Next to the Kaminoans, there is no greater authority on the clone forces of the Republic than authors Karen Traviss and Ryan Kaufman. They have teamed up to present the ultimate Guide to the Grand Army of the Republic in Star Wars Insider #84. Find out the specifics behind the clone order of battle, individual units, equipment, weapons, and clone heroes like Captain Fordo, Commander Bacara, Sergeant Fox and Captain Jag. It's the guide clone-fans have been waiting for!

Attention citizens of the newly formed Galactic Empire! It is your patriotic duty to stay abreast of the changes sweeping the galaxy, and HoloNet News is your galactic source for vital information. Learn the history of our new Emperor. Find out what you can do to keep the Empire secure, and keep a look out for treasonous Senator and Jedi Knights that may try to corrupt you! HoloNet News returns for a special inaugural edition.

The Art of Revenge of the Sith continues to explore the amazing concept art generated for Episode III, as author J.W. Rinzler shares pieces that didn't make it into the hardcover book. Your art also makes the cut, with Bantha Tracks devoting several pages to fan art submissions.

Come face to face with varactyls, gelagrubs and nos monsters as author Dan Wallace introduces you to the Creatures of Episode III. Drawn by the Force talks about Quinlan Vos and Darth Vader as Dark Horse Star Wars Comics get even darker. Technical Readout examines the Geonosis Arena, Ask the Master figures out how many days pass in Episode III, and Scouting the Galaxy examines the validity of Star Wars collectible claims made on "That '70s Show."

Also in this issue, Jedi Library explores the two massive upcoming tomes from Chronicle Books, The Star Wars Poster Book by Steve Sansweet and Pete Vilmur, and Star Wars Chronicles: The Prequels by Steve Sansweet and Pablo Hidalgo. As a bonus, author Vilmur begins a three-part series of expanded articles offering further insights into the history of Star Wars posters, starting this issue with the posters of Episode IV.

Star Wars Insider #84, the magazine of Hyperspace: The Official Star Wars Fan Club, starts shipping to subscribers this week. It's available in three different covers. It will start shipping to newsstands starting September 26. That week, check back for the starwars.com online supplement for issue #84 for exclusive articles and added content to the magazine experience.

If you're not already a Hyperspace member, what are you waiting for? Make the jump today!