As Anakin made his way down the long hallway his mind raced with what he could say to make the man see sense, to make him truly understand how utterly outclassed he was in regards to the cybernetic lifeform that had killed so many of his order. So many of his beloved friends.

"Sir you mustn't do this. Your men are no match for him...you must know this surely". Anakin said once he was close enough to him to speak. The man however only pressed forward. His eyes were as cold as ice. His iron-like will unwavering.

"Send word to the Yorktown that we'll be sending a squad of troopers over and to be ready to open fire should we fail. If we haven't returned in an hour the fleet is to open fire. Am I understood"? The captain said as he and Anakin entered onto the bridge of the ship. Which of course was as busy as any other ship he had ever stepped foot on over the years. Still, the sight before him was breathtaking. The men and women all worked together like a well-oiled machine. The precision of their movements reminded him of the clones he had battled alongside on Geonosis. It was at that point he began to wonder if this meeting was preordained by the force itself. It was at that point he overheard the man speak once again.

"We will either save our president or we will blast that ship into scrap metal". The captain said before turning to face Anakin. "Now what were you saying"? He asked. Anakin for only a second stood motionless unable to grasp what the man had said. Surely he knew he and his men stood no chance yet he ordered the attack anyway.

"Your men are no match for the man you're going to face. I should go with them". Anakin said before the voice of another made him turn his head and what he saw made the young Jedi Knight take a step or two backward.

"A droid". He said to himself in a soft tone. But it seemed the droid had heard him and replied.

"No, sir I'm no...droid. I'm AR-10. I'm one of the assault and reconnaissance teams on this ship. I was made by the Riox Corporation in 2148. I was told to get ready for deployment". AR-10 said as he turned to the captain. "Sir, what are your orders"? As the not a droid thing talked Anakin eyed the thing up and down. It was a true work of art. He had, of course, cut down many a battle droid but this was something else. This AR-10 was a fully sentient being. No way was this merely some wires and bolts. This was a "living" being able to perceive the world around him. How this was possible he had no idea but it made him want to learn more.

"What of him, sir"? AR-10 asked gesturing at Anakin. The captain eyed the man for a few seconds before nodding his head.

"He'll join you. Keep an eye on him. Report everything once you're done. Is that understood"? The captain asked.

"Yes, sir it is I'll watch his every move". AR-10 said before he and Anakin departed and made their way to the armory. Once the two entered they saw a group of around ten all of whom were in exo-suits.

"Your weapon, sir". The man said as he handed him his blade. Giving it back with no small amount of fear. The story of the incident having already spread throughout the rest of the ship.

Thank you...". Anakin asked.

"Oh, right sorry names Frederick Wilkinson but most folks just call me Wilks or the Boom Boom Man".

"The boom boom man"? Anakin asked.

"I um...well, sir I once made things go boom or I did at one time. But as you can no doubt see my leg makes that impossible so I was posted here. But all's good I like it here more time to...".

Hey, space guy move your ass we're going"! An older man yelled with a gun in one hand and what looked like a grenade in the other. Making his way over he couldn't help but be amazed. Here was a race of humans who had someway evolved independently of his own home galaxy. No sooner had he sat down did the ship lift off and enter space. Its destination was the ship of none other than General Grievous himself. The battle that would soon take place would be the catalyst of a great change for both sides.

Almost as soon as the small troop transport had entered into the inky darkness of space did four Raptor-class fighters join up with them, two on each side (8:00 and 4:00). It wasn't long before bolts of turbolasers were being sent their way. But the pilot was able to maneuver the ship with such ease that Anakin was sure he was force sensitive. He would, of course, learn sometime later that he was not. As for the fighters themselves, they quickly dispatch the turbolaser emplacements making their entrance into the landing bay all the safer before turning back to land. By now General Grievous had ordered the Terran's (Earth humans) to be relocated deeper into the ship's interior until he had dealt with the uninvited guests. Once that was done he would show them the error of challenging the might of General Grievous.

"Come on boys move your asses"! The oldest of the men yelled out as he pulled the pin and tossed an antigrav grenade at the droids sending the handful of droids flying high into the air only to be shot to hell before falling into a sizeable pile of scrap metal soon after. The others doing more or less the same and soon the landing bay was secured. The speed and efficiency of the attack had left the young Jedi Knight astounded. In a way, he was fearful of the efficiency of this army. No force besides the Jedi and the newly made clone army was nearly as efficient in their combat abilities and this was but a squad. He was sure that if given the means they could soon become a force not to be reckoned with. Once he returned home to Coruscant he would make sure they had just that.

"Hey do try to keep up"! The man yelled as he placed an explosive charge that blasted the door clean off. It also had the added benefit of clearing the hallway of most of the droids who were all waiting on the other side of the door ready to attack. The three or so left all fared rather poorly all things considered. Once that was done the squad moved forward clearing every hallway and room with the speed befitting a clone trooper. On and on this went until they reached an elevator. At once AR-10 walked up and began decrypting the ship's systems.

"How long will it take"? The older man asked. His gun at the ready as his eyes scanned the long hallway for even the slightest of movements. So far he saw nothing save for the dull gray of the walls but he was sure that would soon change.

"Sir I'm downloading nearly 400 terabytes. I'll need a minute or two". AR-10 answered as the sounds of ever more droids could be heard heading their way.

"Damn it...alright defensive positions boys. We hold until he's done. We'll fight to the last man, hell to the last round of ammo if we have to". The man said as the droids rounded the corner and the battle began. Anakin, not one to be outdone ignited his blue-colored lightsaber and began to cut down the approaching enemies with the speed and efficiency one would expect from a Jedi Knight. But as soon as one would fall two or three would appear and would begin firing.

"How much longer"? The man yelled as he reloaded his gun with a new round of ammo. The audible click of its receiver telling them all he was ready to drop ever more of the droids.

"83% done, sir another 27.8823...".

"Damn it just tell me"! He yelled as he downed another set of droids. Anakin for his part had just got done cutting his 4th set of droids down with a loud hissing sound. A red-colored glow telling them all it was highly unlikely that any of them would get back up and resume fighting.

"15 seconds, sir". AR-10 answered before the panel turned green and a small ping could be heard. At once the squad entered and up they went. The droids at once stopped and reported in.

Meanwhile, the president and his protection detail were being guarded by a group of around ten or so battle droids near the rear of the ship. A few minutes before they had been ordered into this room and tied up by order of the massive cybernetic life-form known as General Grievous.

"Sir we must do something". His head of security said as he tried to loosen his restraints. In the end, all he did was cause himself great deals of pain as he was shocked over and over. Just then the sounds of battle could be heard outside before aloud boom reverberated throughout the space. The droids inside could do nothing as the dozen or so men raced inside guns blazing and saber cutting them all down in short order. The battle was over so fast that everybody was still getting back up. The blast itself had sent the president face-first onto the cold hard floor breaking his nose but otherwise, he was fine. It would be a few days before he could make an appearance but he was fine with that. He hated having to do that anyway. Some time without reporters and their neverending questions was always welcomed.

"Sir we are here to escort you back to the landing bay". The leader said as Anakin began to release them one by one. In seconds they were free and given guns to use. The president seemed to be in shock at the whole ordeal but took the gun all the same. Making their way back towards the landing bay Anakin couldn't help but feel something was off. The droids were gone. What few they saw had let them pass without so much as a raised gun. This, in turn, had allowed them to make good time and in less then ten minutes they were back inside the landing bay.

Load everybody in we...are...leaving"! The older man said as he raced up the ramp and take his own seat. Anakin, however, instead did a backflip and ignited his lightsaber. His blue colliding with the blues and greens of General Grievous own blades.

"So they sent you, fools the lot of them. No matter I'll add yours to my growing collection all the same". Grievous said as the battle began. Anakin had trained hard in preparation for this duel but even so, he was being pushed back until his back met the gray wall of the ship's docking bay.

"Now you shall die"! Grievous yelled out as the multi-colored blades came down cutting off any possible escape or it would have had it not be for AR-10 jumping onto the man's back forcing his blades to miss. Anakin not missing a beat quickly disarmed "quite literally" the general before pushing the towering man into the ship.

"General you are under arrest by order of the Jedi Council. Your reign of terror is over". Anakin said as the ship lifted off and began to make it's way back to the capital ship.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the portal, Senator Palpatine was busy making the final preparations for the attack that would hopefully spark the Clone Wars and with it his plot to rid the galaxy of the Jedi.

"Is it ready my dear friend"? Palpatine asked dropping his kind voice and taking on his more sinister tone.

"It is. All you need to do is enter this code in three day's time. My men should be planetside by then". Pollito Violett said as he rose up and handed him the device. As soon as it was taken he turned and walked out. His time here was now over and besides, he always hated the sight of so many non-humans. If he had his way he would see them all wiped out of existence. However, he knew full well that Palpatine would never allow such things. Better to have them work the mines and make the ships than have a human doing it. He guessed he could live with that if he had to.

Over the next few weeks Anakin had seen just about everything Earth had to offer and if he had to say anything it was his utter amazement at what they had accomplished. Few planets had been able to enter the stars and yet still hold onto regional governments. The fact this world had done so proved to him at least that they were something truly unique. The Jedi Council would surely like to know of this most recent of developments. His time on Earth hadn't been one-sided however as he had gifted the Terran's many datatapes. A fact that many took happily. Just as he was exiting what he had been told was the Louvre he was met by AR-10 who seemed eager to talk to him.

"Sir your ship is ready". AR-10 said as he handed him a datatape.

"What's this"? Anakin asked eyeing the unexpected gift now in his hand.

"Will, sir based on what you told us it was clear your side of the wormhole is a bit slow on technological advancements. This should fix that for you." AR-10 replyed before turning around and walking the way he had come. But at the last second, he turned and tossed him another tape.

"What's on this one"? Anakin asked.

"It's just schematics for a quantum computer. It's a bit outdated but it should do you some real good". AR-10 answered before walking out of sight. Anakin couldn't help but smile. This mission was turning out great. If this didn't win him the rank of master he didn't know what would.

Meanwhile on a far off planet half a universe away a group of men sat around a small fire on an icy planet called Coix. The men were a mix of races from all corners of the republic. But they all had one common thing that linked them all together. The seeming kind senator of Naboo, Palpatine. To many, he was a kind and loving man to all who met him but to others, he was a cold-hearted man who would kill his own mother for power. It was only the promise of credits that had sent them to this far off world filled with ice and snow and most importantly cloning facilities. Their job was simple, kill the few guards and edit a few papers so he owned (secretly of course) the facilities. Why he wanted this place they didn't know nor cared. So long as his credits were good they would do just about anything. Just then a holographic projection of Palpatine could be seen. He was, of course, robed but otherwise, it was clear to them all who he was.

"Your mission is a go. Don't fail me". Palpatine said before ending the call. In seconds the fire was out and the group of six moved slowly towards the cloning facilities. Less then an hour later the deed was done and the credits paid.

Just as Anakin was nearing the wormhole R2D2 started beeping. Anakin did his best to calm down the upset droid but the task wasn't easy. However, thanks to his ship's sensors it seemed they had been able to retrofit his ship so it wasn't as bad as before. It still was far from a comfortable ride but still, it was a far cry from before.

"R2 plot a course home". Anakin asked as the droid answered in a beep. Seconds later he was gone.

Obi-Wan Kenobi was worried. The mission should've ended weeks ago and yet his brother in all but blood hadn't returned. Yoda the kind master he was understood but he knew he was safe. Such was his understanding of the force.

"Worried you are. Safe is he". Yoda said simply and yet the man paced from one end of the room to the other with the same worried look on his face.

"But master he hasn't answered any of my calls". Obi-Wan Kenobi replied in a frantic tone of voice.

"Sit and wait. Back he'll be...wait you must". Yoda said as he pointed to a meditation chair. Obi-Wan Kenobi took the seat and waited. All the while eyeing the blue sky as if willing his brother back home with his mind. His wait would end an hour later.

Anakin exited the ship with the general in chains. At once he was taken away by the use of a few clone troopers. Yoda waited for the two to be done hugging and whatever else they needed to do before asking.

"What did you find"? The master asked. Anakin at once turned and uttered.

"Summon the council master. We have much to discuss".