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“Do you see the grand error of their ways? They execute the Republic’s business as if it were the business of the Force! But has a political body ever succeeded in being the arbiter of what is right and just?”

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Darth Plagueis

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James Luceno
James Luceno

James Luceno is an American author known for his contributions to the Star Wars universe through his expanded fiction works. His novels have been well-received by fans and have earned him numerous awards. more

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