Hard Contact Part 4

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Welcome to our last of four check-in and discussion posts for our Book of the Month.

This month’s book is Hard Contact (Star Wars: Republic Commando #1) by Karen Traviss
Chapters 16-20


Hard Contact Part 4

1. Does this book alter your perception of the Jedi and the treatment of Clones during the Prequel era?

2. Were you surprised that Etain stayed on Qiilura?

3. What are your thoughts on the bits of Mandalorian culture offered in this book? How does it align and differ from the current canon about Mandalorians?

4. How did you like the book? Are you inclined to continue the series?



FYI - There's no need to answer all (or any) of the questions above - they're just talking points to get us started. Informal chatter is more than welcome! In-person book clubs often veer off topic, it's okay if we do as well. :)

Comments

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I like that this book isn't subtle about the fact that making clones for war is bullshit business - and the acceptance of it doesn't paint the Jedi in a very good light. I don't think it changes my perception about that, just adds to it.

I was a bit surprised that she didn't evac with the squad, but in hindsight, I suppose it makes more sense to extend the plot for future books in the series. We have a bonded ensemble now with the squad and Etain - now we'll set them up on different plot threads/fronts before bringing them back together.

There were really only tidbits here, so I didn't notice anything about Mandalorian culture that truly contradicts what is in the current canon. The current canon is a bit of an unrevealed complexity at the moment (different clans/cults having different interpretations of themselves, etc).