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Event: The Battle of Geonosis

Source: Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones (feature film)

Author(s): Lucasfilm Ltd., distributed by 20th Century Fox

Publication Date: May 2002

Timeline note: The Clone War begin in this story.

It is ten years since the events of The Phantom Menace, and things have definitely become worse in the galaxy. After years of decay and corruption, the Galactic Republic is beginning to fragment as displeased constituents are flocking to a growing Separatist movement led by the mysterious Count Dooku. It is all the beleaguered Jedi Knights can do to maintain peace and order in the galaxy. For the first time in centuries, Senators are seriously considering raising an Army of the Republic to guard against the increasing threats of the Separatists. Some believe such an action will only invite war.

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Event: The Battle of Geonosis

Source: Star Wars Tales #14: The Lesson

Author(s): Adam Gallardo and Homs, Cover by Pat Lee

Publication Date: December 2002

Timeline note: This story occurs during the Battle of Geonosis.

In the chaos of the Geonosian arena battle, a young Padawan learns an important lesson about the sacrifices required of her by choosing the path of the Jedi.

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Event: The Battle of Geonosis

Source: Machines of War (Toy-R-Us Exclusive Mini-comic)

Author(s): Jason Hall, Francis Portela and Albert Xiques

Publication Date: October 2002

Timeline note: This story occurs during the Battle of Geonosis.

Set during the events of Episode II, it covers Yoda's arrival on Geonosis with a clone army, and demonstrates the power of the Republic gunship.

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Event: The Battle of Geonosis

Source: Star Wars: Jedi Starfighter (PS2 and Xbox)

Author(s): LucasArts

Publication Date: Summer 2002

Timeline note: The last couple of missions in this game take place during the Battle of Geonosis.

This is a space combat game starring Adi Gallia and some old allies from its predecessor, Star Wars: Starfighter.

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Event: The Battle of Geonosis

Source: Republic Commando (Campaign 1: Geonosis) (Xbox, PC)

Author(s): LucasArts

Publication Date: March 2005

Leading a 4-man squad of Republic Commandos, your missions take you deep behind enemy lines on over 14 intense and challenging levels through three different campaigns where you will face more than ten brutal enemies. You’ll have more than a dozen deadly weapons at your disposal, but none more lethal than your squad.

Event: The Battle of Geonosis

Source: Most Precious Weapon (Toy-R-Us Exclusive Mini-comic)

Author(s): Jason Hall, Francis Portela and Albert Xiques

Publication Date: October 2002

Timeline note: This story takes place after the Battle of Geonosis is over.

Count Dooku reflects on his most challenging lightsaber duels as he escapes Geonosis after his duel with Master Yoda.

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Event: The Battle of Geonosis/The Search for Count Dooku

Source: Boba Fett #1: The Fight To Survive

Author(s): Terry Bisson

Publication Date: May 2002

Timeline note: The first part of this story overlaps occurs during the Battle of Geonosis.

Before he became a feared and deadly bounty hunter, Boba Fett had to weather a childhood in one of the most tumultuous eras of the galaxy. He carries the skills of his father, Jango, and a solitude born of his friendless childhood on his stark home world of Kamino. He must rely on his strength, intelligence, and the hard lessons learned from his father to survive.

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Event: Assignment: Corellia

Source: Elusion Illusion in Star Wars Insider #66

Author(s): Michael A. Stackpole, art by Jan Duursema and Joe Wayne

Publication Date: March 2003

Jedi Knight Aayla Secura wonders why Master Mace Windu chose her for such a crucial mission, but soon she learns she might be all that stands between Corellia and the Separatists.

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