Delusions Of Grandeur Darksaber Ch 6 - 12
Nov 27, 2024
They recap a chaotic Hutt raid on Coruscant aided by ferret-like thieves. Political maneuvering in the New Republic and shaky Jedi oversight come under fire. Callista’s loss of Force connection and Luke’s personal choices create awkward moments. A messy Imperial power struggle heats up while Mara Jade’s portrayal sparks heated reactions.
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Sequel Feels Like Setup Over Delivery
- Emily and Kelly note Darksaber feels like a sequel with little plot progress and many setup threads.
- They warn the book is about to go off the rails into stranger territory.
Coruscant Reveals Political Unclarity
- The Coruscant scene highlights protocol droid Threepio's awkward domestic duties and Leia's public role.
- The hosts use this to question how the New Republic's government actually functions.
Hutt Origins And Cultural Oddities
- The Hutts' background is explained as opportunistic world-takers who rename planets and keep secret clan names.
- Emily and Kelly find the culture details amusing but also implausible in practice.
