Clone Wars Adventures Volume 4

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Clone Wars Adventures, Volume 4
Publishing company Dark Horse Comics
Subject Star Wars
Genre Science Fiction
Release date(s) 26 October 2005
Country USA
Language English
Number of pages 96
Size & Weight 7.2 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches
5.60 ounces
ISBN ISBN 1-59307-402-6
Expanded Universe
Era Rise of the Empire
Series Clone Wars Adventures
Galactic Year 19 BBY
Canon C
Creative team
Script writer Matt Fillbach
Shawn Fillbach
Justin Lambros
Ryan Kaufman
Haden Blackman
Artist(s) Matt Fillbach
Shawn Fillbach
Rick Lacy
Colorist(s) Pamela Rambo
Dan Jackson
Dave Nestelle
Letterer(s) Michael David Thomas
Publisher(s) Mike Richardson

Clone Wars Adventures Volume 4 is the fourth volume in the Clone Wars Adventures series. The events in this story take place approximately 3 years after the Battle of Geonosis in Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones, and 19 years before the Battle of Yavin in Episode IV: A New Hope.

Contents

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[edit] Another Fine Mess

Story and Art: Matt Fillbach & Shawn Fillbach
Lettering: Michael David Thomas
Colors: Pamela Rambo
Galactic Year: 19 BBY
Preceded by: One Battle
Followed by: Dark Journey

On the planet Bri'ahl, C-3PO once again finds himself in a dreadful position, courtesy of R2-D2. The astromech droid, claiming to have the abilities needed to pilot a Bri'ahlian Sky-sled, failed miserably at his task of transportation, resulting in a beheaded C-3PO. Attempting to right matters, R2-D2 triggers an avalanche, incurring the wrath of the local fauna. Below the two droids, a small group of Bri'ahlian rebels gathered around a fire. Openly talking of their loathing for Naboo Senator Padmé Amidala and Bri'ahl President Vuul, the group forms a plan to disguise themselves as clone troopers to infiltrate the palace and assassinate the two. As soon as the plan was finished, the rebels are momentarily dispatched by two falling droids, batted away by a huge beast. C-3PO and R2-D2 continue to wreak havoc as they mistakenly come across the group of disguised rebels. Reaching across to shake hands with the commander, C-3PO's malfunctioning hand crashes into the visor, starting a false attack alarm. Thinking that the enemy is among them, the troopers quickly destroy each other. Wandering away from the carnage, the two droids finally obtain directions to the palace. As Gregar Typho explains to Amidala that the bodies of rebels have been found, the droids stagger into the room. Unaware of their actions, Amidala scolds them for not remaining in palace grounds. Remarking that "at least you came back in one piece", Amidala's expression turns to one of amusement as C-3PO's head falls off.

[edit] The Brink

Script: Justin Lambros
Art: Rick Lacy
Lettering: Michael David Thomas
Colors: Dan Jackson
Galactic Year: 19 BBY
Preceded by: Brothers in Arms
Followed by: What Goes Up...

While waiting for orders in the Outer Rim Territories, Anakin Skywalker locks on to a weak distress signal. Leaving without Obi Wan's permission, Anakin arrives at a seemingly abandoned space station. While investigating inside, Anakin finds that all of the men that were on the station are dead. Eventually, Anakin meets another Jedi, Serra Keto. She tells him that they need to leave, but Anakin insists that they press on. They are attacked by pink blobs with metal on their backs. Anakin kills them, however, they come back to life and start scurrying to another room. They follow it, and they find two huge spider droids, made completely from the pink blobs. Thinking fast, Anakin uses the Force to break open a hole in the wall, sucking out the spider droids, but also breaking the station. The two manage to escape just in time, however.

[edit] Orders

Script: Ryan Kaufman
Art: Matt Fillbach & Shawn Fillbach
Lettering: Michael David Thomas
Colors: Ronda Pattison
Galactic Year: 19 BBY
Preceded by: Revenge of the Sith
Followed by: Hidden Enemy

On the planet Garqi, Aiwha Squad (led by RC-1013 "Sarge") assumes responsibility for an orphaned farmer kid named Evan. Aiwha must escort him through hostile territory, while trying to help him understand their own strange lives of honor and sacrifice.

Finally reaching a Galactic Republic outpost, the commandos receive Order 66 and are forced to kill Jedi Master Tra'avis in front of Evan's eyes. The boy is left wondering if he really understands the commandos at all.

[edit] Descent

Script: Haden Blackman
Art: Matt Fillbach & Shawn Fillbach
Lettering: Michael David Thomas
Colors: Dave Nestelle
Galactic Year: 19 BBY
Preceded by: Order of Outcasts
Followed by: Loyalties

Shortly after Order 66 was executed, Triton Squad was given a new order: destroy the Wookiees. Approaching a group of elders and pups, the clone troopers are met with an unpleasant surprise as Tarfful and Chewbacca swoop down with a team of warriors. Engaging in ferocious combat, the Wookiee team soon drops down into the Shadowlands of Kashyyyk, leaving the Triton Squad to follow. Setting a maze of traps involving local creatures, the Wookiees soon narrow the squad down to a few troopers, quickly dispatched by an ambush. After the carnage, Chewbacca and Tarfful remark on how there will be many more battles to come.

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