755. Determination
"I order you to destroy Plague!"
Darth-Sidious's voice was eerie, terrifying, and twisted. As always, it implanted terrible fear into Newt Gunray's heart, causing him to retreat repeatedly.
However, I don't know why, but another figure always appears in Newt Gunray's mind now, which is darker, more terrifying, and...
Even closer!
In Newt Gunray's view, if Darth-Sidious is a terrifying spider that spreads its web across the entire galaxy, then Darth-Malthael is a silent cheetah.
And this cheetah has come behind him!!
The powerful and dark figure of Das-Malthael began to overlap with the expression of Tang Xiao that always wore a warm smile.
He began to recall every chat and laugh he had with Tang Xiao in the past, when Dawn Star Planet was discussing cooperation, when Geonosis toasted together to celebrate independence, when Laxus Sub-planet decided major issues together in the parliament...
Unknowingly, in those beautiful memories, Tang Xiao's humble appearance was replaced by the eerie appearance of Darth-Malthael.
This feeling made him shudder...
He has been behind me for a long time, and he will continue to be behind me for the foreseeable future.
He will kill me! Anytime is fine!!
Newt Gunlay's impression of Tang Xiao has always been that of a young, good-tempered good ally who would even stand firmly on Trade Federation's side in many cases.
In fact, there is no shortage of such people for Trade Federation's terrifying size, but as Dawn Star Planet gradually developed, Newt Gunlay also discovered that Tang Xiao's things, even if they were not as good as Trade Federation, did have the capital to be able to negotiate with him on an equal footing.
A complete military industrial system and the ability to independently design and manufacture large warships. There are many things in this that even Trade Federation itself can only hope for.
Later, when Tang Xiao was in Geonosis, he began to mention some things about Sith Lord intentionally or unintentionally, and when Count Dooku brought up Das-Sidious, he found that Tang Xiao seemed to know this person as well.
So at that time, Newt Gunray regarded Tang Xiao as someone who was coerced and oppressed by Darth-Sidious and had to board the pirate ship just like him. As a result, his affection for Tang Xiao increased a lot due to the sympathy he had.
So later, he also instructed Trade Federation to gradually deepen the cooperation with Dawn Star Planet, and the two parties signed orders for many large-scale projects.
But only now did he understand that Tang Xiao was not coerced by others. The reason why he knew this was simply because he was Sith Lord!!!
Yes, compared with Darth-Malthael, the threat of Darth-Sidious seems to be much smaller.
Newt Gunray gritted his teeth and plucked up the courage to say, "Sir, this may lead to serious consequences. After Fang-class battleship was destroyed before, Plague has become an independent star... Separatists is the backbone of the force! Public opinion reports on the situation of Plague almost every day. If Plague is destroyed because of me, then..."
"Coward!!" Darth-Sidious yelled angrily, "Have you forgotten our plan? What I want is this Galactic Republic, this galaxy! Not a simple civil war! As long as Plague is destroyed, my position will be more stable and I will naturally give you more help! Only after the final destruction of Galactic Republic and Jedi Order will you have enough merit to become the hero who ends the war."
Das-Sidious stretched out a mechanical hand and squeezed it tightly.
This action made Newt Gunlay's heart skip a beat. He actually remembered that Chancellor of the Galactic Senate Sheev-Palpatine had been wearing gloves on his left hand since ten years ago.
However, at this moment, his mind was filled with thoughts like 'Sure enough,' what Das-Malthael said turned out to be right!
Sidious doesn't care about the outcome of this war at all, because he is always the winner!
"In this case, even if we stand still, if the battle situation here is reported back to Raxus, Count Dooku will not let me go... Sir, this is different from the plan we agreed on..." Newt Gunray said.
"Don't worry, Count Dooku... won't do anything to you. You also know that he is my apprentice." Das-Sidious said with a ferocious expression, "Do it now! Destroy Plague! Then, we will be one step closer to the success of our plan."
"Yes... yes..." After all, Newt Gunray did not dare to disobey Darth-Sidious in person, so he reluctantly agreed. Then he didn't know what to do, so he hurriedly cut off the communication.
He didn't realize that his behavior was tantamount to hanging up the phone on his direct boss.
He calmed down for a while, and then looked at the battlefield hologram sent by Kato-Neimoidia.
I only saw the huge Plague Titan warship rushing forward at high speed, and the battleships of Republic's 7th Fleet were besieging them. Among them, the biggest threats were the largest ships - the 8,000-meter Commander-class, the 4,000-meter Governor-class, and the 2,500-meter Prosecutor-class.
Newt Gunlay gritted his teeth and finally made up his mind, picked up the communication and shouted loudly, "Tokkuz! Let your fleet set off immediately! Respond to Plague warship!"
A short Neimoidian wearing a pair of glasses appeared in the holographic projection. He immediately responded, "Yes! Governor!"
Following his order, the Kato-Neimoidia defenders finally took action!
The warship, which is always in a state of combat readiness, opened fire almost immediately, firing a salvo directly at the rear of Republic's 7th Fleet!
7th Fleet was originally on guard against the planet's defenders, but as their flagship was destroyed, all attention was focused on Plague. Now even though there are warships still on alert, they no longer pay attention to these defenders who have not dared to take any action since the war began.
One salvo directly destroyed 5 Corellian gunships, and another Aquitenes-class light cruiser suffered heavy damage.
Immediately afterwards, the fleet of the Trade Federation defenders rushed forward and launched a second round of salvo against the two Commander-class Dreadnoughts of 7th Fleet!
Under such a formation, the 30 Munificent-class communications frigates among the Trade Federation defenders were finally able to exert their only advantage-frontal firepower.
Dozens of powerful Turbolasers landed on the two Commander-class Dreadnoughts, causing the battleships' shields to flicker violently.
Republic fleet, who was under attack, immediately began to adjust its formation. Some warships continued to besiege Plague, while others began to turn around and intercept Trade Federation's fleet.
But the result of trying to take care of both ends is that neither end can be suppressed.
Seizing that fleeting fighter plane, Sefrans-Tann pointed at 7th Fleet's second flagship and roared, "Main gun fire!!"
An extremely dazzling flash of light bloomed instantly, and at the same time, 7th Fleet's new flagship was hit directly on the side by Plague's Hypermatter Railgun!
The Commander-class Dreadnought that was firing towards the rear Trade Federation fleet happened to have its shield not operating at full power!