Cody's statement was met by a tense silence. Not only was the Sith Lord they had been hunting for years on Courasant, he held a very important position in the galaxy's government. Answers flooded them from all sides. He had started the war, he had made it possible for their enemies to slip away, he had requested the clones, he had betrayed the galaxy.
Cody watched the Master's the expressions cautiously. He left his mind wide open, wincing as each took his turn to make sure it was the truth. Cody hadn't expected for them to be this blind, but he knew this would come as a shock. It had for him, and he had been nearly killed for this information. It had also taken a lot out of him. He had been through a lot of pain, mentally and physically. As he had fought off the torture and pain from the separatists, he had also battled himself. Telling the Jedi would go against everything he had been trained, but not telling them would go against everything he had learned from his experiences with the Jedi. The Sith were evil and to be gotten rid of, but the Chancellor was the high commander and he could not go against him. Cody wasn't sure if he would crack from the mental strain or the physical.
Cody was so lost in his guilt and exhaustion that he didn't notice the Jedi were discussing their current situation. Only Obi-wan visibly showed his concern for the zoned out commander," Is there anything else, Cody?"
Cody started, quickly hiding his surprise,"Ah, no, sir. Well, maybe."
Obi-wan raised his eyebrow," And that is?"
Cody visibly tensed, his fists tightening slightly. He had received the orders before he left, but they kept coming the forefront of his mind as he fought his mental battles. His eyes shifted from Master to Master, unsure of himself," The Chancellor….." His comlink beeped. He looked down at it, his eyes pools of bewilderment. He had gotten rid of his comlink, leaving it with a Jedi scientist to keep an eye on. Then he realized that it wasn't his normal comlink. He pulled out the com he had been given when he had accepted his newest rank.
"What is that, Commander?" Mace tensed, staring at the com. Cody didn't answer, just pressed the flashing button, his mind on autopilot.
"Commanders, the time has come, complete order 66," Palpatine's voice came over the com, cold as ever.
Cody stared at the comlink, then hit a button, his heart racing," Commander's of the Republic fleet, do not listen to the Chancellor. He has been compromised. I repeat, to not complete order 66. The Chancellor is under the control of a Sith Lord."
Cody looked around the room, realizing as the Jedi had stood, some with lightsabers in their hands," Follow the orders of your Generals. Cody out." Cody hit the button one last time, feeling as if his heart was going to rip out of his chest. He looked at Obi-wan, confusion written on his face.
"Masters, I believe we have a problem on our hands," Obi-wan relaxed, nodding to his commander. Cody let his muscles relax as the Masters returned to their seats. Cody knew it would be a long battle, but as long as he had these guys on his side, he knew that they would reach peace one day.