Commentaries on the
New Jedi Order Series

"Very well written....although the plot is getting a bit old as they keep stretching it out." He continued to say, "Vector Prime was too much hype," and "Dark Ruin Two was excellent and the best of the bunch, and it was about time a major character died." - Major Ace Armageddon.

That's right were discussing the New Jedi Order series on IRC! R.A. Salvatore and his book Vector Prime started the series in 1999. The name R.A. Salvatore may sound familiar; he is also the author of the massively popular Icewind Dale series in the Forgotten Realms settings.

As of now there are five books in this series: Vector Prime by R.A. Salvatore, Dark Tide One: Onslaught by Michael A. Stackpole, Dark Tide Two: Ruin also by Michael A. Stackpole, Agents of Chaos One: Hero's Trail by James Luceno and Agents of Chaos Two: Jedi Eclipse. The newest book in the series is Balance Point. The series, for the most part, is very well written. I did not entirely enjoy the books and it's best to read them all to stay with the plot.

Lieutenant Colonel Ford was not so excited about the series: "It sucks. And it sucks hard." Major Brucmack was heard to say, "May I second that, poor Chewie". Ford continued, "And they killed him really lamely, too :P" Brucmack responded with a resounding "Agreed :)" Astin also voiced a similar opinion with, "It sucks". His rates for a review were high, "Do I get a medal? :P". I continued to be harassed, "Grah, now your using two of my statements. I demand a medal!"

Brad Tack is a big fan of the series and especially one of the authors. "STACKPOLE IS AWESOME."

AD Starlion was able to give a real opinion, "I suppose you could say they're more realistic....the main characters aren't "supermen/women" who fly through the galaxy, destroy the evil, and nothing bad happens...people get hurt/killed, and several planets have been made completely lifeless." Three statements Astin, three statements…

In my opinion a well worthwhile read, but not in many others.

CMDR/MAJ Fondor/Python/Wing XV/ISD Vanguard

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