1210. Resorting to force
The execution was finally over. The high platform in front of Unifar Temple was soaked in blood. No one tried to rescue the executed people.
Rebel Alliance was already frightened out of his wits, and naturally he did not dare to come over and confront Guardian's robot army at the high platform at this time. Even if they are confident in dealing with these robots, who knows where Thor Mech is, which easily wiped out hundreds of their elite warriors a few days ago?
Yes, Thor Mech, they all know the name now.
Because in the past few days, the Onderon news channel has been overwhelmingly promoting this ultimate war weapon. In their propaganda, Thor Mech can fight battleships and infantry, and destroying a fighter formation is just like playing.
Who knows how much bragging is in it? But Rebel Alliance didn't dare to test it himself.
After executing these prisoners, General Kalani announced another thing - the former regent Sanji-Rush wanted to assassinate the former king Ramses-Dundup, and had a fierce exchange of fire with Guardian. In the chaos, he shot himself in the back of the head and died. In order to maintain the normal operation of the planet, General Kalani immediately established a military government and declared Onderon to be in a state of war readiness.
Before the people had time to think about how Sanji-Rush, as the nominal Supreme Leader of the planet, personally assassinated Ramses-Dundup, who had long been a prisoner, and how he shot himself in the back of the head, General Kalani once again announced another blockbuster news——
The former kings Ramses-Dundup were acquitted.
On the one hand, it was obvious that he murdered the regent Sanji-Rush, established a military government, and entered a state of war readiness. It was obvious that he was going to engage in white terror. But on the other hand, he acquitted the former king Ramses-Dundup, who was deeply loved by the people?
Such a decision made everyone who watched the live broadcast on TV feel at a loss. They could not even tell whether these things were caused by Dundup as a counterattack to regain the dominance of the planet.
Also feeling at a loss was General Akhenaten-Tandin, the commander-in-chief of the planet's armed forces.
He stood behind, standing with Ramses-Dundup who still hadn't left.
Dundup is an old man in his 60s, with gray hair and a kind face. Although he is a little haggard, his eyes are still sharp.
General Tandin looked at Dundup, sighed and said, "I can no longer understand what these robots want to do... With all due respect, Your Majesty, the former king, they killed Sanji-Rush, but released you. I really don't understand what it means. If they wanted to let you return to the position of king, then why did they launch this coup?"
Ramses-Dundup shook his head and said, "They really want me to return to the position of king, but the prerequisite is that I must go and beg them. Otherwise, this Robot General will always keep Onderon under military control."
"But... why?" General Tandin asked, "If you can get the support of Count Dooku and legitimately return to the position of king, everyone on the planet, including me, is willing to support it. But in that case, why did they do it in the first place?"
Dundup patted General Tandin on the shoulder and said, "Because the situation has changed. Sanji-Rush When he was an officer under me, I could see this person. Too ambitious, but not very capable, Onderon, he can't handle it. Count Dooku is not stupid, keeping this useless useless person will not be beneficial to his rule. And...Republic Fleet is coming soon."
"Galactic Republic? Will they send a fleet? This is an invasion!" General Tandin was shocked.
Dundup said, "Actually, Rebel Alliance had contacted me when I was in prison, hoping that I would stand up to support their actions, but I refused. The two sides of this war, Confederacy of Independent Systems and Galactic Republic, the same corruption, the same no future. My original intention was not to join any party, just like Mandalore, to join Neutral Alliance and not participate in this war... However, they did not give me a chance to choose."
He continued, "The emergence of the Rebel Alliance is also a harm to our planet. What do our people need? They need to stay away from war, need a job that earns money, and then make money to support their families. But what Rebel Alliance brings to our people is also war. They have no other effect except making the planet more chaotic and even civil war."
"I originally thought that the people would really stand on the Rebel Alliance's side." General Tandin said with a frown.
"That's because behind the Rebel Alliance is Galactic Republic. If you really want the people to choose, the result will probably disappoint you - don't forget, most people on this planet work in the industries of Fourth Group and Tyran Heavy Industries." Dundup glanced at him.
General Tandin sighed, "So the king of this planet must be you, Your Majesty Dumbledore."
"Don't call me Your Majesty, I will not be this king." Dundup said firmly, "As far as I know, the one who let me go is Governor of Dawn Star Planet Tang Xiao's plan. His wishful thinking is very clear. He wants me to unite the people of Onderon and then fight to the death with Galactic Republic. I will never let him get his wish."
"Then what should we do now? Onderon, what should we do?" General Tandin asked.
"I hope Galactic Republic and Confederacy of Independent Systems will decide the winner as soon as possible. This is the only thing we can pray for." After Dundup finished speaking, he patted Tandin on the shoulder, then walked out of the side door and left Unifar Temple.
The judgments of Tang Xiao, Dundup, General Kalani and others were not wrong. Galactic Republic finally chose to resort to force on the issue of Onderon.
In Anakin-Skywalker and Ahsoka-Tano back to Coruscant, place After reporting what happened to Onderon to Galactic Senate and Supreme Strategic Command, the haggard-looking speaker, Sheev-Palpatine, met them in person.
"His Excellency the Chancellor, you look very bad." Anakin-Skywalker was concerned.
"Ahem... I already asked Mas-Amedda to postpone the meeting yesterday, but those contents cannot be pushed back no matter what." Palpatine coughed a few times, and his face became paler. "Tell me more about Onderon."
"Onderon's things are far less important than your health, His Excellency the Chancellor." Anakin said.
"I can still hold on, Anakin. Congressman Byss found some expensive medicines for me, and now my condition is improving. But I told Congressman Byss that based on my salary, I can't afford the price of these medicines." Palpatine steeled himself and made a little joke.
Then he said seriously, "On Onderon, there is not only the production line of Separatists's latest battleship - Behemoth-class battlecruiser, but also the home planet of Mina-Senator Bonteri who have been fighting on both sides of our war and advocating peace. I also watched the execution that happened yesterday. The death of Senator Mina probably means that some terrible changes are taking place within Separatists... Therefore, the significance of Onderon is very important."
Palpatine spoke earnestly. He looked like a politician who cared about the country and the people and persisted even though he was ill. You could tell from that. Just a few days ago, he had a shocking battle with Das-Malthael on Planet Korriban.
Anakin was moved by his appearance, walked over and helped Palpatine to sit on the sofa, and then reported Onderon's matter to Palpatine.
After listening to his report, Palpatine patted the back of Anakin's hand and said earnestly, "I know you have doubts about your choice, Anakin, but in my opinion, in Onderon, you did nothing wrong. Separatists's influence there is deeply rooted, and it cannot be reversed by a small group of people carrying out terrorist attacks... I have reservations about Master Yoda's arrangement."
"This is Master Windu's plan." Anakin said.
"Oh, it's him... That's not surprising." Palpatine smiled, "In short, Onderon's affairs must come to an end. In the past few days, 501st Legion has also been reorganized in Coruscant and is ready to go to war. I hope it will still be you."
"What are you going to do?" Anakin frowned. He had already guessed this outcome, but he still asked.
"Go... capture Onderon." Palpatine's tone suddenly became colder, and he slowly said these words.
"But His Excellency the Chancellor, we have just made a promise to the people of Onderon that they will make their own decisions about their own planet. But at this time, we are sending troops first. This may be a bit..." Anakin-Skywalker frowned.
"After the incident at Thor Mech, the situation at Onderon is irreversible, and we must let them return to the embrace of Galactic Republic, so sending troops directly is the only option. "Palpatine said calmly, "You have been in charge of Onderon's affairs before, so you are the best person to tell them how powerful Galactic Republic is."
His words had a certain meaning, and seemed to be excusing Anakin, but on another level, they were implying that his decision made Onderon's situation irreversible, so he could only bear the consequences of sending troops to invade.
Anakin was not keen enough to hear the meaning behind the words of these old political foxes, but he could also read from Palpatine's words that he wanted to wipe his own butt. He was still a little hesitant.
"You have to remember, Anakin. No matter when, no matter what happens, I will always be on your side. Chancellor's Office's door will always be open for you." Palpatine said.
After hearing Palpatine's assurance that it was timely help, Anakin-Skywalker finally made up his mind and nodded heavily, "I understand! I will personally bring an end to the Onderon incident!"
For no reason, he thought of the Thor Mech driver he had never met before, and the fear and hesitation he read in the driver's thoughts that day.
"Before this, you should have one day off, how about you take a good rest?" Palpatine noticed that Anakin was a little distracted and said very thoughtfully.
Anakin thought for a while and said, "I really need to relax. I want to go to Naboo... but..."
"Don't worry, I will tell Master Windu that you are still on the front line. I know your mother is there. This is human nature. Master Windu they don't allow it, but how can I stop it? This is a little secret between us, right? Well... cough cough cough cough cough!" Palpatine smiled, but seemed to be involved in the disease again, and coughed violently again.
Anakin said gratefully, "Thank you, His Excellency the Chancellor. You also need to ensure your own health."
"You go ahead, don't waste time. I've also made an appointment with the doctor." Palpatine waved his hand to chase people away. It was clearly a joke between old friends.
After Anakin walked away, Sheev-Palpatine straightened up, and his original weak look disappeared. He said to himself lightly, "Chosen One, this is my future... hehehehe... And what step can you see? Archangel of Death."
Naboo, in a beautiful manor far away from the city.
Anakin-Skywalker arrived here on a dusty hoverbike. He jumped off without caring about the hoverbike stopping, and a stream of smoke ran directly into the manor.
But when he came to the house, his footsteps slowed down, for fear of disturbing the people inside.
Through the window, he saw that when he was picking up rags at Tatooine, the etiquette robot C-3PO, which was assembled from the scrap parts, was pushing a wheelchair and taking the people on it to bask in the sun.
And robots Rock-Johnson, who look like a bald man, are also accompanying them, or rather, Guardian.
Because this mission in Onderon was very secret, Anakin left Johnson with Naboo to accompany the man in the wheelchair——
His mother, Shmi-Skywalker!
Anakin opened the door and walked over, greeted C-3PO and Rock-Johnson, and then asked eagerly, "How is my mother doing now?"
"Little... Little Ani... don't go... to the west to pick up trash... the... scavengers over there... are unreasonable..." Shmi-Skywalker, who was sitting in a wheelchair, murmured.
The voice was extremely hoarse and leaky, and it was difficult to distinguish the original voice.
Anakin-Skywalker's face was full of sorrow, and he looked at his mother. I only saw that Shmi-Skywalker's skin was gray and dull, and there were many dark red spots. These were corpse spots!
This is clearly the appearance of a person who has been dead for a long time!
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