While Rune Harkor was dragging Newt Gunray and Xiao Guanghua to enjoy the wine of victory on the flagship of their fleet, the news of the Trade Federation's blockade of the planet Naboo had detonated the entire Coruscant political arena.
Although this is the first time that the democratic spirit of the Republic has been thrown to the ground by armed conflicts, the situation this time when the Trade Federation blocked the planet Naboo was particularly serious.
On the one hand, it is because of the 60 Rookery Hook-class cargo ships dispatched by the Trade Federation. This kind of terrifying large ship with a diameter of more than 3,000 meters, even if it is unarmed, can be a huge threat if you just stuff something into the huge cargo hold.
What's more, it's not very difficult to install several turrets on a spaceship.
What really turned this conflict into a bomb that detonated the political arena of the Republic was the demands of the Trade Alliance. Although they claimed that one of the reasons was the breach of contract by the planet Naboo, everyone could see clearly that the real reason for their blockade of the planet Naboo was
The reason is because they are protesting against the Galactic Republic's decision to impose taxes on the Outer Rim Sector!
And they actually and truly read out this protest in the Parliament of the Republic!
This is an open confrontation with the Galactic Republic!
Because they opposed the Galactic Republic's policy of taxing the Outer Rim Stars, they sent troops to surround and blockade the planet Naboo! This is the real cause and effect of this incident!
Senator Sheev Palpatine from the planet Naboo immediately went to the office of Finis Valorum, Speaker of the Galactic Republic, to discuss the matter with him.
"I'm sorry that this happened, Senator Palpatine. However, I'm afraid this matter must be discussed by the parliament before further decisions can be made." Finis Valorum shook his head and said.
He was helpless because after a series of previous incidents, he had lost the support of the Republic's judicial fleet and the support of most members of the parliament. At the same time, his relationship with the Jedi Order was very tense.
So at this time, he, the speaker, is no longer in name only. Since everything has to go through the parliament, and he has no way to influence the resolution of the parliament, then the speaker might as well tie up the dog.
"I also know that this matter is difficult, but please, Mr. Speaker, at least help me contact Lott Dod, the representative of the Trade Federation in the Galactic Parliament. Because I was rejected when I met with him twice before."
Palpatine said.
Finis Valorum nodded, and he connected to Lot Dude's communication. However, before he could speak, the tall Neimoidian in the holographic projection said coldly: "Your Excellency, Speaker
, if you have anything to say, please tell it to the council."
After saying that, he hung up the communication directly.
Finis Valorum looked at Sheev Palpatine, who was bowing his head in silence, sighed, and covered his temples with his hands exhausted. He said slowly, "The Trade Federation is here for me, Palpa.
Councilor. They refuse to tax because they want to treat the Outer Rim Star Region as their independent kingdom. And I know that they targeted the planet Naboo because they targeted you, my only friend now... I can only say
,sorry……"
He let out a long sigh, his fatigue showing.
The corners of Palpatine's mouth curled up slightly, and he said seriously: "Many congressmen have been bribed by the Trade Federation. Now I heard that the Trade Federation, the Interstellar Banking Association, the Enterprise Alliance and the Fourth Group have formed an alliance.
, and the commercial guilds and technology alliances are also flirting with them. Their power is very powerful, but we can't give up! If even we give up, where is the hope for the galaxy?"
Finis Valoran raised his head and said: "I can believe you, my friend, I know. We all hold the highest belief in revitalizing the republic and work hard for it, even if one day I really can't support it.
Now, with you in Parliament, I also believe that the light of hope for the Republic will not be extinguished."
"This is the wish of all of us." Palpatine lowered his head and said.
Finis Valorum summoned up the last of his strength and stood up, his voice louder and louder, "Let's go, my friend! Get through this difficulty like before!!"
The next day, the Galactic Republic Council held an emergency meeting to discuss the Trade Federation's blockade of the planet Naboo.
However, this meeting did not achieve any results. Trade Federation representative Lot-Dood insisted that their blockade of the planet Naboo was a legal act. Because the planet Naboo breached the contract first, and the Republic's decision to tax the free trade zone was a single one.
What was announced was not formally passed, so the trade alliance has the right to protest against it.
At the meeting, representatives of major business giants and parliamentarians from various planets argued endlessly, and no conclusion was reached at all.
On the third day, there was a meeting and a quarrel.
On the fourth day, there were meetings and quarrels...
On the fifth day, a fight almost broke out in the parliament. Fang Zar, an angry member of the planet Seri, drove his anti-gravity platform directly into Lot-Dude's platform, and then jumped over to beat him. At the guard's side,
This short, stocky, bearded congressman with a fierce face was only 0.1 meters away from pressing down, and his fist could be imprinted on Lot Dude's face.
On the sixth day, Valoran adjourned the meeting for a day to let everyone calm down. This was one of the few powers he had left as speaker.
…
At this time, in the outer orbit of the Naboo planet, Rune Harkou poured half a glass of wine for Newt Gunray and Xiao Guanghua, and said: "This is the last bottle of Shula fruit wine, I brought these 15
bottle."
Bang! Newt Gunray punched the table and said angrily: "Can't the Queen of Naboo see the situation clearly? She should have surrendered long ago!"
Rune Harkou whispered: "Maybe... it's because she is too young and doesn't know what fear is?"
"She doesn't know, don't her staff know? It seems that we have to give them some clues!" Newt Gunray roared.
Xiao Guanghua's eyes lit up, thinking that these two cowards had finally figured it out? They were finally going to start a large-scale landing? He drank up the delicious Shula fruit wine in one gulp and looked at Newt Gunray with great anticipation.
Newt Gunray called another Trade Federation executive and said: "Daultay Dofine, I leave this matter to you. You must capture the Queen of Naboo!"
The executive named Doltai Dauphin was shocked, "Am I going to go? This... this... what should I do?"
"Send a robot assault team to sneak into the Naboo Palace quietly and kidnap the Queen of Naboo!" Newt Gunray waved his hand fiercely, "Remember! Go in quietly! Don't be discovered!"
Xiao Guanghua's eyes widened and he looked at Newt Gunray in disbelief, who was conducting the command enthusiastically. He suddenly stood up and walked outside, "Is there any more wine? I'm going to drink."
…
That night, an assault team composed of 10 B-2 super battle robots and 50 B-1 battle robots quietly approached the Naboo Palace.
The B-1 commander, whose head was painted yellow, turned back and said: "Attention, from here on, the output of the foot engine is adjusted to 50%, so there should be no loud footsteps. The volume of the sound system is reduced to 10%, so that it cannot be detected.
.”
"Rer!" the other robots responded.
"Commander, there are two guards in front of us, what should we do?"
"Kill them so we won't be discovered!"
"Rer!" A B-1 combat robot raised its E-5 blaster rifle and aimed it at the two guards in front of it, firing a full shot!
Whoosh! A large number of red blaster beams instantly lit up the night!
With a bang, the explosive beam detonated a patrol car next to it, and a violent explosion immediately set off.
One guard was shot dead on the spot, but the other guard was not hit in the fatal part. He covered his injured foot and let out a scream, "Ah! Wow! I'm injured! I'm injured!!"
"
Woo~~~~~The piercing alarm sound suddenly resounded throughout the entire Naboo Palace.