Chapter 559 Pain and Hope (This article is over, please vote for me)
559, Pain and Hope (This article is over, please vote for me)
The Battle of Bespin and the Battle of Geonosis ended almost at the same time. On two different battlefields where the Republic took the initiative to attack, the Republic's army suffered two tragic defeats at the same time.
In addition, the Federation of Independent Systems has now launched a full-scale attack on the planet Atraken, the planet Alaris, the Bogden satellite, the planet Xiwei, the planet Thule... raging wars are raging everywhere on the borders of the Republic. These two failures are even more...
This demoralized the entire Republic. Less than a week after the war began, defeatist sentiment emerged in the Parliament.
What was even worse was the fall and surrender of two Jedi masters, Green Betty and Aiden Ward, and their apprentices during the Battle of Bespin.
Although in the subsequent combat report, Admiral McGrane very fairly explained that the main factor in the failure of this battle was the unexpectedly powerful fleet, stealth fighters and well-trained army of the separatists. He also pointed out that Green and
The two masters of Aiden should have only been captured, and the only one who really betrayed them was Ulu Ulix.
However, those members of the Galactic Senate still pointed the finger at the Jedi Order. They openly questioned the Jedi Order's capabilities and believed that the Jedi Order was fully responsible for the defeat of the two battles.
At this time, Sheev Palpatine once again stood on the side of the Jedi Order. He suppressed all doubts about the Jedi Order with a strong hand, and announced under pressure that the Jedi Order would still fight in the war.
Playing the most central role in it, one or two failures are by no means a reason to question the Jedi Order.
But the more he behaved like this, the voices behind his back became more intense, and some even believed that Speaker Palpatine was controlled by the Jedi Order.
In fact, both the attack on the Jedi Order and the support for them were controlled by Sheev Palpatine. His support for the Jedi Order became stronger now, and then he completed his conspiracy and declared the Jedi Order
When you commit treason, your credibility becomes even greater.
However, blame belongs to blame. Facing the fierce offensive of the Confederation of Independent Systems, the Republic must come up with a response. Sheev Palpatine used emergency ruling powers and directly promulgated the conscription bill, conscripting 1 billion people throughout the Galactic Republic.
, and strengthen training.
At the same time, more orders were placed for Kuat Power Shipyard and more warships were ordered.
However, Rendili Interstellar Power Company has not received any orders. The Dreadnought-class heavy cruiser they are currently focusing on has proven in battle that it is definitely no match for the main battleships of the Confederation of Independent Systems - including the Hiigaran-class battlecruiser, Cole
-class battlecruisers, Divine-class destroyers, and Defiant-class light destroyers, these battleships can easily defeat the Dreadnought-class.
In order to avoid failing in the countless opportunities brought about by this war, Lendilli Star Dynamics asked the battleship designer Willix Blissex who had just switched to them to immediately start designing a new generation of large battleships.
This project is named: Victory Project.
In addition, the Republic Council also allocated funds to order additional clone armies from the Kaminoans, and required that all clones be completed within one year. The answer given by the Kaminoans was that the original clones should be
It would cost more to design clones that take 10 years to mature and accelerate them, and it would take at least 2 years.
On May 29, 22 BBY, the 12 incomplete Jaeger-class battlecruisers of the 19th Legion returned to the headquarters of the planet Havin. The Governor of the 19th Legion, Suramar, looked at the dejected Admiral McGrane in front of him with a sense of loss.
I didn't know what to say, so I could only walk up and give this old man who had been in the army for decades a big hug.
On May 30, the battle damage statistics of the Battle of Bespin were completed and the capital Coruscant was notified.
In the Battle of Bespin, the Grand Republic Army Navy of the Galactic Republic invested 60 Jaeger-class battlecruisers with a crew of 444,000. 48 ships were lost, 358,196 crew members were killed, and more than 19,000 were captured.
15,600 fighter jets of various types, 2,500 transport aircraft, and 21,000 pilots were invested. In the end, more than 9,100 fighter jets were lost, 510 transport aircraft were lost, and 11,422 pilots were killed.
The Army invested a total of 200,000 people and 1,200 heavy equipment such as AT-TE tactical walkers. In the end, the Army suffered more than 24,000 casualties, more than 79,000 serious injuries, 670 missing, and more than 2,200 prisoners. All heavy equipment was lost.
The Jedi Order invested 2 Jedi Masters and 2 Padawans, all of whom were killed.
When the news came, the whole country was shocked. Less than 10 days after the war began, such disastrous defeats came one after another, which cast a shadow on almost everyone's heart.
The Speaker of the Republic, Sheev Palpatine, ordered the flags of the Galactic Capitol to be flown at half-mast for one day as a mark of mourning. At the same time, he made a public speech, demonstrating his determination to firmly safeguard the unity of the Republic. He called on everyone to unite around the Jedi Order.
, respond to the leadership of the Jedi Order, implement the purposes of democracy and freedom, safeguard the unity of the motherland, oppose power, oppose division, and fight to the end to safeguard the unity of the country and the interests of the people.
In order to enhance the effect of his speech, he also launched an event named "Today, I am with the soldiers". He visited the barracks, visited the hospital, and personally boarded the Cheer-class ships that had been withdrawn from the Geonosis front line.
Assaulting the landing ship, I touched the armor that was torn apart by the powerful gunfire with my own hands, and burst into tears.
And more people gathered in front of the huge screen, looking at the constantly scrolling list of the dead, and screams of pain came from the crowd.
The wife lost her husband, the father lost his son... tragedies in each family continued to unfold, and... this was just the beginning.
"Padme!!!" Anakin Skywalker slammed open the door of the hospital ward, and the guards at the door were unable to stop him.
On the white hospital bed, Padmé Amidala lay quietly, her beautiful face looking a little pale, her long eyelashes trembling slightly from time to time, a soft light shining from the top of the hospital bed, constantly monitoring her
Body functions, while also maintaining her life.
"Padme... no... no..." Anakin held Padmé's cold catkins tightly, tears streaming down his face, "Why you? Why! Why you! Why!!"
But Padmé didn't respond.
"Anakin! What are you doing? You shouldn't be like this!" Obi-Wan Kenobi's voice came from the door of the ward.
"No! Why her!? Why!" Anakin couldn't suppress the anger in his heart, jumped up suddenly and roared loudly at Obi-Wan.
"Anakin!!" Obi-Wan grabbed his arm, and a soft force of force was immediately transmitted to Anakin, "I don't know what kind of relationship you have with Senator Amidala, but no matter what it is,
, this shouldn’t happen! Now, you need to calm down!”
Anakin also regained his composure, understanding that his gaffe might lead to serious consequences. He lowered his head and said, "I'm sorry, master, but I was blinded by anger. Because I was always the one to protect Senator Amidala before, and now
She was assassinated and left seriously injured, and this is all my responsibility."
Obi-Wan sighed, patted his shoulder and said: "I hope you are really okay, Anakin. We have just received a new mission. We need to go to the Tion Star Cluster to garrison. Investigation shows that the separation
There are some changes in doctrine in that direction."
Anakin Skywalker nodded. He turned his head and took a deep look at the unconscious Padmé Amidala. His fists were clenched and veins popped out on his fingers, but he finally controlled himself.
Emotions.
But at this time, he didn't know why, but a strange name suddenly appeared in his mind - Angel of Death.
Back at his residence in the Jedi Temple, Anakin Skywalker couldn't sleep. At this moment, an apprentice came over and said: "Anakin, Speaker of the Galactic Senate, Palpatine would like to invite you over.
"
"Mr. Speaker? Why is he looking for me?" Anakin Skywalker felt full of doubts.
"Maybe I want to hear your report about the previous planet Geonosis, or some other things." Obi-Wan Kenobi said, "You know, maintaining contact with the Council is also one of our tasks.
.So, go ahead.”
When Anakin, full of doubts, came to the empty Capitol, he saw Sheev Palpatine standing on the balcony, overlooking the scenery of Coruscant.
"Ah, here you are, young Skywalker." Palpatine did not look back.
"Do you have anything to do with me? Mr. Speaker," Anakin asked.
"Nothing, just an old man who has been under great pressure recently and wants to find someone to chat with him." Palpatine turned back, with a warm smile on his face, "Since our chance encounter on Coruscant 10 years ago,
It's been so long... that cute little boy at that time has finally grown up."
Hearing his words, Anakin Skywalker couldn't help but feel warm in his heart. He also relaxed and smiled and said, "Yes, it is the time of crisis on the planet Naboo. Indeed, it has been 10 years."
"Haha, actually I was very anxious at that time, even a little panicked! I was worried..." Palpatine did not mention a word about the failure of the previous battle, he was just reminiscing about the past.
The two of them chatted on the balcony for a long time.
When there was a faint flash of fish belly white on the horizon, Palpatine smiled and patted Anakin's shoulder and said, "I accidentally delayed you for a lot of time. It's time for you to go back and rest. In such a big republic,
It is the dereliction of duty of us old men that the heavy burden rests on your young shoulders."
"No, this is my duty." Anakin said.
"However, I believe you can do it. Your potential is unique. As long as you are willing, you can do anything. Anything!" Palpatine said, "Follow your thoughts and move forward boldly! Don't be fooled by others.
