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Star Wars: Legacy Drops July 28, Rey, Leia Repair Lightsaber

7/7/2026

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Rey Repairs Lightsaber

Star Wars: Legacy by Madeleine Roux will be released on July 28.
Rey and Leia Organa travel to Tython to repair Rey’s broken lightsaber, facing trials, mysteries and a First Order officer.
The novel includes Captain Wolstenholme, set between The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker after Luke’s death, and deepens Leia’s training of Rey while revealing their inner thoughts, according to Roux.

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Rey Confronts Vision

Gavrin, a new character linked to the Church of the Force, appears and mirrors Lor San Tekka’s affiliation.
Rey uses scavenging goggles and a glow rod to cross a transparisteel bridge inside the ancient Jedi temple.
A vision shows Rey nearly drowning, confronting Force apparitions before Leia rescues her, deepening their bond.
The story notes Tython’s Legends role as the Jedi Order’s origin, tying canon to expanded lore.

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Jedi Master Warns

An ancient Jedi Master appears younger and calmer, warning the Order and unveiling the “Way of the Reforged.”
He uses a gold-smith analogy to stress balance, urging Jedi to apply heat and restraint wisely.
He references a future trial called the “Simulacris,” located beyond the Chamber of Quenching.
C-3PO repeats “Way of the Reforged,” while Polygon publishes the full excerpt for fans before the July 28, 2026 release.

History

Historical Context

In 1991 Timothy Zahn’s *Heir to the Empire* broke a four-year lull in Star Wars publishing, the trilogy sold 15 million copies and sparked the modern Expanded Universe, prompting Lucasfilm to commission further novels. The pattern resurfaced in 2026 when Madeleine Roux released *Star Wars: Legacy* on Tython, using new characters to deepen Jedi lore and sustain fan interest.

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Rey Repairs Lightsaber

Star Wars: Legacy by Madeleine Roux will be released on July 28.
Rey and Leia Organa travel to Tython to repair Rey’s broken lightsaber, facing trials, mysteries and a First Order officer.
The novel includes Captain Wolstenholme, set between The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker after Luke’s death, and deepens Leia’s training of Rey while revealing their inner thoughts, according to Roux.

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