#tionne

[myevilmouse]

“An elegant weapon, for a more civilized age.”

The first part, Luke could agree with…but the second gave him pause.  No matter how “civilized” Jedi scribes considered their era, the archives told a different story:  slavery, violence, warfare, corruption and misery were nothing new to modern times.

“Something wrong?”  Tionne’s voice drew Luke out of the reverie.

“Just remembering.”

She pointed to his hand, resting lightly against his weapon’s hilt.  “Something bad?”

Luke shook his head.  “History lesson.”

Tionne’s eyebrow lifted. “Involving lightsabers?” 

“Would a galaxy without weapons be peaceful, Tionne?”

“No.”  Her answer came quickly.  “We’re all living weapons.”

[jedidryad]

I did find one way to make myself useful

Mara may be having doubts about whether she belongs at the Jedi Academy, but not everything is bad. Perhaps she can contribute and made a friend or two along the way.

Lightsabers Are Always Loaded: Chapter 20

[bobsliquorstore]

Belly (1998)

Director: Hype Williams

[yubsie]

Things We Do Not Know About Tionne:

Her age

Her species

Whether she had a last name prior to marrying Kam Solusar

Things We Do Know About Tionne:

She is not particularly strong in the Force

She wrote a song for Jaina’s graduation

Things That Should Surprise No One About Tionne:

I love her

[sond3rwrld]

MTV PHOTOBOOTH!

[louisbxne]

TLC

FANMAIL (1999)

[twixnmix]

TLC photographed by Tim Roney, 1992.

[incorrectstarwarslegendsquotes]

Luke Skywalker: [Projects a really low-quality image] Luke Skywalker: Okay guys, so here's the plan- Corran Horn: if i had a dollar for every pixel in this image i'd have 15 cents Kyp Durron: if i had a dollar for every ounce of rage i felt in my body after i read this comment i would have enough money to buy a cannon to fire at you Leia Organa: actually I did the math, they would have $225 not $0.15 Luke Skywalker: sis i'm right here... Kyle Katarn: If I had a dollar I would buy a can of soda :) Cilghal: while you're there could you buy me an apply juice please Kyle Katarn: sorry I only have a dollar Cilghal: :( Tionne Solusar: he'd have $22500 because it's a dollar for every pixel, not a cent Kam Solusar: hey I just realized Tionne is right, he would have $22500 not $225 Kyle Katarn: if i had $22500 i would buy a can of soda and an apply juice Octa Ramis: You can buy anything you want with $22500 Corran Horn: yeah and he wants soda and apply juice Kenth Hamner: apply juice to what? Saba Sebatyne: directly to the forehead Luke Skywalker: Luke Skywalker: Great post guys

[narcobarbies]

T-BOZ Ghetto Love (1997)

[popculturebaby]

TLC in 2000

[jayaorgana]

Currently imagining the ghost of Jocasta Nu appearing to Tionne solely to criticize her archival system

[jedidryad]

I shall endeavour to mind my own business, Master.

Mara's first evening at the academy does not bode well for her future training, and then even her escape plan is taken away from her. This chapter is a long one. Lightsabers Are Always Loaded: Chapter 18.

[bebemoon]

no scrubs by tlc

[from-a-legends-pov]

Star Wars Legends Spotlight: The Wedding of Luke and Mara

In this last week of writer signups for the From a Legends Point of View fanfiction event, we’ll be celebrating Legends by spotlighting some key events, characters, and moments from the Legends continuity.

Writers: Help us add to the story! Sign up to write for the From a Legends Point of View fanfiction event now through June 2. Together, we’ll build a collection of Star Wars Legends fanfiction set during the time of the Original Trilogy. Use our Signup Form to pitch your story concepts (Signup Guidelines available here) and please encourage your favorite writers to participate!

Our first spotlight is the wedding of the galaxy’s most eligible Jedi bachelor, Luke Skywalker, with former Emperor’s Hand and current Jedi Master Mara Jade in 19 ABY on Coruscant.

Why is this important?

Luke and Mara are in many ways the power couple of Star Wars Legends (along with Leia Organa and Han Solo). While Leia and Han were shown as a committed couple by the end of Return of the Jedi, Luke Skywalker spent a fair amount of the Legends continuity in various ultimately doomed love affairs. Mara Jade, one of the most prominent characters to originate in Legends, was introduced in the Thrawn trilogy and clearly had some chemistry with Luke from the start, as well as going on her own journey from Emperor’s Hand to smuggler to Jedi knight to Jedi master before ending up with Luke.

How does it happen?

The engagement takes place toward the end of Timothy Zahn’s novel Vision of the Future, appropriately happening in the middle of a life-or-death situation. The room they are in is filling up with water, and Luke asks Mara to marry him. She says, “You mean, if we get out of this alive?” and he says, “I mean regardless.”

The wedding and the leadup take place in Star Wars: Union, a four-unit comic series written by X-Wing series writer Michael Stackpole. Most of the series deals with the more mundane events leading up to any wedding— choosing a dress, the bachelor / bachelorette parties, the wedding itself, and moments from the reception— but the happy couple being who they are, of course there is danger, intrigue, and shenanigans. There are actually two weddings: a Jedi wedding only attended by members of the Jedi Order early in the series, and a formal wedding that serves as a major event for the New Republic.

The Jedi portion of the wedding largely goes off without a hitch, but the New Republic ceremony is where the shenanigans come in.

We see Mara attempt to “say yes to the dress” only to be confronted with some of the worst fashion crimes imaginable, then find her dream designer out in the alley, having been originally prevented from preventing her designs by her evil boss.

Luke’s bachelor party at the Red Rancor (attended by Han Solo, Wedge Antilles, Chewbacca, Gavin Darklighter, Talon Karrde, Wes Janson, Derek “Hobbie” Klivian, Tycho Celchu, Kam Solusar, Corran Horn, Booster Terrik, and Lando Calrissian) ends in a bar fight instigated by a Moff who is trying to kill Luke / prevent the wedding.

Meanwhile, the women (Mara, Leia, Tionne Solusar, Winter Celchu, Mirax Terrik Horn, and Iella Wessiri Antilles) have a spa day and then kick some ass in a slingball game.

The day of the ceremony is a major New Republic event, with people like Mon Mothma in attendance and Admiral Ackbar presiding. A Moff is determined to interrupt the ceremony and violently prevent the festivities, but Chewie, the Jedi, and the Rogues take care of that while those with parts in the ceremony carry on. Meanwhile, Booster Terrik has been tasked with keeping the children quiet during the ceremony, including his grandson Valin Horn as well as Myri and Syal Antilles and Jaina, Jacen, and Anakin Solo.

Finally, we see the happy couple wed:

…And various other couples at the ceremony get nostalgic about their own weddings as they enjoy the reception.

[twixnmix]

TLC photographed by Al Pereira in New York City on October 10, 1992.

[anxious-black-hottie]