Siege of Saleucami, Part 1, the seventy-fourth installment in the Star Wars: Republic comic book saga, was released by Dark Horse Comics on March 23, 2005.
Serving as the concluding story arc for Republic prior to the release of Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith, the narrative within directly connects to the events of the movie!
With the Outer Rim Sieges underway, Jedi Master Oppo Rancisis spearheads the Republic's efforts in a crucial offensive against a significant Separatist menace on Saleucami. Aayla Secura and her forces are tasked with breaking through the Separatist blockade to deliver essential reinforcements and provisions. Intense combat unfolds both above ground and in the subterranean depths of the planet, while treachery brews! The Dark Jedi Sora Bulq has found support… and a potential collaborator lurks within the Jedi ranks!