Battle of Geonosis - Clone Wars Begin
22 BBYFall of the Jedimilitarycritical
Overview
The Clone Wars erupt as the Republic's clone army battles the Separatist droid forces on Geonosis.
The Separatist Crisis culminated in the Battle of Geonosis, where the newly revealed Clone Army of the Republic clashed with Count Dooku's droid forces. This marked the beginning of the devastating Clone Wars that would rage across the galaxy for three years, ultimately serving as a cover for Palpatine's rise to absolute power.
Casualties: Thousands of clones, droids, and Geonosians; many Jedi in the arena
Duration: One day that opened a three-year war
Key moments
- ⬢ Obi-Wan is captured in the droid foundries
- ⬢ Anakin and Padmé are sentenced in the Petranaki arena
- ⬢ Jedi strike team arrives; Yoda lands the clone army
- ⬢ Dooku escapes with the war already begun
Related Characters
Sources
- ⬢ Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones