Star Wars

Episode 5

Rise of the Clones

Prologue

War has been building, and thousands of planets are being pulled into it. Though it began with only the Neimoidians fighting the mighty Galactic Republic, they have managed to convince more and more governments to join their cause.

It has become a fight of diplomacy as much as arms. Diplomats on both sides compete for the hearts and minds of species and civilizations throughout the galaxy. The Jedi Council worries that a dark force is still at work behind the separatists which is corrupting those they approach.

One such faction at risk of turning is Geonosis, whose loss would be a major blow to the Republic. Their queen has come to Coruscant to speak with the chancellor in person. Fearful that a plot may be in motion to murder her, two Jedi Knights have been placed in charge of her care...