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- "Greetings, Jedi. It would seem once again one of your Order has lost his way. And even better, a leading member of your Jedi Council. Listen to me, Jedi. I do not care about your politics. I do not care about your Republic. I only live to see you die!"
- ―Grievous' message to the Jedi Council
During the Clone Wars, Jedi Master Eeth Koth was captured by General Grievous and the Droid Army of the Confederacy of Independent Systems in the Saleucami system.[5] Koth's capture came during a battle deep in the Outer Rim Territories, one in which Grievous' fleet attacked Koth's Star Destroyer. The Separatists boarded the Jedi cruiser and made their way to the bridge, where Grievous dueled and ultimately captured the Jedi Master. Grievous later proclaimed, in a transmission to the Jedi Council, that he had captured Koth, prompting the Jedi Order to launch a rescue mission over Saleucami.[3]
The capture[edit | edit source]
- "Your reputation precedes you, General—the reputation of a coward and a murderer."
"Murderer? Is it murder to rid the galaxy of you Jedi filth?" - ―Eeth Koth and General Grievous
In 21 BBY,[4] General Grievous began to target members of the Jedi Council.[7] Using a fleet of three Munificent-class star frigates and his own Recusant-class command ship, the General attacked Jedi General Eeth Koth's flagship, the Steadfast. Grievous' command ship then moved alongside the Steadfast and crippled it.[3]
Koth, Captain Lock, and their troopers prepared for Grievous' and his forces boarding. Super battle droids attacked Lock and his troopers. As the droids were overwhelming their position, Koth order Lock and his remaining troopers to evacuate the Steadfast. Despite droid commandos boarding the ship, Lock and his remaining troopers left Koth to deal with Grievous on his own. Grievous and his commando droids cut through the bridge's blast doors.[3]
Koth and his remaining troopers fought the commando droids. Despite losing all his remaining troopers, Koth was able to finish off the battle droids. However, he was shot in the arm by one. Grievous then brought his IG-100 MagnaGuards to help subdue Koth. Koth was able to hold his own against Grievous, but the MagnaGuards were able to use to their electrostaffs to allow Grievous to disarm Koth. Grievous choked Koth into captivity aboard his command ship.[3]
Aftermath[edit | edit source]
- "It's time somebody finally put an end to that monster."
- ―Anakin Skywalker, on Grievous
Grievous later sent a message to the Jedi Temple on Coruscant, displaying his capture of Koth. Grievous' message was seen by members of the jedi council, as well several other jedi and younglings who watched in horror as Grievous and his magnaguards torutred Koth. Despite his torture, Koth was able to use his hands to send a coded message. Commander Wollfe was able to discover the message. The message told them that Koth was still in the Saleucami system at Sector J-19, coordinates zero-eight, zero-five, two-nine.[3]
Appearances[edit | edit source]
Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Grievous Intrigue" (First appearance)- Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "The Deserter" (Appears in flashback(s))
Sources[edit | edit source]
- Adi Gallia in the Encyclopedia (content now obsolete; backup link)
- General Grievous in the Encyclopedia (content now obsolete; backup link)
- Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Encyclopedia (content now obsolete; backup link)
- Eeth Koth in the Encyclopedia (content now obsolete; backup link)
- Clone Commander Wolffe in the Encyclopedia (content now obsolete; backup link)
- Ultimate Star Wars
- Star Wars Helmet Collection 24 (Weapons & Uniforms: Terror of the IG-100s)
- Star Wars Helmet Collection 33 (Databank A-Z: Admiral Kilian–Kowakian)
- Star Wars Lightsabers: A Guide to Weapons of the Force
- Star Wars: Destiny – Across the Galaxy (Card: Hold Off) (Picture only)
- Ultimate Star Wars, New Edition
- The Star Wars Book
- Adi Gallia in the Databank (backup link)
- Clone Commander Cody Biography Gallery in the Databank (backup link); image #9 (of 21)
Notes and references[edit | edit source]
- ↑
Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Brain Invaders"
- ↑ Star Wars: Rogue One: The Ultimate Visual Guide states that the Onderonian Civil War began 22 years before the Rogue One mission, and that it ended 19 years before the mission. Star Wars: Galactic Atlas dates the Rogue One mission to 0 BBY. Therefore, the Onderonian Civil War began in 22 BBY and ended in 19 BBY.
- ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.13 3.14 3.15 3.16 3.17 3.18 3.19 3.20 3.21 3.22 3.23 3.24 3.25 3.26 3.27 Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Grievous Intrigue"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Star Wars: Galactic Atlas dates the events of the Star Wars: The Clone Wars episode "Landing at Point Rain" to 21 BBY, and Star Wars Helmet Collection 76 (Highlights of the Saga: The End of Endurance) dates the death of CT-411 "Ponds", as seen in the episode "Lethal Trackdown", to the same year. Since Star Wars: The Clone Wars Chronological Episode Order on StarWars.com (backup link) places "Grievous Intrigue" between "Landing at Point Rain" and "Lethal Trackdown," its events must take place in the same year.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Star Wars Lightsabers: A Guide to Weapons of the Force
- ↑ Ultimate Star Wars
- ↑ Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "The Deserter"
