Chapter 3 Ambush

Its been a couple weeks since the Empire arrived in the galaxy to fight against the Regime who set their sights on conquering the galaxy.

And since a great deal of change had occurred since their arrival.

Mostly with people form across the galaxy joining the ranks of both the Empire and Republic.

Of course the Jedi were divided in their opinions of them.

After Arana's attempt to remove Sean and his mother by force which would have caused larger problems with them and the Empire the military authority they had at the beginning of the war was lowered by Kisara since her trust in them had diminished.

Many Jedi wanted the Republic and the Order to force the empire out feeling they were no better than the Sith.

But a majority supported them seeing they got not only needed results but the support of the people.

Even the Senate were fully supporting the empire seeing all the good they did in such a short time.

Right now Sean and Tarkin were meeting with the Jedi Council.

"So far the Regime has attacked the least important sectors of the galaxy. All Republic but no Separatist sectors." Tarkin said.

"Meaning they might be negotiating with them to join them." Fisto said.

"I would not be surprised. The enemies of the empire are always seeking new allies to fight against us. I learned that much when I became a Governor of the Empire." Tarkin said.

"What is the Governor rank if I may ask?" Mundi asked.

"Go ahead." Sean said.

"Governors are those who are in charge of certain Galaxies." Tarkin said.

"I thought the council was in charge of the those in the empire." Kenobi said.

"No they run the Empire is what they do. And operate certain parts of it depending on their rank and skills. There are two ranks of this system. Regular Governors which control 5 to a couple dozen Galaxies depending on their skills. Grand Governors like myself control hundreds of galaxies and that rank is not so easily achieved." Tarkin said.

"Is there a rank higher than that?" Mace asked.

"Certainly. That would Supreme Governor who commands all the others. No one has that rank yet because at first the emperor wanted to wait until the empire controlled a billion galaxies like they do now. Now he wants to wait because of the amount of enemies it has and is concerned he or she may be targeted and valuable information might be extracted from said person." Tarkin said.

"So he's waiting till after the empire's enemies have been defeated before passing on that rank to someone." Kenobi said.

"Indeed." Tarkin said.

"Now as for the council how does someone get that rank since clearly it's more powerful." Fisto said.

"For good reason. Members of the Council get in through various ways. There are a hundred seats within the council Kisara is the third highest rank while her father the emperor holds the highest. Most members achieved their rank through power and strategy. Others because of the support of the people and how intelligent they are." Tarkin said.

"You mean by making weapons for the empire." Adi said.

"Mostly. Lower ranked members however are mostly Generals who contribute great strategy that provide a large amount of victories. The Top 25 however are the most respected." Tarkin said.

"Because they are the most powerful or influential." Plo said.

"Exactly. None are more respected than the top three." Tarkin said.

"Of course like my mother said certain people are ambitious. Some have targeted members of the council below the top 25 for selfish reasons of taking that rank. All have failed of course though and were punished..." Sean tried to say.

"You mean killed without remorse." Koth said glaring at him. (Sora to answer your question no I don't have any issues with any Jedi besides Krell for Obvious reasons. I just like mixing things up is all which a lot of people do)

"What difference does it make? They even targeted me and my brother when we were kids around the Twins age. Is that not against your so called honorable Code?" Sean asked.

"I would support them if they succeeded." Koth said before gasping as he was suddenly force choked by Sean surprising all but Shaak Ti and Tarkin with the Later raising an eyebrow.

"Your starting to get on my nerves." Sean said as he gasped for air.

"Enough of this. Sean release him." Tarkin said.

"Fine." Sean said making him breathe again.

"This bickering is pointless. We have a war to win and fighting amongst ourselves for petty reasons is not going to end it any sooner." Tarkin said.

"Agreed." Mace said.

"Now as for the new recruits that keep joining our ranks. Many of them show potential but still need training. Hence the reason they have been Labeled TK troopers." Tarkin said.

"What does that stand for exactly?" Fisto asked.

"Nothing really. It's just a label. They'll be trained by some of the most elite of the Empire. Those that pass certain tests will be placed under certain Generals or Officers." Sean said. (Seriously what does TK stand for? They could have just called the ST's instead for obvious reasons)

"Like the group Sargent is in charge of." Mundi said.

"Yes. More and more will show join that group. But for that is all we have." Tarkin said.

"Then we'll need them in the field at once. At this moment the System of Toydaria wishes to join the Empire. But they want Sean there to explain the terms of the alliance." Mace said.

"Because I'm the Emperor's grandson right?" Sean asked.

"Yes. He feels it would help things in this and allow us to build a staging area there." Mace said.

"All right. We'll get Forge and his new squad." Sean said as he and Tarkin left.

"We shouldn't have him there. He'll corrupt the King's mind." Koth said.

"Thats enough. We have a war to win and like Tarkin said petty reasons like yours will only get in the way." Mace said.

"Petty! He murders innocent people!" Koth yelled.

"In what way are criminals who cause nothing but suffering innocent?" Shaak Ti asked.

"They could have changed!" Koth yelled.

"Oh like we changed the Hutts and Slaver empires over the last few thousand years?" Shaak Ti asked making him sputter not having a comeback for that one. "I don't think you fully realize just how much our way doesn't get the needed results people want for their safety." Shaak Ti said.

"Agreed on this, I do." Yoda said shocking Koth. "Not effective enough, our methods are." Yoda said.

"Sadly this is true." Adi said knowing people were still suffering because they didn't do enough like he did.

"Regardless of Sean's methods they do get results hence why he has the support of the people and his grandfather backing him. Even though he's no Jedi he's shown a great amount of knowledge in the force both in the light and darkness. Who exactly were his teachers?" Mace asked Shaak Ti.

"He had hundreds. Many of them were council members of the top 25. One I know of in particular is Ra's Al Gaul leader of the League assassins who take out the more concerning targets." Shaak Ti said.

"Hmm." Kenobi said stroking his beard.

"This is ridicules. We should be forcing the empire out of this galaxy and fight the Regime ourselves." Koth said.

"We would lose. I've seen these enemies before so has Tarkin. They number in the trillions and our clones are numbers in millions. Not to mention their technology is far superior to ours from this galaxy. We need the empire more than ever." Shaak Ti said.

"I agree. Besides even if we wanted to force them out the question would be would the people let us. It's clear they have the people's support. We would face ridicule for that." Mundi said.

"Indeed." Plo said.

"Not if we expose them for the vile monsters they are." Piel said.

"ENOUGH!" Shaak Ti yelled shocking the two.

"That is enough from both of you. Arana already put us in a difficult situation because of his actions. You both will make things worse if you try anything." Mace said firmly making them growl.

Later

Sean and Forge's squad were on a imperial cruiser heading to the meeting point.

"Why ask for you and not a Jedi?" Elita asked.

"Which is more influential? A Jedi or someone related to the emperor?" Sean asked.

"Oh I get it." Elita said.

"I don't get why we have to come out here. Toydaria isn't even that valuable." ES-01 said.

"Maybe not but it could be. The Empire never turns away those who look to join us. Granted eventually every system in every galaxy join the Empire either willingly or unwillingly." Sean said.

"Meaning you force them to join you?" ES-03 asked.

"Not exactly. The worlds we force to join are those ruled by tyrants and dictators. We have system on various worlds we control. Now for worlds like Naboo who clearly would join without any resistance our presence is hardly required since theres little to no issues whatsoever. Now worlds like Tatooine on the other hand yes we eventually would take control of by force since its infested with crime and needs change." Sean said.

"Oh I see. So for certain worlds you'll take control by force but others will join willingly to ensure they're protected." ES-01 said.

"Exactly. Every planet in Every galaxy we control are under our control to insure all problems the universe has are fixed." Sean said before a Separatist cruiser arrived before firing on them.

"I think the Separatists know what we're up to." Elita said before another showed up.

"Please." Sean said pressing a button before a large cannon appeared on the top before blasting the fire cruiser and destroyed it with ease surprising them.

"What? You think a small ship like that would cause us problems?" Forge asked as the next one was destroyed.

"The Empire's military power overshadows the Republic and Separatists. Not only that our ships are 2 to 3 times as large. The cannon up top can destroy Separatist cruisers easily but against the Regime it would make it more difficult." Sean said.

"All the more for them to join them to have an edge." Elita said.

"If they decide that since Dooku may end losing his senate." Sean said before they landed down on the surface before getting off.

Pulling out a holodisk the King appeared.

"Commander Kruger. I apologize for how you were welcomed to the negotiations but the Count invited himself. He assures me in this time of war his battle droids can offer more protection against the Regime." Kutuunko said.

"Is that so? Tell me, King Kutuunko. How many droids would you say a single imperial is worth?" Sean asked.

"I would say at least a hundred depending on the rank and skill." Kutuunko said.

"Then let's put that to the test. Me and my men will face whatever Dooku sent here and if we win you join the Empire." Sean said as Dooku appeared.

"I agree to those terms." Dooku said before ending transmission.

"Oh this is gonna be easy." ES-01 said.

"Oh no doubt." Sean said was they moved out to prepare for the droid army.

A large battalion of droids were in a in a narrow path that was making it difficult for their tanks to move up.

"Blast the rocks! Give me some space!" A commanding droid yelled.

"I'll give you some space!" Forge yelled throwing a grenade which he caught.

"Whats this?" The droid asked before it exploded blowing him and the tank up before the others came out and started blasting them easily.

Sean jumped down with his Star Saber before slashing through the droids easily before a tank lined up on him.

"FIRE!" The droid yelled blasting him.

Elita saw this gasped before Sean stood there and she widened her eyes seeing him encased in metal glaring at the tank.

"Wha?" The droid said before he rushed to it and actually tore it in half with his bare hands before throwing it at the remaining droids.

"Whoa! What the hell?" ES-01 asked.

"Oh I guess you don't know. He's what we call an enhanced because of his mother. Various abilities that are still evolving like her powers. How else do you think she got the third seat on the council. You earn your positions in the empire not have it given." Forge said as Sean's hands were held out before blasting the droids with force lightning making them yell as they exploded.

When they were all gone Sean's body turned to normal before Elita approached him.

"You are just full of surprises you know that?" Elita asked making him grin.

"Heh. You have no idea. Thats how I survived a land mine saving Ahsoka." Sean said before Destroyers arrived and started blasting them but Sean shielded Elita with his metal body.

"FORGE!" Sean yelled as he took out a rocket launcher.

"Oh this should be fun." Forge said before firing the rocket at the cliff making rocks fall on them crushing them all before Sean and Elita stood up.

"That was fun." Sean said as his metal form vanished.

"Got any more surprises?" Elita asked making him grin.

"Wheres the Fun in telling?" Sean asked making her smile. "Lets go. We won the bet." Sean said as they walked to where the King was waiting for them.

While this was going on Kutuunko contacted Dooku.

"You were right, Count Dooku. An imperial is not worth a hundred battle droids alone." Kutuunko said making him grin. "More like...A million! I'm sorry, but I will be joining the Universal empire." Kutuunko said.

"I urge you to reconsider wise King. I promise you will not regret it." Dooku said.

"Your tactical droid also told me Kruger would get a fair fight. I will not deal with those who break their word unlike the Empire who honors their deals from what I hear." Kutuunko said making him frown.

"So be it. Perhaps our negotiations will be more fruitful with your successor. Kill him!" Dooku ordered as his tactical droid and super battle droids aimed at him only to get attacked by force lighting from Sean while the others were shot from his group.

"Commander Kruger. I am very pleased to meet you at last." Kutuunko said.

"Likewise." Sean said before glaring at Dooku. "So the leader of the Separatists. Count Dooku. I'm not really impressed. Attacking an ally of the empire is not a smart move. I'll deal with you soon enough. Be certain of that." Sean said.

"Don't think so highly of yourself because of your grandfather boy." Dooku said glaring at him.

"I don't. I earned my position like most in the empire through hardwork and commitment. And here I am now as the Supreme Commander of the Empire's army and the Republic's. As you will soon see for yourself." Sean said as he ended his transmission before a couple cruisers arrived.

"Toydaria will gladly join the empire Commander. And you are free to build a base here." Kutuunko said.

"Thank you." Sean said.

Later

"Now that the system is part of the Empire we can move our forces through without difficulty. And more and more systems are joining and the number of recruits are also increasing by the day." Kenobi said.

"I expected as much. This isn't the first time the Empire has made people want to join the ranks." Sean said.

"It's funny actually." Mundi said getting his attention. "No one would join the Republic's forces when the clone wars broke out but when the Empire did thousands did in a heartbeat." Mundi said.

"Thats because the Empire gives them a sense of purpose. The Clone wars to be brutally honest is completely pointless. Both sides think their the good guys...At the least the Senates do that is. The Military sides know which side they are." Sean said.

"I'm not sure I follow." Fisto said.

"I know more about why the Separatists joined Dooku than people would care to admit. The reason they joined him was because he promised them the end of corruption. Its well known that while my father has tried greatly to end that corruption its still there. Politics will always have that. And Republic thinks the Separatists are nothing but traitors and want to prove they are better than a newly formed government. Though to be honest thats one point of view since everyone has their own." Sean said.

"Indeed. Hopefully when the war against the Separatists is over the empire can end that corruption." Mace said.

"Oh it will...When both senates are disbanded. There are no politics involved in the empire just actions. Thats how we get so many results since politics just slow everything down." Sean said.

"I can't really argue with that." Adi said.

"I can." Koth said.

"Fuck off ya horned prick." Sean said making him widen his eyes before growling at him while Shaak Ti and Kenobi hid their laughter.

"Insolent little..." Koth tried to say before yelling in pain as Sean used force lightning on him which surprised the Jedi.

"You are really getting on my damn nerves. And the last person who did that is six feet under." Sean said making him growl.

"Enough." Mace said.

"You seem to know a great deal in force abilities." Plo said.

"While the Force is mostly found in this galaxy the subject has been studied when my brother and I started showing signs we had it. So my mother had intel on the subject gathered to help teach us in both Jedi and Sith abilities to balance it out." Sean said.

"So you believe in both light and dark." Tiin said.

"Course. My Grandfather always said perfect balance requires understanding more than one view but many." Sean said.

"When will we meet him if I may ask?" Adi asked.

"Soon enough. Though I suggest making sure these two stay as far away from him as possible...If you want the order to survive. He's already got a low view of the Jedi because of Arana's stunt. You don't want to make things worse." Sean said leaving.

"When he arrived you two and any others who have issues with the empire will stay way." Mace said to Koth and Piel who glared.

Authors Note: Yeah not much this chapter but I felt it was necessary to add it in since I rarely ever do this episode. Next Chapter is the more exciting Arc of the Malevolence with some exciting twists. And also I will give a list of every series added to this for Military purposes. If you have some suggestions feel free to give them. I'm still focused on the Avatar's Guardian since as a Major Fan of Godzilla series and Legend of Korra the story screams great potential so do read that. Read, Review, Fav and Follow. REVIEW MY LOYAL FANS! SEE YA! Oh and Next week I'll try to work on New Spy and Total Drama Goddess.