The Trial
(Coruscant 10 days after Ahsoka's escape).
Following earths Ultimatum the Jedi and republic had no choice but to comply and once word got around to other world leaders they were outraged and the General Secretary Of the Federation summed up everyone's feelings.
"She is our comrade and we do not abandon one another. She protected our homes and now its our turn to help her." He declared in a broadcast to the world.
And earth was determined to make those ten days count Commander fox was released and sent back to Coruscant where he gathered 500 men to help the investigation and from earth over 200 agents from The Imperial Abwehr Ministry, 400 men from the Federations Intelligence Ministry, 50 FBI agents and 20 Allied Special Operatives were sent to help along with a battalion of special mages trained in intelligence and spy work.
Ahsoka meanwhile was kept in the imperial palace in Berun under heavy guard. 2 infantry Brigades, 3 tank companies and a mage battalion kept watch at all times with the Imperial guard.
Anakin choose to divide and conquer. He sent Master quinlon Vos and the imperials and Federation agents into the Underworld, The Guard and Special Operatives along with the Spy mages were tasked with investigating the Military complex where Leta had been killed.
The FBI and Anakin went to the Temple to conduct more investigations on the security recordings Anakin also sent a request to the Abwehr and FBI to investigate all communications done by Ahsoka during her stay on earth.
After 9 days earth made preparations for Ahsoka to go back to Coruscant and she went with a full honor guard from Japan, The empire, Atlanta, The allied kingdom, The federation and the Francois republic.
The Jedi did send Mace windu, Adi Galia and Obi wan to oversee Ahsoka's Transportation BUT when they saw Ahsoka mace was stunned.
"Why isn't she in cuffs." He demands pointing at Ahsoka who shrunk back in fear.
Tanya seeing her friend clearly uncomfortable and scared of Windu stepped forward. "She is no Criminal and as far as Skywalker's reports go they've found nothing that actually proves the senates claim that Ahsoka is Guilty.
So we are coming to give her a fair trial and I dare you to try and stop us." Tanya growls as Visha and Cynthia draw their pistols as the Honor guard tense.
After a few tense moments obi wan clears his throat. "We better get going then." He says gesturing to the ship nodding Tanya and the others follow.
Escorted by two earth class Venators they return to Coruscant after arriving one day later Tanya and the honor guard make the republic military barracks their base and the air is tense between the Coruscant guards and the soldiers from earth Meanwhile Ahsoka is sent to the temple.
(Jedi Temple).
As Ahsoka rises on the platform listening to Yoda read the charges she can feel her blood turn cold with each charge.
"Padawan tano the charges they are as follow. 1. Conspiracy to bomb the temple. 2. conspiracy to commit murder, 3. Murder of military and civilians, 4. evading arrest." Yoda says glancing down at her with each charge the weight of his word heavy.
Even Anakin who had delivered his full report just hours earlier to the council now saw that their corruption was blinding them and their desire to please the senate was apparent.
"You've already made your decision this meeting is just a formality." He yells.
However before windu Replies Shak speaks up. "I agree with Skywalker there's no way Ahsoka is Guilty."
"She wasn't even here or nearby plus Anakin reported that Abwehr and teh FBI didn't find anything regarding Ahsoka doing this remotely." Adi Galia adds.
Plo, Fisto and Kenobi also voice their objections to Ahsoka being guilty but the rest however including Agan Kollar who'd been freed for this trial said she was guilty and banished Albeit Yoda was reluctant to give the guilty verdict.
as the trial ended the next one would begin in 12 hours at the senate.
Anakin furious dropped Ahsoka off at the military complex where he then proceeded to explain to Tanya what had happened and it took every ounce of restraint Tanya had to not order the honor guard to storm the temple.
when padme arrived to act As Ahsoka's defendant Tanya entered the room with one more gift for Ahsoka from earth.
"Marshal Degurechauf, General Sereberyakov what are you two doing here." Padme questions curiously.
"We thought we'd give you a bit of help defending Ahsoka for this kangaroo court." Tanya speaks Honestly as several men enter.
"May I present Grand Lawyer Felix Arnold of the allied kingdom, Field Marshal Zettour from the imperial army, Marshal Koniev of the federation, Attorney General Ralph Clarkson of the USA. They are here to act as Your defense council padme but Cynthia myself and visha will be there as morale support." Tanya says.
Padme and Ahsoka both smile at this felling there was a chance now to defend Ahsoka.
(Senate court room).
Every senator and member of the Jedi were gathered as Palpatine began the trial.
"Members of the Jury and esteemed chancellor I am here to present to you that beyond a shadow of a doubt Padawan Ahsoka Tano is Guilty on all charges for the bombing of the temples which resulted in both military and civilian deaths and will present a suitable punishment for such a heinous crime."
As the trial began Padme offered her opening statement informing all of them that she and the defense council would defend Ahsoka's unconditional innocence and prove she had no part in the attack.
(An: I'm going to sum up this trial so I don't give myself a headache writing miles of dialogue).
Tarkin's first point was arguing how Ahsoka's reckless actions got many men killed using Ryloth and Felucia as his main examples and argued both these battles showed her contempt for military doctrine and high command and lack of care for her men.
1. Zettour. was the first padme called to defend Ahsoka And his argument was strong. Firstly he argued how the empire encouraged initiative by subordinates and sometimes that initiative doesn't always pay off and fails and that its not a reflection on their command style.
he then pointed out How if Ahsoka didn't care for her men how come she was always on teh front lines with them and during the earlier malevolence issue if she didn't care how come she urged a plan change that saved men's lives.
And he called Koniev to back him and he agreed with Zettour pointing out how Ahsoka had fought with soldiers from earth and protected them when the droid army invaded them earlier in the war.
Tarkin's next argument was pointing out the holo recording of Letta tourmound being force choked and fox discovering Ahsoka's fingerprints and fabric in the cell or the Nano droids that Letta used.
And he argued that only a Jedi who had extensive knowledge of teh underworld could've told her where they were
2. Both Ralph and Felix pointed out that no such fingerprints were found by their men when Anakin lead the investigation and they pointed out that fox was nervous when the Mages questioned him on the report.
and they pointed out how Ahsoka had never used force choke on anyone before and she'd been on earth so how'd she get to Coruscant to kill Letta.
At the end of the end of teh trial Ahsoka testified. "I am being framed for this murder my master is looking for the true culprit now."
"Then maybe he should be looking at you." Tarkin snapped.
Palpatine then rose after the jury cast in their vote on Ahsoka being guilty or not.
"Ahsoka tano BY a minor majority vote you are Guilty of this heinous crime and will be sentenced to immediate execution." Ahsoka was stunned and padme was on the verge of tears but before the Guards could take her away Cynthia Zettour Koniev and Tanya and visha blocked their way.
"Androvans step aside." Palpatine commanded.
However before a confrontation could begin Anakin walked in with Barris who confessed to the crime.
Afterwards Ahsoka was brought to the temple but refused to rejoin the order no longer trusting them But she wasn't the only one to leave the order.
Adi Gallia and Aayla Secura and Anakin all left with her saying the Jedi failed Ahsoka and they could no longer trust the council.
Anakin and padme both announced their marriage shortly after and then they all fled to earth for new lives away from the republic.
The emperor and other world leaders instantly welcomed them all with open arms as Aayla went to live in the allied Kingdom and Adi Galia went to the federation finally Anakin, Padme and Ahsoka all went to the empire.
The Ahsoka trial also had further repercussions earth declared they would no longer ally with the republic but focus all efforts on the crime lords.
Their final warning was this. If any separatist or republic vessel entered Androvan space and its colonies they would be destroyed.
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