The Clone Wars Episode Guide: Assassin

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The Clone Wars Episode Guide: Assassin

Episode No.: 51 (Season 3, Episode 7)
Original Air Date: October 22, 2010
Production No.: 221 (Season 2, Episode 21)

“The future has many paths — choose wisely.”

Written by Katie Lucas
Directed by Kyle Dunlevy
Supervising Writer: Drew Z. Greenberg
Staff Writer: Brian Larsen

Cast:
Ashley Eckstein as Ahsoka Tano
Catherine Taber as Padmé Amidala
Matt Lanter as Anakin Skywalker
James Mathis III as Captain Typho and medical droid
Tom Kane as the narrator | Yoda
Phil LaMarr as Bail Organa and Senate Guard #2
Corey Burton as ZIro the Hutt and Senate Guard #1
Jaime King as Aurra Sing
James Arnold Taylor as Obi-Wan Kenobi and Plo Koon
Terrence Carson as Mace Windu
Flo DiRe as Jocasta Nu

Synopsis: Tasked to protect Senator Padmé Amidala during a political mission to Alderaan, Padawan Ahsoka Tano is plagued by recurring visions of recently-deceased bounty hunter, Aurra Sing. Unable to clear her mind, Ahsoka worries that the stress of conflict is finally getting to her until her visions indeed prove prophetic. Padmé narrowly avoids death when Aurra Sing attempts to assassinate her. Together, Padmé and Ahsoka trap the hunter, and Ahsoka discovers the true villain behind the plot to kill Padmé: the incarcerated gangster, Ziro the Hutt.

Recurring Characters: Ahsoka Tano, Padmé Amidala, Aurra Sing, Captain Typho, Bail Organa, Anakin Skywalker, Yoda, Jocasta Nu, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Mace Windu, Plo Koon, Clone Captain Rex, C-3PO, Mon Mothma, Ziro the Hutt

New Characters: Alderaanian citizens

Key Locales: Coruscant, Alderaan

Secrets Revealed

• • This episode, more than others, reveals the convoluted chronology of stories from the first two seasons. The Season Two finale, “Lethal Trackdown,” actually takes place before the Season One finale, “Hostage Crisis.”In a chronological flow of events, the series begins with the action on Christophsis (“Cat and Mouse,” “The Hidden Enemy”), which introduces Ahsoka to the Clone Wars (“The New Padawan,” which was incorporated into feature film). Then, the kidnapping of Rotta the Hutt introduces Ziro the Hutt, and the movie ends with Ziro’s incarceration. Many Season One and Season Two episodes then follow, with Season Two’s trilogy of Boba Fett episodes introducing Aurra Sing into the storyline. The crashing of the Slave I leads the Jedi to mistakenly believe that Aurra is dead, until she surfaces in this episode, which brings back Ziro — chronologically — for the first time since his imprisonment. The story continues in the next Season Three episode, “Evil Plans”, and Aurra will somehow be freed from captivity in time for Cad Bane’s attack on the Senate in Season One’s “Hostage Crisis.” The drama surrounding Ziro and his freedom then picks up in “Hunt for Ziro,” the ninth episode of this season.

• • The dark strip of makeup across Aurra Sing’s eyes is an homage to a similar look worn by Daryl Hannah in Blade Runner.
  • Anakin is assigned to Balith, site of a large-scale civil war, where he will take command of the Third Legion. Privy to the script of this developing episode, the cartographers of The Essential Atlas were able to place Balith in the Inner Rim in the online appendix of worlds long before this episode aired.

Star Wars: The Essential Atlas Online Companion

Update: The massive appendix of all known star systems in the Star Wars galaxy, available in a convenient, printable downloadable PDF document, has been updated.

August 18th, 2009 saw the publication of one of the most eagerly awaited Star Wars reference books, Star Wars: The Essential Atlas. Written by Daniel Wallace and Jason Fry, with illustrations by Ian Fullwood, Modi, Chris Reiff and Chris Trevas, this 244-page book published by Del Rey was years in the making, and is the most exhaustive and detailed attempt ever to map the Star Wars galaxy.

Given how deeply the Star Wars galaxy extends, and how rapidly it expands, the authors have turned to StarWars.com to offer insight and updates on their work. Bookmark this page, as it will become a repository of links for future updates and essential add-ons to this must-have book.

Updates:

The Sectors of the Mid Rim A new supplemental map complete with defined sectors is now available.
The Essential Atlas Extra: The Knight Errant Gazetteer provides a thorough introduction to the layout and circumstances in the Grumani sector, setting to the Knight Errant comics and novel.

The Online Appendix of known systems has been updated to a downloadable PDF format, with the following new systems:

Adana, Adras, Alphoresis, Annamar, Aquilaris Minor, Aridinia, Ashterri’s Cloud, Asuin, Atoa, Bizikia, Blaudu Sextus, Bontormia, Bravis, Caulus Tertius, Cavamina, Chelloa, Cilare, Cirtappa, Cosia, Crelythiumn, D’Nile, Dibrook, Fiviune, Garr’lst, Gazzari, Gorobei, Greeve, Grehollo, Gultanna, Hakara, Heterkus, Hidden Tegoor, Iphar, Javarica, Kamasto, Kant, Katalla, Khramboa, Latza, Letaki, Lola Sayu, Maarka, Maldovea, Malpassia, Manakron, Manoe, Marfa, Miko, Mooga, Murakam, Nakrikal Singularity, New Brampis, Nyemari, Odacer-Faustin, Onderia, Opitha Tren, Otavon, Phatrong, Plunder Moon, Qi Lozar, Quesh, Regulan, Samhar, Savek, Sebbadon, Secundus Ando, Sha’rellia, Shotem, Sixela, Slotern, Stewjon, Tanta Aurek, Tanta Besh, Tartaria, Tedonia, Tergamenion, Terrelia, Thory Prime, Thulia, Udrin Cara, Valsedian, Vartos, Vellas Pavo, Ventruun, Verig, Vo Tunbren, Winnagew, Xandonia.

The following systems have had their information updated: Aargonar, Abaarian, Abbaji, Aida, Aikhibba, Alagon, Alakatha, Alassa Major, Alderath, Alderbathe, Aldin, Almak, Alsakan, Alui, Amorphiia, Anga, Angeria, Anic, Ankus, Annaj, Ansarra, Ansek, Anzat, Aplooine, Ardru, Ariarch-17, Aridka, Arthon, Ast Kikorie, Auril, Azure, Balis-Baurgh, Balowa, Baltizaar, Bandomeer, Bannistar Station, Barcaria, Bars Barka, Bastooine, Baylin Cluster, Beauchen, Bedlam Pulsar, Belshar Othacuu, Belvaria, Benja-Rihn, Berason, Beris, Biravia, Blathar, Blood Nest, Bomodon, Boranall, Boranda, Bortele Cluster, Bresnia, Bryx, Bseto, Burska, Byllura, Byrsym, Cadannia, Caramm, Carbos, Carnth, Casfield, Cataalda, Cerea, Ceti 597, Ch’manss, Chalcedon, Cheelit, Chokan, Chroma Zed, Chryya, Cificap, Cimarosa, Codia, Cols, Contruum, Copperline, Corbett Cluster, Corbos, Cornesia, Corthenia, Corweillia, Crintlia, Cron Drift, Cygnus, D’faria, Daalang, Dagro, Daimar, Dakaret, Dalonia, Dalron, Daminia, Danalbeth, Darie, Darkon, Darlon, Deersheba, Delphania, Demnadi, Deneba, Denebrilla, Dennaskar, Denon, Denubba, Devros, Deylerax, Diado, Din Nebula, Din Pulsar, Diorda, Dithanune, Dlor, Doaskin, Dohlban, Dohnia, Dohu, Doldrums, Dononter Minor, Dor Nameth, Dorajan, Dractu, Draik, Dressel, Duron, Echnos, Eedoq, Eeyyon, Eiattu, Eidoloni, Elbara, Elriss, Enarc, Endor, Endor Gate, Endovan, Enferm, Eres, Eriscot, Euceron, Evas, Fait d’Fait, Farquar, Farseen, Farstine, Farwell Station, Fendry, Ferijia (was Ferjia), Feris, Firrerre, Fodurant, Forntay, Fradian, Freda, Frithia, Fusai, Galboron, Gallion, Gammalin, Gansett, Ganzik, Garcornia, Garos, Gascon, Gavryn, Gazzari Minor (was Gazzari), Geal, Gendius, Gerinia, Geris, Gerres Gule, Geska Prime, Gestron, Ggy-ynt, Ghishi, Gilatter, Glee Anselm, Gosfambling, Graador, Grakouine, Grimwald, Gultanna, Gwar, Habassa, Hallitron, Halm, Haluria, Hapuntep, Har Binade, Harpori, Haruun Kal, Haseria, Hathrox, Haurgab, Herdessa, Hewl, Hirsi, Hitaka, Holess, Homana, Horos, Houche, Hoylin, Hurd’s Moon, Hypotria, Iast, Ichtor, Ilimardon, Ingo, Iridia, Iska, Iskalon, Iskin, Italbos, Ixtlar, Jabor, Jaloria, Jante, Japai, Jendiria, Jeyell, Jiann, Jidlor, Jmin, Jolia, Joralla, Jutrand, Kabray, Kaelinn, Kalaan, Kaliida Nebula, Kaliida Shoals, Kalkovak, Katanos, Katarr, Kaump, Keitum, Kem Stor Ai, Kholes, Khorm, Killaniri, Killisu, Kishpaugh, Kiva, Klaymor, Koba, Kolos, Kordu, Korvaii, Kostra, Kreeling, Kril’Dor, Kriselist, Krnay, Kromus, Krykas, Ksiczzic, Kuna’s Eye, Kuna’s Fist, Kuna’s Horn, Kuna’s Tail, Kuna’s Tooth, Kwannot, Kyrska, Lahsbane, Lannik, Lanos, Lanthe, Leresen, Likasha, Linuri, Lisal, Lofquar, Loken, Lomabu, Londor, Lopor Station, Loposi, Lorahns, Lorista, Lorta, Low’n, Luuq, Mackar, Maerdocia, Maltorian, Manda, Maro Della, Marzoon, Masgen, Masposhani, Masterra, Mauk, Maya Kovel, Medepiest, Medth, Meedis Minor, Mektrun Cluster, Mendacia, Mengjini, Meruud, Mes Cavoli, Meshakia, Metalorn, Mhatma, Mis-Tenek, Miztoc, Moer, Mon Torri, Monastery, Monsua Nebula, Morado, Mordis, Moro, Msst, Muntuur, Murk, Myomar, Naalol, Nanth’ri, Narrant, Nath Goordi, Nativum, Nauton, Necr’ygor, Nelvana Gas Cluster, Nerrif, New Holstice, Nexus Ortai, Nibiru, Nicandra, Nilash, Nilg, Nilgaria, Ninzam, Nirellia, Nixor, No-ad, Nooli, Nopsin, Notak, Nuala, Null, Nuralee, Nuvar, Nyarikan Nebula, Nymalia, Nyriaan, Obica, Octavia, Ogden Minor, Old Mankoo, Ookbat, Ooo-sek, Opari, Opatajji, Opiteihr, Oranessan, Ord Dorlass, Ord Dycoll, Ord Namurt, Ord Segra, Ord Tiddell, Ord Varee, Ord Wylan, Oriolanis, Orkellia, Orleon, Orocco, Osskorn, Ovise, Paradise Station, PDC3141-02, Peluchia, Pendal, Peregrine’s Nest, Peridon’s Folly, Petabys Station, Phaegon, Phibia, Phr’sha, Porchello, Pothor, Primtara, Pugal, Pyjridj, Qeimet (was Qeimat), Qina, Quadrant Seven, Quaensan Prime, Quamar, Quilan, Randor, Ragna, Raquish, Rathalay, Regulgo, Remmon Nebula, Resilon, Retep, Rettna, Riflor, Roche, Rodis, Rokaria, Romin, Rustibar, Ryndellia, Ryyk Nebula, Sabrash, Santheria, Sanyassa, Sarka, Sayblohn, Sedesia, Seltos, Semag, Serenity, Sev Tok, Shador, Shalm, Sif’kric, Silvestri (was Sivestri), Sinded, Sinton, Skorrupon, Skuumaa, Somov Rit, Sorotarr, Space Station Trenchant, Starlyte Station, Surcaris, T’olan, Tabiid, Talay, Talcene, Talesia, Tantajo, Tao-Grant, Tarchalia, Taronda, Tartaglia, Tascollan Nebula (was Tascollen), Tashtor Seneca, Tay’ah’loo, Tendo, Thairwsthis, Thaldo, Thape, Tharados, Theal, Thennqor, Therenor, Thodia, Thokosia, Thonner, Threfal, Thrynka, Tibrin, Tirac Munda, Tomark, Torrad, Toskhowwl, Tourani, Tramanos, Trasse, Traval-Pecor, Triffis, Trindello, Turak, Tyan, Tyria, Tyus Cluster, Uba, Ubertica, Ultaar, Umgul, Upell, UR-1060, UR-2650, UR-3741, UR-8827, UR-9353, Uridia, Ursellin, Urun, Va’art, Vaced, Varvva, Vasha, Vectinia, Velmor, Velossia, Venaari, Vendusii, Vensor, Ventran, Veron Minor, Verossia, Vessitoar, Vex, Vidicx, Viidaav, Vishay, Vogel, Vondarc, Voniss, Vorkaa, Vretha, Vulta, VV-99-7JE-2N71, Wen’he’dinae, Werta, Whinndor, Wyveral, Xal, Xanas, Xoemefel, Xorao, Yagara, Yankirk, Yartiga, Yde, Yeshocq, Yout, Zchtek, Zelos, Zeolosia, Ziost, Zorbia, Zuliria, Zygia

• The visions that Ahsoka has feature the same distorted effect as Anakin’s visions in Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith .
• At one point in early story development, Ahsoka visited Boba Fett in jail to ask for details about Aurra Sing.
• Among the criminals on Ahsoka’s computer screen in the library are Bannamu (“last seen on Rodia. Wanted for armed robbery”) and Maysano (“last seen on Rodia. Wanted for murder”) and Aurra Sing.
• The dejarik holographic chess game makes a return appearance in The Clone Wars. It is also seen in the episode “The Deserter.”
• The helmets used by the Alderaanian guards have a similar tear-drop shaped domes later seen on Rebel Alliance fleet troopers aboard Princess Leia’s blockade runner in Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope.