Chapter II
Asajj Ventress, Dark Jedi and Apprentice to Count Dooku, Dark Lord of the Sith, looked upon the Confederacy Shipyard at Glee Anselm from the bridge of her ship. She loved the new ships being built. They were amazing ships that could fly as fast as the Jedi eye alone could see. Of course Dark Jedi and Sith could see it as well, for they too were adept in the Force. Ventress continued looking at the Shipyard and the newly designed ships when the triangular door swung open. It was Count Dooku.
"Master Dooku, welcome," Ventress, said, bowing to him in respect.
"Thank you, Asajj," Dooku responded, "You may arise."
"And to what do I deserve this joyous visit?" Asajj asked.
"The Confederacy, as you know, has built a new weapon," Dooku said.
"Yes," Asajj remembered, "It is finally finished?"
"Not that weapon!" Dooku yelled, "The Death Star will not be complete for some time now!"
"I'm sorry master," Asajj said apologetically, "Then you must be speaking of the other weapon. The Connecting."
"SHUTUP!!!!" Dooku roared, "We don't want anyone else to know of this. Things spread around the galaxy and the Republic knows our every move. This time they will not. No one. NO ONE. except top officials of the Confederacy and those who will work the killing machine may know of this! Direct orders from Darth Sidious!!! Understood?"
"Yes Master," Asajj answered. "Excellent!" As Dooku and Ventress continued to watch the shipyard, they were unaware of the attacking navy that stormed their way. The Confederacy Shipyard was ready to be destroyed. But Dooku and Ventress, no matter what, would not let the new destructing weapon leave their hands. Not on their life. * * *
The Clone pilots flew the Republic Assault Ships towards Glee Anselm. Obi-Wan, Siri, Darsha, Anakin, and Ferus were prepared to fly down to the planet in Jedi Starfighters as the Republic Assault Ships prepared to do battle against the Confederacy Navy.
"Alright, commands being issued. All Jedi and about 10,000 clones report to the hangar immediately." Obi-Wan called out over the intercom.
The five Jedi arrived at the hangar, the clones assembling behind them. Obi-Wan stood up near the microphone and spoke.
"All Jedi will fly down to the planet and avoid any contact with fighters," Obi-Wan said, eyeing his young apprentice, who so loved personal contact with Droid Starfighters. Ferus Olin smiled to himself. He hated personal contact with Droid Starfighters. They were so annoying, he thought. Obi-Wan continued.
"All clones are to accompany the Jedi to the surface of the planet. Land near, not on the grounds of the Confederacy Shipyard. Cameras are there and Asajj Ventress and Count Dooku are no doubt watching our every move. So be careful."
Darsha Assant raised her hand.
"Yes Darsha."
"Wouldn't it be safer if we sent two leading Jedi and half the Jedi Army with about 5,000 clones to the ship? Then we could possibly capture Dooku and Ventress. With two leaders of the Confederacy gone, it might be plausible that we can capture the Dark Lord of the Sith and get rid of him and all will be accomplished, for the Confederacy will have no strength without the Sith as their guides. Right?"
"It is a wise idea. Alright Darsha, we'll go with your plan. We'll send you, Anakin, and half the Jedi Army to the ship. The clones will be there to back you up. Let's move!"
Numberless Jedi Starfighters and Republic Gunships fired up, ready to fly down to the surface of Glee Anselm and take the plans to the ship. As they rocketed off, Darsha looked at Anakin.
"You ready for this?" Darsha asked.
"I'm ready for anything," Anakin replied.
"Then let's get moving."
Darsha and Anakin went down to the bridge again. The clones were ready to receive orders from the Jedi Master.
"Listen," Darsha said, "Fly as close as you can to the leading Super Star Destroyer and make sure that you connect a tube to it. When done, the Jedi and the clones will walk on the tube and we'll make our way to the bridge. When I give you the signal, you'll disconnect from the Super Star Destroyer and blow it to pieces. Got it?"
"Yes ma'am!" the clone shouted.
"Good."
Darsha watched as the Jedi assembled to the hangar to prepare to launch themselves in the tube. She and Anakin then made their way to the hangar. It would be a hard space battle, but the Jedi could and would accomplish it. Darsha would make sure that the plans for that new ship were successfully stolen and that every Jedi and clone sent to the planet would come back alive. * * *
General Antillieses, general of the Confederacy's Naval Fleet, stood on board the lead ship of the Fleet, the Stardream. After the death of General Isom on Vortex, Antillieses took complete control of the Fleet by order of Darth Sidious. Count Dooku and Asajj Ventress had been commanded to watch activity on Glee Anselm for a while, so they were sent to the Stardream. General Antillieses watched as Asajj and Dooku talked about the plans to the new destructing weapon. He knew of it, for he was a top official of the Confederacy. He was entitled to knowing about the weapon.
"Admiral," General Antillieses called.
"Yes?" Admiral Motti answered.
"Prepare to move closer to the surface of the planet. We need to pick up a squadron of those new ships," Antillieses commanded.
"Yes, General," Admiral Motti said, bowing and preparing to fulfill his task.
Without warning, a triangular sign beeped on the bridge. A ship was in close range. It was an enemy ship. Antillieses looked up, as did Asajj and Dooku. Then. Dooku felt it. That same feeling he had felt before. Obi- Wan Kenobi was near with his Padawan. But so was another, one whose presence had left the galaxy and had returned with a stronger power. She was.dangerous. * * *
The Jedi Starfighters landed on Glee Anselm along with the Republic Gunships. 5,000 Clone Troopers along with about 200 Jedi streamed out of their selected ships. Some of the Jedi Masters had taken the Gunships down. One such master was Adi Gallia. She and her cousin Stass Allie were on of the few women on the Council. Stass had just been given the position. Adi had been asked to go along with the group to be the one Council member to go on the mission. Every mission consisted of at least one Jedi Master from the Council. Obi-Wan and Siri enjoyed Adi's presence. She was an excellent choice.
Kenobi, Siri, Ferus, and Adi led the army to the hangar of the Confederacy Shipyard. Kenobi then commanded them to split up. Obi-Wan and Siri would take half the Clone Troopers and the Jedi and Ferus and Adi would take the other half. Obi-Wan, Siri and the army they commanded traveled to the back door of the shipyard. They looked upon the hangar.
"Look," Siri said, pointing down. Adi, Ferus and the army had already infiltrated the system. "They're fast!"
"Right," Obi-Wan, said. "Let's go!"
Obi-Wan Kenobi and Siri Tachi jumped from their position and landed on the deck of the hangar. The droids immediately turned when they heard the footsteps of the Jedi Army and the Clone Troopers. The blasters were drawn and lightsabers were activated and fire bounced around the hangar. The lightsabers on both sides of the droids deflected so much blaster fire that the droids were beginning to fall quickly.
"This is like a flipped version of Geonosis!" Siri yelled.
Obi-Wan laughed to himself. He loved Siri's humor. He had been used to it since their mission on Kegan at the age of 13. Since then, he'd fallen in love with her. But he still wondered how Darsha Assant, his cousin, was doing. * * *
Asajj Ventress, Dark Jedi and Apprentice to Count Dooku, Dark Lord of the Sith, looked upon the Confederacy Shipyard at Glee Anselm from the bridge of her ship. She loved the new ships being built. They were amazing ships that could fly as fast as the Jedi eye alone could see. Of course Dark Jedi and Sith could see it as well, for they too were adept in the Force. Ventress continued looking at the Shipyard and the newly designed ships when the triangular door swung open. It was Count Dooku.
"Master Dooku, welcome," Ventress, said, bowing to him in respect.
"Thank you, Asajj," Dooku responded, "You may arise."
"And to what do I deserve this joyous visit?" Asajj asked.
"The Confederacy, as you know, has built a new weapon," Dooku said.
"Yes," Asajj remembered, "It is finally finished?"
"Not that weapon!" Dooku yelled, "The Death Star will not be complete for some time now!"
"I'm sorry master," Asajj said apologetically, "Then you must be speaking of the other weapon. The Connecting."
"SHUTUP!!!!" Dooku roared, "We don't want anyone else to know of this. Things spread around the galaxy and the Republic knows our every move. This time they will not. No one. NO ONE. except top officials of the Confederacy and those who will work the killing machine may know of this! Direct orders from Darth Sidious!!! Understood?"
"Yes Master," Asajj answered. "Excellent!" As Dooku and Ventress continued to watch the shipyard, they were unaware of the attacking navy that stormed their way. The Confederacy Shipyard was ready to be destroyed. But Dooku and Ventress, no matter what, would not let the new destructing weapon leave their hands. Not on their life. * * *
The Clone pilots flew the Republic Assault Ships towards Glee Anselm. Obi-Wan, Siri, Darsha, Anakin, and Ferus were prepared to fly down to the planet in Jedi Starfighters as the Republic Assault Ships prepared to do battle against the Confederacy Navy.
"Alright, commands being issued. All Jedi and about 10,000 clones report to the hangar immediately." Obi-Wan called out over the intercom.
The five Jedi arrived at the hangar, the clones assembling behind them. Obi-Wan stood up near the microphone and spoke.
"All Jedi will fly down to the planet and avoid any contact with fighters," Obi-Wan said, eyeing his young apprentice, who so loved personal contact with Droid Starfighters. Ferus Olin smiled to himself. He hated personal contact with Droid Starfighters. They were so annoying, he thought. Obi-Wan continued.
"All clones are to accompany the Jedi to the surface of the planet. Land near, not on the grounds of the Confederacy Shipyard. Cameras are there and Asajj Ventress and Count Dooku are no doubt watching our every move. So be careful."
Darsha Assant raised her hand.
"Yes Darsha."
"Wouldn't it be safer if we sent two leading Jedi and half the Jedi Army with about 5,000 clones to the ship? Then we could possibly capture Dooku and Ventress. With two leaders of the Confederacy gone, it might be plausible that we can capture the Dark Lord of the Sith and get rid of him and all will be accomplished, for the Confederacy will have no strength without the Sith as their guides. Right?"
"It is a wise idea. Alright Darsha, we'll go with your plan. We'll send you, Anakin, and half the Jedi Army to the ship. The clones will be there to back you up. Let's move!"
Numberless Jedi Starfighters and Republic Gunships fired up, ready to fly down to the surface of Glee Anselm and take the plans to the ship. As they rocketed off, Darsha looked at Anakin.
"You ready for this?" Darsha asked.
"I'm ready for anything," Anakin replied.
"Then let's get moving."
Darsha and Anakin went down to the bridge again. The clones were ready to receive orders from the Jedi Master.
"Listen," Darsha said, "Fly as close as you can to the leading Super Star Destroyer and make sure that you connect a tube to it. When done, the Jedi and the clones will walk on the tube and we'll make our way to the bridge. When I give you the signal, you'll disconnect from the Super Star Destroyer and blow it to pieces. Got it?"
"Yes ma'am!" the clone shouted.
"Good."
Darsha watched as the Jedi assembled to the hangar to prepare to launch themselves in the tube. She and Anakin then made their way to the hangar. It would be a hard space battle, but the Jedi could and would accomplish it. Darsha would make sure that the plans for that new ship were successfully stolen and that every Jedi and clone sent to the planet would come back alive. * * *
General Antillieses, general of the Confederacy's Naval Fleet, stood on board the lead ship of the Fleet, the Stardream. After the death of General Isom on Vortex, Antillieses took complete control of the Fleet by order of Darth Sidious. Count Dooku and Asajj Ventress had been commanded to watch activity on Glee Anselm for a while, so they were sent to the Stardream. General Antillieses watched as Asajj and Dooku talked about the plans to the new destructing weapon. He knew of it, for he was a top official of the Confederacy. He was entitled to knowing about the weapon.
"Admiral," General Antillieses called.
"Yes?" Admiral Motti answered.
"Prepare to move closer to the surface of the planet. We need to pick up a squadron of those new ships," Antillieses commanded.
"Yes, General," Admiral Motti said, bowing and preparing to fulfill his task.
Without warning, a triangular sign beeped on the bridge. A ship was in close range. It was an enemy ship. Antillieses looked up, as did Asajj and Dooku. Then. Dooku felt it. That same feeling he had felt before. Obi- Wan Kenobi was near with his Padawan. But so was another, one whose presence had left the galaxy and had returned with a stronger power. She was.dangerous. * * *
The Jedi Starfighters landed on Glee Anselm along with the Republic Gunships. 5,000 Clone Troopers along with about 200 Jedi streamed out of their selected ships. Some of the Jedi Masters had taken the Gunships down. One such master was Adi Gallia. She and her cousin Stass Allie were on of the few women on the Council. Stass had just been given the position. Adi had been asked to go along with the group to be the one Council member to go on the mission. Every mission consisted of at least one Jedi Master from the Council. Obi-Wan and Siri enjoyed Adi's presence. She was an excellent choice.
Kenobi, Siri, Ferus, and Adi led the army to the hangar of the Confederacy Shipyard. Kenobi then commanded them to split up. Obi-Wan and Siri would take half the Clone Troopers and the Jedi and Ferus and Adi would take the other half. Obi-Wan, Siri and the army they commanded traveled to the back door of the shipyard. They looked upon the hangar.
"Look," Siri said, pointing down. Adi, Ferus and the army had already infiltrated the system. "They're fast!"
"Right," Obi-Wan, said. "Let's go!"
Obi-Wan Kenobi and Siri Tachi jumped from their position and landed on the deck of the hangar. The droids immediately turned when they heard the footsteps of the Jedi Army and the Clone Troopers. The blasters were drawn and lightsabers were activated and fire bounced around the hangar. The lightsabers on both sides of the droids deflected so much blaster fire that the droids were beginning to fall quickly.
"This is like a flipped version of Geonosis!" Siri yelled.
Obi-Wan laughed to himself. He loved Siri's humor. He had been used to it since their mission on Kegan at the age of 13. Since then, he'd fallen in love with her. But he still wondered how Darsha Assant, his cousin, was doing. * * *