Order 66: A Republic Commando Novel

Order 66: A Republic Commando Novel is the fourth novel in the Republic Commando series, released in September 2008. It is the first Republic Commando novel to be released in hardcover for general release.

Back cover
''The Clone Wars rage to their bloody climax. Treachery reigns. Treason takes courage. Commandos, Jedi, and the entire Galactic Republic must face the end of life as they know it&hellip;and the dreaded dawn of a new empire.''

Insider flap
After the fierce combat of  Hard Contact,  Triple Zero, and  True Colors comes the spectacular culmination of New York Times bestselling author Karen Traviss's gripping Republic Commando series. As a battle-scarred era nears its end, a shattering power play is about to stun the entire galaxy&hellip;and set in motion events that will alter destinies and resound throughout history.

Even as the Clone Wars are about to reach an explosive climax, no one knows if victory will favor the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) or the Separatists. But no matter who wins, the stakes are highest for elite Special Ops clones like the Republic Commandos in Omega and Delta squads&mdash;and the notorious renegade Advance Recon Commando troopers known as Null ARCs.

With Republic forces stretched to the max and casualties mounting, the last thing these beleaguered warriors need to hear is that Chancellor Palpatine is keeping vast armies of secret clone troops in reserve. Sergeant Skirata, a mentor to the clone commandos, has no intention of standing idly by while Palpatine sends them into battle like lambs to the slaughter. Skirata begins to plan the clones' escape from the GAR, but his heroic effort will be in vain unless he can reverse the clones' accelerated aging process.

Caught in the treacherous dealings of their leaders, and locked in the battles of their lives, the disillusioned Null ARCs and Commandos nonetheless fight with everything they've got, determined to wrest victory from the Seps and save the galaxy.

But even the deadliest weapons may not be powerful enough to defeat the real menace. And nothing will stop the apocalyptic horror unleashed when Palpatine utters the chilling words ''The time has come. Execute Order 66''. Translation: The Jedi have tried to stage a coup, and all must be shot on sight.

With their faith in the Republic and their loyalty to their Jedi allies put to the ultimate test, how will the men of Omega and Delta squads react to the most infamous command in galactic history? All the breathtaking action, suspense, and intrigue of Karen Traviss's Republic Commando series comes alive in Star Wars: Order 66.

StarWars.com First Look
''Even as the Clone Wars are about to reach an explosive climax, no one knows if victory will favor the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) or the Separatists. But no matter who wins, the stakes are highest for elite Special Ops clones like the Republic Commandos in Omega and Delta squads -- and the notorious renegade Advanced Recon Commando troopers known as Null ARCs.''

''With Republic forces stretched to the max and casualties mounting, the last thing these beleaguered warriors need to hear is that Chancellor Palpatine is keeping vast armies of secret clone troops in reserve. Sergeant Skirata, a mentor to the clone commandos, has no intention of standing idly by while Palpatine sends them into battle like lambs to the slaughter. Skirata begins to plan the clones' escape from the GAR, but his heroic effort will be in vain unless he can reverse the clones' accelerated aging process. To pull that feat off, he will need the services of Separatist scientist Ovolot Qail Uthan, currently under lock and key in a GAR fortress prison. Caught in the treacherous dealings of their leaders, and locked in the battles of their lives, the disillusioned Null ARCs and Commandos nonetheless fight with everything they've got, determined to wrest victory from the Seps and save the galaxy.''

''But even the deadliest weapons may not be powerful enough to defeat the real menace. And nothing will stop the apocalyptic horror unleashed when Palpatine utters the chilling words: The time has come. Execute Order 66. Translation: The Jedi have tried to stage a coup, and all must be shot on sight.''

''With their faith in the Republic and their loyalty to their Jedi allies put to the ultimate test, how will the men of Omega and Delta squads react to the most infamous command in galactic history? All the breathtaking action, suspense, and intrigue of Karen Traviss's Republic Commando series comes alive in Star Wars: Order 66. Available in hardcover from Del Rey Books in September, 2008.''

Dramatis Personae

 * Omega Squad
 * RC-1309 Niner
 * RC-1136 Darman
 * RC-5108/8843 Corr
 * RC-3222 Atin


 * Delta Squad
 * RC-1138 Boss
 * RC-1262 Scorch
 * RC-1140 Fixer
 * RC-1207 Sev


 * Fi Skirata, former Republic Commando
 * Bardan Jusik, former Jedi Knight, now Mandalorian (male Human)
 * Sergeant Kal Skirata, Mandalorian mercenary (male Human)
 * Sergeant Walon Vau, Mandalorian mercenary (male Human)
 * Captain Jaller Obrim, Coruscant Security Force (male Human)
 * General Etain Tur-Mukan, Jedi Knight (female Human)
 * General Arligan Zey, Jedi Master (male Human)


 * Null ARC Troopers
 * N-7 Mereel
 * N-10 Jaing
 * N-11 Ordo
 * N-12 A'Den
 * N-5 Prudii
 * N-6 Kom'rk


 * ARC Trooper Captain A-26, Maze
 * ARC Trooper Captain A-30, Sull
 * ARC Trooper Captain A-02, Spar
 * Agent Besany Wennen, Republic Treasury Investigator (female Human)
 * Jilka Zan Zentis, Treasury Tax Enforcement Officer (female Human)
 * Laseema, Waitress (female Twi'lek)
 * Dr. Ovolot Qail Uthan, Separatist Genetics Expert (female Human)
 * Nyreen "Ny" Vollen, Commercial Pilot (female Human)

Other characters

 * Djinn Altis
 * Demagol
 * Enacca
 * Tallisibeth Enwandung-Esterhazy
 * Arla Fett
 * Boba Fett
 * Jango Fett
 * Geith
 * Mij Gilamar
 * Kina Ha
 * Jun Hokan
 * Obi-Wan Kenobi
 * Ki-Adi-Mundi
 * K'Kruhk
 * Arbian J. Lemmeloth
 * Callista Masana
 * Canderous Ordo
 * Palpatine
 * Fenn Shysa
 * Munin Skirata
 * Wad'e Tay'haai
 * Quinlan Vos
 * Mace Windu
 * Yoda

Locations

 * Coruscant
 * Mes Cavoli