Highway - Maryland - 9:55am EST - August 2 1988
Anakin's Mustang raced down the highway, passing by construction equipment. "General Skywalker, General Skywalker!" the annoyed voice of Sara Norman, an American FBI agent, crackled through his radio. "Skywalker, that highway is not finished yet." Anakin smirked and pressed the radio button. "Don't worry, I'll be safe." "That's not what I'm concern-" Anakin shut off his radio and turned on the car's radio. Bon Jovi blasted through the speakers as he turned the steering wheel far to the left, spinning the car around in a 180.
Anakin put the pedal to the metal, the car racing along the empty highway back towards DC. He had developed a great affinity for American cars, especially those from the 1960s. As Washington came into view, Anakin could see two Maryland State Troopers at the end of the highway. Sighing, the Jedi general slowed down, rolling to a stop about a yard from the first officer. He hopped out. "Hey fellas." The cops sighed in unison. "Okay, okay, I get it." Anakin said. "I'll drive her safely back to base." The second cop rolled her eyes. "Stay off construction zones spaceman." the first cop said. "You got it!" Anakin said with a friendly smile and wave.
Back in Washington, Anakin carefully piloted the car into a parking lot next to the hotel. He hopped out as a suited man approached him. "General, President Reagan wants to speak to you." "You got it!" Anakin said, making finger guns, something Terrans seemed to find amusing. The suited man did not. "Alright, tough crowd." Anakin said.
Situation Room - White House - 10:23am EST
Anakin entered the Sit Room to find Reagan, Bush, Mace, MacArthur and Schwarzkopf waiting, all with annoyed expressions, even Reagan, who Anakin so far had only seen grin. "Sorry." Anakin said, taking a seat. Reagan sighed. "Before we begin, I must ask: what the hell Anakin?" "What do you mean, sir?" Anakin asked. Reagan sighed again. "You have, so far, gotten 15 traffic tickets, 6 speeding tickets, and one assault charge during your time here." "Hey, that guy had it coming." Anakin said. "He kept cutting in front of me at the Dunkin Donuts." Reagan sighed for a third time before Mace spoke. "Skywalker, the government will not keep paying your fines." "That's right." Bush said. "Either stop fuckin' around or get a job and pay your own fines."
Anakin held up his hands defensively. "Okay, okay, I gotcha, no more crazy drivin'." "Anyway..." Reagan said "We have an important matter to discuss: China. They have renounced all alliance offers and seems hellbent on steering clear of the Republic." Mace spoke "Yes, and this is worrying. This China nation is powerful, but, it is your ally, is it not?" "The Republic of China is an ally, yes, but they seem to be more and more pro-CIS every day. Tripolitania, Babylonia, Indonesia and Syria are now openly pro-CIS as well."
"Why don't we topple their regimes?" Anakin asked simply. "Because, Skywalker, we're not looking to cause more bloodshed." Schwarzkopf said. "Well," Reagan began "We could launch tactical, surgical strikes on Tripoli, Baghdad, and Damascus to remove the pro-CIS governments." MacArthur folded his arms. "Could work." He said. Schwarzkopf nodded. "It would have to be quick and as bloodless as possible." Obi-Wan nodded. "We can send jedi with your men to each capital." Reagan nodded. "I think this just may work."
Above Tripoli - Tripolitania - 1:23am EEST - August 3 1988
Anakin Skywalker stared at the city of Tripoli from the open sides of the LAAT. With its red parts repainted blue, this LAAT was now used by the United States Army, but a clone still piloted it. Anakin and about 15 US Armymen along with 10 501st Legion clones were onboard, along with a young US Army Sergeant named Lewis MacArthur, apparently the son of Arthur. "Bring it down!" Anakin yelled. The LAAT began to descend as the Tripolitanian Army rushed into the capital, bringing in anti-aircraft guns. As the LAAT approached the government buildings of the city, it began firing rockets at the Tripolitanian soldiers, decimating their force, allowing the LAAT to land ontop of one of the government buildings.
The troops jumped out as Lewis shouted orders to his men. The Tripolitanians were having trouble figuring out where they wen in the dark night. The troops began to use Republic devices to saw a hole in the building's roof, allowing them to enter from above. The clones dropped in first, two being shot by Tripolitanian guards. Anakin quickly realized that the armor used by the clones was almost useless against Terran bullets. Next, American troops dropped in, killing several enemies before advancing, followed by clones. An American was shot through the shoulder, a clone grabbing him, as two Americans shot through a door and moved towards the center of the building.
Anakin drew his sabor, slicing the head off a Tripolitanian while stabbing another through the heart as two clones captured a key official. Lewis spoke "Gaddafi has to be here, we need to capture him alive!"
The troops continued through the building, capturing several more officials, but no sign of Gaddafi. The Tripolitanian dictator, carrying a revolver, was slinking through the building, attempting to escape. Alas, he would fail, soon finding a clone's blaster barrel in his face.
Outside Baghdad - Babylonia - 3:26am AST
Meanwhile, a legion of US, Saudi, and 212th troops assembled outside the capital city of Babylonia, under the command of Obi-Wan Kenobi and an American Captain named John Ricker. The goal was simple, capture the dictator Saddam Huessein. Obi-Wan quickly learned early in the battle how superior bullets were to blaster bolts, he himself being struck in the leg by one. However, channeling the force to suppress the pain, Obi charged on, his team breaking into Hussein's palace, slaughtering most of his Republican Guard.
Ricker and his team moved in, wiping out the rest of Hussein's forces, charging up the stairs while only taking one loss to the clones' four. The Americans and Saudis charged Hussein's room and captured him as Obi-Wan was taken off for medical treatment.
Damascus - Syria - 3:40am AST
As two dictators fell rapidly, a third was in the process of falling as Mace Windu led a mostly-clone detachment in an attack on the Syrian capital. However, by the time they reached the government center 30 clones had been killed, and Mace was quickly realizing what Anakin and Obi already had: the bullet was superior to the blaster bolt. As Syria fell, as did the last openly pro-CIS nation on Terra.
Press Room - White House - Washington - 7:46pm EST
Faced by reporters, President Reagan announced the fall of all three major CIS supporters on Terra. However, it was not all good. The major clone loss in the combined "Axis of Evil" campaign led to the deaths of 60 clone troopers total, with that, the Republic decided Terran clones would need better armor to face any potential "slugthrowers" on the battlefield. With the victory in the campaign, the next major issue was China, who was still committed to neutrality.
Despite this, the Amero-German fleets were both growing, and the Republic was confident Terra would be able to defend itself within the year.
National Airport - Washington - 8:00pm EST
Vladimir Putin of Russia stepped off the plane with the other tourists, visitors and locals arriving from Petrograd. Wearing a large black trenchcoat, he exited the airport as thunder boomed and rain began to pour over the city. He waved to a taxi, getting in it, before telling the driver to take him to Capitol Hill. After arriving, Putin jogged up the steps of the Capitol to a man in a trenchcoat. "I have the intel." Putin said, handing the man a notebook. "Yeltsin has had a change of heart."
Over the next few months, things progressed as expected. The Terran Defense Fleet (TDF) grew, as Anakin and Obi-Wan continued learning about Terra and its culture and history. By November, things were looking good, as Bush won in a landslide over the Democratic candidate Micheal Dukakis. Bush promised to continued the partnership with the Republic, which would prove vital in the coming years.
Now, it was January of 1989. President-Elect Bush was inaugurated, and Obi-Wan and Anakin returned from their adventures back home to discuss new plans under Bush.
Situation Room - White House - 11:24am EST - January 27 1989
"Thank you for coming." President Bush said. "It is our honor." Obi-Wan replied. "There is much to discuss, for one, Congress has requested to have at least three Jedi permanently stationed on Terra for her defense, and we also request that the Republic provide us with a planetary shield system." "Done." Anakin said simply. "Well, we'll have to convince the Senate." Obi-Wan said. "Easily." Anakin said. Bush smiled. "Good. Ronnie was right about you two. You're good men." "How is Ronnie?" Obi-Wan asked. "He's fine, enjoying retirement."
Galactic Senate - Galactic City - Coruscant - 2:34pm GCST
From there, Anakin returned to the Senate, along with the new force wielder Jason Dawes. Dawes gazed at Galactic City from the passenger seat of the speeder Anakin was flying. "Damn." Jason said. "Crazy, isn't it? I grew up in a desert, so, it was a shock for me too." Jason laughed "I grew up on a farm man, nothing but grass, trees, and cows." Anakin chuckled as he landed the speeder at the Senate building. "Sounds a lot better than sand. It's course and rough and irritating, it gets everywhere."
Both men hopped out onto the landing platform, as Senator Padme Amidala approached them. "P- Senator Amidala." Anakin said stiffly. "Thank you for sponsoring my motion to the Senate." "Of course, General Skywalker." the Senator responded. Jason grinned widely and stuck out his hand. "Sergeant Jason Dawes, US Army." He said proudly. Padme shook Jason's hand. "Welcome to Coruscant, Sergeant Dawes." "Ah please just call me Jason." Jason said, beaming from ear to ear. "Purty 'ol city ya got here, can't wait to see your Senate room."
Anakin, Jason and Padme entered the Senate chamber, as Padme pressed a button, detaching the pod as the Senate session started. Mas Amadda yelled for quiet before shouting "SENATOR AMIDALA SHALL SPEAK NOW." "Thank you, Speaker." Padme said as the pod hovered up to eye level with the central pod. "Members of the Senate, the United States of America has requested we send them a planetary shield system for the protection of their planet." Various reactions broke out. "This is outrageous!" shouted a senator from some Mid Rim world. "Those cost trillions of credits, and we've already spent trillions giving free ships to these Terrans!" "Objection!" shouted Bail Organa of Alderaan. "Terra must stay protected and free, its people want to help us, and we cannot leave them to the Separatists!"
"I agree!" shouted the Senator from Coruscant. The Senators from the Core and Inner Rim all seemed to support funding Terra's protection and giving it a shield, while most of the Mid and Outer rim Senators favored helping, but not financing and no longer giving Terra free technology. "ORDER! ORDER!" shouted Amadda. "Senators." Padme began slowly. "We cannot afford to let the Terrans falter in any way. We MUST support them, no matter what."
The Senate vote was rough, but in the end, the Core and Inner Rim outvoted the others. Later, Jason and Anakin sat outside the chamber. "So, you must be glad." Anakin said. "Yeah, but, it's... kind of disheartening how many of them Outer fellas hate us." "They don't hate you." Chancellor Palpatine sat next to the two. "They will come around, Sergeant. Just like your people came around to us." "Yeah, I suppose." Jason said.
Council Room - Jedi Temple - 3:14pm GCST
Obi-Wan Kenobi stood in the center of the council chambers. "They want what?" asked Ki-Adi-Mundi. "Three Jedi, stationed on Terra. Not an unreasonable request, it would be very beneficial for both of us." Yoda nodded. "Hmmm, agree with this, I do, but, who station, we should?" Mace sighed. "I believe that Master Agen Kolar, Knight Khaat Qiyn, and Knight Nicanas Tassu would be best suited. "Agree, I do." Said Yoda. The other council members nodded.
"Excellent, thank you Masters." Obi-Wan said, bowing before exiting the council chamber.
Fort Meade - Maryland - 7:34am EST - January 28 1989
The specialized commando team -dubbed Team Omega- intended to be possibly used against Sith or specialized CIS operatives continued to train under the early morning sun. Having returned to Terra, Obi-Wan watched the team training. Right now they were in a hand-to-hand combat exercise. He grinned, these men were tough, and would likely do well in a fight. As for Jason, well, he was proving promising with the force, learning how to wield a lightsaber, and how to resist the dark side.
Meanwhile, Anakin strode onto the field carrying a box of supplies for the next exercise. "Alright boys." Anakin said "this is gonna be a real tough one." The men chuckled. "Please, I sat through my mother-in-law's lecture on the importance of knitted napkins, I can handle this." said David Rommel, a German-American Navy SEAL. The men chuckled again, as Andrew Frost, a USMC specialist, spoke up "So what's the mission chief?" Anakin whistled and two clone troopers emerged from the building carrying deactivated MagnaGuards. Anakin pulled deactivated electrostaffs out of the crate. "You boys have to find a way to take these out."
The clones placed the droids in the middle of the training area, turning them on. Anakin handed them the staffs. "Don't worry, they're set for sting." The first to try his hand was Rommel. He picked up one of the available training weapons, also an electrostaff. He then proceeded to duel with the droid, parrying and blocking its attacks before catching one of its ends in the side. Rommel then fell to the ground, grunting from the shock as his comrades laughed loudly.
"Why don't... hngh you try then, huh?!" Rommel said as Anakin helped him up. Frost raised his hand. "I'm game." "Yeah me too." said Richard Bell, a US Army Ranger. Anakin tossed staffs to both Frost and Bell. Both men took defensive stances as the droid approached them. Frost then swung the staff, the droid blocked it, as Bell stabbed forward and caught the droid in its chest. Frost pulled back before striking at its head, as Bell went for its legs.
Frost missed its head but saved his attack by hitting the droid's back as he caught its staff in his stomach. With Frost on the ground, Bell struck again and stabbed the staff into the spot between its head and torso, then he yanked down, managing to rip its head off. The thing was still alive due to its chest eye, but Bell managed to stab it in the eye before getting knocked down. Anakin began to clap. "Nice work boys, nice work." Frost and Bell both stood up as Adam Vanderburg, another Navy SEAL, stepped forward.
Anakin grinned. "Alright boys, we should do some more staff training." "Why don't we just shoot 'em?" Rommel asked. "Because, dipshit, it's made of metal." Bell snapped. "Well you can, but you have to take out both its head and chest." Anakin said. "Your bullets might work on its chest eye, but the head might be harder to take out." "Why can't we have one of them there laser swords?" Vanderburg asked. "Only really works if you have extensive training in the Jedi arts." Anakin said. "Alright, well, I think incendiaries would work against these." Bell said.
Over the next few weeks, Team Omega continued to train in various ways. Incendiary rounds proved effective against MagnaGuards, as did armor-piercing rounds. Jason and Obi-Wan continued to train, the young soldier proved to be a quick learner, though he could be somewhat impatient when it came to the more laborious tasks of a force user, including resisting the dark side.
Anakin kept working with the general team, and by July, one year since the Republic's arrival at Terra, the team was finished with training, on July 4. Anakin was eager for this, as it was a major American holiday celebrating their country's founding.
National Mall - Washington - 7:02pm EST - July 4 1989
Mace, Yoda, Organa, Anakin, Obi-Wan, the team, President Bush, Vice President Dan Quayle, former President Reagan, and the Marshall Generals were assembled in the National Mall for a speech to the nation. Bush tapped his microphone, and began to speak to the massive assembled crowd of TV crews and regular citizens. "Today, July 4th, 1989, we celebrate America's independence. We celebrate her growth, her beauty, and her perseverance. Today, as well, we introduce our friends from the Galactic Republic, who one year ago came to this world, not for conquest, but for friendship. They have helped America, and we could not be more grateful."
"So, today, I introduce to America a new group, trained by our Republic friends, who will help protect us from the vile CIS. Omega Team, please, step forward." As the crowd cheered, the members of Omega Team stepped forward. "Today, we introduce Jason Dawes! Adam Vanderburg! David Rommel! Andrew Frost! Richard Bell! Edwin Baxter! Micheal Lee! Steven Winston! Carl Hall! Oscar Stanford! Phillip Davidson! Vince McCain! Chase Stevens! Lawrence Dade! and Zachary Adamson!" the crowd cheered for these new protectors, this group that was sworn to defend Terra.
As President Bush continued with his speech, over the Potomac in the Pentagon a new development arose. A Republic ship orbiting Uranus reported something horrifying: Separatists were in the System. "They're back." A technician said shakily.
President Bush saluted the flag, as did all others with him. However, the celebration would be short lived, as alarms began to blare across the city. Air raid sirens went off. The crowd looked around, confused. Soldiers began to charge onto the field as the Secret Service tackled Bush. "WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING?!" Quayle shouted as a soldier grabbed him. "WE ARE UNDER ATTACK." The man responded.
RSS Resolute - Orbit of Terra - Unknown Time
Admiral Tarkin and Admiral Wullf Yularen watched from the bridge as a major Separatist force gathered at the edge of the system. "They have brought a substantially larger force." Yularen said. Tarkin nodded. "Are we prepared to hold them off?" He asked. "Hopefully." Yularen said.
Across the world, the news spread rapidly, as world leaders were ushered into bunkers, air raid sirens blared, and nuclear bombs were readied. The American Navy and German Kriegsmarine began to amass around Terra to defend the homeworld. The Republic was prepared to go on the offensive. The CIS and Republic fleets soon crashed into each other near Uranus and Neptune, the fighter battle beginning. From the President's Bunker, Bush paced the floor. Reagan and his wife, Nancy, sat in a corner chair while MacArthur began messing with a holomap and Schwarzkopf phoned home.
Anakin, Obi-Wan, Mace and Yoda were given promotions to Brevet Brigadier General by MacArthur and given authority to command US troops as clones landed in Washington, New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles to aid the US forces. Similar happened across the world in Germany, as Chancellor Kohl enacted martial law across the empire.
The First Battle of Sol had ended. Now began the Second Battle of Sol, and soon, the Battle of Terra.
Longest chapter yet! Decided to skip ahead to Bush's presidency since I figured Ronnie had dealt with enough war. Omega Team is gonna become important later on, next few chapters will focus on the battles on Terra, and of course each will be long and as detailed as I can make them. Expect longer chapters, though it might take me longer to get them up.