The High Republic Adventures – The Nameless Terror 1

Publisher's summary

Even in the shining light of the High Republic, there are shadows lurking in the galaxy.

A Jedi mission to the planet Dalna suddenly comes under attack by unknown assailants. As the knights retreat to an ancient structure, it quickly becomes clear that they are far from safe.

Something evil stalks the ruins, a ruthless predator, an unknown terror, a Nameless Fear!

Opening crawl

It is a time of great exploration. In an effort
to unite the galaxy, the Chancellors of the
Republic, working alongside the courageous
and wise Jedi Knights, have dispatched
dozens of PATHFINDER TEAMS into the
farthest reaches of the Outer Rim.

But it is also a time of great uncertainty.
Communication is unreliable, and tall tales
of mysterious planets and monstrous
creatures abound. Prospectors and
pirates roam the frontier, and the
worlds of Eiram and E'ronoh are locked
in a FOREVER WAR.

And on the far-off planet of DALNA,
a new threat to the galaxy is
beginning to emerge….

Plot summary

Prologue

In 231 BBY,^[3] the former Jedi and hunter Ty Yorrick is meditating aboard her starship. Her droid KL-03 ("KLO") strikes a conversation with her, questioning her busy monster-hunting occupation and lack of interest in befriending people. Yorrick describes the Jedi Elzar Mann as a "mess" and someone to avoid.

The two later head to the cockpit where they discuss job offers. When KLO talks about recent sightings of the Nameless across the Galaxy, Yorrick talks about the Shrii ka rai ka rai nursery rhyme before retelling a story that Jedi Master Cibaba had told about his Master Coron Solstus when Solstus was still a Padawan over a century ago.

Collision

In 382 BBY,^[4] the Bith Jedi Master Xinith Tarl tells the human Master Rok Buran not to blame himself for the events on Gloam, particularly the death of his Padawan Maliq. Buran is haunted by the loss of his Padawan. Tarl reassures Buran that Maliq is now one with the Force and advises him to take a rest. The two hear a proximity alarm and head to the bridge of their starship Witherbloom.

In the cockpit, they find Solstus and the Nikto Pathfinder Pako making an evasive action. Solstus' Master Sula Badani tells her Padawan to remain steady. Solstus tells Master Buran that they avoided colliding with a large grey starship that exited hyperspace. Through the front viewport, Badani thinks that the ship appears to be in trouble. Master Tarl contacts the approaching ship on the Witherbloom's comms, offering assistance.

The grey starship begins firing its laser cannons at them, forcing the crew to take evasive action again. Tarl warns the unidentified starship to stand down or they will respond with force. The Pathfinder Ambar reassures the medical droid EX-5A (Ex-Five) that the Jedi have the situation under control. With the other starship on the warpath, Master Tarl orders Solstus to target the enemy starship's weapon systems. The enemy starship then engages their thrusters, intending to ram the Witherbloom.

The crashlanding

Pako is unable to move the Witherbloom out of harm's way in time, resulting in the flaming enemy starship ramming them. With the Witherbloom's engines disabled, the Pathfinder starship descends into the atmosphere of a barren planet. The enemy starship also descends into the planet. A purple egg falls through a hole in the enemy starship. Meanwhile, Pako crashlands the Witherbloom nearby, digging a hole in the ground.

Tarl is hit by loose ship panels, prompting Buran and Ambar to tend to his injuries. Master Badani enlists Solstus's help in opening the damaged upper hatch. Pako reports that the Witherbloom's power regulator is malfunctioning and the ship's coolant systems have drained. He warns them that they need to flee before the ship blows up. Buran asks if the atmosphere outside is breathable. Badani responds that he doesn't know and warns that the ship is losing oxygen. Badani and Solstus manage to use their Force powers to break the hatch open. The Pathfinder and Jedi escape before the ship explodes.

Pako confirms the atmosphere is breathable while Ambar tells Buran that Tarl needs urgent medical attention. However, she regrets that her supplies and surgical laboratory were destroyed aboard the Witherbloom. Tarl says that she and EX-Five will do what they can but that they medical supplies to properly treat Tarl. Though they manage to attend to Tarl, Ambar warns that the Bith Jedi Master needs urgent medical treatment. Buran doesn't know if the planet they have crash-landed on is inhabited. Meanwhile Badani, Solstus and Pako survey the crash site and find that the ship has been reduced to cinders and ash.

Solstus suggests attending to the enemy starship in order to search for survivors and find medical supplies. Pako is reluctant to reach the other ship since they were hostile. Badani agrees with Solstus and says that the enemy ship is their only hope of obtaining the supplies they need to save Tarl. Pako warns that the other survivors are hostile while Buran says that they will be prepared. Meanwhile, a shadowy Nameless creature hatches from the purple egg. In the present, Yorrick explains to KLO that crystal was an egg that hatched. When KLO asks who were the people that fired on the Pathfinders' ship, Yorrick recalls that what emerged from the egg was "very, very hungry."

Exploring the enemy ship

Upon reaching the crash site of the enemy ship, the Jedi and Pathfinders discover that it has split into two. Master Buran warns the Jedi to be on the guard for survivors since they don't know why the other ship attacked them. Master Badani says they should try and reassure the other party that the Jedi and Pathfinders mean them no harm. Buran thinks that the other party will not willingly hand over their supplies. Badani thinks that the medical supplies will be close to the common area in the middle of the ship or the bridge. Buran convinces them to split into two teams. Badani instructs Solstus to accompany Buran while Pako, Ambar and EX-Five accompany Badani and the incapacitated Tarl. Buran tells Solstus that they are heading on an adventure.

As Master Badani's group approaches the rear of the enemy ship. Ambar tells Ex-Five to search for an airlock. Badani tells the group to thread carefully because she senses something is not right. Upon reaching an open airlock, they discover the remains of three people who have been mauled to death by a beast. Since the airlock was cycled opened, she believes that they were killed after the crash and surmises that something came for them as they tried to leave the ship. As they enter the ship, Badani senses that the Force is trying to warn them and reminds them to close the airlock.

Meanwhile, Buran and Solstus explore the front section of the enemy starship. Solstus thinks that the section's power is down but Buran notices that the emergency systems are trying to come online. While searching for the bridge, Solstus asks Buran if he has been stranded before. Rok admits he has been stranded several times and describes life on the Frontier as challenging. When Solstus asks about Rok's Padawan Maliq, Buran replies that Maliq is one with the Force. The two sense movement and Rok warns Solstus to keep his guard up.

The Path of the Open Hand

With Tarl's breathing deteriorating, Badani tells Ambar and Pako to find a place to set her down. Pako leads them into a storage area. She tells Pako and EX-Five to watch over the others while she ventures into the cargo bay, sensing the presence of others. Badani is soon attacked by three Path of the Open Hand cultists, who are armed with blasters. However, she uses her Force powers and lightsaber to disarm them.

While exploring the bridge, Buran and Solstus notice the decrepit state of the ship, with the latter describing the ship as a "wreck" and surmising that was why it had trouble exiting hyperspace. Buran consults a computer and believes the ship has enough power to broadcast a distress signal. Through the Force, both Jedi sense a hungry threat outside the starship. Solstus is then attacked by a Weequay Path cultist wielding the staff.

In the cargo bay, Badani confronts the three cultists, who consist of a human man, human woman and a Rodian. When Badani asks what they are doing out here, the woman replies that the Path are protecting the galaxy from the Jedi while the Rodian condemns the Jedi for bending the living Force to their own ends. Badani senses a hungry presence, causing her to convulse uncontrollably. The cultists take the opportunity to flee. Meanwhile, Tarl also begins convulsing. Ambar tells Pako and EX-Five about Tarl's situation and believes it is not related to her injuries.

Media

Collected in

• Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures – The Nameless Terror trade paperback
• Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures — The Complete Phase II

Appearances

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Sources

• SWCA 2022: 10 Things We Learned From the Star Wars: The High Republic Panel on StarWars.com (backup link)
• SDCC 2022: New Star Wars: The High Republic Tales and More Reveals from the Lucasfilm Publishing Panel on StarWars.com (backup link)
• Star Wars: The High Republic Show: High Republic Phase II Reveals, Chat with the New Authors, and More! on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link) (Posted on StarWars.com)
• "Launchpad" — Star Wars Insider 212
• Star Wars: The High Republic Show: The High Republic at New York Comic Con, Phase II Begins Now, and More! on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link) (Posted on StarWars.com)
• "Launchpad" — Star Wars Insider 215
• Star Wars: The High Republic Show: Phase II Exclusive Reveals, a Visit to Dark Horse Comics, and More! on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link) (Posted on StarWars.com)
• Star Wars: The High Republic Chronological Reader's Guide on StarWars.com (article) (backup link)
• The Art of Star Wars: The High Republic: Volume II

Notes and references

External links

• Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures--The Nameless Terror #1 on Dark Horse Comics' official website (backup link)

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