Chap. 1 - Arie

Year 19 BBY. In full development of the armed conflict between the Galactic Republic and the Confederation of Independent Systems, Mygeeto, a planet belonging to the star system of the same name, was under the embers of a bloody battle. For the third time, the Republic army attempted to seize control of the planet under Separatist jurisdiction, but the droid forces were far from defeated.

The droid forces, led by Colonel Coburn Sear, were holding tightly for control of the planet's main city on a freezing night after a protracted battle. Commanding the clone forces was Ki-Adi-Mundi, a member of the Jedi High Council, and one of the wisest Jedi in the galaxy.

Both sides suffered heavy casualties, endangering the stability of the conflict. Consequently, the Republic sent Jedi General Depa Billaba and her padawan, Caleb Dume, along with a battalion to reinforce their forces.

On the other hand, the Separatist General Grievous sent a regiment to reinforce the city's defenses. Thousands of droids were deployed in a matter of hours in every corner of the city, and along with them, Grievous sent one of his most powerful weapons: the new superdroide battle tactical model 2 with a more advanced processing system and experimental data processing core. His code name: "Icarus."

Icarus was one of a kind. His new modifications put him ahead of his old models 1. Ícaro was able not only to process data and function as general of the vast droid armies. Its new nucleus made it possible to identify and process emotions that only organic beings were capable of experiencing. With this purpose, his creators conceived a droid that could not only be a key piece, but something capable of manipulating the emotions of his enemies at will. Without a doubt, a key piece in any war scenario.

Icarus: - Colonel Coburn Sear, the troops you requested have finished deploying and are ready to go into combat. - He told his superior, located at the command post within the capital city.

Coburn: - A pleasure to hear. Let them take positions. The clones will be attacking again soon. -

Icarus: - What is the situation? -

Coburn: - This was the third attack. The Republic forces withdrew momentarily, but we know they received reinforcements. It's only a matter of time before they strike again. -

Icarus: - What is the plan? -

Coburn: - We will attack head on. We must reach the other side of the bridge if we want to retake the eastern sector of the city. -

Icarus: - Negative. -

Coburn: - What does it mean? -

Icarus: - At this point, retaking the eastern sector would be impossible. They'll be waiting for us, and we'll be easy targets on the bridge. We are on the defensive. Let's launch a little outpost. If my calculations are correct, destroying about a hundred droids will be enough to motivate them forward. -

Coburn:- So it's true. -

Ícaro: - Colonel? -

Coburn: - Reports said that you were able to play with the mind of your enemies. That's... creepy. -

Icarus: - I'll take that as a flattery. -

And just as Icarus predicted, the droid outpost was destroyed in a matter of minutes, prompting the army clone to advance through the main bridge that connected the city, making them fall into the trap.

When the clone forces were to the half of the bridge, the droid army showed up on the other side of the city. Advancing in columns, the clones become easy targets for the droids on the other side.

The casualties of the clone army were too high. Hundreds of clones fell with the first round of shots, and many others fell afterwards. With no other options, the Republic advance guard had to fall back to the other end of the bridge.

Coburn: - Well. It seems that your strategy worked perfectly. -

Icarus: - Did you have doubts? -

Coburn: - If I had them before. I think not anymore. -

Icarus: - We should take advantage of the opportunity. The enemy ranks must be in chaos by now, and the chain of command may have been broken. If you want to take over the other side of the city... this is the time. -

Colonel Coburn followed Icarus's word and ordered the troops forward. The droid armada advanced across the bridge and exchanged shots with the remaining clone advance guard, but none of them represented a problem.

The main force consisted of B1 and B2 droids, but behind their backs, two huge tridroides strengthened their positions. The tridroides were a powerful threat to the Republic. Not even the AT-TE heavy walkers were able to withstand their powerful cannons, and one by one, they dropped like flies.

The droids managed to repel the clone forces halfway across the long bridge. It seemed like a battle won, but a report turned the tide of the battle.

Communications Droid: - Sir. We are informed that a Jedi positioned himself in front of the enemy formations. -

Coburn: - It seems that old Ki-Adi-Mundi took action on the matter. -

Icarus: - What can you tell me about this Jedi? -

Coburn: - Not too much. But ever since he appears on the battlefield our troops find themselves outmatched by his leadership. He is a born leader, and knows how to use his troops well. -

Icarus: - Interesting. Let's see this Ki-Adi-Mundi in action. And let's try to find a weakness in their strategies. -

But any of them were ready to witness what would happen next.

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