Mission to Geonosis

The Mission to Geonosis was a Jedi rescue mission led by Jedi Master Mace Windu to rescue Jedi knight Obi-Wan Kenobi, Padawan Anakin Skywalker, and Republican Senator Padme Amidala of Naboo. The three had been captured by the Separatist leaders and had been found "guilty" of espionage and sentenced to death in the arena.

The three captives managed to avoid the nexu, reek, and acklay beasts that had been set upon them long enough for Master Windu's 200-Jedi rescue team to arrive. However, Count Dooku revealed the Separatist's new secret battle droid army, and a heated battle took place. Though outnumbered 50 to 1, the Jedi fought valiantly to the end. The Jedi suffered massive casualties (approximately 90%) before Master Yoda arrived in several LAAT gunships to rescue the twenty or so Jedi who remained.

The opening battle of the Clone Wars had begun.