Cloak of Deception

Cloak of Deception
Cloak of Deception
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Author James Luceno
Cover Artist Steven Anderson
Country USA
Language English
Era Prequel
Galactic Year 32.5 BBY
Canon C
Subject(s) Star Wars
Genre(s) Science Fiction
Publisher Del Rey
Released Hardcover:
1 June 2001
Paperback:
25 June 2002
Media Type Hardcover & Paperback
Pages Hardcover: 342
Paperback: 368
Size and Weight Hardcover:
9.6 x 6.5 x 1.2 inches
1.3 pounds
Paperback:
6.9 x 4.2 x 1.0 inches
6.4 ounces
ISBN Hardcover:
ISBN 0-345-44298-9
Paperback:
ISBN 0-345-44297-0
Preceded by Darth Maul: Saboteur
Followed by Darth Maul: Shadow Hunter

Cloak of Deception is a 2002 novel set in the Star Wars galaxy. It is a prequel novel occurring before the events of Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace. The book was written by James Luceno. The cover art was by Steven Anderson. The book takes place 32.5 years before Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope.

Summary

Prior to the events The Phantom Menace, Palpatine politically manipulates his colleagues in the Galactic Senate, especially supreme Chancellor Finis Valorum. As the Sith Lord Darth Sidious, he begins to slowly put the Neimoidians and the Trade Federation in position for his blockade of Naboo.

A terrorist group named the Nebula Front threatens the activities of the Trade Federation. They are protesting the actions of the Federation and will resort to any means necessary to disrupt the Trade Federation. They hire Captain Cohl to carry out terrorist acts against their business. However, Jedi Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi are hot on the trail of the terrorists and thwart their plans.

The Trade Federation petitions the Senate to allow them to increase their number of droid fighters, battle droids, and other defenses. Valorum considers this, but on advice from Palpatine he demands that in exchange the Republic be allowed to tax some of the trade routes they hold. This sparks a debate and a summit is scheduled to be held on the matter.

Taking extreme measures, the Nebula Front sets plans in motion to assassinate Valorum at the summit to prevent the taxation. The Jedi Council, along with Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan, step in to track down Captain Cohl and the would-be assassins.

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