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"What did Octavian Grant say?" Palpatine asked.
"He believes that unless we mass a fleet more than ten times larger and launch a direct assault, the Yag'Dhul system will forever stand in the way of his 20th Army," the Chief of Staff said.
"The Governor Grant I know is not someone who gives up so easily." Palpatine smiled faintly.
"Jedi Master Shaak Ti, attached to the 20th Army, shares the same opinion. The Yag'Dhul system indeed possesses natural barriers that are difficult to overcome," the Chief of Staff said.
"Then what is the Supreme Strategic Command's current opinion?" Master Windu asked.
"The Separatists triggered a hyperspace storm in the Eriadu system. That is the primary reason why the Eriadu system is now in such peril—we do not lack the strength to reinforce it; we simply cannot send reinforcements. Master Obi-Wan Kenobi is currently locked in fierce battle with the Separatists on Malastare, but that does nothing to help the situation in the Eriadu system," the Chief of Staff said. "We believe the only solution is to open a new front."
Palpatine gave an interested oh. "Oh~~ A new front?"
"That's right, a front that can directly threaten Dawn Star Planet. According to our assessment, Dawn Star Planet has committed the vast majority of its strength toward the Eriadu system. If we can threaten their flank, we may disrupt their deployment," the Chief of Staff said.
"The route through the Yag'Dhul system has already been blocked, and Malastare is also engulfed in battle. We have no other hyperspace routes we can use to strike Dawn Star Planet," Master Windu said.
"Hmm... there is, indeed, a route to attack Dawn Star Planet," Master Yoda suddenly said.
"Oh! Master Yoda, you must have some truly insightful thoughts on the matter." Sheev