Chapter 353: The Battle of Naboo (5)
351. The Battle of Naboo (5)
One of the members of the Supreme Council of the Jedi Order, the second highest figure in the Jedi Order and the de facto The most powerful person, Master Mace Windu, his usual serious face appeared in the holographic projection.
"Sir, Speaker, are you looking for me because of the matter on the planet Naboo?" Master Windu said.
Finis Valoran nodded, sighed and said: "I know there were many misunderstandings between us in the past, but now, I have no way to prevent the invasion of the Trade Federation. . I hope the Jedi Order can take action to force the Trade Federation to withdraw."
Master Windu leaned back on the backrest and crossed his hands, "Does your request represent the Republic Parliament, or is it something else?"
"The Republic Parliament has lost control. In addition to the endless quarrels, There can be no reaction from outsiders, so this is my personal request.
"In other words, this is an illegal act." Master Windu said expressionlessly.
Finis 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 planned are Master Qui-Gon Jinn and his apprentice Obi-Wan Kenno After all, they have been violating various rules for a long time, so they should be familiar with it." Master Windu smiled slightly.
"Thank you for your help, Master Windu." Finis Valorum finally showed a smile on his face.
“Put aside the formal official relationship, I know who you are, Lord Valorum, and that’s why I will help you. However, even if we send Qui-Gon Jinn as a special envoy, It takes a plan," Master Windu said.
“We can lie and claim that they are the envoys of the Republic and force them to withdraw their troops. Newt Gunray, the Governor of the Trade Federation, is a coward. As long as he is frightened, he will definitely retreat! With their withdrawal, If the conditions are met, it will be easy for us to pass a resolution in parliament," Finis-Valoran said seriously.
“Then, it’s decided.” Master Windu nodded, “Please also remember, Lord Valoran, only the two of us know about this matter. Anyone else can. Can’t know about this plan”
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(Next is the opening of "Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace.")
A Republic Consul-class cruiser broke away from the hyperspace channel and flew to the planet Naboo. The Consul-class cruiser is a special spacecraft for the Galactic Republic's envoys. This spacecraft is unarmed and is spray-painted red to represent the authority of the Republic. It can be said to be the representative of the Republic.
On the periphery of the planet, a total of 60 huge Rookery Hook-class cargo ships are surrounding the planet tightly, blocking the way.
The captain of the Consul-class cruiser connected to the public channel communication and said: "This is the ship of the Republic's envoy, requesting entry to your flagship."
The Trade Federation Governor Newt appeared on the screen- Gunray's figure, he looked a little panicked, he didn't know where to put his hands, "Communist...Republic envoy? Of course you can board the ship. Welcome! Yes, um, you must know that our blockade is Legal, well, legal! So, welcome aboard!”
Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi on the spaceship looked at each other and said nothing.
The Consul-class cruiser was guided into the hangar of the Trade Alliance fleet flagship. Seeing the densely packed B-1 combat robots and Vulture robot fighters in the hangar, Qui-Gon Jinn's heart continued to sink. , "This is an army. The Trade Federation has come with the purpose of war from the beginning."
"Master, I don't think the 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 Jinn nodded.
At the same time, in the flagship of the Trade Federation fleet, Newt Gunray was circling anxiously, "No! Impossible! Why would the Republic send a special envoy here? That gentleman clearly told us that the Republic would not be able to do this. Any reaction!”
"Then what should we do?" Newt Gunray's lieutenant Rune Harkou and Trade Federation 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! Hurry up and put pressure on the planet Naboo again, and prompt them before they get the news. Surrender as soon as possible!"
"But...Doltay organized several raids before, but they were all killed by the guards of the planet Naboo! This has contributed to the arrogance of the planet Naboo! To think they would surrender so easily..." Rune Hakko pointed at Dortai Dove 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 Republic's envoys, walked into the bridge and said: "Mr. Governor, these are two Jedi Knights who are visiting."
"Jedi Knight!!" Newt Gunray sat down on the ground in horror, "I...I actually invited the Jedi Knight to the bridge? No! No! Why would the Republic send Jedi Knights?!"
Doltay Dove on the side was also trembling with fear, "I knew something would go wrong! I knew it! The Jedi are coming! They will arrest us! Just like they did to Inqiao before. "
Newt Gunray said quickly: "Go and talk to them about anything and hold them back! I'll go find Lord Sidious!"
"Are you out of your mind! Holding them back? Jedi? No! I'm not going!" Doltai Dove was so frightened that he risked his life and actually contradicted Newt Gunray. Pointing at the unclear etiquette robot on the side, he said: "Let the robot chat with them!!"
"If this is your wish, I will go over and bring some drinks to the two envoys." The TC-14 etiquette robot received the order 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!"
Waiting for Newt- As Gunray spoke, Doltai Dauphin came over from the side and said: "Your plan has failed! Lord Sidious. The Republic has sent Jedi knights, and this blockade is over! There is absolutely no way we can disobey the Jedi. "Samurai!"
Sidious looked at Newt Gunray and said, "Governor, let this coward get out of here!"
I'm already scared! Only then did the dizzy Dortai Dauphin realize what a terrible thing he was doing. Without waiting for Newt Gunray to speak, he turned around and ran away in a mess.
Darth Sidious then said: "Although things have taken an unexpected turn, everything is still under our control! Send your robot army immediately to land on the planet Naboo! Occupy it All over the place!”
No matter how many excuses he used to paralyze himself, when the day came, Newt Gunray was still terrified, "But... it's illegal to send ground troops!"
"I will Make this legal!" Sidious said harshly.
"That...but there are still two Jedi Knights on my flagship!" Newt Gunray felt weak when he thought of the legendary invincible figure of the Jedi Knights.
A cruel smile appeared on the corner of Darth Sidious's mouth, "I have blocked all official channels. The appearance of these two Jedi Knights is absolutely unofficial, and they have no right to represent The Republic has no right to do anything to you! "
Newt Gunray looked at Darth Sidious 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, Darth Sidious looked out the window and said coldly to himself: "Is this your last struggle? Finis Valorum..."
(End of this chapter )