The Stark Hyperspace War, Part 1, the thirty-sixth installment of the Star Wars: Republic comic book saga, hit shelves on November 28, 2001, courtesy of Dark Horse Comics.
In an era defined by galactic strife, a critical shortage of bacta, the galaxy's essential healing agent, emerges, escalating its worth dramatically. The captivating and audacious Iaco Stark unites a diverse group of buccaneers and black marketeers, establishing the Stark Commercial Combine with a clear objective: to secure and distribute bacta reserves to the neglected Outer Rim territories. As Senator Valorum intervenes, orchestrating Jedi-led peace negotiations among the Republic, the Trade Federation, and the Stark Collective, a web of deception and betrayal thickens. Even before discussions can begin, schemes of treachery are already underway. But what is the true nature of the snare, and who will be ensnared? Be sure to read this opening chapter of an exciting story arc, detailing the events that led to Plo Koon's permanent appointment to the Jedi Council!