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Order 66: Star Wars Legends (Republic Commando)
Omega Squadron faces the ultimate trial during the final days of the Clone Wars as Palpatine issues Order 66.
The Clone Wars rage to their bloody climax. Treachery reigns. Treason takes courage. Commandos, Jedi, and the entire Galactic Republic must face the end of life as they know it . . . and the dreaded dawn of a new empire.
Even as the Clone Wars are about to reach an explosive conclusion, no one knows whether victory will favor the Grand Army of the Republic 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 Advanced Recon Commando troopers known as Null ARCs. And now even the deadliest weapon may not be powerful enough to defeat the real the apocalyptic horror that will be unleashed when Palpatine utters the chilling words “The time has come. Execute Order 66.” The Jedi have tried to stage a coup, and all must be executed 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?
The Clone Wars rage to their bloody climax. Treachery reigns. Treason takes courage. Commandos, Jedi, and the entire Galactic Republic must face the end of life as they know it . . . and the dreaded dawn of a new empire.
Even as the Clone Wars are about to reach an explosive conclusion, no one knows whether victory will favor the Grand Army of the Republic 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 Advanced Recon Commando troopers known as Null ARCs. And now even the deadliest weapon may not be powerful enough to defeat the real the apocalyptic horror that will be unleashed when Palpatine utters the chilling words “The time has come. Execute Order 66.” The Jedi have tried to stage a coup, and all must be executed 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?
- GenresStar Wars
513 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 28, 2011
About the author
Karen Traviss
136 books1,606 followers#1 New York Times best-selling novelist, scriptwriter and comics author Karen Traviss has received critical acclaim for her award-nominated Wess'har series, and her work on Halo, Gears of War, Batman, G.I. Joe, and other major franchises has earned her a broad range of fans. She's best known for military science fiction, but GOING GREY and BLACK RUN, the first books in her new techno-thriller series RINGER, are set in the real world of today. A former defence correspondent and TV and newspaper journalist, she lives in Wiltshire, England. She's currently working on SACRIFICIAL RED, the third book in the Ringer series, and HERE WE STAND, book three in the NOMAD series.
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June 12, 2025
Non Spoiler:
It’s no secret about what happens during order 66. This book also came out before the last season of the clone wars, so the reasoning and thought process of why the clones executed order 66 is different from cannon. However, it does make sense for these group of people about what happened.
This is my first time rereading the series, and it still left the same impression on me regarding order 66. The last few chapters are honestly gutwrenching, but it’s to be expected lol.
My only problem with the book was it was a little slow at the beginning and I don’t like when women are referred to as “females”. It feels degrading and disrespectful, but that’s just my opinion🤷🏽♀️
Spoiler:
I love the layers that get added to each character, you really see how everyone is just trying to protect their loved ones. There really is no clear cut wrong or right answer because the system is severely flawed and has been for decades and you get to see how flawed the system is for the Jedi and the clones.
Dude, I already knew what happened to Sev, but it still breaks my heart every time reading delta leave him form scorch’s perspective. They were so close and really complemented each other in a way that was different from the squad and seeing how that was eating scorch alive really really really made me sad.
Speaking of sad, poor Etain. Her death still is something that is tragic to me. She was so close to getting her happy ending, and it blew up in her face. She died saving a clone and that shows you how much she cared about them. I just feel so sad for Darman and niner and honestly everyone. You really get to see how darman copes with the death of his wife and him deciding to leave his son. He’s literally creating two different versions of himself to cope with the trauma. Niner is definitely one of my favorites in the series and it’s just so devastating about what happened to him and what is going to happen to him.
It’s no secret about what happens during order 66. This book also came out before the last season of the clone wars, so the reasoning and thought process of why the clones executed order 66 is different from cannon. However, it does make sense for these group of people about what happened.
This is my first time rereading the series, and it still left the same impression on me regarding order 66. The last few chapters are honestly gutwrenching, but it’s to be expected lol.
My only problem with the book was it was a little slow at the beginning and I don’t like when women are referred to as “females”. It feels degrading and disrespectful, but that’s just my opinion🤷🏽♀️
Spoiler:
I love the layers that get added to each character, you really see how everyone is just trying to protect their loved ones. There really is no clear cut wrong or right answer because the system is severely flawed and has been for decades and you get to see how flawed the system is for the Jedi and the clones.
Dude, I already knew what happened to Sev, but it still breaks my heart every time reading delta leave him form scorch’s perspective. They were so close and really complemented each other in a way that was different from the squad and seeing how that was eating scorch alive really really really made me sad.
Speaking of sad, poor Etain. Her death still is something that is tragic to me. She was so close to getting her happy ending, and it blew up in her face. She died saving a clone and that shows you how much she cared about them. I just feel so sad for Darman and niner and honestly everyone. You really get to see how darman copes with the death of his wife and him deciding to leave his son. He’s literally creating two different versions of himself to cope with the trauma. Niner is definitely one of my favorites in the series and it’s just so devastating about what happened to him and what is going to happen to him.
July 19, 2025
overall good, but the ending is way too long with no resolution
sad that the series is over with so many unresolved plot lines. Where does the story go from here? The lengthy ending didn’t resolve much - just rambled
sad that the series is over with so many unresolved plot lines. Where does the story go from here? The lengthy ending didn’t resolve much - just rambled
August 21, 2025
Great series for Star Wars fans
Great character development and a wonderful storyline. I highly recommend for any Star Wars fans. I’m looking forward to reading more in the Legends stories.
Great character development and a wonderful storyline. I highly recommend for any Star Wars fans. I’m looking forward to reading more in the Legends stories.
April 13, 2026
One of my favorite EU books and still sits up there with Zahn’s collection. Although I think most of the time spent away from the Commandos and on Mandalore isn’t too my personal liking, I do appreciate how it expands the universe and the way of life for the characters.
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