Herald of the Force
Author Notes: Some answers for you guys. It was Sifo-Dyas who planned to construct the clone army. But Sidious and Dooku learned of his plan's and built the army for their own uses. Originally. In this case, Master Sifo-Dyas gave the plans and knowledge to Harry just before he left Republic space. So, the clones are still copies of Jango Fett and as for Jango himself, he fights for Harry who according to Jango, has the heart of a Mandalorian. As for the time skip, Harry will tell Padmé what he did during his seven years away from her. Please note, that while Palpatine said he would create a grand army of the Republic, he intends to use Harry's Grand Army to become part of the Republic forces.
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I smell trouble in that plan. :p
This chapter as been beta by LimerickChaos
Chapter 12: Might of the Army
"Another message from Master Obi-Wan Kenobi." Ki-Adi Mundi said.
"Let's play it." Mace Windu says. The holorecording began to play as the image of Obi-Wan showed before everyone inside Chancellor Palpatine's Office.
"I have successfully located the Bounty Hunter Durge to the Droid Factories on Geonosis. Count Dooku, has convince the Trade Federation, Techno Union, Commerce Guilds, Corporate Alliance, Banking Clan as well as criminal organizations as the Exchange, Czerka Corporation and the terrorist faction known as Death Watch to all fight under his banner. They are creating new battle droids here and on other planets away from the eyes of the Republic. It is also clear that it is Viceroy Nute Gunray has hired the bounty hunters to assassinate Senator Amidala. They are building an army and are going to… wait… wait…" Obi-Wan said as ignited his lightsaber and fell back. Several droids, newer models appeared and attack Obi-Wan which caused the end of the transmission.
"More happening on Geonosis I feel, then has been revealed." Master Yoda said.
"I agree. Anakin, stay where you are and protect the Senator no matter what. She will be in graver danger now we know her enemy is stronger than we originally thought." Mace Windu said.
"Understood master." Anakin said as he cuts the transmission.
"Count Dooku is preparing for war. There can be no doubt about that." Bail Organa said.
"Count Dooku must have more friends than we originally thought." Chancellor Palpatine said.
"The debate is over. Contact the Rift Alliance and tell them we need their army. We need their strength now more than ever." Senator Orn Free Taa said.
"The debate is not over. The Senate will never authorize the use of a pre-emptive strike against the separatist's unless they attack us first." Bail Organa said.
"This is a crisis. The Senate must grant the chancellor emergency powers. He then can give the order to arrest Count Dooku and bring him to justice." Vice Chair Mas Amedda said.
"But what Senator would have the courage to make such a motion?" Palpatine said.
"Senator Amidala would find the strength." Mas Amedda said.
"The Rift Alliance doesn't like the Republic, Chancellor. They will not fight for us." Mace Windu said.
"Go to them I will, negotiate a treaty I shall." Yoda said in a soft tone of voice.
"In order for you to do that master Yoda, the chancellor needs emergency powers." Ki-Adi Mundi said.
"I see the Jedi approach hasn't lost its touch Master Kenobi." Count Dooku said as he enters the prison cell.
"I thought you were the leader here Dooku."
"I had nothing to do with this, I assure you." Dooku said as he stood before Obi-Wan. "I will petition immediately for your release."
"Good, I have work to do."
"May I ask you, why a Jedi Knight so far from the Republic is out here in the depths of the Outer Rim."
"I've been tracking a Gen'Dai bounty hunter named Durge who has been hired to assassinate a Senator of the Republic. I want to question him to see who hired him. Do you know him?"
"There are no bounty hunters on Geonosis that I'm aware of. The Geonosians don't trust them."
"I don't blame them for that, but I can assure you he is here."
"I'm sorry I've never had the time to meet with you before Obi-Wan. Qui-Gon always spoke most highly of you. I miss him a great deal. I could really use his help right now." Dooku said as if he was sad.
"Help for what?"
"You are aware that Qui-Gon Jinn was once my apprentice just as you were his. If Qui-Gon knew the truth as I do, he wouldn't serve the Republic like the rest of the Jedi. He knew of course about the corruption in the Galactic Senate, but what he didn't know was a dark secret lurking in the Senate. What if I was to tell you, that the Sith have infiltrated the Senate and the Senators are now following the ideas of a Sith Lord who calls himself, Darth Sidious."
"Impossible, the Jedi would be aware of it."
"The Jedi have not evolved or change their ways in a thousand years Obi-Wan. The Sith have. The Sith Lord, known as Darth Bane realized the Sith had to change to survive. That is why the Rule of Two exist. A master, and an apprentice. Forty years ago, this Darth Sidious was an apprentice to another powerful Dark Lord named Darth Plageuis. A Sith Lord, who's skills and powers could rival that of Master Yoda."
"That can't be."
"I didn't believe it myself. But Darth Plagueis was a true master of the Force, with the ability to suck the midi-chlorian out of others. His power was so great, his apprentice, Darth Sidious feared him so he killed him in his sleep. If you look at Chancellor Palpatine's history you will notice after his master's death he immediately entered Galactic Politics. The Viceroy of the Trade Federation was blackmailed into serving Darth Sidious, but the Sith Lord betrayed him, seven years ago at the Battle of Naboo. Now Darth Sidious is using the Dark Side of the Force to manipulate what the Jedi can see and sense. He is also using the Force to influence the many senators to his cause. Once the senate grants emergency powers to the Chancellor, the end of the Jedi will begin. There will be no stopping the executive powers the Dark Lord of the Sith will have once he has gain control of everything Obi-Wan."
"It can't be. Such a plan would take years to perfect."
"Darth Sidious has waited nearly forty years to claim power. Now he is close. However I intend to stop him. Stop him before he sends the Galaxy into darkness. Join me Obi-Wan, join me and together we can destroy the Sith."
"I don't believe you."
"When you learn the truth as I have, it may be too late."
"I won't join you Dooku."
"It will be hard to get you released my friend." Dooku said as he turns away and leaves Obi-Wan alone in his cell.
"… it's-a clear desa separatist made a pact wesa desa Federation du Trade. Senators, dellow felagates. In response to this direct threat to the Republic, mesa propose the Senate grant immediately emergency powers to the Supreme Chancellor."
Many senator began chanting Palpatine's name and clapping.
"Order. We shall have order."
"It is with great reluctance that I have agreed to this calling. It is with a heavy heart that I accept the trust and faith you all are putting in me. I love democracy, I love everything the Republic stands for. The power you have entrusted to me will not go to waste. I will lay them down when this crisis has abated. As my first act with this new authority, I shall create a Grand Army of the Republic to counter the increasing threats of the Separatists…"
"It is done then." Mace Windu said as Palpatine continued his speech.
"Indeed, a dark future awaits us." Yoda said to Mace Windu.
"I will take what Jedi we have as well as the Republic Judicial Forces to Geonosis to help Obi-Wan."
"Visit I will, the Rift Alliance. Request their aid I shall." Yoda replied.
"Do you think Harry will be keen on helping us?" Mace Windu said.
"Hope, is our only defence we have." Yoda replies sadly.
Battle of Geonosis
The Battle of Geonosis was broadcast live throughout the Republic. They saw, the new and improved droid army cut through the outnumbered Jedi till there was barely a dozen left. Senator Amidala and the remainder of the Republic Judicial Forces all stood in a tight circle with the Jedi just as the Battle Droids stopped their assault. Confusion was spread as the remainder of the Jedi were all brought to the center of the Arena. Count Dooku took that time to speak to them from his balcony.
"Master Windu you have fought gallantly. Worthy of recognition in the archives of the Jedi Order. Now however, it is finished. Surrender, and your lives shall be spared."
"We will not be hostages to be bartered Dooku." Master Windu said in a strong and stern tone of voice.
"Then I am sorry old friend."
The Jedi all got into a defensive position just as the red blaster fire race towards them when something unexpected happened. Blue and green bolts of blasters fire rain down from above, hitting the droids and destroying many of them.
"Look." Padmé said in surprise. Every Jedi and Judicial member looks up to see something they never expected.
Gunships, wearing the symbol of the Rift Alliance, rain fire down as figures with dark naval blue robes jump down igniting their blue lightsabers and soldiers with white armor jump down firing their blasters at the unready droids. The droids, before they could respond were quickly being over whelmed.
Dooku and the rest of the Separatist's leadership quickly retreated into their bunker the moment the tide had turn. They quickly went to the command center where the holoterminal showed several ships on the ground unloading troopers and vehicles.
"Count Dooku, an army has appeared near the Valley of the Tombs." an aide said in shock.
"The Jedi have amassed a huge army." Nute Gunray said in disbelief.
"That doesn't seem possible. The Republic has no army of such size. Even so, it would take years to muster this kind of strength. Where did they come from?" Dooku said.
"We must send all available droids into battle." Nute Gunray said,
"There are too many, we are suffering heavy loses far too quickly." Dooku said.
"Our Communications are being jammed." Poggle the Lesser said.
"Geonosis is lost. They cannot find out what we are up to. Wipe the terminals and retreat to Dromund Kaas. We must gather the rest of our forces to deal with this unknown threat." Dooku said.
"Lieutenant, land in that assembly area."
"Yes sir."
Mace Windu got off and almost immediately several soldiers wearing officer markings approach him.
"Sir, I got the 74th Battalion along with five units from the Strategic Task Force. All awaiting your orders sir."
Mace Windu nodded and immediately began giving orders. All the troopers immediately obeyed as they began to join in on the assault.
"Take me to the Forward Command Center." Harry orders the moment the gunship took to the air.
"Lord Potter, all forward units are advancing. The droid army is pressing their attack." The Clone Commander said the moment the Gunship arrived at the Forward Command Center.
"Good, very good." Yoda said as he walked onto the FCC with Harry.
"Sir, the 54th First Recon reports the Federation Starships are powering up. They are trying to get to space." A clone captain reported.
"Have the SPHA focus their firepower on the nearest starship." Harry orders.
"Yes sir. All quadrants are to open fire to sector five-one-five."
"Sir, we got a gunship off course. They have reports Count Dooku is running away."
"Contact Kao-Cen and have a gunship follow. Celeste Morne is to join him as well."
"Yes sir."
"Also, bring me a gunship. Master Yoda shall take over from here."
"Yes sir."
Harry gunship received a S.O.S. while they were enroute to the last location of Gunship 317.
"Pick them up." Harry said.
"Yes sir."
A clone soldier, gets on but not before a sight Harry thought he would never see again. Padmé and Harry stare at each other for what seemed like an eternity before they both embrace each other and gave each other a kiss like it was their last.
The battle was all but forgotten.
Author Notes: Hope you guys enjoyed the chapter. First real action I've written. Any suggestions are welcome.
Oh, I'm sure some of you can guys, but I know you all are looking forward between the confrontation between Palpatine and Harry. I just hope I can do a good job.
Kao Cen is somewhat of a replica of Jedi Master Kao Cen Darach who died in the Return Trailer of the Old Republic.