Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones (novelization)

The Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones novelization, published by Del Rey, is the official novel adaptation of the film Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones. It includes expansion of scenes from the movie, many scenes cut from the movie, and several original scenes. The paperback edition includes 32 pages of storyboard art from the Battle of Geonosis, an introduction by Rick McCallum, and a preview of Matthew Stover's novel Shatterpoint. Narration for the audio version was performed by Jonathan Davis.

Editions

 * ISBN 0345428811; April 23, 2002, Del Rey, 336-page hardcover
 * ISBN 0553529048; April 23, 2002, Random House Audio, Abridged cassette
 * ISBN 0553714724; April 23, 2002, Random House Audio, Abridged CD
 * ISBN 0553714732; April 23, 2002, Random House Audio, Unabridged cassette
 * ISBN 0553714740; April 23, 2002, Random House Audio, Unabridged CD
 * ISBN 0345458516; May 1, 2002, Del Rey, 353-page Celebration II hardcover
 * ISBN 0345461436; November 12, 2002 Del Rey, 336-page hardcover (Yoda cover)
 * ISBN 034542882X; April 1, 2003, Del Rey, 368-page paperback

Hardcover
There is a great disturbance in the Force&hellip;. From the sleek ships of the glimmering Coruscant skyscape to the lush gardens of pastoral Naboo, dissent is roiling. The Republic is failing, even under the leadership of Supreme Chancellor Palpatine, elected ten years earlier to save the crumbling government. Separatists threaten war, and the Senate is hopelessly divided, unable to determine whether to raise an army for battle or keep the fragile peace. It is a stalemate that, once broken, could lead to galactic chaos.''

''Mischievous and resolved, courageous to the point of recklessness, Anakin Skywalker has come of age in a time of great upheaval. The nineteen-year-old apprentice to Obi-Wan Kenobi is an enigma to the Jedi Council, and a challenge to his Jedi Master. Time has not dulled Anakin’s ambition, nor has his Jedi training tamed his independent streak. When an attempt on Senator Padmé Amidala's life brings them together for the first time in ten years, it is clear that time also has not dulled Anakin's intense feelings for the beautiful diplomat.''

''The attack on Senator Amidala just before a crucial vote thrusts the Republic even closer to the edge of disaster. Masters Yoda and Mace Windu sense enormous unease. The dark side is growing, clouding the Jedi's perception of the events. Unbeknownst to the Jedi, a slow rumble is building into the roar of thousands of soldiers readying for battle. But even as the Republic falters around them, Anakin and Padmé find a connection so intense that all else begins to fall away. Anakin will lose himself&mdash;and his way&mdash;in emotions a Jedi, sworn to hold allegiance only to the Order, is forbidden to have.''

Paperback
''Courageous to the point of recklessness, and possessing a wild independent streak, twenty-year-old Anakin Skywalker, apprentice to Obi-Wan Kenobi, is coming of age in a time of great upheaval. The attempted assassination of Senator Padmé Amidala before a crucial vote thrusts the Republic even closer to the edge of disaster. Unbeknownst to the Jedi, a low rumble of discontent is building into the roar of thousands of clone soldiers readying for the ultimate fight. The dark side is growing. Masters Yoda and Mace Windu sense enormous unease&hellip;for the fiercest battle of dark versus light is fast approaching, threatening to consume them all in a tidal wave of war.''

Notable differences between the movie and the novel

 * Padmé and Anakin's relationship is explored in greater detail.


 * The Lars family is introduced, and has its own subplot leading up to when they appear in the movie. The novel reveals how Cliegg Lars lost his leg and deepens the relationship between Shmi Skywalker, Owen Lars, and Beru Whitesun.


 * During the battle in the Petranaki arena, the nexu that attacks Padmé survives longer than in the film, pursuing her as she rides the reek alongside Anakin, and then attacking the spear-wounded acklay. Although it is mentioned that all of the three execution monsters die in the Jedi-droid battle, the acklay's death is the only one described - it is killed by Obi-Wan, as in the film.

Characters

 * Ask Aak
 * Paddy Accu
 * Mas Amedda
 * Padmé Amidala
 * Passel Argente
 * ASN-121
 * Sio Bibble
 * Jar Jar Binks
 * C-3PO
 * COO-2180
 * Cordé
 * Darsana
 * Porro Dolphe
 * Dooku
 * Dormé
 * Sholh Dorr
 * Boba Fett
 * Jango Fett
 * Orn Free Taa
 * Uv Gizen
 * Nute Gunray
 * San Hill
 * Jamillia
 * Dexter Jettster
 * Qui-Gon Jinn
 * Denaria Kee
 * Obi-Wan Kenobi
 * Ki-Adi-Mundi
 * Plo Koon
 * Cliegg Lars
 * Owen Lars
 * Shu Mai
 * Pooja Naberrie
 * Ryoo Naberrie
 * Ruwee Naberrie
 * Sola Naberrie
 * N'a-kee-tula
 * Nandi
 * Jocasta Nu
 * Po Nudo
 * Bail Organa
 * Palo
 * Palpatine
 * Panaka
 * Poggle the Lesser
 * R2-D2
 * R4-P17
 * RIC-920
 * Horox Ryyder
 * Sifo-Dyas
 * Anakin Skywalker
 * Shmi Skywalker Lars
 * Elan Sleazebaggano
 * SP-4
 * Lama Su
 * Teckla
 * Tessek
 * Jobal Thule Naberrie
 * Toonbuck Toora
 * Gregar Typho
 * WA-7
 * Dar Wac
 * Watto
 * Taun We
 * Zam Wesell
 * Beru Whitesun
 * Mace Windu
 * Yoda

Creatures

 * Acklay
 * Bantha
 * Darellian fire crab
 * Gundark
 * Kouhun
 * Massif
 * Nexu
 * Orray
 * Perootu cat
 * Reek
 * Shaak

Droid models

 * 3PO-series protocol droid
 * Analysis droid
 * ASN courier droid
 * B1 battle droid
 * B2 super battle droid
 * COO-series cook droid
 * KE-8 Enforcer
 * R2-series astromech droid
 * R3-series astromech droid
 * R4-P-series astromech droid
 * RIC-series droid
 * WA-7 service unit

Events

 * Clone Wars
 * Battle of Geonosis
 * Military Creation Act
 * Wedding of Anakin Skywalker and Padmé Amidala

Locations

 * Alderaan
 * Ando
 * Ansion
 * Coruscant
 * 500 Republica
 * Senate Apartment Complex
 * CoCo Town
 * Dex's Diner
 * Jedi Temple
 * High Council Chamber
 * Jedi Archives
 * Jedi Temple Hangar
 * Republic Executive Building
 * Chancellor's Suite
 * Chancellor's office
 * Senate Building
 * Grand Convocation Chamber
 * Chancellor's Podium
 * The Works
 * LiMerge Power building
 * Uscru Entertainment District
 * Vos Gesal Street
 * Outlander Club
 * Geonosis
 * E'Y-Akh Desert
 * Petranaki arena
 * Stalgasin hive
 * Geonosian spires
 * Geonosian War Room
 * Geonosis droid foundries
 * Glee Anselm
 * Kamino
 * Tipoca City
 * Tipoca City Military Complex
 * Malastare
 * Mon Calamari
 * Naboo
 * Lake Country
 * Varykino
 * Theed
 * Palace Courtyard
 * Theed Royal Palace
 * Theed Spaceport
 * Theed University
 * Outer Rim Territories
 * Shadda-Bi-Boran
 * Sy Myrth
 * Tatooine
 * Lars' homestead
 * Mos Eisley
 * Mos Espa
 * Watto's Shop

Organizations and titles

 * Apprentice Legislature
 * Bear Clan
 * Bounty hunter
 * Clone trooper
 * Commerce Guild
 * Confederacy of Independent Systems
 * Corporate Alliance
 * Galactic Republic
 * Galactic Senate
 * Geonosian Picador
 * Geonosian Warrior
 * Grand Army of the Republic
 * InterGalactic Banking Clan
 * Jedi
 * Jedi High Council
 * Jedi Knight
 * Jedi Master
 * Jedi Order
 * Legislative Youth Program
 * Lost Twenty
 * Loyalist Committee
 * Padawan
 * Red Guard
 * Refugee Relief Movement
 * Royal Naboo Security Forces
 * Sith
 * Supreme Court
 * Trade Federation
 * Youngling

Sentient species

 * Anselmi
 * Anx
 * Aqualish
 * Balosar
 * Besalisk
 * Cerean
 * Chagrian
 * Clawdite
 * Gamorrean
 * Geonosian
 * Ghorfa
 * Gossam
 * Gran
 * Gungan
 * Human
 * Jawa
 * Kaminoan
 * Kel Dor
 * Koorivar
 * Korun
 * Muun
 * Naboo
 * Neimoidian
 * Quarren
 * Rodian
 * Sullustan
 * Sy Myrthian
 * Toydarian
 * Twi'lek
 * Wookiee

Vehicles and vessels

 * AA-9 Coruscant freighter
 * Jendirian Valley
 * Airspeeder
 * EasyRide passenger airspeeder
 * Koro-2 Exodrive airspeeder
 * XJ-6 airspeeder
 * Coruscant air bus
 * Delta-7 Aethersprite-class light interceptor
 * Firespray-31-class patrol and attack craft
 * Slave I
 * Gondola speeder
 * H-type Nubian yacht
 * Hyperdrive ring
 * J-Type diplomatic barge
 * Lucrehulk-class core ship
 * N-1 starfighter
 * Power chair
 * Repulsorpod
 * Sandcrawler
 * Speeder bike

Weapons and technology

 * Blaster
 * Blaster pistol
 * WESTAR-34 blaster pistol
 * Blaster rifle
 * Cloning
 * Gaderffii
 * Holodisc
 * Hologram
 * Homing beacon
 * JT-12 jetpack
 * Kamino saberdart
 * Lightsaber
 * MM9 mini concussion rocket
 * Nav computer
 * Oil bath
 * Permacrete
 * Seismic charge
 * Turbolift
 * Vaporator
 * ZX miniature flame projector

Miscellanea

 * Ardees
 * Chosen One
 * Death stick
 * The Force
 * Force Push
 * Force Vision
 * Galactic Basic Standard
 * Gunganese
 * Huttese
 * Jedi Code
 * Podracing
 * Shuura
 * Spice
 * Tanga root

Cover gallery
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