1928. The end of Confederacy of Independent Systems (1)
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He took the wrong first step. Although he suddenly woke up later and kept trying to get back on the right track, it was no longer possible. That wrong move made him a disposable chess piece forever. No matter how hard he struggled, he could not get rid of this fact. But no matter what, I admire him, because it is precisely because of his efforts and practice that he ignited the spark in the galaxy. ——Tang Xiao, "The Fourth Interview with the Emperor of the Empire", Chapter 9 of Part Three, talking about Count Dooku.
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In fact, when Sola-Balk died full of inner disappointment for Count Dooku and the sadness that his beliefs could not be realized, he did not know that at this time, Count Dooku and Confederacy of Independent Systems no longer existed.
Including why Slaughter-class battleship raided Felucia with a single ship and carried out what can be said to be a suicidal attack, it is also for this reason.
That's right, before the fall of Felucia, Confederacy of Independent Systems had been destroyed first and disappeared in the long history of the Milky Way.
Back to three days ago, at the same time that Galactic Empire's ground troops were being harassed by Reaper, and Das-Vader also sent four Dark Jedi Knight to encircle and suppress Reaper, Confederacy of Independent Systems's capital, Raxus Prime.
Among Confederacy Parliament, the seats that were originally filled with people were now sparsely occupied, and at least two-thirds of the seats were empty. Most of the remaining members sitting in their seats had emotions such as anger and despair on their faces.
Because everyone present clearly knew that Confederacy of Independent Systems was unsustainable in this war.
After Saleucami Planet's defense line fell, nothing could stop Galactic Empire's main fleet from attacking Confederacy of Independent Systems's core hinterland. Even if the Empire Fleet's Highest Commander Das-Vader allowed the fleet to rest in Saleucami Planet's place for more than half a month in order to ensure the stability of the logistics supply line, this only slowed down the speed of Confederacy of Independent Systems's demise.
After completing the rest, Das-Vader asked Empire main fleet to use Saleucami Planet as a base to divide the attack, and at the same time attack Felucia, Osus Planet, Beldron Planet, Tula Planet, Mulcana planet, Drallert Planet launched a decisive offensive.
And now Confederacy of Independent Systems has no more fleets to resist the extremely powerful navy of the Galactic Empire. Therefore, Imperial fleet drove straight in, easily disintegrating the weak peripheral defenses of these planets, and immediately launched a landing operation!
In the landing battles on these planets, Galactic Empire invested a total of more than 1.5 million troops! This is a decisive battle that ends in one battle!
Count Dooku stood at the top of Senate Chamber. He looked at the VIP seats at the venue. There were 12 seats here. They were originally occupied by the core members of Confederacy of Independent Systems, but now...
Tang Xiao has already taken Duchy of Dawn to make peace with the Galactic Empire alone, so naturally he will not come here. Of course Fourth Group's top director Glosse-Shelbia, Trade Federation Governor Newt Gunray and InterGalactic Banking Clan (M) co-chairman San Hill, who had always followed the lead of Tang Xiao, also left.
And Merchant Guilds has long been dismembered, and the guild chairman Shu Mai was killed, so naturally that seat is vacant...
Technological Alliance Foreman Watto-Tambo surrendered to the Galactic Empire, Semirres Planet also surrendered, and their councilor Thunbark-Tula died in the battle among Saleucami planetary battle.
Zyggeria had already been captured by Imperial fleet before the fall of Saleucami Planet. Queen Mira Ji-Xintel was killed by Das-Vader herself, and the slave trade the Empire she established fell to pieces.
Former Quarren Isolation League and current Dak Planet councilor Dix also did not attend this meeting. Although Dak Planet has not said it clearly at present, they are already inclined to surrender directly. After all, Dak Planet did not publicly join Confederacy of Independent Systems after the civil war ended, but only provided support through trade and OEM models. If they publicly announced their support for the Galactic Empire, then at least Galactic Empire would not do anything to them openly.
Among these 12 seats, only the top director of Super Communications Industry Group, Per Nudo, the chairman of the Corporate Alliance, Parcel Argent, and the chairman of the Retailer Alliance, who was later promoted to a core member, are still there.
In addition, MP Gran is currently the leader of the new Rim Faction Senator Ainlee-Tim. As the leader of the majority in the parliament, Confederacy of Independent Systems has participated in every parliament. As well as Confederacy of Independent Systems Minister of Internal Affairs, Claire-Underwood from Dawn Star Planet are also attending.
Claire-Underwood is the wife of Dawn Prime Minister of the Duchy Francis-Underwood, but after she accepted the position of Confederacy of Independent Systems Minister of Internal Affairs, her position also changed, so she still stays with Raxus Prime.
Count Dooku closed his eyes and adjusted his emotions slightly. When he opened his eyes again, that determined look appeared in his eyes again.
He is the leader of Confederacy of Independent Systems. No matter how desperate the current war situation is, he must stand proudly here and hold up the last broken dome of Confederacy of Independent Systems that is about to collapse.
On his still energetic face, the wrinkles have become deeper and deeper. He is exhausted physically and mentally and is unable to stop the erosion of time, making him look much older than before, but he still perseveres.
Just compare it to 6 years ago, when Confederacy of Independent Systems was founded, when he stood at the Geonosis venue and made an impassioned speech. At that time, he was so high-spirited and majestic. But now, the person standing on Confederate Congress is just an old, weak, and pretending to be calm old man.
"Galactic Empire is attacking our core planet! There are now more than 100,000 Imperial Stormtroopers on Mulcana planet! If we don't think of a way, we won't even have our hometown anymore..." Corporate Alliance Chairman Parcel Argent's voice was trembling.
"Maybe this war should not continue. I think we should carefully consider surrender." Ainlee-Tim said.
Count Dooku raised his eyes and glanced at the Gran member, and said calmly, "We still have one last chance. I will send Devastation-class battleship to cooperate with Slaughter-class battleship attacks, while Galactic Empire's attention is on the ground battlefield, he breaks into these planets directly and uses the secret weapon, Dragon's breath, to annihilate Imperial Stormtroopers on the planet!"