Chapter 21: Who has the Power

As the music ends, James and Barriss walk back to the tables. They both sat down as Barriss removes the heels, "I can see why the Jedi don't wear these" she says. James chuckled as the waiter hands them a drink, "Many traditions you do kinda make sense" James says as he takes a sip.

Soon Anakin and Obi-Wan walk up to them, sitting on the empty chairs. "Alright, what's going on?" Anakin asked, "What do you mean, General" James asked. Anakin grew annoyed by the remark, "Well, Captain, I see you are dating a devoted Knight of the Jedi Order" he retorted.

Barriss becomes concerned, "What's the matter with that?" James asked. Anakin gets angry, "JEDI SHOULDN'T HAVE ANY ATTRACTIONS, IT'S AGAINST OUR CODE!" he yells. This attracted the crowd, "Anakin, you need to calm down now" Obi-Wan says. Anakin looks at James, he then breathes.

"Fine, but this isn't ov-" Anakin was interrupted by the king, "I would like for James Cutter and Forgo to come up" Dendup says. Soon both officers walk on the stage as the audience amassed around it. Dendup then turn to them, "I would like to announce the UNSC and Onderon have signed a pact, a Pact like no other" Dendup says.

The Queen of Naboo steps up, "What treaty do you speak of?" she asked. James steps forward, "A chance to leave the War by leaving the Republic" he says. The crowd gasped in shock, "Do you know what happens if we do that?" a male Togurta asked.

"I do, but why be stuck with the Republic when we can do what they can't" James asked. "And how can you prove that?" Palpatine asked as he and a squad of 501st marched in. Cutter steps up, "James, would you like to test our ability?" he asked. "IS she in position?" James asked, Cutter nods in agreement.

Over Geonosis, Paris and Spirit of Fire hover in the planet's orbit. Richard watched from the Frigate's bridge, "Have we received the order yet?" he asked. "Affirmative, Operation Scorch is a go" Sally says, Richard sent the order to the other Warship.

Soon, both ships launched missiles to all the hidden Droid Factories on the planet, destroying them. Over Gwori, UNSC Destroyers, Halberd and Pioneer, attacked the Separatist Shipyards. They then destroyed the Separatist ships as they jumped out of hyperspace, killing everyone on board.

On the surface of Cato Neimoidia, the Marines and ODSTs from Epoch attack the capital city. Engaging Droid forces on the platforms. Pelicans fly over firing Rocket pods, destroying Tanks and large rows of troops advancing against them. In the air, the UNSC Carrier attack the Frigates that hovers over the city. Eventually, the UNSC was able to claim victory over the Separatist Forces.

Over Felucia, Grievous waited in his Dreadnaught. Soon, he gets a call from Dooku. "General, seems you're alright" Dooku says, "What is the problem? You seem odd" Grievous says. "It's our new combatant, he destroyed many of our war capabilities, as of now, only you and your army are left" Dooku says. Grievous was furious, but soon calmed down. "What are your orders?" Grievous asked.

But before Dooku can respond, several UNSC ships jumps in front of him. In the Halcyon Cruiser, the captain nodded and pointed to the ship. Soon the four Cruisers fired a barrage of weaponry, disabling the Dreadnought.

Grievous ran to his fighter and took off, only to be shot down by a Longsword squadron. Back at the ballroom, James opened a map. "In thousands of systems, 10 Warships has destroyed about 89% of the Separatist Forces within a few hours.

We basically brought the Separatist on their knees" he says. Soon the Duchess of Mandalore, "Although I don't agree with your tactic, you have ended the war by taking the fight to them" she says.

James walks up to her, "We can handle any situation, without hesitation or conquering" he says. She smiles and turns to the crowd, "Mandalore will join James' Pact" she says. Soon the Twi'lek senator stands, "Ryloth will join his Pact" he says.

Soon many planets that doubted the Republic joined the UNSC, even some Separatist Planets joined him. He and Cutter soon sat down in satisfaction, but Palpatine leaving in anger with the Jedi and his guards.

Everybody soon clapped as a message came, the Video soon shows Dooku and the Separatist Council. "James Forgo, you have proved your might to the galaxy. So to show gratitude, the Separatist will give all resources to your military and your new planets" Dooku says. James smiles as Barriss kissed him, "And now we celebrate" Dendup says.

On the Republic Venator, Palpatine thinks as Obi-Wan and Anakin walk in. "A new power has been formed, we must prepare the Republic or face them" Palpatine says. Obi-Wan was about to speak, but Anakin stepped up. "I don't think the Senate would like another war" Anakin says, Palpatine turns to him.

"My boy, you don't get it as much as I do. A new power can change the politics of the Galaxy" He says."I guess I agree, but you might want to talk to the Council and the Senate before we think about this" Obi-Wan says.

Back at Onderon, James and his team plans on a new tactic. "With Onderon as our home planet, we should be able to have new ships ready" James says. "And getting home?" Lincoln asked, Richard steps up. "We've been missing for a long while, by now, we're declared Dead, and the Slipspace can't handle an universal travel without overloading" he says.

"You're right, they did it to Cutter and many Marines that was lost and we only got lucky by speed" A Captain says. "Alright then, thanks to your Sentinels. We should have a fleet of 30 Frigates and Destroyers ready within a month" Lincoln says. "And the Republic?" James asked, "They might view us as something dangerous" Cutter says. "Let them, because a new war is coming, and one that can cause many deaths" James says before leaving.