Who wrote the Jedi Academy trilogy?
Kevin J. Anderson wrote all three novels in the Jedi Academy trilogy. All three books were published in 1994.
Questions about Jedi Academy trilogy
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When is the Jedi Academy trilogy set in the Star Wars timeline?
The trilogy takes place approximately seven years after the events of Return of the Jedi, the 1983 film. It focuses on Luke Skywalker's early efforts to rebuild the Jedi Order following the Emperor's defeat.
What are the three books in the Jedi Academy trilogy?
The three novels are Jedi Search, Dark Apprentice, and Champions of the Force. Each was written by Kevin J. Anderson and published in 1994.
Is the Jedi Academy trilogy still part of Star Wars canon?
The Jedi Academy trilogy is no longer part of the official Star Wars canon. Following Disney's acquisition of Lucasfilm in 2014, most existing Star Wars spin-off works were reclassified as non-canon. However, the character Exar Kun was referenced in the 2018 film Solo: A Star Wars Story.
What is the Sun Crusher in the Jedi Academy trilogy?
The Sun Crusher is a doomsday weapon stolen from the Empire by Han Solo. Capable of destroying star systems, it becomes a central source of conflict in the trilogy, particularly in Dark Apprentice, when the New Republic cannot agree on what to do with it.
Is there another novel that retells events from the Jedi Academy trilogy?
Yes. I, Jedi by Michael A. Stackpole retells some of the events from the Jedi Academy trilogy from a different perspective.