Great Jedi Purge

The Extermination of the Jedi Order--referred to in-universe as Order 66, Operation: Knightfall and The Great Jedi Purge--is a fictional historical event in the Star Wars space opera series created by George Lucas. It is a major plot element in the 2005 film Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, and is referenced in the Star Wars expanded universe. In the film, the Jedi are systematically eliminated by the Clone Army, on the order of the Sith Lord Darth Sidious. Obi-Wan Kenobi and Yoda are among a handful of known surviving Jedi. The first person to be issued this order was Clone Commander Cody (who until then was under the command of Jedi General Kenobi).

Order 66

In the episode "Fugitive" of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, it is revealed that Order 66 was genetically programmed into every clone's inhibitor chip so that they would be more obedient when the order was given.

Depiction

Order 66 begins shortly before the end of the Clone Wars, which had been conceived as part of a scheme by Chancellor Palpatine to eliminate the Jedi and establish himself as the Emperor of the galaxy. Operation: Knightfall refers to Order 66's execution against the Jedi Temple on Coruscant, led by Darth Vader himself.

Order 66 (podcast)

Order 66 is a weekly podcast focusing on the Star Wars Saga Edition roleplaying game, hosted by David Villegas and Chris Witt, although guests occasionally feature. Released each Sunday night, the episodes are generally one and a half hours.

Order 66 Guest Hosts

While the show is primarily hosted by Villegas and Witt, there have been several occasions when there have been special guest hosts. These have included Star Wars Roleplaying Game designers Rodney Thompson, Sterling Hershey, Gary Astleford, Christopher West, Gary M. Sarli, Patrick Stutzman, Jonathan Stevens and actor Sam Witwer.

Awards and recognition

At the 2009 ENnie Awards, the podcast was the silver winner for the Best Podcast category.

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