Labyrinth of Evil

Labyrinth of Evil is a 2005 novel written by James Luceno and published by Del Rey. The novel is set near the end of the Clone Wars and directly before the events of Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. Narration for the audio version was performed by Jonathan Davis.

American

 * ISBN 0345475720; January 25, 2005, Del Rey, 362-page hardcover
 * ISBN 0739303252; January 25, 2005, Random House Audio, Abridged cassette
 * ISBN 0739317350; January 25, 2005, Random House Audio, Abridged CD
 * ISBN 0345475739; September 27, 2005, Del Rey, 384-page paperback

Foreign

 * ISBN 3442362261; April 1, 2005, Blanvalet, 300-page German hardcover (Labyrinth des Bösen)
 * ISBN 8495070898; Alberto Santos Editor, 233-page Spanish hardcover (El Laberinto del Mal)

Hardcover
Embark upon a breathtaking adventure that pairs Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker on a deadly hunt for the lord of evil who has torn the galaxy asunder&hellip;.

The war that erupted in Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones'' is nearing its boiling point, as the dauntless Separatist forces continue their assault on the teetering Republic&mdash;and the diabolical triumvirate of Count Dooku, General Grievous, and their Master, Darth Sidious, fine-tune their strategy for conquest. In Episode III: Revenge of the Sith the fates of key players on both sides of the conflict will be sealed. But first, crucial events that pave the way to that time of reckoning unfold in a labyrinth of evil&hellip;''

''Capturing Trade Federation Viceroy and Separatist Council Member Nute Gunray is the mission that brings Jedi Knights Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker, with a squad of clones in tow, to Cato Neimoidia. But the treacherous ally of the Sith proves as slippery as ever, evading his Jedi pursuers even as they narrowly avoid deadly disaster. Still, their daring efforts yield an unexpected prize: a unique holotransceiver that bears intelligence capable of leading the Republic forces to their ultimate quarry, the ever-elusive Darth Sidious.''

''Swiftly taking up the chase, Anakin and Obi-Wan follow clues from the droid factories of Charros IV to the far-flung worlds of the Outer Rim&hellip; every step bringing them closer to pinpointing the location of the Sith Lord&mdash;whom they suspect has been manipulating every aspect of the Separatist rebellion. Yet somehow, in the escalating galaxy-wide chess game of strikes, counterstrikes, ambushes, sabotage, and retaliations, Sidious stays constantly one move ahead.''

''Then the trail takes a shocking turn. For Sidious and his minions have set in motion a ruthlessly orchestrated campaign to divide and overwhelm the Jedi forces&mdash;and bring the Republic to its knees.''

Creatures

 * Harvester beetle
 * Kouhun

Droid models

 * 3PO-series protocol droid
 * B1 battle droid
 * B2 battle droid
 * Droideka
 * DSD1 dwarf spider droid
 * FX-7 medical assistant droid
 * IG-100 MagnaGuard
 * IG-227 Hailfire-class droid tank
 * R2-series astromech droid
 * R4-series astromech droid
 * TC-series protocol droid

Events

 * Battle of Aargonar
 * Battle of Antar 4
 * Battle of Belderone
 * First Battle of Cato Neimoidia
 * Second Battle of Coruscant
 * Battle of Deko Neimoidia
 * Battle of Jabiim
 * Battle of Koru Neimoidia
 * Battle of Neimoidia
 * Battle of Parcellus Minor
 * Battle of Praesitlyn
 * Battle of Skor II
 * Battle of Tibrin
 * Third Battle of Tythe
 * Duel on Yavin IV

Individuals

 * Stass Allie
 * Sim Aloo
 * Alpha-17
 * Alpha-98
 * Mas Amedda
 * Padmé Amidala
 * Passel Argente
 * Bana Breemu
 * C-3PO
 * CC-2224
 * Sweitt Concorkill
 * Davijaan
 * Darth Plagueis
 * Jan Dodonna
 * Dooku
 * Durge
 * Dyne
 * Chi Eekway
 * Jango Fett
 * Kit Fisto
 * Janus Greejatus
 * Grievous
 * Nute Gunray
 * Rune Haako
 * Jannie Ha'Nook
 * San Hill
 * Armand Isard
 * Qui-Gon Jinn
 * Obi-Wan Kenobi
 * Agen Kolar
 * Plo Koon
 * Thal K'sar
 * Fa'ale Leh
 * Shu Mai
 * Sly Moore
 * Mon Mothma
 * Ki-Adi-Mundi
 * Po Nudo
 * Lari Oll
 * Bail Organa
 * Pablo-Jill
 * Palpatine
 * Sate Pestage
 * Poggle the Lesser
 * R2-D2
 * R4-P17
 * Aurra Sing
 * Anakin Skywalker
 * Shmi Skywalker
 * Wat Tambor
 * Terr Taneel
 * TC-16
 * Shaak Ti
 * Saesee Tiin
 * Tikkes
 * T'laalak-s'lalak-t'th'ak
 * Travale
 * Gregar Typho
 * B'ink Utrila
 * Valiant
 * Asajj Ventress
 * Zam Wesell
 * Mace Windu
 * Yoda
 * Fang Zar

Locations

 * Aargonar
 * Alderaan
 * Antar 4
 * Belderone
 * Cato Neimoidia
 * Nute Gunray's citadel
 * Colonies
 * Core Worlds
 * Coruscant
 * Jedi Temple
 * Outlander Club
 * Padmé Amidala's apartment
 * Republic Executive Building
 * Chancellor's office
 * Deko Neimoidia
 * Geonosis
 * Ilum
 * Jabiim
 * Kamino
 * Koru Neimoidia
 * Naos III
 * Neimoidia
 * Ord Cestus
 * Outer Rim Territories
 * Paracelus Minor [sic]
 * Praesitlyn
 * Rattatak
 * Skor II
 * Stars' End
 * Tatooine
 * Mos Espa
 * Tusken Raider camp
 * Tibrin
 * Tythe
 * Vjun
 * Yavin 4

Organizations and titles

 * 212th Attack Battalion
 * Advanced Recon Commando
 * Aurek Team
 * Bacta Team
 * Baktoid Armor Workshop
 * Bounty hunter
 * Captain
 * Clone trooper
 * Clone trooper commander
 * Commander
 * Commerce Guild
 * Confederacy of Independent Systems
 * Galactic Republic
 * Grand Army of the Republic
 * Jedi
 * Jedi General
 * Jedi High Council
 * Jedi Knight
 * Jedi Master
 * Jedi Order
 * Mandalorian
 * Open Circle Fleet
 * Padawan
 * Republic Mobile Surgical Unit
 * Republic Navy
 * Senator
 * Separatist Council
 * Squad Seven
 * Supreme Chancellor
 * Third Systems Army
 * Trade Federation
 * Trade Federation Viceroy

Sentient species

 * Aqualish
 * Bith
 * Clawdite
 * Falleen
 * Geonosian
 * Gossam
 * Human
 * Ithorian
 * Kaminoan
 * Koorivar
 * Muun
 * Neimoidian
 * Ongree
 * Quarren
 * Skakoan
 * Talz
 * Togruta
 * Trandoshan
 * Lethan Twi'lek
 * Zabrak

Starships

 * Aggressive ReConnaissance-170 starfighter
 * Alpha-3 Nimbus-class V-wing starfighter
 * Carrack-class light cruiser
 * Consular-class space cruiser
 * Diamond-class cruiser
 * Droid tri-fighter
 * Eta-2 Actis-class light interceptor
 * Fantail
 * Ginivex-class starfighter
 * Hardcell-class interstellar transport
 * J-Type diplomatic barge
 * Lucrehulk-class battleship
 * Lucrehulk-class Core Ship
 * Munificent-class star frigate
 * Nantex-class territorial defense starfighter
 * Providence-class carrier/destroyer
 * Invisible Hand
 * Punworcca 116-class interstellar sloop
 * Sheathipede-class shuttle
 * Lapiz Cutter
 * Variable Geometry Self-Propelled Battle Droid, Mark I
 * Venator-class Star Destroyer

Technology

 * A99 aquata breather
 * ARC trooper armor
 * Comlink
 * Deflector shield
 * Forward Command Center
 * Holocam
 * Hologram
 * HoloNet
 * Holoprojector
 * Mechno-arm
 * Mechno-chair
 * Phase II clone trooper armor
 * Repulsorlift
 * Turbolift
 * Vocabulator
 * Wrist link

Vehicles

 * All Terrain Scout Transport
 * All Terrain Tactical Enforcer
 * FC-20 speeder bike
 * High-Altitude Entry Transport-221
 * Low Altitude Assault Transport/carrier
 * Low Altitude Assault Transport/infantry
 * Single Trooper Aerial Platform

Weapons

 * Blaster
 * Concussion grenade
 * DC-15A blaster rifle
 * SC-15
 * E-5 blaster rifle
 * Ion cannon
 * Lightsaber
 * Turbolaser

Miscellanea

 * Bota
 * Bacta
 * Bronzium
 * Brocart
 * Form II: Makashi
 * Form III: Soresu
 * Form IV: Ataru
 * Form V: Shien / Djem So
 * Form VII: Juyo / Vaapad
 * Gimer stick
 * Manax tree
 * Shimmersilk
 * Shockball
 * Whyren's Reserve

Behind the scenes
The third season of the animated series Star Wars: Clone Wars was loosely based on this novel. However, the series was only based on early plot outlines, therefore, there are several inconsistencies between this novel and the animated series:


 * In the novel, several different Jedi attempt to rescue the Supreme Chancellor. In the series, a trio of Jedi Masters made up by the Togruta Shaak Ti, the Ithorian Roron Corobb, and the Talz Foul Moudama attempt to rescue him.
 * In the novel, Mace fights on a train against Grievous. In the series, Mace Windu fights alongside Yoda against droids.
 * In the novel, Anakin and Obi-Wan search for Darth Sidious. In the series, Anakin and Obi-Wan investigate a possible base for Grievous on frigid Nelvaan, and Anakin goes on a spiritual journey.
 * In the novel, Roron Corobb and Foul Moudama are killed very quickly along with two other Jedi. In the series, they are shown on a long chase trying to save Palpatine.
 * The first mention of Darth Plagueis

Cover gallery
This is a gallery of the different cover variations of Labyrinth of Evil.