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Star wars, the Cestus decep...
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 economic 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, techno-organic hybrid units would prove a most formidable weapon if ever deployed for military use. And now 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 Kenobi. 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 not hesitate to launch a full-scale attack'and wipe out not 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. Features a bonus section following the novel that includes a primer on the Star Wars expanded universe, and over half a dozen excerpts from some of the most popular Star Wars books of the last thirty years!
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monografia Rebiun36412524 https://catalogo.rebiun.org/rebiun/record/Rebiun36412524 m o d cr cn||||||||| 080717s2005 nyu o 000 1 eng d 776974650 869392291 905693186 9780345492708 electronic bk.) 0345492706 electronic bk.) EB00163348 Recorded Books OverDrive, Inc. http://www.overdrive.com TEFOD eng pn TEFOD HVC TEFOD OCLCQ N$T CNSPL OCLCO RECBK YDXCP OCLCQ OCLCO TEFOD OCLCF OCLCO OCLCQ B@L ZAC ROC OCLCO OCL QQ3 HCO UOK NTG OCLCA OCL INARC OCLCQ OCLCO OCLCQ OCLCL OCLCQ FIC 000000 bisacsh 813./54 22 Barnes, Steven 1952-) https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PBJbWrMMPKKHRMmGbRdxJjC Star wars, the Cestus deception (a Clone Wars novel) Steven Barnes Cestus deception New York Del Rey/Ballantine Books 2005 New York New York Del Rey/Ballantine Books 1 online resource (x, 457 pages) 1 online resource (x, 457 pages) Text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier "Lucas Books." Includes an excerpt from "Star Wars : labyrinth of evil" by James Luceno 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 economic 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, techno-organic hybrid units would prove a most formidable weapon if ever deployed for military use. And now 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 Kenobi. 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 not hesitate to launch a full-scale attack'and wipe out not 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. Features a bonus section following the novel that includes a primer on the Star Wars expanded universe, and over half a dozen excerpts from some of the most popular Star Wars books of the last thirty years! Kenobi, Obi-Wan (Fictitious character)-- Fiction Kenobi, Obi-Wan (Fictitious character) Life on other planets- Fiction Vie extraterrestre- Romans, nouvelles, etc. FICTION- General Life on other planets Kenobi, Obi-Wan (Fictional character)- Fiction Life on other planets- Fiction Star Wars fiction Science fiction Fiction Star Wars fiction Science fiction Science fiction Print version 9780345458988 (OCoLC)58396651