Children of the Jedi ( novel ) Children of the Jedi is a 1995 bestselling novel written by Barbara Hambly and published by Bantam Spectra . The novel is set several months after " " in the " Star Wars " Expanded Universe timeline . Moreover , it serves as book one in a three - book cycle involving Callista Ming , an ex – Jedi Knight . The next book in the cycle is " Darksaber " by Kevin J . Anderson . Hambly also wrote the final novel in the cycle , " Planet of Twilight " . Narration of the audio version was performed by Anthony Heald . Publisher ' s summary . Hardcover . " Princess Leia , Han Solo , and Chewbacca set out on a mission vital to the survival of the fragile New Republic . They are searching for the long - lost children of the Jedi , a quest that takes them to the once vibrant stronghold of Belsavis — a nearly forgotten frozen world . Leia has heard tales of a Jedi exodus from the dark crypts below the planet ' s surface . She has also heard that since the time of the exodus no one entering the crypts has returned alive . " " Halfway across the galaxy , Luke Skywalker has undertaken an equally dangerous expedition that , if it fails , could have fatal consequences for Leia , Han , and Chewbacca . Haunted by ominous dreams and guided by a force he cannot identify , Luke journeys to a remote asteroid field over the planet Pzob . There he discovers the automated Dreadnaught " Eye of Palpatine " — from the days of all - out war . " " Camouflaged deep within a nebulous gas cloud and dormant for thirty years , " Eye of Palpatine " is governed by a super - sophisticated artificial intelligence system known as the Will . Taken aboard the Dreadnaught , Luke is counseled by the spirit of Callista , a Jedi Knight who gave her life to stop the ship once before . Now Luke must learn from her how to destroy it once and for all . The Will has awakened . The " Eye of Palpatine " is on the move . Its mission : the total annihilation of Belsavis . " " The mystery of the crypts , the invincible power of the Will , the lost Jedi , and the burgeoning passion between Luke and Callista come together in the stunning climax of " Children of the Jedi " — the latest chapter in the magnificent " Star Wars " saga . " Paperback . The chronicle of the dazzling universe of George Lucas ' s blockbuster " Star Wars " films soars to new heights as the Republic faces its greatest challenge yet in … Children of the Jedi " Princess Leia , Han Solo , and Chewbacca set out on a mission vital to the survival of the fragile New Republic . They are searching for the long - lost children of the Jedi on the frozen world of Belsavis , from whose dark crypts no one has returned alive . Halfway across the galaxy , Luke Skywalker is on an equally dangerous mission . Taken aboard the enemy Dreadnaught " Eye of Palpatine " , Luke must find a way to destroy the automated ship before it completes the mission encoded into its super - sophisticated artificial intelligence system : the total annihilation of Belsavis . To succeed , Luke will need the help of the spirit of the Jedi Knight Callista , who gave her life to stop the ship once before . The mystery of the crypts , the invincible power of the Dreadnaught , the lost Jedi , and the burgeoning passion between Luke and Callista come together in a stunning climax worthy of the magnificent " Star Wars " saga . " Plot summary . Background . During the peak of the Galactic Empire ' s power , an automated Dreadnaught , the " Eye of Palpatine " , was sent on a mission to destroy a stronghold of Jedi children on the planet Belsavis . This plot was halted by Callista , a Jedi . Consequentially , Callista was forced to sacrifice herself and insert her life force into the " Eye of Palpatine " ' s systems . Summary . While Han Solo and Princess Leia learn of the Jedi planet of Belsavis from the insane Drub McKumb , Luke Skywalker encounters Callista aboard the " Eye of Palpatine " . The two quickly develop a close relationship , despite the fact that Callista is stranded inside the ship ' s data banks . Plus , the issue with the enigmatic Jedi children is still at large , and Luke , with the help of his students and the rest of the New Republic , works toward fixing that issue . In the end , Callista is revived as a human , though she is forced to take the body of Luke ' s former student , Cray Mingla , who was bound to die anyway with the destruction of the " Eye of Palpatine " , which occurred just as it arrived at Belsavis . Luke and Callista develop a close relationship that carries over into the next novel , " Darksaber " . During the novel , the characters of Roganda and Irek Ismaren are introduced , two antagonists of in Han and Leia ' s story of this novel who will not be seen again until the " " novel " " . Continuity issues . There is conflicting information on when the story takes place ; according to various statements within the text , it is set in 11 , 12 , and 13 ABY . However , it is officially set at 12 ABY . There is also an issue with the dating of the Clone Wars , which ( along with a comment in " Darksaber " ) are stated as ended prior to the Jedi Purge . It is also implied that Order 66 may not have been issued until after Palpatine became Galactic Emperor . Additionally , Leia ' s age is stated as " not quite thirty " and later as " twenty - six , " although in 12 ABY , she would be thirty - one years old . Additionally , Dannik Jerriko is spelled " Danik Jericho , " SoroSuub is spelled as " Sorosub , " and " Seinar Corporation " was likely intended to be Santhe / Sienar Technologies . Thrawn is also stated as having been a High Admiral , and the X - 34 landspeeder is referred to as a " T - 70 " . Furthermore , it ' s wrongly stated that Luke Skywalker destroyed the Sun Crusher , when in fact it was Kyp Durron . Still more , it is wrongly stated that Luke felt the Destruction of Carida through The Force , where in " Champions of the Force " at that time he was in a state of unconsciousness . The character of Triv Pothman and the other stormtroopers scheduled to be deployed aboard the " Eye of Palpatine " comes into conflict with the later clone troopers of the prequel trilogy ; however , it is possible they are early non - clone recruits or GeNode clones . Finally , there are issues with the description of the members of the Jedi Order as depicted here , specifically their decentralized structure and acceptance of family and relationship ties . Other than brief statements that Plett and Djinn Altis belonged to a " rogue " sect as mentioned in Callista ' s entry in " The New Essential Guide to Characters " , this issue has been retconned in Karen Traviss ' s " " , which details this rogue sect in full . Cover gallery . This is a gallery of the different cover variations of " Children of the Jedi " .