Don't mind me, just speaking a headcanon into existence. Anakin getting into trouble with HR should be a filler episode. Thanks for reading! -KK
Every few months, Jedi and clone trooper leadership are expected to receive feedback on their performance as leaders. Human resources are tasked with these assessments and provide meaningful adjustments to facilitate better communication, with the goal to improve the working relationship among all parties.
Jedi General Anakin Skywalker and Captain Rex were called to discuss their relationship. It goes without saying that their compatibility as Jedi and Captain was exceptional. Cooperation, time management, and goal attainment scores were very high. Although Anakin passed with flying colours, the rep wanted to address the Jedi personally on a certain criteria, of which was a point of contention brought up by a number of subordinates.
"General Skywalker," the rep called. "May I have a word with you?"
"Of course. What can I do for you."
"I just wanted to congratulate you on your successful missions as of late. Your efforts have managed to foil several Separatists coups."
The Jedi puffed his chest proudly. "Thanks. Couldn't do it without the men. It was really all about getting in there and-
"How is the relationship between you and your legion?" The rep interrupted.
"Err… It's just fine. Why?"
"You see, my job is to help cultivate a positive relationship between Jedi and clone troopers. To ensure everyone is being heard.
The rep tapped on a few keys on a panel and referred to the monitor and continued, "I've read your file here and I've noticed you often engage the enemy with strategies which can only be described as… unorthodox."
Anakin raised an eyebrow. "I suppose you can call it that. It's not uncommon for strategies to change during the heat of battle. It's how we get the job done."
"Oh, I don't doubt that at all, General," her tone became more serious now. "What I'm most concerned with is how your men feel about these strategies."
The rep pushes a button on the panel across from her. A blueish table materialized on the monitor displaying charts and graphs with all sorts of numbers. Upon closer look, Anakin noticed the data were displaying a steadily decreasing pattern.
"You see, based on our evaluation, you are doing quite well in achieving your desired goals. But in doing so, other issues surfaced."
She continued, highlighting specific sections containing testimonies. "Here it was said that you often dive into battle head first and fail to recognize clones aren't, and I quote, filled with cosmic, universe juice that could propel us 15 feet into the air. "
"Wait, who said that?" The Jedi asked.
"I'm afraid these testimonies are confidential," she noted.
He crossed his arms. "I don't even get their meaning."
"Another said, quote, why doesn't he just force-push the droids out of the way or off a cliff or something? If I was a Jedi I'd do that all the time. Or use their lightsabers as a flying guillotine .' end quote"
"Well, actually. It's harder than it looks," he laughed, nervously.
She continued to the next complaint. " Grievous isn't even Force sensitive, you could just yank out his organs. I mean, c'mon, they're just floating in his chest- "
"Okay, okay! I get it." He cut in. "In my defence, the Jedi aren't supposed to use the Force for attack. Only defence." He echoed a certain green Jedi master.
She stared, unblinking. "We're literally in a war, General."
"Just whose side are you on?"
"No one's. I'm only trying to navigate us towards a solution where everyone can be happy. Maybe you should take these complaints as constructive criticism to improve how you lead your team."
The Jedi pursed his lips, a slight furrow in his brow as he felt annoyance building inside him. "Thanks, but I think I lead my team just fine." He turned on his heel and made his way towards the door.
"These were only suggestions, General Skywalker!" She called after him.
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On a planet in the Outer Rim, Jedi General Anakin Skywalker has engaged Separatists forces. The 501st are pinned down at the onslaught of droids coming from the front and sides. Reinforcements has yet to arrive. In the meantime, they're on their own.
"General, we are sitting banthas out here!" Captain Rex shouted, as he ducked behind the barricade. "Evac won't be here for some time. What do we do?"
"Hold the line, Rex!" Anakin deflects enemy fire with a lightsaber.
For a moment, the clone captain hung his head with a loud sigh. "Well, you could just, you know, whoosh, " he mumbled, splaying his fingers forward mockingly, pistols still in hand.
"What was that, Captain?"
"Nothing, General! C'mon, boys, move it!"
Before they knew it, Republic gunships whizzed by overhead. Talk about Impeccable timing.