This book is a tie in or extension of the republic commando video game. You lead an elite squad of commandos on a variety of covertops missions. However, for its uk release, it was only released as a paperback. I am always a bit nervous about books based upon games but this was a nice surprise. The plot follows a squad of clone commandos and a jedi padawan as they carry out a mission on a farming planet. Even as the clone wars are about to reach an explosive climax, no one knows whether victory will favor the grand army of the republic gar or the separatists. Republic commando is a first person shooter star wars computer and video game, released in the us on february 28, 2005.
For the separated clone commandos and stranded jedi, a long, dangerous journey lies ahead, through hostile territory brimming with trandoshan slavers, separatists, and suspicious natives. Legacy of the force novels, bloodlines and sacrafice, and two additional star wars. After the battle, he is grouped with other clone commandos. In this mod we experience the fan made story of delta squads journey from the clone wars to the jedi temple. Obviously the clone wars is the prime player, which means for newcomers it would help to read the previous republic commando events see hard contact, triple zero and true colours that has led to order 66. About two years pass from delta squads first mission to the end of the series. A result of the kaminoans genetic experimentation with the jango fett template, they were special forces soldiers noted for their training and elite status in the clone army. The concept of clone commandos was introduced within the star wars expanded universe novel the cestus deception and the characters were later heavily featured in the game star wars. The science fiction book club released two hardcover omnibuses of novels.
Nov 29, 2018 army tactician plays star wars republic commando. Triple zero star wars republic commando 2 by karen traviss isbn. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read triple zero. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 432 pages and is available in hardcover format. Skirata is the key to the plot as he puts a face to the war in this great entry. Even as the clone wars are about to reach an explosive climax, no. At the beginning of the book star wars republic commando written by karen traviss two characters are introduced in different states with different scenarios that end up intertwining with each other. Hard contact, crossing the line, and city of pearl. Karen travisss four book series based off of the republic commando video game came to a close with the publication of her latest star wars novel, order 66. Republic commando, book 1 mass market paperback october 26, 2004.
It was designed partly to bridge the gap between star wars. The song clones, performed by the band ash, is played when the credits roll. Although clone commandos appear in many stories, such as dark lord. This is the 5th and final book in travisss republic commando series. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. A former defense correspondent and tv and newspaper journalist. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read hard contact. There have been several spinoffs from the computer game star wars. A former defense correspondent and tv and newspaper journalist, traviss has also worked as a police press officer, an advertising copywriter, and a journalism lecturer. Commandos, jedi, and the entire galactic republic must face the end of life as they know it. Imperial commando and was based on the betrayal of republic soldiers, however the project only went as far as concept art, and was cancelled. Republic commando 5 book series kindle edition from book 1. Her other star wars books include 3 of the legacy of the force series.
Republic commando series by karen traviss goodreads. Star wars legends republic commando by karen traviss. Anakins thoughts while being burned on mustafar and turning into darth vader star wars explained duration. Hard contact is the tiein novel to the video game republic commando, written by karen traviss. Feb 12, 2020 one my favorite book series see more ideas about republic commando, star wars and clone trooper. It ran for 83 issues, spanning from before the phantom menace to after revenge of the sith. Hard contact star wars republic commando 1 by karen traviss from amazons fiction books store. Although there is a degree of intertextuality between these stories, they can be split into several defined story arcs that can be read individually from each other. The game uses the unreal engine developed by epic games. Republic commando released more than a decade ago, but a recent interview with the shooters lead developer has revealed details of what a. Republic commando book 5 kindle edition by traviss, karen. The major issues with her work came in the legacy of the force series, set roughly 40 years aby around where the sequel trilogy takes place, actually.
The novel is the first of t he republic commando series which shows the continuance of the infamous clone wars from the point of view of the republic commandos, highly trained and highly equipped clones that do special operations for the republic. The timeline may appear different than your usual republic commando story, and that is because i use the timeline found in star wars republic commando. But you play as a clone commander, a elite among the basic troops. Sep 01, 2008 karen travisss four book series based off of the republic commando video game came to a close with the publication of her latest star wars novel, order 66. There have been several spinoff novels and short stories from the computer game star wars. Is this made up, is there a complete rule book thats canon out there somewherecan someone give me an explanation. Aug 09, 2018 in this mod we experience the fan made story of delta squads journey from the clone wars to the jedi temple.
Republic commando novels, hard contact and triple zero, as well as city of pearl, crossing the line, the world before, matriarch, and ally. As the clone wars rage, victory or defeat lies in the hands of. Clone commandos, also known as republic commandos, were elite clone troopers that served in the grand army of the republic during the clone wars. Star wars republic commando order 66 mod part 1 youtube. This is the story of the ten thousand special forces units known as republic clone commandos, that where genetically augmented clones of. Apr 28, 2019 anakins thoughts while being burned on mustafar and turning into darth vader star wars explained duration.
This is the sequel to the beloved republic commandos game no really this is it. The book is a slightly uneven affair, with a number of story lines coming to a close in a quick, complete fashion. It is the fifth and final novel of the republic commando book series and derives its title from the canceled sequel to the video game star wars. The commando team travels to various locations in the star wars universe, including kashyyyk, geonosis, and the derelict spacecraft ordo. It was the first republic commando novel to be released in hardcover for general release. All the breathtaking action, suspense, and intrigue of karen travisss republic commando series comes alive in star wars. Now, what i loved about this book where the clone commandos. Republic commando is notable for being the first entry in the official star wars game series to feature licensed music.
Republic, simply known as star wars for its first fortyfive issues, was a series of comics published by dark horse comics. Pdf star wars republic commando triple zero download. As the clone wars rage, victory or defeat lies in the hands of elite squads that take on the toughest assignments in the galaxystonecold soldiers who go where no one else would, to do what no one else could. Star wars republic commando is a soft covered book written by karen traviss. Basically i figured that at the end of the game they were on day 788, near two years into the war. Written by ryan kaufman for the clone wars adventures anthologies, this short series of two comics follows republic commando rc10 sarge through various missions during the clone wars. Republic commando, known as the republic commando series. The science fiction book club released an edition of the first two republic commando books in an omnibus hardcover. Its a virtual suicide mission for anyoneanyone except republic commandos. The first edition of the novel was published in september 1st 2008, and was written by karen traviss.
I liked the introduction to the characters in this book, karen traviss drives. Dynasty of evil due to canon issues with the 2008 3d clone wars television series, which had just launched its first season. A republic commando novel is the fourth novel in the republic commando series, released in september 2008. Great deals on one book or all books in the series.
Republic commando takes yet another interesting turn on the star wars universe. Nov 15, 2015 this is the sequel to the beloved republic commandos game no really this is it. Features a bonus section following the novel that includes a primer on the star wars expanded universe, and over half a dozen excerpts from some of the most popular star wars books of the last thirty years. As the clone wars rage, victory or defeat lies in the hands of elite squads that take on the toughest assignments in the galaxystonecold soldiers who go where no. Fighting their way through the massive conflict and ultimately joining the execution. Republic commando released more than a decade ago, but a recent interview with the shooters lead developer has revealed details of what a sequel could have been. Basically i figured that at the end of the game they were on.
As the clone wars rage, victory or defeat lies in the hands of elite squads that take. Hard contact a book and i mix that with the timeline in the game. Order 66 is the fourth novel in the republic commando series, written by karen traviss. In 22 bby, clone commander ct411 ponds gave command over five commando.
At the beginning of the game, delta squad is deployed from the ras prosecutor individually into the front lines of the battle of geonosis. Star wars legends republic commando ebook written by karen traviss. It was developed and published by lucasarts for the windows and xbox platforms. It was made up by the writers for the game, as far as i am aware.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading 501st. The first is a clone commander that is on a mission in geonosis. Star wars republic commando, as the title suggests, puts you in the. The main characters of this media tie in, star wars story are. Republic commando hard contact 00 prologue youtube.
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