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by: Halagad

date posted: Aug 28, 2006 9:58 PM | updated: Aug 30, 2006 1:41 AM

Underworld Appendix: Swoops, Spice and Wretched Rogues

Hey folks! Well, Ryan Kaufman and I are back among the dregs of galactic society with Underworld Appendix: Swoops, Spice and Wretched Rogues in the online supplement to Star Wars Insider #89.

Tune in as the straightedge Commander Max Seerdon dirties his hands collecting information for the Emperor on some of the most corrupt subjects in the galaxy, reported on by agents who are only slightly less corrupt themselves!

Find out what's up with that "Kessel Run" Han's always talking about, get an update on the mercs of Aurodium Sword, immerse yourself in the myth of the mad alien pirate Reginald Barkbone--Scourge of the Seven Sectors, find out what Dash Rendar's cameo in A New Hope was all about, and learn why it's not smart to take 100% Nkllonian Lava Extract! (Two words: Ka-boom).

Oh yeah, and did I mention a tough-talking seven-foot, green rabbit? And monkey-lizards, you can never have too many monkey-lizards.

After you're done with the Underworld Appendix, stick around for artist Joe Corroney's killer feature, The Art of Underworld, taking fans behind the scenes of his seedy illustrations for the main Underworld feature in Star Wars Insider #89, while Pablo Hidalgo whips up a cool Underworld Primer for those of you contemplating a life of scum and villainy.

Clear skies! ~ Abel G. Pe�a

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	Son of a Bith The Cantina Corner
date Posted: Aug 28, 2006 11:03 PM Just finished reading all of the articles. I have to say, it was some very clever stuff. That "snakes on a starship" line is the icing on the cake.

	Halagad Only Sith Deal In Absolutes!
date Posted: Aug 28, 2006 11:40 PM Thanks Son of a Bith. I liked that little joke too.

	Sompeetalay Sompeetalay's Source Blog
date Posted: Aug 29, 2006 1:17 AM Very interesting ! This can hardly be called an appendix since its just as interesting as the main feature. Nice nod to Jawenko and it was great to have an explanation for Rendar's presence in Mos Eisley.

	Hedec Ga War Journal of Hedec Ga
date Posted: Aug 29, 2006 6:04 AM Yeah, great explanation for Rendar and it was AWESOME seeing Jaxxon again! But...I gotta say, best nod goes to WTS winner Admiral Oicunn! Well...assuming it's the same Oicunn...that was GREAT!

	The Stooge Star Wars Joke-A-Day
date Posted: Aug 29, 2006 7:00 AM And monkey-lizards, you can never have too many monkey-lizards. So, so true... I dunno why, but reading about that blacklist just me the willies. Very entertaining stuff!

	The Stooge Star Wars Joke-A-Day
date Posted: Aug 29, 2006 7:44 AM Make that "just gives me the willies." Oops!

	rj_peters Memos from the Imperial Finance Department
date Posted: Aug 29, 2006 8:49 AM This can hardly be called an appendix since its just as interesting as the main feature. Agreed. The Online Supplement this month was particularly great. Perhaps even meatier than the mag itself. Ever since reading about Reginald Barkbone in the Guide to Droids, he's made me chuckle. Now I know that he has a spacey peg-leg to boot! Great stuff.

Halagad
Only Sith Deal In Absolutes!

date Posted: Aug 29, 2006 12:00 PM

Very interesting ! This can hardly be called an appendix since its just as interesting as the main feature.

Thanks Tim. I guess it doesn't have the "big names" the way the main feature did.

Nice nod to Jawenko and it was great to have an explanation for Rendar's presence in Mos Eisley.

I've been wanting to squeeze in a Super Star Wars reference for years (news of the game is what brought me back into the Star Wars fold in the early 90s), and use of the Jawenko seemed quite natural in this case. Ryan was also very excited about revealing Dash's business on Tatooine. Turned out great!

Halagad
Only Sith Deal In Absolutes!

date Posted: Aug 29, 2006 12:04 PM

Yeah, great explanation for Rendar and it was AWESOME seeing Jaxxon again!

Ryan's words to me were, "I've got dibs on the big green bunny!"... or something along those lines. I loved his bit about "Jabba's gang."

But...I gotta say, best nod goes to WTS winner Admiral Oicunn! Well...assuming it's the same Oicunn...that was GREAT!

Indeed it is. Long ago I promised to reference the entries of the What's the Story winners in my future projects if I got a chance. It's small, but there you are.

Halagad
Only Sith Deal In Absolutes!

date Posted: Aug 29, 2006 12:16 PM

I dunno why, but reading about that blacklist just me the willies. Very entertaining stuff!

A big tough Kowakian like yourself?

I admit, the Underworld isn't my favorite Star Wars subject... a bit too gritty for my sensibilities. But if you're gonna go there, you might as well do it right.

While the names for the various types of contraband have existed in Star Wars lore for some time, most of their effects (save Pacifog) were newly invented for this piece. Basically, I tried making their use fulfill some common human need or desire.

Halagad
Only Sith Deal In Absolutes!

date Posted: Aug 29, 2006 12:18 PM

Agreed. The Online Supplement this month was particularly great. Perhaps even meatier than the mag itself.

This is easily the best online supplement overall thus far.

Ever since reading about Reginald Barkbone in the Guide to Droids, he's made me chuckle. Now I know that he has a spacey peg-leg to boot! Great stuff.

I had the same reaction to old Barkbone when I read the New EG to Droids, so when I realized we hadn't really covered any pirates, I hit up Dan Wallace about expanding on Barkbone's backstory. He was all for it, suggesting only that the character should retain his classic campy pirate feel, but with a spacey twist.

	NerfHerdersAnonymous Life, the Star Wars Universe and Everything
date Posted: Aug 30, 2006 3:18 PM This is easily the best online supplement overall thus far. yep. The Insider was sweet too. Good stuff, Abel! L

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