Chapter 63

Odik System, on the surface of the third Planet of the system

After all preparations for the surprise attack had been finished, three fighter squadrons had been realized onto the surface of the planet and started their attack on the Imperial Base that was heavily guarded. A small attack team of ground soldiers had taken out the defense systems that were located around the third Planet, before the main base on Odik III were able to find out what has happened. It had taken them a couple of minutes to realize what was happening, but then the Commander of the Odik III Base also released three squadrons of TIE Fighters to fight off the forces of the New Republic.

Bridge of the Flagship of the New Republic Fleet

„As expected we have lost some fighters during the attack, but the Blue Squadron has been able to take out most of the ground defensive systems in the process." One Lt. gave a short of summary of the first battle reports that had been sent from the surface, as Admiral Ackbar looked at a strategic diagram on the big screen in front of him and so far he was very pleased with how their battle plan was working to perfection right now.

But he also knew that it was too early, to consider themselves as the winner of this battle and neither of this war because the last few months had proven that this new alliance that apparently Grand Admiral Thrawn had formed wasn't willing to give up that easily.

Flagship of Grand Admiral Thrawn

A few lightyears away Admiral Thrawn was sitting in his personal office of his own ship the Chimaera, which was commanded by his loyal subordinate Captain Pellaeon and of course he had been constantly keeping track of the battle between his forces and The New Republic. Right at this moment he was talking with the Commanding Officer of the Base on Odik III, even if the quality of the conversation over the holo communication device wasn't that good:

„Let me assure you Captain Richards that the third fleet is on it's way to help you against the fleet of the New Republic." The projected picture of the Captain flickered for a couple of times before Thrawn was able to hear him reply:

„Since I don't know if the fleet will arrive here in time, I have made preparations to secure the data concerning our secret science projects before all of this falls into the hands of the enemy." Just after he had finished this sentence, the command center was rocked by another shake and he had to grip one console directly next to him for some support.

„That's good to know Captain, because I can't stop to underline how important this data is for this new alliance that has been formed to finally crush the New Republic." Thrawn replied with an evil grin on his face and his head he still counted down the days till this one special weapon was ready for it's first test.

Naboo, Palace of the Queen in Theed

„I heard that you were injured during the attack on the Spaceport of Naboo, so I have to ask how are you feeling?" The Queen asked with a concerned look on her face as she looked at her surprise visitor and she still had to admit that it still felt kind of surreal to stand right next to woman, who had been some kind of idol to her and the people of Naboo during her time as the Queen and as a Senator in the Galatic Senate during the Era of the Old Republic.

Of course Padme appreciated the concern from the Queen, but now was definitely not the time to talk about her health as there was one thing that was way more important that this point: The security of the New Republic. „Yes, I was injured during the attack on the Spaceport but my son, who is a Jedi was thankfully able to heal the most of my injuries. But I didn't come here to talk my about my well-being, as I'm more worried about the future of this still fragile democracy and after having witnessed one democracy collapse, I don't want history to itself and I want to help to save the New Republic."

Of course Queen Mairayn had read a lot of stories about Padme Amidala, how great she had been with words during her entire political career and she really could be thankful for every help that she could get, even if the Queen wasn't entirely sure at this point how one of her predecessor could help not only Naboo but also the rest of this young democracy.

Before the Queen could say another word, there was loud noise heard not far away from their current position but neither one of them seemed to be able to determine the source of the explosion at once. „It seems to me like the attack on the Planet isn't over yet, so I suggest that we get out of here quick." Soon after Padme and the Queen had left the Throne Room through a secret passage, they were greeted by Queen Mairayn's Chief of Security Captain Marks who had a very concerned look on his face: „We have to get you both out of here as quick as possible, some of my men are scouting the surroundings of the Palace right now to ensure that we can leave the planet without any problems." As Padme listened to this conversation, she couldn't help but think about the time where Naboo had been occupied by the Trade Federation during her time as the Queen and because of that she knew all too well at this point which difficult decisions Queen Mairayn would soon have to make.

Somewhere else in the Palace some Security Guards were trying their best to keep the attacking Stormtroopers at bay but failed miserably, as the numbers were unfortunately in the favor of the attackers. Flanked by three other security guards, Padme and the Queen continued their way through the secret passage inside the Palace and they hoped that they would be able to reach the hangar in one piece. Meanwhile Leia was also on the way to the Palace, even if she had been warned about the danger that came along with going there but she wasn't willing to loose her mother, no matter how dangerous it might be to go inside the Palace right now.

I hope you're alright mom, because I don't know if I could handle to loose for real this time around and it definitely would be hard for Luke to handle too. Leia thought as she sat in a Taxi that would bring her back to the Spaceport of Naboo and she hoped that she would be able to find a ship to bring her to Theed.

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