1942. For Galactic Republic
"I'm sorry Padmé. I swear I will use my life as a price to get Princess Leia back." Bail-Organa said.
Padmé-Amidala patted the back of Bail's hand and said, "Tell me."
"What?" Bail-Organa didn't react for a moment.
"Tell me... everything." Padmé said.
Bail-Organa sighed and told everything. They had been here, talking until night.
After the destruction of Jedi Order, Palpatine took over the power. Later, two armies attacked Duchy of Dawn and returned with a disastrous defeat. And then because of that tragic failure, Galactic Republic finally could no longer suppress its internal conflicts and was reorganized into the Galactic Empire overnight.
Then Duchy of Dawn surrendered, and Palpatine's throne became more stable. Galactic Empire intensified its exploitation of Mid Rim and Outer Rim territories, concentrated all wealth in Core Worlds, and then went on a rampage to prepare for war.
After that, there was the fall of Saleucami Planet, massacre, and the destruction of Confederacy of Independent Systems...
This series of earth-shaking changes made Padmé-Amidala silent. Although her body was extremely weak, the anger in her heart could not be suppressed. She clenched her fists and her body was shaking slightly.
"We were all fooled... everyone." Bail-Organa said, "This war brought Palpatine so many things, power, army, strength... Some people even said that even this war was a manipulated conspiracy. We failed and could only watch helplessly as he destroyed Galactic Republic and became emperor."
Padmé-Amidala was silent and trembling. She had not been shaken even when she heard the news that her daughter had been kidnapped. At this moment, she burst into tears. "Everything we once swore to protect has become nothing...Palpatine, he will pay the price for this!"
"Yes, there are many things we can do. Palpatine has spread terror everywhere in the galaxy, and his cruel exploitation has caused those planets that cannot survive to resist. It's just that his power is too strong, and the current resistance is just an increase in sacrifices... Fortunately, you are also awake, which will make us stronger." Bail-Organa said.
Padmé-Amidala smiled and nodded, "We still have too much to do, let's finish it together!"
"Then... it's Leia." Bail-Organa said in a heavy tone, "We have conducted a lot of investigations, but we can find very few clues. We found such a memory on the attendant robot WA-2V, which stores a computer virus. At the same time, those drones that were confused during the pursuit were also proven to have cracked the communication system and command system in advance, so that they would be confused."
"I believe you, Senator Organa. You must have tried your best to prevent this from happening, but Leia was still kidnapped. This only shows that the other party knows the true identity of Leia." Padmé-Amidala said.
"The kidnapper is invisible. When she broke into Leia's bedroom, she broke the glass, so she appeared in that moment. Two of our guards saw some shadows. With the help of the computer, we restored the kidnapper's appearance as much as possible." Bail-Organa took out a memory and called up the files inside.
I only saw a female figure wearing a tight-fitting combat uniform in the holographic projection, who was obviously a very hot figure. Although she couldn't see her appearance clearly, she could still see the tactical goggles on her eyes that emitted a faint blue light, as well as her long blond hair that was styled into a single ponytail.
"Their kidnapping also used robots, which shows that they have cutting-edge technical capabilities in robots and computers. Coupled with efficient cloaking devices, there is a high possibility that Duchy of Dawn did this kidnapping." Bail-Organa said.
"Archangel of Death...Tang Xiao." Padmé-Amidala closed his eyes and fell silent.
Dormé also said, "When Leia was just born, we discovered that there was a problem with R2-D2's actions. Later, after inspection, we found that someone had tampered with its program. If we judge it this way, the kidnappers may have been targeting it three years ago. Leia and the others. If it is really Duchy of Dawn... what are they planning? Duchy of Dawn may know Leia's life experience, but they have not told Palpatine... This is very worrying."
"I have posted a high bounty on the black market and will hire a group of top bounty Hunter and mercenaries to rescue Leia. I swear, I will definitely rescue her!" Bail-Organa said firmly.
Padmé-Amidala sighed and said, "There is no need to waste money, and there is no need to let those bounty Hunter die. Since it is probably Duchy of Dawn who did it, then no For example, go directly to Tang Xiao. Although they are both Sith Lord, Tang Xiao's behavior is different from Palpatine. If it was really him, he would not deny it."
Bail-Organa nodded thoughtfully.
"Senator Organa... I'm afraid I have to leave this matter to you. I just want to make sure that my daughter is still alive." Padmé-Amidala said.
"Don't worry, I will contact Tang Xiao immediately after I arrange it." Bail-Organa said.
As members of Congress, Bail-Organa naturally has a way to contact Tang Xiao, but the biggest difficulty is that Imperial Intelligence Department cannot know about it. Therefore, he must make preparations to ensure that he will not be monitored before contacting Tang Xiao.
Padmé-Amidala said again, "As for me, it's better to die..."
"Lady Padmé! No!" Dormé was afraid that Padmé would do something drastic again, so he quickly went up to hug her.
"Don't worry, Dormé." Padmé-Amidala patted Dormé on the back, and then said, "I am no longer a member of the parliament, so I can't fight with everyone in the parliament like before. In fact, when democracy no longer exists, the battle in the parliament has become very weak."
"You're right, Lady Padmé." Bail-Organa nodded with a wry smile.
Padmé-Amidala's expression became determined, "I will fight in another way, on another battlefield, as a dead man."
Although her voice was not loud, it was full of power, "I will never forget my original oath... I will protect Galactic Republic! Even if Galactic Republic has perished, then I will rebuild Galactic Republic in this ruins, brick by brick!"
She clenched her fists, "Galactic Empire and Palpatine are parasites attached to Galactic Republic! They absorbed the blood of Galactic Republic and gave birth to that twisted and ugly body! They must also be eliminated! As sinners who launched wars, destroyed democracy, and harmed living creatures!"
"So, you want to..." Bail-Organa also understood what Padmé-Amidala meant.
Padmé-Amidala said firmly, "Yes! I will raise the flag of resistance! Even if my strength is weak, I will fight Galactic Empire and Palpatine to the end! For freedom, for democracy, for... Galactic Republic!"