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The Cestus Deception: Star Wars Legends (Clone Wars): A Clone Wars Novel by Steven Barnes (Paperback / softback, 2005)

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Title: The Cestus Deception: Star Wars Legends (Clone Wars). Author: Steven Barnes. Subtitle: A Clone Wars Novel. Series: Star Wars - Legends. Genre: Fiction. Topic: Science Fiction. Format: Paperback.

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Ord Cestus, a planet mostly barren and inhospitable to life, was first colonized as a prison world--until a handful of hardy pioneers discovered its rich ore deposits and managed to build up a successful droid-manufacturing industry. But when the Clone Wars erupted, bringing severe rationing of imported resources and a Republic ban on the production of battle droids, Ord Cestus was threatened with imminent ecomic collapse. Enter the Confederacy of Independent Systems--the Separatists--with a life-saving offer to purchase a generous quantity of the planet's most lucrative export: bio-droids. Possessed of tactical capabilities that rival the fighting abilities of even the most advanced Jedi, these sophisticated, tech-organic hybrid units would prove a most formidable weapon if ever deployed for military use. And w the Confederacy's intention to invest in what amounts to an army of bio-droids has sent ripples of alarm through the highest echelons of the Republic government. Determined to halt the bio-droid sale--but fearing a show of force will result in a political backlash--Supreme Chancellor Palpatine dispatches a team of envoys, led by Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kebi. Their mission: persuade Ord Cestus's government to abandon its dealings with the Confederacy . . . while secretly stirring up revolution among the planet's struggling underclass. Diplomacy is paramount. But if all else fails, the Republic will t hesitate to launch a full-scale attack--and wipe out t only the means of bio-droid production, but countless lives as well, to demonstrate the consequences of disloyalty. For Obi-Wan, the prospect of such wholesale slaughter only serves to fuel his growing suspicions about the sinister path the Republic seems to be taking. But the brash Jedi Master Kit Fisto and the detachment of clone soldiers assigned to the mission are ready and willing to do the Supreme Chancellor's bidding. As the leaders of Ord Cestus refuse to capitulate and Palpatine rapidly loses patience, Obi-Wan's hopes of a peaceful resolution are dwindling. Now, facing a crisis of conscience, Obi-Wan must find the wisdom and strength to prevent a bloodbath and safeguard the Republic-- while abiding by the ancient code to which he has pledged his life. From the Hardcover edition.

Product Identifiers

PublisherRandom House Worlds

ISBN-100345458982

ISBN-139780345458988

eBay Product ID (ePID)183102223

Product Key Features

Book TitleCestus Deception: Star Wars Legends (Clone Wars) : a Clone Wars Novel

Number of Pages480 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2005

TopicScience Fiction / Action & Adventure, Science Fiction / Space Opera, Action & Adventure

GenreFiction

AuthorSteven Barnes

Book SeriesStar Wars-Legends Ser.

FormatMass Market

Dimensions

Item Height1 in

Item Weight9.2 Oz

Item Length6.7 in

Item Width4.2 in

Height174mm

Width107mm

Weight231g

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

Spine27mm

Series TitleStar Wars: Clone Wars (Del Rey Paperback)

Country of PublicationUnited States

Author BiographySteven Barnes is a prolific author and script writer who has been nominated for Hugo, Cable Ace, and Endeavor awards. His work for television includes episodes of Twilight Zone, Outer Limits, Stargate, and Andromeda. A lifelong student of human performance technologies, he holds black belts in judo and karate, an instructor certificate in Circular Strength Training, and is a trained hypnotherapist. Born in Los Angeles, he currently lives in the northwest with his daughter Nicki and his wife, novelist Tananarive Due. From the Hardcover edition.