Here commences the true clone wars arc, I hope you enjoy it. From chapters 21-25 I present you the Mandalore Arc. I think you will find it interesting and it will include Jedi work and fighting specially on tha last chapters.
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Four months later.
Unfortunately for the galaxy the the mere skirmishes from the beginning ended and a month after it's official beginning the CIS and Republican Forces launched massive attacks on several worlds, suddenly the reality that the republic was truly at war hit all its inhabitants, war was no longer a rumor it was a harsh and cruel reality. Some worlds wanting to prevent the onslaught decided to proclaim their neutrality. Such was the case of the ancient home of the most proud warrior race in the galaxy, Mandalore. The Planet's inhabitants, the Mandalorians, had been once one of the most powerful factions in the Galaxy, divided in clans they fought among themselves and the rest of the galaxy, one of the races capable of fighting the Jedi on equeal ground.
However a few years back, a new faction within the Mandalorian society, the New Mandalorians, afraid that the constant warring would destroy their world took control of the planet and rejected their warrior past. As such when many planets chose to declare their neutrality in the conflict Mandalore took the lead of such planets with the Duchess Satine of Mandalore as representative of such worlds.
Of course such an stance was not without risks, forces from both within the Republic and the confederacy wished to break the neutrality of such planets, by instigating troubles from within and outside. Such was the purpose of the visit of Countess Alexa of Serenno to one of the moons of Mandalore of Concordia, where the "Terrorist" Mandalorian group was said to be hiding. Together with her went the Mandalorian Bounty Hunter Jango Fett, who'd been her acting as her Bodyguard ever since the start of the war.
"Are you happy to be returning home?" Alexa asked Jango as they disembarked the ship followed by Boba and several silver combat superdroids.
"I wasn't born on Mandalore" Jango replied. "I was born on a colony." He would have wanted to add that if he had to choose a home on Mandalore, the base of the Death Watch was the only place he wouldn't choose. He was a true Mandalorian, and as such his hatred for his employer's "Mandalorian allies", as she referred to them, was deep.
Looking ahead he saw a man, with the complexion of a soldier even if he was now wearing the robes of a politician. He had short blonde hair and sharp features, his eyes seemed always alert and he certainly glared at Jango as he approached him with the Countess. Jango also eyed several members of what seemed to be normal Mandalorian Guard members although he suspected more than one was a member of the Death Watch.
"Countess Alexa, It is a pleasure to finally meet you in person." Pre Vizsla greeted the Countess with a bow of his head.
"Governor Vizsla the pleasure is mine." Alexa replied with a light nod. "I believe you have at least heard of my Bodyguard, he is a Mandalorian like you, Jango Fett."
"Certainly" Pre Vizsla said looking at Jango with an smile that was intended to be mocking. "Welcome to Mandalore Bounty Hunter"
Jango nodded as Pre signalled for the countess to follow him. The Boba, Jango and the combat droids watched closely by the Mandalorian Guard .
"I must say I'm quite interest in the offer you made me Countess. But why do you have such an interest on me becoming the ruler of Mandalore." Pre Vizsla said as he walked with the countess.
"That one is an easy. For me this alliance of planets that have declared neutrality in this conflict is a bother. Many interesting planets have declared themselves neutral, planets with valuable resources for the confederacy." Alexa spoke. "Although it would be easy to just invade them, the Confederacy Senate won't really approve. They would though if the Neutral planets disappeared, however Duchess Satine isn't likely to be convinced of such a thing. As such I'm convinced a change of government should happen in Mandalore."
"I see" Pre Vizsla said. "It's a good plan and I'm honored that you've chosen to support us as the True Government of Mandalore."
"Of course but remember that it doesn't come free." Alexa said. "The moment you get your hands on the throne you will proclaim your loyalty to the CIS and dissolve the Neutral Systems."
"It will be done" Pre Vizsla replied. "What of the Duchess?"
"Her disappearance is key to our plans" The Countess replied. "If it's in an accident better, nothing that could be linked to you, but the main objective is that she disappears. Once that's done we'll orchestrate the riots and prison breaks throughout the planet, when the current New Mandalorian government seems unable to control the situation you and your men will appear and restore order. When you do you'll disolve this neutral system alliance, it won't dissolve right away of course but there losing such a charismatic leader and such an important planet those planets will be exposed and ready for the taking."
"Won't the Republic send troops to Mandalore?" Pre Vizsla asked.
"I have a fleet ready to assist you." Alexa replied. "If you want we can have Jango take care of the Duchess for you, he is an expert assassin and quite masterful at arranging accidents to happen and should the Republic or the Mandalorian authorities not believe it or suspect you he also an expert in dealing with all kind of situations. You will find him a very powerful ally. "
"I don't trust him" Pre Vizsla said. Jango smiled under his helmet, it seemed the clan Vizsla hadn't forgotten him.
"Boba" The Countess called the young boy to her side.
"I present you Jango Fett's son. You can keep him here with you to assure his father cooperates." The countess said as they arrived to the Pre's throne room. Pre Vizsla smiled as he headed for his throne, sat and looked at Jango who was gritting his teeth.
"Well if that's the case I think I will accept his help." Pre Vizsla said with a smile. Alexa looked at her escorts and the Mandalorian guards.
"Leave the governor and I have much to discuss." The sith lady said. Jango growled but obeyed his employer's commands, he would honor his contract and obey. "For now" the True Mandalorian part of him spoke in his mind.
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Anakin and Obi Wan run through the corridors of Tipoca city on Kamino with their lightsabers ready followed by a large group of clones dressed in blue and white armor. They were known as ARC troopers, special commandos trained by Jango Fett himself, not afraid to express their opinion but disciplined and more effective than the average clone trooper, Obi Wan had to admit he was amused by this group's captain, Rex, because the clone seemed to clash with Anakin on some things and wasn't afraid to tell him where he was wrong, something he had done a few times since he'd first met him and became his second in command a few months ago. They were in the middle of a battle, the Confederacy had launched an attack on Kamino attempting to end the supply of clones to the Republic army.
At the request of the Council, Qui Gon's former apprentices had gone to the planet with a large contingent of clones to prevent the separatists from taking control or destroying the clonning facilities. So far they had been successful and they were now cleaning up the remaining droids that had infiltrated the installation, the main separatist force was trying to retreat but it seemed admiral Yularen and his boys were doing their job too and it was costing them a lot of casualties
Rex stopped the group and activated something on his helmets visor. He looked at two of his men launched two granades around the corner. They heard warning shouts from the enemy droids before the explosions could.
When Anakin Obi Wan arrived at where the droids were standing, only a few parts remained. Anakin looked at Rex.
"Good Job captain." He said.
"Thank you" Rex said. "Good job to you too sir."
Anakin smiled his usual proud smirk as if saying "What did you expect?". Obi Wan also smiled as he watched his friend and the clone commando. He pulled out his commlink and and called for the clone that had been assigned as he second in command.
"Commander Cody we've finished cleaning up the last droids that infiltrated the installation. What about you?" He asked the clone commander.
"Everything is fine here General the enemy is retreating. We've received a transmission from General Jinn, he wishes for you and general Skywalker to contact him." Cody told Obi Wan.
"Did he say why?" Obi Wan asked.
"No Sir. He did not. He said it was crutial that you contacted him" The clone replied.
"Ok we'll go to the comm center and contact him there." Obi Wan said as he and Anakin exchanged a look.
"What does master want Obi Wan? I thought he was trying to secure a deal with some of the governments in the outer rim to stablish a base?" Anakin asked.
"I don't know" Obi Wan said with a frown. "But I don't like this." He added as he felt something had happened to someone he knew.
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Anakin, Obi Wan, Commander cody and Captain Rex stood before the hologram of Anakin and Obi Wan's former Master. Qui Gon appeared full body with the attire of a clone body armor with some Jedi Robes over it similar to the one to the one Obi Wan also wore. Anakin on his part preferred a dark suit instead of the clone armor or the Jedi traditional robes.
"Master." Anakin asked worried. "Is there a problem?"
"I'm afraid there is." Qui Gon replied. "Problems in the Mandalore sector."
"Mandalore?" Anakin asked looking at Obi Wan. "Isn't that a neutral system?"
"Yes it is" Obi Wan said looking at his master. "The leader of the Mandalorians, Duchess Satine Kryze is a pacifist and the leader of the neutral systems."
"So what is the problem?" Anakin asked looking at Qui Gon again.
"The Duchess has disappeared." Qui Gon spoke and Obi Wan felt like he had been stabbed in the chest. Satine had been... was a dear friend to him in fact one of the only women he could say he had loved.
"What happened?" Obi Wan asked. Qui Gon shook his head.
"We aren't sure. Her speeder was attacked when she was going to the inauguration of a new orphanage on the outskirts of the capital. All the Mandalorian authorities found was the debris of the attack and some corpses of the guards. They believe it's the work of the Death Watch." Qui Gon explained.
"The Death Watch?" Anakin asked.
"A terrorist group that operates on Mandalore. They hate the current government because their pacifism. The mandalorians were once a proud warrior race that warred most of the time and they want the return of those old glorious days." Obi Wan explained as he greeted his teeth barely containing his anger.
"That's right." Qui Gon nodded again. "We also believe the separatist are behind the attack. The Duchess is the voice and leader of the neutral systems. Without her the alliance will crumble and many worlds will be open to attack. The council wants you and Siri to investigate Obi Wan. "
"Me and Siri?" Obi Wan asked.
"Yes, this mission hits you close to home and even though I know you are capable of controlling yourself I would rest easier if I knew you had her with you." Qui Gon said softly. "You will also take a fleet of the ones guarding Kamino with you in case it's needed to intervene on Mandalore she is bringing her fleet but you should also take part of yours too."
"What will I do Master?" Anakin asked.
"You will remain in Kamino and secure the Planet completely. Stay there to make sure the separatists don't return to the planet." Qui Gon said. "When the planet is secure you will meet me on the outer rim and help me on the search for a base on the outer rim. May the Force be with you two."
"And with you Master" Both Anakin and Obi Wan said. Obi Wan looked at Cody.
"Prepare for departure commander." He told the clone who nodded and left to deliver the orders to the rest. He then looked at Rex and Anakin. "You two will remain here with half the men and keep watch here."
"Will you be alright?" Anakin asked worried as he felt something friend.
"Yes don't worry Anakin." Obi Wan replied exiting the room.