Chapter 1100 For Whom
1099. For Whom
On the bridge of the Dreadnought-class heavy cruiser, Ling Liang was startled by Darth Malthael who suddenly appeared behind him. , "It's...General...Lord Angel of Death."
Darth Malthael nodded and said: "Erixiang City seems to be under control, very good. Eliadu Galaxy In the battle, you first caused a hyperspace storm to expand the stellar flare, and then used the Dark Night Plan to capture the city of Elixiang in less than a month. "
Ling Liang nodded, still very good. He accepted the praise calmly and said: "Under such a war situation, my plan can be implemented smoothly. This is also the result of everyone in the army fighting for life and death."
Darth Malthael looked out the window at the still war-torn city with his hands behind his back, and said in a deep voice: "After the success of this battle, you will be promoted to Army General."
Ling Liang stood at attention and saluted, and said : "I will definitely fulfill my mission."
"Next, I will retreat to practice. I leave the Eriadu galaxy to you. Severance Tann, I have other uses. ”
“Yes! ”
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21BBY, August 26th.
Erixiang City, the capital of the planet Eriadu, was completely captured. In this battle, more than 1.7 million Galactic Republic defenders were killed and more than 22 million civilian casualties were lost.
The Army of the Fourth Civilization also paid a heavy price with the destruction of more than 400,000 robots and the casualties of more than 20,000 soldiers.
After the city of Elixiang was captured, the Fourth Civilization Fleet immediately issued a global announcement, requiring all cities on the planet Eliadu to surrender immediately. If there was resistance, everyone would be destroyed!
At the same time, the Fourth Civilization offered a reward of 100 million credit points to track down the whereabouts of Wilhuff Tarkin, the governor of the 18th Army of the Republic.
And in order to alleviate the current famine on the planet Eriadu, the Fourth Civilization also sent transport ships to transfer the population of some of the cities with the most severe famine to the satellite Eriadu.
But that's all they can do. After all, war is still the most important thing.
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On August 31st, Coruscant, the capital of the Galactic Republic, the command center of the Republic’s Supreme Strategic Command.
A communications soldier received the message and turned back to the officer and said: "Sir, the planet Eriadu has confirmed its surrender. Legion Governor Wilhuff Tarkin is still missing."
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The officer did not report the news immediately. Instead, he looked left and right and said to him: "Follow me."
The communications soldier was taken to the conference room, and a new one was immediately present. The Signal Corps took his place.
In the conference room, the officer said calmly: "The planet Eriadu has not surrendered, and is still resisting tenaciously."
"But...sir..." Communication Bing was a little confused.
"Okay, cut off all communications on the planet Eriadu, and then remember, the planet Eriadu is still resisting." The officer repeated.
"Yes, I understand, sir." The signal soldier understood immediately.
"After the matter here is over, I will allow you to retire, and the retirement allowance will be paid at the level of sergeant." The general said.
"Yes! Thank you, sir!"
..."According to astronomers' calculations, the hyperspace storm will completely cease in three days, that is, August 34. By then, Hyperspace lanes will once again be accessible to large-scale fleets." In the Galactic Parliament Building, in the Speaker's Office, Sheev Palpatine met with the second-ranking figure in the Jedi Order, Jedi Master Mace Windu.
Master Windu nodded and said: "But is the Parliament still arguing over whether to transport food to rescue civilians or send a fleet to fight separatism?"
"What do you think? Master Windu. Palpatine asked rhetorically.
Master Windu's face darkened, "You have made many decisions without authorization, Mr. Speaker. Don't you think it is a bit redundant to consult me now?"
"You said That's right. While the Galactic Council is still arguing over such trivial matters, the soldiers and civilians of Eriadu are fighting bravely against the Separatist attack, and they have suffered heavy casualties," Sheev Palpatine said. "You always think that I have overstepped too much in the parliament, but the reality is here. From the planet Naboo 12 years ago to the planet Eriadu now, the shortcomings of the parliament have never changed. But we, Still hoping for victory."
As he spoke, Palpatine turned on the holographic projection, pulled up some communication records, and said: "Now, more than 80% of the area in Elixiang City has been occupied. And we have been unable to contact Governor Tarkin. The situation on Eriadu is urgent... We must make a decision as soon as possible."
"But some news I heard is that the planet Eriadu has been occupied." Master Windu's face was grim.
“There is such news every day, Eriadu has been occupied, the Dron system has been occupied, and there is even a rebellion on Coruscant.” Palpatine smiled bitterly, “But, we have to do It's the right response."
"The hyperspace storm is over in three days. You have assembled the fleet on the planet Dacanel," Master Windu said.
"Planet Eriadu cannot hold on for three more days, my friend." Sheev Palpatine shook his head and sighed softly, "If we lose planet Eriadu, we We will completely lose the initiative in the western region of the galaxy, which is something we absolutely don’t want to see.”
“So do you have any other plans under such circumstances?” Master Windu frowned.
"Well, when we attacked the Model Sector before, Master Yoda wasn't..."
"Don't even think about it! Palpatine!!" Master Windu suddenly became furious and scolded loudly. Said: "You should know how much Master Yoda paid to forcefully open the hyperspace channel! His body has not recovered yet!"
Sheev Palpatine is also in a dilemma. He waved his hand and said: "This is just one of the countermeasures. I will not have any compulsion. In short, I will try my best to promote the adoption of this combat plan in the parliament - to send troops to the Eriadu system. Fleet, not grain transport ship."
After that, he sighed again with regret, "I hope Master Yoda recovers soon, the Republic cannot live without him."
"Actually, this bill is definitely going to be passed, isn't it?" Master Windu no longer wanted to follow his example. He put his hands on the desk and approached Palpatine. He gritted his teeth and asked, "How can I do that?" For your control over the Parliament!”
"Haha, none of us know until the bill is officially voted on." Palpatine smiled slightly.
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"Open the hyperspace channel for the Eriadu galaxy. I will go there now." In the high tower meeting hall of the Jedi Temple, Master Yoda said calmly said.
"This is impossible! Master Yoda! Your body..." Master Windu quickly tried to stop him.
"The war between the Sith and us, if this is. Already..." Master Yoda wanted to say something meaningfully, but he only closed his mouth halfway. He was deeply moved. He glanced at Master Windu with a very complicated expression, then turned around silently and walked out of the meeting hall with his cane.
"It's not worth it, Master Yoda." Master Windu said from behind.
"Billions of people on the planet Eriadu, for..." Master Yoda said without looking back, "It's very worth it."
(End of this chapter )