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Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi Era (25,793-25,792 BBY)
Dawn of the Jedi: Eruption
The two Journeyers were sent by the Je'daii Council to negotiate a settlement between Dessain Mining and their workers. The workers wanted to have a representative who would voice their opinion on how the company is run. The two sides had decided that the best way to accomplish that is by an arranged marriage between Oma Dessain—daughter of the company's owner—and the oldest son of the workers leader - Brom Santis.
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First published May 1, 2013
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John Ostrander
2,082 books172 followersJohn Ostrander is an American writer of comic books. He is best known for his work on Suicide Squad, Grimjack and Star Wars: Legacy, series he helped create.
Originally an actor in a Chicago theatre company, Ostrander moved into writing comics in 1983. His first published works were stories about the character "Sargon, Mistress of War", who appeared the First Comics series Warp!, based on a series of plays by that same Chicago theatre company. He is co-creator of the character Grimjack with Timothy Truman, who originally appeared in a back up story in the First Comics title, Starslayer, before going on to appear in his own book, again published by First Comics in the mid 1980s. First Comics ceased publication in 1991, by which time Ostrander was already doing work for other comics companies (his first scripts for DC Comics were published in 1986).
Prior to his career in comic books, Ostrander studied theology with the intent of becoming a Catholic priest, but now describes himself as an agnostic. His in-depth explorations of morality were later used in his work writing The Spectre, a DC Comics series about the manifestation of the wrath of God. His focus on the character's human aspect, a dead police detective from the 1930s named Jim Corrigan, and his exploration of moral and theological themes brought new life to a character often thought of as impossible to write. He has also worked on Firestorm, Justice League, Martian Manhunter, Manhunter, Suicide Squad, and Wasteland for DC.
Originally an actor in a Chicago theatre company, Ostrander moved into writing comics in 1983. His first published works were stories about the character "Sargon, Mistress of War", who appeared the First Comics series Warp!, based on a series of plays by that same Chicago theatre company. He is co-creator of the character Grimjack with Timothy Truman, who originally appeared in a back up story in the First Comics title, Starslayer, before going on to appear in his own book, again published by First Comics in the mid 1980s. First Comics ceased publication in 1991, by which time Ostrander was already doing work for other comics companies (his first scripts for DC Comics were published in 1986).
Prior to his career in comic books, Ostrander studied theology with the intent of becoming a Catholic priest, but now describes himself as an agnostic. His in-depth explorations of morality were later used in his work writing The Spectre, a DC Comics series about the manifestation of the wrath of God. His focus on the character's human aspect, a dead police detective from the 1930s named Jim Corrigan, and his exploration of moral and theological themes brought new life to a character often thought of as impossible to write. He has also worked on Firestorm, Justice League, Martian Manhunter, Manhunter, Suicide Squad, and Wasteland for DC.
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June 27, 2022
I liked it!
You get to meet 2 characters, that they'll be in the books/comics to come. They go on an undercover mission sent by the Jedi Order and it's simple enough story but fun to read nonetheless.
So let the marathon begin!
You get to meet 2 characters, that they'll be in the books/comics to come. They go on an undercover mission sent by the Jedi Order and it's simple enough story but fun to read nonetheless.
So let the marathon begin!
May 20, 2018
“Dawn of the Jedi: Eruption” is a short story that is included in at least the paperback version of “Dawn of the Jedi: Into the Void” and provides further introduction to Lanoree Brock and the sorts of situations that the Je’daii of Tython are called in to deal with. It’s an enjoyable short story that does a fine job of giving us some more insight into this time period and its characters. Spoilers follow.
Je’daii Rangers Lanoree Brock and Hawk Ryo have been called to the moon world of Zerist to mediate a dispute between Dessain Mining, the family-owed company that runs the mines, and its workers. A settlement has been reached: Brom Santis, the oldest son of the workers’ leader, and Oma Dessain, daughter of the company’s owner, will marry to unite the two groups…but there’s a problem: Oma has been kidnapped by Baron Volnos Ryo, the Dessain family’s rival and Hawk’s brother. With the negotiations growing tense and the status of Oma unclear, Lanoree and Hawk find themselves facing an uphill battle to end this dispute as peacefully as possible and return Oma to her family.
There’s a lot packed into the ten or so pages that comprise this story. The plot flows evenly between Hawk Ryo taking on his brother’s minions to rescue Oma and Lanoree Brock bringing order to the negotiations and dealing with a traitor in their midst, which provides a nice balance between heart-stopping action and the somewhat slower, but no less interesting, pace of business politics and deceit. It gives readers a good view into the sorts of missions that Je’daii were sent in to handle as well as offering a little taste of the different political factions running around. The scope of this era might have been smaller than what we see in later periods of “Star Wars” lore, given the distinct lack of hyperspace travel, but the conflicts were no less significant, which I think the short story portrays well. It also does a fine job of showing the full capabilities of the Je’daii, their desire to end things relatively peacefully but also their willingness to shed blood and cut through obstacles when needed. And they are more than competent and doing the latter should the circumstance arise.
The twist at the end is quite amusing. I’ve always wondered how things shape up when one of the nuptial parties in these “marry our children to one another to solve the problem” situations absolutely refuses to go through with it, so I appreciated this little subversion of the “perfect” answer. Equally enjoyable are Lanoree and Hawk’s side comments to one another on this unforeseen obstacle – these Je’daii certainly aren’t without a sense of humour, however sarcastic it may be. It was fortunate for all parties involved that Lanoree was able to come up with an alternative solution.
If, like me, you encountered this story after reading “Into the Void,” then the character of Lanoree Brock will already be a familiar face. Here, we see more of her resourcefulness and cunning in a different setting that we don’t experience in “Into the Void,” her ability to mediate a dispute and settle matters not only through battle, but through words and compromise. And, of course, she does it all with her slightly sarcastic, almost coldly practical flair. Hawk Ryo is an intriguing fellow who I wouldn’t mind seeing more of. He seems to have an interesting history behind him, which makes me very much enjoy that the Je’daii of this era have strong family bonds (or, at the very least, know who their parents and siblings are) and are impacted by their family members’ choices. He and Lanoree work well together and are a cohesive pair, providing both the bite and the diplomacy needed to mediate the conflict before them.
Which leads me to my single criticism of “Eruption.” In “Into the Void,” Lanoree is described as a loner who often works alone and doesn’t enjoy the company of others. Her initial annoyed reaction to having a travel companion in that novel emphasized this preference for solo missions and solitude. Here, however, we not only see her working with another Ranger (which could be at the direction of the Je’daii Masters and not her own choice) but actually seeming to enjoy the camaraderie. Furthermore, this story takes place almost immediately before “Into the Void,” yet in “Into the Void,” the impression we get is that Lanoree has made a point of distancing herself from other Je’daii Rangers in the few years prior to being recalled to Tython. It’s at odds with what’s portrayed in “Eruption,” and it’s a little jarring given the closeness of the two stories in timeline.
Overall, “Eruption,” is nice addition to the timeline and provides some interesting insight into the work of the Je’daii and the tensions that affected their part of the galaxy. The story is exciting, there’s an amusing twist at the end, and we get both further development of Lanoree Brock as well as the introduction of Je’daii Ranger Hawk Ryo. There are a couple inconsistencies between this story and “Into the Void” as far as Lanoree’s character goes, but I still had a lot of fun reading this one. Four stars.
Je’daii Rangers Lanoree Brock and Hawk Ryo have been called to the moon world of Zerist to mediate a dispute between Dessain Mining, the family-owed company that runs the mines, and its workers. A settlement has been reached: Brom Santis, the oldest son of the workers’ leader, and Oma Dessain, daughter of the company’s owner, will marry to unite the two groups…but there’s a problem: Oma has been kidnapped by Baron Volnos Ryo, the Dessain family’s rival and Hawk’s brother. With the negotiations growing tense and the status of Oma unclear, Lanoree and Hawk find themselves facing an uphill battle to end this dispute as peacefully as possible and return Oma to her family.
There’s a lot packed into the ten or so pages that comprise this story. The plot flows evenly between Hawk Ryo taking on his brother’s minions to rescue Oma and Lanoree Brock bringing order to the negotiations and dealing with a traitor in their midst, which provides a nice balance between heart-stopping action and the somewhat slower, but no less interesting, pace of business politics and deceit. It gives readers a good view into the sorts of missions that Je’daii were sent in to handle as well as offering a little taste of the different political factions running around. The scope of this era might have been smaller than what we see in later periods of “Star Wars” lore, given the distinct lack of hyperspace travel, but the conflicts were no less significant, which I think the short story portrays well. It also does a fine job of showing the full capabilities of the Je’daii, their desire to end things relatively peacefully but also their willingness to shed blood and cut through obstacles when needed. And they are more than competent and doing the latter should the circumstance arise.
The twist at the end is quite amusing. I’ve always wondered how things shape up when one of the nuptial parties in these “marry our children to one another to solve the problem” situations absolutely refuses to go through with it, so I appreciated this little subversion of the “perfect” answer. Equally enjoyable are Lanoree and Hawk’s side comments to one another on this unforeseen obstacle – these Je’daii certainly aren’t without a sense of humour, however sarcastic it may be. It was fortunate for all parties involved that Lanoree was able to come up with an alternative solution.
If, like me, you encountered this story after reading “Into the Void,” then the character of Lanoree Brock will already be a familiar face. Here, we see more of her resourcefulness and cunning in a different setting that we don’t experience in “Into the Void,” her ability to mediate a dispute and settle matters not only through battle, but through words and compromise. And, of course, she does it all with her slightly sarcastic, almost coldly practical flair. Hawk Ryo is an intriguing fellow who I wouldn’t mind seeing more of. He seems to have an interesting history behind him, which makes me very much enjoy that the Je’daii of this era have strong family bonds (or, at the very least, know who their parents and siblings are) and are impacted by their family members’ choices. He and Lanoree work well together and are a cohesive pair, providing both the bite and the diplomacy needed to mediate the conflict before them.
Which leads me to my single criticism of “Eruption.” In “Into the Void,” Lanoree is described as a loner who often works alone and doesn’t enjoy the company of others. Her initial annoyed reaction to having a travel companion in that novel emphasized this preference for solo missions and solitude. Here, however, we not only see her working with another Ranger (which could be at the direction of the Je’daii Masters and not her own choice) but actually seeming to enjoy the camaraderie. Furthermore, this story takes place almost immediately before “Into the Void,” yet in “Into the Void,” the impression we get is that Lanoree has made a point of distancing herself from other Je’daii Rangers in the few years prior to being recalled to Tython. It’s at odds with what’s portrayed in “Eruption,” and it’s a little jarring given the closeness of the two stories in timeline.
Overall, “Eruption,” is nice addition to the timeline and provides some interesting insight into the work of the Je’daii and the tensions that affected their part of the galaxy. The story is exciting, there’s an amusing twist at the end, and we get both further development of Lanoree Brock as well as the introduction of Je’daii Ranger Hawk Ryo. There are a couple inconsistencies between this story and “Into the Void” as far as Lanoree’s character goes, but I still had a lot of fun reading this one. Four stars.
March 30, 2015
Nice little short story that fits in the universe. Quick read and worth picking up as it is included at the end of Dawn of the Jedi: Into the void. If you found the book it is included in just bad at least give the short story a try. Different Author and Hawk feels like a neat character. Lanoree is still weak.
February 15, 2021
Fun short story set in the dawn of the Jedi era. As we don't have much content In this time period (fuck you Disney) this story is very interesting as it gives us another glimpse at how the J'eddai operate and introduces a new jedi ranger, hawk to us readers. Rating: 7/10
January 3, 2016
Definitely enjoyed this story, thanks to Let's Read's audiobook (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xTdaY3n...). It wasn't exactly what I expected but it was an entertaining story that introduced a couple of early Jedi, who, I believe, reappear in a couple stories (the comic books?). I guess I expected something a little more ...primitive. Nevertheless (as a noob Expanded Universe reader) there were a couple of details that I really appreciated. It was a short read, well written, and interesteing. Definitely worth the time.
May 30, 2017
Very quick story. Entertaining, but not crucial or revolutionary. I enjoyed it, but it isn't the greatest short story I've ever read. Nice to see a different, more amusing, aggressive, and cunning side of Lanoree than the one in Into the Void.
April 5, 2021
An inoffensive short story that comes at the end of the "Into The Void" novel. As far as tone is concerned, I think it fits better at the start of the novel and would be better served being read first.
June 11, 2025
Plot Summary
Dawn of the Jedi: Eruption is a short story set in the early days of the Je’daii Order. Je’daii Rangers Lanoree Brock and Hawk Ryo are sent to the volcanic world of Skagora to mediate a tense negotiation between powerful mining owners and their workers. When seismic activity threatens the fragile peace and puts everyone’s lives at risk, Lanoree and Hawk must use their skills and understanding of the Force to protect the miners and resolve the conflict. The story explores the Je’daii’s role as peacekeepers in a galaxy already marked by division and natural forces beyond anyone’s control.
Characters
Lanoree Brock – A Je’daii Ranger committed to maintaining balance and finding peaceful solutions even in the face of natural and human-made tensions.
Hawk Ryo – Lanoree’s fellow Ranger, pragmatic and perceptive, working alongside her to defuse the volatile situation.
The Mining Owners – Representing the wealthy and powerful interests exploiting Skagora’s volatile resources, resistant to compromise.
The Miners – The workers caught between exploitation and natural disaster, desperate for fair treatment and safety.
The Daughter of the Mining Owner – A young woman whos insights help shape the final resolution.
Quotes
"The Force is not here to serve us—it’s here to guide us." — Lanoree Brock, reminding herself of the Je’daii’s purpose as she navigates both natural dangers and human greed.
Dawn of the Jedi: Eruption is a short story set in the early days of the Je’daii Order. Je’daii Rangers Lanoree Brock and Hawk Ryo are sent to the volcanic world of Skagora to mediate a tense negotiation between powerful mining owners and their workers. When seismic activity threatens the fragile peace and puts everyone’s lives at risk, Lanoree and Hawk must use their skills and understanding of the Force to protect the miners and resolve the conflict. The story explores the Je’daii’s role as peacekeepers in a galaxy already marked by division and natural forces beyond anyone’s control.
Characters
Lanoree Brock – A Je’daii Ranger committed to maintaining balance and finding peaceful solutions even in the face of natural and human-made tensions.
Hawk Ryo – Lanoree’s fellow Ranger, pragmatic and perceptive, working alongside her to defuse the volatile situation.
The Mining Owners – Representing the wealthy and powerful interests exploiting Skagora’s volatile resources, resistant to compromise.
The Miners – The workers caught between exploitation and natural disaster, desperate for fair treatment and safety.
The Daughter of the Mining Owner – A young woman whos insights help shape the final resolution.
Quotes
"The Force is not here to serve us—it’s here to guide us." — Lanoree Brock, reminding herself of the Je’daii’s purpose as she navigates both natural dangers and human greed.
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June 1, 2025
AUDIOBOOK
Neat short story. Since it was so short there's a good chance I'll read it some time.
I'm glad I read the first few issues of the Dawn of the Jedi comic since I got helpful context on the home planet of the Je'daii. The story is about two Je'daii Rangers dealing with a mining company's conflict with their workers. The characters were interesting, and it was fun seeing how the earliest Jedi viewed the force. It really got me thinking about how the goal of the early Jedi was to properly order the Dark Side of the force without falling fully into it. It reminds me a lot of the Jungian idea of incorporating the shadow side (a topic I have heard of, but know nothing about).
I guess to compare to something I know well, the Bible, if Jesus was a Jedi He would in theory be tapping into the Dark Side of the force when he cleanses the temple, same with Joshua when he defeats the Canaanites. The difference is, they tap into these things without falling fully into it, and always do so in service to God (or, in Star Wars terms, the Force).
Or maybe I completely misunderstand, and the dark side should never be tapped into and doing so throws the force out of wack. I don't really know.
Neat short story. Since it was so short there's a good chance I'll read it some time.
I'm glad I read the first few issues of the Dawn of the Jedi comic since I got helpful context on the home planet of the Je'daii. The story is about two Je'daii Rangers dealing with a mining company's conflict with their workers. The characters were interesting, and it was fun seeing how the earliest Jedi viewed the force. It really got me thinking about how the goal of the early Jedi was to properly order the Dark Side of the force without falling fully into it. It reminds me a lot of the Jungian idea of incorporating the shadow side (a topic I have heard of, but know nothing about).
I guess to compare to something I know well, the Bible, if Jesus was a Jedi He would in theory be tapping into the Dark Side of the force when he cleanses the temple, same with Joshua when he defeats the Canaanites. The difference is, they tap into these things without falling fully into it, and always do so in service to God (or, in Star Wars terms, the Force).
Or maybe I completely misunderstand, and the dark side should never be tapped into and doing so throws the force out of wack. I don't really know.
August 6, 2024
As what is chronologically the earliest work in the Legends EU timeline, this is both too brisk and too dense to really be penetrable to a newcomer like myself, throwing around too many characters and situations without any room to find footing. It's likely not meant to be read if you don't have familiarity with the broader "Dawn of the Jedi" line, and maybe I'll revisit it down the road, but even at 10 pages, I was lost. I do like the concept of early Je'daii having an awareness of their balance between dark and light, and being able to shift back and forth as the situation requires. I'm also a bit mixed on a story set thousands of years in the past not really feeling any different than the trilogies era, with your used tech in a galactic society that's both advanced and antiquated. I like the suggestion of colony ships and I wonder if the spread of humans through the galaxy will be a thread through this sub series.
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July 31, 2018
This is my assessment of this book according to 6 criteria:
1. Too long and Strenuous action - exciting - 3 stars
2. Boring - fun - 3 stars
3. not difficult to read (as for non English native speaker] - 4 stars
4. predictable (common) - good story (unusual) - 3 stars
5. Shalow story - has a deeper story - 3 stars
6. The story is mass and Unfinished - The story is clear, understandable and well rounded story - 3 stars
Total 3.2 stars.
1. Too long and Strenuous action - exciting - 3 stars
2. Boring - fun - 3 stars
3. not difficult to read (as for non English native speaker] - 4 stars
4. predictable (common) - good story (unusual) - 3 stars
5. Shalow story - has a deeper story - 3 stars
6. The story is mass and Unfinished - The story is clear, understandable and well rounded story - 3 stars
Total 3.2 stars.
August 11, 2025
A very short and story that happens to be the chronologically earliest entry to the Star Wars universe: 25 thousand years before most of the recognizable events. Ostrander is most well-known for writing comics and I think it shows here:the pace is steady and the descriptions are clear. The story itself is straightforward to a fault and the style is serviceable, if not particularly impressive.
May 20, 2021
This short story was a nice prequel to Dawn of the Jedi: Into the Void. I like when books include short stories at the end. I sort of did the same thing with my first book, except it turned into three full connecting stories! Anyway, good job, John. Thanks for the bonus SW tale.
April 29, 2022
Nice short story showing Lanoree 4 years after the events of dawn of the Jedi outlines how she has grown up and become a better Jedi and negotiator and also outlines how the early humans were looking to get through the core to discover the rest of the galaxy without hyperspace being a thing
October 17, 2017
A fun short story by Ostrander that helps create a new foundational saga in the Star Wars universe.
November 26, 2017
Apparently, this short story was better than its following storyline Into the Void.
Nice job.
Nice job.
April 26, 2019
Pretty straight to the point, but an average story. Not much tension and any development in the plot was pretty shallow. Not bad tho
January 9, 2020
Good little story.
January 6, 2022
Short story included in Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi Into the Void
May 9, 2022
Not much happened...
July 3, 2022
Well written and good plot with very well developed characters.
November 16, 2022
Alright but nothing special.
May 21, 2023
I hope to read the rest of this era soon, but in the meantime, this is a fun little introduction to these characters.
October 12, 2023
Pleasant surprise to read immediately after finishing, Into the Void.
March 30, 2024
I liked this fine. It is a simple story of two Jedi on a mission. It could probably take place in any time period with Jedi, but it’s neat that even the short stories branch back this far.
May 14, 2025
Me, reading this with absolutely no context of the EU or this era: Jedi using guns? Jedi using swords and knives? JEDI USING THE DARK SIDE? So uhhh I guess I need to read more things.
June 28, 2025
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good but strange way they pronounce jedi
they pronounce it judi
good but strange way they pronounce jedi
they pronounce it judi
July 17, 2025
3.3
honestly pretty good story definitely didn’t have me very excited but it was solid for what it is
honestly pretty good story definitely didn’t have me very excited but it was solid for what it is
February 6, 2017
3.5 Stars
April 20, 2021
It was.. ok but very underwhelming compared to the rest of the novel and felt very out of place when read after the novel. This could've been a prologue to the main story and it would've been better overall.
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