521. Battle of Geonosis (final)
Because all the battleships on the space battlefield were lost, Republic Fleet could no longer threaten Confederacy of Independent Systems's transport fleet. Only two of Luukri-Hok-class battleship's core ships were shot down by SPHA-T self-propelled artillery when Clone Army continued to advance. The other transport ships were basically intact.
So after completing the loading, General Grievous, who had been so anxious before, was finally free to focus on the command of frontline operations.
As soon as he saw the army deployment near Geonosis's main lair, he became furious and slapped T-series tactical robot, who was previously in charge, into parts with a backhand slap.
Then he called back the remaining robot legions, split them into more than 700 combat groups, and dispersed from different directions at the same time.
Poggle-The inferior archduke had already evacuated the main lair. General Grievous simply blew up the main lair, causing Clone Army to lose its target for a while.
After discussing with Master Windu and Tactical Advisor Mabel Garson, the commander-in-chief of this army, Master Yoda, rejected the latter's proposal to retreat immediately. Because without the protection of the fleet in space, there are still 10 Generous-class frigate fighting with their Acclamator-class in the atmosphere. At this time, it is simply impossible to reload the 200,000 troops onto the spacecraft.
This conclusion can be reached without using the Force to perceive it. Mabel Garson also knows it, but he has completely lost confidence and just wants to leave the hell of Geonosis as soon as possible.
After this battle, his military career was over, that much was certain.
Now the last chance for the 200,000 clone army is to immediately establish a strong position and open a passage to the underground at the same time. While their spaceships and heavy equipment can still be used, they must hold on to the spot. When the heavy equipment is destroyed or fuel and ammunition are exhausted, Clone Army will enter Geonosis's huge underground network and continue to delay time.
Time is their chance of survival.
Now on Geonosis, these 200,000 Clone Army are completely invincible, but they are a lonely army and lack supplies and ammunition. I don't know how long they can last.
The total number of robot legions commanded by General Grievous is currently around 600,000. Although the number of robots is still being manufactured and replenished, the loss of heavy equipment cannot be made up for a while.
Not only that, the 10 Generous-class frigates led by Trabo in the sky had mostly been consumed in previous space battles, and their shield energy was running low. Now they are fighting with the 13 Acclamator-class assault ships. The battle between was completely at a disadvantage, and two Generous-class frigate were shot down. However, under the strict order of General Grievous, Trabo had no choice but to persist.
It is impossible for Galactic Republic to give up the 200,000 Clone Army, and it is impossible for Confederacy of Independent Systems to let them leave at will.
Later that day, Count Dooku secretly appeared in the uninhabited industrial zone of Coruscant. He knelt down on one knee in front of Das-Sidious, who was wearing a black cloak. He placed his hands on the storage device that preserved the DS-1 super mobile combat platform and said respectfully, "As arranged by your great plan, the war has begun, my Lord."
"Hehehe, very good... everything is going according to our plan, Darth-Tyranus." Darth-Sidious let out a distorted and tired laugh, "Yoda and Windu is still trapped in Geonosis, but I can't delay for too long. 200,000 Clone Trooper is related to our further plans. You still have one day to kill Jedi Knight before rescue arrives!"
"I will try my best, Lord. In addition... there is also another Sith Lord who is rumored. His situation..." Count Dooku asked with a frown.
"No matter who he is, he is an obstacle to our plan! If he dares to show up, kill him!" Das-Sidious said coldly.
"The only thing that can be confirmed now is that the former Jedi apprentice Edra-Kestis was trained by this person Dark Jedi Knight, and Governor of Dawn Star Planet Tang Xiao also has many connections with this person. But I have no way of knowing more information, and Edra-Kestis has not appeared for half a year." Count Dooku said.
"Dawn Star Planet, Trade Federation, Fourth Group, InterGalactic Banking Clan, Technological Alliance, Corporate Alliance, Merchant Guilds... These people must be destroyed in this war, and then we can build a greater regime! A regime that belongs to mankind!" Das-Sidious opened his arms.
"This is my honor, great Lord." Count Dooku lowered his head and replied.
War has broken out!
If we start from May 21, when Master Yoda led 20 Acclamator-class assault ship to land, Battle of Geonosis has lasted for 29 standard hours so far, and this battle also announced the full-scale war between Galactic Republic and Confederacy of Independent Systems!
On the morning of May 22, Count Dooku left Coruscant and went directly to Luks Major Planet. In front of millions of people at the scene, hundreds of billions or even trillions of people, he officially announced——
Confederacy of Independent Systems, established!
There are tens of thousands of planets, mainly Outer Rim Territories, some Mid Rim and Inner Rim Territories. At the same time, they signed the Declaration of Independence, announcing their separation from Galactic Republic and joining Confederacy of Independent Systems!
The Milky Way is split into two.
Ten minutes after Count Dooku's speech, Chancellor of the Galactic Republic Sheev-Palpatine made a public speech, officially admitting that efforts for peace have completely failed, and now Galactic Republic will completely enter a state of war.
The war will not stop until Count Dooku is arrested, Separatists forces are eliminated, and Galactic Republic is reunited!
At the same time, in response to Geonosis's battle situation, Chancellor Palpatine instructed Republic Strategic Command to immediately organize reinforcements to rescue Master Yoda and the 200,000 clone army from Geonosis as soon as possible.
Jedi Master Shake-Ti, who was left behind, returned from Kamino urgently and temporarily took charge of Jedi Order's work together with Depa-Barris. However, there was a problem with the 60 new warships Kuat Drive Yards promised to provide - Hunter Class Battlecruiser. An accident occurred during the delivery of the warships, resulting in the failure to be delivered on time.
As a result, Chief Engineer Willix-Blythex of Kuat Drive Yards suffered tremendous pressure and had to resign.
Depa-Barris and Master Shake Ti had to ask Republic Strategic Command to urgently mobilize local defense fleets and original Judicial Fleet warships to form a new temporary fleet and rush to Geonosis.
On May 23, Galaxy Republic Strategic Command's Intelligence Department door received a large number of reports almost at the same time!
"Falin system's Technological Alliance battleship group has lost its trace!"
"Annaj Planet's Dawn Star Planet battleship group has lost its trace!"
"Semirres Planet battleship group has lost its trace!"
"Makito's InterGalactic Banking Clan battleship group has lost its trace!"
"Kato-Neimoidia There are a large number of battleships gathering at the space port!"
"Felucia Separatists battleship appears!!"
Confederacy of Independent Systems, launched a full-scale attack!