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Cloak of Deception
Author	James Luceno
Cover artist	Steven Anderson
Language	English
Series	Canon C
Subject	Star Wars
Genre	Science fiction
Publisher	Del Rey
Publication date	Hardcover:; June 1, 2001; Paperback:; June 25, 2002
Publication place	United States
Media type	Hardcover & Paperback
Pages	Hardcover: 342; Paperback: 368
ISBN	0-345-44298-9 (hardcover); ISBN 0-345-44297-0 (paperback)
Preceded by	Darth Maul: Saboteur
Followed by	Darth Maul: Shadow Hunter

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Cloak of Deception is a 2001 novel set in the Star Wars galaxy. It is a prequel novel occurring before the events of Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace. The book was written by James Luceno. The cover art was by Steven Anderson. The book takes place 32.5 years before Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope. Narration for the audio version was performed by Alexander Adams. The paperback version included a 15-page excerpt of Enemy Lines: Rebel Dream.

Synopsis

The Galactic Republic is in a state of decline, mired in greed and corruption and tangled in bureaucracy. In the outlying systems, where the Trade Federation maintains a stranglehold on shipping routes, tensions are boiling over—while back in the comfort of Coruscant, the hub of civilized space and seat of Republic government, few senators seem inclined to investigate the problem. And those who suspect Supreme Chancellor Valorum of having a hand in the machinations are baffled—especially when Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn and his apprentice Obi-Wan Kenobi foil an assassination attempt on the Chancellor.

With the crisis escalating, Valorum calls for an emergency trade summit. As humans and aliens gather, conspiracies sealed with large sums of money run rampant, and no one is entirely above suspicion. But the greatest threat of all remains unknown to everyone except three members of the Trade Federation, who have entered into a shadowy alliance with the Sith lord Darth Sidious. While the Federation will be content with more money and fewer problems, Sidious has grander, far more terrifying plans.

Writing

While writing the novel, Luceno was granted access to parts of the screenplay drafts and concept art of Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones. As such, Cloak of Deception marked the first appearance in the series' chronological timeline of almost all of the new characters from Attack of the Clones, including the Techno Union, and other Separatists.

Opening crawl

The back cover of the book features an opening crawl similar to those at the beginning of the Star Wars films:

After a thousand generations of peace, the Galactic Republic is crumbling. On Coruscant, at the center of civilized space, greed and corruption riddle the Senate, beyond even the abilities of Supreme Chancellor Valorum to remedy. And in the outlying systems, the Trade Federation dominates the hyperlanes with its gargantuan vessels.
But now even the Trade Federation finds itself assailed from all quarters, preyed upon by pirates and raiders, and victimized by terrorists, who demand an end to the Federation's tyrannical practices.
It is a time that tests the mettle of all those who strive to hold the Republic together—none more than the Jedi Knights, who have long been the Republic's best hope for preserving peace and justice…

External links

Amazon.com Listing
Official CargoBay Listing
Cloak of Deception on Wookieepedia, a Star Wars wiki

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-'''''Cloak of Deception''''' is a 2001 [[novel]] set in the ''[[Star Wars]]'' [[Star Wars galaxy|galaxy]]. It is a [[prequel]] novel occurring before the events of ''[[Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace]]''. The book was written by [[James Luceno]]. The cover art was by [[Steven Anderson (artist)|Steven Anderson]]. The book takes place 32.5 years before ''[[Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope]]''.
+'''''Cloak of Deception''''' is a 2001 [[novel]] set in the ''[[Star Wars]]'' [[Star Wars galaxy|galaxy]]. It is a [[prequel]] novel occurring before the events of ''[[Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace]]''. The book was written by [[James Luceno]]. The cover art was by Steven Anderson. The book takes place 32.5 years before ''[[Star Wars (film)|Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope]]''.
+Narration for the audio version was performed by Alexander Adams. The paperback version included a 15-page excerpt of ''[[Enemy Lines: Rebel Dream]]''.
-Narration for the audio version was performed by Alexander Adams. The paperback version included a 15-page excerpt of ''[[Enemy Lines I: Rebel Dream]]''.
 ==Synopsis==
 The [[Galactic Republic]] is in a state of decline, mired in greed and corruption and tangled in bureaucracy. In the outlying systems, where the [[Trade Federation (Star Wars)|Trade Federation]] maintains a stranglehold on shipping routes, tensions are boiling over—while back in the comfort of [[Coruscant]], the hub of civilized space and seat of Republic government, few senators seem inclined to investigate the problem. And those who suspect Supreme Chancellor Valorum of having a hand in the machinations are baffled—especially when Jedi Master [[Qui-Gon Jinn]] and his apprentice [[Obi-Wan Kenobi]] foil an assassination attempt on the Chancellor.
-With the crisis escalating, Valorum calls for an emergency trade summit. As humans and aliens gather, conspiracies sealed with large sums of money run rampant, and no one is entirely above suspicion. But the greatest threat of all remains unknown to everyone except three members of the Trade Federation, who have entered into a shadowy alliance with the [[Sith|Sith lord]] [[Palpatine|Darth Sidious]]. While Valorum, Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan will be content with more money and fewer problems, Sidious has grander, far more terrifying plans.
+With the crisis escalating, Valorum calls for an emergency trade summit. As humans and aliens gather, conspiracies sealed with large sums of money run rampant, and no one is entirely above suspicion. But the greatest threat of all remains unknown to everyone except three members of the Trade Federation, who have entered into a shadowy alliance with the [[Sith|Sith lord]] [[Palpatine|Darth Sidious]]. While the Federation will be content with more money and fewer problems, Sidious has grander, far more terrifying plans.
 ==Writing==
-While writing the novel, Luceno was granted access to parts of the screenplay drafts and concept art of ''[[Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones]]''. As such, ''Cloak of Deception'' marked the first appearance in the series' chronological timeline of almost all of the new characters from ''Attack of the Clones'', including the Techno Union, Passel Argente, and other Separatists.
+While writing the novel, Luceno was granted access to parts of the screenplay drafts and concept art of ''[[Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones]]''. As such, ''Cloak of Deception'' marked the first appearance in the series' chronological timeline of almost all of the new characters from ''Attack of the Clones'', including the Techno Union, and other Separatists.
 ===Opening crawl===
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 But now even the Trade Federation finds itself assailed from all quarters, preyed upon by pirates and raiders, and victimized by terrorists, who demand an end to the Federation's tyrannical practices.
-It is a time that tests the mettle of all those who strive to hold the Republic together—none more than the Jedi Knights, who have long been the
+It is a time that tests the mettle of all those who strive to hold the Republic together—none more than the Jedi Knights, who have long been the Republic's best hope for preserving peace and justice…}}
-Republic's best hope for preserving peace and justice…}}
 ==External links==
-* ''[http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0345442989 Amazon.com Listing]''
+* ''[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0345442989 Amazon.com Listing]''
 * ''[https://web.archive.org/web/20051128045650/http://cargobay.starwars.com/webapps/cargobay/item-detail/1212 Official CargoBay Listing]''
 * {{Wookieepedia|Cloak of Deception}}
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+[[Category:2001 science fiction novels]]
-[[Category:2000s science fiction novels]]
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-[[Category:Books based on Star Wars]]
 [[Category:Prequel novels]]
 [[Category:Del Rey books]]