Star Wars: Phasma Explained

Star Wars: Phasma
Author:Delilah S. Dawson
Audio Read By:January LaVoy
Country:United States
Language:English
Series:Journey to Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Genre:Science fiction
Publisher:Del Rey Books
Pub Date:September 1, 2017
Media Type:Print (Hardcover)
Pages:400 (First edition, hardcover)
Isbn:978-1-524-79631-0
Isbn Note:(First edition, hardcover)

Star Wars: Phasma is a Star Wars novel by Delilah S. Dawson, published by Del Rey Books on September 1, 2017 as part of the Journey to Star Wars: The Last Jedi publishing initiative. It explores the backstory of Captain Phasma, the stormtrooper leader introduced in the 2015 film .

The novel was announced at the Star Wars Celebration in April 2017, among several works related to The Force Awakens sequel film The Last Jedi. A comic book miniseries called , exploring Phasma's adventures between the films, was announced at the same time. A stand-alone sequel novel, , was released on August 17, 2019.[1]

Star Wars: Phasma is available as an audiobook and e-book.

Plot

Resistance spy Vi Moradi is captured and brought aboard the First Order Star Destroyer[2] Absolution, where she is interrogated in secret by Cardinal, a stormtrooper captain in red armor. Cardinal seeks information to use against his nemesis, the powerful Captain Phasma. Buying time to stay alive and hopefully effect her escape, Vi tells the extended story of Phasma's origins on the ruined planet Parnassos, as told to her by Siv, one of Phasma's former warriors.

Publication

The novel was announced at the Star Wars Celebration in April 2017, among several works related to The Force Awakens sequel film The Last Jedi.[3] A comic book miniseries called , exploring Phasma's adventures between the films, was announced at the same time.[3]

The novel was published by Del Rey Books on September 1, 2017.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: A new Star Wars book will tie in with Disney's upcoming Galaxy's Edge theme parks . Liptak . Andrew . 31 January 2019 . TheVerge.com . March 25, 2021.
  2. Web site: Star Wars: Phasma reveals chrome villain's past, brings readers on an intense journey: book review . Keane . Sean . . September 1, 2017 . December 7, 2020.
  3. Web site: 'Journey to Star Wars: The Last Jedi Will Bridge the Gap Between Episode 7 and 8 With Books and Comics . . Jacob . Hall . April 17, 2017 . July 24, 2017.
  4. Web site: A new Star Wars novel traces the mysterious origins of Captain Phasma . Liptak . Andrew . September 1, 2017 . . September 2, 2017.