Where in the Galaxy Was Mara Jade?

Techno_Union · Post by **Techno_Union** » 2004-04-25 05:43pm

Mara Jade during the Thrawn Trilogy was obviously still very much loyal to Emperor Palpatine, with this being said, where was she during his return in Dark Empire I and II? Do we know for sure with any quote or something?

Joe · Post by **Joe** » 2004-04-25 05:56pm

She was probably doing something related to the Smugglers' Alliance.

Crown · Post by **Crown** » 2004-04-26 01:47am

Joe wrote:She was probably doing something related to the Smugglers' Alliance.

There wasn't a 'SA' at that point, she was still just working with Talon Karrde.

Equinox2003 · Post by **Equinox2003** » 2004-04-26 01:13pm

Crown is right, she was with Talon.

Stormbringer · Post by **Stormbringer** » 2004-04-26 01:37pm

Crown wrote:
Joe wrote:She was probably doing something related to the Smugglers' Alliance.
There wasn't a 'SA' at that point, she was still just working with Talon Karrde.

I thought that was created out of the informal group Karrde created during Thrawn's campaigns?

Tribun · Post by **Tribun** » 2004-04-26 02:09pm

Well I can't think about a in-universe answer.

But in reality I think ,Mara simply not appeared, because Zahn said to the authors of Dark Empire : "Fuck you", and brought unneccessary confusion into the timeline, wich is why Mara isn't seen in DE. A pity, because with her it would have been much more interesting.

Solauren · Post by **Solauren** » 2004-04-26 04:33pm

Actually, I believe she's supposed to be with Kyle Katarn/helping the new republic (Jedi Academy: Mysteries of the Sith)

Kurgan · Post by **Kurgan** » 2004-04-26 09:52pm

Good call. ^

Post by **Ghost Rider** » 2004-04-26 09:58pm

Solauren wrote:Actually, I believe she's supposed to be with Kyle Katarn/helping the new republic (Jedi Academy: Mysteries of the Sith)

She couldn't have been given that the Jedi Academy had yet to be established on Yavin

All in all it's a bit of a mess sinec DE was to come out first, then Heir.

Solauren · Post by **Solauren** » 2004-04-26 10:29pm

Ghost Rider wrote:
Solauren wrote:Actually, I believe she's supposed to be with Kyle Katarn/helping the new republic (Jedi Academy: Mysteries of the Sith)
She couldn't have been given that the Jedi Academy had yet to be established on Yavin

All in all it's a bit of a mess sinec DE was to come out first, then Heir.

Supposedly, the timeline for all that goes

Dark Forces: Jedi Knight
Luke says to Kyle: Hey, apprientice time?
Kyle: Nah, I'm good on my own.
Heir to the Empire
Mara doesn't want to be trained by Luke, but ends up learning from Kyle
Dark Empire
During which: Mysteries of the Sith

Kurgan · Post by **Kurgan** » 2004-04-27 07:41pm

Typo, and I forgot to correct him.

Jedi KNIGHT: Mysteries of the Sith

Indeed, in that game the Jedi Academy is never mentioned, rather Kyle trains with Mara for awhile while they are on assignment to help protect a New Republic base.

You're right about the chronology. Jedi Outcast takes place a few years after (IIRC) and then Jedi Academy (the game) takes place another 1-2 years later.

FTeik · Post by **FTeik** » 2004-04-28 10:48am

I think Mara Jade did the smart thing and was hiding in a very deep hole, since her former boss wouldn´t be to pleased with her actions during TTT.

Solauren · Post by **Solauren** » 2004-04-28 10:48pm

Mara was probably more worried with Luke going dark in the first one, he might show up and repeat history on her ala Anakin and Padme