Cavan Scott continues the story of the Republic and Jedi’s fight against the Nihil in The High Republic: The Rising Storm.

On this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

• A summary of The Rising Storm and our impressions of the book,
• Marchion Ro’s quest for the Leveler,
• The conflict within the Nihil between Marchion Ro, Pan Etya, and Lourna Dee,
• Bell Zettifar’s development and adventures,
• Elzar Mann’s struggles with temptation and the dark side of the Force,
• The introduction of Jedi Master Stellan Gios,
• Lina Soh and her great works, including the Republic Fair,
• The debate as to whether the Republic should be funding a defense force,
• The Nihil’s assault on the Republic Fair, and
• The chilling conclusion to the novel.

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