History Literature / NewJediOrder

* HollywoodTactics: Played straight, averted, subverted.

* HopeSpot: The kickoff of the series is this for the Galaxy. The Galactic Civil War is finally over, there has been peace with the Imperial Remnant for half a decade, and -- growing pains aside -- the New Republic and New Jedi Order are both flourishing. And then the Vong show up and everything starts going to hell...

** Many Imperials blame the now-defunct Rebel Alliance for the invasion, feeling that if the Rebellion hadn't overthrown the Empire, the Vong would've gotten their asses kicked by the Imperial war machine before they'd even begun penetrating the galaxy. However, that argument also gets deconstructed later on by Pellaeon and other Imperials who aren't as blinded by bitter sentiment and nostalgia. As they counter-argue, if the Empire -- at its peak and with all its might and resources -- was unable to stop a bunch of ragtag Rebels, then what makes them think the Imperial war machine would've had any better luck against the Vong?

* GenocideDilemma: This is a major issue that hampers Luke's leadership for much of the series. Because the Vong are absent from the Force, Luke doesn't know how the Jedi should handle them. Should the Jedi show compassion to their hated enemy, or are they an aberration and abomination to be wiped out – even if doing so courts the Dark Side? [[spoiler: It's only after meting Vergere and hearing her decades-long perspective on the Vong – that they ''must'' be part of the Force even if the Jedi can't register that connection -- that Luke's dilemma is resolved and he actively fights against Alpha Red.]]

** The final two books reveal the Vong have been in this position for the entire war after [[spoiler:their scouts discovered Zonama Sekot back in ''Rogue Planet''. The presence of a living world was ''the'' worst case scenario; it was a portent of doom in the Vong religious texts and damnation and ruin awaited the Vong if the invasion proceeded. But if Quoreal called off the invasion, the homeless and volatile Vong society would've imploded and torn itself apart in the void between galaxies. So, Shimmra launched his coup and proceeded with the invasion anyway. Quoreal's supporters panicked, but the early successes of the invasion (and Zonama Sekot vanishing in the interim) allayed their fears. It's only after the fall of Coruscant, the tide turning agains the Vong, and the rediscovery of Zonama Sekot that those doubts and fears return in full force and the Quorealists are bitterly vindicated.]]

%%* GenocideDilemma: Alpha Red.

** The final two books reveal the Vong have been in this position for the entire war after [spoiler:their scouts discovered Zonama Sekot back in ''Rogue Planet''. The presence of a living world was a portent of doom in the Vong religious texts; damnation and ruin awaited their people if the invasion proceeded. But if Quoreal called off the invasion, the homeless and volatile Vong society would've imploded and torn itself apart in the void between galaxies. Shimmra launched his coup and proceeded with the invasion anyway. The Quorealists were initially silent as the early successes of the invasion (and Zonama Sekot vanishing) allayed their fears. It was only after the fall of Coruscant, the tide turning in the Galactic Alliance's favor, and the rediscovery of Zonama Sekot that those doubts and fears returned.]]

** Many Imperials blame the now-defunct Rebel Alliance for the invasion; feeling that if they hadn't launched the Rebellion hadn't overthrown the Empire, the Vong would've gotten their asses kicked by the Imperial war machine before they'd even begun penetrating the galaxy. However, that argument also gets deconstructed later on by Pellaeon and other Imperials who aren't as blinded by bitter sentiment and nostalgia. As they counter-argue, if the Empire -- at its peak and with all its might and resources -- was unable to stop a bunch of ragtag Rebels, then what makes them think the Imperial war machine would've had any better luck against the Vong?

** The Peace Brigade ironically find themselves in this situation by the later stages of the war. By this point, the galaxy at large finally understands and accepts collaboration or cutting deals with the Vong is a fool's bargain; they've broken their word too many times to trust any more promises of peace or mercy. So the Brigade now has no choice, but to remain allied with the Vong to protect themselves from the Galactic Alliance (who will be coming for all their heads should they win the war). But it's ''not'' an alliance of equals, because the Vong are now using them as cannon fodder (and will have no more use for the Brigade if they win the war). Either way, the Peace Brigrade loses.

** The antics of Kyp Durron and his followers in ''Vector Prime'' sabotage Leia's attempts to warn everyone about the Vong during ''Dark Tide''.

* CantKillYouStillNeedYou: [[spoiler:Invoked in ''Enemy Lines'' after Tsavong Lah kills Ghithra Dal and his Shaper conspirators. Nen Yim assumes she's next, as she's a witness; however, the Warmaster knows better. Yim ''is'' on loan as a favor from the Supreme Overload and her work with the Ninth Cortex is invaluable to the war effort. Lah will instead have to trust her discretion (and it helps that he frames the New Republic for Dal's death).]]

* ItOnlyWorksOnce: Corran figures his extending lightsaber trick won't work on the second Vong warrior he's facing.*
* ItsPersonal: Downplayed in ''Vector Prime'', but implied with Pwoe's presence on the New Republic Advisory Council. While Mon Calamari will always have a seat thanks to the role their ships played in the Rebellion, this is the first time a Quarren rather than a Mon Cal actually held the seat. Indeed, everyone expected it would be Ackbar again (as he'd previously held the seat during Mon Mothma's Administration and was giving serious consideration to retiring from the military). Instead, Pwoe unexpectedly emerged as the front runner and Ackbar bowed out. Luke suspects Borsk was behind the push for Pwoe (and while it's not stated, it's not hard to imagine this is Borsk's payback for his longtime rivalry with Ackbar).

* EurekaMoment: While working with Cal Omas to reform the Jedi Council in ''Destiny's Way'', Luke has a realization about the old Order and their relationship with the Old Republic -- or more specifically, the Supreme Chancellor. Because the old Order was insular and secretive, their primary link to the world outside the Temple was the Supreme Chancellor. While this arrangement benefited both parties, it was also a double-edged lightsaber. Once a malevolent figure like Palpatine got into the Chancellor's Office and became that link, it was game over; Palpatine was able to cut off, isolate, and destroy the old Jedi. This makes Luke realize the new Council must never again be so isolated.

* ItOnlyWorksOnce: Corran figures his extending lightsaber trick won't work on the second Vong warrior he's facing.

* DeathGlare: Fey'la gives Viqi Sheesh one during ''Star by Star'' when she starts trying to "interpret" his words in a negotiation (which is a pretty big no-no in political circles). It's enough to momentarily get her to shut up. Fey'la's on the recieving end a short while later from the Bothan ambassador, which he takes to mean he's never going to be allowed back to Bothwaui while he's alive.

And then things get really bad.

* TanksForTheMemories: The Vong can generate, remove, and implant memories using advanced shaping techniques. Tahiri finds this out firsthand.

* CallBack: The YVH droids' armor is made from laminanium, the self-healing metal that the Qellan ship in ''Literature/BlackFleetCrisis'' was made of.

* KickTheSonOfABitch: The Vong destroying the Yevetha.

* LuredIntoATrap: Shedao Shai's forces in ''Ruin'' run headlong into a trap on Ithor, the New Republic forces using their anti-technology attitude against them. By the time Shedao figures things out, one of his guys has already triggered the trap.

* MortonsFork: The Peace Brigade ironically find themselves in this situation by the later stages of the war. By this point, the galaxy at large finally understands and accepts collaboration or cutting deals with the Vong is a fool's bargain; they've broken their word too many times to trust any more promises of peace or mercy. So the Brigade now has no choice, but to remain allied with the Vong to protect themselves from the Galactic Alliance (who will be coming for all their heads should they win the war). But it's ''not'' an alliance of equals, because the Vong are now using them as cannon fodder (and will have no more use for the Brigade if they win the war). Either way, the Peace Brigrade loses.

* WhatTheHellHero: A number of characters criticize Jaina for her use of Force lightning after her brother's death, spending too much time with [[EvilMatriarch Ta'a Chume]], providing a test subject for a MadScientist, abusing a life debt and sending pilots on suicide runs, to name a few in ''Dark Journey''.

* WorthyOpponent: [[http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Shedao_Shai Shedao Shai]] to Corran. His actions are 100% consistent with his code of honor, he openly admires the enemy when they live up to his high standards, sticks to his ethics even when they put him at a disadvantage, and in spite of being even more fanatical than usual for his species is both [[AffablyEvil affable]] and a pretty good strategist. [[spoiler:Unfortunately his second-in-command goes back on the deal Shai struck with Corran after [[YouAreInCommandNow Corran kills Shai in an honor duel over the fate of Ithor]].]]

** {{Enforced}} with Anakin and Tahiri, between whom Master Ikrit prophecies something great. Given [[spoiler:Anakin's death]] in ''Star by Star'', this never comes. [[spoiler:One of the Solo children was always going to be killed off, but Creator/MichaelAStackpole (part of the planning committee) tried to make it Jacen instead of Anakin as Creator/GeorgeLucas wanted (reportedly [[ViewersAreMorons not wanting him confused with his grandfather]]). In the end, Lucas won. [[ShootTheShaggyDog And then Jacen went to hell]] in [[Literature/LegacyOfTheForce the next series]] anyway.]]

* BodyguardLegacy: {{Defied}}. After Chewbacca's death, some of his family step up to assume his Life Debt to Han Solo (and by extension, Leia, Luke, and the Solo children). Han refuses them since he's still raw from Chewie's death and doesn't want anyone else, especially Wookiees of Chewie's own family, dying because of him.

* EurekaMoment: While working with Cal Omas to reform the Jedi Council in ''Destiny's Way'', Luke has a realization about the old Order and their relationship with the Old Republic -- or more specifically, the Supreme Chancellor. Because the old Order was insular and secretive, their primary link to the world outside the Temple was the Supreme Chancellor. While this arrangement benefited both parties, it was also a double-edged lightsaber. Once a malevolent figure like Palpatine got into the Chancellor's Office and became that link, it was game over; Palpatine was able to cut off, isolate, and destroy the old Jedi. This makes Luke realize the new Council must never