The United Front.
Narrator: a fierce attack. Following Avona's strike against republic forces on alderan the Jedi and senate rally together to contain Avona's offensive along the corelian run. Deducing Avona's next target to be the trimva hyperspace lane the Jedi dispatch masters plo kon and skywalker to contend with this threat.
(Trimva system). Republic
There was an eerie silence over the battle field. Scouting reports had informed Anakin and plo that a separatist fleet consisting of ten frigates and a dreadnought Similar to the calamity was near the moon.
Anakin wanted to launch a full attack to destroy the separatist fleet before they could attack.
However plo urged him to reconsider his options.
(Anakin POV).
I was furious not only was plo holding us back but there was a very good chance that fleet was led by the elusive general Avona the separatist leader in this campaign.
Regardless I choose to cooperate cause he made a strong point.
He said that avona was a rapid attack commander so she most likely had something up her sleeve if she was waiting to attack.
"General. Commander tano reports the troops are in position to defend Trimva from the confederacy." Yularen reports with a salute.
"Very good admiral. Inform all squadrons to be on stand by when-." I was cut off by a massive explosion outside.
"Sir escort ship 234 was destroyed and the others are under attack by some unknown force." A clone reports frantically as they try to establish some order in the fleet.
Looking out the view port what I saw shocked me. The light cruiser paramount was suddenly ripped apart by explosions.
To make matters worse the euphoria, Glorious and the Resonance were damaged by an unknown force.
I began to pace the bridge nervously as yularen tried to calm the crew down.
While pacing the bridge I noticed the venator Navigator get hit in its engines this was puzzling cause as far as I knew there was no separatist ship capable of hitting our cruisers from the rear undetected.
However we had a ship capable of doing that. Remembering what trench did I issued an order that I hoped would work.
"Everyone set the scanners for magnetic signatures of small ships now." I ordered glancing at yularen conveying a silent message that he immediately understood.
Nodding their heads an engineer informed me of the good news.
"Sir we have a contact nearing our flanks."
"Good fire missiles on that signature now."
(Admiral Vidar) POV.
I was Posied to strike on the enemy flagship but then I saw the ship I tasked with attacking the flagship get hit.
Knowing the republic was into us I called rook.
"Commander Rook I'm afraid you and TX-78 will have to wrap up this naval battle for us the republic is tracking us and I can't lose the rest of my ships."
"Pull back admiral we'll take care of it." Rook replied ending the transmission.
Turning to my crew I issued the order for us to retreat to the Morelia system.
(3rd POV).
Upon receiving Vidars transmission the separatist fleet moved into attack formation and attacked the few remaining republic ships.
Skywalker and Koon had started the battle with 7 venators and 15 escort ships now they had 6 venators half being heavily damaged and 5 escort ships.
But instead of ordering a retreat Anakin orders the fleet to form up and fight back.
However due to the republic being outgunned the smaller ships were wiped out by confederacy guns.
And the weaker venators were east prey for the hyena bombers.
After 2 hours of this suicidal last stand Plo urged skywalker that they needed to abandon ship and give Yularen time to regroup.
Agreeing with the Kel dor master Anakin and plo and the remnants of the 104th and 501st head to the surface.
(Rook POV).
I couldn't believe it I was wining this battle and I had the fleet on the run while the enemy fled to the surface like cowards.
Turning on my communicator I eagerly awaited Avona's answer.
After 3 minutes of waiting she answered.
"Yes rook." She says sounding a bit tired which was to be expected she was extremely busy with the war effort and the Raxon trade guild.
"General I have the Jedi on the run and soon you will have control over Trimva." I say proudly.
Avona smiled at my little speech. "I'm proud of you Rook but keep in mind a retreating enemy is most likely a desperate one so do not get cocky. But if you do win it won't be my victory it will be our victory." Avona says gesturing at rook.
Smiling room bows." I won't let you down mam." I reply before ending the call.
Turning to my Droid I begin to issue my orders.
"TX-78. Have all forces prepare for ground assault send my warriors and the Hyena bombers to weaken the enemy air defenses." I order firmly dawning on my helmet.
"It shall be done mam." TX-78 Jreplies bowing.
(The surface republic forces).
Anakin and plo stood side by side as the observed clones manning AA guns while tanks moved into assault positions.
Plo was concerned with anakins deployment with the tanks covering the infantry in open areas rather than covered positions like valleys or canyons.
The reason this was his principle concern was because unlike Anakin he feared separatist air superiority which had been achieved since Yularen had to withdraw.
His thoughts were interrupted by the arrival of commander wolfe.
"General our forces are in position and we are in position to defend Trimva from the separatist forces."
"Very good Commander. Have our tanks been moved to cover." Plo asked hoping that at least his tanks would be covered so the separatist air assault wouldn't be as effective.
"Yes sir we have them in a few defensive lines in valleys about 6 clicks from our position."
"Good." Plo replied before looking up. "Cause it seems the separatists are here." He replied pointing up at the incoming hyena bombers.
"All TROOPS SCATTER." Both Rex and Wolfe yell into their comms.
In an instance the other republic forces are running for cover and only now when Hyena bombers begin their runs against his lines does Anakin realize just how exposed his tank forces are.
Looking up Anakin takes note of 4 Mandalorian ships headed for them.
"Men target those drops ships and bombers." Anakin yells to the AA gunners.
Nodding their heads the clones begin to fire into the sky fighting to bring down the hyenas and Mando drop ships.
However the hyenas small size makes them ideal for dodging enemy ground fire and the mando ships were already more maneuverable than most gunships.
Eventually the mando ships drop the 48 men of delta brigade one of the fiercest groups of mandalorians who had sided with Avona. Right over republic lines.
It became a turkey shoot for the mandalorians as clones struggled to fight back.
Bellowing a war cry Anakin charged into the fray and began to fight back against the Mandalorian warriors ripping through his men.
The warriors were surprised when the Jedi suddenly jumped into the fray And right off the hook 5 men were killed by Anakin.
The remaining warriors shot at the Jedi but with the clones bearing down on them it made this difficult.
(Rook).
I was pleased with the progress of my forces as my mandalorians take off and begin to mow down the clones in quick fashion.
However I eventually noticed a problem with my forces.
My warriors of delta brigade were to far ahead from the main droid army which made up the bulk of my army.
So therefore my warriors were outnumbered. It was true Avona had begun to forge us new armor sets but since it took months to forge new armor sets for over 200 warriors it meant we were still using our old armor which was more vulnerable to blaster fire and light sabers.
I was beginning to grow annoyed with the republic forces as they gunned down my men. My fury was only increased by my warriors stubbornness not too back off from a fight that was unfavorable.
Turning on my comm I got into contact with TX-78.
"TX-78 move our forces into the valley at point H-19 and prepare the army to ambush the republic forces I'll be down to join you shortly." I ordered.
"Yes mistress."
"Also deploy a division of droids to keep the other republic troops busy." I say knowing that the instant the republic chases my army the rest of them will come to their allies aid if things get hairy.
TX-19 simply nodded his head. Before cutting off the call.
Making my way to the hanger I boarded a transport ship and made my way to the surface.
Landing I was greeted by TX-78. "Mam our forces have been arranged into ambush positions and we are awaiting the republic."
Turning my comm on I issued an order to my warriors. "Delta brigade form up and retreat to long H-19 we have a plan."
Due discipline my forces cooperated and began their retreat.
(Anakin POV). I was grinning as I saw the remaining mando warriors break off their attack and retreat.
"Come on men for the republic." I yelled rallying my men into a charge.
Rushing after the mandalorians we chased them to a valley.
As I was about to give my men the order to attack plos voice rang out over my Comm.
"Skywalker listen to me. You need to turn around your walking into a trap."
"We can't nows our chance to catch Avona." I replied angry that plo would try and stop me.
"Skywalker listen to me I don't think tho is Avona's doing since that ship in the atmosphere isn't the calamity her flagship.
And there seems to be else droids here meaning this is most likely her subordinate."
In fit of annoyance I cut the call off not wanting to hear this anymore.
Turning to rex I gave the order to attack.
(Valley Rook).
I smirked beneath my helmet. The republic was walking towards me and we're almost in range of our gun placements.
After advancing 50 more feet I gave the order for my army to attack.
Immediately laser bolts flew into the republic lines.
Smirking I could taste the victory as I savored the clones getting mowed by Dug in mando and droid positions.
"Victory will be ours." I muttered repairing Avona's words to me.
However my joy was soon lost whne I received a transmission from the fleet.
"Mam an enemy strike force consisting of 7 cruisers and a dozen escort ships are nearing the system. " a B1 informed me.
I mentally cursed to myself angered that the chance for victory was slipping through my grasp.
But knowing the Jedi specialized in delaying action battles I ordered my men to retreat.
(3rd POV).
Rooks sudden order to retreat confused the droid forces who thought they were winning as well as many warriors.
Therefore many refused to obey the order like TX-19.
However the republic simply cut them
Down as they charged. Seeing rook was right TX-19 orders half the droids to hold firm while teh towhees retreat.
Just as the remaining forces got to the evac point plo revealed his trump card. 6 dug in and hidden tanks now coming into the open and firing on retreating ships.
"No." Room yells as she watches a mando ship crash and burn.
"Mam the fleet is under attack we can barely-" her lieutenants transmission suddenly cuts off.
Rook falls to her knees grabbing the ground in fury. Eventually 5 troopers approach her.
"Surrender mando scum." A trooper insults her raising his blaster.
Glaring at the man took draws where are you pistols and guns them down while yelling in rage as she goes on a rampage.
Suddenly her rampage is stopped by a force push.
"Enough Mandalorian." Plo demands his lightsaber drawn.
Rook just growls and gets back up. "No it's not you murdered my brothers and sisters I'll kill you.
As rook rushes the Jedi master she is simply force pushed away and held on the ground.
As plo levels his saber against her throat he utters one word. "Surrender." Growling rook tries to raise her blaster only to have it knocked out of her hand.
"Mam." 3 warriors notice the Jedi on their commanding officer and attack him trying to help their commander.
However plo reluctantly makes quick work of them.
Seeing more of her comrades die rook charges at plo only to be blown back by another force push this one much harder.
Anakin who was enraged at the loss of so many troopers decided to take it out on rook. Lifting her up he slams her into a nearby rock formation.
By now all the droids were basically destroys while only one company of mandalorians remained surrounded.
"Last chance. Surrender terrorist scum." Anakin growls.
However his comm suddenly activates and Yularens voice crackling to life. "General we have drafted most of the confederacy fleet but we have a problem.
The calamity and its escorts are here and it is testing through the fleet and reinforcements are headed to the surface."
Looking up plo was shocked to say the least.
His belief was most separatist commanders left their subordinates to suffer rather than bail them out.
Anakin however was livid. Avona was now meddling with the battle again and he was determined to bring her down.
"Gunners bring her down." He yelled at the tank gunners who turned their guns on the new ships.
However an unseen force destroyed ten remaining tanks as more mandalorian words are deployed to save their comrades.
(2 hours earlier).
Lieutenant shax knew the fleet was lost but decided to try and salvage it in any way he could to save his comrades.
He was able to send a distress signal.
On the calamity avona was preparing to reinforce rook. her spies informed her about the fresh republic fleet attacking the Trimva system.
Just as she was about to give this order to jump the distress signal was heard over the bridge.
"Need evac republic forces breaking through."
Avona's blood ran cold she knew that the republic had sent aid but the tone was frantic.
"Move to light speed NOW." Avona yelled desperately.
Admiral Vidar expected to be reprimanded but Avona called for him to aid in the assault
his stealth fleet would attack the ground forces who would be surrounding rooks army.
While the calamity and its escorts would distract the main fleet.
But Avona wasn't going to leave room for dead. As the fleet emerged from hyper space avian stormed to ten main hanger and boarded her personal ship accompanied by the knights.
Upon entering the atmosphere it was chaos.
Droids and mandalorians fought with republic forces as they tried to evacuate their wounded away from the clones.
"There land there." Avona ordered pointing to where rook was Lying on the ground.
(Present time).
Rook could tell she was injured but didn't know how badly.
Struggling to get up she saw anakin storm towards her.
"If avona cares so much about her subordinates then I'll simply take you from her permanently." Anakin growls.
Fear began to grip Rook as she scrambled back fear rising in her with every step Anakin took.
"Anakin no." Plo yelled trying to hold him back only to be force pushed into a tree by the rage filled skywalker.
However his attention was turned to a nearby separatist ship landing. Out steeps Avona her brown officers coat blowing in the wind.
Anakin grinned Turning to Avona. "So come to save your subordinate eh." Anakin taunts twirling his lightsaber.
"No." Avona replies drawing her pistol. "I'm here to save my fellow warrior." She replies coldly gesturing to her knights to attack skywalker. While she rushes to where rook is.
Carmiya and lancer provide cover fire running to aid Avona while the other 6 rush skywalker.
Iliana fury coursing through her veins grabs her rifle and strikes Anakin across the face causing him to stumble.
Growling Anakin lashed out with his lightsaber only to be blocked by lancer and Torrance. Their beskar armor holding up to skywalkers blade.
"ROOK." Avona cries kneeling at her side feeling for a pulse.
Breathing a sigh of relief when she sees rook open her eyes a little. "A-Avona I I'm sorry." Rooms rasps before falling unconscious.
"No you don't need to apologize." Avona assured her. Slinging rook over her shoulder.
However Before she can make her way over to the ship a voice stops her.
"Halt general." Plo demands having recovered from his fall.
Avona glares at him. "No I won't I'm leaving with my friend and you're not stopping me." Avona says defiantly as 4 commando droids spotting the commotion attack plo distracting him long enough for Avona and lancer and Carmiya to escape.
Anakin enraged as the knights dance around him throwing fists and shooting at him he sends a force blast that sends the knights flying.
Before her can capitalize on his advantage a few mandos who came with avian fire rockets blowing him off his feet as the knights scramble to escape.
The battle of trimva was over and it had corn at a price to the confederacy. Even in her semi unconscious state rook feared Avona's wrath.
(Republic).
Anakin roared in anger as Avona's ship left the atmosphere and the calamity withdrew from the space battle.
Plo on the other hand was calm but internally he was confused. He swore Avona's voice was familiar that he had seen her before the war began.
Regardless his main priority was getting Skywalker back to coruscant before her made another reckless move.
(Morelia 4 days later).
Rook felt shame. Most of delta brigade dead and her entire droid force destroyed. She knew avona would be furious just like Vizsla was whenever someone failed.
When Avona walked into the room a small smile on a her face and Carmiya following behind her helmet off a similar small smile on her face, Mila holding Carmiya's hand was smiling broadly her energy never waning.
At this sight before her Rook, Broke down in tears.
(An: rook is barely 18 in this fic).
"I-I'm sorry I failed. I thought we could win but Th the then the republic sent aid and the battle turned against US.
I ordered a retreat and they refused to listen so many were gunned down before their mistake was realized.
I erupted into a rage and I attacked the clowns but the Jedi stopped me.
One I think his name was skywalker would've killed me if you didn't show up and save my life." Rook says sobbing at the memory of ten Burning ships.
She felt little arms wrap around her neck and opening her tear filled eyes she saw Mila. "Don't cry Rookie I hate seeing you sad." The little girl says trying to brighten rooks mood.
In the month since joining Avona room had semi bonded with the little girl and due to quite her cool armor and stories Mila loved her.
"Mila is right room." Came Avona's voice sitting on the beds edge. "There was nothing you could do and the loss of saddening but we must move on it's ok to mourn but they would want us to move on and win the great victory they believed in." Avona says standing up and squeezing her shoulder.
Carmiya was smiling indicating she agreed with Avona.
"You get some rest Mila wanted to keep you company." Avona says walking towards the door. "Oh and rook. There's an event taking place here in two days I hope you and your warriors will join us." Avona says smiling before leaving the room.
Rook smiles as she visits with carmiya before grinning wickedly at Mila who shrinks a little.
"Uhh rook." Mila begins only to have Rook grab her and begin to attack her with tickles.
"Now now Mila what did I say about using that nick name." Rook says teasingly continuing her relentless assault.
"To to to not too." Mila howls in laughter. "Please mercy." Mila begs.
After 20 more seconds of tickling Rook agrees and lets her go.
Smiling at the two women near her Rook feels happy more so than ever with Feb death watch.
'Thank you Avona for everything.'
(Morelian courtyard).
Whenever a governor was elected they were given tho former royal palace as their home. The Morelian royal family had retired wishing for a more democratic society to take its place 100 years ago.
The palace was still used as a place of gathering whenever the governor had an announcement they wanted to address to the people.
The last time this was down was where avona announced the CIS was at war with the republic.
Now there came the eager anticipation at their governess announcement.
(Avona POV).
I ran my speech in my head while I ascended the steps to the platform where I would be giving my address.
I wanted it to go well and the reason for my speech was not conventional to say the least.
Approaching the entrance as I took a deep breath and the cheers nearly deafened me.
Civilians were gathered behind the near and orderly ranks of droids and morelian defense forces. In front of them on a platform below me stood the knights and mandalorians.
Looking at the crowd I began my speech.
"People of Morelia as you know 5 months ago the republic launched an attack against our glorious confederacy on geonosis." There were shouts of agreement.
"The republic called the action justified because we were going to attack them. We all know the truth though.
The republic wished to crush our rights and continue their exploitation of the outer rim as had been down for centuries." There were more cheers of agreement and some shouts of outrage at the republic.
"People of Morelia the republic claims to be justified in its actions. But we all know that their only reason for war is to try and make us bow to them by force.
But I will never let that happen." I cried out. The people yelled their support for me as many surges forward forcing the military to hold back the overly patriotic crowd.
"And so everyone I wish for you to know my stand so you have no doubts regarding my loyalty.
If the republic was so great why did we leave. Because we were exploited.
If the Jedi are the bringers of peace how come when pirates and slavers were running a round smock across the outer and mid rim they simply at back in their ivory towers.
The confederacy is held back by its droid armies we are becoming like the Jedi letting others do our dirty work for us." The cheers of agreement were deafening.
"And so people of Morelia I have one question for you all. Just as I stand on the front lines to protect you.
WILL YOU ALL STAND BY ME."
An: that's a wrap a lot longer then usual. A per norm I hope you all liked this chapter and are looking forward to more coming soon.
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