“ It crossed her mind that she might be saving clone soldiers from death by biological agent so they could die from blaster and cannon round. It was a horrible thought. Karen Traviss
“ I fail to understand why gethes (Humans), talk about individuals versus society. They are the same thing. The action of every individual counts, and those individual acts of personal responsibility ac… Karen Traviss
“ But there hadn’t been one day since she had parted from Omega Squad on Qiilura nine months ago that she hadn’t agonized over the use of soldiers who had no choice, no rights, and no future in the Repu… Karen Traviss
“ Any sign of what killed him, Scorch?Let's ask Sev. He's a dead-body-ologist.[Sev examines the body and its arm falls off]Yep, he's dead alright.Sure you don't want a second opinion, Doc?Nah, I'm ready… Karen Traviss
“ We have an understanding. I don’t laugh at his skirt, and he doesn’t rip my head off.-Fi Skirata Karen Traviss
“ Touch me again, chakaar, and I’ll ram this into your carotid artery.I haven’t got one.Then I’ll have to keep stabbing you until I find somewhere else that bleeds copiously. Karen Traviss
“ This is how corruption begins. One small concession at a time. One thing you feel you have to do for a good reason. Karen Traviss
“ Mandalorians are surprisingly unconcerned with biological lineage. Their definition of offspring or parent is more by relationship than birth: adoption is extremely common, and it’s not unusual for so… Karen Traviss
“ For some reason that hurt most of all. If these kids didn’t know their culture and what made someone a Mando, then they had no purpose, no pride, and nothing to hold them and their clan together when… Karen Traviss
“ Darman was determined to make him welcome. ’Cuy, vod’ika. He slapped the seat next to him. Park your shebs there. We’d pour you some of the GAR-issue caf but we like you too much for that. We’re waiti… Karen Traviss
“ All ships... we are now at battle stations. I expect this will now be known as the Second Battle of Fondor. Karen Traviss
“ [After a horrible, crazy speeder race by Bardan]Thank you for flying Jedi Air. Jusik grinned and shook their hands. Have a nice afternoon.You’re all insane, said Sev. Karen Traviss
“ Your boys okay?Tired, edgy, but giving it all they’ve got. One of ‘em has sworn to get Vau, another is having a love affair with a woman he shouldn’t even look at, I’m collecting waifs and strays like… Karen Traviss
“ The Engineer began dismantling the helmet at a breakneck speed, stacking the components—faceplate, lining, mikes, data processor, even microfans—on the nearest flat surface, a hydroplane-like structur… Karen Traviss
“ That much took no Force techniques to achieve, because a confident air of purpose often opened more doors than an ID pass. He Karen Traviss
“ She understood that the Republic faced desperate times. She just wondered how many desperate measures that could justify. Somehow it seemed an affront to the Force to do this to fellow humans, even if… Karen Traviss
“ Revenge might give you a warm feeling, but unless it delivers some lasting results you might as well have a nice cup of mocha instead. Karen Traviss
