2678. Sacrifice
Wilhuff-Tarkin walked forward, but saw that Das-Vader still didn't look back, just stood there coldly. He also felt the biting chill radiating from the other party's body, and couldn't help but slow down.
He thought for a while and said, "I am extremely grateful to you for saving Garrosh-Tarkin. I will always owe you a favor. Whatever you need me to do, as long as I can do it, I will definitely do it."
Wilhuff-Tarkin paused and then said, "As for the rebel fleet that kidnapped Garrosh, I will also do my best to pursue it. All the forces of the Imperial Fourth Army and Twelfth Army will fully cooperate."
Das-Vader still didn't make any move, he just stood there, the sound of heavy breathing coming from under the black helmet mask.
Huchi... Huchi... Huchi...
Wilhuff-Tarkin began to sweat from his forehead, and he began to have some unknown premonitions in his heart. So he took a deep breath and said seriously, "In three months, Tarkin's battle station will conduct a connection test with Death Star main body. In order to ensure that Death Star main body can be transported smoothly to Scarif, I solemnly propose that you be responsible for the security work of the entire project."
This directly places a heavy emphasis on being responsible for Death Star's security work, which means that Das-Vader will have the power to intervene in all aspects of Death Star's entire project. And it is logical that when the construction of Death Star is finally completed, the army responsible for security work will naturally become the garrison of Death Star.
In other words, this invitation is equivalent to making Das-Vader become the highest military Commander in the entire Death Star project!
Originally, this chip Wilhuff-Tarkin was intended to be used to conduct some political transactions with Orman-Tagge. After all, he had just been promoted to Imperial Marshal, and he was in the spotlight for a while. Coupled with the recent unfavorable war situation for Northern Territory, Wilhuff-Tarkin thought that he might be able to take this opportunity to push Orman-Tagge over to deal with Dunn-Vesex.
Wilhuff-Tarkin feels that according to the situation where Tagge family has been on the verge of civil war recently, Orman-Tagge will most likely bow down because of this.
But now, in order to save his unscrupulous son, Wilhuff-Tarkin couldn't care less.
He knew very well that if this matter was not handled properly, Garrosh-Tarkin might lose his life! And this is just the beginning. If the charge of colluding with the rebels is proven, then maybe the entire Tarkin family will suffer disaster!
At this time, Das-Vader, who had been silent, finally spoke, "You should know what happened here."
Wilhuff-Tarkin lowered his head and said, "I know. All this stems from the failure of our operation in Dak Planet and the sudden betrayal of Mon Calamari. General Garrosh-Tarkin, who was conducting diplomatic activities, was caught off guard and captured. I will personally report this matter to His Majesty the Emperor and be willing to accept the punishment."
He paused and then said, "In the process of assessing the Ukio rebellion, Lord Vader you were accidentally attacked by Mon Calamari. The Mon Calamari rebel fleet hijacked Admiral Garrosh-Tarkin, and used Iskalon planet The lives of all civilians in E are used as a threat to force our army to retreat. In order to take care of the overall situation and save the lives of more than 30 million people on Iskalon planet, you have to retreat temporarily in exchange for the lives of General Garrosh-Tarkin and the people of Iskalon planet."
Wilhuff-Tarkin tentatively took a step forward and saw that Das-Vader did not respond, so he said, "Everything I promised will be completely implemented. Garrosh-Tarkin will also be dismissed from Admiral of the Navy's military rank because of this dereliction of duty..."
He moved forward step by step, and finally came to Garrosh-Tarkin. He gritted his teeth and said, "You, get up right now! Get back! You are a disgrace!"
Garrosh-Tarkin felt that the mountain-like pressure on his body suddenly relaxed, and he immediately got up. However, through the porthole of the battleship, he could still see the tragic scene of Iskalon planet being bombed. He gritted his teeth and roared, "This is what you did! A planet with more than 30 million people, in your mouth, is it just a line of text in a combat report!? It was obviously you who ordered their massacre!! Why can you still be so at ease!!!"
"That's enough!!" Wilhuff-Tarkin was already furious. He interrupted Garrosh with a roar and said loudly, "You are responsible for all this!! Can't the lives of 30 million people bring you back your sanity? Now, get out of here..."
"The Empire!!" A bursting sound suddenly interrupted all their conversations. The sound was deafening and almost made people dizzy!
Das-Vader finally turned around at this time, and the dark and terrifying body seemed to be shrouded in a black shadow. There was no doubt that he used Dark Side Force just now!
He walked step by step in front of Wilhuff-Tarkin. The dark and terrifying mask was less than ten centimeters away from Tarkin's face! The terrifying pressure almost made Wilhuff-Tarkin unsteady.
"... It is not allowed, the existence of traitors." Das-Vader slowly finished the second half of the sentence.
All I saw was that he suddenly stretched out his hand without looking back, grabbed Garrosh-Tarkin out of nowhere, and grabbed his neck!
Although Garrosh-Tarkin was also tall and tall, in front of Das-Vader who was more than two meters tall, he was still lifted up without any resistance.
The pain of suffocation made Garrosh-Tarkin struggle violently. He punched and kicked Das-Vader. However, his physical fitness, which was comparable to that of an elite in the military, could not even be scratched when hit on that black armor!
"No... no!" Wilhuff-Tarkin shook his head and shouted, "No! I can handle this matter!! Garrosh will never step out of the house from now on! His military position will be revoked! Everything can be solved!"
But Das-Vader's hand was as steady as a rock, and Garrosh-Tarkin struggled even more fiercely...
Wilhuff-Tarkin said quickly, he did not dare to go up and take action, he just danced in front of Darth-Vader, "Listen, Death Star's command is given to you! It's yours! My The entire fleet of the Fourth Army and Twelfth Army will be dispatched to you! I will find the rebel fleet of Mon Calamari within a month! No, half a month... give me three days!"
Garrosh-Tarkin's struggle became weaker and weaker, and his face turned purple from suppressing it, but he still did not give up, and his weak fists continued to hit Das-Vader's arm.
"Don't do this! I beg you! He is still young! He is only eighteen years old! He doesn't know what he is doing!" Wilhuff-Tarkin said almost in a pleading tone.
There was a crisp click, and Garrosh-Tarkin's limbs immediately drooped down, without any movement.
"I can give him Honor's death." Das-Vader said slowly in a dull voice.
Wilhuff-Tarkin was stunned, and he knelt down weakly. With a pop, Garrosh-Tarkin's body fell in front of him. The red face, with an expression full of pain and distortion, almost occupied his entire field of vision.
"Betraitors will never receive mercy." Das-Vader's demonic voice sounded, "This matter ends here. Tarkin family will not be implicated."
Several Death Trooper came over, covered Garrosh-Tarkin's body with a Galactic Empire flag, and then stood coldly in front of Wilhuff-Tarkin.
This is telling him to get out of here.
Wilhuff-Tarkin stood up, his eyes had become cold and sinister again, almost without any emotion. He waved his hand and asked his guards to come over and put Garrosh-Tarkin's body on an anti-gravity stretcher.
Then he supported his son's body and walked towards the outside of the bridge.
After walking a few steps, he suddenly turned back and said coldly, "I suggest you stop bombing, Lord Vader."
His tone was as ghastly as the dead, "Leave a fleet to station here. The remaining people on the planet, the old, the weak, the sick, and the disabled will be kept as hostages. All others who can still move will be expelled. Let them spread the fear of the Empire to every corner of the galaxy."
"Very good suggestion, Governor Tarkin." Das-Vader glanced at the captain standing at a loss and said calmly, "Follow it."
"Yes... yes..."
This riot that occurred on the agricultural planet Ujio triggered a series of chain reactions that finally came to an end on Iskalon planet.
Galactic Empire's propaganda machine was in full force, describing the riot as a despicable rebellion caused by a conspiracy between rebels and Separatists (Kingdom of Dawn).
Moreover, the rebels kidnapped Imperial Admiral Garrosh-Tarkin who was conducting diplomatic activities at Dak Planet, and also launched a massacre at Iskalon planet, resulting in the death of tens of millions of people.
According to this incident, Galactic Empire once again strengthened its internal control and continued to equate Rebel Alliance's actions with terrorism. In addition, the activities of the Rebel Alliance have now begun to become low-key. It seems that on the surface, this counter-insurgency activity like Blitz has received very good results.
The Empire's propaganda machine also praised this victory, and even claimed that Kingdom of Dawn was involved in Ukio's rebellion, and that they had a main fleet infiltrated. But in front of the brave and invincible Darth-Lord Vader, even Kingdom of Dawn fleet was vulnerable. In the end, he abandoned his helmet and armor and lost his troops. He had to rely on despicable acts such as kidnapping and extortion to save his life.
With the Imperial Intelligence Bureau's attack on Heavy Fist internally, and the victory of Das-Vader externally, Galactic Empire's national morale, which had been low due to the failure of Company One's series, was once again boosted.
False and exaggerated propaganda began to make many people believe that the Empire was back on the track of victory. They believe that after a thorough internal rectification, the forces of the Empire will unite to fight against Kingdom of Dawn, and will have the last laugh!
On some planets in Imperial frontier, some ragged beggars began to appear. Most of these beggars are of the aquatic race. They are thirsty and dying. In order to get a mouthful of sewage from the the Empire relief station not far away, they have to keep telling in pubs and on the streets how the rebellious mob destroyed Iskalon planet...
While Galactic Empire was working to quell Rebel Alliance's riot, Kingdom of Dawn was quietly dispatching troops and generals.
On June 20, Ankollon-class Titan warship Number Three Ship Chaos left the port of Dawn Star Planet, went to Eriadu through the star gate, and entered the interstellar shipyard here to conduct the final stage of outfitting work on the spot.
At the same time, the escort fleet of Chaos Titan warship was also deployed towards Eriadu one after another. By June 22, 150 capital ships were already in place.
And as Governor of Sesenna Sector, Ling Liang, who also serves as Army General, naturally also got the command of this fleet. The power in his hands was greatly enhanced, and Ling Liang immediately began to make strategic deployments.
She asked the fleet to set off from Eriadu and go to Naboo, forcing Naboo to surrender.
Naboo has actually always been in a very embarrassing situation. In the later period of Clone Wars, during the offensive launched by Ling Liang, it once controlled the surrounding space of Naboo. However, because the situation on this planet was too complicated, Ling Liang did not occupy the planet under the instruction of Tang Xiao.
Kingdom of Dawn fleet left after disarming Naboo.
And when the war broke out again later, during the raid on Kira planet, Kingdom of Dawn fleet also regarded Naboo as a little transparent, swaggering past them, and then beat Kira planet's Imperial fleet to annihilation.
Therefore, although Kingdom of Dawn has now advanced to Inner Rim Territories on the front of Southwest Territory, approaching Draon defense line, Naboo, which is located on the edge of Mid Rim, is actually still a member of the Galactic Empire in name.
Only this time, General Ling finally made up his mind and sent the newly obtained fleet to surround Naboo, and sent ground troops to land.
This was just a formality. Naboo had no power to resist. Queen of Naboo surrendered directly the next day and became part of Kingdom of Dawn.
It is worth mentioning that the current Council Representative Dormé of Naboo actually established a government-in-exile in the Imperial Center, capital of the Galactic Empire, and then ran around in an attempt to get Galactic Empire to send troops to recover Naboo as soon as possible.
Although it was impossible to send troops, the establishment of a government-in-exile successfully demonstrated her loyalty and tenacity.
Although she is actually one of the first founders of the Rebel Alliance. But in this way, basically no one would doubt her.
Dormé began to use "Naboo Restoration Movement" as a guise to transfer funds to the Rebel Alliance under the nose of the Intelligence Bureau.
Of course this is just an interlude.