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'''''Cloak of Deception''''' is a [[novel]] set in the ''[[Star Wars]]'' [[Star Wars galaxy|galaxy]]. It is a prequel novel occuring 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 the ''[[Battle of Yavin]]'' (32.5 [[Dates in Star Wars|BBY]]). |
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*''Mired in greed and corruption, tangled in bureaucracy, the Galactic Republic is crumbling. In the outlying systems, where the Trade Fedration maintains a stranglehold on shipping routes, tensions are boiling over-and now even the confort of Coruscant is being invaded, as Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn and his apprentice Obi-Wan Kenobi foil an asssassination attempt on Supreme Chancellor Valorum. |
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As humans and aliens gather for an emergency trade summit, 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 a dark overlord. While the trio will be content with more money and fewer problems, Darth Sidious has grander, far more terrifying plans. |
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Revision as of 15:56, 3 December 2005
Back Cover Summary
- Mired in greed and corruption, tangled in bureaucracy, the Galactic Republic is crumbling. In the outlying systems, where the Trade Fedration maintains a stranglehold on shipping routes, tensions are boiling over-and now even the confort of Coruscant is being invaded, as Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn and his apprentice Obi-Wan Kenobi foil an asssassination attempt on Supreme Chancellor Valorum.
As humans and aliens gather for an emergency trade summit, 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 a dark overlord. While the trio will be content with more money and fewer problems, Darth Sidious has grander, far more terrifying plans.
Summary
Template:Spoiler Prior to the events Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace, Darth Sidious is carrying out his long-laid plans. As Senator Palpatine he politically manipulates Supreme Chancellor Valorum and the other senators. As the Sith Master, he begins to slowly put the Neimoidians and the Trade Federation in position for his blockade of Naboo.
A terrorist group named the Nebula Front threatens the activities of the Trade Federation. They are protesting the actions of the Federation and will resort to any means necessary to disrupt the Trade Federation. They hire Captain Cohl to carry out terrorist acts against their business. However, Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan are hot on the trail of the terrorists and thwart their plans.
Fearing more trouble, the Trade Federation petitions the Senate to allow them to increase their number of droid fighters, battledroids, and other defences. Valorum considers this, but on advice from Palpatine he demands that in exchange the Old republic be allowed to tax some of the trade routes they hold. This sparks a debate and a summit is scheduled to be held on the matter.
Taking extreme measures, the Nebula Front sets plans in motion to assassinate Supreme Chancellor Valorum at the summit to prevent the taxation. The Jedi Council, along with Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan, step in to track down Captain Cohl and the would-be assassins.
Reference Information
- Cloak of Deception, 1st edition, 2002. James Luceno, ISBN 0-345-44297-0