AN: Kamino is in the outer rim so it makes sense that the sith would use it as one of its main armies, the other being battle droids of course. Don't forget to review.

A new threat has been revealed. Learning the cruiser belongs to the powerful Darth Vader. An investigation leads the Jedi master and senator to the crash site. Little did either one know there is an unexpected ally with a message.

The trip built a lot of anxiety between Obi-wan Padmé. Obi-Wan for wondering what had happened to destroy the star cruiser. Padmé worried that this was the first sign that war was going to bring death to her people. The speeder came to a halt at the rim of the crash site. As the jedi exited the craft he pulled up a pair of macrobinoculars to examine the star ship.

"These markings are undeniable, it belongs to Vader" Kenobi said as put away the binoculars

"But why would he attack our system?" Asked Padmé

"It make sense, his planet of Tatooine is close to Naboo" explained Obi-Wan "In theory, he could use Tatooine as a staging area and then launch an invasion"

"We have teams scouting the wreckage, looking for any information" Typho interrupted

"Then by all means, lead the way" Obi-Wan told the captain

The group made their way on foot. Once they reached the downed ship, they prepared to enter. Obi-Wan with his lightsaber, Padmé and captain Typho with nabooian blasters. The hallways were littered with the bodies of men in white armor. When the group reached the command center, the astromech plugged in to the access port. The droid signaled a response.

"Artoo says that all the manifests have been wiped" Captain Typho explained

"The data might've been destroyed from the impact" Obi-Wan suggested

"But that doesn't explain why there was only one" Padmé chimed in " I thought that most imperial attacks happened in groups of three?"

Obi-Wan's only answer was "Not if if was a scouting party"

Suddenly Artoo started to beep uncontrollably

"Your droid seems to have found something" Observed the Jedi

"Bring it up now" Ordered the senator

Artoo used his projector to bring up what he found. But to everyone's surprise it was not a data file, it was a transmission. When the image was broadcast it was one of a protocol droid.

"Greeting, I am C-3PO, human-cyborg relations" Answered the now identified droid "Who are you?"

"I am senator Amidala of the Galactic Republic and this is Jedi master Obi-Wan Kenobi" said Padmé

"How did you contact us?" Questioned Obi-Wan

"Sir, I am in service to my maker Lord Vader of the Sith empire" Respond Threepio "My master wishes to make contact with you in person"

Kenobi was sceptical "Now why in the world would he do that?"

"He wishes to know what happened to the Twilight" Said the droid

"I'm sorry the only other thing I am permitted to say is Lord Vader is landing in three rotations" said Threepio as the transmission cut off

The group was surprised by what had transpired. They returned back to the capital to talk about what to do next. After much discussion they came to the decision to welcome the Sith lord. It finally came to the day he was to arrive, Padmé and Obi-Wan were waiting in the hagar when a neimoidian escort shuttle landed.

"I've got a bad feeling about this" said a concerned Padmé

"I do too. But what choice do we have?" Obi-Wan said

"I suppose you're right, if we want the truth" Padmé said

"He has a reputation for being an expert fighter pilot and powerful warrior" Stated the Jedi

All Padmé could say "Oh I see"

"And he's around your age" Obi-Wan added "Who knows, you two might hit it off"

Padmé just looked at him "Don't joke about that. I would never be involved with a man like-"

She was interrupted when she saw a young man exit the shuttle with some clone troopers. He was a head taller than she was with dirty blonde hair. He also wore a black tunic similar to Obi-Wan's. The man strode towards the dou. When he approached he crossed his arms across his chest.

"Hello. I am the Sith lord, Darth Vader" introduced the man

"I suppose that is part is obvious. I'm assuming you know who we are?" Inquired Obi-Wan

"Yes, now tell me, what happened to my ship?" Questioned Vader