Republic 78

Republic 78

Publisher's summary[]

Palpatine calls a meeting of his bravest, wisest, and most influential military officers in order to introduce them to his new right-hand man, Darth Vader!

The new Emperor lays out his plans for his Empire, and those who have other ideas are dealt a swift lesson by Vader's blade. But one Captain wants nothing to do with the new government, and plans his defection. But what do you do when the Dark Lord of the Sith is determined to stop you?

This issue marks Vader's first appearance inStar Wars continuity since his "introduction" inRevenge of the Sith! And, long-time readers ofRepublic will see a plot come full circle in a most unexpected manner!

Guest artist Luke Ross takes a break fromSamurai: Heaven and Earth to shake up an entire galaxy!

Plot summary[]

Over here! Help! Please, help! This article's plot summary is in need of attention. It may be missing or require expansion. Please improve the plot summary however you can and remove this notice once finished.

Continuity[]

Republic 78: Loyalties is set in theRise of the Empire era, and the issue's front matter specifies that the story takes place in19 BBY, "approximately two weeks after the events inRevenge of the Sith."

Media[]

Editions[]

• UPC 761568980226;October 19,2005;Dark Horse Comics; First printing^[1]
• (No UPC);August 24,2015;Marvel Comics; Digital edition^[3]

Cover gallery[]

Full cover art, byLuke Ross andJason Keith

First printing

Digital edition

Collected in[]

• Star Wars: Honor and Duty trade paperback
• Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Empire Vol. 1
• Star Wars Legends: The Empire Omnibus Vol. 1

Appearances[]

Notes and references[]

External links[]

• Star Wars: Republic #78 onDark Horse Comics'official website(backup link)
• Star Wars: Republic (2002) #78 onMarvel Comics'official website(backup link)