Capital of the Galactic Republic, Coruscant, Barracks District.
"I'm sorry, Rex. I didn't expect that things would turn out like this..." Anakin Skywalker let out a long sigh, "But, judging from the current situation, you really can't go to the battlefield anymore.
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He looked at the several clone soldiers standing in front of him. They were all his good partners and comrades... 501st Legion, Torrent Company.
Rex, Echo, Longbow, Burden, Fox, Hertz, Peel...
These people followed him through life and death, fought bravely on countless battlefields, liberated dozens of planets, and destroyed countless battle robots.
But now, they are finally facing separation——
On the battlefield on the planet Semels, the separatists used genetic weapons. The consequences of the previous Separatist raid on the Kamino planet were finally fully revealed.
In the face of this genetic weapon, the clone army has no room for resistance and will be completely decomposed from the genetic level into a puddle of mud in an instant.
The emergence of genetic weapons means that this group of clone soldiers has completely lost their use value, and it is no longer possible for them to go on the battlefield.
From the perspective of the Galactic Republic, there is no value in even distributing a pistol to them. Because even if the pistol is given to a child, there is still a chance of firing two shots, but if these clones are given to them, it may not even be possible.
There is no chance to go to the front line.
Rex shook his head and said: "General Skywalker, even if we die, we are still your soldiers! Have you forgotten what we have experienced together? Now, we just want to die on the battlefield with you.
Together."
Anakin Skywalker shook his head and said: "I also hope to continue to fight with you on the battlefield, countless times... Whether it is victory or failure, we will face it together. But... But this time... According to Semels
According to combat reports from the planet, this genetic weapon can kill all the clone soldiers inside in a wide area, and you...may die on the way."
"As soldiers, shouldn't we die on the battlefield?" Echo said, "We can wear the uniforms of natural soldiers and mix in among them, and the separatists will not notice it. And they can't use genetic weapons just for the slightest situation.
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Anakin Skywalker still said firmly: "This is impossible, Echo, Rex. The Supreme Strategic Command has arranged a place for you to retire. It will be in a peaceful and peaceful agricultural planet. Simply
Just farm and cultivate and enjoy a peaceful life."
"You should know that it is impossible for us to accept such a life. Please give us a chance, General Skywalker." Rex pleaded.
"At this point, I would rather see you alive than die in humiliation under genetic weapons." Anakin said.
"Being alive is a shame for us!" Pierre said loudly, "Don't forget, the revenge of 'No. 5' has not yet been avenged! We watched helplessly as he was captured by the separatists!"
Anakin Skywalker also made up his mind, and he said in a deep voice: "I let you stay! This is an order! It is my...last order."
After saying that, he didn't give Rex and the others a chance to refute, turned around and left, boarding a LAAT/I assault transport boat filled with natural soldiers wearing gray military uniforms.
There were also jeers from the natural soldiers all around, "Look, aren't those lost dogs clones?"
"Hahahaha, you used to be so arrogant and looked down on us, but now you see, trash is just trash!"
"Isn't it? They are not even human beings...hehehehe."
"shut up!
!" Naturally, these voices couldn't be hidden from Anakin. He was already upset, and when he heard these rumors, his anger immediately burst out.
The sound with the force spread, and those within tens of meters around covered their heads in pain. A LAAT/I assault transport boat that had just taken off also fell crookedly, and crashed into a nearby one.
Among the piles of goods.
But several determined clone soldiers were unmoved. They still stood there steadily, looking at Anakin expectantly.
Anakin didn't pay attention to the natural soldiers at all. He just stood at the door of the transport boat and gave a firm military salute to Rex and others.
He is a Jedi Knight, and his status in the military is equivalent to that of a general. He has never needed to perform a military salute, but now, he believes that this is the only way to express his respect for these bravest and best comrades.
Under the control of the pilot who finally regained his composure, the transport ship took off crookedly again and flew towards outer space.
Rex and the others stood there, speechless for a long time.
At this time, Hui Sheng suddenly broke the silence, "I respect every soldier who sacrificed his life and shed blood for the Republic, but these pampered men don't know how to respect at all? Haha..."
"You have the most ideas among us, do you have any plans?" Rex asked.
"There is no need for a plan at all." Hui Sheng sneered: "With these great soldiers, if we really want to do something, can they stop us?"
Rex looked at the few natural soldiers still groaning on the ground and unable to get up, and nodded.
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The LAAT/I assault transport craft flew out of Coruscant's atmosphere. In outer space, dozens of warships are cruising and patrolling here. These are the warships of the Coruscant Defense Fleet. In fact, among the entire Galactic Republic's military establishment, it is the most powerful.
The fleet is none other than this fleet that has been stationed on Coruscant for a long time and has never been dispatched——
Coruscant Defense Fleet!
The strength of this fleet is at least twice that of the main fleets of other legions!
Anakin Skywalker looked out the window at the warships whose outer armor had been spray-painted with red and white patterns, but his mood kept sinking, and almost his whole person became gloomy.
The LAAT/I assault transport craft can only fly in low-Earth orbit, but it does not need to fly too far, because the destination is not far away - a fleet suspended alone in an airspace. However, although this fleet is huge,
But most of them are transport ships, and there are only 5 Jaeger-class battlecruisers.
And, a huge Archon-class Star Destroyer!
With a length of 1,600 meters, this Star Destroyer stands out among the Jaeger-class formations. Its triangular wedge-shaped hull and towering bridge give this battleship a cold aesthetic full of industrial flavor.
After approaching the battleship, the three main gun arrays arranged on the upper deck of the battleship also showed the terrifying firepower of this battleship!
Three arrays, each equipped with 20 twin heavy-duty turbolaser cannons!
This is the Archon class! The new pride of the Galactic Republic Navy! (Yes, it will be the Empire class in the future.)
Looking at this battleship, Anakin Skywalker's eyes became even colder, because this battleship should not have appeared here and should not have appeared in the Republic Navy sequence.
The Archon-class Star Destroyers have not yet been fully put into production and have entered active service in the Republic Navy. Now that the Republic Navy still has a large number of Jaeger-class battlecruisers in service, the Supreme Strategic Command has ordered more Knight-class Star Destroyers.
.
Because the Knight-class without a hangar and the Jaeger-class with a large number of carrier-based aircraft are a perfect match. And as the Archon-class Star Destroyer, which is almost the same series as the Knight-class, has not been built in large quantities for the time being.
Lila Blissex, the chief battleship design engineer of the Special Dynamics Shipyard, is constantly summarizing and collecting actual combat data of the Knight-class to improve the design of the Archon-class, so as to make the future main battleship of the Galactic Republic more perfect.
At this time, there are only a handful of people in the entire superstructure of the Galactic Republic who can use the few prototype ships built by Kuat Power Shipyard as their flagships.
A line of large characters spray-painted on the bridge of the Star Destroyer in front of me also directly indicates this person's identity - Tarkin's Will! This is the flagship of Wilhuff Tarkin!
Anakin Skywalker hated Wilhuff Tarkin very much, not only with hatred, but also with contempt. Because he believed that people like Tarkin only relied on flattery, forming cliques for personal gain, and gaining fame along the way.
But it happens that such a guy enjoys the largest resource supply of the Galactic Republic and becomes one of the most powerful people in the Republic.
Compared with Wilhuff Tarkin, whose resume is full of misfortunes, it is obvious that generals like Admiral Wulf-Yularen, who have worked hard on the battlefield step by step, are more worthy of Anakin Skywalker.
admiration.
Although he was unwilling to admit it, Anakin was actually hostile to Tarkin, and there was another meaning. Tarkin was also a popular figure under Chancellor Palpatine. And Palpatine was in trouble more than once.
Anakin admired Tarkin in front of him. He believed that Tarkin's ideas were the most appropriate and advanced in the galaxy. He even paid for the best writers to compile Tarkin's thoughts into a book - "
Tarkin Doctrine" and was widely published.
This made Anakin feel that Chancellor Palpatine seemed far away from him, which made him very irritable every time he thought about this matter.
But this time, Anakin Skywalker had to cooperate with Wilhuff Tarkin to jointly launch the most important military operation for the Galactic Republic at this stage - the Onderon Planet Raiders!
Plan, Fists of Tarkin!
The assault transport boat slowly flew in from the square hangar entrance at the bottom of the Archon-class Star Destroyer and docked on the wide platform. On the other side, thousands of soldiers were already arranged in a neat square formation on the platform.
Assemble for roll call.
Everything in the spaceship was proceeding in an orderly manner, and everyone worked as accurately as a screw, so that no one even bothered Anakin Skywalker. As a Jedi Knight in this battle, his status should be equivalent to that of an admiral.
level, but there was not even a single person to greet or guide the way.
There is a sense of contempt in everything.
Anakin Skywalker is in a very bad mood right now...
There have been too many things that have made him depressed recently, including the rebels on the planet Onderon, the death of Mina Bontri, the resurrection of his mother, the conspiracy of the Necromancer, and then the retirement of the clone troopers from active service, and now, Wei
Erhuff-Tarkin…
With such a mood, Anakin Skywalker gradually quickened his pace, walking with ease and his eyes cold. A group of soldiers came towards him and were carrying goods. Some of them blocked his way, so he raised his hand directly.
A wave of force pushed to the foot of the wall, and then he strode past the staggering soldiers without looking back.
Arriving directly at the bridge of the battleship, I saw a thin middle-aged man wearing a military uniform. Although he was somewhat bald but still without a military cap, he was standing in the middle of the bridge without saying a word.
Wilhuff Tarkin.
He must have known about the arrival of Anakin Skywalker during the surveillance, but he didn't even have the interest to turn around and say hello. He just stood in the middle of the bridge. It was hard to even tell whether he was really waiting for Anakin Skywalker.
Na Jin was still thinking about other things.
Anakin Skywalker was naturally not interested in talking to him. He walked directly to Wilhuff Tarkin, stood side by side with him in the same position, and said without looking back: "This battle
Plan, the resources you have invested can already launch attacks in at least five other directions, Mr. Acting Governor."
He emphasized the word agent very strongly.
"I never underestimate any opponent, young Jedi." Wilhuff Tarkin said coldly, "What I need is not just a victory, but also a shock! Only in this way can despair be overcome.
Bring it to the separatists and tell them that going against us will lead to death! There is no room for escape!"
He glanced sideways at Anakin and said, "Whether it is on the planet Jabim or the planet Christophsis, you should be able to understand that if you just invest the so-called 'just right' amount of troops, it will be very easy.
It failed, right? For you, this should be a wealth of experience."
Faced with Tarkin's taunt, Anakin's eyes turned cold, and his powerful force vibrated in the surrounding air, "I hope you and your soldiers can really realize your battle plan, instead of fighting against the enemy."
Like the Riaddu galaxy, it was buried in the cold space."
Wilhuff Tarkin smiled coldly. Facing the powerful Anakin, he still took a step back and did not continue tit-for-tat. "Let's divide the work and cooperate. I will take care of the fleet's affairs, and you'd better make sure
These soldiers can really bring us victory. After all, none of us want to lose, right?"
"This is best." After Anakin said this, he turned around and prepared to leave.
However, the moment he turned around, the force suddenly came to him! He suddenly stopped and watched behind him vigilantly.
"By the way, since we're all here, why don't you say hello to your companions?" Wilhuff Tarkin's voice sounded from behind.
Anakin's expression changed and he turned around abruptly!
A laughter like silver bells came, and only two figures, one red and one blue, came into view!