The Energy Center in Iziz, capital of Onderon, blazed into the sky, and that towering fire became the only source of light across at least half the city.
Against the backdrop of the dark city, the flames even painted the night sky red!
But for Iziz's defenders, this was only the beginning. Ahsoka Tano and the squad she led once again charged straight at the communications center, using EMP bombs to completely cripple the communications towers.
Immediately afterward, a Rebel Alliance squad infiltrated the area near the Unifar Temple and fired a rocket at it.
The rocket did not cause much damage. The sturdy temple had only lost a small corner of one wall, but many battle droids could be seen turning and running toward the temple. The droids formed a defensive line around its perimeter, guarding it closely against any possible attack.
That was right. Planet Regent Sanji Rush was afraid.
He had already relocated to the underground command center beneath the Unifar Temple, yet even more than two hundred meters underground, he still could not feel safe.
Seeing General Kalani standing steadily beside him with his hands behind his back, Sanji Rush flew into a rage. Pointing at Kalani's photoreceptors, he cursed, "This is your plan? This is your plan? Where the hell did you pull the city's defenders off to?!"
"The Rebel Alliance will not truly attack the Unifar Temple. They do not have the strength for it. But no matter. I would still be quite happy to play with them," General Kalani said blandly.
"Can you guarantee that?" Sanji Rush roared. "If they really break in, then it's all over! All over!"
"Please remain calm, Your Majesty. The Royal Guard under my command will steadfastly protect your safety," General Akhenaten Tandin said.
"Don't talk to me