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On the Dreadnought-class heavy cruiser bridge, Ling Liang was startled by Darth-Malthael who suddenly appeared behind him, "It's... always... Lord Archangel of Death."
Das-Malthael nodded and said, "Eri-Xiang City seems to have been controlled, which is good. Eriadu System Campaign, you first triggered a hyperspace storm to expand the stellar flare, and then used Nightfall Plan to capture Eri-Xiang City in less than a month, which is good."
Ling Liang nodded, but accepted the praise calmly, and said, "Under such a battle situation, my plan can be implemented smoothly. This is also the result of everyone in the army fighting for their lives."
Das-Malthael looked out the window at the still war-torn city with his hands behind his back, and said in a deep voice, "After the success of this battle, you will be promoted to Army General."
Ling Liang stood at attention, saluted, and said, "I will definitely fulfill my mission."
"Next, I will practice in seclusion, Eriadu system, leave it to you. Sefrans-Tann, I have other uses."
"Yes!"
21BBY, August 26th.
Eriadu The capital Eri-Xiang City was completely captured. During this battle, more than 1.7 million Galactic Republic defenders were killed and more than 22 million civilian casualties were suffered.
Fourth Civilization Army also paid a heavy price in the destruction of more than 400,000 robots and the casualties of more than 20,000 soldiers.
After Eri-Xiang City was captured, Fourth Civilization fleet immediately issued a global notice, requiring all cities on Eriadu to surrender immediately. If there was resistance, everyone would be destroyed!
At the same time, Fourth Civilization is offering a reward of 100 million credits to track down the whereabouts of Governor Republic 18th Army Wilhuff-Tarkin.
And in order to alleviate the current famine on Eriadu, Fourth Civilization also sent transport ships to transfer the population of some of the cities with the most severe famine to Eriadu satellite.
But that's all they can do. After all, war is still the most important thing.
On August 31st, Galactic Republic Capital Coruscant, Galactic Republic Supreme Strategic Command Command Center.
A communications soldier received the message and turned back to the officer and said, "Sir, Eriadu has confirmed the surrender. Legion Governor Wilhuff-Tarkin is still missing."
However, the officer did not report the news immediately. Instead, he looked around and said to him, "You follow me."
The signalman was taken to the conference room and immediately a new signalman took his place.
In the conference room, the officer said calmly, "Eriadu has not surrendered, and is still resisting tenaciously."
"But... sir..." The communications soldier was a little confused.
"Okay, cut off all Eriadu's communications, and then remember, Eriadu is still resisting." The officer repeated.
"Yes, I understand, sir." The signal soldier understood immediately.
"After the matter here is over, I will allow you to retire, and the retirement allowance will be paid at the level of sergeant." The general said.
"Yes! Thank you, sir!"
"According to the calculations of astronomers, the hyperspace storm will completely cease in three days, that is, August 34. By then, the hyperspace channel will once again be able to pass large-scale fleets." In Galactic Senate Building, Chancellor's Office Among them, Sheev-Palpatine met the second person of Jedi Order, Jedi Master Mace-Windu.
Master Windu nodded and said, "But is the parliament still arguing over whether to transport food to rescue civilians or send a fleet to attack Separatists?"
"What do you think? Master Windu." Palpatine asked.
Master Windu's face darkened, "You have made many decisions without authorization, His Excellency the Chancellor. Don't you think it's a bit redundant to ask my opinion now?"
"You are right. While Galactic Senate is still arguing over such trivial things, the soldiers and civilians of Eriadu are bravely resisting Separatists's attack. They have suffered heavy casualties." Sheev-Palpatine said, "You always think that I have overstepped too much in the parliament, but the reality is here. From Naboo 12 years ago to Eriadu now, the shortcomings of the parliament have never changed. But we are still hoping for victory."
As Palpatine spoke, he turned on the holographic projection, called up some communication records, and said, "Now, Eri-Xiang City has occupied more than 80% of the area, and we have never been able to contact Governor Tarkin. The situation with Eriadu is imminent... We must make a decision as soon as possible."
"But some of the news I heard is that Eriadu has been occupied." Master Windu looked grim.
"There are news like this every day, Eriadu was occupied, Delon system was occupied, and there was even a rebellion in Coruscant." Palpatine smiled bitterly, "But what we have to do is make the right response."
"The hyperspace storm is over in three days. You have assembled the fleet at Dacanner." Master Windu said.
"Eriadu, we can't hold on for three more days, my friend." Sheev-Palpatine shook his head and sighed softly, "Losing Eriadu, we will completely lose Western Reaches of the galaxy's initiative, which is something we absolutely don't want to see."
"Then do you have any other plans? Under such circumstances." Master Windu frowned.
"Well, when we attacked Modell Sector before, Master Yoda wasn't..."
"Don't even think about it! Palpatine!!" Master Windu suddenly became furious and shouted loudly, "You should know how much Master Yoda paid to forcefully open the hyperspace channel! His body has not recovered yet!"
Sheev-Palpatine also waved his hands in embarrassment and said, "This is just one of the countermeasures. I will not have any compulsion. In short, I will try my best to promote the adoption of this combat plan in the parliament - send a fleet to Eriadu system instead of a grain ship."
After saying that, he sighed again with regret, "I hope Master Yoda will recover soon, Galactic Republic, we can't live without him."
"Actually, this bill is definitely going to be passed, isn't it?" Master Windu no longer wanted to follow his example. He put his hands on the desk and leaned in front of Palpatine. He gritted his teeth and asked, "Given your control over the parliament!"
"Haha, none of us know until the motion is officially voted on." Palpatine smiled slightly.
"Open the hyperspace channel for Eriadu system. I will go there now." Master Yoda said calmly in the high tower meeting hall of Jedi Temple.
"This is impossible! Master Yoda! Your body..." Master Windu quickly tried to stop it.
"Sith and our war, if this is... already..." Master Yoda wanted to say something meaningful, but he closed his mouth only halfway. He looked at Master Windu deeply, with a very complicated look in his eyes, then turned around silently, and walked out of the meeting hall with a cane.
"It's not worth it, Master Yoda." Master Windu said from behind.
"Eriadu's billions of people, for..." Master Yoda said without looking back, "It's very worth it."