Order 66 (Star Wars: Republic Commando) | 
 enlarge | Author: Karen Traviss
Publisher: Del Rey
Category: Book
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Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 874
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 448
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5
Dimensions (in): 9.5 x 6.2 x 1.6
ISBN: 0345506189
Dewey Decimal Number: 823.92
EAN: 9780345506184
ASIN: 0345506189
Publication Date: September 16, 2008 (New: Last 30 Days)
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Product Description
After the fierce combat of Hard Contact, Triple Zero, and True Colors comes the spectacular culmination of New York Times bestselling author Karen Traviss’s gripping Republic Commando series. As a battle-scarred era nears its end, a shattering power play is about to stun the entire galaxy . . . and set in motion events that will alter destinies and resound throughout history.
Even as the Clone Wars are about to reach an explosive climax, no one knows if victory will favor the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) or the Separatists. But no matter who wins, the stakes are highest for elite Special Ops clones like the Republic Commandos in Omega and Delta squads–and the notorious renegade Advance Recon Commando troopers known as Null ARCs.
With Republic forces stretched to the max and casualties mounting, the last thing these beleaguered warriors need to hear is that Chancellor Palpatine is keeping vast armies of secret clone troops in reserve. Sergeant Skirata, a mentor to the clone commandos, has no intention of standing idly by while Palpatine sends them into battle like lambs to the slaughter. Skirata begins to plan the clones’ escape from the GAR, but his heroic effort will be in vain unless he can reverse the clones’ accelerated aging process.
Caught in the treacherous dealings of their leaders, and locked in the battles of their lives, the disillusioned Null ARCs and Commandos nonetheless fight with everything they’ve got, determined to wrest victory from the Seps and save the galaxy.
But even the deadliest weapons may not be powerful enough to defeat the real menace. And nothing will stop the apocalyptic horror unleashed when Palpatine utters the chilling words The time has come. Execute Order 66. Translation: The Jedi have tried to stage a coup, and all must be shot on sight.
With their faith in the Republic and their loyalty to their Jedi allies put to the ultimate test, how will the men of Omega and Delta squads react to the most infamous command in galactic history? All the breathtaking action, suspense, and intrigue of Karen Traviss’s Republic Commando series comes alive in Star Wars: Order 66.
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 Boring...not enough Jedi too much about Madalorians October 6, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
In a book titled Order 66 you'd think the book would deal with what happened in part of the galaxy unseen in Revenge of the Sith, how the other Jedi dealt with the betrayal, how Clones may have fought their consicence in executing the order, how other allies may have helped the Jedi escape the order but nope...it deals with a bunch of Mandolorian stuff (yawn) and Order 66 itself doesn't happen until like 370 pages in a book that total around 440.
Among the worst of the Star Wars books I've read..right there with Force Unleashed and The Dark Nest Trilogy. Very disappointing.
 "Every single Jedi is now an enemy of the Republic... Execute ORDER 66!" October 2, 2008
Not only is this one of my favorite Star Wars novels to date(Star By Star takes the cake in my book), but it provides an excellent overview to the Clone Wars and the later events that tie nicely into Episode III... and beyond. A captivating adventure that kept me going all day, "Order 66" is the story of conflicted Clone Commandos treading the blurred line between right and wrong and forced to come to terms with their own mortality. Although having read the previous three "Republic Commando" novel adds significantly to the payoff here, it is not a necessity, and the story serves almost as well as a standalone novel. Most surprising to me was the inclusion of a few story tidbits from the "Republic Commando" video game that I had thought long since forgotten and added enjoyably to the cohesiveness of the collected Expanded Universe. My only gripe is the clear setup to Traviss' upcoming "Imperial Commando" series. Had she not been committed to that assignment, I'm sure she would have left a few less threads hanging in the wind. Nevertheless, buy the book, eat it up, eat it again. Not only is it more than a video game tie-in, it's worth every penny... and it's sheer art.
Order 66, well you know the ending September 28, 2008
After the first 3 books, this one I couldn't wait for. Even though the title "Order 66" gives away a little. Very well written, and a great story.
Here's a Bonus on the list of Characters look for Etain, Her gender is wrong it labels Her as a male human, when its a She. Gave me a small smile, have fun reading.
excellent September 26, 2008
4 out of 8 found this review helpful
The bloody Clone Wars seem nearing the pivotal moment with the two enemies poised for victory as much as defeat. Still, neither Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) nor the Separatists have gained a major advantage in the hostilities, but Chancellor Palpatine's forces are overextended and in seemingly deeper trouble than the Seps.
However, the Republic's elite unit Advance Recon Commando (Null ARCs) fighting against overwhelming odds is stunned when rumors spread that Palpatine has held back clone units that he plans to sacrifice for his cause. Outraged Sergeant Mandalorian Kal Skirata, who trained many clone commandos, plans to rescue them from the Chancellor's nefarious expendable plan although he knows to truly save their lives he must slow down their incredible aging process. At the same time the Jedi have deployed Order 66 putting the loyal Omega and Delta commando units caught between loyalty to the Chancellor and their admiration of the Jedi.
Karen Traviss shows why she is so popular amongst Star War fans as readers know the future yet are hooked by a terrific story line filled with action that ties together the threads from the previous Traviss tales and a great moralistic character. 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: Star Wars Republic Commando. Skirata is the key to the plot as he puts a face to the war in this great entry.
Harriet Klausner
 ORDER 66 September 25, 2008
This Book almost made want cry I feel sorry for Darman and Kal Skirata and Etain tur-mukan and Walon Vau and Sev and Scorch and Darman and Etain 's son the part that made me want to cry was close to the end I almost did not read the rest of the book but I did and I liked it.
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