The Grand Countess
Narrator:Freedom. Following a bold rescue executed by Selene Avona manages to escape republic custody.
Morale continues to drop in the republic as Jedi and senators begin to question and protest the war.
(Coruscant).
Glass is shattered as people charge through the streets bulldozing over troops or any republic official trying to stop them from protesting the war they demanded an end to teh forced conscription of Young men to the TK Program and many were disgusted by more details about the war being exposed by Avona's spies in the senate.
In his office seeing the chaos once again unfold Palpatine is forced to call more troops from the front to maintain control and stability on Coruscant but he knows secretly this isn't just damaging the senate and Jedi's reputation in teh eyes of the people this was seriously affecting his own reputation as well
He was furious beyond comprehension. He had just spent 2 hours talking to the senate reassuring them that the war is still under control and that victory will be theirs.
further more high command was not so easy to calm down they were livid and demanded Tarkin get court martialed and executed for the lose of over 1 million men on Morelia It took Palpatine 6 hours to calm them down.
And finally he learned Avona the only bargaining chip they possessed had escaped and he knew there was no way Avona was going to show them mercy after being captured and Tarkin taking her Daughter and sister hostage.
Looking out his window he struggles to maintain his sith disguise as his eyes turn yellow in fury.
'Avona mark my words you will pay for going against me and you will be destroyed.' He thought bitterly.
Meanwhile the Jedi were in panic about the shadow order and the return of Darth Malgus one of the most powerful Sith in history.
"Calm down everyone." Windu called to the bickering group of council members.
"Calm down are you mad mace." Fisto says annoyed. "One of the most dangerous sith are out there and is helping the confederacy there is no telling what could go wrong now in the war."
"I agree with master Fisto we must not take this rising threat lightly." Plo says in agreement with Fisto.
However Mundi stands up. "It matters not it is probably a Sepratist trick anyway and besides we are Jedi we outnumber this shadow order over 200 to 1." He says confidently.
The other council members nod their heads in agreement and the discussion ends there but plo and Fisto along with Depa bilaba cannot shake the feeling that something is going to happen to the Jedi soon.
(Morelia).
As The ship landed Shak was quietly going over the last few hours and realizing juts how far Avona's reach was. She deduced two things.
1. she was still alive so she never killed her enemies while they weren't actively attacking her because Shak was not prepared for Selene and she knew Avona was infamous for her skills with weapons even if she was injured so they could've killed her.
2. She also noted that Avona also clearly cared for her family and people given how she was so willing to become a prisoner to save her sister and Daughter from republic custody.
Eventually the ship's ramped lowered and Avona was helped by Selene.
Shak Slowly followed them and as she stepped into the clearing she was met by the 6 Beskar Knights standing at attention in front of the ship. Holding her arms in front of her Shak was prepared to be made prisoner.
However Avona spoke up coughing slightly. "Master Jedi you will not (cough) Be made a prisoner I can tell your different from the others and I wanted to do something for you." She says while a Black Gunship Lands behind the knights who form two lines as the Blast doors open revealing Ahsoka escorted by two Morelian Soldiers.
Seeing her Adopted Daughter alive and Well Shak Races forward and embraces Ahsoka with tears in her eyes. Seeing Ahsoka's Confusion Shak tells her everything and Through the Force Ahsoka can tell she's not lying and tears soon fill her eyes as she embraces Shak.
"Its great to be with you Again Mom." Ahsoka says lovingly.
Seeing this Selene wipes a tera from her eye and Avona does as well as she turns to the guards.
"Corporal. Make sure they are well treated and give them whatever they need to be comfortable Understood." Avona instructs him.
Saluting the man Turns Around as Avona is guided to the Gunship By Selene.
While returning to Morelia they Had learned That Avi Singh wanted them to come to Raxus But with Avona's Injuries Selene had informed Him Avona wouldn't be on Raxus for at least a week.
Not Arguing with Avona's personal Assassin Singh agreed to wait.
(1 week later Raxus Avona POV).
My recovery was going well I no longer required aid to walk and just used a Cane. Apparently President Singh wanted to tell me something so here I was going to Raxus most likely to receive new orders for our next Campaign.
As we land I immediately notice that the streets of the capital are silent save for a few pedestrians. Two Battle droids were Waiting to escort me to the senate Building aboard a Speeder.
As we Arrived I got off the Speeder and was immediately escorted By two Raxus Guards who led me to a Strange area of the Parliament Building I'd never been in before.
After being led through several Corridors in silence I was led onto a Balcony where I was greeted by a Deafening cheer. The Parliament was Cheering for me and Applauding it was then I realized I was on the Premier Balcony where Dooku used to sit.
Startled and believing there was a mistake I tried to leave only for the Guards to Politely guide me back to the Chair where Dooku once Sat.
Once I was seated President Singh began speaking.
" People of the confederacy as you Know 4 Years ago our great confederacy was Founded by count Dooku on the Basis of freedom from the republic.
For Centuries The republic exploited the mid and Outer rim for its resources for the Greedy core worlds, 6 years Ago Avona Lexon Began helping the outer rim System of Morelia with the vast wealth she had acquired and then she became its Governess at 16.
Over the course of this terrible war Many atrocities have been committed By all sides However with The aid Of Then Field Marshal Avona we managed to usurp the separatist council and show the Galaxy just how committed we were to maintaining law and order in the Galaxy.
Now Avona has shown her commitment to the Cause by defending her Planet even though the odds of her Dying were Pretty High she also Gave herself up to Save her sister and Adopted Daughter.
I Think I speak for all of us when I say No one is more worthy to be our leader then.
Grand Countess Avona." He declares turning to bow in My direction.
I was speechless as slowly other senators Follow suit standing up and Bowing before Yelling.
"HAIL GRAND COUNTESS AVONA."
(4 Months later).
Chancellor Palpatine desperate for a victory had doubled the TK trooper numbers by conscripting young boys and girls only 14 years old.
With their numerical increase palpatine unleashed an overwhelming offensive on all fronts and they did achieve some victories.
They managed to repel Trench on Rishi since they knew he was preparing to attack Kamino.
They also were winning a String of great victories over the Mandalorian armies.
They also pushed back Grevious a considerable distance away from Corelia. However the limitations of the republic armies could not be ignored despite these victories.
One of these limitations was the gap in training between the Sepratist Civilian armies and the republic conscripts who maybe had 1 week training at best.
Another was Avona's new strategy. Upon learning what palpatine had implemented she made sure most of their frontier worlds were guarded only by the droid armies.
So most of these victories the republic was winning was over minor commanders and droid forces.
Non the less these gave the republic a much needed propaganda boost. But there were a few in the republic who lacked faith in the war effort despite their victories.
Among them were jedi like Plo and Fisto as well as many knights and Padawans. Along with various Officers in high command.
By month 4 of the republics counter attacks the strain on the economy was also being felt and the economic minister of the republic called for a meeting with high command and the Jedi.
Once they were gathered the minister began his report the only one not present in person was Admiral Yularen.
"We are seriously over stretching our economic abilities. Our victories while great are seriously straining us because of how much equipment is destroyed by the Sepratist defenders.
Kuat is struggling to keep up its quota and our supply lines are basically gone and I'm afraid to say that we only have 7 months of stocks left to supply our war industry." He said grimly.
Silence fell over the room till Plo spoke up.
"So essentially the more we take back from
The enemy the more likely our economic situation worsens right." He questions looking at the minister who nods.
"Indeed the more planets we take the more likely we will have to leave garrisons and such on them because of how stubborn the enemy is regarding its hatred for the republic.
And we can't afford to maintain thousands of garrisons while our economy is nearing total extinction." He said worriedly.
Many looked at him in silent acknowledgement knowing he was right the republic did not have the means to make the Sepratists heel militarily.
However while many agreed with the minister some did not.
"What if we were to take the enemy's resource rich words would that help." Mace windu inquired.
"Maybe but it depended which ones your thinking about?" The minister replied.
Windu grinned as he pulled up a hologram.
"Generals Skywalker, Tiplar, Tiplee are currently attacking ringo Vinda a very resource rich world and Kenobi and knight Tengee Dachi are not far from the vital resource world of Kynar."
Many were shocked by what windu wa proposing. Kynar was heavily fortified and was not a slouch when it came to defense any attack would be a blood bath.
Yes it had enormous quantities of resources but there was no way the republic could breakthrough.
However before anyone could speak up tarkin stood up.
"Then it's decided Generals Kenobi and Davhi will take their armies and attack Kynar to seize their resources to help Alleviate our economic situation." He declared.
There was obviously some contention with the other generals and military officials over Tarkins leadership but he was still the grand general so they reluctantly accepted his order.
On ringo Vinda Anakin and the sisters were making good progress as they took the central control room before taking a breather to review the next stage in the battle.
"We need to keep pushing forward if we can take down trench we'll be one step closer to winning the war for good." Anakin says reviewing the area they knew trench was in.
"That's not so simple trench's droid army is massive and Admiral Yularen reported that they intercepted a transmission between him and the Raxus 7th army and Desix 3rd army which are going to be arriving shortly to reinforce him." Tip lar informed them.
Anakin growled in annoyance. Ever since Avona became the grand countess the Confederacy had been more efficient and precise in their campaigns more so than ever before.
He also was itching to kill anyone of the shadow order a sect of Jedi he believed deserved death for being traitors.
After planning for a bit longer they began their assault on the main area of the station. Droids flooded I'm firing on the clones and Jedi.
However the clones led by Jedi kept mowing the droids down and pushing them back.
At one point though clone trooper tup took off his helmet and glared at jedi master Tiplar.
"Jedi... good soldiers follow orders, good soldiers follow orders." He kept muttering to himself as he walked forward.
"Tup what are you doing." Fives asked him.
Tup didn't reply instead he aimed his blaster and killed general Tiplar.
"Sister." Tiplee called out horrified.
However before fives could get to tup the droids stopped firing and he was suddenly grabbed by the force and brought over to the Sepratists.
"Tup." Anakin cried out.
As he was brought to the droid lines tup was stunned by commando droids as slow clapping was heard.
"Very impressive you know I knew the Jedi were Morons but I didn't think the clones would kill them in annoyance at their stupidity." Treya says walking in front of the droids.
"You'll regret manipulating him." Skywalker called out as he charged her.
"Sorry I don't have time for games." Treya says bored as she pulls a blaster out at Anakin and stuns him knocking him out as she turns to the droids.
"Fire on the republic as soon as I'm away with this clone." She orders while walking out of the large room.
Soon the battle resumes as Tiplee calls for a retreat while fives and rex drag Anakin back with them.
However in his command center trench is reviewing the footage when he notices that tup had killed his Jedi General.
Knowing Avona would want to know about this he called her.
"Grand countess." Trench says bowing in respect.
"What is it admiral." Avona questions.
"I wished to inform you the republic has been pushed back and we are moving to retake the command center."
"But that is not why you contacted me correct." Avona reasons.
"No mam. In truth the Jedi were pushing my droids to the breaking point when suddenly a clone seemed to be entranced and." He paused as Avona looked on in curiosity.
"Yes admiral." She says gesturing for him
To continue.
"He suddenly turned on the Jedi General and
EXECUTED HER." He says grimly.
An: I hope you all enjoyed this chapter and I wish you all the best today.
I hope you look forward to what's coming next.
And of course I have to say this.
Hail Grand Countess Avona. Anyways Have a great day all.
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