Thank you, Have a nice day, bye! 03 Feb 08 17:37
Joseph “EU” Demme <www.expanded-universe.com>
Sure. Thanks for coming 03 Feb 08 17:36
Joseph “EU” Demme <www.expanded-universe.com>
This is also Super Bowl Sunday, so that may have made a difference in turnout 03 Feb 08 17:36
BlueX-WingPilot <bluexwingpilot@r2-d2.com>
Great, so shall we call it a day then? 03 Feb 08 17:36
Joseph “EU” Demme <www.expanded-universe.com>
At the moment, I’m thinking it would work as a once a week meeting, same day, same time 03 Feb 08 17:36
Joseph “EU” Demme <www.expanded-universe.com>
We’ll definitely be posting updates on the blog. 03 Feb 08 17:35
BlueX-WingPilot <bluexwingpilot@r2-d2.com>
I hope this bad turnout won’t discourage you guys from trying to keep it going 03 Feb 08 17:30
BlueX-WingPilot <bluexwingpilot@r2-d2.com>
I will, So when is the next meeting going to be? or will it be posted on the blogs? 03 Feb 08 17:29
Joseph “EU” Demme <www.expanded-universe.com>
Don’t let the discussion framework ruin the fun of reading 
03 Feb 08 17:29
Joseph “EU” Demme <www.expanded-universe.com>
Please feel free to read ahead as much as you want. 03 Feb 08 17:28
BlueX-WingPilot <bluexwingpilot@r2-d2.com>
I am anxious to read further and find out what Thrawns plan is. 03 Feb 08 17:27
BlueX-WingPilot <bluexwingpilot@r2-d2.com>
oooh, now that I think of it, yeah, that makes some sense, 03 Feb 08 17:26
Joseph “EU” Demme <www.expanded-universe.com>
That’s awesome. These characters are so well developed 03 Feb 08 17:26
Joseph “EU” Demme <www.expanded-universe.com>
Apparantly the character of Thrawn was inspired by historical figures such as Robert E. Lee, Sherlock Holmes, Hannibal Barca, and Alexander the Great. We can see this even in the first chapter 03 Feb 08 17:25
BlueX-WingPilot <bluexwingpilot@r2-d2.com>
For me it was just interesting meeting new characters, Mara Jade, Talon Karrde, Thrawn and others. for me it’s “You have taken your first steps into a larger world.” 03 Feb 08 17:24
BlueX-WingPilot <bluexwingpilot@r2-d2.com>
Well.. he seems pretty sure of himself and his plan… and an interesting facination for art and ways of applying that into battle. (Never would have thought of that) 03 Feb 08 17:16
Joseph “EU” Demme <www.expanded-universe.com>
How do you like the character of Grand Admiral Thrawn so far? 03 Feb 08 17:14
BlueX-WingPilot <bluexwingpilot@r2-d2.com>
mmm… interesting… 03 Feb 08 17:12
Joseph “EU” Demme <www.expanded-universe.com>
Basically using the Force to enhance his troops. A Force-assited morale boost of sorts. 03 Feb 08 17:11
BlueX-WingPilot <bluexwingpilot@r2-d2.com>
A battle meld? 03 Feb 08 17:10
Joseph “EU” Demme <www.expanded-universe.com>
I’m not sure if it was covered in Heir to the Empire yet, but apparantly the Emperor used a battle meld of some kind to control his troops. His death is also a great loss to their morale 03 Feb 08 17:08
BlueX-WingPilot <bluexwingpilot@r2-d2.com>
yes, one minute you have the most powerful ships in the galaxy, then you defeated by a handfull of starships. 03 Feb 08 17:07
Joseph “EU” Demme <www.expanded-universe.com>
That’s for sure. I can only imagine how devasting the Battle of Endor was to them 03 Feb 08 17:04
BlueX-WingPilot <bluexwingpilot@r2-d2.com>
Pallaeon seemed annoyed that they didn’t have better crewmen aboard the star destroyer Chimaera
03 Feb 08 17:03
BlueX-WingPilot <bluexwingpilot@r2-d2.com>
I can’t say I do, 03 Feb 08 17:00
BlueX-WingPilot <bluexwingpilot@r2-d2.com>
I never would have guessed 03 Feb 08 16:59
Joseph “EU” Demme <www.expanded-universe.com>
Does anyone know of other name origins that Zahn used? 03 Feb 08 16:59
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Joseph “EU” Demme <www.expanded-universe.com>
I’ve also been interested lately in the origin of the names that authors use in their work. Chimaera, for example, is a monster made from different animal parts from Greek mythology. 03 Feb 08 16:59
Joseph “EU” Demme <www.expanded-universe.com>
I’ve always thought that Captain Pellaeon was a nice foil to Darth Vader’s leadership. He seems to genuinley care for the men under his command. 03 Feb 08 16:55
BlueX-WingPilot <bluexwingpilot@r2-d2.com>
it sounded like theey weren’t doing to well, then Thrawn steps in, A real threat. 03 Feb 08 16:52
Joseph “EU” Demme <www.expanded-universe.com>
Does anyone have any thoughts on how the Empire is perceived in the first chapter? 03 Feb 08 16:51
BlueX-WingPilot <bluexwingpilot@r2-d2.com>
I am not really afraid of spoilers 03 Feb 08 16:50
Joseph “EU” Demme <www.expanded-universe.com>
Forget you read it. 03 Feb 08 16:47
Son Of Skywalker <www.eucantina.net>
Well, then, forget what I said 
03 Feb 08 16:47
Son Of Skywalker <www.eucantina.net>
Yep-it’s perfect for her 03 Feb 08 16:47
BlueX-WingPilot <bluexwingpilot@r2-d2.com>
Yes, Fate? I know next to nuthing about EU characters except for maybe how they relate to other characters. 03 Feb 08 16:47
Joseph “EU” Demme <www.expanded-universe.com>
I really liked Mara’s introduction. You get a glimpse of who she is, but she’s a mysterious character 03 Feb 08 16:46
Son Of Skywalker <www.eucantina.net>
Yes; different characters, plots, etc. all were covered and introduced/ 03 Feb 08 16:46
Son Of Skywalker <www.eucantina.net>
It’s kinda wierd reading about her, knowing her fate and all. 03 Feb 08 16:45
Joseph “EU” Demme <www.expanded-universe.com>
I liked how the first three chapters each cover one of the main plotlines / characters that Zahn will be covering throughout the book 03 Feb 08 16:45
BlueX-WingPilot <bluexwingpilot@r2-d2.com>
This is the first EU book I’ve read. I wasn’t expecting to see mara Jade, I was a little surpised. 03 Feb 08 16:45
Joseph “EU” Demme <www.expanded-universe.com>
Does anyone have any initial thoughts or reactions to the first three chapters? 03 Feb 08 16:43
Son Of Skywalker <www.eucantina.net>
Perfecto 03 Feb 08 16:42
Joseph “EU” Demme <www.expanded-universe.com>
Excellent 03 Feb 08 16:42
BlueX-WingPilot <bluexwingpilot@r2-d2.com>
I read the first three chapters 03 Feb 08 16:42
Joseph “EU” Demme <www.expanded-universe.com>
Welcome! 03 Feb 08 16:42
BlueX-WingPilot <bluexwingpilot@r2-d2.com>
Thanks 03 Feb 08 16:42
BlueX-WingPilot <bluexwingpilot@r2-d2.com>
Hello 03 Feb 08 16:42
Son Of Skywalker <www.eucantina.net>
Hey-great to have you 03 Feb 08 16:42
BlueX-WingPilot <bluexwingpilot@r2-d2.com>
hello, I made it! 03 Feb 08 16:41
Son Of Skywalker <www.eucantina.net>
Did you read Heir? 03 Feb 08 16:41
Son Of Skywalker <www.eucantina.net>
sry for…? 03 Feb 08 16:39
Joseph “EU” Demme <www.expanded-universe.com>
Just us three at the moment 03 Feb 08 16:39
JEDIKNIGT
sry 03 Feb 08 16:39
Joseph “EU” Demme <www.expanded-universe.com>
How’s it going 03 Feb 08 16:39
JEDIKNIGT
any1 here? 03 Feb 08 16:39
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Son Of Skywalker <www.eucantina.net>
Welcome, JediKnigt 03 Feb 08 16:39
Son Of Skywalker <www.eucantina.net>
Indeed; it certainly shows. I bet there’s a little Napoloen Bonparte in there too 03 Feb 08 16:38
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JEDIKNIGT
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Joseph “EU” Demme <www.expanded-universe.com>
Classic Thrawn. I was reading today how Zahn based him off of many historical figures, such as Rommel, Alexander the Great, and Sherlock Holmes. 03 Feb 08 16:37
Son Of Skywalker <www.eucantina.net>
Well, I didn’t re-read the book, but I remember loving the start. Especially the part where Tharwn uses an amazing manuvere on the rebels. 03 Feb 08 16:36
Joseph “EU” Demme <www.expanded-universe.com>
w00t 03 Feb 08 16:34
Son Of Skywalker <www.eucantina.net>
It hath begun
