Actually in StarWar's parlance, this is what I would call Canon's "Revenge of the Sith" period.
Just like the ruling Jedi council, clouded by their false sense of superiority and dominant position in the market, they could not see the Sith (Nikon) perpetrating, infiltrating all around them, until their aging Jedi Masters (5D, 1D Mark III et al, LOL!) are massacred in one fell swoop by Anakin (D700) and Palpatine (D3).
So now, the Canon Rebels (HAHA!) are in hiding, holding firm to the Light side of the Force, waiting for Episode 1D Mark IV: "A New Hope", checking every clickable rumor website for the ONE (3D???) that will bring balance to the Force :bsmilie: