The Republic's three Loreer-class assault ships had taken off, forcing Peacock and Alto Stratus to temporarily halt their offensive. Currently, the Confederate army did not have a particularly powerful air force, and the Heaven-class cruiser and the two Faith-class frigates in space could not descend into the atmosphere. Under such circumstances, the Heaven-class assault ship's firepower support was almost decisive.
The industrial level of Planet Jabim was not that high, and the anti-air defense system was not complete. After firing a wave of missiles at the Haller-class assault ship to no avail, Peacock decisively stopped the attack. After discussing with Alto Stratus, she decided to launch another decisive attack on the rainy day in three days.
At the same time, in the Republic's Cobalt Base, a bearded Commander Jabim led thousands of Jabim soldiers in green uniforms to Anakin Skywalker.
"General Skywalker, this is all I can muster for now. If we want to continue this war, and if we want to ensure that Planet Jabim does not fall into Alto Stratus' clutches, we will need more reinforcements from the Republic, "said Commander Jabim. He was the former military commander of Planet Jabim, Olis Gilman, who led his troops to the Republic's side and fought against the uprising led by Alto Stratus.
Anakin nodded. "Before the Republic gives us further instructions, we still need to guard the Cobalt Base carefully. I heard from your people that there will be another rainy day in three days. I'm worried that the Separatists will take the opportunity to attack our Loreer-class assault ships. If the three assault ships are damaged, we will lose all hope. "
"Many people have been deceived by Alto Stratus' flowery words, and the support we can get is getting less and less. If we can't turn the situation around, I'm afraid that Alto Stratus will really take over the entire planet! That's why I beg the Republic to send more reinforcements, "said Olis Gilman.
At this time, a female Jedi Knight came to Anakin Skywalker's side and whispered, "Master Hilas, he did not make it … Also, the president is on the line, and he wants you to speak to him."
Anakin nodded and walked into the command center inside the base.
"Young Anakin Skywalker, I've long heard from Obi-Wan that you have unparalleled talent. I've wanted to talk to you alone for a long time, but I didn't expect it to be in a situation like this," Palpatine's hologram appeared in front of Anakin.
Anakin Skywalker slightly bowed and said, "I'm sorry, Mr. President, to talk to you on such a failed occasion."
Palpatine waved his hand. "I've learned a little about the course of the war. I can't blame you for this defeat. On the contrary, it's because of your efforts that our army was able to rise again. I should be thanking you."
"It's my honor, Mr. President."
Palpatine's lips curled into an inexplicable smile. "I have another mission for you. Now the Separatists were besieging the planet of Kristofsith, and because of their siege, the planet was suffering from famine. When Senator Bale Organa of Alderaan went to deliver supplies, he was surrounded by the Separatists. You need to lead the Alpha Squad to reinforce them and rescue Senator Organa. Also, the clone army assigned to you, the 501st, has been formed, and they will join you on Kristofsith. "
Anakin was stunned. "What about Planet Jabim if I and the Alpha Squad are transferred away?"
Palpatine said earnestly, "You have to understand, Anakin. The Republic is fighting in hundreds of star systems at the same time, and the Separatists' offensive is very fierce. Even as we speak, billions of civilians are being tortured by the flames of war. We've already lost Planet Jabim, and it's useless to invest more power here. At most, we can only conquer a planet that has turned its back on the Republic. There are still many people waiting for us to save and liberate. So, we've decided to abandon Planet Jabim and withdraw from here. "
"But … here …" Anakin still wanted to say something but was interrupted by Palpatine.
"You're the Jedi Knight I value the most. You should know what to do," he said slowly.
Anakin nodded. He gritted his teeth, and his gaze turned cold. He walked out of the command center just in time to see Olis Gilman and his Jabim soldiers loyal to the Republic looking at him expectantly.
"Has the Republic agreed to send reinforcements?" Olis asked anxiously.
Anakin tried to calm himself down and said slowly, "The Republic will withdraw from Planet Jabim. Our battlefront is too long, and we're fighting in hundreds of star systems at the same time. We can't let our troops die needlessly here."
The air suddenly froze, and there was a sudden silence.
"Is this … is this the price of our 3,000 years of loyalty to the Republic? Ah!! "Olis roared loudly.
"The Republic is very grateful for your loyalty, but now, we must withdraw our troops. Planet Jabim is your home, and we're returning it to you now. What happens next is your internal affairs. You … solve it yourselves, "Anakin said in a low voice.
Bam!!! Olis punched Anakin in the face and roared, "This is our home? No! We no longer have a home! Our home has been destroyed by your war!! We're willing to sacrifice everything for the Republic, and this is your answer?! "The clone soldiers around him raised their weapons in unison and aimed at Olis.
Anakin did not retaliate. He waved his hand for the soldiers to put down their weapons and said slowly, "Send my orders to all units. Abandon the current position. We have to retreat before the next heavy rain."
"Your actions … prove that Otto Stratus is right!! Get out of here!!! "Olis Gilman picked up a rock from the ground and threw it at the clone soldiers. Behind him, the Jabim soldiers also picked up rocks and threw them at the clone soldiers.
The Cheer-class assault ship began to rise into the air, higher and higher. From this height, they could even see countless robot armies gathering around Cobalt Base, preparing for another round of attack. But all of this had nothing to do with the Galactic Republic …
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For the battle of Jabim, the Galactic Republic had sent in the 43rd Army and the Alpha Special Agent Force. The number of Jedi Warriors participating in the battle included 4 Jedi Masters, 28 Jedi Knights, and 21 Jedi Apprentices. The Independent Star System Confederation had sent in 10000 Zealots and 20000 T-2 Combat Robots from Planet Protector.
In this first battle of Planet Protector, Otto Stratus, the leader of Peacock and the Jabim people, made use of the unique climate of Planet Protector and the Republic's underestimation of the enemy to successfully wear down the Republic's army and drag the battle into their own rhythm.
In the end, the battle ended with the Republic retreating and Planet Protector becoming a loyal ally of the Confederation. The Republic's 43rd Army suffered heavy losses, and the Jedi Knights paid the price of losing three Jedi Masters and one missing. Only six Jedi Knights and two Jedi Apprentices survived to Coruscant. Even Master Yoda was shocked by such a heavy loss.
But this was only the tip of the iceberg of the war. After the war between the two sides on Geonosis, continuous battles started in every corner of the galaxy. At the same time, Planet Kristovsis was also surrounded by the Planet Protector's army. The situation was dire!
[Note 1]: There were many battles during the Clone Wars. The reason why the Jabim War was chosen as the opening was to set the nature of the war. Don't think that just because the main characters of the "Star Wars" series were Jedi Knights, the Republic must be righteous. In fact, the main reason why Count Dooku was able to pull together the Independent Star System Confederation was because of the Republic's own corruption and perversion. Therefore, there was no justice to speak of on both sides of the war. This was also the darkest era of the entire "Star Wars" world.
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