Narrator: war. After operation Crystal Storm the empire rushes to meet the massive CIS Forces.

Meanwhile rebels led by Mon mothma meet to discuss their next phases moving forward.

(Yavin) 3 weeks later.

In a large conference Room Bail Organa, mon mothma, Padme amidala and Riyo Chuchi along with general Draven are seated staring at a hologram of the galaxy.

"The empire has managed to prevent the Mandalorians and Sepratists from taking more territory here at Calnax.

however I don't think that will last for long given the rate the grand countess is taking planets in other theaters." Draven says professionally.

"What of recruitments." Mothma questions as bail and Draven exchange nervous glances.

"We maybe are getting only 20 rebels a month now." Bail says sadly. "Ever since Avona joined the war we've had lower recruitment rates than ever.

My guess is because while we hide in the shadows the Sepratists are battling the empire for galactic power and more people would likely rather be ruled by the confederacy than the empire."

Riyo then stands up. "You need to shift recruitment methods try to make allies and They can provide manpower." She says.

The others are silent contemplating this until Mothma speaks. "Riyo is right bail send Leia to Jabiem they may be willing to join us given their rate of success in defeating in destroying imperial shipments they'd be Valuable allies."

However when Mon said Jabiem Padme stood up. "That's a bad idea mothma Jabiem has a hatred of the republic almost more violent than some imperial admirals.

So as an alternative I'd suggest Mon Cala."

Riyo nods agreeing with Padme but bail agrees with mothma however Draven breaks the deadlock when he supports a Jabiem mission.

(Prias).

As the rebels raced to gather allies the situation was spinning even more.

With the offensives on the whole frontier worlds well Underway Steela decided to slow the advance and keep things tame on the front lines as best they could.

As a result she and the other military leaders ordered a General Halt on all Fronts due to their fear that they are walking into a trap.

However many in the grand council are angry at the sudden change in pace on the war fronts.

So Councilmen Doge and Tills decide to use their influence to gain a victory.

Entering Borikas office they propose a plan for the 9th sector fleet to take on the imperial resource works of Kolban with the 10th army and fleet.

While reluctant to leave the 9th army on Prias with little air support she gives the green light after the two council members promise to send ships from their home fleets to reinforce the Prias defense.

However as the 9th fleet joins the battle for Kolban the empire notices the gap now open to exploit.

On the surface Genera Krux leader of the 9th army sits comfortably behind his desk as he looks out the window.

'Nothing like a post in a quiet sector.' He says content.

However his adjutant soon enters.

"Sir news from our scouts. An imperial fleet just exited hyperspace shall I summon droids reinforcements." Colonel Mila says worriedly.

"No we are more than capable of defeating these core world upstarts back to your post colonel." He orders angrily.

Nodding her head Mila runs back to her post.

Entering the bunker known as Readout 1 Mila approaches her droid.

"Talk to me Calculus." Mila says grabbing binoculars and watches as imperial ships descend.

"We estimate the enemy has roughly 40 divisions. However our 35 divisions are scattered across the whole sector and without ships we are powerless to do anything." The droid says grimly.

Mila growls she was not informed why their fleet had left Them high and dry but she knew that it couldn't have come at a worse time.

Taking a deep breath she faces her droid. "Order our forces to remain in dug in positions and order them to Evacuate the towns and cities that way we can use the terrain to our advantage."

"Yes mam." He replies before issuing the command.

All across the planet the army rushes to strong points and they quickly dig in prepared to defend the planet to the death.

At first the plan works Mila who she worries about their proximity to the front had made certain that defenses were made in the 3 weeks since Crystal Storm began.

The reason Mila was here instead of another officer was because she was refused to sit in the rear just as her mother also refused to sit back and watch the war play out.

However Mila frequently argued with Krux who was a glory hunter and often very reckless.

The reports going to the general aren't exactly what he wanted to see and he issued a counter order.

"All units return to your former positions were not losing an inch of ground to the enemy." He says angry at how many positions they'd lost.

However Mila wasn't having it. "Why if they do that you're basically signing their death warrants no way they are staying put where it's safe." She replies angrily.

Krux was fuming this little girl was undermining him and he was done with her.

"Colonel." He says growling. "You are dismissed return to Morelia and I'll be sure your mother knows what a little disrespectful coward you are and how useless you have been to the 9th army."

At those words Mila fell silent and she was genuinely hurt but swallowed her sadness and acknowledged the order before taking off back to Morelia.

The General also made certain to block communications to the rest of the confederacy cause he didn't want Avona to learn about what he'd done or else he'd be sacked,

(Imperial POV).

Reporting that the 9th army was reoccupying territory and trying to take the positions they held back Admiral Rax had a plan.

"Let them take it once they've gotten ten last settlements we'll bomb them Into submission." He says coldly.

"Yes Admiral I'll tell the troops." General Veers replies.

Hearing the order the imperial forces begin to withdraw however in areas where they are fighting the 9th army they are forced to stay and fight or risk the Sepratists catching on to the plan.

"Admiral the last of the towns has been evacuated." His captain says calmly.

"Good send out the bombers and let the planet burn.

Seeing bombers overhead the 9th army begins to retreat only to be cut off by the imps due to the hasty Evacs the Sepratist soldiers were often caught unprepared to fight prepared and ready imperial forces.

Only two days later the 9th sector army would be nearly destroyed if it weren't for a small Droid fleet that chased the empire off slightly.

unfortunately the tactical droid had learned of the attack too late to save more than 12'000 of the original 350'000 among them was General Krux as they fled back to Sepratist territory.

(Morelia).

When Mila landed she was greeted by the guards.

Entering the palace she found her mother in the throne room in a meeting with several officer and Avona took one look at her daughter before dismissing the officers.

As the officers left Avona raced over to Mila and embraced her.

Now In Avona's embrace mil burst into tears.

"He called me a failure a disrespectful brat and I fear so many of my brothers and sisters are now dead." Mila sobbed as Avona rubbed circles on her back.

"Don't worry Mila I'll handle this go to your room and get some rest."

Nodding Mila left the throne room and made her way to her quarters. Once the doors closed Avona stormed to the comm table and called Steela and Revan.

"General Gerrara I want General Krux brought here now and Revan I want you to investigate Prias apparently the 9th army was trapped there or at least something happened to them." Avona replied.

Nodding the call ends.

3 days later Revan learned about the 9th army being encircled and who was responsible for it being left so Vulnerable.

tills and Doge were shocked when Shadow acolytes broke into their residences and dragged them to Morelia and Krux was soon found by shadow troopers hiding on Felucia.

Entering the throne room the 3 were terrified as Avona glared at  them and stormed up to them as there were restrained from running.

"You two lost us Prias and an entire sector army and to make matters worse according to Borika Kolban was essentially useless the empire destroyed everything before we arrived," she says glaring at Tills and doge.

"And you." She says before slapping General Krux. "You insulted my daughter and by extension me she only had the troops best interests at heart and now because of you three we have a hole that's growing as the empire approaches our core territory."

Giving them a dismissive wave the Guards drag the three of them to the prison at the Citadel.

Meanwhile Avona's aid runs in.  "Mam Council women Amidala and Chuchi are here with Visitors."

"Who." Avona demands.

???: nice welcoming you always greet potential allies with guns.