351. Battle of Naboo (5)
One of the members of Jedi Order High Council, the second person in Jedi Order and the de facto most powerful person, Mace-Master Windu's as serious face as ever appeared in the holographic projection.
"His Excellency the Chancellor, are you looking for me because of Naboo's matter?" Master Windu said.
Phineas-Valorum nodded, sighed and said, "I know there were many misunderstandings between us in the past, but now, I have no way to stop Trade Federation's invasion. I hope Jedi Order can take action to prompt Trade Federation to withdraw."
Master Windu leaned back on the backrest and crossed his hands, "Does your request represent Republic Senate, or is it something else?"
"Republic Senate is out of control and it is impossible to react to this other than endless bickering. Therefore, this is my personal request." Valorum said.
"In other words, this is an illegal act." Master Windu said expressionlessly.
Phineas-Valorum was silent and just nodded slightly.
"In this case, I will send a special envoy. But it is not a formal act after all, so the number of people will not be too many. The candidates I have scheduled are Qui-Gon-Master Jin and his apprentice Obi-Wan-Kenobi. Anyway, they have violated various rules for a long time, so they should be familiar with it." Master Windu smiled slightly.
"Thank you for your help, Master Windu." Phineas-Valorum finally showed a smile on his face.
"Putting aside the formal official relationship, I know who you are, Lord Valorum, which is why I will help you. However, even if we send Qui-Gon-Jin as a special envoy, we still need a plan." Master Windu said.
"We can lie and claim that they are Galactic Republic's special envoys and force them to withdraw. Trade Federation Governor Newt Gunray is a coward. As long as he is scared, he will definitely retreat! With the prerequisite for their withdrawal, it will be easy for us to pass a resolution in the parliament." Phineas-Valorum said seriously.
"Then, it's decided." Master Windu nodded, "Please also remember, Lord Valorum, only the two of us know about this matter. No one else can know about this plan."
(Next is the opening of "Star Wars 1: The Phantom Menace".)
A Galactic Republic Consular-class cruiser broke away from the hyperspace channel and flew towards Naboo. Consular-class cruiser is the special spaceship of the special envoy of Galactic Republic. This spaceship is unarmed and is painted red to represent the authority of Galactic Republic. It can be said to be the representative of Galactic Republic.
On the periphery of the planet, a total of 60 huge Luukri-Hok-class freighters are surrounding the planet tightly, blocking the way.
The captain of Consular-class cruiser connected to the public channel communication and said, "This is the spacecraft of special envoy Galactic Republic, requesting entry to your flagship."
The figure of Trade Federation Governor Newt Gunray appeared on the screen. He looked a little flustered and didn't know where to put his hands. "Total...Galactic Republic Special Envoy? Of course you can board the ship. Welcome! Yes, um, you must know that our blockade is legal, um, legal! So, you are welcome to board the ship!"
Qui-Gon-Jin and Obi-Wan-Kenobi on the spaceship looked at each other without speaking.
Consular-class cruiser was guided into the hangar of the Trade Federation fleet flagship. Seeing the densely packed B-1 combat robots and Vulture droid fighter in the hangar, Qui-Gon-Jin's heart continued to sink. "This is an army. Trade Federation came with the purpose of war from the beginning."
"Master, I don't think Trade Federation has the guts to start a war." Obi-Wan-Kenobi said.
"Let's wait and see when we see their governor." Qui-Gon-Jin nodded.
At the same time, in the flagship of the Trade Federation fleet, Newt Gunray was circling anxiously, "No! Impossible! Why would Galactic Republic send a special envoy here? The Lord clearly told us that Galactic Republic would not be able to make any reaction!"
"Then what should we do?" Newt Gunray's adjutant Rune Harkou and Trade Federation senior executive Doltaire Dauphin were also confused.
However, at the critical moment, Newt Gunray still looked more or less like a governor. He waved and said, "Run Harkor! You quickly put pressure on Naboo and urge them to surrender as soon as possible before they get the news!"
"But... Dortai organized several raids before, but they were all killed by Naboo's guards! This has fueled Naboo's arrogance. I don't think they will surrender so easily..." Rune Harco pointed at Dortai Dauphin and started to blame.
"Go!!" Newt Gunray roared angrily. Rune Harkor was startled and ran away in a fit of piss.
But bad news came one after another. The ceremonial robot TC-14, which was responsible for welcoming the Galactic Republic envoy, walked into the bridge and said, "Mr. Governor, the two Jedi Knight are visiting."
"Jedi Knight!!" Newt Gunray sat down on the ground in horror, "I... I actually invited Jedi Knight to the bridge? No! No! Why would Galactic Republic send Jedi Knight?!"
Doltai Dauphin on the side was also trembling with fear, "I knew something would go wrong! I knew it! Jedi Knight is coming! They will arrest us! Just like they did with Indjori before!"
Newt Gunray quickly said, "Go and talk to them about anything and hold them back! I'll go find Lord Sidious!"
"Have you lost your mind? Are you holding them back? Jedi Knight? No! I'm not going!" Dortey Dove was so frightened that he risked his life and even contradicted Newt Gunray. He pointed at the uninformed etiquette robot and said, "Let the robot chat with them!!"
"If this is your wish, I will go and order drinks for the two envoys." The TC-14 etiquette robot received the instruction and turned around to leave.
The communication was connected, and the terrifying image of Darth-Sidious appeared in the projection, "Newt Gunray! What are you still dragging your feet about!"
Before Newt Gunlay could speak, Dortey Dove came over from the side and said, "Your plan failed! Lord Sidious. Galactic Republic sent Jedi Knight. This blockade is over! There is absolutely no way we can disobey Jedi Knight!"
Sidious looked at Newt Gunray and said, "Governor, let this coward get out of here! I don't want to see him again!"
Daltai Dauphin, who was already stunned by fright, realized what a terrible thing he was doing now. Without waiting for Newt Gunray to speak, he turned around and ran away in a mess.
Das-Sidious then said, "Although things have taken an unexpected turn, everything is still under our control! Send your robot army immediately and land on Naboo! Occupy the entire territory!"
No matter how many excuses he used to numb himself, when the day came, Newt Gunray was still horrified, "But... it's illegal to send ground troops!"
"I will make this legal!" Sidious said fiercely.
"Then... but there are still two Jedi Knight on my flagship!" Newt Gunray felt weak when he thought of the legendary Jedi Knight's invincible figure.
A cruel smile appeared on the corner of Das-Sidious's mouth, "I have blocked all official channels. The appearance of these two Jedi Knight is absolutely unofficial. They have no right to represent Galactic Republic, and they have no right to do anything to you! Kill them!"
Newt Gunray looked at Darth-Sidious, thinking of his terrible methods, and finally decided to take the risk. He nodded heavily and said, "Yes, sir! I will send out the robot army immediately!"
After cutting off the communication, Das-Sidious looked out the window and said coldly to himself, "Is this your last struggle? Phineas-Valorum..."