A/N: This chapter takes place before the Clone Wars Episode "Bombad Jedi", so expect many changes. Also, this chapter is over 12,000 words! Usually it would be 6,000 or 9000 words.

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==========The Fallen Huntsman==========
Chapter 6:
"NEGOTIATIONS IN RODIA, THE SEPARATIST MILITIA"

After Jaune's Attack and Counterattack
against The Republic Forces, C.I.S.
General Loathsome, has successfully
conquered all of the Christophsis.

With the planet under control, Trench
has set up a blocked over the planet.
Amongst the large wave of ships is the
Munificent Star Frigate: The Huntsman
Commandeered by Captain Jaune.

However, his next task will require lots
of negotiations towards the neutral
planet of Rodia.

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~3rd POV~

Two hours after the Separatist occupation of Christophsis and Jaune's first successful space battle, during the invasion, General Loathsom was able to overwhelm the Christophsis Defense force in the planet, while Admiral Trench sets up his fleet to form a blockade around the planet preventing anyone to escape Christophsis, also preparing for any Republic Counter-Attack.

They were successful on the Occupation, however they now have to deal with insurgents on the Planet.

At the moment now, Jaune Arc is in the Bridge of the "The Huntsman" and he is being debriefed of his departure to Rodia by Count Dooku, through the holographic projector, with OOM-116 is standing by Jaune's side while the Pilot Droids are seen working on the moniters.

"As you are aware of your mission, the planet Rodia was represented in the Galactic Senate by Senator Onaconda Farr. Republic supply ships en route to Rodia were destroyed by pirates, leading to many Rodians starving." Dooku explained.

"So, you want me to head to Rodia and negotiate for Senator Farr to leave the Galactic Senate and join the Separatist Alliance?" Jaune guessed.

"Indeed," Dooku nodded in confirmation, "...as the Republic has failed to deliver the supplies needed to feed the Rodians, the planet's populace is now suffering starvation and famine. And I need you, Captain Arc to negotiate with Senator Farr to join our cause. Do you understand?" Dooku said.

"Yes, my lord." Jaune bowed, which Dooku grinned in satisfaction.

"Very good... good luck on your task, Captain Arc." Before Dooku cuts transmission, Jaune quickly interjected.

"Sir, if I may interject, why are you asking me?" Dooku looks at Jaune with a raised eyebrow, "...I'm not disrespecting your decision or anything, I'm just asking. I'm no politician or a senator or a representative, I'm just a captain. I think any of the council members should be useful for this task."

"Hm, you're very observant Captain, impressive." Dooku complimented, "Originally, I planned to have Viceroy Gunray sent to be Rodia to have Senator Farr join the Separatist. However, the Viceroy is at the moment unavailable." Dooku explained.

"Hm... that makes sense... don't worry sir, I will do my best." Jaune said in a determined.

"We'll see..." Dooku said before cutting off transmission. Jaune then looks at his SIC and said.

"OOM-116, I want to have our fleet ready jump to Rodia." Jaune orders.

"Roger Roger!" OOM-116 saluted, before looking at Pilot Droids, "Prepare to make the jump to hyperspace, destination: Rodia. And give the order to the rest of our fleet."

"Roger Roger!" The Pilot Droids nodded as they start working on the console, while Jaune sat on his Command Chair.

Droids are seen typing in the coordinates, before B1-875 announces.

"Jumping into Hyperspace in 3... 2... 1!"

Four Munificent-Frigates soon jumps into hyperspace, to their destination in Rodia.

~Timeskip~
~Location: Rodia~

Their journey to Rodia, is relatively short as it took only 5 minutes to reach their destination, since Christophsis is close to Rodia, near the border of Hutt Space.

"We're 15 seconds to Rodia." OOM-116 informs Jaune.

"Good..." then stood up from his command chair, and looks at his SIC, "Have my Shuttle ready for deployment."

"Roger Roger!" OOM-116 complies, and com.links the Droids to have Jaune's Shuttle Ready.

"Sir, we're now exiting hyperspace." One of the Pilot Droids informs Jaune.

As he said that, Jaune's fleet exits hyperspace and over the planet Rodia.

"Very well... prepare my Shuttle for departure." Jaune ordered, looking at his SIC..." I want to have ten Droids to accompany me, just incase things gets out of hand." Jaune orders before, making his way out of the Bridge.

"Um sir, I don't think Rodia has a standing Military or Garrison or Militia." The Command Droid pointed out, seeing no reason to have ten Droids to accompany Jaune, since normally it would be only four Droids to accompany an commanding officer.

The bridge door slides open, before he leaves Jaune then looks at OOM-116 with a reassuring smile, "You never know, when the unexpected happens. A Jedi or a hidden Republic Garrison might be waiting for me down there. And besides incase a Republic Fleet arrives, you're here in the 'The Huntsman' and other Frigates to alert me."

"Uh... very well sir, good luck." OOM-116 said.

Jaune chuckles at his SIC's statement, "I don't believe... in luck." Jaune said, before leaving to the hanger.

As Jaune walks on the hanger of "The Huntsman", a the Sheathipede-class transport shuttle is seen at the center of the hanger, with a Droid Battalion consisting of ten B1 Battle Droid, standing in attention waiting for Jaune to arrive. This ship is also known as the Sheathipede-class shuttle and as the Neimoidian escort shuttle, was a short-range transport used by the Trade Federation and the Confederacy of Independent Systems.

As Jaune arrives to the Shuttle, one of the B1 Battle Droids walks up to him, and said "Sir, the Shuttle is ready."

"Good, now let's go. Let's not keep the Rodian Senator waiting." Jaune said.

"Roger Roger!" The B1-Series Droid complied.

Jaune and the ten Droids soon entered the Shuttle, before the Shuttle closes the ramp and closes the door. The Shuttle then ascends from the platform of the Hanger, and flies off to the planet surface of Rodia.

As the Shuttle arrives to one of dome cities, where Senator Farr is located, the Shuttle soon descends into one of the main hangers and lands, and Senator Farr is standing there waiting, along with other Rodians. As the Shuttle door opens and the ramp drops, ten Battle Droids storms out of the Shuttle, before standing in attention making way for the Captain. Jaune exits the Shuttle, walking pass his Battle Droids before standing infront of the Senator.

"Greetings Senator Farr, I'm Captain Jaune Arc. Member of the Separatist Alliance." Jaune bowed in respect, before the Senator.

"Greetings Captain Jaune Arc, what brings you here in Rodia?" Senator Farr asked.

"I believe it's best we discuss this somewhere comfortable." Jaune requested.

"Hm...very well." Senator Farr complies to his request as he and Jaune, along with those that are companying them following behind, heads to a conference room where Jaune will discuss his terms.

~Small time-skip~

Jaune and Senator Farr are in the conference room, across each other on the table with Jaune's Droids and other Rodians in the sidelines.

Unfortunately, negotiations are not going well for the Separatist Captain.

"You want us to join the Separatist Alliance, in exchange for Supplies for my people?" Senator Farr summarized with a frown, the Rodians murmured among themselves at the terms given.

"Yes," Jaune said, and also able to hide his nervousness, "...if you join the Separatist Alliance, in return you will be given the doubled amount of supplies than the Republic has given you, which they have failed to do..."

After Jaune gave his terms to Senator Farr, the Rodian Senator is hesitant, whether or not he should accept or decline. He place his hand under his chin and thought, before speaking.

"Hm... if I may voice my opinion, it sounds like your giving me an ultimatum, and I can see two outcomes of this." Senator Farr said, before speaking, "...I believe if I decline, then my people will continue to starve until the Republic arrives with the supplies needed for my people to survive. And if I join the Separatist Alliance, my people will be given the supplies needed, but Rodia's allegiance with Galactic Republic will be broken." Senator Farr concluded.

The Rodian Senator held a conflicted look and thought on which decision he should choose, whether he should break his allegiance with the Galactic Republic and join the Separatist, or decline the offer and his people will starve until the Republic arrives with the supplies, which would take a while.

Jaune notices the look of conflict in his face, and decides to interject.

"Look, Senator Farr..." Senator Farr looks back at Jaune, "...I understand you hold a high position in the Republic Senate, but please understand that Republic is full of corruption and Members of the Separatist Council and the Separatist Parliament wants to change that." Jaune explains, in a serious and honest tone, before continuing, "...Many planets wants to secede from the Republic and yet the Republic refused their request, and the Jedi will do nothing, the Jedi are no longer the peace keepers we know in the past, but are bodyguards to the Republic. And also, the unfair heavy taxation that many Outer Rim worlds and colonies have to endure every moment of their life."

Senator Farr, sees his point and asked, "...So you want us to partake of this revolution?"

Jaune shook his head at his statement.

"Senator Farr, this is not just a Revolution, this is a movement!" Jaune states firmly, "The Separatist movement consist Planets wanting to secede from the Republic due to its corruption and heavy Taxation on the Outer Rim Colonies. The many planets that joins the Separatist wants to have its own independence, to be govern for themselves." Jaune paused a bit, as many Rodians are interested on what he has to say more.

Jaune then continues.

"...The Confederacy is indeed helping improving livelihood of those worlds, who are suffering greatly under the Republic. For example, one of our most important secession is from the Ambrian Sector, represented by Ukyo, a cluster of agricultural worlds near Rishi. These worlds and many like them had been neglected by the Republic for centuries, treated merely as bread baskets, instead of proper worlds with their citizens in need. They seceded and stuck with us, and the Separatist Parliament paid much more to their needs than Republic has ever did." Jaune said, as many Rodians see more reason to join the Separatist and leave the Republic, and Senator Farr is beginning to see that.

Jaune stands up and continues.

"You may call it a revolution, buts it's a revolution for independence, a revolution all Outer Rim worlds and other planets to have their independence, to succeed from the Republic." Jaune explains, he notices many Rodians in the room are interested on what Jaune is going to say, before continuing.

"...Look what happened in Naboo few years ago, when the Trade Federation invaded, what did the Republic and Jedi do? NOTHING!" Jaune exclaims which, some of the Rodians flinch when they hear his voice raise tone, "...And what about Outer Rim colonies that were invaded and suffering from pirate attacks, and plagues, did the Republic and Jedi give assistance? No they didn't and they neglect to do so! Do you understand what I'm explaining Senator? The Republic only cares for the inner core worlds and the mid world rims, while the Outer Rim colonies suffer and many of their citizens has experienced poverty, heavy taxation and worst of all, plagues, raids and pirates attacks." Jaune listed many more reasons why the Republic is corrupted, and why they should leave.

Senator Farr understands his points and ask, "and if what you're saying is true, then why did the war happened?"

Jaune scoffs before speaking. "Why do you think the war started in the first place? The Separatist never wanted war, it was the only last resort if all negotiations fail. The Republic left us no choice. And you may wondering if we started, no we didn't. It wasn't the Separatist and it wasn't the Republic, it was the Jedi Order and Senator Padme amilida." Jaune said bluntly.

"What?" Senator Farr said in surprise by the fact that Jaune is bring Padme into this accusation, "How can you be sure of this?"

"They trespass into a restricted territory, without permission. That's what started the war, from what I've been told, the Separatist originally were planning on introducing the new Government through diplomacy. As I said before, war is last resort to use. But thanks to Senator Amidala and the Jedi's interventions, they started the war..." Jaune said truthfully, "...and they accuse us to attack the Republic when they were the ones who attacked us first, how ironic."

The many Rodians in the conference rooms agrees to this statement while Senator Farr thought, on what to do.

Jaune sighs before sitting back down and spoke, "I hope you consider this, Senator..."

Senator Farr thought for a moment and shares some glances with Rodians inside the conference for approval, before standing up.

"Mr Arc, your negotiations are admirable and full of inspiration. Not only you promised us supplies, but you also promise us a better future for Rodia and their people, and you let us see the corruption of the Republic..."

Jaune looks at them, hopeful for their answer.

"I, Senator Farr and behalf of the people of Rodia, agrees to join with the Separatist Alliance." Then the Rodians in the sidelines, starts clapping and cheering.

Jaune let's out a sigh of relief and satisfaction, seeing the success on negotiating them to join the Separatist Cause.

Jaune then stretch his arm out and said, "Welcome to the Confederacy my friend..." The Senator smiled in response and shook his hand.

"Thank you, Captain Arc." Senator Farr, said gratefully before letting go of his hand and speaking, "...before we seal this agreement, is there anything you might want to add?"

"Yes..." Jaune said, "...it has something to do with a new military division of mine..."

"Oh? And what will that be?" Senator Farr asked.

Jaune glances at Rodians in the room, and he notices they held curious looks aswell, he observes the Rodians around him before looking back at the Former-Republic Senator.

"I could... use some volunteers..." Jaune stated.

~Timeskip, A Week Later~

A week after Rodia has joined the Separatist Alliance, which is unknown to the Republic, and as promised, the supplies from the Separatist has arrived, after Jaune reported his success to Count Dooku and Admiral Trench. And the situation Rodia is stabilize as the famine and starvation the people of Rodia experience, is now fixed.

In one of the Dome Cities, Jaune watches in satisfaction as many Separatist Shuttles enter the dome cities settlements of Rodia with B1 Battle Droids distributing supplies and giving Shelter to many Rodians, to which people of Rodia gave their thanks to Jaune Arc and Separatist Parliament for their generosity (except if you're Nute Gunray or the Separatist Council). All of Rodia are more grateful for this.

After negotiations with Rodia being a success, Jaune reveals his idea for a new military division to be made in Rodia.

This Military Division is known as The Separatist Militia.

The Separatist Militia, or the Confederacy Militia or SM for short, is a Military Division that focus on having the local residence join the armed forces as a Militia Garrison or planetary defense force as volunteers, or conscription if necessary. Unlike most militias, The Separatist Militia will be trained with the basic soldier training, enough hold ground against any Republic forces, from skirmishing, holding fortifications until a relief force arrives or reinforcements, but will be rarely used in offensive campaigns if needed or necessary. They will go through two months of Military training before being put in service.

Senator Farr agrees to have this new Military Division to be trained in Rodia for now, with Count Dooku approving the project aswell. Fortunately, Jaune was able to get a good handful of volunteers about over 160 Rodians wants to join as a Local Militia for the Now-Separatist Rodia, something that Jaune didn't expect. He expected at least 25 or 50 Rodians to Volunteer.

Jaune also informed Senator Farr that with war will soon come to Rodia since he is now an ally to Separatist Cause and the Republic will soon know about his secession, he told him that the Rodian Recruits will undergo two months of Military training. To which the Senator understood.

With 160 Rodians joining, this marks the Military New Unit of Rodia called "1st Rodia Company."

The age of the Rodians Volunteers are over 18-26 years old.

Jaune spent the first week training the Rodians, using the knowledge that Admiral Trench taught him during his time in the Officer Academy. Pretty much the Rodians understood what he is teaching.

He taught them the basics of using any weaponry ranging from Light-Blasters to Heavy-Blasters, to Anti-Vehicle Weapons.

~Flashback: First Day on training the Rodians~

In the Training Area, The Rodians stood in attention with their arms behind their back as B1 Battle Droids place two weapon crates, both filled with E-5 Blasters and E-5C Blaster, beside Jaune who is observing the trainees as they stood in attention.

And in the the sidelines, Senator Farr is seen observing the scene.

After the Droids placed the Wepaons crates, the Droid then stood beside Jaune's side as June observed. A few seconds of silence, je spoke up.

"Attention!!" The Rodians straighten, as Jaune paced infront from the Rodian Recruits, "...this here is your first day of being a part of the Separatist Militia! Remember this, you will have to adapt and follows the rules here, disobedience and insubordination will be met with punishment! You will all address me as Captain or Sir! Is that understood?!" Jaune shouted with authority as he face the Rodians.

"Sir, Yes Sir!" The Recruits responded, to which Jaune is satisfied with the response.

"Good... with war raging on you will all undergo two months of Military training, before being sent into service, the purpose of the Separatist Militia is to be a planetary local defense force against any Republic attack. Though Droids are a good enough defense, but it takes more brain than brawn to defeat an enemy." Jaune explained as the Rodians recruits listened.

Jaune paused before speaking up.

"...For those who wants to reconsider joining, you are free to turn back, there's no shame on doing so..." Jaune added as he is met with silence.

A few minutes of tense silence, none of the Rodians didn't leave nor reconsiders, they just stood there showing their commitment to the cause to which Jaune is satisfied with.

"Good..." Jaune said, "...Now, before we being training, head in the makeshift-barracks and put on your uniform and equipment, B1-011 will show you there." Jaune orders, to which the Rodians complies and follows the B1-011 into the barracks.

After a few minutes the Recruits comes back wearing their Separatist Militia Uniform, their uniform consist of a Simple Blue Tunic, plastoid combat shoulder pads, plastoid combat armor chest piece, plastoid combat armor leggings and gloves, that protects them from the blasters overheating.

When everyone is back to their positions, Jaune then nods to the B1 Droid to pick up the E-5 Blaster and present it to the trainees, to which the Droid complies.

Jaune gestures trainees' attention at the Droid holding the E-5 Blaster, who is presenting it to the troops, "...this is here is a E-5 Blaster Rifle, commonly used by the Droid Army, constructed by Baktoid Armor Workshop." Jaune explains as he watches the Recruits listen closely.

"Though as they are powerful, they are light and somewhat inaccurate, unfortunately these were not meant to be used by organic beings. If you're using the E-5 Blaster, be careful when firing it too long. If fired too long it would be difficult for any organic to use it, so be careful when using it." Jaune explains carefully, as many Rodians understood this knowledge aswell.

Jaune then gestures to the triggers of the E-5 Blaster for the Rodians to see, "...The E-5 Blaster has two triggers, the upper trigger fires a standard semi-automatic fire. While the bottom trigger here, when be held down could fire continuously, until it ran out of gas, which is 500 shots." Jaune explains the trigger mechanisms of the E-5 Blaster to the Recruits.

Jaune gives back the blaster back to Droid before he looks back at the recruits, "Luckily, you'll be wearing gloves that will protect your hands from being burnt when the Blaster overheats."

And with that said, the Rodians Recruits walks up to the weapon crates and each grabs an E-5 Blaster before walking back to their positions.

"Good, we'll start off in a shooting range..." Jaune said, as he gesture the recruits to follow him to shooting range.

When they reached the shooting range, Jaune ordered ten Rodians to step forward. Ten Rodians steps forward as they face the target dummies, which are Clone Trooper dummies.

And through out the whole day, the recruits did their training and other forms of Military exercises.

~Flashback Ends~

During that day, he divided the 160 Rodian volunteers into 6 Platoons each.

A single Platoon consist of 3 squads/sections, a squad consist of 15 troops. One of the members will be a commanding officer of the platoon, the other will be a sergeant, both whom will lead their teams into battle alongside the platoon leader.

The each squad will be lead by a corporal/sergeant, with two members specialized in using Anti-Vehicle Wepaons, with two being heavy-blaster Wepaons, one being a Medic and with the other ten members being Privates, wielding E-5 Blaster.

The commanding officer of each platoons/Squads, were chosen by Jaune Arc. He only choose squad leaders based around their skills, and commitment. As long they are competent.

He trained and disciplined the Rodians to be an effective fighting force, though it took time for volunteered Rodians to adapt and accept the training conditions taught to them, they still have a long way to finish their training.

However, one Rodian out of the 160 volunteers stood out of from the most which caught Jaune's interest.

His name is Ondro Thuc, a Lieutenant and Platoon Leader of the "1st Rodia Company" and a leader of his own squad.

He's a dark-yellow rodian with red-colored eyes. And one of the Rodians that Jaune sees potential of being a commanding officer. He watched how Ondro led his fellow troops, and how he coordinates tactics and battle strategies, including how he fairs in combat. He follows orders, and sometimes questions them. Needless to say, Jaune is impress.

Right now, Jaune is observing the Rodian volunteers doing their drills in the Training Area, with their commanding officers training them, and Ondro is what got his attention. He observes, how Ondro is leading his troops, and uses the same lessons that Jaune taught him to his squad mates.

"Alright, troops! Remember the drill!" Ondro shouted, as his 15 squad mates stood in attention. "Ready your blasters!"

His squad then held their E-5 Blaster/E-5C Blasters at the ready.

"Aim at the targets!" He ordered, to which his squad aims their blasters at the Clone Dummies

"FIRE!!"

His Squad fires their blasters at the dummies, as the projectiles impact the dummy Clone Trooper.

As the Rodians Volunteers continues firing upon the dummies, Jaune notes on how the accuracy of the Rodians improve significantly, which he is satisfied with.

After minutes on watching the Rodians doing their drills, such as shooting at the Dummy clones and making strategies, a small cough behind Jaune catches his attention.

He looks behind to see Senator Farr with a worried expression, "Senator Farr, is there anything you need..."

"Uh... yes, I would like to discuss you with something important..." Senator Farr said urgently.

Jaune raised an eyebrow as he gestures the Rodian Senator to continue, the Senator nodded and said.

"It's about an old friend coming here..."

Senator Farr then discussed that Senator Padmé Amidala is sent by Supreme Chancellor Palpatine on a secret mission to Rodia to negotiate peace. Unbeknownst to Padmé, she doesn't realize that Farr has joined sides with the Separatist. When Senator Farr got a glimpse of Padme's arrival, he gets concerned that it will not sit well with Captain Arc, so at the moment now he's discussing about the representative of Naboo's arrival to Rodia.

"So a Senator of the Republic is arriving to Rodia at this moment?"  Jaune asked in a neutral tone, after hearing Senator Farr's concern.

"Y-Yes Captain Arc..." Senator Farr stuttered a bit.

"Hm... a Senator of Republic here on Separatist Territory..." Jaune hummed as thought, while Senator Farr seems to be a bit nervous about Jaune's response.

Jaune let's out a small smile, "She's allowed entrance for now, since she's old friend of yours, so I'll let this slip for now, and I'll have the rest of my fleet return back with more supplies."

Senator Farr lets out a sigh of relief, "Thank Mr. Arc."

Jaune nodded before making his way back to the training area.

~Small Time-skip~

When Senator Farr got word that Padmé Amidala is now arriving, he sent out one of his servants to bring Padme to him.

Senator Farr is seen standing, facing a pond deep in his thoughts. That is until he heard feminine voice speaking in Rodian, he looks behind him and sees Padmé. He lets out a small smile, and greeted back before Padmé pulls him into a hug.

"I've missed you so much." Padmé said with smile, before breaking from the hug.

"I did not expect you come here," Senator Farr said, "...We are such a small and humble system."

Then they both start to have a small walk, as they discuss.

"Uncle Ono, you are very important to me. We've been friends since I was a little girl, when you were my father's strongest ally in the Senate." Padme explains, "...Rodia is very important to the Republic, and of course I'd come to help you."

Senator Farr face then turns to a scowl, before speaking.

"You speak of friendship I have not witnessed of late. Where was the Republic when our supply ships were destroyed by pirates? Where was the Republic as my people starved? We have been stranded out here without any help at all." Senator Farr said, with disdain about the Republic for not giving the supplies needed for his people, to which Padmé has a face of guilt.

"I know it is not your fault," Senator Farr said, before facing "...but my people starve all the same."

"I'm sure the Republic Senate will approve a relief effort. The vote was postponed, but you will get your food." Padmé reasoned.

Senator Farr sighed and said, "...I am sorry. It is too late, my sweet. The Separatist Captain named Jaune Arc has promised to support us with a very generous relief effort. He is giving us food, ships, and protection."

Padmé raised an eyebrow, "...Who's Jaune Arc?"

"It's best, I show you..." Senator Farr then lead Padmé to where Jaune is.

Padme was reluctant to follow Senator Farr, but follows anyways.

By the time Senator Farr and Padmé arrives, they were confronted by two Battle Droids guarding the entrance of the training area, to which Padmé tense seeing Separatist Battle Droids here.

She also questioned how the hell did she not notice any Separatist Droids walking around.

"Hold it!" The B1 Battle Droid stopped them, "State, your business."

"Yes... permission to enter the Training Area..." Senator Farr states.

The two Droids glance at each other before looking back at the Rodian Senator, "Um...Senator, there's a Republic Senator right behind you..." the Droid pointed.

"Captain Arc approves of this, there's nothing to worry about..." Senator Farr assured.

The Droids then looks at each other again, unsure what to do, before shrugging.

"Alright... don't cause trouble." The B1 Battle Droid warned, before making his way out.

Senator Farr nodded acknowledged and walks in the training area, while Padmé was reluctant to follow.

When she enters the training area, her eyes widen in shock to see Rodians training for the Separatist Cause.

She sees Rodian Recruits in a practice range, shooting at the Clone Dummies with steady blaster fire and accuracy, next she sees Rodians doing push ups, sit-ups, marches, and other military exercises. Including Squad Leaders, training their squad-mates in making strategies.

"Uncle Uno, what's going on here?" Padme asked in a worried tone, as she turns to him.

One of the Battle Droids passing by them overhears the nickname and thought, 'Wait, Senator Farr is an Uncle!? The kriff!?' He thought before walking away.

Senator Farr simply looks at her and replied.

"You see Senator Padme, about a week ago after we agreed on terms to join the Separatist, Captain Arc proposed for a new military division to be made for the defense of any Separatist Controlled worlds, it's known as the Separatist Militia..." Senator Farr explained.

"The Separatist Militia?" Padme questioned.

"Yes... but don't worry, the Rodians here were not conscripted. More so, they volunteered to join, over 160 of them joined the Rodian Separatist Militia forming the '1st Rodia Company'. It's small, but it will soon expand." Senator Farr explains, as he watches Rodian training.

Padme returns her gaze on the Rodians training with a concerned expression, as she watches how they are trained to fight against the Republic which means one thing, Rodia will soon join the war against the Republic.

Padme looks back at Senator Farr with pleading eyes and said, "Uncle Ono, you need to reconsider, the Separatist will bring war to your system just as he did to mine many years ago..."

Senator Farr then looks at her again.

"Reconsider? It's already too late, we joined the Separatist a week ago, they are able deliver the double amount of supplies that the Republic has failed to do so. I'm sorry, but I can't... I have to do this for my people and Captain Arc has shown us so many promises." Senator Farr retorted, "Beside, a Separatist Frigate just arrived in time to give us our supplies."

And true to his words, over Rodia airspace a Lucrehulk-Battleship appears out of hyperspace over the planet Rodia below, then hundreds of Separatist Shuttles flies out of the Hangers of the Lucrehulk-Battleship towards the dome cities.

Back on the planet surface, Padme watches as some Separatist Shuttles flies inside the dome city and lands on the docking bays with some Rodians waiting for them to get the supplies.

Padme is now getting nervous, seeing that there's no way to convince Senator Farr to leave or re-consider returning to returning to the Republic, when the CIS has already did where the Republic has failed to do, give the supplies needed for Rodia.

One of the Separatist Shuttle lands on the landing zone close to the Training yard, a few Separatist Militia Rodians Recruits stops their training and walks towards the Shuttle as B1 Battle Droids helps unload the cargo with their aid.

Padme looks back Senator Farr and asked, "Where is Captain Arc?"

Senator Farr, simply pointed where Jaune is and her gaze lands on Jaune who is standing seen with two Battle Droids by his side, instructing the Rodians recruits at a shooting range doing their daily drills, where they are be improving their accuracy using the E-5 Blaster. Distance of the Shooting Range is around 150ft.

"Alright..." Jaune begins, as the Rodians Recruits stood in attention and in line formation, "Ready!"

The recruits then grip their E-5 Blaster on the ready.

"Aim!"

The Recruits then trained their blaster on Clone Trooper Dummies, with their blaster primed and ready.

"FIRE!!!"

The Rodians fires a volley of lasers at the Clone Trooper dummies, successfully hitting their target. They fired another volley of lasers again, hitting their target. This continues a few times before Jaune shouted, with his mechanical arm raised.

"Cease Fire!" Jaune orders as the Rodians stops firing. Jaune inspects the damage caused on the Clone Dummies and said to the trainers with a pleased smile.

"Wonderful job, you're improving a lot. Remember, what we've learned! In real battle, it will be a life and death situation, remember your training and be careful, is that clear!" Jaune said.

Rodians saluted.

"By your command, Captain!" The Rodians replied.

"Very good, Now continue practicing, you still have a two months to finish your training..."

"By your command!" The Rodians shouted.

As the Rodians then went back to their training as Jaune let's out a sigh of satisfaction before muttering, "They have a lot of training to go through before they face the battle."

Jaune then hears footsteps behind him and looks back to Senator Farr and Senator Padme walking towards him.

"Ah... Senator Farr," Jaune then notice Amidala "...is this the Republic Senator you're talking about?" Jaune asked.

"Yes..." Senator Farr nodded, before looking back at Padme, "Senator Padme, this here is Jaune Arc, he's the Separatist Captain that brought supplies to Rodia and the same time making a Military Division here aswell."

Jaune notices the frown on Senator Padme's face, and it's obvious to Jaune that Padme is not happy that Rodia, one of the Republic's former-allies, decides to join the Separatist.

"It seems our Republic Senator here is not happy about something... I believe we should talk about this, privately..." Jaune insisted.

"Agreed..." Senator Farr agrees, as he, Jaune along with the two Battle Droids, and Padme walks to the Senatorial Residence where they could talk privately about the situation at hand.

Meanwhile with at the Docking Bay, Jar Jar and C-3PO are seen standing around the docking bay as they hear noises from the swamp, followed by... farting? (WTF?)

"How rude. I'm afraid the local swamp life doesn't have a very high opinion of us." C-3PO commented.

"Whaten dey speaking?" Jar Jar asked.

"I couldn't possibly repeat it." C-3PO admitted.

The creatures in the swamp continues to let out more noise from swamp.

"Theesa swamp dwellers just like meesa will convince them of our good fellowship!" Jar Jar said as he walks towards the ledge of the bay.

"Do be careful, Jar Jar. I don't think they're quite like your friends on Naboo." The Protocol Droid warns the Gungan.

As Jar Jar reaches the ledge, he hears more unknown noises from the swamp and he attempts to communicate to them. Which Jar Jar starts speaking gibberish nonsense to the creatures, in return the creatures of the swamp replied with more unknown roars, and nosied.

"Meesa make contact!" Jar Jar exclaims, turning to C-3PO before looking back at the source where the unknown noises are.

"Oh dear..." The Protocol Droid said in worry.

Jar Jar then starts shouting out gibberish nonsense, to which the creature of the swamp responded with angry noises followed by throwing some native fruits at the trio to which Jar Jar was able to dodge, but unfortunately C-3PO got hit in the faceplate by the fruit.

"Oh!" C-3PO exclaims when the fruit hits his faceplate, "I don't think that requires translation."

I think what Jar Jar was trying to say 'they're friend' but I think from the creature's perspective, it sounded like Jar Jar was insulting their mother.

Jar Jar then walks up to C-3PO and wipes the content from his faceplate.

"Thisen is a different swamp altogether." Jar Jar commented.

Before C-3PO could reply the sound of a Separatist Shuttles flies over before landing next to the Naboo Starship, to which alerts the Gungan and Proctocal Droid seeintranslation plate Shuttle.

"Oh my star! Jar Jar, it's a Separatist Shuttle!" C-3PO exclaims in alarm.

"Whatsa Separatist doing here?!" Jar Jar asked, equally alarmed.

They exclaim upon seeing the Separatist Shuttle, then they hear the sound of clanking footsteps behind them and they see Battle Droids walking through the doorway of the Hanger-Bay towards the Separatist Shuttle.

"Battle Droids!" C-3PO exclaims as the Droids march towards the Shuttle, barely noticing the panicking Protocol Droid and Gungan.

"Weesa in trouble now!" Jar Jar exclaims before he runs inside the ship with C-3PO following behind him, unfortunately Jar Jar pressed button that slowly closes the ramp, leaving the C-3PO behind.

"Wait for me!" C-3PO calls out.

Jar Jar attempts to pull C-3PO inside the ship, unfortunately he ends up slipping and falling on top of the C-3PO.

"Jar Jar, you great webfoot, you're squashing my circuits!" C-3PO said.

While Jar Jar and C-3PO were in a panic, the Battle Droids that were sent collect the the supplies from the Shuttle just stood there, confused by Jar Jar and C-3PO's antics, and while a cricket noise is heard somewhere.

One of the Battle Droids spoke, "Uh... what is their problem?"

"I dunno, maybe they are playing?" Another Battle Droid said before holding up a crate filled with supplies.

"They look like they're panicking rather than playing..." the Battle Droid, who is checking the crate, pointed out as Jar Jar attempts to stand up only to trip accidentally on the Protocol Droid again.

"Meh... Maybe it's nothing serious." Other Battle Droid dismisses as the rest of the Droids carry the supplies to the Rodians populace, leaving behind whatever Jar Jar and C-3PO were doing.

After their somewhat encounter with the Battle Droids, C-3PO and Jar Jar manages to enter the ship as they discuss what they witness.

"Jar Jar, if the Separatist is here, then they must have kidnapped Mistress Padme!" C-3PO exclaims.

"Weesa call for back up?" Jar Jar suggested.

"Indeed we should, we must contact Chancellor Palpatine immediately!" C-3PO said as he walks towards the ship's controls and starts contacting the chancellor.

After a few seconds, the hologram of Palpatine appears.

"Ah, C-3PO... what brings you here today?" Palpatine said.

"Chancellor! Thank the stars you accepted our call! We require in immediate assistance to Rodia, the Separatist are here at Rodia and I fear that Senator Padme is in danger!" C-3PO reported, in a panic tone.

"...Oh my, this is rather concerning. There's a Republic Fleet nearby, I'll send in help as much help as I can." Palpatine reassured.

"Oh thank you, we'll be waiting..." C-3PO said in relief.

Soon they cut transmission and waited for a Republic Task force to arrive soon to 'save' Padme.

~Planet: Rodia, Senatorial Residence~

"Trying to bring war?!" Jaune exclaims at the accusation.

"Yes! You're training Radians to fight against the Republic, I doubt Rodia would even bother giving you their people as soldiers!" Padme accused.

On the background, Senator Farr, OOM-116 and along with two Battle Droids watches the two bicker.

'Did I not told her that the Rodians volunteered and were willing to fight for Rodia?' Senator Farr thought, as Jaune and Padme argued.

"Listen here Senator, the Rodians were not forced or conscripted into Military service! They volunteered to join the war against the Republic!" Jaune retorted, before continuing "...And beside, I'm not bringing war to Rodia, I'm bringing supplies and protection that Rodia need, which I have to remind you that Republic has failed to do!" Jaune counters.

"The Republic does everything in power to help the people of the Outer Rim!" Padme argues back.

"And yet it's ineffectiveness is not helping the Outer Rim worlds, more so only showing that they are failing time, and time again!" Jaune retorted.

"The Republic Senate will approve a relief effort. The vote was postponed, but Rodia will get their supplies!" Padmé argues.

"And For how long Senator? How long before the Rodians die from starvation and famine?!" Jaune counters back.

"It will takes time, but the Republic is doing everything to meet the demands and needs for the Outer Rim!" Padme said.

"Oh really, then what about the people of Jabiim?" That immediately got Senator Amidala to go silent, she opens her mouth to counters but she doesn't know what to say to counter his argument.

"...the Jabiimis suffered from Pirates attacks and plagues, and the Republic did nothing to help despite Jabiim's membership while the Separatist were the ones that helped! And how about the Abrimian Sector? Did the Republic even dared to help!?" Jaune shouted as he listed more planets and systems that the Republic and Jedi neglect to help, to which Senator Padme cannot think of a way to counter his argument.

Usually she would have countered immediately but it's one of those situations where she cannot win this argument.

Seeing her silence as an answer, Jaune decides to speaks up.

"...And this leads us to here now, the so-called Galactic Republic neglects to give the demands needed for Rodia, while the Separatist are successful in doing what the Republic has failed to do! And plus, if the Galactic Senate just let the Outer Rim worlds and Separatist Planets secede from the Republic, we will not be having this war in the first place! Don't you see Senator, you're so blinded by your loyalty to the Republic that you neglect the fact that the Republic betrayed you and your people ten years ago! And you happened to turn a blind eye to your people's suffering over the Republic!" Jaune reminded her to which she flinched at that reminder, as Jaune continues.

"...also, if you still have a grudge with one of our members in the Separatist Council, which is the Trade Federation, for the invasion of Naboo then you should blame the Republic for that! While it's true Trade Federation is the one that triggers the Invasion of Naboo, the only reason why they did it is because of the Republic's law on raising taxes in Outer Rim world, where many of its populace live in poverty!" Jaune exclaims, "...seems rather unfair to tax the poor, when they can barely survive a day to day life..." Jaune Arc said with so much disdain of the Republic, to which Senator Farr frowns hearing more of the corruption of the Republic while Senator Amidala can only remain silent.

Seeing the Naboo Senator's silence, he continues.

"...you accuse me about me bringing war to Rodia, while I'm here helping the Livelihood of Rodia, while you and that kriffing Republic does nothing to help, but let's the people of Rodia suffer from starvation or even famine!!"

Padme once again flinches at the raised tone of his voice while Senator Farr can only wince a bit.

There was tense silence between trio, until Jaune spoke up.

"..And you accuse the Separatist attacking the Republic, when it was you and the Jedi that started the war in the first place, plus it was the Republic that launched the first attack! Not the Separatist!" Jaune shouted, "I wouldn't be surprise if the Republic decides to attack Rodia now!"

And just like that a hologram on the desk activates as a hologram of a Tactical Droid appears catching their attention

"Captain, We got company!" The Tactical Droid informs him.

"What is It?" Jaune asked facing the Tactical Droid.

"Three Republic Venator appeared out of hyperspace! Rodia is are under Republic attack!" The Tactical Droid informs urgently.

"WHAT!?" Jaune, Senator Farr, OOM-116 and Senator Padme exclaims in shock.

"Sir, what are your orders?" The Tactical Droid asked, as the hologram glitches a bit due to the Republic Venator's weapons hitting them as the shields of the Lucrehulk Battleship is holding.

Jaune recomposes himself and orders, "Keep the Republic in bay, while I prepare a defensive position!"

"Sir, the probability of a successful defense is by 40.096%." The Tactical Droid calculated.

"Then inform Admiral Trench of the attack! Inform him we're need in need of Reinforcements!" Jaune ordered.

"As you wish, sir." The Tactical Droid acknowledges as the hologram disappears.

~Over Rodia~

The Republic Venators fires their turbo-lasers at the Lucrehulk, as they send their Starfighters towards the Lucrehulk.

On the Lucre-hulk Battleship, the Tactical Droid looks over at the Pilots Droids as the battleship's shields resisted from each shot from Republic Venators' turobolasers.

"Increase power to shields, and increase our firepower on our turbo-lasers. Send out all available fighters to engage enemy starfighters, and make sure they make a clear path so we can send out our hyena bombers to engage the Venators. Inform Admiral Trench to send in reinforcements!" The Tactical Droid commands urgently.

"Roger Roger!" The Pilot Droids complies to the order as they increase power to shields and firepower of the Lucre-hulk as it fires their Turbo-lasers at the Venators, as Vulture Droids out of their hanger to face their adversary using the usual swarm tactics while one of the Pilot Droids sends an encrypt message to Admiral Trench to send in reinforcements to reinforce the defense of Rodia.

As the Lucrehulk and the Venators trade turbo-laser fire, both Starfighters soon meet and a dogfight between the V-19 Torrent Fighters and Vulture Droids ensue. For the dogfight, the Lucrehulk-Battleship engaged two thirds do their Vulture Droids to counter the Republic's Starfighters, leaving the remaining Vulture Droids on the Lucrehulk as reserves while Republic sent most of their Starfighters to fight against Vulture Droid swarm.

A squad of V-19 Torrent Fighters were pursuing a few Vultures Droid from behind trying to eliminate them, but this was easily thwarted when another squadron of Vulture Droids flew from behind the Clone Fighters and fires their weapons at the Enemy Starfighters, eliminating them. A few Vulture Droids are destroyed by a squad of Republic fighters and the fight between the two sides continues.

Inside the Venator leading this attack, is the Republic Rear Admiral Lower Half, who is watching the Space Battle infront of him, analyzing the battle as a Bridge Officer approaches him.

"Sir, our fighters are engaging the enemy ..." The Republic Officer informs him.

"Good, send in the Commander Gree's squad and the Clone for an Assault, I want Senator Padme rescued and alive, and liberate the planet from the Separatist!" The Republic Admiral orders.

"Sir yes sir!" The Republic Officer complies as he gave out the order to the Clones to dispatch Commander Gree's squad and other clones to siege the Dome City, where Senator Padme is located and the same place where Separatist Militia will set up a defensive position.

While on the planet below, the Separatist Militia Defense forces are preparing a defensive position against their adversary.

~ In the Surface of Rodia~

Back with Jaune inside at the Dome Cities, with Republic surprise attack and besieging Rodia, Jaune has to set up a Defensive position until reinforcements arrive.

He looks at Senator Farr, who has a face of concern, before Jaune said, "Rodia will soon besieged and no doubt will focus most of their efforts on attacking this settlement, have your people take shelter before the fighting begins while me and OOM-116 assemble rest of The Separatist Militia and any available Battle Droids here for a defensive position!"

Senator Farr nodded, and hurriedly runs towards the exit.

Before he would leave Jaune added, "Oh, and don't forget to bring Senator Padme to safety, two Droid will escort you as well!"

"Understood!" Senator Farr acknowledges before he looks at Padme with disappointment.

"Uncle Ono, let me exp-" Padme tried to explain to Senator Farr that she did not plan or expect on bringing the an army to Rodia, but Senator Farr interrupted.

"Save Your excuses/explanations later, I must keep my people safe." Senator Farr said sternly to which Padme got silent, but agrees anyways.

Jaune, OOM-116 and Senator Farr hurriedly got out of the building, with two Battle Droids accompanying Senator Farr and Senator Padme, while Jaune went to the training yard and com.links one of the Battles Droid operating one of the towers as security.

The Droid in the tower receives the transmission and answers, "Sir?"

"B1-558! Rodia is being besieged! Sound the Alarm! I want available all Droids to form a defense perimeter on all entrances!!" Jaune Arc urgently informs him.

"Roger Roger!" The Droid said in compliance and activates the alarm.

As the alarm set off, making the Rodians and Separatist Militia Rodians in high alert as they hear the speaker announce.

"WARNING! WARNING! REPUBLIC SIEGE IS UNDERWAY! ALL CITIZENS ARE TO HEAD TO THE UNDERGROUND SHELTERS, THIS IS NOT A DRILL! REPEAT, THIS IS NOT A DRILL!"

The citizens soon panics as they quickly take shelter into the underground shelters before the fight begins, while Senator Farr is guiding his people to safety.

Underground shelters are use to protect the citizens when an enemy siege happens, shelters are located underground which provides strong protection to the citizens of the settlement.

"Over here quickly! Into the underground shelters!" Senator Farr shouted as many Rodians enter the safety shelter for safety.

"Come on, be careful not push each other on the way!" One of Battle Droids said, as he helps the Rodians enter the shelter with a few Rodian Separatist Militia recruits helping as well.

Meanwhile, Jaune Arc and OOM-116 rushes into the training yards and sees the Rodians Recruits all grabbing weapons and also discussing what they should do for a defense. Fortunately Jaune arrives just in time, as the Rodian Recruits look at for Jaune instructions.

"War on Rodia is now upon us! Prepare to form a defensive position on all sides! Your training is cut short for now, we will hold out until reinforcements arrive! YOU WILL ALL FIGHT FOR YOUR INDEPENDENCE! YOU WILL FIGHT FOR RODIA!" Jaune encourages, and the recruits roared in agreement.

Jaune looks at Ondro and points at him "Lieutenant Ondro! You and your platoon will defend the docking bay! Don't let any Republic Soldier get through!"

Ondro saluted, "By your command!" He looks at his platoon and said, "You heard the Captain! Let's go!"

Ondro's platoon nodded in acknowledgment, quickly left the training area to the Docking Bay.

Ondro and his platoon quickly rushes towards the docking bay for a defensive position while Jaune and OOM-116 are instructing the other Rodians Platoon for their roles in the defense for Rodia.

Ondro and his platoon arrives in time to the docking bay, and fortunately about a few squads of Battle Droids are at docking bay when they arrived, numbering over 60 Droids awaiting for orders.

"Sir, You arrive just in time..." The B1 Battle Droid said, "Your orders?"

Ondro observes the area and said, "I want twenty Droids each defending both the right, and left flank including the center as well, use the crates as cover." Ondro orders, gesturing where they should defend.

"Roger Roger!" The Battle Droid complies, as fifteen B1-Battle Droids and five B2-Super Battle Droids took their positions in defending the left flank while, about 14 B1-Battle Droids and six B2-Super Battle Droids are defending the right flank, leaving the other twenty Droids waiting for orders.

As the Droids got into position Ondro looks at one of his sergeant, "Sergeant Keegaed, defend our right flank!"

"Got it!" He complies as he gestures his squad to defend right flank.

Ondro looks at other sergeant, "Sergeant Brass, defend the left flank!"

"Roger!" Sergeant Brass nodded, as his squad quickly got in position along with the Battle Droids setting up a defensive position, also using the crates as cover.

"Rest of you, with me!" Ondro orders as the rest of the remaining of his squad follows lead, all getting in defensive position.

Ondro and the rest of his platoon hurriedly got into their defensive position using crates as cover and, some of his troops are setting up fixed double-barrel repeating blasters on the center defense and also both right and left flanks.

After the rest of 1st Rodian Company and Battle Droids finishes setting up their defensives position on the entrances where the Republic Gunships will possibly attack. They waited for the Republic's arrival, before they receive transmissions from Jaune Arc that a relief force is on its way and they are told to hold out for 15 minute until they arrived, or die trying.

In Ondro's position, ahead they see about three Republic Gunships getting closer to Ondro's position. His troops griped their blasters as the gunships grew closer, then they receive an order from Lieutenant Ondro.

"When the enemy dropships enters, wait for my signal to fire your rockets at those Gunships!" Ondro ordered.

"Yes sir/Roger Roger!" The Separatist Militia and Battle Droids complies, as about four members of his squad are gripping their Rocket Launchers pointing at the entrance along with three B2-HA Super Battle Droids.

(Music Video Starts)

And when the first Republic Gunships enters the Dome city and starts flying towards the Hanger bay, Ondro immediately gives out the order.

"OPEN FIRE!!" Ondro orders, and all at once his men immediately fires their RPS 6-Rocket Launchers at the incoming Republic Gunship, destroying two of the Gunships while one Gunships containing Commander Gree and his squad crash lands on the swamp below, surviving the attack.

Soon the rest of Ondro's platoon fires upon the crashed Gunship and Clone Troopers, while the Clone Commander and his Clone Troopers below quickly scrambled for cover.

"Everyone! Take cover!" Commander Gree ordered as his squad along with a handful of Clones quickly use the crashed LAAT as cover as Blaster Bolts impacts the hull of the Crashed LAAT while some of Clone Troopers peeks out of their cover to get a few pop shots on the enemy, who were successful on taking down a few of B1-Battle Droids.

One of Ondro's Squad-mates opened fired with the double-barrel repeating blaster at the Clone Troopers, who are returning fire from their position, as he is supported by Battle Droids and his Platoon Members.

Lieutenant Ondro fires a few shots with his E-5 Blaster killing a few Clone Troopers. Ondro watch as the water sprayed up where the blaster bolts from the double-barrel repeating blasters and E-5 Blasters has struck.

Very soon Clone Trooper bodies are seen laying or floating on the swamp water dead as Commander Gree and his men are in a tight position trying to break through the enemy defenses.

In Ondro's position, one of his men has to let the double-barrel repeating blasters cool down, which some Clone Troopers would take the opportunity to advance forward, but only to be pushed back or shot by the other gunners close by. As the Gunner waited for his double-barrel repeating blasters to cool down, he uses the E-5 blaster instead before using the double-barrel repeating blasters again.

On the north side of the Dome city, one of the platoons from 1st Rodia Company are also holding off the Republic attack, but the defense from the north is not looking good for the North Rodian defenders as they are getting overwhelmed by the Clone Troopers' fire power.

The Rodian Sergeant fires a few blaster bolts at the enemy before taking cover, he quickly com.links Jaune for help, "Captain! I require Droidekas at once! We're being pinned down!"

"Affirmative! Destroyer Droids are on their way!" Jaune acknowledges before he cuts communications.

"Grenade out!" The Separatist Militia Rodian threw a Thermal Detonator at the Clone's position, but got he shot when he threw the Thermal Detonator, which explodes on the clone's position, killing a few clones.

The Rodian Sergeant peeks out of his cover out and fires a few shots with his E-5 Blaster at the the Clone Troopers, before taking cover. A Battle Droid manning the double barrel-repeating blaster is seen firing continuous blaster rounds at the enemy before being taken out by a Clone Trooper as a Rodian quickly mans the repeating blaster and fires back the Clone Troopers.

The Skirmish between the North Rodian Defenders and Clone Troopers continues as the Republic Clone Troopers slowly advance their position, pushing the defenders back.

"Where are those Droidekas!?" The Rodian Sergeant exclaims.

And just then the sound of rolling metal is heard coming to their position, it's revealed to be the Destroyer Droids that the Rodian Sergeant requested.

Just then one of the Separatist Militia recruits was then shot in the shoulder, falls on the ground in pain.

"AAARGH!" The Separatist Militia Rodian recruit screamed in pain as he grasp where the pain is, the Rodian Sergeant quickly ran to his side and drags him behind cover before applying pressure to the wound.

"MEDIC!" The Rodian Sergeant shouted.

A few Destroyer Droids quickly rolls in, while it exits its rolling form it pushes off its back leg, landing in the front just as the deflector shield projectors flares out and it shields activates.

Numbering only six, they quickly reinforce the defence, providing support and covering fire to the Separatist Militia, and a Crab Droid also joins in the defense, pushing the clones back.

The Separatist Defense forces are surrounded by all side, but are holding their ground until reinforcements arrives.

~Over Rodia~

Back in the space battle above, the Separatist Lucrehulk-Battleships and three Venators continues to trade turbo-laser fire, as their star fighters continues engage one another, destroying each other left and right, fortunately the Vulture Droids were able to clear a path for the bombers.

"Sir! A path is cleared!" The Pilot Droid informs the Tactical Droid.

"Send in our bombers, along with Vulture Droid escort. Focus our attack on the left cruiser!" The Tactical Droid ordered.

"Roger Roger!"

The Lucrehulk-Battleship then sends out their hyena bombers to attack the left Venator as some Vulture Droids escorted them, while the Lucrehulk focus their Turbolasers on the left Venator.

The Hyena Bombers flies towards one of the Venator, escorted by a squad of Vulture Droids while dodging any enemy Turbolader fire. However a few Republic Starfighters also took notice of this and are in pursuit.

The Hyena Bombers were able to reach their destination, and being quick and agile they were able to dodge the turbolasers before they let loose their proton bombs and were able to blow through the Venator's hull and severely damaging it before the Lucrehulk-Battleship finishes the Venator off with its Turbolaser, as the Venator soon erupt in flames and explode.

After 15 minutes of fighting, inside the Lucrehulk-Battleship, a Pilot Droid monitoring in the navi-computer then sees a beep and informs the Tactical Droid.

"Sir! Reinforcements has arrive!" He informs the Tactical Droid.

At the Republic Venator leading the attack, a Republic Officer Informs him.

"Sir enemy reinforcements are arriving from hyperspace!" A Republic Officer informs the Republic Admiral.

"What!?"

As he said that, about four Munificent Frigates and two Recusant-Class Light Destroyer comes out of Hyperspace and starts firing upon the last two Republic Venators, also sending out their fighters and bombers.

Separatist reinforcements has arrived.

Now with the arrival of the Separatist Reinforcements, the Republic Captain, leading the attack, knows the battle is now on the Separatist's favor, he looks at the Republic Clone Officer and said.

"Send in a transmission to any nearby fleet-" before he could finish his sentence he was interrupted when the Venator shook.

Some of the crew members lost their balance when another squad of Hyena Bombers let loose on their payload on the Venator, the Hyena Bombers has successfully destroying the Venator's engines and hyperdrive, leaving the starship crippled in space.

"Damage report!" The Republic Admiral shouted.

"Sir! Our shields are down by 10%! Major damage to our hyperdrive and engines, we can't jump into hyperspace!" The Republic reported as the Venator shook.

"Then call in for reinforceme-" The Republic Admiral wasn't able to finish when a single Vulture Droid crashed into the bridge, destroying it along with the crew inside.

Soon the two damaged Venators are now beginning to be overwhelmed by the firepower of the Separatists ships, as the Droid Fighters finish off the remaining Clone Fighters.

Soon the leading Venator exploded and its destroyed remains float off the void of space.

The Republic Captain in the bridge of the remaining Venator sends a transmission that they surrendered to which Separatist gladly accepts the Republic Captain's surrender, the leaving the space in Separatist Victory.

(Music Ends)

~On Rodia~

Back on the battlefield below, the Separatist Defense forces and the Republic forces below are stuck in a stalemate, but the battle is slowly turning to the Separatist Defender's favor.

On Jaune and OOM-116's position, the defense from the South seems to be handled well. With Jaune's leadership the south Rodian defenders and the Battle Droids were able to hold off the Clone Troopers' advance. And thanks to Jaune's experience on the Battle of Geonosis, Jaune knows where his troops should to defend or where to hit.

Soon he receives a transmission, to which he takes cover first before he accepting it.

"Sir, reinforcements has arrive!" With that said a huge shadow cast over the whole battlefield.

Jaune, OOM-116, some Rodian Separatists and some Clone Troopers look up to see a Separatist Munificent-Class Frigate hovering over the Dome City as Separatist Shuttle, filled with Battle Droids, inside head inside the dome city to reinforce the defenders.

Jaune smiles at this as the Separatist Militia cheers upon seeing the reinforcements while Clones can only look in defeat.

Both sides suffered high casualties, Commander Gree is trying to use any advantage to use in their favor, but their moral begins to waver upon seeing the Separatist Reinforcements.

Commander Gree can see the battle is lost, he sends a transmission to rest of the Clones in this assault.

"Attention to all troops... the battle is lost..." Commander Gree said defeated, and with that said the Separatist Defense forces has won.

The Separatist Militia defenders from all sides ceasefires and watch as Clones slowly got out of their cover with their hands behind their heads, indicating their surrender.

The defenders are still cautious about this, and awaits further orders from their Captain.

On Lieutenant Ondro side of the defense, upon seeing Commander Gree and the rest of the Clones surrendering, he contacts Jaune.

"Captain, the Republic Clones have surrendered, your orders?" Ondro asked and he awaits for a response while his platoon has their weapons ready just in case.

Jaune then sends a transmission to all the Separatist Militia, "The Battle is won, take them in. There's no need to kill them, even if they are clones."

With that he cuts transmission.

Lieutenant Ondro, looks at his squad and gestures his platoon and Droids to round up the remaining Clone Troopers, to which they complied to do so.

Soon all the remaining clones from all sides are rounded up in the docking bay, as the rest of the Separatist Militia also rounding up the same area.

Meanwhile inside the Naboo Starship, Jar Jar and C-3PO were silent and waited when the battle went silent.

Jar Jar looks at C-3PO and ask, "Yousa think weesa won?"

"I'm not sure..." C-3PO said, in an unsure tone.

Jar Jar and C-3PO were silent, before Jar Jar breaks the silence.

"Meesa go check!" Jar Jar said before walking up and presses the button that lowers the ramp of the Naboo Starship.

"Jar Jar, Wait!" C-3PO follows him, "...I think we should wait until we get the word that it's all-"

Before C-3PO could finish, the ramp is lowered and Jar Jar goes out half-way and stops in his tracks, when he and C-3PO have blasters pointed at them by both the Battle Droids and Separatist Militia.

"Freeze! Hold it right there!" The Separatist Militia Rodian trained his blaster at the two.

"-clear..." C-3PO finish, before he and Jar Jar raise their hands up in surrender.

As the Separatist Militia Rodian and two Battle Droids move the two with the rest of the Clone Trooper prisoners, some B1 Battle Droids from before, who help export the supplies to the Rodians, recognizes the Gungan and Protocol

"Hey! Isn't that the same Protocol Droid and same Gungan that we saw earlier when we were exporting supplies?" The B1 Battle Droid recognized.

"Oh... it is them!" The other B1 Droid added.

~Small Timeskip~

After an hour, Senator Farr was given the word that they won, the Senator along with Senator Padme and the citizens got out of their safety shelter, they see that any of their homes or infrastructure aren't destroyed nor damage.

The citizens let out a sigh of relief that the Separatist Militia were able to hold off the attack.

While citizens of Rodia looks around for any damage done, Senator Farr and Senator Padme walks up to a Battle Droid, who is leading the citizens out of the underground shelter, and asks.

"Um, Droid where's Captain Jaune and the rest of the Separatist Militia?" Senator Farr asked the B1 Battle Droid.

"They are in the docking bay, rounding the rest of the Clones that surrendered. They are even gathering the bodies that perished during the fight..."  The B1 Battle Droid replied.

Senator Farr lets out a sigh relief that the defense was successful before looking concerned and ask, "...and of the causalities?"

"...Um... I don't know, maybe Captain Arc can explain that..." The B1 Battle Droid said.

"Very well... Thank you..." Senator Farr replies as he and Padme quickly made their way to the docking bay.

When they reach the Docking Bay, what they see are Clone Troopers rounded up while they are guarded by a handful of B1 Battle Droids, B2-Super Battle Droids, and some members of the Separatist Militia.

They also see some Separatist Shuttle that has recently landed before Senator Farr and Senator Padme has arrive. Next they also see majority of the Separatist Militia resting or guarding the Prisoners, but majority of them are resting.

Some of which are injured, which can distinct by the bandages wrap on their wounds.

Next they see Jaune sitting down in the crate, who has a grim expression as he watch the injured Rodians being healed by the Medical Droids, while OOM-116 stands by. Senator Farr and Senator Padme walks up to Jaune and ask.

"Captain Arc!" Senator Farr calls out, which caught his attention, "...It seems the defense was successful..."

"Indeed it was..." Jaune nodded, before he looks at the Separatist Militia Rodians that are injured, and frowns at the sight, "...but with a cost..."

Senator Farr looks at the Separatist Militia Rodians that are injured, and looks back at Jaune and hesitantly asks, "...what are the causalities?"

Jaune looks at him with grim expression and, he was silent before saying, "...the causalities are mainly on Battle Droids, but there are some Rodians that perished during the Defence. About forty five are injured, and thirty dead."

Senator Farr lets a out small gasp upon hearing that, and looks at Jaune with sad eyes at the ones that perished, even though it's a small number of causalities it's still a lost of life for Rodia. But he gives respect to the Rodians that sacrifice their lives to defend their home.

"...I'll be sure to prepare a funeral for them..." Senator Farr stated.

Jaune said nothing, but nodded in acknowledgment.

Padme in the meanwhile can't help but feel sorry, she places her hand on Senator Farr's shoulder and said, "...Uncle Ono... I'm sorry..."

Senator Farr, looks at Padme with disappointment and accusation, "You should have told me that you are going to bring a Republic fleet here... then all of this could have been avoided."

"B-but Uncle Ono, I didn't call in for any Republic fleet to come here!" Padme denied the accusation.

Before Senator Farr could continue, they hear a familiar voice calling out to them.

"Mi'Lady?!!" The voice exclaims, to which they turned their attention to them.

They see C-3PO and Jar Jar are amongst the Clone Troopers that surrendered.

"Mistress Padme!? Oh thank the stars that you are alright, I thought something bad has happened to you! Though, I'm a bit sad that task force wasn't able to rescue you from the Separatist..." C-3PO said, to which his last sentence got everyone's attention.

"Rescue me? C-3PO, what are you talking about?" Padme asks as Jaune, Senator Farr and some Rodians listened.

"Well, when me and Jar Jar saw the Separatist Shuttles coming to Rodia and Battle Droids walking here, and we were in the assumption you were kidnapped so we called Chancellor Palpatine that you were danger we require assistance to rescue you." C-3PO explained.

"But, C-3PO... I wasn't in danger..." Padme said, surprising the Protocol Droid, Gungan, Commander Gree and the Clone Troopers.

"Wait... You weren't!?" Commander Gree exclaims in shock, while clones are also shock by this revelation.

"No, I was negotiating with Senator Farr to reconsider on joining the Separatist..." Padme explains.

They were in silent, shock by what they just heard.

"...so this entire battle... was a misunderstanding?!" Ondro exclaims in anger.

He is not the only one, many of the Separatist Militia Rodians were also angered by this.

"It seems so..." The Battle Droid said, surprise by this.

"Oh dear..." C-3PO said in shock.

"Uh oh..." Jar Jar whimpered.

Padme looks back to Senator Farr, who obliviously has an angered expression, which is understandable when some of your people died because of a misunderstanding.

"...If you think I'm reconsidering on joining the Confederacy, I am not." Senator Farr said sternly, "...Including on what happened today..." Senator Farr gestures to the Separatist Militia Rodians that we're injured or killed during the fire fight.

"...I'm sorry to say, but my allegiance is with Separatist Alliance..." Senator Farr declares, which Padme is hurt to hear that.

Senator Farr looks away and said, "...I believe you overstayed you're welcome here in Rodia..."

Senator Padme looks understandably hurt by this, but manage to say, "Very well... goodbye Uncle Ono..."

Padme then walks away and heads towards the Naboo Starship, as the Separatist Militia Rodians and Battle Droids allow C-3PO, Jar Jar and the Clones to follow her.

Jaune walks up to Padme and said, "There's a Venator that is still functioning, the crew and it's Captain surrendered, use it to return to Coursant along with the rest of the Clones and your friends."

Padme said nothing, but nodded in thanks before she, C-3PO, Jar Jar and Commander Gree along with a few clones entered the Naboo Starship.

The other clones who following them then realize something, "Wait..." One of the clones spoke up, catching the others attention, "I don't think the ship will fit us all in." The Clone said, pointing at the Naboo Starship.

"Use the Shuttles.." Jaune gestures to the Separatist Shuttles in the docking bay.

OOM-116 speaks up, "Um... sir, are you sure it's wise-" before he could finish.

"Yes I'm sure..." Jaune interrupted, before looking back at the Clone Troopers, "Go ahead." He gestures the Clones to take the Shuttle.

The Clone Troopers are surprise by his generosity, they nodded in thanks and entered the Shuttles.

Jaune, OOM-116, Senator Farr, and Separatist Militia Rodians and Battle Droids watch the Naboo Starship and Separatist Shuttles ascend from the ground leave out of the Dome City.

As they left Rodia's atmosphere and pass the Separatist Starships, they soon entered Venator, that sustained heavy damage but is still very operational.

After a few minutes, the Venator turned around and entered hyperspace, back to Coruscant to report to Chancellor Palpatine on what happened.

Back on the ground below, Senator Farr continues look where the Naboo Starship once stood. He feels a hand on his shoulder and looks to over to see it belongs to Jaune.

"You alright?" Jaune asked.

Senator Farr sighed before speaking up, "...Yes... I'm alright..."

Jaune looks unconvinced, but doesn't push any further. Ondro walks to them asks, "Sir, what should we do with our fallen comrades?"

Ondro gestures to the Rodians that perished.

"Like What Senator Farr said, we'll prepare a funeral for them, their sacrifice... will not be in vain. As for the Clone bodies, we'll dispose of them and also clean up the mess caused by the Attack."

Senator Farr nodded and smiles, "Thank you, Captain Arc. The people of Rodia will never forget your kindness."

"You're welcome..." Jaune said, before he and the rest starts fixing up the messed caused by the attack.

~Timeskip: A days later~

A day after the unprovoked attack of the Republic and seeing the deaths the war caused in Rodia, many Rodians from different dome cities or settlements locations all around Rodia volunteers to join Separatist Militia, which is inspired more to join with the successful defense of the "1st Rodia Company".

Fortunately, no buildings were destroyed when the attack happened.

Over 15,000 Rodians volunteers to join the Defense Force, which will form the "1st Rodia Division".

Jaune shared this information to the Separatist Council and the Separatist Parliament. With Dooku's approval, he sent Military advisors from the CIS to help train the Rodians to fight against any future Republic Attack, and also supplies needed to equip the Rodians for war.

The Planet Rodia's defense fleet is composed of one Lucrehulk-Battleship, four Frigates and two Recusant-Class Light Destroyer. While Jaune's fleet is there aswell, which is composed of four Munificent-Frigates and one of them being Jaune's Munificent-Frigate, 'The Huntsman'.

In the Bridge of Munificent Frigate called 'The Huntsman' Jaune is seen being debriefed by Count Dooku through the Hologram Projector, with OOM-116 standing by.

"I've read your Tactical reports, and needless to say, I'm impressed..." Count Dooku said, clearly impressed by Jaune's performance, "...You managed to defeat the Republic Task Forces, and on the while you prepared a defensive formation around the area... impressive... and what's more impressive is that your Droid forces may have suffered causalities, but you minimize the Rodian causalities aswell, despite their first experience in combat. Impressive Captain." Dooku said with a satisfied grin.

"Thank you, sir." Jaune said.

Dooku nodded before speaking up, "Anyways, Admiral Trench has request for you to return to Christophsis immediately, you are needed to reinforce the blockade around the planet incase of Republic Counter-Attack."

Jaune thought about it, before complying "Very well sir, I'll be arriving to Christophsis shortly."

"Very good... good luck out there Captain Arc."

Count Dooku soon cut off communications. Jaune then sat on his command chair and as he gave out orders to the Command Droid.

"Alright, OOM-116 inform the fleet make the jump into Hyperspace to Christophsis, we've got a blockade to reinforce." Jaune orders which, OOM-116 complies.

"Roger Roger!" OOM-116 saluted, before looking at Pilot Droids, "Prepare to make the jump to hyperspace, destination: Christophsis. And give the order to the rest of our fleet."

"Roger Roger!" The Pilot Droids nodded as they start working on the console, while Jaune sat on his Command Chair.

Droids are seen typing in the coordinates, before B1-875 announces.

"Jumping into Hyperspace in 3... 2... 1!"

The Four Munificent-Frigates soon jumps into hyperspace to their destination: Christophsis.

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To be continued

Well this chapter is done, and as I said there will be changes. Rodia remains loyal to the Separatist, and breaks away from the Republic.

I hope you all enjoy this and stay tuned for the next chapter and I apologize for the long delay (literally), I have too much stories to focus on and arts to finish, including the school works I have to focus on aswell. And for that I'm sorry.

Also if you seen the arts I made in this, you can tell that they also took a toll of my time to finish the chapter.

Anyways, In the next chapter, will have Jaune help reinforce the blockade around Christophis, which is the same episode where Anakin uses the Stealth ship to defeat Trench in the original episode, stay tuned and let's see how Jaune will counter the Republic Stealth ship!

Stay Tuned.