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Clone Wars

The Clone Wars, prominently showcased in the Star Wars franchise, is a significant conflict that shapes many of the series' plots and characters. The war, primarily a conflict between the Galactic Republic and the Confederacy of Independent Systems, was catalyzed by Count Dooku, AKA Darth Tyranus, a Sith Lord. The war was orchestrated by the Sith as part of a larger plot to overthrow the Republic and the Jedi Order.

The Clone Wars began with the Battle of Geonosis, as depicted in "Attack of the Clones" movie. The Galactic Republic, led by the Jedi, introduced a new armada of clone troopers, cloned from bounty hunter, Jango Fett, to combat the droid army of the Confederacy. The main aim of the Confederacy was to separate from the Republic, citing corruption and bureaucracy as reasons for their withdrawal. In essence, the war was also a civil war, with members of the same galactic government locking horns in a bitter struggle.

Over the course of the Clone Wars, numerous battles were fought on varied planets and star systems. The series "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" extensively portrays these battles, the tactics used, and the sacrifices made. Numerous significant events such as the Battle of Christophsis, the Siege of Mandalore, and the Battle of Coruscant greatly impact the Star Wars universe. The war also led to the rise of notable characters like Anakin Skywalker, General Grievous, Ahsoka Tano, and Asajj Ventress.

One significant detail about the Clone Wars is that it was used as a smokescreen by Sith Lord Darth Sidious as he plotted his rise to power. Darth Sidious, in reality, was Senator Palpatine of Naboo, who became the Chancellor of the Republic. Through strategic manipulation, Palpatine instigated the war while also prolonging it, gradually gaining more power in the guise of crisis management, eventually declaring himself Emperor.

The Clone Wars ended with the execution of Order 66, as shown in "Revenge of the Sith" movie. Order 66 was a secret directive implanted within the clones by the Sith, which compelled them to terminate their Jedi generals. This act led to the near-total eradication of the Jedi Order and thus, the Sith's objective of removing their only substantial opposition was achieved. The culmination of the Clone Wars, therefore, marked the rise of the Galactic Empire and the dawn of a dark era in the galaxy's history.

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