Some cool Star Wars fanfiction novels include 'Heir to the Empire' by Timothy Zahn. It was one of the first and most popular ones, introducing new characters like Grand Admiral Thrawn. 'Dark Disciple' is also a great read. It's based on unproduced scripts for 'The Clone Wars' and tells the story of Asajj Ventress. Additionally, 'Lords of the Sith' is an exciting one that focuses on the relationship between Darth Vader and Emperor Palpatine.
One interesting concept is exploring the backstories of minor characters. For example, in some fanfictions, they might delve into the past of a random stormtrooper, showing how they ended up in the Empire. Another concept could be alternate endings to major events in the series. It gives fans a chance to rewrite parts they thought could have been better.
A great Star Wars The Clone Wars fanfiction could center around a female Sith assassin who is sent on a mission to kill a key Republic figure. However, as she infiltrates the Republic's defenses, she starts to question her loyalty to the Sith and their motives. The story could show her internal struggle as she witnesses the positive aspects of the Republic and the relationships between the clones and their Jedi commanders.
The ability to expand the universe is really cool. Fanfiction can introduce new planets, species, and technologies. It can also focus on minor characters and give them more depth. For instance, a story about a droid that has its own adventures outside of the main storylines. Also, fanfiction often allows for different interpretations of the Force, like a more scientific approach or a completely spiritual one that we haven't seen in the official movies.
One idea could be exploring the backstory of a minor character in Star Wars 1. For example, a young Padawan who was on the same Jedi training grounds as Anakin but had a very different path. Another could be a fanfiction that focuses on the political intrigue on Naboo before the Trade Federation blockade. Maybe there were some secret meetings or power plays that we didn't see in the movie. A third idea is to write a story from the perspective of a droid during the events of Star Wars 1, like how they experienced the chaos and battles.
One interesting Star Wars fanfiction is about a young Jedi who discovers a hidden power within the Force that was long forgotten. It takes the reader on an adventure through uncharted planets and ancient Jedi temples.
One interesting Star Wars Hutt fanfiction is 'The Hutt's Heir'. It delves into the power struggles within the Hutt clans. Another could be 'A Hutt's Redemption', which gives a different perspective on a Hutt character trying to break free from the traditional ways of the Hutts. There's also 'Hutt Alliances' that focuses on the political and business alliances the Hutts form in the Star Wars universe.
Perhaps a fanfiction where a group of gamers create their own custom clone units in the game and then those units somehow become real in the Star Wars universe. They then have to train and lead these unique clones in battles.
There could be scenarios like what if Luke Skywalker turned to the dark side. That would totally change the entire story's dynamics.
One interesting crossover could be the Jedi interacting with Earth's ancient warriors. Imagine a Jedi Knight facing off against a samurai. The Jedi's lightsaber skills against the samurai's katana. Another could be the Clone Troopers being transported to Earth during a major battle and having to adapt to Earth's terrains and cultures.
A great plot for Star Wars The Clone Wars fanfiction could be centered around a new, unknown planet that gets caught in the middle of the war. The planet has its own unique species and culture. The story could follow how the clone troopers and the Jedi interact with this new civilization, whether they try to protect it or use it for their own strategic advantages. Or perhaps a story where a group of clone troopers start to develop their own individual personalities and question their loyalty to the Republic due to some unethical orders they receive. This could lead to a conflict within the clone ranks and force the Jedi to take sides.