Hard Contact
By Karen Traviss
- Release Date: 2004-10-26
- Genre: Science Fiction
Description
As the Clone Wars rage, victory or defeat lies in the hands of elite squads that take on the toughest assignments in the galaxy–stone-cold soldiers who go where no one else would, to do what no one else could. . . .
On a mission to sabotage a chemical weapon research facility on a Separatist-held planet, four clone troopers operate under the very noses of their enemies. The commandos are outnumbered and outgunned, deep behind enemy lines with no backup–and working with strangers instead of trusted teammates. Matters don’t improve when Darman, the squad’s demolitions expert, gets separated from the others during planetfall. Even Darman’s apparent good luck in meeting an inexperienced Padawan vanishes once Etain admits to her woeful inexperience.
For the separated clone commandos and stranded Jedi, a long, dangerous journey lies ahead, through hostile territory brimming with Trandoshan slavers, Separatists, and suspicious natives. A single misstep could mean discovery . . . and death. It’s a virtual suicide mission for anyone–anyone except Republic Commandos.
Features a bonus section following the novel that includes a primer on the Star Wars expanded universe, and over half a dozen excerpts from some of the most popular Star Wars books of the last thirty years!
Reviews
Great if you love the clones
5By M4R514N 117I initially came to this book thinking that it would be a graphic novel. I was instead met with novel. I don’t like reading, but I love the clones in The Clone Wars show so I decided to give it a chance. I fell in love with it halfway through the prologue. I love it and read it one day. I can’t wait to read more from this series. Sorry if this isn’t really helpful as a review, I jut really like it.Solid read
5By viseboyIf you have played the game then this is a great way to get an understanding of the troopers beyond just being another face in the grand army of the republic though not through the eyes of those same characters. Instead, we get a fresh set of soldiers in Omega Squad and their growing closer together with their inexperienced Jedi commander makes this a solid read.One of my favorites
5By OkBeautifukOne of the best Star Wars books ever written. And I’ve read almost all of the Star Wars books. This book is necessary reading for anyone who likes the Clone Wars or anyone who is interested in seeing the dynamics of the Jedi and Clones during the Clone Wars.Hard to put down!!
1By KiltedthistleAwesome storyline and great characters! I loved this book! Character development was done really nicely. There were plenty of great surprises to keep you on the edge of your easy chair! The author gave a lot of attention to details. This book is not just a shoot-em-up war drama. You get invested in the story! I plan to read all the books in this series.Republic Commando
5By palmreaderA17This is one of the best Star Wars series out there. I don’t care if you don’t read “Legends”. Don’t pass this up.Hard Contact
5By RedRiots66Traviss does Star Wars better than anyone, as good as the early Zahn stuffWorth the Read
4By mbfree226Sadly it doesn’t follow Delta Squad, however it does give us insight to new and interesting characters!Realistic soldiering
5By jmbwashiAs a career soldier myself I was very please the the writer did the research to have the characters use current military language and tactics. Adding the Star Wars skin on top just made it better.Greatest Series EVER
5By y alex oEvery book is absolutely amazing. True Star Wars fans will LOVE5 book bundle
5By Patty21222324I love the series this book has spanned. But I think iTunes should release an entire 5 book bundle with all the republic commando novels and the 501st instead of individually