9 ABY | Kamino POV: Grand Admiral Thrawn
We arrived at Kamino after I finished the negotiations with Adelhard. Finally my plan could be put into effect. Since the navy and the Stormtrooper Corps were understaffed I decided to get new humans in service via cloning. Just like in the Clone Wars, however I needed a template. Jango Fett's was too old to be used so I had two choices: Ask Boba Fett to be the new template or find a new template.
Easiest way would be to ask Boba, so that's what I did. I contacted Boba and asked him about the offer.
"Not only will you be paid, but I'll let you be the Supreme Commander of the Army."
"Give me time to think." he answered
Days went by and I started to think he had refused my offer, however a week later I got a call from Boba. I answered it hoping for the best.
"I have accepted your offer Thrawn but, on one condition." He said.
"And what is that you wish for?" I replied.
"Like my father, Jango I want a clone for myself un-modefied." He said.
"Deal." I said.
Finally I could begin the cloning. However I did realize it would take longer than I had guessed. The Kaminoans needed their money of course but the growth acceleration had been decreased that off the original clones in the Clone Wars. I did this so that incase my Campaign took longer than I had anticipated the clones would last longer.
Once I ordered 500.000 Stormtroopers and 25.000 Naval Officers I went to my next target: Umbara.
Umbara was needed because of their advanced shielding technology which resisted even rocket launchers. Therefore if I had these shields on AT-ST's or some new vechile I could steamroll the defenes on a planet. But I also came here to build research facilities and other important buildings, as the pretty much 24/7 fog would give the buildings natural defenses.
When we finally arrived at Umbara the Umbarans were more than happy to join us. This was excellent. My plan was off to a good start and I doubt I will see difficulties attacking the New Republic.
With the planets I needed conquered the remaining things left were Imperial Admirals and Generals. My priority target was General Veers, Blitzar Harrsk, Delak Krennel, General Freja Covell, Natasi Daala, Ardus Jaime, Jorrus C'baoth, Brakiss and Sander Delvardus.
I already had skilled officers under my command like Pallaeon but I needed more if I was to win.
Will Thrawn be able to recruit all of his officers he has targeted or will few join his new empire? Find out in Chapter 4!
