1991, Shrouded in Darkness
The outer ring of the Galactic Republic, Raxus Galaxy, Raxus Prime.
This is an extremely terrifying world. Endless garbage is piled up on the planet. The huge number of garbage dumps has even piled up into huge garbage mountains with a height of more than 10,000 meters!
Almost everything can be found here. There are even a large number of rusty ancient planet destroyers stuck upside down on the ground. Countless industrial garbage is randomly thrown here. The toxic waste flows like a turbulent river, and the toxic gas permeates the entire atmosphere.
In addition to this garbage, there are a large number of scavengers wearing simple gas masks moving around on this deadly planet. They look for some usable things in this mountain of garbage, and then use these things to exchange for some meager income. Even if the toxic waste and the atmosphere have already eroded their bodies, they still move around day and night.
Similarly, some waste recycling companies have also opened bases on this planet, trying to find equipment that can still be repaired and used from the terrible garbage dumps all over the planet. In fact, the things picked up by those scavengers will also be sold to these waste recycling companies. The bases of these waste recycling companies are also some of the few safe places on this planet.
In the middle of Raxus Prime, in a low-lying area that used to be a lake, a sizable waste recycling company base is located here. However, unlike the bases of other waste recycling companies, this base covers a larger area. The garbage in the control area has been emptied, the ground has been leveled, and a hideous looking building complex has been built in it. Moreover, there are a large number of combat robots patrolling around the base at any time. Once a scavenger approaches, they will immediately shoot and kill!
In a sharp tower in the center of the base, a dignified and spirited old man is walking step by step along the long spiral staircase towards the top of the tower. He did not choose the fast and convenient elevator, but insisted on climbing step by step with his own uniform and powerful steps.
This old man looks about 60 years old, but his hair and beard are all snow-white. It seems that he is older than that. His hair was very carefully combed to the back of his head, and his beard was carefully trimmed neatly. His bright and spirited eyes emitted a sharp light, and the wrinkles on his face were just right to make his resolute appearance look even more dignified.
He was wearing an expensive black velvet cloak that covered his entire body. Only when he stepped on the stairs would he reveal his battle attire underneath the cloak.
They walked all the way to the top of the tower. There was a command center installed with various advanced intergalactic quantum communication systems. There was also a huge star map of the entire Milky Way galaxy holographically projected in the middle. He stood in front of the communication system and pressed the communication button. Suddenly, two holographic projections appeared. It was Newt Gunley, the governor of the Trade Federation, and his adjutant, Luhn Harko!
The two of them did not have the arrogance and haughtiness that they had in front of Tang Yu. Instead, they were extremely humble. They bent down and put their hands respectfully in front of their chests, as if they were cupping their hands. This gesture was an instinctive action produced by the Neimoidians' body structure, but it was usually only done when facing a superior.
"Honorable Count Dooku … We have gone to the newly discovered Guardian planet according to the plan and presented their ruler with a negotiation proposal that is absolutely unacceptable," Newt Gunley said with a bow.
It turned out that this old man was Count Dooku! He was once one of the strongest and most respected members of the Jedi Knights. However, he could not stand the corruption of the Galactic Republic and the compromise of the Jedi Knights, so he left the Jedi Knights two years ago. Just a year ago, he had just used Raxus Prime as a secret base and gave a very provocative speech, calling on those unbearable galaxies to openly oppose the Galactic Republic. This was also known as a separatist movement by the Republic.
Dooku nodded slightly and asked slowly, "So, how did the other party react?"
"Other than the young ruler who showed a trace of anxiety, the people who came to negotiate maintained a very good mood and did not react too violently. It can be seen that they are all experienced businessmen. Even in the end, they did not explicitly reject the proposal. However, during the negotiation process, a maid fainted, and Jedi Master Kohl Man-Truber also appeared in the reception hall. This also disrupted our negotiations … "Newt Gunley replied.
"I understand. Go back and follow the plan. Use this as an excuse to impose a trade embargo on the Guardian planet. You don't have to worry about anything else," Dooku replied expressionlessly.
"Lord Dooku … there is one thing I don't quite understand. Why do you want to force the Guardian planet into a corner like this? I mean, this action will cause the Republic to put pressure on us again after the Battle of Naboo. They will link this matter to the previous Battle of Naboo. In that case, we … "
"I said, you don't have to worry about anything else." Dooku waved his hand and interrupted Newt Gunley. He looked at the two of them contemptuously and turned off the communicator.
After the image disappeared, Dooku stretched out two fingers and waved them lightly. The communicator on the table was immediately thrown out by an invisible force. It fell to the ground with a thud and shattered. Then, he took out an expensive white silk handkerchief, carefully wiped his hands, and threw the handkerchief to one side.
A cleaning robot immediately came over and swept the handkerchief and the broken communicator away.
"Hmph, greedy and insatiable, bullying the weak and afraid of the strong. Neimoidians? Just a bunch of lowly races, "Dooku muttered to himself. Dooku muttered to himself. He waved his hand again, and another robot immediately brought over a custom-made black communicator. This communicator was different from the common communicator they had used before. It was equipped with several signal encryption devices, which could ensure that the communication signal could not be eavesdropped by others.
After that, Dooku carefully tidied up his clothes and turned on his communicator. A figure covered in a black cloak immediately appeared in the holographic projection.
Seeing this person, Dooku took a step back, lifted his cloak, and knelt down on one knee in an extremely respectful and elegant posture. He lowered his head and said, "My Lord, Newt Gunley has already visited the Guardian planet. It is only a matter of time before the Guardian planet and the Trade Federation fall out."
"Hehehehe …" The figure covered in the black cloak let out an unpleasant laugh. "Very well, I will make further preparations here. Then, in three months, you will personally make a trip to the Guardian planet."
"Yes, my High Lord. But why do you value this seemingly backward planet so much? My Lord, please enlighten me, "Dooku said with his head lowered.
"You have to see the purest, most essential thing in the Force. It will give you guidance. Only then will you see the huge potential contained in the Guardian planet. Just now, one of them was able to touch my mind. This made me even more interested in them. " The voice of the black cloak was slow and distorted. "And you have to understand, the Guardian planet is an imperial system, and their emperor is also the object of their people's faith. And such a planet … hehehehehe …"
He laughed sinisterly for a while. "They will become the sharpest sword in your hand, and the best food when a new order is established."
Dooku replied in a low voice, "I understand. Since this Tang Yu is such a respected person and also a noble human, I think I will have a lot in common with him."
"You have to remember, Dooku, that the great undertaking we are about to undertake is to rebuild the order of the entire galaxy. To achieve this goal, we will do whatever it takes!"
"Yes, my Lord!"
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