Chapter 11 New battles
POV Primarch Angron
During the following week, all Hutt space was at the mercy of the Imperium, with the exception of the Hutt homeworld of Nal Hutt and her companion Nar Shaddaa. For some of the worlds erupted full-scale battles, which, thanks to the technological superiority of the Imperium, ended very quickly, and for some did not have to fight at all, as the slaves rebelled and then welcomed their liberators. Moving deeper and capturing new worlds, the armies of the Imperium suffered minimal losses. During the entire campaign, only about 500 soldiers, 8 space Marines and 12 escort ships were lost.
The armies of the Imperium landed on the surface of Nal Hutt and Nar Shaddaa and brought the Emperor's vengeance. Inexorably moving forward, they destroyed the army of mercenaries and slavers base. The Hutts, who were the rulers of these lands, were burned alive. The tanks and aircraft of the Imperium crushed any resistance with their firepower. When the fighting subsided, the Hutt cities were destroyed, and the slaves freed and removed from the planet and sent to their home worlds. Then it is time to decide the fate of the world itself, the former capital of the criminal Empire.
"Captain Kunnar, begin the Exterminatus of this world. Release the cyclonic torpedoes. Angron Said.
- Brother, come to your senses, this world can be useful to us. Its resources…
"This world will remind the people of this galaxy of these Hutts. And destroying it, we will show our strength, the seriousness of our intentions. They will understand that we are to be reckoned with, that we are to be feared, that we are to be obeyed. Or they will die.
"I can't stop you, but I'll have to report it to Robout."
"Do what you think is best." But you know I'm right.
POV Primarch Robout Guilliman
After receiving news of the capture of Hutt space and the destruction of their home worlds. Robout was thinking. Although the criminal Empire of the Hutts was destroyed, and the Imperium again demonstrated its power. But Angron's decision to Exterminatus was hasty, and it may complicate further relations with the Republic and the local population. But what's done is done. After contacting his brothers Robout began to give new instructions:
"Corvus, Angron, your campaign has been successful. But, Angron, your decision is troubling, it could complicate our relationship with the local population.
"I don't think so. I showed these weaklings the power of Imperial weapons. When we take over this galaxy, none of them will dare to rebel against us. Angron Replied.
"Well, now that you've done your job, you'll have new orders. You have to go to the Separatist systems and capture them. Your goal is the capital and home worlds of the races of the Confederation. Vulcan and Ferrus will take over their industrial and mining worlds.
"Robout, what about the malicious code that was created by the Adeptus Mechanicus 10 years ago?" Launch it, and the Confederacy will be unprotected. Corvus Asked.
- No. The code will disable not only combat droids, but also medical and construction. Victims among the civilian population can be catastrophic. I don't want that. The code will only be used if there is an artificial intelligence uprising. When we capture this galaxy, we will gradually replace droids with Adeptus Mechanicus servitors.
"A wise decision, brother. Corvus Said.
"What about the Republic?" When it was her turn. Angron Asked.
Once under our control will pass "Unexplored regions" and the system of the Confederation. We will launch an offensive against the Republic with all our might. Said Rabaut.
"I hope Perturabo and the others make it in time." I'm not going to sit without action for one day.
"I understand you, Angron, but we must stand together if we are to achieve a swift and unconditional victory."
"Let's hope so…
"What about the worlds we've already captured?" Corvus Asked.
"Colonization ships arrive every day. Most will be sent to the "Uncharted regions" and the rest to the former Hutt space. Captured worlds will be populated and fortified. You won't have to worry about them. Said Rabaut. "Any more questions?"
- That's all I wanted to know. End of the connection.- Angron Said.
" End of the connection " Corvus Said.
That same now it is time exert aid our "new allies." Robout said to himself.
POV Chancellor Palpatine.
An extraordinary session of the Senate was held in the Grand chamber. On the agenda was the question of the Imperium's activities, in particular its campaign of conquest against the Hutts. Some of the senators were in favor of declaring war on the Imperium, while others understood that the Republic would not survive if it fought a war on two fronts. Palpatine tried to convince the Senate that the Imperium would help in the war against the Separatists if the Republic recognized the Imperium's military campaign as legitimate. The news that the Imperium ships had destroyed the planets Nal hutta and Nar Shaddaa changed the situation. The news shocked the senators. To give the senators time to recover, Palpatine adjourned the meeting.
The actions of the Imperium could be a problem in the implementation of the plans of Palpatine. The Imperium ships had enormous firepower, and their ground armies were better armed than the Republic commandos. There was no need to talk about these space Marines, who were superior to the average man in every way. The Republic could do nothing against such a force. The rearmament of the newly formed Grand Army of the Republic would take years, and Palpatine didn't have as much time and resources. It was necessary to gain time by any means necessary to put into operation more powerful weapons and strengthen the army, so that it could at least on an equal footing to fight with the forces of the Imperium.
Returning to the Grand chamber, Palpatine announced that for the survival and prosperity of the Republic, it is necessary to ally with the Imperium against the separatists. After all, the Imperium offers the use of the former hyperspace paths of the Hutts for free, without any fees and duties. Resigned to the new reality, the Senate voted to form a military Alliance with the Imperium of man.
POV Anakin Skywalker
Anakin entered the Council Chamber. He was surrounded by Jedi with activated lightsabers. And before him stood master Yoda. Anakin went to him, dropped to one knee, and bowed his head.
"Anakin Skywalker, by the power of the Council, I name you Jedi, knight of the Republic.
After the ceremony, Qui-Gon and Anakin met in the Temple hangar.
"Anakin, your first mission is to go to Christophsis and assist Obi-WAN and his forces. Their situation is very difficult. The separatists are intensifying the onslaught every day.
"Master, don't worry, I'll get Obi-Wan out of trouble.
"One more thing. You know that it is the duty of every Jedi knight to train a Padawan.
"Master, what are you getting at?"
At this point in the hangar appeared master Plo Kun and one from Padawan togruta race.
"I see now. Master, I don't think I'm ready to accept such a responsible mission.
"Anakin, no Jedi knight is ever prepared for such a responsibility. But he accepts it. It is the duty of every Jedi.
"I understand, master.
Togruta came closer and said, "I am, Ahsoka Tano. Nice to meet you, Anakin Skywalker».
POV Uriel Ventris
Master of the fourth order of the Legion of Ultramarines Uriel Ventris by order of his progenitor, Primarch Robout Guilliman, together with his order was sent to the world called Christophsis, to free him from the army of droids, which besieged him for more than a month. Republic forces under the command of Jedi General Obi-WAN Kenobi were able to delay the advance of the enemy and did not allow him to capture new areas on the planet, but they could not finally release kristofsis. In orbit around the planet, there were ongoing battles between the fleets of the Republic and the Confederacy.
When Uriel Ventris arrived in the system and assessed the situation, he immediately ordered the planet's orbit to be cleared of Confederate forces. Hundreds of interceptors "Xiphon" engaged in battle with the squadrons of droids. The Ultramarines ' cruisers were firing incessantly at the Confederate ships. Frigates and Battleships KNS could not oppose. The ships of the Republic, under Admiral Yularen's command, withdrew from the battle so as not to interfere with the fleet of the Imperium. When the orbital battle was over, the master ordered an immediate surface landing.
POV Marshal-commander KK-2224, Cody
Clones for several days beat off attacks of the droids, which were under the command of General Warm Loathsome. During this time the forces under the command of General Kenobi suffered losses, but kept their positions. Situations could reverse the reinforcements that would arrive with Jedi Anakin Skywalker. All Cody knew about the Jedi was that he was a disciple of Obi-WAN Kenobi.
Another separatist attack began, but this time they were advancing under the cover of a huge energy shield. The artillery could not penetrate it. So the Republicans had to start retreating. Cody was suddenly thrown back by the explosion as he turned on his back and looked up to see something falling from orbit. Rising to his feet, he ran to the positions of his troops. Devices that fell from orbit began to land, their doors opened. Of them began to leave the space Marines in blue armor. A second later, they were on the attack. Transport ships landed on the surface, from them left huge tanks, which, having passed inside the energy shield, immediately began to open fire on the enemy forces. Appeared in the sky over their aircraft, which received the complete domination of Christophsis and began bombing separatist positions.
Cody stared at the spectacle in amazement. Separatists attacked on all fronts by the end of the day they can be expelled from Christophsis.