Two reports were submitted to the president of the Republic, Shiv Palpatine's desk at almost the same time.
"The Republic's ambassador fleet sent to the Lendili Star System was ambushed and completely wiped out … The Corellian Star System has removed the isolation field, and the Separatist fleet nearby has entered hyperspace warp mode …" Palpatine read the document out loud. He then leaned back on the soft back of his chair and chuckled. "You really are a good disciple … Count Dooku …"
"But the problem now is, whether it's Lendili or Corellian, we can't afford to lose them. What should we do?"
"What should we do? Hehehehehe … what should we do? "Palpatine suddenly burst into laughter." You're asking me what to do? Hahahahaha! Ahahahahaha!!! "
The terrifying laughter echoed, and the entire office seemed to tremble. Even the sky on Coruscant darkened a lot because of it. Palpatine spread his arms wide and laughed for a full minute! Then, his laughter came to an abrupt halt. He maintained his posture, but his expression suddenly stiffened.
"Send General Woolf Yularen to lead three sub-fleets to the Lendili Star System … and then … use all the Republic's flying ships to head to the Corellian Star System …" Palpatine said softly.
"All the flying ships? You mean … "Mas-Amida's expression changed.
"Yes! Transport ships, shuttles … all the civilian ships will be requisitioned as well! Oh yes, don't forget the passenger spaceships and the passengers inside … "Palpatine spoke as if he was describing something insignificant.
"But … a large number of civilians will die because of this, and they will be of no use on the battlefield …" Mas-Amida was no longer calm. No matter how much he supported Palpatine, it was difficult for him to accept such a method.
"Hehehehe … Mas-Amida, my friend, you're wrong. I'm saving more people. " Palpatine retracted his hands and walked over to hug Mas-Amida's shoulder. He pointed out the window and said, "The Corellians control the Midpoint Station, my friend. And the Separatists are so crazy because they want to seize the Midpoint Station. However, as you know, the Midpoint Station has the power to easily destroy a planet. What if the Corellians, in their madness, aim the Midpoint Station at Coruscant? Even if they did not aim at Coruscant and fired at a planet with people, like Rodia or Rylos, how many people would die? One hundred million? Two hundred million? Two billion? "
Thomas Amedda bowed his head in silence.
Palpatine continued. "Even if the Midpoint Station can't use all five planets' anti-gravity devices to fire at the same time, those planets' anti-gravity devices can still fire destructive gravitational waves, enough to destroy a fleet at the very least. Also, even if we support the Suolo Family, they only control the anti-gravity device on Thelonia. In such a situation, if I rashly sent a fleet over, under the attack of the anti-gravity equipment of the four planets, what were the chances of victory? So in the end, won't we suffer heavy casualties and hand over the central point to the separatists? "
"So, I forcefully commandeered the civilian ships so that the Corellians would not dare to casually launch gravitational waves. Only then would our fleet be able to fight the Separatists fairly! The Midpoint Station is the safest when it is in the hands of the Republic! "
Thomas Amedda seemed to be convinced, but he thought for a moment and said, "But the Jedi Order and the parliament will not agree to this proposal!"
"The parliament. Oh yes, hehehehe … the parliament! " Palpatine laughed again. He waved his hand and said, "I will deal with the matters of the parliament. You, don't worry about it. As for the Jedi Order … Master Windu hasn't shown up for a few days since he returned, right? "
"Yes, he is seriously injured."
"Go tell him that he must personally lead the troops in this battle. If he cannot win, then more planets will be destroyed by the Midpoint Station! Of course, if he does not go, no one can guarantee what will happen to those civilian ships and the civilians on them … "A twisted smile appeared on Palpatine's face.
"Yes …" Thomas Amedda bowed and slowly retreated.
Looking at his back, Palpatine's smile became even more twisted. "If you go, you will personally kill countless people … If you don't go, you will indirectly kill even more people! Master Windu, it is time to make a decision … "
…
Corellian Galaxy.
After confirming the time with Tang Yu, the Five-Star Alliance Executive Officer Iblis informed the commander stationed at the Midpoint Station, Colonel Gilad Pelayne, to remove the blocking field, allowing the entire galaxy to once again perform hyperspace jumps.
At the same time, the Federation of Independent Galaxies suddenly broadcasted a message to the entire galaxy. On the video screen, an 11 or 12-year-old child dressed in formal attire walked out and stood on the podium. With a hint of impatience, he held a script and said to the camera, "I am Han-Solo, the legitimate son of the Solo family of the Corellian Galaxy. My father is Jonathan Solo, and my grandfather is Dan Solo, who is now waging a rebellion in the Corellian Galaxy. As for the purity of my bloodline, I can prove it in any way. But what I want to say here is … "
He looked at the screen, and his eyes flashed with disgust. "Dan Solo is no longer a member of the Solo family. He abandoned my father and let him be killed by pirates. He also became a pirate himself, calling himself the Black Dara. He has abandoned the glory of the Solo family, and now he is only using this name to swindle people. I have to make it clear that the Solo family promised not to interfere in politics 300 years ago, and this promise is still valid. In other words … "
Han-Solo pointed at the screen and continued, "You people have all been deceived! Maybe you think you are fighting for the Solo family, carrying the glory of the Solo dynasty, but this is all fake! You are just working for a pirate leader! And what this pirate leader wants is not the so-called glory, but money and power! So, immediately put down your weapons and surrender to the nearest government military station. As the legitimate son of the Solo family, I will forgive your crimes and restore your honor! "
As soon as the news began to spread, it immediately caused an uproar! The Republic wanted to block the news, but it was no longer possible. The Five-Star Alliance government repeatedly broadcasted the news to the entire Corellian Galaxy. The King's Party rebels were instantly shaken!
At this time, on planet Thelonia, there was a sudden flash of light outside the planet's gravity well. More than 30 battleships escorting two Rukri Hook-class battleships left the hyperspace jump and appeared there! These battleships were part of the fleet of the Federation of Independent Galaxies outside the Corellian Galaxy. After they left the hyperspace jump state, without a minute of hesitation, they immediately activated their sub-light speed engines and headed straight for planet Thelonia!
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