857.Equal Judgment (Part 1)
Thorn Hill, however, had no expression on his face and said calmly, "Unfortunately, this is InterGalactic Banking Clan the Core Five (The Core Five)'s decision."
"The DS-1 plan is the key to our victory over Galactic Republic! With this super weapon, we can directly threaten Coruscant and make Galactic Republic surrender!" Count Dooku looked livid.
"But after evaluation, our Engineering Corps team believes that it will take at least more than 10 years for DS-1 to be effective, and the war we are currently facing will not last that long. In other words, investment in DS-1 is likely to make us lose the war." Thorn-Hill said.
"Lord Sidious will never allow something that ruins his plan to happen!" Count Dooku said angrily.
"Lord Sidious will definitely understand our decision, because it is for the victory of the war." San-Hir raised the corner of his mouth slightly and said slyly, "Lord Sidious, it is also for us to defeat Galactic Republic, right?"
"I have to say, this is a huge betrayal, Your Excellency, Co-Chairman." Count Dooku said coldly, having calmed down.
Thornhill continued, "In order to make up for the lag in the DS-1 plan, the Core Five unanimously agreed to execute a non-exclusive agreement in Outer Rim Territories and invest 500 million yuan in the form of equity pledge. 0 billion credits to build Outer Rim Territories's heavy industry. The first beneficiary of this agreement is Trade Federation, and we have already built a new super shipyard in Outer Rim Territories."
At this time, even Count Dooku had no reason to continue his attack. He said slowly, "I am naturally very grateful for the InterGalactic Banking Clan's generosity, but this still means a very important strategic change. I think we still need to consider it in the long term."
"And that's why I'm here." Thorn Hill said this, but his tone left no room for negotiation.
That night, in a dark conference room, there was a sign like a scale. In the center of the scale, holding two scales, was an open eye.
Under the logo, there is a huge round table with six figures projected around it. Under their holographic projections, there is a richly decorated high-backed chair to show their distinguished status.
Semirres Planet represents Tuunbaq-Tula, Yage-Dur planet represents Jiggs, Fourth Group Executive Director Glosse- Shelbia, Governor of Dawn Star Planet Tang Xiao, Trade Federation Governor Newt Gunray, and InterGalactic Banking Clan co-chairman San Hill.
Each of them is wearing the hood of a bright red cloak. Although their different races make their appearance even a little ridiculous, they all look solemn. And probably no one dares to really laugh about the power behind these six people.
Das-Malthael stood among the six projections, wearing a black cloak, making his appearance and figure unclear. But the extremely powerful Dark Side around his body continued to flourish, and there were even faint ghosts whining and floating past, which made people shudder.
This is a meeting of several core leaders of the Cooperative Alliance. As Cooperative Alliance secretly becomes more and more powerful, and they control more and more resources, this secret meeting has gradually become an existence that can influence the situation of the galaxy.
"My Lord... I have successfully convinced the Core Five of the InterGalactic Banking Clan, and now our investment in the DS-1 program has been terminated." San-Hir said respectfully.
"Count Dooku, what's your reaction?" Das-Malthael asked.
"Angry, unreasonable anger." A sneer appeared on the corner of Thorn Hill's mouth, "Even if I come up with another investment plan of 500 billion credit points, he will still be angry."
"Investing in something that can only be built ten years later is not in our interests at all! Nor is it in line with our purpose of winning the war! Your judgment is correct, Lord. Count Dooku and Darth-Sidious have other plans! They do not want to win the war!" Newt Gunray said, waving his fist.
Darth-Malthael glanced at Newt Gunray. This is what this coward has always struggled with. No, it's not so much entanglement as it is that he keeps reminding himself that it was Das-Sidious who deceived him, so that he can continue to give him the courage to resist.
"This is the first step in the direction of our Cooperative Alliance policy to influence Confederacy of Independent Systems. This is just the beginning." Dath-Malthael said, "Count Dooku will soon find that he has to follow the path we have paved for him. And this road is not the plan that leads to Dath-Sidious, but leads to our real victory! Our own victory!"
"Equal Judgment!" Thorn-Hir shouted.
"Equal Judgment!"
"Equal Judgment!!" Several other people also echoed neatly.
Das-Malthael looked at the six people in front of him with satisfaction, or rather, four. Because this 'Tang Xiao' is just a clone; while Glosse-Shelbia is his original person, every part of his body is.
He has been gradually implementing this set of rituals in the small circle of the Cooperative Alliance, just for a subtle brainwashing, so that these members can't help but bring themselves into the Cooperative Alliance.
They will think that they are different and superior to others. This is the function of this seemingly middle-class mysterious ritual.
Once they develop such a unique sense of identity, they will naturally become die-hard believers of the Cooperative Alliance.
And now, the one who suffers the most from this trick is actually Thornhill. His previous admiration for Hego-Damask II also laid the foundation for his current behavior.
Tuunbak-Tula is also a very religious member. It's a bit funny to see her body packed with fat but still trying to shout slogans.
As for the Givin representing Jiggs, because the Givin itself is a race that is close to absolute rationality, so although he followed suit, it was obviously just for show. This set of things is invalid for the Givin.
Of course, a sense of ritual is not enough. In order to maintain this alliance, Das-Malthael also needs some benefits, some benefits that make these elusive, but that only he can give.
"Your Majesty, the investment of 500 billion credit points has been approved, but what exactly is such a large investment used to build?" San-Hir asked.
"Eye of God looks at all living beings equally, and if you give something, you will naturally get something in return. Newt Gunray, accept this gift of equality..." Dath-Malthael said.
"This is my honor... ah... oh! Equal Judgment!" Newt Gunlay has just joined the team not long ago, and he is not familiar with some things. He doesn't know what to say for a while.
"Eye of God is the eyes of God of Knowledge and Wisdom. This reward is also the knowledge you dream of." Das-Malthael spread his hands, and a memory appeared in his hands.
On this memory, the figure of a square battleship is projected.
Seeing this thing, Newt Gunray suddenly became excited.
Das-Malthael said slowly, "Accept the gift of Eye of God... This is the product of this investment-super aircraft carrier, Endless Class!"