Anakin received reports every day on arrests and leads on the Emperor's sympathizers and Jedi resistant to the new order. As predicted many Jedi resisted the Storm troopers and were shot down. The Imperial fleet began sending new probe droids to hundreds of planets in their search for the Jedi.
Anakin on occasion would sit and watch over trials of Separatist loyalists approving the execution or prison sentence of each official. Many attempted to lower their sentence by swearing loyalty to the Republic. While disgusted with many of them Anakin on occasion reduced some of their sentences. He personally appointed the new judges to the Supreme Court with the Senate's advice and consent.
One day Anakin learned of the capture of Sly Moore, a personal assistance to the Emperor. Anakin knew that in court she could publicly ruin him with her tales of his cooperation with the Emperor. He decided to bypass the courts and interrogate her personally in the Jedi temple. The pro Anakin judges allowed her to be tried in this manner.
Two Storm troopers walked her towards Anakin; they were on the top floor of the Jedi temple. "Leave us," Anakin ordered.
The Storm troopers obeyed and guarded the door. "Greetings Darth Vader," Sly Moore smiled.
Anakin frowned at her displeased with her tone. "You were Palpatine's assistance, you know everything about what he was working on," Anakin speculated.
"Will you let me live if I tell you?" Sly asked.
Anakin hesitated. "Yes," he told her.
"He has been developing a new weapon called Palpatine's Eye, it has immense power, more than any Star Destroyer," she told him.
"What is its purpose?" Anakin asked.
"It can destroy entire asteroids and shatter planets. It was made to kill the Jedi," she said.
Anakin took out his red light saber and placed it at her neck. "You will locate this weapon for me and work for me," Anakin said.
Sly looked at her neck fearing for her life. "I will do whatever you ask," she told him.
"Now bow and pledge loyalty to me," Anakin instructed her.
She did as she was told her face looking down. "You will tell no one of your knowledge," Anakin ordered.
Secure in his belief that Sly was no threat to him he proceeded to order the sentences of Palpatine's other assistance, they were no longer needed.
Shortly after the trials Anakin met with the Imperial Navy officers concerning the reorganizing of the military. The best naval officers were present, twelve in all were present.
"I want your advice on how to reform the military," Anakin told them.
"Sir, we need to be sure that we have the loyalty of our subordinates. We should make it so that no non-human life form be able to have an officer rank in the Imperial navy," one captain suggested.
"Shouldn't we have the most qualified person for the job?" Anakin questioned.
"No human other than Count Dooku were involved in the Separatist campaign," another captain said giving more weight to the previous point.
"Although it's true that our troopers are Mandalorians," Anakin considered.
"Troops, of course, they're genetically incapable of going against our orders," another captain scoffed.
"I understand your concern, many non-human races have questionable loyalties, but the Senate will not stand for this….discrimination," Anakin reasoned.
"Create a test that only humans can pass," one captain suggested.
"Can this be done?" Anakin asked.
"I'll get right on it," he answered.
Anakin looked at his data pad concerning his agenda. "Soon I will demand that all unnecessary droids and all military droids be permanently shut down," Anakin said. "Is that going to cause a burden?" he asked.
The captain looked at each other wondering who would argue against Anakin. "It shouldn't affect us at all, it will provide more jobs for people," one said.
"We don't want droids taking control of our ships do we," one joked.
"Soon the Senate will demand a Chancellor election, we will be annexing Tatooine in order to keep me in charge of the military and Jedi council," Anakin announced.
"We will send two Victory class Star Destroyers to Tatooine, but I doubt that we can provide enforcement," a captain said.
"All the crime stems from the Hutts, kill them and the crime will stop," one suggested.
"The Hutts are the only ones keeping order on that planet," another argued.
Anakin reflected on his childhood and how he was sold by the Hutts long ago. "I think we can do without the Hutts, I don't want a Hutt as a senator," Anakin said.
"So, shall we have them arrested," a captain smirked.
"No, that will be too difficult. Kill them," Anakin said as if it were nothing.
Second Senate Session
Senator Bail Organa exchanged some words with Senator Mon Mothma before sitting down in his designated booth. Anakin raised himself using the Chancellor's chair. Sly was on his left assisting him while the Justice sat on his right. The previous Justice had been convicted of bribery, conspiracy, treason, etc and had been executed.
"Order," the Justice shouted. The Senate eventually went silent as they prepared to listen to the Jedi.
"A new Chancellor election will take place within a month from now, the election rules will be as before with one exception. My home planet of Tatooine will be annexed into the Empire. As such I will run as Tatooine's Senator," Anakin announced.
"As a Senator I will nominate you as Chancellor," a Senator yelled out of turn.
Many other Senators spoke in agreement as the Justice shouted for order. "I will run as Chancellor if the Empire demands it. I have faith in the democratic process," Anakin said.
The Senate cheered in response. Senator Bail Organa looked at his fellow colleagues stunned by their affection for the Jedi. He dared not speak out in such a setting.
"In the meantime I will commit myself to the burdens of the Chancellorship in order to bring about peace and prosperity to the Empire. The Imperial military will be based on merit, and I can assure you that our academies will select the best people to defend the people," Anakin said.
"And I propose a new bill concerning droids, we will vote on it today," Anakin declared.
Information concerning the droid shut down bill was displayed on the Senators' computers. "I call a motion to accept the bill," the Senator from Naboo said.
"I second the motion from the Senator of Naboo," another Senator said.
"We should consider this vote another time when we have more information," one Senator protested.
"We will have a preliminary vote on whether to postpone the vote," the Justice shouted.
Anakin smirked as the results were clear. The vote would be today. The Senate that day easily ratified Anakin's droid bill as well as the annexation of Tatooine to the Empire.
Soon there after, two Victory Star Destroyers orbited Tatooine. Anakin was on board one of the ships. On the bridge Anakin activated the hologram communicator. "Yes, Lord Vader," Moff Yref Orgege answered.
"I want the Hutts removed from this planet and all positions of power in this system," Anakin told him.
"Yes, my Lord, but that will be very difficult. They are well armed and I am not certain I can arrest them," the Moff replied.
"I don't need them arrested, kill them," Anakin told him.
"How many sir?" the Moff asked.
"All of them, kill them all. And when you are through, break up all the criminal rings on the planet," Anakin ordered.
"I will do my best sir," the Moff said.
"You know the price of failure," Anakin said shutting off the hologram transmission.
It didn't take long for the Hutts to evacuate the planet. Their ships rose from the dessert planet into space. Anakin's Star Destroyer followed them as they fled.
"Your orders," the captain asked.
Anakin stared through the window as the Hutt owned ships passed by. "Kill them all," he said without emotion.
The Star Destroyer picked up speed and began firing at the Hutt ships causing them to explode. One it was certain that none escaped the Star Destroyer went back to its original orbit.
"Here is a report of the situation on the surface," the captain gave Anakin.
"It will be impossible to control these cities," Anakin realized.
"Bombard them, do what you have to in order to bring justice to this planet," Anakin told the captain.
"I want my shuttle," Anakin ordered.
Anakin's Imperial Shuttle exited the Star Destroyer and went into hyperspace towards Naboo.
"Proceed with the bombardment, nothing will escape us," the Imperial captain said. The Star Destroyer immediately began sending a rain of laser fire on the selected cities.
From a distance a hooded figure watched as the lasers scorched the Tatooine city. His sad blue eyes turned away from the slaughter. He walked into the dunes, his light saber strapped to his belt.