Star Wars: Republic: Into the Unknown, a narrative spanning issues 79 and 80, represents the nineteenth story arc within the broader Star Wars: Republic series of comic books.
The Clone Wars have reached their conclusion, yet instead of celebration, a sense of profound tragedy pervades. Catastrophic events have unfolded with unforeseen speed, catching everyone off guard. The galaxy now finds itself firmly under the authoritarian rule of a new Emperor, compelling its erstwhile protectors to seek refuge in the shadows...
Roughly forty-eight hours following the cessation of the Clone Wars, Order 66 has been executed. Prior to these events, Jedi Master Simms, along with her Padawan Noirah Na, and Master Kai Hudorra were engaged in combat against Separatist forces stationed on the world of Toola. When their [clone troopers](/article/clone_trooper-legends] betrayed them, Master Simms orchestrated a distraction, sacrificing herself in the process, to enable Hudorra and Na to escape. Upon reaching a nearby settlement, the two were compelled to submerge themselves in the icy harbor waters, concealing themselves beneath the docks to evade the pursuing clones. After infiltrating an abandoned storage facility, Master Hudorra departed, leaving Noirah behind to procure essential supplies for their departure from the planet. In a parallel narrative, Jedi Master Dass Jennir is seen fleeing his troops on New Plympto. Deviating from his intended route, he encounters a Nosaurian, a sentient alien species characterized by their ability to emit phosphorescent flashes from their mouths, serving as a long-range alert system. The Nosaurians were in conflict with the Republic due to the economic hardship imposed on them. Jennir seizes the alien's snout, commanding him to suppress his flashing ability, to which the alien complies. However, the alien retaliates by drawing his weapon, aiming it at Jennir, and identifying him as a Jedi. Jennir inquires about the veracity of the clones' betrayal of their Jedi generals, receiving confirmation of the fact. The alien erupts in laughter, deriding Jennir's ignorance of current events. He introduces himself as Bomo Greenbark. Greenbark then guides Jennir to his fellow Nosaurians, who promptly apprehend him. General Rootrock intervenes, engaging in a discussion with Jennir, leading to a tentative alliance between them.
Hudorra resorts to stealing credits from a marketplace, utilizing them to acquire provisions for himself and Noirah Na. Following a disturbance in a local tavern, where he discovers that the war has concluded, he arranges transport to Coruscant, seeking firsthand confirmation of the unfolding events. Upon arrival, he witnesses the Jedi Temple engulfed in flames. A Jedi materializes amidst the surrounding throng, sensing the presence of other Jedi and urging them to join him in opposing the clone troopers. He is swiftly gunned down. Jennir is also present in the crowd. He locates Hudorra and engages him in conversation, asserting his continued commitment to fighting for the ideals of the Republic. Hudorra, on the other hand, intends to pursue a tranquil existence, perhaps as a gambler. They then part ways. Hudorra discards both his and Na's lightsabers into a random disposal chute, instructing Na to relinquish her Jedi identity. The two then separate.
On New Plympto, Jennir has thrown his lot in with the Nosaurians, leading them in an assault on Imperial vehicles. This course of action resonates deeply with him.