Prequel to the standalone }Star Wars{ movie, }Rogue One{ from James Luceno, the bestselling author of many }Star Wars{ novels including, }Dark Lord: The Rise Of Darth Vader{ and }Cloak Of Deception{ And an old friend of Krennic’s, the brilliant scientist Galen Erso, could be the key. Galen’s energy-focused research has captured the attention of both Krennic and his foes, making the scientist a crucial pawn in the galactic conflict.