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Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic – Vol. 7 {Dueling Ambitions}                    Trade Paperback
Writer: John Jackson Miller
Artists: Brian Ching, Bong Dazo & Dean Zachary
Colorist: Michael Atiyeh
Letterer: Michael Heisler
Editors: Dave Marshall & Freddye Lins
Front Cover by: Dan Scott
Back Cover by: Daryl Mandryk

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away…

Star Wars is an American epic space opera franchise centered on a film series created by George Lucas.  The film series began with Star Wars, released on May 25, 1977. This was followed by two sequels: The Empire Strikes Back, released on May 21, 1980, and Return of the Jedi, released on May 25, 1983. Then more than two decades after the release of the original film, the series continued with a prequel trilogy; consisting of Episode I: The Phantom Menace, released on May 19, 1999; Episode II: Attack of the Clones, released on May 16, 2002; Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, released on May 19, 2005; and finally the epic saga concluded with Star Wars: The Force Awakens released on December 18, 2015; Star Wars: The Last Jedi was released on December 18, 2017. And Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker was released on December 20, 2019.

The Old Republic was the legendary government that united a galaxy under the rule of the Senate. In This era, the Jedi are numerous, and serve as guardians of peace and justice. The Old Republic comic series takes place in this era, chronicling the immense wars fought by the Jedi of old, and the ancient Sith.

Former Padawan – and former fugitive – Zayne Carrick is taking his life in a new direction. Along with his con-artist best friend Gryph; the beautiful, bold, and mysterious Jarael; and ex-Mandalorian warrior Rohlan; our bumbling yet lovable hero is ready to embark on the sort of adventures only possible in the Star Wars universe! In “Prophet Motive,” it’s a long-shot swindle gone wrong; in “Faithful Execution,” it’s a ghost ship and renegade droids; and in “Dueling Ambitions,” it’s combat sports and high-speed racing…

Stories/Spoilers
In part #1, The next phase in Zayne’s life kicks off with a long-shot swindle gone wrong! Gryph’s got a plan to part some shady-dealing Chev from their unjustly earned credits, but he’ll need more than a disguise to protect him when they catch on to his game…

Next in part #2, Former Padawan Zayne Carrick’s new life takes a turn for the worse as a con gone wrong puts his friends in a deadly predicament! Fleecing the corrupt financial exchange on Metellos 3 seemed like a victimless crime to Zayne’s friends Jarael and Rohlan – until they became the victims! Now prisoners of a galactic criminal syndicate, Jarael and Rohlan must find a way to survive long enough for Zayne and his conniving cohort Gryph to rescue them!

Next in part #3, Zayne Carrick and his crewmates Jarael, Slyssk, and the Mandalorian Rohlan investigate a pleasure cruise gone wrong! Something horrible has happened aboard the Chancellor Fillorean; the former luxury ship now drifts aimlessly in a space nebula. Upon boarding the ghost ship, a host of asphyxiated passengers and two lone survivors – a tiny alien and his fierce droid bodyguard – are all that are found. Zayne and his friends must solve the mystery and find what has been causing the tragic and disturbing deaths – before they also become victims.

Next in part #4, Combat sports and high-speed racing in the Old Republic! Zayne and Gryph-now partners in ‘crime’-along with Jarael and Rohlan, prepare to rip off the big-business world of sport dueling. Gryph has himself in the perfect position for the con, until Zayne enters himself into the Open, Jarael becomes oddly distracted, and even Rohlan finds himself taking part in the duels. If that weren’t enough, veteran warrior Goethar Kleej inexplicably forces upon Zayne an incredible handicap.

Next in part #5, Zayne is entered in the ‘Dueling Duo’ Tandem Open, and he has had a special handicap forced on him by threat of death! Aubin, the inexperienced, backward son of a veteran warrior-hero will be his partner in the preliminary battles! Zayne must make sure his partner survives the duels until the last round – but he can’t figure out what is behind Aubin’s entrance in the battles. That is, until Jarael discovers that what drives the duel sports is a slavery-based ‘farm system’ that provides the warriors. Jarael, Gryph, Rohlan, and Zayne must save Aubin and bring exposure to what horrors lie beneath the surface of the duels.

Finally in part #6, It is championship day at the dueling Open: Zayne struggles to protect his inept partner in the duels while simultaneously trying to convince the boy’s warrior father that he and his friends have a plan to save them and stop the slave ‘farm system.’ Meanwhile, Gryph and Jarael set the team’s plan into action, doing their best to avoid the duel official’s security. In the conclusion to ‘Dueling Ambitions,’ Zayne faces the reality of his dreams and his future, and Jarael gets a look back at her mysterious past…

Trade Paperback reprints/collects: Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (2006) Issues #36-41.  Dark Horse Comics

Trade Paperback is bagged & boarded and will be carefully / securely packaged then shipped via USPS Priority Mail to ensure that it arrives to you perfectly and quickly.

First Printing
Publisher: Dark Horse Books
Publication Date: November 2009
Format: FC, 144 pages, TPB, 10.20″ x 6.75″
ISBN-10: 1595823484
ISBN-13: 9781595823489

Collectible Entertainment note: Trade Paperback is in Fine condition.  Nice!  Please See Scans!!  A must have for any serious Star Wars and/or Knights of the Old Republic collector / enthusiast.  A fun & entertaining read.  Highly Recommended.

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