Star Wars The Cestus Deception A Clone Wars Novel HC

This is a hardcover book entitled Star Wars The Cestus Deception: A Clone Wars Novel. By Steven Barnes. 2004. 396 pages. In excellent condition. From book: Ord Cestus, a planet mostly barren and inhospitable to life, was first colonized as a prison world - until a handful of hardy prisoners discovered its rich ore deposits and managed to build up a successful droid-manufacturing industry. But when the Clone Wars erupted, bringing severe rationing of imported resources and a Republic ban on the production of battle droids, Ord Cestus was threatened with imminent economic collapse. Enter the Confederacy - the Separatists - with a life-saving offer to purchase a generous quantity of the planet's most lucrative export: bio-droids...The Confederacy's intention to invest in what amounts to an army of bio-droids has sent ripples of alarm through the highest echelons of the Republic government. Determined to halt the bio-droid sale - but fearing a show of force will result in a political backlash - Supreme Chancellor Palpatine dispatches a team of envoys, led by Jedi Knight Obi-Wan Kenobi... Diplomacy is paramount. But if all else fails, the Republic will not hesitate to launch a full scale attack 0 and wipe out not only the means of bio-droid production, but countless lives as well, to demonstrate the consequences of disloyalty. As the leaders of Ord Cestus refuse to capitulate and Palpatine rapidly loses patience, Obi-Wan's hopes of a peaceful resolution are dwindling. Now, facing a crisis of conscience, Obi-Wan must find the wisdom and strength to prevent a bloodbath and safeguard the Republic - while abiding the ancient code to which he has pledged his life. **Shipping price is for shipping in an envelope. If you want this item shipped in a box, shipping cost will be more. Please ask before bidding.**book store retail 25.95 Price: $15.95