Tales of the Empire

Tales of the Empire is a series of Star Wars fanzines published in the UK by Mark Richards.
There were fourteen regular issues and one fiction special published. 
This zine series was immediately continued as Delta Source, also edited by Mark Richards.
==Succession==
 
* Dark Jedi (November 1997-September 1999)
* Tales of the Empire (February 1998-June 2000)
* Delta Source (August 2000-Summer 2003 
==About==
From the publisher's print flyer: 
From the publisher's online zine flyer: 
==The Editor Reflects Two Years In==
In the December 1999 issue, the editor wrote at length about the journey he and the zine had taken so far:
==Issue 1==
Tales of the Empire 1 was published in February 1998 and contains 24 pages. The art is by Sandra Scholes. 
The editorial: 
* TIE-Fighters: A Profile ("Robert Doublas takes a look at the Empire's most reconisable ships.") (3)
* Face of Evil: Emperor Palpatine ("The Emperor comes into sharp focus in this detailed profile.") (6)
* The Emperor Trivia File: Top Ten Emperor Facts (7)
* Com.Scan ("Detecting and reviewing the latest and some of the best in Star Wars merchandise.")
** a review by Jason Grant of the Star Trek: TNG/Star Wars fanfic Honor of the Empire (9)
** a review by Mark Richards of the tie-in book by Timothy Zahn, "Spectre of the Past" (10)
** review of "Star Wars Chronicles," pro book by Deborah Fine & Aeon Inc (11)
** review of "Star Wars Calendar" by The Ink Group (12)
* The Star Destroyer Fleet, part 1 ("Stephen Mohammed begins his definitive history of the Star Destroyer.") (13)
* Imperial Dossiers: Emperor Palpatine (14)
* The Twelfth Admiral, fiction by Mark Richards (19)
* The Star Wars Master ("Your trivia questions answered by our resident expert.") (23)
 
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==Reactions and Reviews: Issue 1==
==Issue 2==
Tales of the Empire 2 was published in 1998 and contains 28 pages. The art is by Sandra Scholes.
From the editorial: 
 
* Beyond the Mask: Lord Darth Vader (4)
* The Sounds of Darkness: The Imperial March, article about the music (5)
* The Darth Vader Trivia File (6)
* Fear of a Dark Lord, article (7)
* Art: Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader (9)
* The Skywalker Files, article (10)
* ISB Chronicles: Cloud City Sanction, fiction by Jason Grant (11)
* Art: Vader and Luke Duel on Cloud City (18)
* Imperial Dossiers: Lord Darth Vader (19)
* Picture Special: Senator Palpatine (20)
* Com.Scan ("More reviews of the best in Star Wars merchandise.") (21)
** a review by Mark Richards of the tie-in book by Kevin J. Anderson, "Dark Saber" (22)
** a review of an LP: "Alien Invasion- Space and Beyond 2" (22)
** a review of the pro book "Star Wars: The Essential Guide to Characters" (23)
* Star Wars Special Edition Laserdiscs, review and article by Mark Richards ("A special report.") (24)
* I Have a Bad Feeling About This ("The first of our brain-teasers to win a free subscription to "Tales of the Empire."") (25)
* The Star Destroyer Fleet, part 2 ("Stephen Mohammed continues his definitive catalogue of the Imperial Star Destroyer.") (26)
* Did You See That, the Star Wars Bloopers (28)
 
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==Reactions and Reviews: Issue 2==
==Issue 3==
Tales of the Empire 3 was published in July 1998 and contains 28 pages. 
 
The art is by Sandra Scholes.
* News and Bits (3)
* TIE Bomber in Profile, article by Robert Douglas (4)
* The Great Moff: Grand Moff Tarkin ("The commander of the Death Star is profiled.") (6)
* Com.Scan ("The latest Star Wars material is reviewed and rated.") (8)
** review by Mark Richards of the strategy game, "Star Wars Supremecy" (8)
** review by Robert Douglas of the pro book "The Essential Guide to the Series" (9)
** a con report by Mark Richards for Empire Day IX (hosted by Falcon Society) (10)
** a review of the Star Wars fan film spoof, "Troops" (11)
* Imperial Dossiers: Grand Moff Tarkin (12)
* Emergency on Gateway, fiction by Jason Grant (14)
* Imperial Profiles: Bevel Lemelisk (17)
* Once Upon a Death Star, fiction by Gary Tester (21)
* Competitions (24)
* That's No Moon... The Death Star, a profile by Gary Tester (25)
* The Star Wars Master, with Robert Douglas (27)
 
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==Reactions and Reviews: Issue 3==
==Issue 4==
Tales of the Empire 4 was published in October 1998 and contains 40 pages. 
 
* News and Bits (3)
* The Grand Admiral: Thrawn ("Our huge 20-page profile of the Grand Admiral with a look at the origins and campaigns of the Empire's genius.") (6)
* The Thrawn Gallery, art by Sandra Scholes (11)
* Murder on the Chimaera, fiction by Jason Grant (reprinted from the October 1996 issue of Telesponder) (13)
* Imperial Dossiers: Grand Admiral Thrawn (16)
* Com.Scan, reviews (17)
* Imperial Profiles: Gilad Pellaeon (22)
* The Link Quiz (23)
* The Thrawn Task Force: Personnel (24)
* The Thrawn Task Force: The Fleet (27)
* The Thrawn Task Force: Land Assault Vehicels, Part 1 (29)
* The Star Destroyer Fleet, Part 4 (30)
* Orla's Story, part two, fiction by Joan Montgomery (part one is in "Tales of the Empire Fiction Special" (1998)) (the remarkable life and career of Orla Madine.) (33)
* Competitions (38)
* The Star Wars Master by Robert Douglas (39)
* Did You See That? (unintentional bloopers) (40)
 
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==Reactions and Reviews: Issue 4==
==Issue 5==
Tales of the Empire 5 was published in December 1998 and contains 30 pages. 
From the editorial: 
From the editor: {{Quotation2|
Thanks to Jason Grant, editor of Telesponder, and administrator of The Moons of Yavin club, for championing the Imperial cause through setting up an e-mail address for Tales of the Empire (see Hyperspace for more details). Furthermore for constantly praising the 'zine in anyway he can, and for offering his constructive and supportive advice on TOTE. Jason also rightly deserves a mention for his consistently excellent Telesponder, which despite Jason's own modesty really is one of the best Star Wars 'zines anywhere (well, in this galaxy at least).
* News and Bits (3)
* The Grand Admrial: Thrawn by Mikal Dyas (5)
* Visions of the Future (details of the origins of Thrawn as revealed in Timothy Zahn's latest book) (6)
* The Noghri ("The role of these assassins in in Thrawn's campaign.") (7) 
* The Thrawn Task Force (9)("Concluding our two-issue profile of Thraw's Task Force we look at the capital ships and land assault vehicles.") (9)
* The Phantom Menace, review of the movie trailer by Debbie Kittle (12)
* Once Upon a Christmas by Mark Richards (An irreverent look at the Empire's Christmas celebrations.) (13)
* Force Bubble by Jason Grant (17)
* Self Defence Against Blasters by Leona Crutcher (19)
* Orla's Story, part three by Joan Montgomery (the conclusion) (22)
* All I Want for Christmas is... ("Our recommendations on some of the best Xmas gifts.") (27)
* The Star Wars Master by Robert Douglas (28)
* Did You See That? (a look at the Star Wars Holiday Special) (30)
 
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==Reactions and Reviews: Issue 5==
==Issue 6==
Tales of the Empire 1 was published in February 1999 and contains 30 pages. 
 
From the editorial: 
From the zine: 
From the editor: 
* News and Bits (3)
* The Iron Lady: Admiral Daala by Mark Richards and Gary Tester ("Our major profile of one of the Empire's forgotten geniuses and her struggle against the New Republic. We also look at the personnel who served her task force and the daring campaigns of the Daala era.") (5)
* Com Scan (reviews of Zahn's book "Vision of the Future," Star Wars toys, and the "Behind the Magic CD-ROM) (12)
* Episode One: The Countdown ("The release date of The Phantom Menace grows ever closer and as part of our commitment to coverage of the new films, we launch a three- page special for your enjoyment.") (15)
* The Admiral Daala Adoration Page (18)
* Abandoned, fiction by Mark Richards (19)
* The Ecology of the Astromech Droid by Jamie Spracklen (22)
* Wraith Uncovered by Jason Grant ("Jason returns sans the ISB agents Alex and Acen, with another amusing tale.") (24)
* The Star Destroyer Fleet ("Part 5 of Stephen Mohammed's mammoth profile of the Imperial capital ship.") (27)
* The Star Wars Master by Robert Douglas (30) ("An irreverent look at why the Empire's only female Admiral is so, well, admirable.")
 
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==Reactions and Reviews: Issue 6==
==Issue 7==
Tales of the Empire 7 was published in April 1999 and contains 30 pages. It contains no fiction. 
 
From the editor: 
From the editor: 
* Rebel Rumblings (4)
* Transmissions Intercepted, letters of comment (4)
* Soldiers for the Empire Part 1: The Imperial Army by Mark Richards and Gary Tester. ("Tales of the Empire begins a major two-part profile of the armed forces of Palpatine's Empire at the height of its reign. In this issue we begin with a look at the Army, from Grand Moff's to Army Troopers, Tales of the Empire examines the structure and profiles members of this awesome machine.") (5)
* Com-Scan ("The latest reviews of the best in Star Wars merchandise including a special look at Star Wars toys and figures with Leona Crutcher.") (12)
* Episode One: The Phantom: The Countdown, Part Two ("Find out what Bono will be doing in Episode Two, details of the new prequel trailer, a look at the upcoming Episode One toys and merchandise and a round up of all the latest prequel news and rumours.") (15)
* The Most Outrageous Thing I Ever Did for Star Wars ("Now is your chance to come out and tell us about the totally outrageous things you've done in pursuit of your enjoyment of the Star Wars saga.") (20)
* Docking Bay 94 ("Trying to track down that elusive fanzine? Looking for details of Star Wars conventions? Interested in making pen friends and e-mail contacts? Well, this is the place to come, your friendly port of exchange for everything you want or need to know.") (26)
* The Star Destroyer Fleet, Part 6 ("Stephen Mohammed continues with his exhaustive profile of the Empire's most fearsome capital ship.") (27)
* The Star Wars Master by Robert Douglas ("More of your trivia and questions answered by our resident expert.") (29)
* Hyperspace ("Star Wars Web sites worth checking out and information about the new Tales of the Empire Web Page.") (30)
 
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==Reactions and Reviews: Issue 7==
==Issue 8==
Tales of the Empire 8 was published in June 1999 and contains 30 pages. It contains no fiction. 
 
From the zine: 
From the zine: 
* Editorial by Mark Richards (3)
* Rebel Rumblings and Letters of Comment (4)
*Soldiers for the Empire Part 2: The Imperial Navy by Mark Richards ("Tales of the Empire concludes our profile of the armed forces of Palpatine's Empire at the height of its reign, with a detailed analysis of the Imperial Navy. The most potent symbol of the Empire's supremacy, the Navy was instrumental in holding millions of worlds to the Empire's New Order.") (5)
* Com-Scan by Richard J. Thompson, Gary Tester, and Mark Richards ("Star Wars Web sites worth checking out and where to find the new Tales of the Empire Web Page. Now on line.") (11)
* Episode One: The Phantom Menace: The FINAL Countdown ("The latest news rounded-up from the most anticipated film of the last twenty years. With news of a new UK release date, ticket sales and 24 hour openings. Star Wars in the media and how those box office records have begun to fall. Plus Ken Blackmore reports from Canada on The Phantom Menace.") (14)
* Lord of the Sith ("Dougal Bright examines everyone's favourite Dark Lord and asks is he just an asthmatic in a black rubber suit or a generic baddie?") (19)
* The Diary of an Imperial Citizen ("What is life really like under Palpatine's New Order? Find out first hand in the first of our reports from our citizen.") (21)
* The Characters of Episode One ("Bob Cole' irreverent introduction to the characters of Episode One, from Yogi to Broken Windu. You won't find a guide quite like this anywhere...") (25)
*Docking Bay 94 (26)
* The Star Destroyer Fleet, Part 7 by Stephen Mohammed (27)
* Hyperspace (websites) (29)
 
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==Reactions and Reviews: Issue 8==
==Issue 9==
Tales of the Empire 8 was published in August 1999 and contains 40 pages. The title is slightly different on this issue: "Tales of Before the Empire" to reflect its content.
"The Phantom Menace Special. The Phantom Menace arrives in the UK! Covering the film, from merchandise to news and views and profiles of all the main characters featured in the film."
 
* Rebel Rumblings (4)
* The Daily Suns ("Your free supplement included with this issue and instant digest to the latest news and stories from around the galaxy.") (unnumbered pages)
* Transmissions Intercepted, letters of comment (5)
* Evil Has a New Face by Mark Richards, Jason Grant, Dougal Bright, Gerald Crotty, Leona Crutcher, Richard J Thompson, Robert Douglas and Gary Tester ("At last, the most anticipated film of the decade is here and Tales of the Empire begins its massive coverage of Episode One: The Phantom Menace. As well as taking an in-depth look at the chief villains and characters, profiles of the actors who played them and exploring just some of the vehicles and weapons of Episode One, Tales of the Empire, also gives you three different reviews of the film and your verdict on crucial plot points. This is some of the most detailed fan coverage you'll find in print, expertly illustrated by Sandra Scholes and Jamie Richards. Join us as we reveal The Phantom Menace...") (6)
* Ewok Hell ("Join Dougal Bright in his new column looking at merchandise from the film and his opinions on the furore surrounding the evil Sith Lord himself, Darth Maul.") (25)
 
* Apprentice, fiction by Mark Richards ("At last we will reveal ourselves to the Jedi. At last we will have revenge." Darth Sidious and Darth Maul plot the downfall of the Republic and the destruction of the Jedi order.") (33)
* many fan comments about the movie (37)
* Did You See That? ("All those details that you may have missed from Episode One are here, like Indiana Jones at the Pod Race and those amusing and obvious continuity errors. Pick apart The Phantom Menace ") (39)
* Hyperspace (40)
 
 
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==Reactions and Reviews: Issue 9==
==Issue 10==
Tales of the Empire 10 was published in October 1999 and contains 30 pages. 
The art is by Jamie Richards and Sandra Scholes.
 
* Editorial (2)
* Star Wars News (4)
* Letters of Comment (5)
* Women of the Empire by Richard J Thompson, Jamie Richards, Gary Tester and Mark Richards (6)
* Com Scan ("Merchandise reviews with a new look and easier to use rating system. Join Leona Crutcher as she hunts out the bargains at the local £1 shop and read through Dark Horse's latest comic book offerings with Richard J Thompson.") (14)
* More Women of the Empire (19)
* Trip to Peramont, fiction by Gary Tester ("Kardiss Walker continues his research on the Empire's bloody past, looking for information on the enigmatic Mara Jade. On Peramont he arranges a meeting with the local Imperial Moff - Daltira, hoping to discover the secrets and possibly the identity of the Emperor's Hand. ") (22)
* Ewok Hell ("Dougal Bright returns with another acerbic look at those damn furry things - the Ewoks - and the earliest days of Star Wars merchandise. Engage for a amusing journey through the plastic and fun of Star Wars toys...") ("I'm sorry, folks, but it really does escape me as to why the Empire's finest, clad in their nice, shiny (and above all, WHITE) armour were overrun, nay, slaughtered, by a bunch of shabby, goofy, overgrown squirrels.") (28)
* Writing Challenge ("Kill the Ewok! Exclusive Competition. Now it's your chance to have revenge in an exclusive competition in Tales of the Empire. Each issue we are looking for the most devious and depraved ways of killing those furry bastards - the Ewoks! The most painfully childish abomination of the Star Wars Trilogy must die! ... All entries will be vetted by our very own Ewok-executioner, Dougal Bright and the most effectively vicious suggestion, will win a fabulous prize - a drink on us!") (29)
* Hyperspace ("More of the best from the Net, reviewing and recommending some of the top Star Wars sites plus e-mail contact addresses for Dougal Bright and Gary Tester.") (30)
* The Daily Suns ("Ken Blackmore brings you the second issue of The Daily Suns. More of the latest news and stories from around the galaxy in the ultimate digest.") (31) 
 
 
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==Reactions and Reviews: Issue 10==
==Issue 11==
Tales of the Empire 11 was published in December 1999 and contains 32 pages. 
 
From the zine: 
* Welcome, editorial by Mark Richards (3)
* Rebel Rumblings (4)
* Transmissions Intercepted (5)
* The Millennium Poll ("With the biggest number of contributors ever, Tales of the Empire reveals some of the best-loved scenes and characters from the last four Star Wars films. Plus your memories and recollections in a very personal look back over the last twenty-two years of the greatest science- fiction films ever made. Join us as we celebrate the Millennium of Star Wars ") (6)
* The Lost Stars of the Wars ("The first of our profiles, looking back at the lost actors of the Star Wars films. The "gentleman of horror" is profiled In the first of our affectionate retrospectives.") (14) 
* Diary of an Imperial Citizen, fiction by Jason Grant (15)
* Com-Scan (16)
* Ewok Hell ("The master Ewok executioner is back with a vengeance! Join Dougal Bright on his trawl through the merchandise of the last twenty years.") (19)
* Two Years of Imperial Tales ("Eleven issues and countless pages later. Tales of the Empire has nearly reached its second birthday. Mark Richards looks back at the development of the fanzine from its humble beginnings, highlighting some of the stories and best features along the way.") (22)
* The Star Wars Master by Robert Douglas (25)
* The Star Wars Fact File ("As its twenty-two years of Star Wars, we've taken the same number of obscure facts and compiled them in an indispensable and revealing look at the films.") (26)
* The Star Wars Millennium Party Zone ("Just for fun, drop in to our Millennium Party Zone, and celebrate the new century with a host of wacky and fun Star Wars themes. Featuring the ever popular Star Wars drinking game, a selection of fantasy board games, rounded off with a boogie to disco hits. Star Wars style.") (includes filks) (28)
* Tales of the Empire Readers' Poll -- Questionnaire (31)
* The Daily Suns ("More news and gossip from around the galaxy in Ken Blackmore's unique newspaper.") (unnumbered pages)
 
 
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==Reactions and Reviews: Issue 11==
==Issue 12==
Tales of the Empire 12 was published in February 2000 and contains 32 pages. The art is by Jamie Richards, Sandra Scholes, Mikal Dyas, Paul Young, Richard J Thompson and Matthew Price.
 
* Hyperspace and Transmissions Intercepted (5)
* Com-Scan (7)
* The Daily Suns ("More news and gossip from around the galaxy brought to us once again by Cinnamon Pierre and Ken Blackmore.") (unnumbered pages)
* Affiliates of the Empire ("From bounty hunters and Black Sun to assassin droids and Kir Kanos, Tales of the Empire explores and meets the organisations and individuals that supported the New Order. Though many of these individuals did not swear an oath of allegiance to Palpatine they were nevertheless an indispensable means for the Empire to achieve its ends. With contributions from Tim Goddard, Gary Tester, Leona Crutcher, Jason Grant, Richard J Thompson, Sandra Scholes, Jamie Richards, Mikal Dyas and Mark Richards, this is our comprehensive guide to the affiliates of the Empire.") (10)
* The Lost Stars of the Wars: Declan Mulholland ("Although never seen on screen, the ebullient Declan Mulholland was one of the best characters of Star Wars. Find out about his short time on the set of the film and his wide-ranging career.") (13)
* Man of Few Words, fiction by Gary Tester ("The last time we met Kardiss Walker he was about to meet his end on Peramont but will he be able to survive an encounter with the most famous bounty hunter of them all - Boba Fett?") (17)
* Diary of an Imperial Citizen, fiction by Jason Grant ("Forced to flee Filidora and apparently alone in the galaxy, Frasz Masler has to have his wits about him to avoid Imperial entanglements... Follow the latest of his tales in his continuing diary.") (26)
* The Star Wars Master by Robert Douglas ("More questions and queries on the Star W a r s universe answered by our resident expert.") (31)
* The Editor Bites Back: Sex & Star Wars, essay ("More opinions than you can shake an Ewok at, Mark Richards takes a look at the issue of sex in Star Wars. Controversial and contentious this is your forum for debate and discussion!") (32)
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==Reactions and Reviews: Issue 12==
==Issue 13==
Tales of the Empire 13 was published in April 2000 and contains 30 pages. The art is by Jamie Richards, Sandra Scholes, Gerald Grotty, Paul Young and Matthew Price.
 
From the zine: 
* Hyperspace and Transmissions Intercepted (5)
* Com-Scan (7)
* The Dark Side of the Trilogy: Memories & Recollections of The Empire Strikes Back (11)
* Ewok Hell by Dougal Bright (19)
* The Lost Stars of the Wars: Leigh Brackett (21)
* Exclusive Interview: Dave Prowse (22)
* Exclusive Interview: Michael Sherd (30)
* The Empire Strikes Back 20th Anniversary Cover from Paul Young 
* Dodgems, part one, fiction by Jason Grant ("The inimitable Jason Grant brings us a rescue story set against the backdrop of the asteroid field featured in The Empire Strikes Back as the Victory Class Star Destroyer Wraithis tries desperately to save the Harridan of Vader's Death Squadron.") (The second part to this story was to have been in in the second fiction special, planned for May 2000, but it is not known if this got off the ground.) (31)
* Sienar Corporation and the Fighters, Part 2 of 3 by Tim Goddard (38)
* The Editor Bites Back: Disappointment of Menace by Mark Richards (40)
 
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==Issue 14==
Tales of the Empire 14 was published in June 2000 and contains 30 pages. 
 
* Imperial Land Assault Vehicles. The last ever issue of Tales features a wrap-around cover from Jamie Richards and the Daily Suns. Feature fiction from Mark Richards, Star Wars Master, preview of the Round Robin story, The Editor Reflects Back - Mark looks back at the last two and a half years of Tales of the Empire then looks forward to the future and Delta Source! Plus news, internal affairs, visual affairs and Hyperspace.
* Bloody Fields of War, fiction by Mark Richards (2 pages)
 
 
==Fiction Special==
Tales of the Empire Fiction Special was published in 1998 (sometime before October) and contains 28 pages. 
A second fiction special was planned for May 2000, but it is not known if this got off the ground.
The editorial: 
* The Parathan Incident by Joe Sales ("The dark and mysterious past of Palpatine is explored in the first tale of the Emperor.") (4)
* Darkness, poem by Suzanne Godsalve (7)
* The Land of Lost Dreams by Mark Richards (("One man's search for the grave of the fallen of the Empire, is an exodus to discover the man that he knew as a loving father, but the rest of the galaxy despised as a barbaric killer.") (9)
* Unseen Invasions, poem by Suzanne Godsalve (12)
* Orla's Story, part one by Joan Montgomery ("In the first of a three-part story we follow the remarkable life of Cadet Orla Madine from her first days at the Imperial Academy to Darth Vader's Super Star Destroyer Executor.") (parts two and three are in Tales of the Empire #4 and #5) (13)
* Hoth Aftermath, part one by Stephen Mohammed (20)
 
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==Reactions and Reviews: Fiction Supplement==
==References==
Category:Star Wars Zines
Category:1990s
Category:2000 Zines