Recaps

The Fourth Civilization prepared to seize Eriadu as battles across the Western Reaches weakened the Republic and Tang Xiao courted Rendili’s support. The arc ended with the assault on Dolla City, where Indjori Avengers and battle droids massacred the defenders.

• Darth Malthael sent Green Beatty and Aiden Ward to search for the Muur Talisman while the Republic and Separatists fought across the Northern Galaxy, and a Geth attack disrupted the Battle of Janfatar.
• Tang Xiao showed Gali Ulan the people of Christophsis and urged Rendili to choose a side, while Gali proposed secret investments in Dawn Star Planet and the Fourth Civilization prepared to trade the Blade Fleet for Eriadu.
• Sefrans Tann lured the Republic fleet into Malastare’s atmosphere, then her Dreadnoughts and tri-fighters devastated the Republic ships as Adi Gallia shot down Kyp She.
• Obi-Wan Kenobi began the Republic assault on Pixel City while Xiao Guanghua’s forces and Justin Levis’s Black Legion inflicted heavy losses, and Huang Yehao later led a raid that destroyed the Republic bomber force.
• Ling Liang’s defenses defeated a Republic attack in the Yag'Dhul system, and Tang Xiao awarded her and Sefrans Tann medals before the Fourth Civilization launched the Overlord Plan to attack Eriadu from three fronts.
• The Fourth Civilization besieged Dolla Planet and attacked Republic outposts, while Miim Te'Suub’s forces drove the Republic fleet toward Agomar and Eriadu’s defenses intercepted Matt Hona’s railgun projectiles.
• Sefrans Tann repelled the Republic 18th Army’s attempts to disrupt the siege, and on April 13 the planetary shield fell as Indjori Avengers and B-1 battle droids entered Dolla City and began a massacre.

The Fourth Civilization fought to expand its reach across Tibrin, Ayatu 6, and Eriadu while the Republic tried to hold its ground. Ling Liang’s dangerous plan intensified Eriadu’s stellar flare, allowing Fourth Civilization troops to invade the satellite as the storm isolated its defenders.

• The Priestess killed Suribran-Tu on Tibrin, defeated Sola-Balk in a duel, and helped establish a provisional government that joined the Confederacy and declared war on the Republic.
• Roan Shryne’s Republic forces clashed with the Selurite fleet at Tibrin and Ayatu 6, while Anakin Skywalker and Ahsoka Tano landed the 501st Legion on Tibrin and faced Sola Balk’s defenses.
• Sefrans Tann’s fleet battled Wilhuff Tarkin’s forces around Talastra, but Tann’s costly Moon 6 landing failed to secure the Energy Center, and Ling Liang reported her decisions to the Supreme Military Command.
• After the Republic’s nanovirus disabled most Fourth Civilization battle droids on Tibrin, Sola Balk defeated Anakin Skywalker, while Tann continued her campaign against Eriadu and Ling Liang proposed intensifying the star’s flare.
• Ling Liang and Givin mathematicians devised a plan to load an A-99 transport with Hypermatter and send it into the Eriadu star, and ten volunteers died carrying out the mission.
• The Hypermatter intensified the Eriadu star’s flare to X-20.3, forcing both fleets to lower shields and shut down sensitive equipment as the magnetic storm approached.
• Sefrans Tann maneuvered the Fourth Civilization fleet toward the Eriadu satellite while landing craft carried assault troops through its impaired defenses.
• Ling Liang’s 10,000 Indjori and 30,000 Caladanians established landing zones, captured anti-air positions, and hunted Republic troops while the flare cut communications for two hours.

The Fourth Civilization and its allies gained ground while the Republic struggled with military losses, financial collapse, and divisions within the Confederacy. Padmé uncovered the Trade Federation’s supercarrier scheme on Kato Neimoidia and escaped with Anakin, while Darth Malthael ordered Rush Clovis killed on Coruscant.

• The Fourth Civilization landed 130,000 soldiers on Eriadu satellite, and Wilhuff Tarkin’s Republic defenders struggled to hold the moon against Ling Liang’s attack.
• On Malastare, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Luminara Unduli fought Fourth Civilization forces as Shi Aimin injured Obi-Wan, while Barriss Offee captured Gran and Dagg commanders who had aided the Separatists.
• Ainlee Tim tried to flee Coruscant with James Bond’s help, but Jing Fang and Fourth Civilization agents confronted them at a garbage ship.
• Mina Bonteri’s peace initiative exposed divisions in the Confederacy, and Tang Xiao warned Count Dooku that Darth Sidious planned to discard him before offering an alliance with Darth Malthael.
• The Republic’s financial crisis worsened as Rush Clovis demanded a costly loan, and Sheev Palpatine asked the Jedi to investigate the InterGalactic Banking Clan.
• Anakin Skywalker and Ahsoka Tano failed to prevent Tibrin’s independence after Sola Balk’s forces defeated the Republic, and Padmé then coaxed Clovis into taking her to Kato Neimoidia.
• Padmé discovered the Trade Federation’s Endless-class Super Carrier project, copied its plans, and escaped the palace with Anakin after Lott Dod had her arrested.
• Darth Malthael ordered San Hill to kill Clovis on Coruscant and told Nute Gunray to strengthen defenses in the Semirres system.

Gabriel Tosh and James Bond helped rescue Ainlee Tim amid a Republic crisis that reshaped the Confederacy’s politics and war plans. On Eriadu, Ling Liang and Sefrans Tann captured the satellite and drove Wilhuff Tarkin’s forces back as the Fourth Civilization prepared to invade the planet.

• Gabriel Tosh and James Bond infiltrated the Ministry of Justice Prison during the Coruscant attacks, helping Ainlee Tim escape as Cad Bane’s gang seized senators and demanded his release.
• Sheev Palpatine pardoned Cad Bane’s group, while the attacks led Ainlee Tim to join the Confederacy and the Jedi to investigate Ross-Del Masona’s murder.
• Ainlee Tim organized the Rim Faction in the Confederacy, and its growing influence helped push Count Dooku to approve military expansion and pursue peace talks.
• The Republic rejected Mina Bontri’s peace mission, then attacked the Confederacy fleet near Antar V, where General Grievous killed two Jedi Masters aboard the Invisible Hand.
• On Eriadu, Shen Yuanhao and Karina led Indjori forces against the Republic armor at Crystal Sea while Ling Liang’s troops advanced on Karina Crater and captured its power facilities.
• Sefrans Tann brought the Fourth Civilization fleet to Eriadu, and Ling Liang’s forces seized the satellite’s shield generator, spaceports, air bases, and orbital defenses.
• Sefrans Tann’s fleet drove Wilhuff Tarkin’s 18th Army back and bombarded Eriadu’s planetary shield as Fourth Civilization engineers exploited the synchronized power of their warships.
• Sheev Palpatine received reports of Eriadu’s worsening position, while Mace Windu and Yoda warned that the planet could not be allowed to fall.