There’s trouble in the Republic. After an assassination attempt reunites the two, Anakin struggles with his duties as a Jedi and his feelings for Padme. A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away . . . There is unrest in the Galactic Senate. Several thousand solar systems have declared their intentions to leave the Republic. This separatist movement, under the leadership of the mysterious Count Dooku, has made it difficult for the limited number of Jedi Knights to maintain peace and order in the galaxy. Senator Amidala, the former Queen of Naboo, is returning to the Galactic Senate to vote on the critical issue of creating an ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC to assist the overwhelmed Jedi. . . .