2540, Searching for Hydra
Marshal Matt Horner frowned slightly as he looked over the report before him. "This report is somewhat exaggerated. Still, I do think Lin Nanyi would be better suited for this operation. In terms of command style and combat experience, he is indeed someone worth cultivating. Give the younger generation more opportunities. Besides..."
He paused, then said, "We must also consider another issue—that this operation will require coordination with General Grievous. During the Clone Wars, Lin Nanyi had dealings with General Grievous. That should be of some use. Grievous is not an easy person to get along with."
Qi Jian considered it, then finally nodded. "That makes sense. The Eastern Territory is far from the homeland. Handling this 'Meteor Plan' discreetly would also allow Lin Nanyi to stay away from the center of the storm for the time being. Very well. Let General Malcolm Granger take charge of the fleet in the Kira planet war zone, with General Townes as deputy commander."
With the meeting concluded, the Meteor Plan began to move forward in secret.
Deputy Chief of Staff Winston McCarr returned to his office and irritably tossed the day's report to his adjutant. "Watch your wording when you write reports! Marshal Horner directly pointed out today that this report was exaggerated! And the analysis reports on personnel assignments need to be as detailed as possible. Political considerations must be included as well. Why was that part omitted from Lin Nanyi's assessment report?"
"My apologies, Deputy Chief of Staff. That was our oversight." The adjutant hurriedly lowered his head and admitted his mistake.
"Fine. It seemed that Chief of Staff Qi had been wavering over Lin Nanyi as a candidate, which was why he ultimately chose him. Go make the arrangements for what comes next. Remember, Lin