Senator Onaconda Farr dies suddenly after a toast. Suspicion initially falls on political rivals like Mee Deechi (Umbara) and Halle Burtoni (Kamino), who both benefit from increased troop production.

Despite the killer being caught, the bill to stop clone production ultimately fails, illustrating Palpatine’s growing grip on the Senate.

Political corruption, the cost of war vs. diplomacy, and the moral ambiguity of the Senate. Genre: Murder Mystery / Political Drama. Essential Plot Points