldn't have a role to play and keeping him around to please people is just lazy.