- This week, we stan Ty Yorrick, Tech makes his way
to the holotables, and more.
Oh, I am already tired.
You know what?
That's just go to news.
It's the Run Disney Virtual Star Wars Rival Run weekend,
presented by Otter Box, and even though we can't all be together
in sunny Orlando, Florida, we hope
you'll get into the running spirit
at home in this year's virtual race,
taking place over the next four days.
- Running away again, Lady Tano?
- This year, the 5Ks celebrates the clash between Ahsoka
and Maul while 10K challengers will make like Princess Leia
and try to outrun the Empire.
And in the half-marathon, its Jedi Master Yoda dueling
none other than Darth Vader.
We love when Star Wars gets weird,
and this week brings the promise of a hint
of horror heading to Star Wars: The High Republic.
Here's the scoop.
This summer, our friend Cavan Scott will not only
debut the novel The Rising Storm,
we've learned he's bringing his Force-sensitive monster hunter
Ty Yorrick along for an original graphic novel
in the epic new era.
Here's your first look at the pages
of The Monster of Temple Peak.
Hold up.
Is that a Gundark?
IDW's The Monster Temple Peak will be released in four
parts starting this August.
If only we knew more about this mysterious new character
and former Jedi.
Speaking of the High Republic, earlier this week, starwars.com
revealed the official descriptions
for the second wave titles of the multi-platform epic.
We're talking Marvel's Star Wars: The High Republic
and IDW's The High Republic Adventures comics,
new short fiction on the pages of Star Wars
Insider, new novels including The Rising Storm,
Race to Crash Point Tower, and Out of the Shadows,
the audio original novel Tempest Runner,
and the original manga, The Edge of Balance.
And for your favorite younglings,
a new storybook from author George Mann,
joining the five original architects with Showdown
at the Fair.
We are all the Republic.
[DARTH VADER BREATHING]
His mask strikes fear into the hearts of all who gaze upon it,
but what's going on beneath the helmet of Darth Vader?
If you've ever wanted to know pretty much everything there is
to know about the Sith lord's life-sustaining suit,
from the feeding tube hidden in his gaiter
to his plastoid girdle, you heard me right,
the latest installment of Inside Intel
by Lucasfilm Story Group's Emily Shkoukani has you covered.
Head to starwars.com/thisweeknow to find out more.
- He's more machine now than man.
[TRAIN WHISTLE]
- This Star Wars, The Bad Batch hype train is still rolling,
and Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes has chosen
Tech to be the next member of Clone Force 99
to join the Holotable.
Known as the brains of the crew, Tech will provide his allies
support by handling the more delicate
parts of their operations.
Tech will also use his Brilliant Idea ability
to deal damage to his enemies, and dispel all debuffs
from Clone trooper allies, while providing
all Bad Batch allies gains in foresight, tenacity,
and stealth.
Download Galaxy of Heroes in the Apple and Google
Play stores right now.
And if you haven't gotten enough of Star Wars:
The Bad Batch, this week, we also
saw the debut of some epic new key art
for the forthcoming Disney animated series
featuring Clone Force 99.
Peep that glorious poster-worthy lineup featuring
Echo, Wrecker, Crosshair, Hunter, Tech,
and a mysterious newcomer.
Plus, looming over everything, as usual,
is none other than Emperor Palpatine.
Seriously can't wait till Star Wars Day.
It's no secret that we are huge fans of Star Wars:
The High Republic, and we're so pleased to share that
this week, we're bringing you the exclusive first look
at a brand new animated character short.
Who could it be?
Roll the tape.
- Centuries before the rise of the Empire, prosperity,
pioneering, and adventure marked the era of the High Republic.
Ty Yorrick is a former Jedi, now living
her life as a saber-for-hire, specializing
in monster hunting.
Although considered a loner, Ty has two droids, an astromech
with the temperament of a loyal canine,
and a protocol droid that chides Ty for being more machine
than she is.
Ty was a promising young padawan until she mysteriously
advanced the Jedi Order, leading them to question
if she was even alive.
While they contemplated her true fate,
Ty adapted her old Jedi skills for new purposes.
Her path would again converge with the Order, who were now
wary of Ty's true allegiances.
The light of the Jedi shines bright in the High Republic,
but that path is but one of many avenues
available within The Force.
- So good!
That's it for this week, but for more on these stories,
and other news from around the galaxy,
check out starwars.com, and be sure to join
us right here for This Week in Star Wars every Thursday.
Thanks for watching, and may The Force be with you.