(An: the support on this story is awesome, so I thought I would reward it by updating the story again this week. Hope you all enjoy.)

(1st person perspective Avona).

It had been a week since the battle of geonosis and already the war was fully underway. Our separatist droid armies, advanced across the galaxy, aiming to defeat the Republic as soon as possible.

However, I was currently not heading to the Battlefield . After geonosis I was summoned to raxus to testify before the confederacy parliament. They wanted another testimony on the battle, and since I was one of the highest ranking officials to remain there for the longest time, my testimony they felt was worthy of being told in person, rather than threw away threw a hollo recording.

Arriving at the parliament building, I was escorted in by two B1s. The main body of the parliament building was massive hundreds of senators sat on either side of a large room with tables at the center and of course a podium Dooku however, since this war is now underway, I can imagine he probably won't be present here in person very often.

But there he his eyes staring at me as I approached one of the tables and took my seat.

"Lt Colonel Avona you were present at the battle of Geonosis when the Republic attacked was this attack unprovoked." A Senator questioned me with a judgmental glare.

A glare that I knew, demanded the truth, and I would give it.

"No this was not unjustified the separatist council was holding senator padme amidala to be executed along with two Jedi, so they were most likely here to free their companions, not wage open war against us. But since we met them with force, and now that they are aware of our droid armies, I can only imagine that the republic will want us destroyed more than ever knowing their corruption."

They were voices of agreement with my statement I knew, for a fact that many of these senators hated corruption, and I knew that the parliament often took itself seriously regards to humanitarian efforts efforts that I frequently donated money to or supplies and even ships .

"What do you propose to help us deal with this coming war."

"I'm sorry Senator Burtoni I don't entirely understand the question."

" all right let me rephrase. What would you believe our best strategy is for both political and military matters in regards to this new conflict."

"I'm sorry ma'am I can't exactly answer that with the current state of my clearance, I am only a lieutenant colonel such a question would be better directed for a general."

"This is not a court or an official meeting. We want your honest opinion don't hold back." She replied honestly.

"Very well with the current state of our droid armies and fleets, I would estimate that this war is definitely going to be a lengthy one however, as you all know in time there is propaganda and I know for a fact that the Republic will do anything possible to demonize us. That is why I recommend that we attempt to enforce and teach the doctrines held within the article of the Naboo war law convention."

The parliament then began to murmur. Many of them were of course, aware of the Naboo war law convention. It was a government meeting that was held by the high Republic back in the day that outlined the rules of as well as the treatment of prisoners of war and civilians in the case of conflict.

Though the treaty existed, it had not been mentioned for quite some time due to their never being a large scale war of this scale in centuries .

"Why do you recommend we attempt to enforce and teach these doctors, lieutenant colonel?" Another Senator questioned me with a raised eyebrow.

It's our main army is essentially made up of robotic droids so therefore if we don't have commanders who know the rules of war, the Republic will make use of this propaganda to demonize the confederacy, if we do not uphold the rules of war for the galaxy to witness for itself." I stated boldly. I saw many senators, casting me, affirmative glances, and many of the murmuring in agreement.

"Also I know the droids are a cheap way for us to make an army, but I would highly recommend the use creating Nat born task forces to deal with piracy and black market activity here in the outer rim as well as slavery." I proposed officially

Eventually one senator stood up, and I believe he was the leader of the parliament senator Avi Singh.

"We agree with the proposal shared by Lieutenant Colonel Avona Lexon and we approve for the movement to make task forces to deal with piracy and other threats here in the outer rim we will ensure that that is done thank you." The senator announced many others voicing their agreement and support.

"Very well the session is adjourned then." Dooku replied from his booth as he stood up and left the parliament building.

(Time skip nighttime raxus).

Stretching I made my way to my temporary apartment before I'd be making my way back to my ship tomorrow for the trip to Morelia.

However, my path was blocked by a tactical droid in the hallway.

"Lieutenant Colonel Avona." he inquired robotically.

"Yes." I replied a little uncertainly.

"Count Duku wishes to speak with you at once." he replied, pulling up a hollo communicator after a few moments Dookus small figure appeared.

"You know lieutenant colonel your honesty is a rare thing."

I bowed at his Dookus compliment since I knew he didn't just give them willy-nilly.

"You honor me count. what may I ask is the reasoning for your call."

" Ah straight to the point. Very well, lieutenant colonel I am calling to assign you to assist with the defense of the banking clan world of Munilist."

My eyebrows immediately shot up in surprise. Munilist was a key world for the banking clan, and I knew that if I was being sent there, this most likely meant that the account wanted to ensure safety meeting the Republic was most likely going to attack it soon.

" is the Republic laying siege to the planet right now." I asked her as I made to throw back on my brown officer coat with my lieutenant colonel plaque on it.

"No not yet, but our intelligence informs us there are less than two days away from there we believe that it'll be led by general Obi-Wan Kenobi."

"I see I'll make sure I head there right away. I can just sleep in my ship. It has a small cabin after all."

Dooku smiled at my willingness to go to the battlefield.

"Your dedication is admirable, lieutenant colonel I wish you luck."

"Thank you Count." I replied with a smile as the tactical droid turned off the call.

"The coordinates to Munilist are already set on your ships, hyperdrive lieutenant, colonel." The droid informed me officially.

"Thank you I'll make my way there." I replied, as I jogged down the hallway to the landing pad, where my ship awaited.

(Time skip battle of Munilist).

Arriving at the planet two days ago, I was greeted by the banking clan representative, who was in charge of the planet minister loon.

He informed me that there was a large droid force of roughly 200,000 on the planet with around 10,000 in the city.

I was informed by him that I would be in command of the droids in the city, and he would be commanding the overall force. I wasn't happy, following the orders of a politician, specifically a banker, but I saluted, and made my way over to the command center.

The next day I spent reviewing my troops and it annoyed me that all I had were a few tanks and snipers, among just mostly b1 droids.

I was confident that I could defend the city, though with this number if the army did its job, right however I would've felt more comfortable if there was a human soldiers guarding the city, not droids, but I had to take what I could get.

When the battle started, we were the ships for the city. Fortunately, we ordered for the Aunt aircraft intercept them and forced many of the gun ships down into the fields beyond the city, and our army moved to engage them.

"Yes we have brought down the Republic. Lieutenant Colonel send out half of your men to reinforce our main positions at the front of the city." The minister ordered eagerly.

"Sir?" I questioned my voice filled with confusion.

"This battle is ours and your men will just ensure that the city remains safe and its position do not question me, Colonel." He replied coldly

Reluctantly, I gave the order to move half of my men to the front of the city to its main defensive positions.

However, I became concerned only a short while after issuing the order My scout reported that a lone gun ship was headed this way, and I knew that it most likely contained either a Jedi or some very well-trained clones.

I immediately ordered my men to shoot it down. Fortunately, they were able to located rather easily due to its loud noise.

Watching on a holo table I witnessed the team of about 14 clones come out a few of them with unique looking armor. It only took me another minute to realize that these were most likely arc troopers. The Republic most soldiers. I'd only heard rumor about them, but I knew that they were involved in the battle of geonosis which thankfully was covered in my briefing on the way here.

"Intercept those clones make certain that they do not reach the cannon tower. Is that understood?" I stated to My B1 commander droid.

"Yes Colonel, it will be done."

My confidence was continuously shaken as I witnessed the clones tear apart tank after tank and gun down my droids as if they were nothing.

The Republic had advanced troops like this they were so well trained they could easily take out hundreds of droids basically on their own. What good of a chance did we stand if these clones were made in better numbers we needed human soldiers to help even the battlefield, I made a mental note to write a proposal on this later once the battle was over.

My thoughts were interrupted by the beeping of my communicator on my waist.

Activating it by command small form appeared.

This is LK 74 lieutenant colonel, I regret to inform you that the clones are beginning to scale the tower, and we do not possess the means to stop them.

I turned off my communicator with a sigh I clipped it back on my belt, not even bothering to reply to the commander.

Sure enough, I was eventually informed that he was destroyed with the rest of the tower guards and then 10 minutes later, I overheard the minister deliver some really unfortunate news.

"Those guns are destroying our position the Republic is breaking through." He stated worriedly.

A loud explosion suddenly rumbled the building.

"Sir the canon at the base of the tower has been destroyed."

Turning to face me his face full of anger and his voice with annoyance. "Lieutenant Colonel how is that possible? I thought you had this situation under control in the city."

"I did however, you ordered me to send half of my men to those forward positions that are now under heavy threat and I lack sufficient forces to chase out the Republic. If they make it here you must order most of our units to pull back if you want to hold onto this place, and I would highly urge you to either contact reinforcements, or we have to retreat."

"No no no no no." He replied angrily turning to face a quiet bounty hunter in the room. he was fully decked out in weird pattern armor that I could tell was filled to the brim with weaponry, but I did not know his name, though I think I overheard the minister say it was dirge.

" I don't see why Dooku just sent you here. If all you're going to do is stand around and do-"
The Minister was cut off by the bounty hunter, grabbing his throat .

"I mean whenever you're ready." he replied meekly.

I assume witnessed him charge at the head of a large biker group of droids .

I smiled and satisfaction as I witnessed them tear through the Republic cannons and tanks. However, my joy was soon interrupted when I noticed a bunch of clones on speeder bikes, intercepted him and his droids.

After a brief skirmish, the lead clone was revealed to be none other than Obi-Wan Kenobi, who, engaged in one-on-one combat, and despite his impressive abilities, Dirge was eventually cut into pieces.

Feeling annoyed that he had been killed so easily. I now knew that the situation in the city was hopeless. Pulling out my communicator I dialed Dooku.

"Sir the planet is lost. I cannot salvage the situation and dirge is dead. I'm afraid."

"I see this is very different minister than what you informed." He replied turning to face the minister.

"Uh well you see count."

"No no more excuses." He replied turning to face me.

" lieutenant colonel I want you to abandon the city. I will let these bankers stay here to live and endure their failure but because I know you were not income out, I will not hold you responsible for this battles failure but I wish for you to return immediately. To raxus your reports were published to the parliament from a few days ago and they want to talk to you."

"Of Cours, sir, I shall depart at once." I replied, turning off the communication.

Sparing one more glance at the minister, who now looked very nervous. I turned around and headed to the landing pad, not bothering to listen to his senseless pleas for me to stay.

'With the failure of this battle, I knew, for a fact that we were definitely in for a long drawn out war, and they had only proven my theory droids would be useless against human soldiers like the clones and we're outmatched, but I think I knew how to counter it. Unfortunately, I didn't have the rank to even try to pull it off but hopefully I would soon.' I thought to myself, hopefully as I made my way to my ship.

(An: hope you all enjoyed. Yes I did decide to include this one battle from the micro series. The rest of the battles and arcs will be from the main 2008 show.

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