346. Battle of Naboo (3)
While Rune Harkor was dragging Newt Gunray and Xiao Guanghua to enjoy the wine of victory on the flagship of their fleet, the news about Trade Federation blockade of Naboo had already detonated the entire Coruscant political arena.
Although this is the first armed conflict that has thrown Galactic Republic's democratic spirit to the ground, Trade Federation blockade of Naboo's situation this time is particularly serious.
On the one hand, it is because Trade Federation dispatched a total of 60 Luukri-Hok-class freighter. This kind of terrifying large ship with a diameter of more than 3,000 meters, even if it is unarmed, can be a huge threat if you just stuff something into the huge cargo hold. What's more, it is not very difficult to install several turrets on the spacecraft.
But what really turned this conflict into a bomb that detonated Galactic Republic's political arena was Trade Federation's demands. Although they claim that one of the reasons is Naboo's breach of contract, everyone can see that the real reason for their blockade of Naboo is because they are protesting Galactic Republic's decision to impose taxes on Outer Rim Territories!
And they really and truly read out this protest on Republic Senate!
This is a public confrontation with Galactic Republic!
Because they opposed Galactic Republic's policy of taxing Outer Rim Territories, they sent troops to surround and blockade of Naboo! This is the real cause and effect of this incident!
Naboo Senator Sheev-Palpatine immediately went to Chancellor of the Galactic Republic Phineas-Valorum's office to discuss the matter with him.
"I'm sorry that this happened, Senator Palpatine. However, I'm afraid this matter must be discussed by the parliament before further decisions can be made." Phineas-Valorum shook his head and said.
He was helpless because after a series of previous incidents, he had lost the support of Republic Judicial Fleet and the support of most members of the parliament. At the same time, his relationship with Jedi Order was very tense.
So at this time, he, the Speaker, has ceased to exist in name only. Since everything has to go through the parliament, and he has no way to influence the resolution of the parliament, then the speaker might as well tie up the dog.
"I also know that this matter is difficult, but please His Excellency the Chancellor at least help me contact Trade Federation representative to the Galactic Senate Lott Dod. Because I was rejected twice when I met with him before." Palpatine said.
Phineas-Valorum nodded, and he connected to Lotto-Dude's communication. However, before he could speak, the tall Neimoidian in the holographic projection said coldly, "His Excellency the Chancellor, if you have anything, please talk to the parliament."
After saying that, he hung up the communication directly.
Phineas-Valorum looked at Sheev-Palpatine who lowered his head and said nothing, sighed, and covered his temples with his hands in exhaustion. He said slowly; "Trade Federation came for me, Senator Palpatine. They refused to tax, just to treat Outer Rim Territories as their independent kingdom. And I know that they targeted Naboo because they targeted you, my only friend now... I can only say, I'm sorry..."
He sighed, his fatigue showing.
Palpatine raised the corner of his mouth slightly, and said seriously, "Many congressmen have been bribed by Trade Federation and the others. Now I heard that Trade Federation, InterGalactic Banking Clan, Corporate Alliance And Fourth Group has formed an alliance, and Merchant Guilds and Technological Alliance are also flirting with them. Their power is very strong, but we can't give up! If we give up, where is the hope for the galaxy?"
Phineas-Valorum raised his head and said, "I can believe you, my friend, I know that. We all hold the highest belief in revitalizing Galactic Republic and work hard for it. Even if one day I really can't support it anymore, with you in the parliament, I also believe that Galactic Republic's light of hope will not go out."
"This is the wish of all of us." Palpatine lowered his head and said.
Phineas-Valorum summoned up the last strength and stood up, his voice was high and loud, "Let's go, my friend! Just like before, get through this difficulty!!"
The next day, Galactic Republic Senate held an emergency meeting to discuss the matter of Trade Federation blockade of Naboo.
However, this meeting did not achieve any results. Trade Federation's representative Lott Dude insisted that their blockade of Naboo was a legal act. Because Naboo breached the contract first, and Galactic Republic's resolution to tax Free Trade Zone was announced unilaterally and was not formally passed, Trade Federation has the right to protest against it.
At the meeting, representatives of major business giants and parliamentarians from various planets argued endlessly, and no conclusion was reached at all.
On the third day, there was a meeting and a quarrel.
On the fourth day, there were meetings and quarrels...
On the fifth day, a fight almost broke out in the parliament. The angry Serris planet member Fang Zar drove his anti-gravity platform directly into Lot-Dude's platform, and then jumped over to beat him. Before Guardian held down the short, stocky, fierce-faced Congressman Big Beard, there was only 0.1 meters left before his fist could be imprinted on Lot Dude's face.
On the sixth day, Valorum announced that the meeting would be adjourned for one day to let everyone calm down. This is one of the few remaining powers he has as Speaker.
At this time, in the outer orbit of Naboo, Rune Harkou poured half a glass of wine for Newt Gunray and Xiao Guanghua, and said, "This is the last bottle of Shura fruit wine. I brought these 15 bottles."
Bang! Newt Gunray punched the table and said angrily, "Queen of Naboo, can't you see the situation clearly? She should have surrendered long ago!"
Rune Harkou whispered, "Maybe... it's because she is too young and doesn't know what fear is?"
"She doesn't know, don't her staff know? It seems that we have to give them some clues!" Newt Gunray roared.
Xiao Guanghua's eyes lit up, thinking that these two cowards have finally figured it out? Mass landings are finally about to begin? He drank up the delicious Shura fruit wine in one gulp and looked at Newt Gunray expectantly.
Newt Gunray called another Trade Federation executive and said, "Daultay Dofine, this matter is left to you, be sure to catch Queen of Naboo!"
The executive named Doltai Dauphin was shocked, "Am I going to go? This... this... what should I do?"
"Send a robot assault team to sneak into Royal Palace of Naboo quietly and kidnap Queen of Naboo!" Newt Gunray waved his hand fiercely, "Remember! Go in quietly! Don't be discovered!"
Xiao Guanghua's eyes widened and he looked at Newt Gunray in disbelief, who was conducting the command enthusiastically. He suddenly stood up and walked outside, "Is there any more wine? I'm going to drink."
That night, an assault team composed of 10 B-2 super combat robots and 50 B-1 combat robots quietly approached Royal Palace of Naboo.
B-1 Commander, whose head was painted yellow, turned back and said, "Attention, from here on, the output of the foot engine is adjusted to 50%, so there should be no loud footsteps. The volume of the sound system is reduced to 10%, so it cannot be detected."
"Roger, rage!" the other robots responded.
"Commander, there are two Guardian in front, what should I do?"
"Kill them so we won't be discovered!"
"Roger, rager!" A B-1 combat robot raised the E-5 Blaster rifle in its hand and aimed at the two Guardian in front of it.
Whoosh!! A large number of red blaster beams instantly lit up the night!
With a bang, the explosive beam detonated a patrol car next to it, and a violent explosion immediately set off.
One Guardian was shot dead on the spot, but the other Guardian was not hit in the fatal part. He covered his injured foot and let out a scream, "Ah! Wow! I'm injured! I'm bleeding all over the floor!!"
Woo~~~~~The piercing alarm sound suddenly resounded throughout Royal Palace of Naboo.