Hello, and sorry for the long wait. I'll answer all the reviews on the bottom because of how many there are, anyway, here's the next chapter.
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One week later - The Chinese Government commissions the building of the First Spacecraft not reliant solely on Rocket Fuel, instead a mix of Jet Fuel and Rocket fuel, along with the new "Warp Drive".
Two weeks later - In a speed that surprises the rest of the world, The Chinese finish the spacecraft, complete with a reverse engineered hyperdrive, now called "Warp Drives" from a destroyed Republic ARC-170. The Americans, European, and Russian Governments also Commission their own Spacecraft.
Three Weeks Later - The Chinese show off the spacecraft they made in a Festival in Beijing, with the spacecraft completing every test it had, a trip to Mars and back in less than one hour, thanks to the ability to travel through hyperspace. Japanese, Canadian, and Indian Governments soon also create plans for the construction of spacecrafts.
Four Weeks Later - A United Earth conference is held in Beijing to lay out the rules for the Terran Spacecrafts, and to give each of them the call code of TSS, short for Terran Spaceship, with another code representing what country/province it is from, followed by the name of the craft (if one exists) For example, a spacecraft from France with a name of Indomitable would be TSS-FR-Indomitable.
One month Later - JPL, Pasadena, California, United States, American Territories, Terran Federation, Earth, Unknown Regions
CT-7567, better known as Captain Rex looked on at the recently finished Terran Spacecraft, an oblong dark ship, which looked a little like a Republic Medical Frigate, just way smaller. Following the failed invasion of Earth, Rex offered to be a consultant for a few weeks, one which could offer training to the Terran soldiers. "Terran" Rex thought to himself. "What an odd name". Rex had been interviewed by a number of Journalists, asking him political questions, while some asked personal ones. Some asked him for his perspective on the war, which he replied to with that he was born to fight for the Republic, and die for it if need be. He didn't realize how many other questions came up based on him saying that one sentence. Some were asking about his origins, others his future. Some decided to ask about how his family felt. Even with all the questions, Rex didn't know why he volunteered to stay and help, to take a break from the war, but he did, and now it's getting on his nerves. Within a week of the Jedi leaving, he was itching for a fight. He decided to test himself in a game of accuracy against one of the Native Terrans. They put up a piece of paper with red and white circles, and their goal was to hit the bullseye, the innermost circle. Rex got bullseye every time, at least when he used his blaster, which also left a searing hole through the middle, causing the Native to hand him one of their weapons, which they promised would not leave the paper burning. The Native weapons too much recoil for his liking. He felt he was firing a laser Cannon, one meant for ships, but packed into a meter long blaster, or gun as they called it. With those, it took him a bit to get used to it, but soon he was getting bullseye over and over until the natives said they were done. He admired their weapons. They definitely packed a punch, considering he nearly lost balance when he first fired one, but at the same time, no one had warned him.
General Grant, the Head of the Terran Military, walked up alongside Rex, facing the direction he was.
"Good Morning Advisor".
"Good Morning General" Rex said, not yet looking at Grant.
"So the news on the street is that you guys will be heading back to to the Republic next week". Grant said.
Rex answered. "Yes, a Republic ship will pick us up on your next Monday.
The rest of the Clones and I will be heading back, likely to the front".
Grant turned to face Rex. "So how have you enjoyed your stay so far?"
"It was not exactly what I expected. Based off of how we first met, I was expecting this to be a planet ruled under the control of the Military. I didn't realize that people had lives aside from war. And when I was told about those powerful weapons you had, and how every country was at odds with each other, I'm surprised you didn't blow yourself up. I've been part of conflicts that were started for reasons that were minor compared to yours, and yet you didn't annihilate each other ".
"We almost did destroy ourselves a few times, but everyone was too afraid to press the big red button. Plus we didn't have anywhere to escape to away from our planet, at least until now".
Deciding to change the subject, Grant decided to ask a question.
"So Aare you ready for tonight?"
"I am as ready as I'll ever be. All I hope is that there aren't too many reporters surrounding me" Rex jokes.
"Well, I've been told about the Separatists, I just am waiting to hear about it from someone who's met them".
"I wonder if my explanation about why the Seps are evil will be good enough for your planet".
"Well, we will see. Anyway, I got to go now. See you tonight, Advisor".
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Later that day, UN Building, New York
Rex stood next to the speaker at the stage in the UN General Assembly. The topic, Should Earth go to war with the Separatists, with Rex there to explain why they should.
"And today I present to you Advisor Rex, Captain in the Grand Army of the Republic, and one of the enemy officers during the war with the Republic. He Volunteered to help us following the peace treaty, and has been an Advisor since then. Here is Advisor Rex".
The speaker left the stage, leaving Rex to explain why Earth should ally with the Republic.
"I am here today to give you a reason to go to war with the Confederacy. In my time as a trooper for the Republic, I have seen many instances of atrocities committed by the Separatists. One of which was the enslavement of civilians, using them as living shields. One of which was on the planet of Ryloth, a world that the separatists had invaded. When my group was sent to retake the world, we had found camps of Twi'leks, the native inhabitants, being surrounded by Separatist droids, and held hostage at blaster-point, while they had done nothing to provoke that action. Another instance is on the Ocean World of Mon Calamari, where the Separatists had assassinated the King of the planet, causing the Two species on that planet to go to war with each other. The Separatists had allied themselves with the Quarren, who were revolting, while the Mon Calamari were being defended by the Republicā¦"
After saying the word Calamari, and using it as a species name, some UN delegates laughed under their breath, mainly ones from island territories, though Rex didn't notice.
For the next twenty minutes, Rex gave instances as to why Earth should ally with the Republic, pointing out atrocities the Separatists had committed, ending by asking the delegates to think about this decision, citing what the Separatists would do if they attacked again without Earth having aid from the Republic. After his speech, he walked off the stage, leaving the Delegates to their own thoughts and their notes.
As Rex got off the platform, the speaker came back to the microphone.
"Delegates,now that you have now seen the reason as to why we should ally with the Republic, but next up, we have Graham Wells from Great Britain to explain to you why we shouldn't get involved in this conflict. Why we should remain Neutral".
Graham Wells walks up to the platform, he's an older man, with just a bit of gray hair, but he doesn't show it as he walks across the platform to the microphone.
"Delegates, since we have met the two sides of this galactic war, we have gotten to know a little about what they are and their goals. We know that the Confederacy is seeking independence from the Republic, and we know the Republic won't let that happen. But what does it matter to us? Yes we were attacked by the Confederacy, but so were we attacked by the Republic, and arguably, the Republic did more damage. It is also important to note that in the initial battles, we were attacked by accident, one side seemingly having poor intelligence, the other was miscommunication. So really, we should be at war with both of them, but we know that we would not survive as a species that way. That is why I believe, for the interests of all here on Earth, we stay away from conflict. This war is one between the Republic and the Confederacy, and them only. Others may be dragged along by the actions of each of them, but that doesn't mean we have to when we hear reports. It could be a mixup, some false propaganda. Another thing is that we are not prepared to enter any kind of war. We have only been part of this galaxy for the past few weeks. We should consider our options. If we go to war with either of them, we could face a situation nuclear weapons would not be able to fix. To them, we are a backward society, and that may be true, but we shouldn't go running into a fight that we aren't positive we can win. Though it is sad to hear about what Advisor Rex is saying the Confederacy does, who's to say the Republic isn't the same. I am not doubting the Advisors views. We can see that the Confederacy have done many things considered inhumane, but we also don't want to be facing that, and if the Confederacy is our enemy, they may very well be able to do that to us" Graham began to end his reasoning. "This is a choice up to you, but I ask that you give more time, more time to think about the matter once we more fully understand this situation, and not jump to any conclusions too quickly. Thank you". Graham began walking off the stage, quickly being replaced with the main speaker.
In the back, Captain Rex looked at General Grant.
"I didn't realize there would be someone who would be explaining why not to join the Republic".
"So as to have everyone have multiple views in their head, we looked for someone to suggest why we should not ally with the Republic or the Separatists. Mr. Wells came up and wanted to volunteered, so we accepted it".
"Who is he anyway?" Rex asked.
"He's one of the New Jersey senators in the United States".
Rex never got into politics in the Republic, but even after being here for a few weeks, it still confused him how the United States government worked. In the Republic, there was the Senate, but apparently that isn't the only part of the government. There's also this place called the House⦠then there is the president. Why president and not Chancellor, he had no idea. He heard some countries had chancellors, but not all. So because of that, he gave up figuring out the governmental system.
"Got it". Rex said. "So will anyone be representing the Separatists?" Rex asked, hoping that no one will.
"Actually" Grant said. "We do have someone representing them here".
"Who?" Rex asked, hoping it wasn't Dooku or someone else he knew.
"It is the diplomat by then name of Asajj Ventress".
Rex mentally face palmed himself, aside from the fact he called her an diplomat.
The speaker from the stage interrupted Rex's thoughts. "Representing the Confederacy of Independent Systems, we have Asajj Ventress".
Ventress took the stage. She never asked to come here, she never hoped she could come here. Dooku had told her that everyone else was busy, and she wasn't. He sent her to this planet in the Unknown Regions. Whether he had hoped the planet would join them because of her, she had no idea. All he said was to say some flaws the Republic and the Jedi had, and then say the official public reason why the Confederacy was made. He had also told her to write down her speech, but she was so mad that she had been chosen as a ambassador that she decided she will just wing it. It seemed he knew she would do that, so he wrote one himself for her, and she could not imagine herself saying any of the words on there, but she decided to use it anyway. He also told her to look up some information on the nations here. She did, and found only one thing interesting, which she will use in her speech. Something that definitely annoyed her was that she couldn't sense the people on the planet, as if they are disconnected from the force. As she walked up to the stage she quickly went over her material, then prepared to speak.
"Delegates of the Terran Federation" she said, trying to make a good first impression. "I am here to explain why you should join the Confederacy. First I would like to take your attention to the Republic. The Republic is not as great a government as it seems. It is filled with corruption. It taxes many world so much that they leave. And the Jedi. Before the Clone Wars, the Jedi enforced those regulations. It was not just small taxes they enforced, but they taxed until poverty took hold. When the Jedi was done enforcing the unjust laws, they would return back to their hidden sanctuary away from public eye and attention. There they would stay secluded, never actually knowing the people they went to. Even though that happened, many people still looked up to the Jedi as their protectors, and that was true, they did occasionally protect. But when the Clone Wars began, did they stay with the people? Did they help protect them from the Republic, or to make sure the Republic paid their taxes. Some also feel that the Jedi were the ones who were started the Clone Wars, when they forcibly took hold of a planet, that was finally dealing with some justice against murderous Jedi and a Senator. The Jedi in fact helped those murderers, giving them weapons so they could fight back. This was where many turned their back on the Jedi, and their twisted order. But now, you may be wondering why we were created, and I will tell you it had some to do with the Jedi, as they helped make it in a way. The Republic had been unjustly taxing many Systems far away from the Capitol, and one of them ended up being invaded by a corporation. The Jedi intervened and the planet revolted against the Corporation, which was backed by the Republic. It showed that you don't have to deal with all this trouble, you can simply free yourself from foreign rule, by war if need be. More and more planets started to realize they have the ability to revolt against this unjust government, and the Confederacy was born".
Ventress looked up from the Script she had been reading, surprised about how non threatening she could sound. Then she related something she learned.
"While I was looking at the history of this planet, something caught my eye. I read about a event called the Boston Tea Party. In that story I read, there was some Americans revolting against their British overlords, because they were heavily taxing them on many things, and the Americans were tired of it. So they ended up doing a Revolution, which succeeded. And that explains why the Confederacy was made. All these planets were overtaxed, and they need to look for a way to fight it, and after the Republics Corrupt Senate didn't help, they turned to the last option. War, and war they did. That time where one planet was trying to give justice to murderous senators and Jedi, was like that Boston Tea Party, and just like what happened for you, the British came and occupied the city, same for that planet. The Republic had assumed it was an act of war, and went and occupied the planet, but also killed a number of civilians in the process. And this is why we need you to join us in our fight against the Jedi and their Corrupt Senate". Ventress proceeded to walk off the stage, narrowly glancing at Rex, and proceeded to get all the rage she had been hiding for the past ten minutes, and turn it all on him, which surprised Rex a little bit, but not that much.
After an hour of deliberation, the General Assembly voted on war or peace with the Republic and/or Confederacy.
It came out as peace for the Republic, with 187/193 votes
And peace for the Confederacy. With 134/193 votes
Rex was surprised.
"I thought they would go to war with the Separatists!"
Grant looked at him. "As much as we all have negative feelings about the Confederacy, I think we want peace because we wouldn't be able to survive a war with them. Though our nukes are effective, what if they build something resistant to them?".
Rex replied. "Then I'm sure the Republic would come and help!"
"But what if they don't?". Rex couldn't answer that.
Grant heard a sound from his watch, which he immediately checked.
After looking at it, Grant looked at Rex.
"It seems that the Republic stopped by a little early to pick you up, and it seems I will be traveling back with you". Looking back down at his watch, he continued. "We are to go to the Helipad for pickup".
"Why are you going back with me?" Rex asked.
"I don't know". Grant replied, already turning to walk to the Helipad.
Rex followed, and when they got outside, they were met with a group of soldiers and the Terran President, formerly the UN Secretary General. A Helicopter beginning to land in the background.
The president waited for the Helicopter blades to stop spinning so he could speak without yelling.
"General Grant. You have been assigned as part of an ambassador mission to the Republic, and you will be taking our newest starship onto the Republic starship above us, which will ferry the Starship to Coruscant. At the same time, the Republic is here to pick up Advisor Rex. Take this Helicopter to the Starship base and you and a group of people will take the Starship assigned to you". He then looked at Rex. "Thank you for your time here Advisor". Looking back at Grant, he continued. "Everything else you need to know will be inside the Starship". Then he smiled. "Don't mess this up" he said jokingly.
After that, Rex and Grant entered the Helicopter, and flew off to the Starship base. After arriving they entered the chosen Starship, with a group of ambassadors with them.
UN Building, right after the speeches.
Asajj Ventress was proud she was able to hold in her anger for the whole speech, but now that she learned that many of those Delegates had been against the Confederacy and her Speech, she couldn't hold in her anger anymore. Many had tried to declare war on the Confederacy, and although they failed, they will soon get the war they wanted. Her hand was feeling her lightsaber as she considered beheading every single forceless freak in the building. One of the Terrans walked up to her and asked if she was ok. Ventress didn't answer and began to fully grab her lightsaber. A nearby Terran Guard, who had been briefed on lightsabers, realized Ventress was grabbing her lightsaber, quickly aimed his Gun at her, so as to make her stop reaching for her weapon. It worked.
"I'm going to have to ask you to leave" the Guard said.
Realizing she wouldn't win this situation, because she could sense the presence, or lack thereof, of many people coming in her direction. She backed down and slowly made way to the Exit. As soon as she had left the building, she made her way to her ship, and immediately flew off to meet up with Count Dooku, and tell the unfortunate news.
I should mention real quick if any of you were offended in any small way by me bringing you up in this story, sorry. I'm not British, so I don't know what you're opinion was on the Boston Tea Party.
So it has been a while since I last posted a chapter, maybe a month (or two). The first month I explained the last time I updated, but for this one, it has been a mix of I don't know what to write, and how my ideas kept changing. For all who gave suggestions, thank you. This chapter is more to connect to the future ideas. Anyway, I'll explain more after the Reviews, and For these reviews, I will answer all for 9 and 10 (because 9 was the last chapter and 10 was me saying I'm going to work on it again)
Fanfics Imperator - I didn't think of that, but I feel Grievous would definitely be curious as to who would have done that.
Nightmarebat- Idk what you said.
Murlily - Thank you for reading this!
AACM26 - Thanks for the information on the Jedi. I tried to keep that in mind during Ventresses speech, when she said how Jedi were once good, but they swayed from what they should be. At the same time, that is Dooku speaking, and he (and Ventress also I think) were Jedi once, and they both had reasons to leave, although they were different. As for your other comment on Chapter Two, when I get to editing Chapter Two, I'll keep your comment in mind. Thanks for the correction.
w. jr - I'm glad you enjoyed the Resolution name. I haven't been able to look for that book yet, but thanks for suggesting it.
The conmanw- Next chapter
Dethroned King - thanks for pointing that out. My reason why some paragraphs are short is because in class I'm learning about how when someone else is speaking, whether that be the Narrator or some other person, you have to start a new paragraph.
vinny valentino - Great suggestion
w. jr (Ch 10) - I'll have to think about that. I have a plan for the future now, and I think I can find your suggestion to fit in with that. Thanks for suggesting those ideas.
Guest with no name- This one is a little bit longer... by maybe 500 words...
SrPancake - Here it is, and thanks for giving me the push to finally finish this.
So over the past month, I was in a conversation, and I now have a plan for the future of the story. Idk if all of you will enjoy it, but it's a plan I have that will be different than the other stories I've read. One reason I took so long to update was because I had finished this chapter, then I had the idea for this plan, and I had to add in the Ventress speech. Also those lines, if you disliked how I used Ventress and Rex in this story, feel free to tell me and why, and if you are feeling extra, how I could fix it. Unfortunatly, I do not have access to the Clone Wars tv show anymore, so I won't be able to do research based off of that. Until Next time - Spacedino
