In this episode of The Starlight Archive, we're going back to The Beacon!

Starlight Stories, a collection of short stories all take place around Velko Jahen and Ghal Tarpfen and their work in the day-to-day life of Starlight Beacon. A science convention is on its way and we think you may need to remember some things before you dive into these stories. These short stories may seem like filler to some, but they actually have some integral information about characters from other books and just do an all around great job enriching the overall story of Star Wars: The High Republic.

Join us as we explore how these stories contribute to the greater THR saga, introduce new characters and expand on beloved ones, all while avoiding spoilers so that you will still get to enjoy the story fresh!

Tune into our next episode when we go over the events of this story in detail in our spoiler-packed review!

This episode is certified Spoiler Free.

• (00:00:00) - A Note on Names
• (00:00:20) - Introduction
• (00:02:21) - Hidden Danger
• (00:14:02) - Recap of Major Events

Welcome back to The Starlight Archive! The best kriffin' High Republic podcast this side of Cyclor!

We're kicking off season two with The State of the Galaxy! It's everything you need to remember before going into Wave 2 of Phase 1 of the High Republic! If you're looking to read any of Wave 2 and need a refresher about what happened in Wave one, we've got you covered! We discuss key characters, planets, ships, and events to keep track of, the reading order of Wave 2, and the overall interconnectedness of the stories within this incredible and intricate story.

We cover all the basics needed before reading:

The Rising Storm

Race to Crashpoint Tower

Marvel's Star Wars The High Republic issues 6-8

IDW'S Star Wars The High Republic Adventures issues 6-10

Out of the Shadows

Trail of Shadows issues 1-2

Edge of Balance vol. 1

The Tempest Runner

And stay tuned for our upcoming season! We've got a lot of great guests this season like Book Reviewer Extraordinaire ThisDadReads, host of the Bitches of Dathomir ReychelofJakku, droid builder R2DKenny and so much more!

00:00 Introduction to the State of the Galaxy
01:00 Recap of Wave 1
13:59 Transition to Wave 2
15:10 Exploring Wave 2 Books and Characters
29:59 The Aftermath of the Fair
31:46 Introduction to Key Characters
34:38 The Jedi Council and Their Dynamics
39:18 Republic Officials and Their Roles
43:58 The Villains of the Story
48:26 New Planets and Their Significance
51:56 New Ships and Their Importance
54:53 Current Galactic Situation and Challenges

• (00:00:00) - Introduction to the State of the Galaxy
• (00:01:00) - Recap of Wave 1 (Clone Wars Style)
• (00:02:29) - Super fast recap of Wave 1 (Glee style)
• (00:15:15) - Wave 2 Reading Order Discussion
• (00:31:00) - Key Characters To Remember (Jedi, Civilians, Nihil)
• (00:48:20) - Key Planets to Remember
• (00:51:50) - Key Ships to Remember
• (00:54:51) - Major Events to Remember
• (00:56:00) - Closing Remarks

Welcome to The Starlight Archive!

We're taking a quick break before we move into Wave two of Phase one with our friend Quentin! We're talking about Star Wars: The High Republic replicas and models.

In this special episode, we sit down with the incredibly talented QnAProps, the master craftsman behind some of the most stunning High Republic lightsaber replicas you'll ever see. Not only does he bring the elegant weapons from artwork to life, but he's also created an impressive model of Starlight Beacon itself!

Join us as we dive into QnAProps' creative process, hear about the challenges and joys of crafting these iconic pieces, and geek out over the intricate details that make his work stand out. We also Whether you're a lightsaber aficionado or just love all things High Republic, this episode is packed with insights and behind-the-scenes stories you won't want to miss.

Be sure to check QnAProps online @QnAProps, and check out his shop at https://www.etsy.com/shop/QnAProps

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