Note 21
Ten years after the Trade Federation Invasion
6 months later
Yoda,
What do you think about the current situation with Dooku and his Separatists?
I think we had better talk to Chancellor Palpatine about this. He seems determined that he must keep the Republic intact. He has been sending ambassadors to Dooku for a long time. They do not seem to be getting anywhere.
It is possible that this situation will result in war. If it does, then he must realize that there are not enough Jedi to keep the peace in the Republic. We are peacekeepers, not soldiers.
I realize that the Senate is voting on a Military Creation Act.
I agree that Skywalker has a lot to learn before he can take the trials. I agree with your observation that he is impatient. We must have faith in the boy. He will do the right thing at the right time.
We should send someone to protect Antilles, but I do not have a suggestion at this time as to who we should send. I do not know that it matters. Let me know if Amidala wants protection. I have not heard from her or from the Chancellor that she wishes protection from the Order.
If the opportunity presents itself at a later time, and Senator Amidala specifically asks for protection, provided that Kenobi and Skywalker are available, we will send them to protect her. Yes, if Kenobi and Skywalker work together on the assignment, Obi-Wan will be able to observe Anakin. He can then tell us whether Anakin accepts our ways.
Keeping the Chancellor alive is definitely a first priority. You did well by offering our services to him. Let us hope that he remains safe. If he requests our services, let me know.
For you to assume resuming communication with Count Dooku is an excellent idea.
We have had no more leads regarding the Sith. However, I agree with you that eventually we will make progress.
It is true that several Senators are convinced that the situation with Dooku and the Separtists will lead to war. I do not know how many Senators hold this opinion. My opinion is that there is a possibility that war could still be avoided. Every day this possibility lessens. The Republic will have to do something. I think that the entire Jedi Council should meet with Chancellor Palpatine.
Mace Windu