Chapter 1211 Resorting to force
1210. Resorting to force
The execution was finally over. The high platform in front of the Unity Temple was soaked in blood. No one tried to rescue these executed people.
The resistance army was frightened out of their wits, and naturally they did not dare to come over and confront the robot army guarding the high platform at this time. Even if they were confident of dealing with these robots, who knew where the Thor mecha that easily wiped out hundreds of their elite warriors a few days ago was?
Yes, Thor Mecha, they all know the name now.
Because in the past few days, the news channels on the planet Onderon have been overwhelmingly promoting this ultimate war weapon. In their propaganda, the Thor mecha can fight battleships and infantry, and destroying a fighter formation is just like playing.
Who knows how much bragging is in it? But the rebels did not dare to test it themselves.
After executing these prisoners, General Kalani announced another thing - the former regent Sanji Rush wanted to assassinate the former king Ramses Dundup, and had a fierce fight with the guards Firefight. In the chaos, he shot himself in the back of the head and died. In order to maintain the normal operation of the planet, General Kalani immediately established a military government and declared the planet Onderon to be in a state of war readiness.
The people did not have time to think about how Sanji Rush, as the nominal supreme leader of the planet, personally assassinated Ramses Dundup, who had long been a prisoner, and how he shot him When he hit himself in the back of the head, General Kalani once again announced another blockbuster news-
The former king Ramses Dundup was acquitted.
On the one hand, it was obvious that he murdered the regent Sanji Rush, established a military government, and entered a state of war readiness. It was obvious that he was going to engage in white terror. But on the other hand, he also removed the former king Ramses, who was deeply loved by the people. -Dundup was acquitted?
Such a decision made everyone who watched the live broadcast on TV feel at a loss. They could not even tell whether these things were done by Dundup as a counterattack to regain the dominance of the planet.
Similarly feeling at a loss is General Akhenate Tandin, the commander-in-chief of the planet’s armed forces.
He stood behind, standing with Ramses Dundup who still hadn't left.
Dundup is an old man in his 60s, with gray hair and a kind face. Although he is a little haggard, his eyes are still sharp.
General Tanding looked at Dundup, sighed and said: "I can no longer understand what these robots want to do... With all due respect, Your Majesty, the former king, they killed Sanji Rush, but they killed you. Release, I really don’t understand what it means. If they wanted to return you to the throne, then why did they launch this coup?”
Ramses Dundup shook. He shook his head and said: "They really want to let me return to my position as king, but the prerequisite is that I must go and beg them. Otherwise, this robot general will keep the planet Onderon under military control." "
"But...why?" General Tandin asked, "If you can get the support of Count Dooku and return to the throne of king with good reason, everyone on the planet, including me, Everyone is willing to support it. But in this case, why did they do it in the first place?"
Dundup patted General Tanding on the shoulder and said: "Because the situation has changed. Sanji Rush was still one of my subordinates. When I was an officer, I could see that this man was too ambitious, but he didn't have much ability. He couldn't control the planet Onderon. Count Dooku was not stupid, so he kept this useless useless person and treated him. There is no benefit to the rule. And...the Galactic Republic's fleet is coming."
"They will send a fleet? This is an invasion!" General Tandin was shocked.
Dundup said: "Actually, when I was imprisoned, the rebels had contacted me and asked me to stand up and support their actions, but I refused. Both sides of this war, the Confederacy of Independent Systems and the Galactic Republic, are equally corrupt. The same has no future. My original intention was not to join any party, just like the planet Mandalore, to join the Neutrals Alliance and not participate in this war... However, they did not give me a chance to choose."
< br>He continued, "The emergence of the resistance is also a harm to our planet. What do our people need? They need to stay away from the war, need a job that earns money, and then make money to support their families. But the resistance brings Our people's war is the same. They will have no other effect except making the planet more chaotic and even causing civil war."
"I originally thought that the people would really side with the resistance. "On the other side." General Tanding said with a frown.
“That’s because behind the resistance is the Galactic Republic. If you really want the people to choose, then the result will probably disappoint you - don’t forget, most people on this planet are on the 1st Working underneath the industries of Group Four and Tai Lun Heavy Industry." Dundup glanced at him.
General Tandine sighed, "So the king of this planet must be you, His Majesty Dundup."
"Don't call me your majesty, I will not be this king." Dundup said resolutely: "As far as I know, letting me go is the plan of Tang Xiao, the governor of Dawn Planet. His wishful thinking is very loud. He wants me to unite the people of Onderon and then fight to the death with the Galactic Republic. I will never let him do it."
"So what should we do now on Onderon? , what should we do?" General Tanding asked.
"I hope the Galactic Republic and the Confederation of Independent Systems will decide the winner as soon as possible. This is the only thing we can pray for." After Dundup finished speaking, he patted Tanding on the shoulder again and left through the side door. Go out and leave the Temple of Unity.
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The judgments of Tang Xiao, Dundu Pu, General Kalani and others were not wrong. The Galactic Republic finally chose to resort to force on the issue of the planet Onderon.
After Anakin Skywalker and Ahsoka Tano returned to Coruscant and reported what happened on the planet Onderon to the Galactic Senate and the Supreme Strategic Command, the haggard Chancellor, Sheev Palpa Ting personally received them.
"Sir Speaker, you look very bad." Anakin Skywalker was concerned.
"Ahem...I asked Mas-Ameda to postpone the meeting yesterday, but those contents cannot be pushed back no matter what." Palpatine coughed a few times, His face became even paler, "Tell me more about the planet Onderon."
"The matters on the planet Onderon are far less important than your health, Mr. Speaker." Anakin said.
"I can still hold on, Anakin. The congressman from the planet Biss found some expensive medicines for me, and now my condition is improving. But I told the congressmen from the planet Biss that these medicines are The price, based on my salary, I can't afford it." Palpatine braced himself and made a little joke.
Then he said solemnly: "On the planet Onderon, there is not only the production line of the latest Separatist warship - the Behemoth-class battlecruiser, but also the production line of Mina Bonteri who has been working on both sides of our war to advocate peace. The home planet of the Senator. I also watched the execution that took place yesterday. The death of Senator Mina probably means that some terrible changes are taking place within the separatism... Therefore, the significance of the planet Onderon is very important. "
Palpatine said earnestly. He looked like a politician who was concerned about the country and the people, and persisted even though he was ill. You could tell that, just a few days ago, he was still There was a terrifying battle with Darth Malthael on the planet Korriban. Anakin was moved by his appearance, walked over and helped Palpatine to sit on the sofa, and then reported the incident on the planet Onderon to Palpatine.
After listening to his report, Palpatine patted the back of Anakin's hand and said earnestly: "I know you have doubts about your choice, Anakin , but in my opinion, you did nothing wrong in this matter on the planet Onderon. Separatism is deeply rooted there, and it cannot be reversed by a small group of people carrying out terrorist attacks... I have reservations about Master Yoda’s arrangement.”
“This is Master Windu’s plan,” Anakin said.
"Oh, it's him... That's not surprising." Palpatine smiled, "In short, the matter on the planet Onderon must come to an end. In the past few days, the 501st Legion has also resumed operations on Coruscant. The reorganization is complete and it's time to go to war. I hope it's you who will go."
"What to do?" Anakin frowned. He had already guessed this outcome, but he still asked.
"Go...capture the planet Onderon." Palpatine's tone suddenly became colder, and he slowly said these words.
“But Mr. Speaker, we have just made a promise to the people of the planet Onderon that they will make their own decisions about their own planet. But at this time, we are sending troops first. This may be a bit... ” Anakin Skywalker frowned.
“After the incident with the Thor Mecha, the situation on the planet Onderon has become irreversible, and we must let them return to the embrace of the Republic, so sending troops directly is the only option. "Palpatine said calmly, "You have been in charge of the affairs of Onderon before, so you are the best person to tell them how powerful the Galactic Republic is."
His words had a certain meaning, and seemed to be excusing Anakin, but in another sense, they were implying that because of his decision, the situation on the planet Onderon was irreversible, so he was responsible for sending troops to invade this planet. He can only be the one responsible for the consequences.
Anakin is not keen enough to hear the meaning behind the words of these old political foxes, but he can also read from Palpatine's words that he wants to wipe his own ass. , he still hesitated.
"You have to remember, Anakin. No matter what happens, I will always be on your side. The door to the Speaker's office will always be open for you." Palpatine said.
Hearing Palpatine's assurance that it was timely help, Anakin Skywalker finally made up his mind and nodded heavily, "I understand! I will personally deal with the incident on the planet Onderon. Bring it to an end! "
For no reason, he thought of the Thor mecha pilot he had never met before, and the fear and hesitation he read in the pilot's thoughts that day.
"Before this, you should have one day off, how about you take a good rest?" Palpatine saw that Anakin was a little distracted and said very thoughtfully.
Anakin thought for a while and said: "I really need to relax. I want to go to the planet Naboo...but..."
"Don't worry, I will tell Windu Master, you are still on the front line. I know your mother is there. This is human nature. Master Windu and the others will not allow it, but how can I stop it? This is a little secret between us, right? Um...cough cough cough cough cough!" Palpatine smiled, but seemed to be involved in the disease again, and coughed violently again.
Anakin said gratefully: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. You also need to ensure your health."
"You go first, don't waste time. I I've also made an appointment with the doctor." Palpatine waved his hand in a shooing motion, as if it was a joke between old friends.
After Anakin walked away, Sheev Palpatine straightened up, his original weak look gone, and he said lightly to himself: "The Chosen One, this is my future...hehehehe... ...And what step can you see? "
...
In a beautiful manor far away from the city.
Anakin Skywalker arrived here on a dusty hoverbike. He jumped off without caring about the hoverbike stopping, and a plume of smoke ran directly into the manor.
But when he came to the house, his footsteps slowed down, for fear of disturbing the people inside.
Through the window, he saw that when he was picking up rags on the planet Tatooine, the ceremonial robot C-3PO, which was assembled from the scrap parts, was pushing a wheelchair and taking the people on it to bask in the sun.
And the robot Rock-Johnson, who looks like a bald man, is also accompanying, or in other words, guarding.
Because this mission on the planet Onderon was very secretive, Anakin left Johnson on the planet Naboo to accompany the man in the wheelchair——
His mother, Shmi-Skywalker!
Anakin opened the door and walked over, greeted C-3PO and Rock Johnson, and then asked eagerly: "How is my mother doing now?"
"Little... little Annie... don't go... to the west to pick up trash... the... scavengers over there... are unreasonable..." Shmi-Skywalker, who was sitting in a wheelchair, murmured.
The voice has become extremely hoarse and leaky, and it is difficult to distinguish the original voice.
Anakin Skywalker's face was full of sorrow, and he looked at his mother. All I could see was that Shmi Skywalker's skin was gray and dull, and there were many dark red spots. These were corpse spots!
This is clearly the appearance of a person who has been dead for a long time!
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