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'''''The Clone Wars: Shakedown''''' is a six-page [[webcomic]] and the second issue in the [[Star Wars: The Clone Wars (webcomics)|''Star Wars: The Clone Wars'' webcomic series]]. Posted on [[StarWars.com]] on [[October 2]], [[2008]], ''Shakedown'' leads directly into the [[Star Wars: The Clone Wars (TV series)|''Star Wars: The Clone Wars'' television series]] episode "[[Rising Malevolence|Rising ''Malevolence'']]." It was written by [[Pablo Hidalgo]], illustrated by [[Thomas Hodges]], colored by [[Jeffery Carlisle]], and lettered by [[Grant Gould]]. The comic introduces the [[Confederacy of Independent Systems|Separatists']] new secret weapon, the [[Subjugator-class heavy cruiser|''Subjugator''-class heavy cruiser]] ''[[Malevolence]]'', which is destroying the [[Republic Navy]] in hit-and-run attacks.
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'''''The Clone Wars: Shakedown''''' is a six-page [[webcomic]] and the second issue in the [[Star Wars: The Clone Wars (webcomics)|''Star Wars: The Clone Wars'' webcomic series]]. Posted on [[StarWars.com]] on [[October 2]], [[2008]], ''Shakedown'' leads directly into the [[Star Wars: The Clone Wars (TV series)|''Star Wars: The Clone Wars'' television series]] episode "[[Rising Malevolence|Rising ''Malevolence'']]". It was written by [[Pablo Hidalgo]], illustrated by [[Thomas Hodges]], colored by [[Jeffery Carlisle]], and lettered by [[Grant Gould]]. The comic introduces the [[Confederacy of Independent Systems|Separatists']] new secret weapon, the [[Subjugator-class heavy cruiser|''Subjugator''-class heavy cruiser]] ''[[Malevolence]]'', which is destroying [[fleet]]s of the [[Republic Navy]] in hit-and-run attacks.
   
 
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[[Jedi General|General]] [[Anakin Skywalker]], aboard his [[flagship]], the [[Venator-class Star Destroyer|''Venator''-class Star Destroyer]] ''[[Resolute (Venator-class)|Resolute]]'', arrives at a [[Galactic Republic|Republic]] staging area over a [[Bith]]-populated [[planet]]. [[Admiral]] [[Wullf Yularen]] informs Skywalker that the staging area is secure, to which Skywalker states that he doubts that the Bith will give them any problems, believing that the true threat is far from them. Yularen asks the [[Jedi Knight]] if he means the [[Confederacy of Independent Systems|Separatists']] new secret weapon, to which Skywalker responds by reminding the admiral that it has made almost twelve attacks on the [[Republic Navy]]. Yularen reminds Skywalker that [[High Jedi General|High General]] [[Yoda]] believes that it is important to keep a foothold in this part of [[Realspace|space]]; Skywalker, however, thinks they aren't doing enough. Skywalker's [[Padawan|apprentice]], [[Ahsoka Tano]], then tells him that being in this [[Star system|system]] gives them a good vantage point to look at the Separatists' movements and shows Skywalker a chart she compiled of the secret weapon's strike points. Unfortunately for the Republic, they attacks are just too random, and a prediction of the weapon's next strike would be just a guess.
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[[Jedi General|General]] [[Anakin Skywalker]], aboard his [[flagship]], the [[Venator-class Star Destroyer|''Venator''-class Star Destroyer]] ''[[Resolute]]'', arrives at a [[Galactic Republic|Republic]] staging area over a [[Bith]]-populated [[planet]]. [[Admiral]] [[Wullf Yularen]] informs Skywalker that the staging area is secure, to which Skywalker states that he doubts that the Bith will give them any problems, believing that the true threat is far from them. Yularen asks the [[Jedi Knight]] if he means the [[Confederacy of Independent Systems|Separatists']] new secret weapon, to which Skywalker responds by reminding the Admiral that it has made almost twelve attacks on the [[Republic Navy]]. Yularen reminds Skywalker that [[High Jedi General|High General]] [[Yoda]] believes that it is important to keep a foothold in this part of [[Realspace|space]]; Skywalker, however, thinks they are not doing enough. Skywalker's [[Padawan|apprentice]], [[Ahsoka Tano]], then tells him that being in this [[Star system|system]] gives them a good vantage point to look at the Separatists' movements and shows Skywalker a chart she compiled of the secret weapon's strike points. Unfortunately for the Republic, these attacks are simply too random to form a pattern, and a prediction of the weapon's next strike would be just a guess.
   
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Meanwhile, in the [[Phu system]], a Republic task force, under the command of [[Jedi Master]] [[Ares Nune]], is patrolling the system for enemy activity. Nune, aboard the [[Bridge (starship)|bridge]] of his flagship, the ''Venator''-class [[Star Destroyer]] ''[[Laudable]]'', is talking to [[Clone trooper commander|Clone Commander]] [[Kite]] about their mission. Nune jokes that Kite has a very singular outlook on life, which makes Kite say that he would prefer to fight the enemy on a planet rather than in space, so he can [[Death|die]] with dirt under his feet rather than deckplate. As the two are finishing up their conversation, the Confederate's secret weapon, the [[Subjugator-class heavy cruiser|''Subjugator''-class heavy cruiser]] ''[[Malevolence]]'', under the command of [[General]] [[Grievous]], [[Battle of Phu|attacks]] the task force. The ''Malevolence'' fires an [[ion pulse]] at the Republic [[fleet]], catching Nune and his men off guard, disabling the entire fleet's [[deflector shield]]s. The ''Malevolence'' proceeds to destroy Nune's task force, killing Kite, Nune, and everyone else in it.
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Meanwhile, in the [[Phu system]], a Republic task force, under the command of [[Jedi Master]] [[Ares Nune]], is patrolling the system for enemy activity. Nune, aboard the [[Bridge (starship)|bridge]] of his flagship, the ''Venator''-class [[Star Destroyer]] ''[[Laudable]]'', is talking to [[Clone trooper commander|Clone Commander]] [[Kite]] about their mission. Nune jokes that Kite has a very singular outlook on life, to which Kite responds that he would prefer to fight the enemy on a planet rather than in space, so he can [[Death|die]] with dirt under his [[Limb|feet]] rather than deckplate. As the two are finishing up their conversation, the Confederacy's secret weapon, the [[Subjugator-class heavy cruiser|''Subjugator''-class heavy cruiser]] ''[[Malevolence]]'', under the command of [[General]] [[Grievous]], [[Battle of the Phu system|attacks]] the task force. The ''Malevolence'' fires an [[ion pulse]] at the Republic [[fleet]], catching Nune and his men off-guard and disabling the entire fleet's [[deflector shield]]s. The ''Malevolence'' proceeds to destroy Nune's task force, killing Kite, Nune, and everyone else aboard the Star Destroyers.
   
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Back on the Republic [[capital]] planet of [[Coruscant]], [[Supreme Chancellor]] [[Palpatine]] and Jedi Masters [[Plo Koon]], [[Mace Windu]], and Yoda are discussing the loss of Nune's fleet in the [[Chancellor's Suite]]. Koon tells them that he has recommended an increase in the number of patrols in the region, and that he will lead the sweeps in the ''Venator''-class Star Destroyer ''[[Triumphant]]''. However, the others worry that it will still not be enough to stop the Separatists' weapon.
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Back on the Republic [[capital]] planet of [[Coruscant]], [[Supreme Chancellor]] [[Palpatine]] and [[Jedi]] Masters [[Plo Koon]], [[Mace Windu]], and Yoda are discussing the loss of Nune's fleet in the [[Chancellor's Suite]]. Koon tells them that he has recommended an increase in the number of patrols in the region, and that he will lead the sweeps in the ''Venator''-class Star Destroyer ''[[Triumphant]]''. However, the others worry that it will still not be enough to stop the Separatists' weapon.
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''The Clone Wars: Shakedown'' is a six-page [[webcomic]] and the second issue in the [[Star Wars: The Clone Wars (webcomics)|''Star Wars: The Clone Wars'' webcomic series]], which ties directly into the [[Star Wars: The Clone Wars (TV series)|''Star Wars: The Clone Wars'' television series]].<ref name="webcomic" /> The comic leads into "[[Rising Malevolence|Rising ''Malevolence'']]", an episode in the [[The Clone Wars: Season One|first season]] of the television series. ''Shakedown'' introduces the ''Malevolence'' and the reason why Plo Koon is [[Battle of Abregado|patrolling]] the [[Abregado system]] in ''The Clone Wars'' television episode.<ref name="EpGuide">{{SWArchive|url=theclonewars/guide/episode002.html|text=''The Clone Wars'' Episode Guide: Rising ''Malevolence''}}</ref> ''Shakedown'', along with other certain ''The Clone Wars'' events, takes place in the [[year]] [[21 BBY]] according to the [[2010]] ''[[Star Wars Annual 2011]]'', which lists the "Hunt for the ''Malevolence'' as occurring in 21 BBY.<ref name="SW Annual 2011" />
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The events of ''Shakedown'' involving the loss of Ares Nune's fleet were also reported in the [[in-universe]] ''[[HoloNet News — A Galaxy Divided]]'', the first installment of the online [[HoloNet News (podcast)|HoloNet News podcast]] series that took place before the events of "Rising ''Malevolence''". However, unlike the comic, which makes it appear that the ''Laudable'' was destroyed almost instantly, the podcast states that an evacuation of the ''Laudable'' via its [[escape pod]]s was attempted, but the crew was not quick enough to escape.<ref name="HoloNet">{{SWArchive|url=theclonewars/hnn/004.html|text=''HoloNet News — Chancellor Palpatine's Approval Rating Falls''|int=HoloNet News — Chancellor Palpatine's Approval Rating Falls}}</ref>
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The events of ''Shakedown'' involving the loss of Ares Nune's fleet were also reported in the [[in-universe]] ''[[HoloNet News — A Galaxy Divided]]'', the first installment of the online [[HoloNet News (podcast)|HoloNet News podcast]] series that took place before the events of "Rising ''Malevolence''". However, unlike the comic, which makes it appear that the ''Laudable'' was destroyed almost instantly, the podcast states that an evacuation of the ''Laudable'' via its [[escape pod]]s was attempted, but the crew was not quick enough to escape.<ref name="HoloNet">''[[HoloNet News — A Galaxy Divided]]''</ref>
  
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"Grievous strikes in Shakedown!"
―Tagline[src]

The Clone Wars: Shakedown is a six-page webcomic and the second issue in the Star Wars: The Clone Wars webcomic series. Posted on StarWars.com on October 2, 2008, Shakedown leads directly into the Star Wars: The Clone Wars television series episode "Rising Malevolence". It was written by Pablo Hidalgo, illustrated by Thomas Hodges, colored by Jeffery Carlisle, and lettered by Grant Gould. The comic introduces the Separatists' new secret weapon, the Subjugator-class heavy cruiser Malevolence, which is destroying fleets of the Republic Navy in hit-and-run attacks.

Plot summary

"Until found this menace is, vigilant we all must be."
―Yoda, speaking of the Malevolence[src]

General Anakin Skywalker, aboard his flagship, the Venator-class Star Destroyer Resolute, arrives at a Republic staging area over a Bith-populated planet. Admiral Wullf Yularen informs Skywalker that the staging area is secure, to which Skywalker states that he doubts that the Bith will give them any problems, believing that the true threat is far from them. Yularen asks the Jedi Knight if he means the Separatists' new secret weapon, to which Skywalker responds by reminding the Admiral that it has made almost twelve attacks on the Republic Navy. Yularen reminds Skywalker that High General Yoda believes that it is important to keep a foothold in this part of space; Skywalker, however, thinks they are not doing enough. Skywalker's apprentice, Ahsoka Tano, then tells him that being in this system gives them a good vantage point to look at the Separatists' movements and shows Skywalker a chart she compiled of the secret weapon's strike points. Unfortunately for the Republic, these attacks are simply too random to form a pattern, and a prediction of the weapon's next strike would be just a guess.

Meanwhile, in the Phu system, a Republic task force, under the command of Jedi Master Ares Nune, is patrolling the system for enemy activity. Nune, aboard the bridge of his flagship, the Venator-class Star Destroyer Laudable, is talking to Clone Commander Kite about their mission. Nune jokes that Kite has a very singular outlook on life, to which Kite responds that he would prefer to fight the enemy on a planet rather than in space, so he can die with dirt under his feet rather than deckplate. As the two are finishing up their conversation, the Confederacy's secret weapon, the Subjugator-class heavy cruiser Malevolence, under the command of General Grievous, attacks the task force. The Malevolence fires an ion pulse at the Republic fleet, catching Nune and his men off-guard and disabling the entire fleet's deflector shields. The Malevolence proceeds to destroy Nune's task force, killing Kite, Nune, and everyone else aboard the Star Destroyers.

Back on the Republic capital planet of Coruscant, Supreme Chancellor Palpatine and Jedi Masters Plo Koon, Mace Windu, and Yoda are discussing the loss of Nune's fleet in the Chancellor's Suite. Koon tells them that he has recommended an increase in the number of patrols in the region, and that he will lead the sweeps in the Venator-class Star Destroyer Triumphant. However, the others worry that it will still not be enough to stop the Separatists' weapon.

Conception

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The Clone Wars: Shakedown is a six-page webcomic and the second issue in the Star Wars: The Clone Wars webcomic series, which ties directly into the Star Wars: The Clone Wars television series.[2] The comic leads into "Rising Malevolence", an episode in the first season of the television series. Shakedown introduces the Malevolence and the reason why Plo Koon is patrolling the Abregado system in The Clone Wars television episode.[6] Shakedown, along with other certain The Clone Wars events, takes place in the year 21 BBY according to the 2010 Star Wars Annual 2011, which lists the "Hunt for the Malevolence as occurring in 21 BBY.[4]

The events of Shakedown involving the loss of Ares Nune's fleet were also reported in the in-universe HoloNet News — A Galaxy Divided, the first installment of the online HoloNet News podcast series that took place before the events of "Rising Malevolence". However, unlike the comic, which makes it appear that the Laudable was destroyed almost instantly, the podcast states that an evacuation of the Laudable via its escape pods was attempted, but the crew was not quick enough to escape.[7]

Production

Shakedown was posted on StarWars.com on October 2, 2008, alongside the first issue in the series, The Clone Wars: Prelude.[3] It was written by Pablo Hidalgo, illustrated by Thomas Hodges, colored by Jeffery Carlisle, and lettered by Grant Gould. Leland Chee,[1] the keeper of the Holocron continuity database;[8] Sue Rostoni,[1] the executive editor at Lucas Licensing;[9] and Dave Filoni,[1] the supervising director of The Clone Wars TV series,[10] were also given special thanks.[1]

Appearances

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Characters

PhuSystem

Ares Nune's task force in the Phu system

Organisms

Events

Locations

Organizations and titles

Kite Nune talking

Kite and Nune talking on the bridge of the Laudable

Sentient species

Vehicles and vessels

Weapons and technology

Miscellanea

Notes and references

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 StarWars The Official Star Wars Comic Viewer - Shakedown - Page 13 on StarWars.com (content now obsolete; backup link (clonewars/comic/?book=season1#/?page=13) not verified!)
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 StarWars The Official Star Wars Comic Viewer - Shakedown - Page 11 on StarWars.com (content now obsolete; backup link (clonewars/comic/?book=season1#/?page=11) not verified!)
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 StarWars The Clone Wars archives on StarWars.com (content now obsolete; backup link)
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Star Wars Annual 2011
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 StarWars The Official Star Wars Comic Viewer - Table of Contents on StarWars.com (content now obsolete; backup link (clonewars/comic/?book=season1#/?page=1) not verified!)
  6. ↑ StarWars The Clone Wars Episode Guide: Rising Malevolence on StarWars.com (content now obsolete; backup link)
  7. ↑ StarWars HoloNet News — Chancellor Palpatine's Approval Rating Falls on StarWars.com (article) (content now obsolete; backup link)
  8. ↑ StarWars Leland Chee's profile - Star Wars Message Boards on StarWars.com (content now obsolete; backup link (webapps/blogs/view-profile.action?userID=414903) not verified!)
  9. ↑ StarWars Sue Rostoni's profile - Star Wars Message Boards on StarWars.com (content now obsolete; backup link (webapps/blogs/view-profile.action?userID=1774019) not verified!)
  10. ↑ IMDb favicon Dave Filoni at the Internet Movie Database

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