As the wife to Jedi Anakin Skywalker, Senator Padmé must not only keep their relationship secret, but also her pregnancy. Politics and manipulation from both the Senate and the Jedi Council cause her concern when it comes to the anguish she sees Anakin go through.

As the Supreme Commander of the droid armies, cyborg General Grievous became an infamous threat, not only killing Jedi but claiming their lightsabers as gruesome trophies. His battling prowess is legendary. Able to dislocate his shoulders, Grievous can split his two arms into four spinning killing machines. While his military tactics are brilliant, his own pride gets in the way of winning against the Jedi in the end.

The clone troopers remain the symbol of the war effort and the backbone of the Republic army. Their armor no longer has the pristine white sheen from the beginning of the war, but is dented, gouged and smeared with the signs of battle. Once patched up and repaired, they return to the front lines of the war over and over again to protect the Jedi and defend the Republic. Until Order 66....

Yoda has been aware of a gradual re-emergence of the dark side. Accepting finally that the war has been nothing more than a manipulation by the Sith to undermine the Jedi Order, Yoda decides to act on his instincts. While Yoda is uniquely in tune with the Force and its disruptions, he cannot foresee the Emperor's rise and Anakin's betrayal of the Jedi. Yoda places too much trust in the prophesized ability of the Chosen One to restore balance to the Force.

A tiny, fiery planet in the Outer Rim, Mustafar is rich in unique and valuable minerals which have long been mined by the Techno Union. Its lava pits and rivers make this planet a dangerous habitat; its natives have burly, tough bodies that can withstand extreme heat. The planet became the backdrop for the fateful duel between Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker.

Senator Bail Organa was the First Chairman and Viceroy of Alderaan, a hero of the Clone Wars, and the head of the Royal Family of Alderaan. An influential politician, he was a loyal Senator who commanded the ear of Supreme Chancellor Palpatine himself. He grew wary of Palpatine's increase in power, and allied himself to the Jedi Order in the final days of the Republic.

A respected Jedi on par with the venerable Yoda, Mace Windu was a senior member of the Jedi High Council. His wisdom and experience were legendary, and his words carried great weight.

Proving himself during the Clone Wars, Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker is the poster boy for the entire war effort for his bravery, skill and loyalty to the Republic. While praised by Supreme Chancellor Palpatine and applauded by the Senate, he is still snubbed by the Jedi Council who refuse to promote him to Jedi Master status. The rejection angers Anakin and moves him closer to the side of Palpatine who manipulates his quest to save his wife Padmé from a painful death like his mother Shmi.

General Kenobi prefers negotiation to conflict. As a mentor to the impetuous Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan tries to balance his influence as both a teacher and friend. Obi-Wan worries about Anakin's refusal to surrender the past or his emotional attachments.