Thanks everyone, I know people love this story so I tried to pump out a decent chapter for you guys, now this ones been heavily changed from the original so if you want to read the original then read this one by all means.
Thanks to the guys on Aizenthegoats discord, they helped a lot especially funboy and squid.
If you wish to join the well of weirdness and great people use this here: /XyV8f2dy
House Vizsla had been broken.
The last remaining clans of the house had been broken at the golden crossroads, destroyed beyond repair, the survivors had been taken and arrested and put into the cells below the palace. Some among the clans including Gar Saxon himself had given up; pledging his allegiance to the Mandalore, though he and the turncoats did not get off lightly, losing an arm in payment for their betrayal and as a reminder to their oaths.
They had gotten off lightly compared to what happened to those who refused to submit. Most were simply shot or were executed by vibrosword, a disgrace to their Mandalorian blood. Even as this continued on it wasn't the worst to occur.
Tarre vizsla was being dragged toward the deepest dungeon within the Mandalorian palace; these were old. Very old, the torture dungeon had been sealed away when the new Mandalorians had taken over, however when Naruto had taken charge had reopened them, preparing them for what he knew to come.
The two massive Trandoshans dragged Tarre vizsla through the cavernous halls of the underground dungeons. The man was beaten bloody, one eye swollen shut while his chest and back was covered in bloody cuts and bruises. His jaw while not broken was bruised and hurt to breathe through. Even then however the man still held a defiant gleam within his eye he wouldn't hold that for much longer.
They finally reached a large, cavernous room, even Tarre in his slightly delirious state knew where he was and began to struggle, anything but this, he didn't want this. Naruto and Bo katan stood before him surrounded by Mandalorian Guardians. Naruto had his helmet in one hand, while Bo katan stood with her helmet on.
Between them stood a suit of armour, the armour was tall, and almost skeletal in appearance. The plates covered the entire body and were painted black. Tarre had heard legends about this armour. The spring forged armour.
The Armour was created by a madman many millennia ago, it was originally created to seal away in the most excruciating way the worst traitors of the Mandalores of that time.
The creator himself had been caught trying to sell his clan out to the Republic, and as such was sealed in it for all eternity, and while his name was lost to time, his moniker is still remembered well.
Afton.
Tarre and all the Mandalorians know this story, and so he began to panic. Thrashing and groaning through his broken jaw. Yet the Trandoshans held him between them easily as Naruto began to speak.
"You have betrayed your Mandalore, disgraced your creed and in doing so have led your house to ruin. Clan Vizsla will be marked for centuries to come and shall be known as the traitors of the great crusades." Naruto's voice was grim and low, and everyone around could detect the rage held within.
At a hidden signal the suit beside him opened, and Tarres' eyes opened wide, the suit's skeleton frame could be seen through the now opened armour plates.
"In the Name of the Mandalore and in view of the council of clans, I deem you a dishonourable death."
At that Tarre was stuffed into the suit, the suit surprisingly shifted to fit his size but locked around him, sealing him in completely. Then he felt it, a small trickle of what seemed like water, confusion set in as he wondered why they had….
Then it began, he could feel the suit close in around him. The sharp beskar skeleton tore into his body, he could feel each individual rib tear through his lungs and upper intestines, yet avoiding his heart, the lower ribs clamped down completely on his lower intestines. Blood poured out of his mouth and eyes as the suit forced him to remain upright.
Naruto watched in silence as the suit crushed the man within, keeping him alive even as it crushed his body, finally seeing enough he walked out followed by Bo and the other Mandalorians and Trandoshans.
Many hours later.
Naruto observed the Fleet that was assembled just above Mandalore. The clans under his command had begun to prepare themselves for war, foundries on Mandalore and its surrounding Moons fired up and began to produce armour and weaponry. The Harbours around Concordia retrofitted and redeveloped the ships they had, upgrading both the old warships and droids to a modern standard.
They started to raid trade routes, attacked Republic and Separatists vessels, space stations, outposts and more. Not only that, but quite a few systems began to either revolt or leave the Republic or the Separatists. This left the two major factions in chaos. The Republic was unable to put down these revolts due to the lack of organisation and disruptions in supply lines. The Separatists did have the manpower, but their manpower was for the lack of better term… ineffective. Turns out, Separatist programmed Droids are quite stupid, no surprise there.
However, there was something he needed to do first. If his plan was to succeed, then it would deliver an intense blow to the Republic putting them on the backfoot for enough time to reorganise.
"Sir, the Fleet is ready." A Clone reported. His armour was that of the fett clan, Naruto had brought it back into the fold as the clones had their identities created, he'd even sent out a message to the remaining fetts and Jango's son Boba. He hoped to get a response soon from the boy.
"Make the jump." Naruto ordered.
"Commence precision hyperspace jump!" The Clone ordered Naruto's flag ship The Statesmen and hundreds of other ships made the jump with it .
The crew was quite nervous, and they had the right to be. Precision hyperspace jumps were quite dangerous to attempt and required skilled pilots to pull them off, even with gravity wells. They could all see the light pass by them hundreds of different gravity wells. Soon the lights started to stretch signalling that they were exiting Hyperspace, Alarms began to blare, and red battle lights came on as the bridge was covered in armour.
The ships dropped out of Hyperspace within knife range of the republic fleet, the jehavey'ir ty assault ships were the first into the fray their guns and missiles blazing catching the republic fleet off guard and crippling the smaller ships.
"Launch the fighter screen and prepare bombers to knock out the venators and acclamators" Naruto turned to the first officer.
"Tell the Avenger and the dragon to stay close to the transports, tell the other ships to manoeuvre themselves around us in an arrow formation so we can support our assault warships. Let us show them the wrath of Mandalore,"
"Sir, the Republic ships are counter charging and attempting to nullify the assault of our warships. Orders for the secondary fleet sir?" the communication Clone questioned as Naruto hummed.
"Not yet, let them come closer." Naruto said as he thought back to his plan.
Flashback:
Naruto observed everyone in the war room. It consisted of high-ranking officers, Cunningham and Bo were both here, Cunningham in holographic form. Everyone was here for one reason.
"Now that everyone's here, let's begin. Admiral, if you will?" Naruto gestured towards Cunningham, who nodded and turned on the holotable located in the centre of the war room. It turned on to show a blue and green planet with multiple red triangles surrounding the orb showing the large presence of Republic forces.
"This is the planet Taanab and is one of the key planets we must control if we are to have leverage over the Republic. As most of you know, the planet produces food for countless worlds throughout the galaxy and most of the food is consumed by systems under Republic control. If we can capture this planet, we can force the Republic to come to the negotiation table." Cunningham stated as many around him nodded.
"But what about the Republic forces stationed there? We don't have the manpower or to take them all on." One of the officers questioned. Everyone, again, nodded at that. The Republic still outnumbered them.
"The Admiral and I have come up with a plan for that." Bo said as Naruto raised an eyebrow.
"Oh? Let's hear it." He said as she nodded before pressing a few buttons and bringing up a few ships.
"It's a risky strategy, but our warships are more heavily armed and armoured than the Republic forces. Ship to ship our assault ships and modified former republic warships can duke it out forcing them into unfavourable positions. I propose that we jump in as close as possible with the Assault ships leading the way. This will cause them to break formation and engage our forces; however, we can use this opportunity to." She paused as she pressed a few more buttons, bringing up the hologram of more ships.
"To hit the enemy where it hurts them the most; By crippling their command cruiser, despite being clones and being able to take the initiative without an Admiral and command staff to help, they will fall apart."
"What about nearby Republic Fleets? I don't think that the Republic will just sit back and watch as they lose a valuable planet." Naruto questioned as everyone frowned.
"Don't worry; they will be busy handling the assault on Coruscant." Bo answered as she smirked. She proceeded to elaborate her plan.
Flashback end:
"Dumping asteroids in Coruscant's orbit with stealth composites. That will send the Republic on a goose chase trying to find each and every asteroid to make sure they won't fall on the planet's surface." Naruto stated.
Bo had ordered a few Mandalorian Clans to gather a large transport Fleet. The Fleet would carry asteroids that would be dumped in Coruscant's orbit. These would be as inconspicuous as possible and the stealth composites and false launches would mean that the Republic would have no idea how many asteroids were there, their size and so on.
It would mean that the Republic would have to clear out the asteroid blanket above Coruscant or be in fear of them falling to the planet's surface. Not only that, but the 'attack' would draw more attention as Coruscant was the centre, the heart of the Republic. This would be a major embarrassment on their part, after all how could they protect other planets when they couldn't even protect themselves?
"Order Admiral Cunningham to push the advance" Naruto ordered as the message was carried out and no sooner had his ships had destroyed a few defence platforms, leaving gaps in the enemy defences.
Cunningham's battle group forced its way forward smashing into the flank of the republic fleet, the Acclamators and Arquitens cruisers just managing to hold the fist of Cunningham's forces back, the Kandosii class dreadnoughts tore the smaller cruisers apart, their bows working with the incredible shielding to deflect the shots that were fired. Around them the fighter screens duelled for dominance.
Coruscant:
"What do you mean we can't go?" Anakin questioned, annoyed that the guards wouldn't let him take off the planet to his command ship in orbit.
"Unknown ships just dumped an Unknown amount of debris in Orbit, we don't know how many they are, or their direct location. We have mine sweepers and sensors working overtime. Until channels can be created all ships are prohibited from leaving or entering the system." The Clone trooper said as he stood in-front of the chosen one.
Anakin growled as he furrowed his brow in annoyance.
"That's not going to help Anakin. Master Yoda has called us to a meeting, come now." Obi Wan said as Anakin once again growled and went along with Obi Wan. What did master Yoda want now? There have been quite a lot of meetings lately, mostly about how to best deal with the Jedi turned Mandalore. And how to ensure the Republic survived its current turmoil.
Arriving in the council room, they quickly took their seats and waited till the rest of the high-ranking Jedi's to arrive. Soon, everyone had arrived and took their seats.
"Now that everyone has arrived, let us begin." Mace Windu stated as they looked towards master Yoda.
"Invaded, Taanab has been." Master Yoda began as everyone gasped.
"Then we must send reinforcements to Taanab at once!" Anakin yelled out jumping to his feet as everyone around him nodded in agreement.
"That would not be wise. The enemy assault has left Coruscant vulnerable to a follow up attack. We may have to call in many of our Fleets in defence of Coruscant in case of an attack." Windu stated as Anakin looked at him as if he was crazy.
"That would leave many of our allied systems defenceless! We must go on the offensive and prevent the fall of Taanab! And even if we cannot do that, we must at least stymie their advance." Anakin once again voiced his opinion. The other masters gave him a concerned look.
"We would, but like Master Windu stated, Coruscant is vulnerable to attack. We cannot risk leaving it undefended." Master Shaak Ti stated, however, even if they were to go on the offensive, she would most likely join Naruto as she couldn't find the will to take up arms against the boy who she saw as a son.
"But we can't just sit here and do nothing . Anakin is right; we need to send forces to reinforce the defence of Taanab, failure to do so will show weakness to the other systems of our inability to protect them. Remember if Taanab falls many of our systems will lose on the trade corridor." Obi Wan said as many nodded.
Recently, many systems under Republic protection began to question the ability of the Jedi's and the Republic to defend them. Especially of their own forces ended up abandoning them to the wolves.
"Know this, we do. Send Master Aalya Secura, we will." Master Yoda said as everyone turned to him.
"Are you sure that is wise? Master Aayla's Fleet is crucial for the conquest of Felucia. Her Fleet has been making great headway into enemy territory. We cannot simply abandon the territory we have taken." Kit Fisto questioned, that was a valid point.
"Victory is built upon the back of sacrifice. We cannot let Taanab fall as it is a crucial part of the war effort. It keeps billions fed and if lost, many systems will most likely want us to negotiate with Mandalore." Mace stated as many nodded grimly.
"So, you're just going to throw away the territory we have gained? Many Clones died for it and you're going to throw it all away? Why can't you simply send one of the Fleets stationed here?" Anakin again voiced his concern. Again, everyone looked at him with a concerned look. Although he made valid points, they could not risk a fleet breaking through and sacking coruscant.
"That's enough Anakin. Coruscant is the heart of the Republic and if it falls, the war is lost. This is war; we have to make hard choices sooner or later." Obi Wan reprimanded his former student. Anakin grumbled as he conceded.
"Then it is decided, Master Aayla will be sent to defend Taanab. And will Reinforce Master Tapal who is already planet side." Mace said as they soon contacted Aayla and gave her the mission. As she was being briefed, she spotted Shaak Ti sending her discreet look and she knew what it meant.
"Understood Masters, I will do as commanded." She bowed before the hologram shut off. Shaak Ti observed as everyone began to leave.
"It seems like I must speed up my plans. It's a good thing too that my Fleet is in orbit. If I know 'Naruto' then there aren't many Asteroids in orbit. I better hurry." She thought as she stood up and quickly made her way to the hanger.
The Order be damned, it was not what it used to be. Jedi were supposed to be protectors of peace, not generals in war; but then again, she was still going to be fighting in the war, just for another side.
Naruto was like a son to her, and she was not going to stand by and do nothing as two powers sought to kill him. She even knew about Padme and him. She didn't realize it before, but what Padme had done had been the catalyst for this entire section of the war, her foolish manoeuvring was causing the republic everything.
"She will get what's coming to her." She thought as she entered the hanger and started to approach her personal starfighter. However, before she could board it, she was stopped by a guard.
"Ah, general, I am not sure if you know, but all traffic is being grounded. And we have been ordered to ensure no one breaks that rule." The Clone stated as he stopped her. Shaak Ti frowned as she started to use the Force.
"You will allow me to pass." She stated as the Clone stiffened up.
"I will let you pass." He said as he moved aside to let her pass. She boarded her fighter, but before she took off, she looked at the guard.
"Oh, and you will forget this ever happened." She said as she took off. In the cockpit, she turned on the hologram. The hologram turned on to show a Clone Commander.
"Commander Trauma, I am on my way, have the Fleet ready for Operation Exodus." She ordered as the Clone Commander nodded.
"Roger that General." Trauma responded as the hologram turned off.
Ground Control:
Some might say that ground control was the laziest job you could ever find, a desk job really. However, what no one knew was that it was one of the hardest and the most important jobs.
Managing the space traffic and guiding vessels. However, it was a boring job. Nothing exciting happened, but when it did, it got pretty hectic, now with what seemed to be like asteroids within coruscant space things had gotten to the extreme levels of hectic, barely anyone on the centre had gotten even a wink of sleep.
"Sir, there is a Jedi starfighter leaving the temple hangers." A sensor officer stated as he turned to the commander in charge of the post. The commander walked up and pressed a button.
"This is ground control to Jedi starfighter, turn around at once. I repeat, turn around at once. All traffic is currently grounded." The commander ordered.
"Unfortunately, I can't do that ground control." Shaak Ti responded as she sped her fighter up. Weaving around the buildings that made the skyline of the city, she knew they wouldn't fire on her as long as she stayed close to the skyline.
"Turn around at once or we will be forced to fire at you." The commander stated, but once again he was ignored.
The Anti starfighter turrets whirred to life, their guns circling to aim at Shaak ti.
With Naruto:
Naruto looked on as the battle raged. His warships had finally cut their way through the defensive screen the republic had placed, debris from both sides littered the space around them as his gunships began to deploy, the fighters screening them from whatever remained.
The Basilisk War droids of the Totenkopf division had torn apart any fighter that had tried to engage them, one even ripping open the canopy of a V-19 torrent fighter and venting the pilot as it moved to intercept the ground pounders.
"Sir, we have an incoming Republic Fleet entering the system." An officer stated as the statesman turned towards the Republic ships that had begun leaving Hyperspace, Naruto frowned somewhat knowing exactly who it was they had sent.
"So, they sent you Aayla…" He said to himself. He didn't want to fight her, but if it came down to it, then he would give her a death worthy of a Mandalorian.
"Send word to the Admiral's Fleet to re-organize. We have a new target. Also, order the bombers to begin levelling landing zones and have the gunships support them" Naruto ordered as he turned to look towards the incoming Fleet.
Despite Aayla being close to his heart, he would fight her to ensure that his people and his children lived in safety and security from those who wished them harm.
Planetside
Master Tapal had been deployed to Taanab on a precaution. He, his Padawan and the 13th battalion had been sent here just to ensure it was well protected from any separatist action.
It wasn't the separatists they should've been worrying about.
The Mandalorians had attacked while everyone's backs were turned. Their fleets had battered his above and now they were free to run bombing runs and land troops.
Tapal felt the command centre he was in shake, as another wing of the Mandalorian bombers flew overhead. Their ordinance while low in number, was extremely destructive in nature, three of their bombs had wrecked two and a half city blocks in one pass.
Luckily enough they had managed to evacuate most of the civilians to the lower catacombs saving those they could while arming the men who wished to fight.
"General , we have a situation!" The clone commander of the 13th battalion marched up to him, in his right hand he held a data slide.
"What is it now commander? '' the Lasat Jedi asked, after all the air defence lines had been holding decently enough and the invasion force hadn't landed any ground troops yet. Or so he thought.
"Sir, off world communications are being jammed, and our scouts have reported Mandalorian forces three clicks left of the furthest battery" he said, activating a holo map and showing the Jedi general the positions he'd just mentioned.
Jaro cursed, if the Mandalorians were allowed to push on his flank they'd roll up his entire line, practically choking his forces into one area.
The room shook again, this time it was a larger quake, the screens and holoprojectors flashing a dangerous red, while others simply blacked out and restarted however through all of this Jaro remained concentrated on the plans before him.
"Redirect our reserve to form a hook around the bastion, tell the Taanab militia to form a defensive echelon to the left of the hook. We can then use our armoured support and artillery support to drive the enemy between them into a killing zone" as he said this the Clone officer began to send off messages to his forces and watched on the holo projector as the icons began to move.
Mandalorian front
Ursa wren had planned for such a battle. When the Mandalore had given her the honour of leading the first invasions of Taanab she'd almost wept at the honour, under her the clans had prepared both the Trandoshans and the new crusader forces for combat.
She was the first to ground too, setting up her command bunker in an abandoned factory high upon a hill surrounded by both air defences and the vaunted Totenkopf and guardian divisions, as well as her own clan troops. An impenetrable bunker they called it.
She was a pragmatic woman, and as such she had already taken the time to find out who led the republic defences, and she was not impressed.
While Jaro Tapal was a great Jedi master, he was no tactician and it showed through his reorganisation of his defences, truly believing a group of poorly armed militia men could protect his flank, not even knowing who his true allies were.
This man was naïve, and it showed.
She would crush his forces under her armoured fist. Ursa slowly drew her blade, the beskar shone clearly singing with the movement, however the darker edge reflected no light, it simply absorbed it.
She would show them the strength of Mandalore.
Praise be to Neptune and have a great week.