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Underneath his mask, Lord Vader smiled for the first time in years. His newest project was just completed, and the Emperor was still unaware of his actions. Everything was going according to plan. It was time to begin.

Storming onto the bridge of The Executor, Darth Vader immediately began issuing orders to the officers and engineers.

"Prepare the engines. Contact the other ships and ensure that everything is prepared. I will accept no failures."

"Yes, Lord Vader!" An older, and high ranked, Moff began issuing orders to the engine crew and communications officers, making sure that the entire armada of 32 Imperial Star destroyers, loaded to the brim with as many Fighters, Ships, Walkers, and troops that they could carry, was fully ready for the challenges that lay ahead of them. The Executor was similarly loaded and prepared, featuring the greatest amount of weapons, supplies, Clone Storm Troopers (far more efficient and accurate than the standard Storm Trooper), and vehicles that any ship in the galaxy had ever seen.

"Sir, the machine will be ready in exactly 10 minutes, 35 seconds."

"Excellent, Commander. Prepare the device for activation."

"Yes, M' Lord!" The same officer as before hurriedly stepped over to a new control panel, and began speaking into comms. and contacting the main control system for the new super weapon.

Designed to allow transport for even the largest vehicles in the Imperial fleet, the device generated a type of wormhole that would make time travel a reality. With this device Darth Vader planned to lead a massive armada into the past to stop The Intergalactic Empire before it was ever created. The men and women aboard the ships were only informed that they would be going back to help crush the rebellion in its earliest stages, to prevent the massive amounts of death and destruction that would come later, especially with the destruction of DS-1, also known as the Death Star. Only a select few Moffs, Officers and engineers knew the real purpose of the mission.

One such officer, an old and grizzled war veteran, walked up to stand at Vader's left side and oversee the operation.

"M' Lord. The men are ready. The 501'st know the real purpose, but are behind you 110%. They aren't called "Vader's first" for no reason."

"Good." The Dark Lord responded. "They will be an invaluable asset during this fight." Turning to the man standing next to him, Vader continued. "Make sure that the men know what they are going to be fighting. This may open memories for some of the more experienced troopers. Any and all of the troopers with experience in these situations are to be promoted to squad or divisional leaders. Experience and the element of surprise will be two of our greatest weapons.

"Yes, Lord Vader."

"And Rex…"

"Yes, Lord Vader?"

"I am placing you in command of all of the clone troops, as well as the 501'st. Do not fail me."

In a rare show of bravery, at least for the other officers, Rex gave the black cloaked leader a cocky grin and responded "Have I ever?"

With a sound that reminded many of the ignition of a lightsaber, the giant swirling vortex of a portal opened from its operational base above Raxus Prime.

Vader grinned behind his mask and gave the order to move out. Almost immediately, the massive armada of ships began entering the portal. The voyage, while not long, was bumpy and rough, causing many people to fall over. Vader and Rex, however, appeared completely unfazed by the whole ordeal.

As soon as the shaking stopped, and it took quite a while (The Executor is indeed a very large ship), Rex began barking orders at the officers aboard the bridge.

"Make shuhr thet all ships got through safely. Remember, we won't be gettin' backup if anyone gets lost…"

As soon as all ships were present and accounted for, the giant portal behind the ships vanished, trapping the Imperials in a new (or is it old?) age.

Turning back to Vader, Rex grinned and said "Welcome beck to the Clone Wars, General."

"This time…" Vader began, staring out the main window of the bridge. "This time, we will do it right. Sidious must die first."

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