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Star Wars: Attack Briefing

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Star Wars: Attack Briefing

Counterattack! After the rescue of Anakin Skywalker, the Republic has quickly gained the advantage over the Separatists in the Clone Wars. With the defense of Coruscant, the Republic has expelled the Separatists from the Galactic Core. However, the Separatists still put up a fight. Despite suffering several defeats, the Confederacy still has key Republic systems in its hold. Bespin, a major tibanna gas producer, is an important Separatist base. The Jedi Council plan a massive invasion to liberate Bespin once and for all.

Bespin system - Orbit of planet Bespin

Several Venator cruisers had come out of hyperspace and set into Bespin's orbit. They were led by the cruiser Resolute, the flagship of Anakin Skywalker.

Resolute - Command bridge

Obi-Wan Kenobi and Master Yoda stood upon the bridge, watching as several Republic ships surrounded Bespin.

"Fortunate it is that we finally set out to liberate Bespin." Yoda said.

"I agree, Master Yoda." Obi-Wan replied. "However, our taking of the planet must be quick if this war is to end." Suddenly, the door opened and Anakin Skywalker and Ahsoka Tano entered the room. "You're late."

"Sorry, Master." Anakin said with a smile. "But we had to make a little stop in Behpour. Some Separatist brigade was trying to recapture the planet. We had to go there and reinforce the defenses."

"Yeah, and you won't guess we saw there." Ahsoka stated. "General Grievous. We had to take out his entire squadron to get to him."

"He escaped." Obi-Wan said plainly.

"Again." Ahsoka replied. "Seriously, I think that this guy escapes every time the battle is even."

"I sense he is here on Bespin." Obi-Wan said.

"Sense presence, I do." Yoda said.

"He is here?" Ahsoka said. "Good, I've been waiting a long time for a rematch with him."

"A new presence, I feel. A dark, evil presence. Darth Sidious is here."

"Palpatine?" Obi-Wan asked. "Why would he be here?"

"I do not know, Obi-Wan." replied Yoda. "But if he is here, a good chance to take him out, we have."

"Master, I feel another disturbance in the Force." Anakin replied. "It's not from Palpatine. It's different, yet somehow, familiar."

"That must mean that Palpatine managed to get another apprentice." said Obi-Wan.

"What? How is that possible?" Ahsoka replied.

"I am not sure. But he is equally important as Palpatine. We'll have to capture him. Let's go all to the briefing room."

The Jedi went to the briefing room, where they contacted with Mace Windu and Bail Organa, temporary Supreme Chancellor of the Republic. Obi-Wan used a holoprojector to create an hologram of Cloud City, the Republic's target.

"Our primary objective will be Cloud City." said Obi-Wan. "We will take out its primary mining facilities and establish a permanent station in the city. From there, the other mining platform will be easily captured."

"What about Palpatine?" asked Windu. "Did you manage to find his location."

"It seems that he is in the primary building in the city's heart. The factory is well protected. Anakin, Master Yoda and I will focus all of our forces in this point. That will be our primary target."

"Is it not risky committing three Jedi Generals to one target?" replied Bail. "There is so much at stake should this battle is lost for us."

"To ensure the defeat of the Confederacy, capture Darth Sidious, we must." Yoda replied.

"I agree." Bail replied. "As always, I will leave the strategy to you, Master Jedi."

"Our thanks, Chancellor."

"May the Force be with you." said Windu and the holograms dissapeared. Suddenly, the door opened and clone commander Cody and Captain Rex entered the room."

"Good, Cody, here is the the coordinates for the rendezvous." said Obi-Wan, changing the hologram to the cityscape of Cloud City.

"Yes sir." replied Cody. "When we hit the ground, we will create a perimeter there. Getting past their defenses here will be the trick. General Yoda will come across their defenses through the middle. General Skywalker will make his attack on the defensive lines on the south. And we will meet at the rendezvous point at 8700 exactly."

"If enemy forces we meet when we hit the ground, hold out until we meet our forces before the primary building, we attack." Yoda replied.

"Their defensive lines are heavily fortified. They have tanks, ships and turrets protecting their primary building. That won't be easy to get past." stated Ahsoka.

"Don't worry, we're not going anywhere near that." Anakin said.

"Really? What happened with all the enthusiasm I saw earlier?" replied Obi-Wan.

"Don't worry about us. You just make sure you get to that landing zone in one piece." Anakin replied.

"Yes, I shall be waiting for you when you finally arrive." said Obi-Wan. "Cody, prep the gunships. I'll meet you at the hangar."

"Yes, sir."


The Venator ships had reached Bespin's atmosphere. At the Resolute's hangar, several Y-wings, gunships and fighters were being boarded by pilots, ready for take off. Obi-Wan and Cody were walking in the hangar. Obi-Wan had just asked Cody about tibanna gas.

"If I remember correctly, tibanna is used in the functioning of turret guns." replied Cody.

"Right, Bespin is extremely vital to Palpatine and his forces. We win this battle, we deal a crippling blow to the Separatist Alliance." replied Obi-Wan as he boarded his gunship. The gunship then took off and banded with several others as they all began the assault.

As they flied throught the clouded sky of Bespin, nearing Cloud City, several enemy turrets fired upon the gunships. The gunships fought back and forced their way through the enemy fire.

At the Resolute, Anakin and Ahsoka were boarding their gunship. Captain Rex was already waiting for them.

"You're ready, Rex?" asked Anakin.

"Yes, sir. General Kenobi is already on his way." replied Rex.

"Well, he's got a headstart. We'll have to catch up." said Anakin as he and Ahsoka boarded the gunship and took off.

Yoda also boarded a gunship.

"Good luck, General." said Admiral Yularen.

"There is no such thing as luck." stated Yoda as the gunship took off. The gunships then began the flight to Cloud City. However, they were attacked by Vulture droids.

The battle had begun.
A new Star Wars story. This one is part of a series that will put a turning point for our heroes. Enjoy!
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hmm....not meaning to sound critical but....you've basically used the same script from the second battle of geonosis.....albeit with the locations changed and yoda replacing Ki-adi Mundi but still....i hope your second chapter isn't like that