Star Wars. The Cestus Deception

Cover Type: Softcover
Book Condition: Very Good
Jacket Condition: None Issued
Publisher: Del Rey
Publisher Place: New York
Publisher Year: 2004
Edition: Reprint

Description: 457 pages. Book is in Very good condition throughout.

Publishers Description: Ord Cestus, a planet mostly barren and inhospitable to life, was first colonized as a prison worlduntil 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 Systemsthe Separatistswith a life-saving offer to purchase a generous quantity of the planets 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 Confederacys 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 salebut fearing a show of force will result in a political backlashSupreme Chancellor Palpatine dispatches a team of envoys, led by Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi. Their mission: persuade Ord Cestuss government to abandon its dealings with the Confederacy . . . while secretly stirring up revolution among the planets struggling underclass. Diplomacy is paramount. But if all else fails, the Republic will not hesitate to launch a full-scale attackand 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 Chancellors bidding. As the leaders of Ord Cestus refuse to capitulate and Palpatine rapidly loses patience, Obi-Wans 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.

ISBN: 0345458982