Chapter 3

A/N: as you all can tell if you read the new first chapter, I made lots of major or minor changes to the origin of the universe. I changed Unicron, the Force, and the Precursors. I also made changes to dates and how long things lasted, although I didn't specifically list those. I did a lot of studying for that and personally think I meshed all three major universes perfectly. RvB is part of Halo so its history is the same, and RWBY never goes to space so I can just say… well, I won't say that because spoilers but let me just say that the moon wasn't always shattered.


Sydney gasped when she saw the planet. It was a jewel hanging in space; covered in blues, greens, whites and yellows; its large moon peeking out from the other side of the planet. Its beauty, in her eyes was marred only by the huge amount of man-made creations in orbit.

"So this is the actual human home-world?" Ahsoka asked from beside her.

"According to their records; and from what I've heard they date further back than any of the Old Republic. Not only that, but they also say that this isn't their home world. They say another planet that was destroyed long ago was." Sydney looked at Anakin. He was looking at the planet with a neutral expression, but she could swear there was a twinkle in his eye. "However, after a long war between them and some close cousins of humans, they lost and were devolved and spread all over the galaxy. This planet is where they re-evolved first, so it is now considered the Human home-world."

Ahsoka looked sharply up at Anakin. "How will the rest of the billions of humans across the Galaxy take this news? We might be looking at a mass pilgrimage."

"I had a conversation with their President; she said she welcomes the tourism. Apparently their War is very taxing on their coffers; which makes sense since we'll be in the same spot if this War doesn't end soon."

"So she's going to force people to pay? That's not fair!"

"She won't make them pay much; plus, she's got to convince her planet to start accepting Credits; and we'll have to convince the Banking Clan to accept their own credits and form an exchange rate for them."

The Admiral got their attention by turning on the all-call. "Generals Skywalker and Kenobi; Commanders Tano and Cody; Captain Rex; R2-D2 and C-3PO; you are needed on the flight deck to escort Senator Amidala to negotiations."

As they walked away, Sydney looked around, trying to find somewhere to read a data-pad that Ahsoka had given her.

"Hey."

Sydney turned to see Ahsoka beckoning to her. Grinning, she hurried after the Jedi. She couldn't wait to see the beautiful planet.


A bald man sat in his office looking at his computer screen. On the screen was a silhouette of a face. All that could be seen on the face were red eyes.

"They have arrived in your system and will be meeting with your diplomat soon. I trust you have… bought him?"

"Actually, I convinced the president to make me the Ambassador's emissary. With a few more nudges in the right direction, I will be made a Senator and Lord Sidious will have another voice in the Senate."

"Excellent. Considering my planet will not be able to choose a Senator any time soon, you will probably be our only true voice. But beware; Senator Amidala is no pushover, be careful around her."

"I have already been briefed, but thank you, S-"

"You fool! Do not say my name, or any of our names! That blasted Soundwave hears everything! I was only just able to modulate my voice enough to where even he won't recognize it, but it's all for naught if you speak my name!"

"Why don't you bring him into our fold?"

"Because he's far too loyal to Megatron, and Megatron would never bow down to Master Sidious."

"And why is it okay to say our Master's name?"

"Because that's not his real name and sound wave does not know who he is. I must sign off; one of my superior officers is beckoning."

"Good luck."


A similar conversation was taking place on another set of planets even further from each other.

"I've gotta say, Master, this technology is unheard of on my planet. The SDC hasn't even gotten close to interstellar communication with no lag."

"That is not important, Lady Cinder. What is important is that you need to ramp up production. The Jedi have discovered the existence of the creatures and the army needs to be ready sooner, rather than later. Decrease surface attacks, increase terrorism, and increase production. Or I will send someone to dispose of you and do it himself."

The connection abruptly terminated. Cinder dropped her fake smile and scowled.

'I remember when I was in charge of this operation. Now he's taken it over and ruined it.'

Stalking out of her private room she snapped at her two lieutenants.

"Emerald, Mercury. I need you to get something from Schnee Manor. We're accelerating our plans."

"What do you need?" Mercury asked.

"Code name: White."

"Yes, Lady Cinder," said Emerald as they both turned on their heel and left for Atlas.

Cinder walked out to her elevated platform, making sure to keep her face hidden.

"Roman. Rouse the Fang. Their expertise is needed once more."

Roman scowled, before looking up at his least favorite boss. "And Adam? Last we heard he was in prison."

"Then break him out. It might scare Code name: Black enough to bring her and Yellow out of hiding."

"And what of Little Red and White?"

"They're being taken care of. You get Adam and deal with Black and Yellow. Now!"

Cinder scowled as he sauntered away, with markedly less speed than her strike team. That didn't matter though; she had a prisoner to exploit.


The LAAT/i flew out of the Star Destroyer's main hangar. Anakin was with the pilots at the front of the craft. He pulled up a holo-map of the planet.

"According to the coordinates they gave us, their capitol is here, on this small continent. They told us we'd recognize the building when we saw it."

As the bulky assault transport flew down through the atmosphere and approached a continent made almost entirely of desert, Sydney looked out across the islands and oceans and determined that it looked much prettier from space. Down here she could see the pollution and amount of industrialization that had taken place.

"Well, Sir, I see the Capital."

The building looked new, and fairly modern. Covered in glass, steel, and white marble, it was striking and beautiful, much like the first impressions of the planet. There was a large courtyard at the front of the building, where three figures could be seen.

The dropship landed and extended its ramp, down which Senator Amidala and her guards descended. Anakin and Obi-Wan watched out for snipers, even here; and Ahsoka was in charge of making sure Sydney and the droids didn't wander off.

"Hello Senator, Master Jedi. My name is President Ruth Charet, this is the leader of the UNSC, Admiral Terrence Hood, and this is our ambassador, chairman of Charon industries, Malcolm Hargrove."

"Hello, Madam President, Admiral, Chairman. Shall we take this indoors? It is much hotter out here than I expected," replied Padmé.

Hargrove spoke up. "Of course, my office is closest to here and has the most seating."

"Oh don't worry, the guards will remain outdoors, and if you don't mind, the Jedi will patrol the premises? With the war going on, one can never be too careful, even out here."

"Of course, of course; I'll let the Marines know not to hinder the Jedi," said Admiral Hood.

"Thank you Admiral."

The four of them, plus the Clone accompaniment, went inside the building.

"Anakin, you patrol the upper levels of this and nearby buildings. Ahsoka, take Sydney and the droids and patrol the outside of the building. Rex, watch the front door. Cody, take the back. I'll do a sweep of the whole city. Do not engage suspicious contacts, but rather report them in along with a threat assessment." Obi-Wan gave out orders with a swift efficiency borne of long practice.