Republic commando released more than a decade ago, but a recent interview with the shooters lead developer has revealed details of what a sequel could have been. Mar 11, 2015 this was the first star wars novel ive enjoyed that wasnt centered around a force sensitive individual and it was a nice change of pace. Star wars legends republic commando by karen traviss. Hard contact is a brilliant step away from the characters of the films, not featuring a single scene with anyone we know from the movies. As the clone wars rage, victory or defeat lies in the hands of elite squads that take on the. Hard contact is a 293page tiein novel to the video. Karen traviss has reallife military service on her resume and it serves her well as she explores life in the grand army of the republic. A book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent. The plot follows a squad of clone commandos and a jedi padawan as they carry out a mission on a farming planet. These tales are standalone stories, which have yet to be referenced by any other text in the series. Star wars republic commando is a squadbased first person shooter that lets you explore the elite world of the star wars military. Commandos, jedi, and the entire galactic republic must face the end of life as they know it. As a battlescarred era nears its end, a shattering power play is about to stun the entire galaxy. Star wars republic commando will present a dramatic militarystyle action experience from the pointofview of an elite squad member of a republic special operations unit.
Admittedly, the jedi trainee character in the book is a little annoying for the first half, but she does grow over the course of the story. Star wars republic commando looks fantastic on both the pc and xbox, with excellent character models. Republic commando, clone commandos are an enforcer reinforcement for the republic. On the surface, it very much seems to be one you have a group of commando clone troopers trying to rescue a young jedi from a mandalorian warrior, and the clone wars are very actively happening in.
On the surface, it very much seems to be one you have a group of commando clone troopers trying to rescue a young jedi from a mandalorian warrior, and the clone wars are very actively happening in the background of the novels action. Hard contact star wars republic commando 1 by traviss, karen from amazons fiction books store. Star wars republic commando you are the leader of an elite squad of republic commandos, your mission is to infiltrate, dominate, and ultimately, annihilate the enemy. Written by karen traviss, this series of novels and short stories primarily features omega squad, along with other recurring characters such as etain turmukan, kal skirata, captain ordo also known as n11 and jinart the gurlanin.
Hard contact, crossing the line, and city of pearl. Star wars karen traviss republic commando complete set. Republic commando hard contact 00 prologue youtube. Its based on plasmagers fix i just wrote a little program to make things easier. Mentioned in republic commando hard contact, the killing house is the commando training area. Here is a list table of star wars books that ive been compiling since 2010, updated three or four times a year. The tool is called star wars republic commando multiplayer fix rcmpfix. Republic commando book series by karen traviss includes books star wars. Taking obvious inspiration from the commandos in star wars. Hard contact is a 293page tiein novel to the video game star wars. Commandos have dc17 blasters that deal incredible damage up close and are able to take down heroes in seconds. Those fire beaming enemies are hard to kill, and the squadmates drop out like flies.
Star wars republic commando by karen traviss all e. This book combines the first two books in what i believe is a 4 book set for republic commando. They serve as front line fighters that can enhance everyone around them. Karen traviss on a mission to sabotage a nanovirus research facility on a separatistheld planet, four clone troopers operated under the very noses of their enemies. Xbox live local multiplayer 24 xbox live local coop 24. Basically i figured that at the end of the game they were on. The novel is the first of t he republic commando series which shows the continuance of the infamous clone wars from the point of view of the republic commandos, highly trained and highly equipped clones that do special operations for the republic. The audio book treatment for one of our favorite stories from the legends canon. Karen traviss has reallife military service on her resume and it serves her well as she explores life in. Mar 08, 2020 the audio book treatment for one of our favorite stories from the legends canon. Triple zero march 2006 book 2 in the commando series. Republic commando by karen traviss book cover, description, publication history. Republic commando hard contact chapter 01 2 duration.
Apr 28, 2019 the audio book treatment for one of our favorite stories from the legends canon. The book, written by karen traviss and published by del rey on october 26, 2004, is set in 22 bby during the rise of the empire era. Republic commando triple zero, star wars republic commando true colors, and several more. Star wars republic commando general discussions topic details. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. I think that depends on what you value most in a book. Aug 25, 2019 the republic commando novels are, in my opinion, the best books that star wars has ever had some people would give that title to timothy zahns books. Names, places, names, places, and incidents either are products of the authors imagination or are used fictitiously. The republic commando novels are, in my opinion, the best books that star wars has ever had some people would give that title to timothy zahns books. That seems to be one of the questions raised by republic commando.
Your squad will follow your orders and your lead, working together as a team instinctively, intelligently, instantly. The armor on each commando is extremely detailed, so youll see the dents and dings that youd. After the fierce combat of hard contact, triple zero, and true colors comes the spectacular culmination of new york times bestselling author karen traviss. This was the first star wars novel ive enjoyed that wasnt centered around a force sensitive individual and it was a nice change of pace. As the clone wars rage, victory or defeat lies in the hands of elite squads that take on the toughest assignments in the galaxystonecold soldiers who go where no one else would, to do what no one else could.
Republic commando and the first novel in the republic commando series. Even as the clone wars are about to reach an explosive climax, no one knows whether victory will favor the grand army of the republic gar or the separatists. As the leader of an elite squad of republic commandos, your mission is to infiltrate, dominate, and annihilate the enemy. Dec 26, 2016 the tool is called star wars republic commando multiplayer fix rcmpfix. On the surface, it very much seems to be one you have a group of commando clone troopers trying to rescue a young jedi from a mandalorian warrior, and the clone wars are very actively happening in the background of. It tells the story of a squad of clone commandos on a mission to destroy a separatist bioweapons lab on.
Republic commando series book 2 karen traviss author 2011. Star wars legends republic commando mass market paperback oct 26 2004. The list includes only star wars novels, shortstories and comic books are not included here. Hard contact is the tiein novel to the video game republic commando, written by karen traviss. The armor on each commando is extremely detailed, so. The price is the lowest for any condition, which may be new. Darman teaches etain much about combat and leadership and the two begin to. A former defense correspondent and tv and newspaper journalist, traviss has also worked as a police press officer, an advertising copywriter, and a journalism lecturer. That said, star wars has typically focused more on the people involved than the space battles, so youll find exactly what youre looking for if youre a star wars fan. New york times bestseller contains the short story odds. The timeline may appear different than your usual republic commando story, and that is because i use the timeline found in star wars republic commando. Jan 03, 2016 those fire beaming enemies are hard to kill, and the squadmates drop out like flies.
Republic commando legends book 1 thanks for sharing. Republic commando released more than a decade ago, but a recent interview with the shooters lead developer has revealed details of what a. Chaos has erupted throughout the galaxy in star wars republic commando. Hard contact october 2004 book 1 of the commando series. Star wars republic commando hard contact book, 2004.
Hard contact a book and i mix that with the timeline in the game. This file recovers rcs multiplayer server browser which has been shut down with gamespy. True colors book 3 in the commando series, october 2007. Leading a 4man squad of republic commandos, your missions take you deep behind enemy lines on over 14 intense and challenging levels through three different campaigns where you will face more than ten brutal enemies. Basically i figured that at the end of the game they were on day 788, near two years into the war.