Notice! This post contains SPOILERS for Star Wars: Battle of Jakku – Last Stand #1
Star Wars finally began to explain where its most famous heroes were during the Battle of Jakku. The result of this battle was highlighted in the desert world in 2015 Force Awakenshaving served as the last definitive conflict that ended the Galactic Civil War, approximately a year after the destruction of the second Death Star over Endor. That said, details about Luke, Leia, Lando, and Han Solo's involvement haven't been revealed before.
While previous novels, comics, and even games have covered the Battle of Jakku, details and the whereabouts of certain characters are scarce. Luke Skywalker's involvement in particular has only been addressed in myths and legends. Leia, Han Solo, and Lando Calrissian can be accounted for before and after the battle, but not their exact involvement during Jakku itself. Now, Last position #1 by Alex Segura, Jethro Morales and Leonard Kirk began to reveal that the heroes had their own mission, linked to Jakku but also separate from the main conflict between the New Republic and the Shattered Empire.
Governor Adelhard must become a third faction on Jakku
A Coalition of Loyalists and Spice Runners
As seen throughout the Marvel movie Battle of Jakku saga, which also includes Rise of Insurgency and Republic under siege, the self-styled Grand Moff Adelhard has become a major threat. Initially claiming that the Battle of Endor was a victory for the Empire, Adelhard blockaded the Anoat sector and treated any reports to the contrary as Rebel propaganda. He also forged alliances with the dark side cult known as the Acolytes of the Beyond and the Spice Halls of Kijimi.
Defying the rest of the Imperial Navy who began to gather their forces on Jakku at the will of the late Emperor, Adelhard became a powerful and independent force, seeking to destroy both the New Republic and the Empire to forge a New Empire. in the aftermath, especially after he was betrayed by some of his allies in Republic under siege. Now, Last position #1 proved that Adelhard has become quite unbalanced and extremely dangerous, a notable third faction that apparently intends to fight both sides in the imminent Battle of Jakku.
The Last Stand Shows the Most Famous Rebel Heroes Reuniting
Uniting us in Chandrila
In the same way, Last position #1 sees a pregnant Princess Leia fighting with the Acolytes who continue to attack the New Republic's capital world, Chandrila, shortly after the recent attacks orchestrated by the Empire's Gallius Rax (as seen in the Consequences novels). Adelhard is now doubling down on his desire for total revenge, hence Leia's desire to rally her family and closest allies to face the Grand Moff.. As such, Luke is shown being summoned by Leia after confirming that Adelhard is still alive.
Likewise, Lando and his squad are also recalled to Chandrila, having fought to liberate the Anoat Sector from Adelhard (which includes Cloud City). Han Solo is also on his way to help his friends, having honored his debut in life in Chewbacca by helping to free the Wookiees on Kashyyyk (also seen in the Consequences novels). As such, it will be very exciting to see all the heroes from the original trilogy finally reunite at the end of the Galactic Civil War..
Adelhard would explain where the most classic Star Wars characters were
Saving the New Republic (and the Empire)
The Battle of Jakku was a major conflict that left countless destroyed ships crashing onto the surface of the desert world, as seen in The Force Awakens. However, the battle had its own heroes on both sides, as seen in previous episodes. Star Wars media, while its larger characters remained in the background. As such, Luke, Leia, Han, and Lando teaming up to fight Adelhard seems like a logical and meaningful conflict that will still be connected to Jakku, while not necessarily putting them front and center.
“Luke, Leia, Han and Lando teaming up to fight Adelhard seems like a logical and meaningful conflict that will still be connected to Jakku, although it won't necessarily put them front and center…”
Apparently, it seems that eliminating the danger of Adelhard and his fleet will still be crucial to saving the New Republic.. Ironically, this is also true of the Imperial Remnant, which is equally threatened by Adelhard and his desire for revenge. As such, it will be very exciting to see how the final three issues of this new Star Wars series unfolds.