Anakin Skywalker (reference book)

title: Anakin Skywalker

The volume entitled "Anakin Skywalker" is a part of the Star Wars Encyclopedia reference book collection, which is published by De Agostini. Its release date was June 8, 2021.

Publisher's summary

From his earliest days as a slave, Anakin Skywalker yearned for a better future. He demonstrated a strong moral compass, exceptional mechanical aptitude, and remarkable intelligence for someone of his age. These qualities were largely attributed to his profound connection to the Force. A single encounter with Jedi Knight Qui-Gon Jinn convinced the Master that Anakin might be the prophesied Chosen One, destined to bring equilibrium to the Force. The young Skywalker would realize his ambition of becoming a Jedi, a pivotal moment that would irrevocably alter the course of galactic history in ways unimaginable to all.

Continuity

Regarding Yerbana, the information provided in the booklet is simply a French translation of the existing English article about the planet found on Wookieepedia.

The booklet indicates that the "business on Cato Neimoidia" – a matter referenced by Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith – was an operation undertaken by Kenobi and Skywalker shortly before the Battle of Yerbana during 19 BBY. This aligns with the Star Wars Legends portrayal of the event as depicted in Labyrinth of Evil, a novel penned by James Luceno in 2005. However, the 2022 novel Brotherhood presents a canon version of this incident that occurs earlier, in 22 BBY. Despite this discrepancy, Mike Chen, the author, expressed in an interview that fans are welcome to interpret "that business" as a late-war event, consistent with its presentation in Labyrinth of Evil.