The Galactic Republic had completely secured air superiority within Onderon's atmosphere. Aside from a small number of Vulture droid fighters still resisting with the support of ground-based anti-aircraft fire, the skies no longer belonged to Onderon.
Hundreds of transport ships gathered in orbit began restarting their engines and entering the atmosphere, delivering vast quantities of troops and supplies to the surface.
The Galactic Republic Army's landing operation on Onderon was now fully underway. At that moment, a staff officer approached and saluted. "General Skywalker, we have established fifteen landing zones around Izzy City, surrounding the city from three directions. Please issue orders for the next phase of operations."
"The landing sites are thirty kilometers from Izzy City's urban area! There are large numbers of civilians still inside the city, so avoid using long-range heavy firepower whenever possible. All fire support will be provided by air assets!" Anakin Skywalker said loudly. "All AT-TE walkers are to delay landing! Use TX-130s as the assault force and push directly into the city!"
"Yes, sir!" An Army General beside him immediately relayed the orders.
Anakin continued, "The first wave of landing forces must not exceed two hundred thousand men. First, ensure sufficient logistical supplies! Then launch an attack on the city immediately, with follow-up forces arriving in succession!"
"Yes, sir!"
"Keep communications open at every command level. Assign one Acclamator-class assault ship to enter the atmosphere for each of the three landing directions, serving as intermediate command centers! This ship will remain in planetary orbit as the high command center, coordinating the overall operation!" Anakin continued issuing orders.
He was already battle-hardened, and operational command came naturally to him as well. He quickly finalized the deployment, while officers at every level began arranging their subordinate combat units according to the pre-established battle plan. As