What's The Story?

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What's The Story? entry example

What's The Story? entry example

What's The Story? was an exclusive feature on the Star Wars fan club website, Star Wars Hyperspace. It gave Hyperspace members a chance to leave their mark on the Star Wars Expanded Universe by allowing them to provide the backstory for certain aspects of the saga, usually obscure background characters or vehicles from the films.

Winning entries became official Star Wars lore: published in the Databank and added to the Holocron continuity database. This feature was launched June 24, 2005 and concluded on January 4, 2008, as first hinted by Pablo Hidalgo of Lucas Online.[1][2] The feature began with the backstory for Tannon Praji, a character from the (then) recently released Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith, and, somewhat appropriately, the final entry was Bane Malar, a character from Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi, chronologically the (then) final Star Wars film.

In October 2008, new stories from What's The Story? authors began to be published on Hyperspace. As of March 2010, Edward M. Erdelac, Nathan O'Keefe, Adrick Tolliver, James McFadden, Gregory Walker, and John Hazlett have authored Hyperspace articles.

The process

The submission form was regularly updated presenting a new subject for fans to write about, originally weekly, then in a fortnightly period and finally on the first Friday of every month. Entries were be based on the information and criteria given, and all had to be under 2000 characters in length. Every submission received was read by a panel of judges, with the best marked as finalists. Pablo Hidalgo then selected the winning entry, or merged several entries and edited them into the final product. The Databank was updated with five or six winners at a time or, sometimes, individually.

List of entries and authors

Round (Entry) Subject Author(s) Author(s) real name(s) respectively Databank
10 (6)[3] Bane Malar caledre Edward M. Erdelac Databank title Link in the Databank (original site is defunct)
10 (5)[3] Pontifex Maxiron Agolerga Sompeetalay Tim Veekhoven Databank title Link in the Databank (original site is defunct)
10 (4)[3] Teckla Minnau Shadowcultist Evan Burger Databank title Link in the Databank (original site is defunct)
10 (3)[3] Slyther Bushforb jSarek John Hazlett Databank title Link in the Databank (original site is defunct)
10 (2)[3] Seib Nod Captain Yossarian Benjamin Christopher Norton Dawe Databank title Link in the Databank (original site is defunct)
10 (1)[3] Oakie Dokes Grand Admiral Sean8 Unknown Databank title Link in the Databank (original site is defunct)
09 (9)[3] Theomet Danlé winstonvalleyjedi Unknown Databank title Link in the Databank (original site is defunct)
09 (8)[4] Yoxgit caledre Edward M. Erdelac Databank title Link in the Databank (original site is defunct)
09 (7)[4] Janus Greejatus vader_of_bast Timothy S. Maddocks Databank title Link in the Databank (original site is defunct)
09 (6)[4] Niai Fieso exarxan Sander de Lange Databank title Link in the Databank (original site is defunct)
09 (5)[4] Willrow Hood Captain Yossarian Benjamin Christopher Norton Dawe Databank title Link in the Databank (original site is defunct)
09 (4)[4] Tian Chyler yoda's waiter, the fragrant wookiee (provided name) Timothy Carlsson, Ian Tapley (provided name) Databank title Link in the Databank (original site is defunct)
09 (3)[4] Mini-Huvicko/Yuzabi Dowser binary hydromech droid caledre Edward M. Erdelac Databank title Link in the Databank (original site is defunct)
09 (2)[4] Pello Scrambas Darth NTM Aidan Hennessy Databank title Link in the Databank (original site is defunct)
09 (1)[4] Lushros Dofine AdmiralD'orl001 James Lord

Databank title Link in the Databank (original site is defunct)

08 (6) Augara Jowil nawaraven104 Chad Finke Databank title Link in the Databank (original site is defunct)
08 (5) Eddicus-class planetary shuttle JMMC James McFadden Databank title Link in the Databank (original site is defunct)
08 (4) Krayt's Honor KenobiDX67 Paul Rock Sandrock Databank title Link in the Databank (original site is defunct)
08 (3) Teyora Rekab Valin Kenobi Nathan O'Keefe Databank title Link in the Databank (original site is defunct)
08 (2) Rolo droid nob01 Neil Baker Databank title Link in the Databank (original site is defunct)
08 (1) Antidar Williams the fragrant wookiee Ian Tapley Databank title Link in the Databank (original site is defunct)
07 (5) Myhr Rho Captain Yossarian Benjamin Christopher Norton Dawe Databank title Link in the Databank (original site is defunct)
07 (4) Y'bith ShadowCultist Evan Burger Databank title Link in the Databank (original site is defunct)
07 (3) Nar Hida NarbFlick Gregory Walker Databank title Link in the Databank (original site is defunct)
07 (2) Cebann Veekan DJ Maul: Got Feet?, Bubba1227 (species name) Tommy Mac, Bob Vitas (species name) Databank title Link in the Databank (original site is defunct)
07 (1) Nobot Jedi Flaherty Shaun Flaherty Databank title Link in the Databank (original site is defunct)
06 (6) Onara Kuat Darth NTM Aidan Hennessy Databank title Link in the Databank (original site is defunct)
06 (5) Covert Ops clone trooper[5]
06 (4) Braha'tok-class gunship Ello137 Unknown Databank title Link in the Databank (original site is defunct)
06 (3) Cane Adiss jSarek John Hazlett Databank title Link in the Databank (original site is defunct)
06 (2) 3B6-RA-7 TalonCard86 Adrick Tolliver Databank title Link in the Databank (original site is defunct)
06 (1) Dusty Duck Hedec Ga Greg Mitchell Databank title Link in the Databank (original site is defunct)
05 (6) DC0052 Intergalactic speeder Nathan (ChronoRadio) and The Dark Moose Nathan Butler, Withheld Databank title Link in the Databank (original site is defunct)
05 (5) Utapau Shadow Trooper Maso Tirag Sam D. Garito

Databank title Link in the Databank (original site is defunct)

05 (4) Wam "Blam" Lufba Sompeetalay Tim Veekhoven

Databank title Link in the Databank (original site is defunct)

05 (3) Corla Metonae The2ndQuest Billy Buehler Databank title Link in the Databank (original site is defunct)
05 (2) Ottegru Grey Nex: the T is Hott!!, magicofmyth2, Valin Kenobi (name) Zack Bossan, unknown, Nathan O'Keefe (name)

Databank title Link in the Databank (original site is defunct)

05 (1) Silya Shessaun Twi'LekEntertainer, with some elements by ShadowCultist, Master Starkeiller and Hedec Ga Nathan Hathaway Adams, with Evan Burger, Withheld, and Greg Mitchell

Databank title Link in the Databank (original site is defunct)

04 (6) BesGas Three Fisty Fiham Tyler Fisher Databank title Link in the Databank (original site is defunct)
04 (5) Nem Bees Lord Hydronium Kyle Jewhurst Databank title Link in the Databank (original site is defunct)
04 (4) Bal'demnic Arf Maul Arthur Papadam Databank title Link in the Databank (original site is defunct)
04 (3) E-3PO The Phantom Calamari, ejmacki, Fisty Fiham (introductory text) Unknown, Unknown, Tyler Fisher (introductory text) Databank title Link in the Databank (original site is defunct)
04 (2) Wol Cabasshite ejmacki Unknown Databank title Link in the Databank (original site is defunct)
04 (1) Olana Chion the fragrant wookiee, Master Starkeiller, The2ndquest (finishing touches) Ian Tapley, Withheld, Billy Buehler (finishing touches) Databank title Link in the Databank (original site is defunct)
03 (6) Tzizvvt Sompeetalay Tim Veekhoven Databank title Link in the Databank (original site is defunct)
03 (5) Barrow Oicunn Jedi Master Daniele F, jawajames1 (provided first name only) Daniele F., James Floyd (provided first name only) Databank title Link in the Databank (original site is defunct)
03 (4) Diva Shaliqua nelwyn53100, Valin Kenobi Unknown, Nathan O'Keefe Databank title Link in the Databank (original site is defunct)
03 (3) Acros-Krik NarbFlick Gregory Walker Databank title Link in the Databank (original site is defunct)
03 (2) Melee jarjarsmeagol, Ghent_the_Slicer, Cockroach King FS, jawajames1 Alex Dishal, Unknown, Unknown, James Floyd Databank title Link in the Databank (original site is defunct)
03 (1) Leektar Hecko Tenton, Arf Maul Andrew Gilbertson, Arthur Papadam Databank title Link in the Databank (original site is defunct)
02 (6) Narglatch XJ-2 airspeeder Master Devwi Unknown Databank title Link in the Databank (original site is defunct)
02 (5) Yavid Valin Kenobi Nathan O'Keefe Databank title Link in the Databank (original site is defunct)
02 (4) Pax Bonkik javajawas Ashley Sharpe Databank title Link in the Databank (original site is defunct)
02 (3) Kalyn Farnmir Captain Yossarian Benjamin Christopher Norton Dawe Databank title Link in the Databank (original site is defunct)
02 (2) Romeo Treblanc Master Ki-Aaron-Mundi, Captain Yossarian (also provided name) Aaron Sinner, Benjamin Christopher Norton Dawe (also provided name) Databank title Link in the Databank (original site is defunct)
02 (1) Grizz Frix Kast Morben Paul Celer Databank title Link in the Databank (original site is defunct)
01 (6) UT-AT The2ndquest, The Dark Moose Billy Buehler, Withheld Databank title Link in the Databank (original site is defunct)
01 (5) Swilla Corey Sompeetalay Tim Veekhoven Databank title Link in the Databank (original site is defunct)
01 (4) Janu Godalhi TalonCard86, gohan316427, General Tarfful Adrick Tolliver, Unknown, Unknown Databank title Link in the Databank (original site is defunct)
01 (3) Magaloof NarbFlick Gregory Walker Databank title Link in the Databank (original site is defunct)
01 (2) Rango Tel Master Ki-Aaron-Mundi, Captain Daultay Dofine (provided name only) Aaron Sinner, Unknown (provided name only) Databank title Link in the Databank (original site is defunct)
01 (1) Tannon Praji Nex: The T is Hott!! Zack Bossan Databank title Link in the Databank (original site is defunct)

Later Legends appearances and references

A list of What's The Story? aspects that have since appeared in later Star Wars Legends material.

Direct references

References in other What's The Story? entries

Entries reprinted in Star Wars Insider

Indirect references

Cut references

Minor elements introduced

Other elements introduced (or first identified) into continuity through What's The Story? include:

Author legacy

Beginning in October 2008, new articles and stories authored by What's The Story? writers have been published on Hyperspace.

Sources

Hyperspace:

Databank:

Forum threads:

Blog entries:

Notes and references

  1. ↑ StarWarsDotComBlogsLogoStacked What Is (And Isn't) Hyperspace? on Lucas Online — Lucas Online's StarWars.com Blog (original site is defunct)
  2. ↑ Globe The Official Star Wars Blog — Webstrip Chatter at Celebration IV on WordPress (June 27, 2007) (backup link)
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 These entries were published along with a retrospective after the competition had finished.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 Round 9 databank entries were released individually, rather than a group as were previous rounds.
  5. ↑ Was not published. To quote Pablo Hidalgo: "A winning entry was selected, but it became apparent that projects in the works tread too closely to the lore being established in the CO troopers, that the call was made to pull it. Better that than introduce an instant-continuity error." It is unknown if the entry will ever be published in the future. StarWars.com Whats the Story? Discussion and Analysis on the StarWars.com Message Boards (content obsolete and backup link not available) The winning entry was not entered into the Holocron continuity database in any form, and Lucasfilm has not revealed who was the writer of the entry. StarWars.com Holocron continuity database questions on the StarWars.com Message Boards (content obsolete and backup link not available)
  6. ↑ Insider 89: "Underworld: A Galaxy of Scum and Villiany" by Abel, Ryan, and Joe (post by Halagad_Ventor) on the Jedi Council Forums' Literature board (August 29, 2006) (backup link)
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