San Hill stood at the landing docks with a hulking mercenary by his side, awaiting the arrival of the fleet's Commanding Officer above and his reinforcements.

He's given seven Frigates to reinforce their defenses with 14 orbital defense platforms over the planet.

The Muun was hoping for more than seven ships to defend the planet of Muunilist but with the start of the war. Sure, they could form a proper defense, but they didn't have other kinds of starships ready. So, he would have to use what forces that are currently available to him. Count Dooku gave him a mercenary to help with the planet's defenses, Durge, as he remembers. But he hopes these reinforcements would be enough to drive the Republic back or at least hold them at bay.

The Planet of Muunilinst is extraordinarily rich in precious metal and resources for the Intergalactic Banking Clan, making it the Financial Capital of the Mega-Corporations. While most branches remained neutral and others remained in the Republic, some, like Muunilist and Mygeeto, joined the CIS. They're, after all, one of the primary providers of droids, hailfire droids, and warships.

"Sir..." San Hill was pulled from his thoughts by a OOM-Command Droid, who approaches him, "...The reinforcements are arriving."

"Good." The Chairman of the Banking Clan said that CC-9799 Carriers fly overhead and land in the City of Hadrian—one of those ships anchored in the docking area where San Hill and Durge are. The Muun watched in anticipation as the doors of the ship opened, and an army of droids poured out in an orderly manner...

...well...

"MARCH FORWARD YOU MAGGOTS!" An OOM-Command Droid wearing a helmet shouted at the droids from the top of the AAT leading the column of battle droids and tanks, "LEFT! RIGHT! LEFT! RIGHT!..."

Even from afar, San Hill could hear the droid's shout. Also, does he see things, or did those droids marching look scared? No, that's impossible... droids can't be scared... right?

As more droids continue to exit their ships, a shuttle soon lands. San Hill has to guess this is the Commanding Officer sent to reinforce the defenses.

As the door of the shuttle slides open and the ramp drops, what comes out is the Commanding Officer, and following him are Battle Droids with red armbands and hats... but they are...

...Dancing?

"There's nothing more Confederate than exercise!" The expected Commanding Officer said and danced with a line of droids following his example.

San Hill and the others in the docking bay watch in stunned silence as the Commanding Officer dance down the ramp, dancing... Where's the music coming from?!

When the Commanding Officer reached him, he stopped dancing and stood up straight and saluted, "Commander Richard Mann of Trench's fleet, sir! God bless the CIS!"

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San Hill didn't expect that at all, that... entrance that this Commander Mann did. But he assumes it was an excellent first impression? Informal if he does say so himself. Plus, the droids around them are still dancing. And where's the music coming from? He can still hear it.

The Muun recomposed from his surprise, "It's an honor to have you with us, Commander Mann. There's so much we have to discuss before the republic strikes."

Sam Hill urgently said to Commander Mann, who nodded.

"Well, let's not waste time then!" He looked at the droids behind him and ordered, "Men! Begin scouting the city for a possible area of attack! Streak, Blurr! You know your mission! Report to me when you're ready!"

The droids give their cheers of affirmation, and San Hill watches as the droids run off to do as their commander orders them.

The Leader of the Intergalactic Banking Clan is surprised by how fast two Battle Droids are, specifically those with caps and a headset (why do they have those?). They're almost quick; they're like blur. It's pretty odd.

—Outskirts of Harnaidan—

From the city's outskirts, B1-Scout Droids darted across the field, scanning for potential locations to set up a teleporter.

"Come on, come on!"

"Wait up, Blurr!" Streak shouted as he raced across the field as he surveyed the area.

Streak and Blurr traversed the terrain with the agility of speeder bikes in a race. Their commander had briefed them on the Republic's anticipated land assault on the city. Muunilists were one of the primary providers for the CIS War Effort for its enormous resources that allowed the Muuns to produce ships and droids for the Confederacy. Thus, it puts a giant target on the planet, so it's the reason why the first thing Richard did was to dispatch the Scout Droids for reconnaissance. Their mission is to identify a concealed location for a teleporter that would allow a strategic attack from behind the republic line.

Richard's objective was clear – he wanted teleporters behind the Republic lines for a surprise assault. Or perhaps a counterattack.

Streak pondered how Richard had obtained this information, notably the Republic's attack plan and where they would strike. The commander casually dismissed it as instinct or a gut feeling, an explanation Streak reluctantly accepted. After all, why question the Commander? He and the Engineers could upgrade his ships while they were in hyperspace. It's best to leave it a mystery for now.

"Hey, Streak! How about here?" Blurr pointed to an area concealed by trees, a seemingly unlikely spot for a teleporter discovery.

"Hm... this looks good," Streak agreed, swiftly marking the location on his datapad.

For hours, they repeated this process until they finally gathered the crucial information they needed. And speaking of which, I wonder how Richard is doing.

—Back with Richard—

"As you can see, we have everything planned. We have thousands of droids in our garrisons, with fourteen orbital defense platforms in orbit." San Hill said, overlooking the Harnaidan city on top of the main building where the massive defense cannon is located with Durge and a group of B1-Engineers on Richard's side.

"We're hoping it would be enough to hold the Republic into a standstill until more reinforcements arrive or at least bleed them dry through attrition." The Muun Chairman continues while looking at the city.

"Seems unlikely, Boss. We're facing Jedi, and from what I've looked up, those guys aren't no joke. We should set up some sentry spots in some parts of the city, places where they least expect or at least catch them off guard." Hotrod said, making his presence known as he stood by Richard's side with his hand on his hips.

"Sentry spots?" San Hill questioned the B1-Engineer.

"Creating more choke points for the Republic to waste more soldiers." Richard immediately clarified and suggested while pointing at places where the Republic would attack, as his memory could make him remember from the show and information he read as a Star Wars fan, "If we can set up heavy weapons platforms here and utilize the buildings for our advantage. Set up snipers to take out key targets like officers or Commanders."

Richard internally recaps that there weren't enough snipers in the Battle of Muunilist, at least that he believes, so using the buildings would be a good idea. After all, Muuns have the home advantage over the Republic; they have the unfortunate luck of being unprepared to set up a proper defense and are caught off-guard by the Republic's special forces and the Jedi leading them. Luckily, he is there to fix that... is it cheating?

Fuck yes, it is. But Richard doesn't give a shit because he's a CIS fan and supporter, so fuck you.

Anyway, for the next few hours, Richard listened and strategized with San Hill and another military strategist in the room. It is fortunate for them that Richard is experienced with Battle Strategy because he plays too many RTS Games.

"Sir, me and boys would set up sentry nest on these buildings and areas here." Hotrod suggested and gestured between the buildings, "We could hold down this republic before they could even make a move."

"Even with thousands of droids, I don't think we would have enough numbers to defend every part of the city." San Hill was concerned, and he didn't question why a B1 Battle Droid would know the strategy. He's likely willing to listen to whatever advice from anyone, even if it's a B1 Battle Droid, "We might as well put our efforts on defending where the Republic is likely to attack."

Richard nodded for his concerns and looked at Durge, "Hey, Durge! Any input?"

"..."

Silence is what he received from the mercenary... Oh, he gave a good idea.

"Hm... sounds like a good idea, Durge. Maybe we should set defensive positions to counter flanking attacks such as special forces or something that would catch us by surprise."

"...?"

"Yeah, I did understand you. Why?"

"...!"

"You'd be surprised with how much I learned non-verbal communication! Just ask one of my droids!" Richard pointed to one B1-Pyros currently setting up a pile of scraps into flames, with nearby droids looking concerned.

"..."

"I'll take that as a compliment!"

Durge grunts as his verbal response to the odd man.

"...what?" San Hill looks at Richard questioningly at what he just witnessed.

Richard ignores him, and he turns to the city. He uses the macro-binoculars to survey the town. The odd commander can see droid forces setting up defenses that should put the republic at a standstill. Still, with his future knowledge of Star Wars, Richard knows where the Republic would attack but keeps up the appearance that he's just speculating to his allies. He might as well make the Sentry spots he used when playing Team Fortress 2 as the Engineer.

It's a strategy that worked so well in tight places, suited for perhaps urban warfare. The problem falls on the Sentry's effective range unless the engineers have a wrangler. But maybe he can make them use modified sentries in the SFM Workshop, like Skirmishers or the Artillery Sentry, which would work wonderfully! With the wrangler, the sentries overpower republic forces from a distance!

As he continued to look through the city, his eyes fell on a familiar part of the city where Obi-wan sent the Muunlist 10 to destroy the Harnadian's massive defense cannon. He grinned in mischievous anticipation; he planned to turn his clever plan for Kenobi into a failure.

And a big middle finger to the Jedi and Clones.

The Battle of Muunilinst would become a Decisive CIS Victory, and he would ensure that. One way or another...

...or he could just use the erase/remover feature of his tool gun on the Republic maggots, but that's no fun.

Then, unexpectedly, a bat hits Richard's binoculars and-

San Hill and Durge had to do a double take on what they saw. Either they're hallucinating, or maybe someone must've spiced their drinks at one point, or did Richard Mann's head impossibly roll over in unexpected ways that seem impossible for an average human to do...

"What. The. Fuck?" Richard cursed as he turned to hit him.

It's Streak and Blurr; they have returned from their mission. Richard is unfazed, having his head turned around in impossible ways like the StBlackST Soldier.

"Check it out, Commander!" The RED B1-Scout Droid shows him the datapad up to his face.

Richard looks at the Datapad up to his face and is delighted with the marked locations for possible places to put the Teleporters, and with the time he has now, he can get working with his plan.

"Sweet Land of Holy P A I N I S-"

"Pardon?" San Hill stared questioningly at Richard, and so did Durge.

"-let's go!!"

Everyone watched Richard walk off stylishly as he began... singing.

"🎶...this looks like that job for me. So everybody, just go with me! Never bring a bat to the battlefield! It feels so gay, (okay) without me!🎶"

Both Durge and San Hill just stood there and watched him walk into the distance, with Hot-Rod and B1-Engineer Droids following close behind. San Hill doesn't know how to process all of this when...
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"Stupid Idea to take Richard."

San Hill turned to Durge, "...What?"

Durge stared back as if stunned by what he had just spoken and or even said anything at all.

—Small Timeskip—

So after Richard and the Engineers had set up hidden Teleporters behind the landing area where the Republic would attack, which didn't take too long, as the B1-Engineers could get stuff done quickly as soon as possible.

While that's happening, Richard talks to the droids casually, surprising them with how casual he is with them despite having a higher rank. But in Richard's words, he tells them, "Well, I'm not on duty, and I want to get to know the droids I'll be fighting with."

This is honestly a nice change of pace for the droids, who expect the organics not to care for them one bit, yet here is making small talk and conversations with supposed cannon fodder. This casual interaction made Richard likable with the droid garrison as he took time to talk with them and even ask for advice about strategies that he would use for the upcoming assault.

Even the RED Team also converses with the Droids, discussing their experiences after the battle of Geonosis. As well as experiences with their commander, the droid garrison sees Richard Mann in both an odd and positive light due to how eccentric he is.

In another thing, during his time in the City of Muunilinst, he took his time to enjoy the city's architectural design. To think the republic would attack a lovely and fantastic world, especially a big city. The Financial Capital of Muunilist? How could they?

But as he continues his fascination with Muun Buildings from the balcony, his eyes fall again on the particular route from a distance a specific Arc Trooper Squadron used to destroy the giant artillery cannon...

...would it be cheating if you had firsthand knowledge of every Republic engagement and how they won because you watched TV Shows that kept showing the Republic perspective and reading stuff in the Star Wars wiki?

Of course not! It's not cheating; it's keeping yourself informed in advance.

As Richard Mann thought of this, he looked over the regular B1-Battle Droids equipped with snipers patrolling the balcony nearby. He looks at where the Arc Troopers would attack and back to the droid snipers—an idea formed in his head.

Before he can enact his plan, he spots a group of IG-Lancer Droids walking about in the area. And again, another idea formed in his mind.

He took note of the Command Droid on the same level as them, and he activated his comms to connect to the droid's transmission, "Lieutenant. Please send a few Assassin Droids, Commando Droids, and the Lancer Droids to my location now. I have plans for them."

"/Roger, Roger/" Was the reply from the other end of the transmission before it ended.

Richard puts aside his comms and looks down as he watches a Command Droid addressing the nearby Assassin Battle Droids, Commando Droids, and IG-Lancer Droids of their assignment.

Looking at the Tool Gun in his holster, he lets out a slight mischievous grin. Oh, just how fun this could even get!

A few minutes later, a whole platoon of Assassin Battle Droids, the battle droid, delivered a couple of Commando Droids, as well as a Company of IG-Lancer Droids, to him at the balcony. They all stood in attention as one of the assassin droids stepped forward.

"Sir, you request us?" One of the Assassin Battle Droids asked for the whole group. Richard looks before them with an all-too-knowing smirk.

He unholsters his tool gun and aims it at the Droids present to him. Then he pulled the trigger...

... More droids to add to his small private army of TF2 Battle Droids.

—X—

Call Durge crazy... but he thinks there is something wrong with him. It was after many hours since Commander Mann left with his band of odd battle droids to whatever location they were going. Durge is just in the control room of the main building as the Muuns strategize their next move while they still have time to make defenses before the initial republic attack.

But he knows something is wrong with him.

He doesn't know what it is; he's sure it has something to do with that human with a helmet covering half of his vision, who can somehow understand him via non-verbal communication.

Literally, he doesn't seem to act like himself. He never speaks so often or not. He lets his actions dictate that he means business. And even then, he wouldn't comment on anyone or anything, especially to someone as insignificant as a low-ranked officer who somehow can communicate with him non-verbally.

Yet when he spoke as if it was natural for him to say anything, it felt out of character...

"...Is nice!"

Durge immediately clamps his hand to his face, mouth guard. What the hell?! Why did he say that?! Why would he say that?! Yet it felt natural for him to say it...

So odd... yet it felt natural...

"...Is nice!"

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...He should perhaps lay down and rest or something... when was the last time he slept? Durge groans and says without thought, "Durge is getting too old with this..."

"..."

"..."

"..."

Something is definitely wrong with him.

"...Is nice!"

—(Timeskip)—

The past few weeks since Richard arrived at Muunilinst, he has spent day and night strategizing with San Hill and other Muun Commanders and strategists about their defenses, setting up traps, and plan of attacks. He coordinates the possible areas of defense against the republic, though admittedly, he knows where they will strike, and he persuades the Muun Commanders to follow his lead about where to defend. Our odd Commander coordinated with his fleet above in an ambush position; he planned to catch the republic off-guard if he played his cards right.

Also, off-screen, Richard has upgraded the Droids he requested earlier to become part of his TF2 Droid Army, and the Munificent Frigates have been boosted once more. And this time, they're upgraded to cloak and remain undetected.

Before any of you ask, yes... our resident Tactical Droid was slowly losing his mind or processor over the nonsense he bore witness to and the impossibility that came with it.

As of now, Richard is inside the control room along with the other military commanders. Durge is also standing there, brooding in the shadow like the badass Bounty Hunter he is! Though he seems more on edge than usual... oh well.

Richard is at the moment making some last-minute changes in his strategy, and then...

"Commanders! The Republic is here!"

Richard smiled when he heard the announcement while the military officers scrambled for their positions... Is the Republic attacking? That's good, and now it's time for the show to begin.

—X—

The invasion of the planet by Muunilists has begun. Over orbit, Republic Acclamators converge on the planet as they face the defense platforms head-on. They launch a swarm of fighters and gunships, the latter flying towards the earth below with one breaking away from the main force, as the former faced the droid fighters and defense platforms, and, wait a minute...

...Where are the Munificent Frigates? By Munificent Frigates, do I mean the literal MAC Cannon Frigates? Where are they?

Now, I'm sure you, dear viewers, are wondering why Richard hasn't upgraded the Orbital Defense Platforms as he did with the Munificent Frigates. Well, for one, it would already give away how much of an anomaly he is. His stunt with the TF2-Droids and the hyperdrive thing has already made him a very odd and enigmatic individual, so having the orbital defense platforms magically upgraded in a shorter time is severely suspicious.

Now, before any of you point out the MAC Cannons in the Munificent, it was because he did it away from the prying eyes of the non-Gmodders. The regular droids and TF-2120 don't count!

Ah, well, anyway, the Republic invasion force made their ground invasion as swarms of gunships flew into the planet while taking lots of casualties from the Hailfire Droids' rockets.

Most notably for the republic aggressor, it would seem the droid garrison on the planet has "predicted" where the republic would attack and pre-fired their weapons, turning the sky above into a death trap as casualties on the republic side mounted up before the gunships could have landed or unload their infantry. It has nothing to do with an odd Commander who somehow knew where it could (wink, wink).

Despite the growing casualties, the republic still pushed through the literal hail storm of death. The republic has sent a first wave of clone troopers, was unloaded to the ground, and faced the droid forces head-on, though compared to canon, their numbers are less but manageable to some degree. With a landing zone cleared, the republic has dropped in vehicles and many other military assets they would use in this invasion, like a command center, artillery and supply zone, or something.

Leading the charge are the Jedi Generals of the Republic; among them is Negotiator/Mr. Hello-There Jedi Master, Obi-wan Kenobi. Just as the battle began, the droid garrison and clone invasion forces clashed as blaster bolts and explosions filled the battlefield from the skies and land above.

However, unknown to republic forces, even the CIS Forces, from ground and space, something isn't right. From the space battle above, the two hundred Acclamator and thousands of Republic starfighters engaged the Orbital Defense Platforms over Muunilist.

However, something isn't indeed correct, as I stated before. Not far from the space battle and invisible to the naked eye as well as undetected by both allies and enemies, seven Munificent Frigates or MAC Frigates (as the author would like to call them because of the UNSC Halo MAC Cannons) observe the battle ahead of them. They're hidden and invisible, and the invasion force is unaware of them thanks to cloaking upgrades that the Odd Commander generously provided.

The Standin Fleet, as Richard calls it, is placed on standby while the space battle rages on. Inside the helm of Standin 1, TF-2120 sat on the command chair and observed the battle ahead, and admittedly, he had no idea how to proceed.

He was given strict orders by their commander (the very same one who gave him a droid equivalent of migraine) for the fleet to stay cloaked and not engage the enemy until he was ordered to do so. Honestly, even the Tactical Droid is unsure how to proceed with this. Generally, if an organic commander acts illogically, he would take action and take command of the vessel and the operation himself. But it isn't always like that, not with the current circumstances of the situation. Even as the Orbital Defense Platforms can take down some Acclamator, the republic ships are not being destroyed fast enough to land a decisive blow on the invading forces as the republic still has less than two hundred ships in operational and are now pelting the Orbital Defense Platforms.

"That's a lot of ships." One of the Droids commented, looking at the battle ahead of them.

"Yeah... uh, do we even have the firepower to take many of them on?" Another droid on the shield console questioned, uncertain of their predicament.

"Well... the commander did something with our ships somehow..." A Droid on the cloak console stated with uncertainty as he scratched the back of his head, "Maybe these Mac Cannons would help?"

That's when TF-2120 stated, despite the amount of droid equivalent of migraines he has in his processor, "I calculated that our chances of success are... 5%. We must fall back."

Most of the droids on the bridge express their uncertainty regarding the battle ahead since they are unsure if the so-called MAC Cannons would be enough to turn the tide of battle or even the odds. How could seven Frigates stand up against 200 Acclamators? The chances are nearly impossible... but that's what any rational being in Star Wars would think! These ships are TF2/Gmod Upgraded, not Star Wars upgraded!

The only ones who aren't uncertain are the three B1-Engineer Droids in the ship, which are positioned neatly at the MAC Cannon weapon console, and also a new additional TF2fied point-defense system. They have no doubt they could win this despite the overwhelming odds; they are, after all, the ones who upgrade the ships from prying eyes.

As their commander has put it, he made the Standin Fleet "Venator Killers." They're not sure what he means by that, but it's likely a republic ship they have yet to encounter.

Anyways, their orders are made very clear. Stay cloak and wait for the moment to strike the numerically superior fleet.

"Nope!" The B1-Engineer disagrees with the course of action, "The boss made his orders clear. We stay put and wait for the moment to strike!"

"Against that?!" A Battle Droid screeched and pointed at the battle ahead, "How can Seven Frigates go up against that many ships?!"

"Oi, we're the ones who did the upgrading and building here with the Standin fleet!" Another B1-Engineer Droid retorted, "You may doubt our chances, but the boss was the one who ensured we will get a decisive victory on this!"

"Our chances are overwhelmingly low, we-" TF-2120 was cut off.

"Shut yer trap, you walking computer box!" The B1-Engineer insulted, "I don't care about our chances! If the boss said we are assured of our victory, then let's go fuck them up!"

"Yeah!" The B1-Engineers cheered while the droids were still uncertain. While it's true that their commander has somehow upgraded their fleet to be "Venator Killers," there's still a lingering doubt about those droids. The Tactical Droid would have usually overridden and taken command, but from how the droids behaved towards him, mainly the odd-looking droids, they would have ignored his orders regardless of his rank.

So the Tactical Droid accepted with uncertainty and frustration of those orders despite the odds.

—At the HQ—

At the Headquarters, Richard stood and watched as San Hill and Military Commanders gazed at the holo-table that displayed the holographic image of the battle; the garrison forces showed blue while the republic was red. San Hill and the Muuns seem somewhat optimistic from the results when the war began.

"Commander... your predictions are right!" One Muuns stated, looking at the holo table that shows the first wave, "We attacked the republic where it hit them!"

And true to his words, before the ground battle, many Gunships were shot down by the Hailfire droids and Anti-Air Defenses deployed by the garrison before they could land their troopers. The first wave has suffered many more casualties than in canon. Many clones died, and the Republic had many of their vehicles destroyed before they could even land. But they still landed and cleared a landing zone. Nevertheless, it is expected.

"They're still able to secure a landing zone..." Another Muun said with a frown as he looked at the holographic map that displayed Republic Troops and vehicles landing and setting up a Command Center.

Despite that, San Hill is delighted with how the war is going, as it seems they managed to drop the first blood on the enemy's forces. Still, Chairman San Hill knew that getting the first strike wouldn't be enough. He looks at Richard, who he comes to respect as an individual and also one of the most reliable commanders he has at his disposal... one of the most unpredictable commanders in his arsenal.

"Muhahahahha!" The Odd Commander laughed, "Now, we've done phase one! Now, onto phase two! Let's begin Operation 2Fort!"

The Muun Commanders understood the operation, and immediately, One of the Muun Commander sent out a transmission to the droid garrisons to the second phase.

—X—

"Fire!" Chief shouted from the top of his AAT as all at once, the AATs fired a salvo of shots onto the clone forces, with other droids entrenched in their cover or out in the open and facing the clone forces head-on.

He shouts into the comms and droid network, "Attention! This is Chief of the Red Team and Second in Command of Commander Mann! Here are the facts as I understand them! One: We will not let those Republican maggots push us back! Two: we will tear those republic maggots into gibs! Commander Mann has told us we are not expandable! No! We are not! Commander Mann saw value in us as soldiers! Individuals! It's time to prove yourselves as defenders! It is why he upgraded us to serve the Confederacy well! Yet he still sees value in non-upgraded units! You know why?!"

There was a pause to let the speech sweep in, every droid feeling patriotic pride through their processors.

"It's because he sees us more than droids! He sees value in all of you! For he's an organic commander we all look up to! A commander who is willing to show camaraderie with us! We are Soldiers of the Confederacy of Independence Systems! We are defenders of freedom and liberty! AND WE WILL INTRODUCE THOSE REPUBLIC MAGGOTS THE CONFEDERACY OF YOU JUST GOT DOMINATED!!!"

Chief gave the droids a moment to cheer or prepare for the upcoming battle. As the barrage of rockets and anti-aircrafts filled the sky with death and destruction, the OOM-Soldier Droid gave the command.

"ATTAAAACCKKK!"

The droids roared in response and charged forward with much vigor and aggression, firing indiscriminately at the clone forces.

The Droid Garrisons and Republic Invader clash and fight, the former doing better than usual due to having prior knowledge of where the republic would attack. The latter were struggling to make breakthroughs at the Droid defenses. However, luck smiled on them as the droid steadily fell back from their forward positions while firing.

The republic took this opportunity and rushed in to take more from the ground from retreating CIS Garrison,

The Republic thought they managed to break through as their forces entered the city, while their supposed retreating droid forces continued to fire and retreat.

However, they didn't account for one thing...

The first rank of Clones and Vehicles, with a Jedi leading them, were passing between the buildings that the droids once occupied and now retreated when...

*beep* *beep* *beep*

*BOOM!*

*BOOM!*

*BOOM!*

The area was suddenly filled with loud booms of detonation.

Explosions erupted from the ground as the first rank of Clones and Vehicles were suddenly gibbed into pieces, causing a disarray amongst the republic forces as the first rank of clones and vehicles were destroyed. But it didn't end there as the supposed first line of defense set up by the droids was filled with more sticky bombs, which continued to blow up, taking more unfortunate clones to their deaths.

They have fallen from a sticky trap set up by the BX-Demo Droids. The TF2 Droids on the backlines of the second line of defense let out laughs and taunts with their droid brethren when that happened. Chief was there to oversee operations, and he wasn't disappointed with the results. He sat on top of an AAT and turned to the BX-Demo Droid, who was sitting on top of the AAT's turret.

"Nice work!" Chief gives a thumbs-up

"Thanks, Mate!"

After the explosion ended, the first wave of Clones was no more, and nothing was left. How could simple sticky grenades create an enormous blow on the Republic's forces that easily?

What happened was when the Droid Garrison made a feint retreat due to Operation 2Fort. Where they feint a retreat and let the republic take the first row of defense, and when they enter the first row and wait for the right moment, that's when they sprung the trap.

Plus, Days before the battle, Richard had coordinated with his BX-Demo Droids (and upgraded the IG-Lancer Droids into IG-Demo Droids) to set up sticky traps across the first defense row and between the streets. In contrast, Battle Droids that were upgraded into B1-Medics used a Kritzkrieg on them to turn the Sticky Grenades into Crit-Sticky Grenades. And it was fortunate that the sticky bombs were concealed lest the republic would be aware of them.

Also, he did watch a lot of simple history. He played games where he deceived the enemy into a trap or kill zone, so yeah, he used what he learned by giving the enemy a false opportunity to move forward and gain ground, only to be deceived and blown up by a bunch of Drunk Scottish BX-Commando Droids. Thus, they set up a Crit-Sticky Trap, hence why the explosion caused so much damage to the vehicles that accompanied the clones, as well as taking many lives in the process.

Plus, the fact that the whole street was filled with those explosives didn't help. After the first wave of clones were destroyed, the droid garrison quickly entrenched themselves on the second line of defense as the republic sent another wave.

But they didn't account for one thing again...

The Clones were cautious as they walked and moved between the city's ruined buildings with AT-TEs nearby. They still fired their weapons at the enemy as they charged forward. However, as they enter deeper into the demolished parts of the city towards the second line of defense...

*beep* *beep* *beep*

*BRRRRRRRRRRRRRTTTTTTT!*

*BOOM!*

The Engineer fired Sentry's bullets and even lasers from the windows of the ruined buildings as the clone infantry were caught off guard and cut down while rockets blew nearby vehicles from the ruined buildings. What's ambushing them now? The Clones with rocket launchers aimed them at the buildings where their brothers were being attacked and fired, intending to take the ambushes out.

But as their rockets were about to reach it, their rockets just disintegrated as soon they were about to reach their targets. The Clones were dumbfounded and confused, but it didn't last long as they were cut down; the vast array of bullets and lasers fired on them was unprecedented, the former creating pools of blood everywhere! Even the Jedi leading them was cut down by the hail of bullets and lasers.

And amidst this, they can hear the faint laughter and taunts of a Southern accent from the buildings.

"You're all about to have a real bad day!"

"Start prayin', boy!"

"Another satisfied customer!"

Just like that, this open warfare became urban warfare with buildings, ruined or not, being potential ambushes and traps. Even when the republic started targeting the ruined buildings, the B1-Engineer had already left when it turned its sights on them instead of the second row of defense.

Speaking of which, the B1-Engineers were quick on their feet; after the B1-Engineers' ambush was met with success, they left their sentries to continue pelting the republic invaders before they were eventually destroyed. Not that it matters to the B1-Engineers, as they have set dispensers at the back line of the second row of defense.

They could rebuild their sentries again. Upon reaching the second line of defense, the engineers quickly entrenched themselves and set up Sentry guns. At the same time, nearby Battle Droids provided support and began a counter-offensive on the clone forces. The B1-Engineers set up their sentries on elevated positions, and they quickly made sure to upgrade them to Level 3. They even set up Custom Sentry Guns that are just as lethal and dangerous, but with different specialties.

From on top of ruined buildings and rubble, support sentries acted as anti-air, shooting down at LAAT that came close. Skirmisher Sentries have a more extended range than regular sentries that work as anti-personnel but have fewer bullets.

They still use Regular Sentry Guns in the defense, but with limited range, they cannot do much damage independently. So to make them more lethal, they decided to do something that every TF2 player despised the most and something that has been a pain in the ass for TF2 Players in 2013 that made the Engineer one of the OP Class of the game for its time!

...with so many sentries set up on every corner of the battlefield, most B1-Engineers did the unspeakable, and the author is very sorry about what you will witness as a TF2 Player of 2013...
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The Wrangler Spam!!!

"YEEEEEEE-!!!"

*BOOM!* *BOOM!* *BOOM!*

A lone sentry would still get many kills if not careful, but with many of them while being aided by nearby allies? They're a beast to deal with!

The B1-Engineers quickly equip themselves with the wrangler to manually control the sentry's firing and use its unique buffs to bring more death on the republic invaders and provide support. The aimed assist (yes, that's a thing) from the wrangler proved to be very effective as more clones died. Even if they tried to take out the sentry with overwhelming firepower, the sentry shield managed to tank most of the damage thrown at it, and even when damaged, the B1-Engineers merely repaired it with a whack of a wrench and its backup running and shooting.

The jeers and cheers of engineers can be heard as they fire hail bullets and lasers at the clone troopers.

*BBBBRRRRRRRRRRRRTTT!*

"This thing ain't on auto-pilot, son!"

"That's from yours truly, son!

"Tagged ya!"

The Clones, in this unfortunate assault, attempt to take out the B1 Engineers. Still, they are dealing with B1 Battle Droids who are upgraded with TF2 Engineer stuff and are too bright and remain hidden, deciding to use the rescue ranger to repair their buildings from a safe distance without exposing themselves.

What's more, with how the Wrangler works, the B1-Engineer would stay out of sight and point the Wrangler at the enemy from a concealed position without exposing themselves while nearby B1-Engineers help with the repairs and resupplying of their sentries. It got to the point they decided to use freaking AT-TEs to try and take out the Sentry nest... but...

*ppphf*

...The AT-TE's shots were immediately disintegrated by nearby B1-Engineers, equipped with the Short-Circuit to destroy incoming projectiles. Lol.

You must be wondering, how many B1s did our commander convert to TF2 Engineers? Well...

"YEEEEEEEE!"

*BOOM* *BOOM* *BOOM*

About three companies spread across the defense lines, making sentries and dispensers.

Richard made a small army of TF2 Droids, though they're kept in reserve at HQ, with the B1-Engineer Droids being an active participant in the defense with the many sentries set up across the defense lines. And with Chief being the one to oversee operations, along with some BX-Demo Droids.

Anyways, the Republic is now stuck in a stalemate as the CIS continues to hold its own against them until the Republic has its artillery set up and ready, hoping that it will break through the CIS' defense lines.

...As if our odd commander wasn't prepared for that to happen...

—X—

Sir, Operation: 2Fort is a success!" One of the Muun Commanders cheered as the holographic table showed the republic forces getting decimated, mainly the first wave of troops and vehicles that were unfortunate to meet their untimely end.

"The Republic has set up their artillery!" Another Muun pointed out the holographic battle map in the holo-table.

"...we can see that, Commander." San Hill deadpans at the Muun's obvious observation.

"Good, now onto the next phase!" Richard looks at San Hill with a smirk and pulls out a walkie-talkie.

"What is that?" The Muun questioned, referring to the device on his hand.

Richard said nothing to him before he talked into the walkie-talkie, "Soldier! Team Fortress..."

"Team Fortress...?" The Muun questioned, with Durge tilting his head in interest.

"...Tactic Delta-38 Rancor Teeth! Operation: RED Spy In The Base!"

"/Roger that!/" The Walkie-Talkie responded. Richard puts his walkie-talkie away and looks at the Muun.

"Now, the wait," Richard said as he leaned back on the wall.

San Hill and the Muuns look at each other while Durge looks on in interest in what this Richard fellow has planned. So far, this odd commander has proven to be an exciting individual with his unusual droids, unpredictable nature, tactics, and eccentric behavior, especially his uncanny ability to 'predict' where the Republic would attack.

*hiss-pish*

The sudden noise made the Muuns look at Richard, and they saw the odd Commander now opening up a bottle of some kind before he took a sip of his drink. After he drinks the bottle, he sees everyone looking at him. Undeterred, he smiles and offers a drink.

"Scrumpy?"

The Muuns were confused as they looked at him questioningly. Eventually, one Muun stepped forward and said, "I'll take one. I need to get rid of this headache."

—Elsewhere, many minutes ago—

Before the primary battle continues between the republic forces and separatist forces in Harnaidan, one Republic Gunship breaks away from the main force, flying among the buildings towards their target: the giant artillery cannon bombarding the Republic Forces. Captain Frodo, along with the other ARC Troopers, is aware of the risk of this mission, but it is for the republic's sake to get rid of the enemy's ability to bombard their brothers.

But as the Gunship flies through the city, two Battle Droids run up to the highest level of the building as the Gunship flies past. Notably, these droids do not hold weapons or equipment standards to the confederacy. No, these are droids from Richard's group: a B1-Medic Droid and a B1-Soldier Droid.

The B1-Medic droid is a Medi-gun used by the other B1-Medics, but the design makes a distinction that it is a different medi-gun.

The other droid is a Soldier Droid but is not holding the stock rocket launcher. Instead, the rocket launcher is high-tech with a slimmer barrel and a minor exhaust port, outfitted with a cosmetic scope with a CIS logo imprinted on the side of the Barrel.

It's the Direct Miss-

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The Direct Shit-

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The Direct Hit!

The B1-Medic Droid from behind concentrates the beam and activates the Uber, which in turn causes the Rocket Launcher to glow red.

"Schnell! Go get zem!"

The helmet-wearing droid acknowledges his order, adjusts his aim, and calculates the distance of how fast his rocket could reach the gunship. With his estimation complete, he placed his digit on the trigger before stating, "Time to inform your next of kin!"

The crit-rocket was fired, but then another, another, and another rocket was fired before the droid was reloaded. Four crockets pierced through the air and made their way towards their target.

Two of the rockets missed, living up to their name as the Direct Miss-

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But! BUT! The other two rockets could land a critical direct hit on the Gunship's engine and wing.

The rockets managed to hit the Republic Gunship. As the pilot tries to regain altitude, he's forced to make a crash landing on the city ground with a resounding load screeching of metal as it skids on the ground. After the Gunship caused its unceremonious crash, Captain Frodo peeked his head out to survey the area before he silently ordered his troops that the close was clear with gesture.

The clones followed the command without question and stormed out of the ship. Captain Frodo jumps down after two clones jump from their downed gunship. He puts his back against the ship's hull and gestures to secure a perimeter.

Unknown to them, they are being watched. From the buildings around them, there are battle droids with sniper rifles scoped into the clone's position. These droids are concealed within the buildings with good cover and have the clones scoped into their sights. There are eight droids in total, two in each building from across each other between the Gunship. The droids from those buildings whispered as they scoped into their targets

"Steady... steady..." One Droid from the building whispered as he scoped into an Arc Trooper.

"Everything above your neck is going to be a fine red mist." Another one not far from his position also has scoped into one of the clones.

"You better hold on to your head, mate." Another droid from the other building whispered as he scoped into one of the Arc Troopers.

There are eight of these battle droids in total.

The droids are not those typically inept and normal B1 Battle Droids. These B1 Battle Droids have sniper rifles, but they are wielding an odd variety of sniper rifles. Most of these droids are using what seems to be slugthrower-based sniper rifles; other droids are either using single-shot pneumatic dart guns with an air tank with spare team-colored darts (with corks) attached to the stock, a scope fitted to the top, and feathers tied to the barrel.

Another has a sniper rifle made from a jury-rigged laser, equipped with a telescopic sight with two fins atop it, a laser sight directly underneath that, and a team-colored button on each side and the back. A parabolic antenna protrudes from the barrel of the rifle with a small tube of team-colored liquid at the end of the barrel, constructed from grayish-green metal and covered in a cream material at the stock and body of the rifle, while another battle droid is holding an odd sniper rifle which is quite the Classic.

Most notably, these droids have tipped cowboy hats on their heads along with orange-lens sunglasses; it was an odd aesthetic choice to the regular battle droids accompanying them, but they didn't question the current separatist commander's decisions or their style choice.

After the droids scoped into their targets, they slowly and carefully squeezed their finger on the trigger, then eventually...

*BANG!*

B1-Sniper droids unleashed their devastating weapons with unyielding precision and brutality. The resulting firepower from the sniper gave interesting results that shocked the regular droids accompanying them.

The sniper droids managed to kill regular clones with headshots. A full-body shot killed one, a laser shot disintegrated the clone, and finally, one clone exploded into a pile of blood and gore by a fully charged shot of a classic sniper rifle.

The sudden attack and gruesome death of the clones startled them, and the clones immediately returned fire at the buildings where the shots came from. They had no time to react to their comrade's gruesome death as they jumped into action. The droids that accompanied the snipers fired at the clones downwards from their high positions in the buildings. The Clone Force quickly took cover behind the down LAAT.

The Clone Commander turned to the two regular clones with him and gestured they go out and draw the enemy's fire to them. The two clones nodded and ran out of their cover as the droids' blaster bolts and slug rounds were fired all around them.

Buuut as the two clones run out of their cover to bring the droids' attention to them, they are immediately blown to bits by a glowing rocket that came from above. Startled, Captain Fordo looks up to see a Droid wearing a helmet fall downwards onto their position while yelling, "SCREAMING EAGLES!!!"

Captain Frodo and the other clones didn't have time to react to the obscurity of what they were seeing when the falling Battle Droid started firing three rockets at the clones.

Captain Frodo and other Arc Troopers avoided the incoming attack, but the other clones who were too distracted by the chaos of the battle were not fortunate, and thus, the B1-Soldier blows the clones to bits with the explosions of his rockets.

One Clone survived but was immediately smashed on the head by a shovel of all things by the Helmeted Droid, "The eagle has landed!"

The clone close to the droid was about to fire his DC-15 Blaster Rifle on him. Still, the helmet droid then spun around and smacked the clone with the shovel site, knocking him out, giving him a concussion, and breaking some pieces of the helmet in the process, most likely giving the copy-paste a skull fracture in the process.

Captain Frodo didn't let this distract him, and he took aim and fired his two DC-15 Heavy Blaster Pistols at the Droid, who responded appropriately to being shot at, "Ah crap!"

A single shot would typically be enough to down a B1 Battle Droid, but the two shots didn't down the Droid, who only grunts in pain. The Droid then pulled out his rocket launcher from his back and aimed downward at his feet before he jumped and fired. Captain Fordo thought the Droid blew himself up, but to his utter shock, the Droid flew upward, catapulted from the explosion, and crashed through the window of one of the buildings.

Captain Fordo has never faced battle droids of this caliber, and it helped to note that these droids' weapons are so absurdly powerful, even for Slug Thrower-type weaponry.

Before he could attest to the situation, another ARC Trooper beside him was shot dead by one of the snipers, breaking the Clone Captain out of his shock and immediately went to cover as the sniper droids jeered and taunted him and his men.

"I'm gonna blow the inside of ya head all over four counties!"

"I'm gunnin' for ya, you mongrels!"

"This is gonna be a real piece of piss, you bloody fruit shop owners!"

Insults and jeers aside, just before the Commando Squad could even come up with a plan or rally his troops, a rocket hits the side of the downed ship, thus disorienting the remainders of Muunilist 10. The Clones look over to their cover to see the same Rocket Launcher Wielding, now firing a rocket from their position from a more advantageous and protected position. The Droid jeered at them, "I joined this team just to kill maggots like you!"

The B1-Soldier Droid fired another rocket, and it exploded on the ship's side once more. The Clone took pop shots at the droids, who took cover, before looking at his captain as if pleading on what to do next in this dire situation.

"Captain! Your orders! What should we do?!"

...I literally just pointed that out, you stupid clone- oh right, they can't hear me.

"I can!"

Shut up, Soldier Droid! Just continue whatever you're doing from where you're standing!

"Yes!"

Anyways, *ahem* In the heat of the moment, Captain Frodo was about to relay a plan to the remaining troopers around him, and then, in a sudden flash, an ARC Trooper beside him had his head cut clean off! He turned to see an IG-Lancer Droid holding a sword but, for some reason, wears a beanie and an eyepatch that covers one of his photoreceptors.

"There can be only one!" The IG-Lancer Droid shouted before the Droid then charged with a war cry, its weapon glowing red, and ran at him with such speed, "RAAAAAAAHHH!"

Captain Fordo evades the attack, but it instead strikes an unfortunate Clone Trooper behind him. The Clone was busy firing on the enemy at the buildings; he didn't notice the incoming blade before it was too late. The Clone's head was separated from his shoulders as a jet of blood produced from his neck.

Captain Frodo was horrified by the sudden escalation. This mission was supposed to go smoothly: remove the cannon and remove the enemy's ability to bombard the republic forces. The command never told them anything about these battle droids! What are they?!

The last thing Captain Frodo saw before his eyes was the IG-Lancer Droid pulling out a Grenade Launcher, aiming it at him, and firing a grenade at him. Fordo didn't have time to react due to being overwhelmed by what was happening, as the last thing he saw before his death was an explosion and darkness.

Captain Frodo's bloody remains have been gibbed by the pill grenade. The IG-Lancer Demo-Droid then laughed and pointed at the dead Clone, "KABOOM!!"

The remaining clones of the strike force are dispatched and obliterated by the odd group of Droids who laugh and jeer at them. Muunilist 10 failed to destroy the giant cannon and failed their mission. The worst is about to happen for the rest of the invasion force.

—X—

Obi-wan Kenobi felt something was wrong as he watched the battle from afar on his mobile command center. He doesn't know why. All he knows is that the struggle isn't going smoothly for the Republic, not at all, not one bit. When the battle began, they suffered grievous (hah!) casualties from the droids' pre-attacks and more deaths from the enemy's tricks and tactics. The first wave of clones was decimated, and the second was close to wavering; a third wave would be sent alongside them to aid the second wave in breaking the enemy's defenses.

He's been getting reports of droids utilizing automated sentry guns to put their forces at a standstill, sentry guns that fired both slugs and blaster bolts, an odd combination. Still, it proves to be effective in stopping their advances. Reports have been that attempts to destroy them have been increasingly difficult due to them being maintained and defended by nearby droids and some weapon that could disperse a rocket or projectile. Whatever it was, it was getting troublesome.

Even if they were to destroy a sentry gun, two more took its place by the droids who built them. More so, the droids have set a miniature version of their sentry guns, though not as lethal. They proved to be dangerous and effective as those guns harassed any infantry that attempted to move forward. And there were just so many of them, and their small stature made it difficult to hit them. The droids made a fortified defense that the Jedi can't help and respect.

Obi-wan can't help but feel as if someone just predicted their movement from the beginning of the battle until now. They suffered so many casualties it's baffling how much the enemy has prepared for this battle, too prepared for his liking.

"Sir." A clone behind him said, breaking Obi-wan out of his thoughts. "Our Artillery is ready."

"Good, tell them to fire when ready," Obi-wan said with his back turned and continued to observe the battlefield ahead.

"Yes, sir!" The clone then relays the orders as Obi-wan continues to observe the battle.

Obi-wan grimaces as more clones die to the enemy's artillery and blaster fire, as well as explosive traps that litter the battlefield. The former is still operational, and only he hoped that Captain Frodo and his team had managed to infiltrate through the CIS line and turn off the enemy's artillery. Yet, there have been no updates but waits as the battle rages on.

But he believed them that the ARC Troopers could finish their mission.

As the Republic Artillery was set up, they began to pelt the Separatist Droid Army from a distance, giving the Republic the advantage and starting a counterattack on the droid forces.

However, something is behind the Republic lines.

A few not-suspiciously-looking clones walk up to the Republic Artillery Cannons. Once they are near, they pull out a modified and lethal version of the sapper. After checking if the close is clear or that no one is looking at them, the mysterious clones quickly place a sapper on the side of the Republic Artillery Cannons.

The clones manning said cannons were startled when the artillery's systems overloaded. They tried to remedy the issue; however, as they did, the artillery cannons then...

*KABOOM!*

*KAKABOOM!*

*KAPUT*

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One by one, the Artillery Cannons are being destroyed, leaving the clones defending said artillery cannons in disarray. Many wonder what happened?! What destroyed their artillery division?!

From the Republic Mobile Command Center, a clone overlooking artillery placement was startled and hastily informed the Jedi General, "G-General Kenobi! Our cannons! They all have been destroyed!"

"What?!" Obi-wan said in shock as he was handed the binoculars. He uses it and zooms into the wreckage of what used to be the Republic artillery. He surveys the wreckage only to see clones in disarray and look over the destroyed remains of their artillery pieces. Their artillery was only set up a few minutes ago, and now they're destroyed?! They didn't even get a chance to fire!

But what caught his attention were the few clones walking away and keeping their presence hidden from other clones trying to make sense of the situation. This is very suspicious. Very suspicious indeed, and the Jedi Master can't help but feel there's something off with those clones.

Before Obi-wan would request to take those clones into questioning, they suddenly turned invisible.

Obi-wan placed his binoculars down and stared intensely at where it happened. The destruction of their artillery has turned the tide against them once more as droid forces then started pushing the clone forces back, now that they've lost their artillery advantage while the droids retained theirs.

He looks at the other side of the battlefield ahead and thinks, 'This has gotten a lot harder.'

He looks at the city and wonders, 'Captain Frodo and his ARC Troopers should have destroyed that cannon by now... Just what happened?'

As Kenobi thought of this, on the battlefield, the Clones were being pushed back as the artillery cannon from the CIS side bombarded the clone's position, causing havoc and confusion on the clone lines. Infantry and Vehicles alike were being destroyed left and right by the continuous artillery fire of the Droid's Main Artillery Cannon from the top of the building.

B1-Engineers decided to be bold and set up Sentry Guns on the front lines while using their wrangler, killing as many clones as possible. They're set up from ruined buildings or debris that would act as cover.

AT-TE Tanks provided the infantry with heavy armor supports, but it was all fruitless as the overwhelming number of Droids was too much for them to handle. Primarily when the B1-Engineer Droids used their Short-Circuit to destroy any anti-vehicle projectiles thrown at them.

Chief leads the droid defense in his AAT with the RED Team close by as his AAT fires from a distance, acting as a defense platform.

RED B2-Heavy Droids raining bullets on the clones while having a dispenser close by to replenish their armor.

RED B1-Scouts, Streak, and Blurr relay battlefield information from their survey to Chief.

RED B1-Pyros air-blasting projectiles and rockets away from the defense lines or any CIS Vehicle, which prove to be a massive advantage for the droids.

RED B1-Soldier Droids firing a salvo of rocket after rocket at any enemy infantry or vehicle they have their eyes set on.

RED B1-Sniper concealed and sniped out enemy officers with precise accuracy.

RED B1-Engineers Hotrod and Ratchet have set up dispensers and teleporters behind cover as it helps droids being transported to the frontlines faster while supporting other droid units that need healing and ammo, without the republic noticing as they're deployed behind cover. Also, whacking their wrench on the Chief's AAT and nearby CIS Vehicles that got damaged from enemy fire or projectiles, which the engineers fixed, similar to how they heal their Sentry Guns by hitting their wrench on them. (#TF2Logic)

RED BX-Spies were standing at the base of the AAT, as they had not been deployed yet, unlike the other BX-Spy Droids that destroyed the artillery.

Their RED B1-Medic, Kritz, healed any droids that needed maintenance from taking too much damage or reviving droids that had fallen, which helped bolster the droids' numbers in the defense.

Fortunately, the clones haven't taken note of the RED Team yet, and their uncanny effectiveness and performance as the chaos of the battlefield are too distracting to them. That, the many droids that are attacking said clones.

As Chief's AAT fired another shell onto the battlefield, he received a transmission from Richard. He pulls out his holo-disk as the small holographic figure takes place on his holo-disk.

"/Chief! I've got reports that the spies have successfully done their job! The Republican maggots lost their artillery support! Get RED to join the fray along with the other TF-Droids! Let's begin Mann-Tactic 117 Operation: WELCOME-TO-THE-CONFEDERACY-OF-YOU-JUST-DOMINATED!/"

Chief salutes, and the hologram disperses. He then connects to the droid network and sends a command, "ATTENTION!!!"

His command got the droids' attention close by, whereas those at the front lines continued to fight. Chief gave the order, "All Units, be advised! Commander has unleashed Mann-Tactic Operation 117 Operation: WELCOME-TO-THE-CONFEDERACY-OF-YOU-JUST-DOMINATED!"

The RED Team and nearby TF-Droids cheered as Chief gave the call.

"ATTAAAAAAAAAACCCKKK!!!"

Just like that, all the droids, from regular to TF-Upgraded, all charged out of their fortifications onto the wavering clone forces, firing blaster bolts, rockets, grenades, bullets, and many other projectiles that the author won't describe because there are so many happening right now!

Amidst the chaos of battle, suspicious Clone Troopers sneakily move among the republic lines without notice as the republic forces are focused on the droid army before them. These "Clones" position themselves with their respective AT-TEs without looking suspicious before the other clones close by.

And as no one was looking or distracted, they strike!

The "clones" placed their anti-vehicle sappers on the heavy walkers. All at once, many of the AT-TEs were overloaded by the EMP pulse of the sappers. The clones close by were shocked as they watched their heavy walkers suffering some malfunction or overload. As the operators try to fix the issue...

*EXTRA BOOMS*

*MORE BOOMS*

The AT-TEs hit with sappers soon erupted into a massive flame, taking some clones around them.

This caused some havoc amongst the Clone ranks, and the pressuring attacks from the droids were not helping their situation. The never-ending amount of blaster fire and bullets pushed the clones back as more AT-TEs started overloading and exploding in their area, not able to notice the snorting Clone Troopers who ran through the battlefield as they committed sabotage and espionage behind the enemy lines.

A lone furry-looking Jedi leading the assault is trying, to the best of his abilities, to show the clones into battle. Still, the unexpected events that led to the destruction of most of the armored vehicles and artillery pressured the Jedi into the defensive.

"What is happening?!" The furry-looking Jedi exclaimed before he dodged the incoming slugs fired at him by the sentry guns, thanks to his precognition. He took cover before he ran out and tried to maintain the offensive.

As he fought and deflected blaster bolts from the droids, he didn't notice some clones were getting too close for comfort. The chaos of battle was enough to distract him that even when he saw the mysterious clones approaching him, he paid no mind as he assumed them to be helping him.

But as the clone trooper approached him, he pulled out a knife and neatly unfolded it. Once behind the Jedi, he raised the knife, ready to bring it down on the furry.

The Jedi sensed it, but it was too late as the knife then plunged itself into the force-user's back, at the back where the brainstem or spine is located.

"AARGH!!!"

The Jedi screamed out in pain as he tried to reach the knife behind his back, but blood poured out of his mouth. As he fell to the ground, he was able to muster the last remainder of his strength to turn around to see a Clone Trooper, who was then engulfed by smoke, revealing its proper form.

"You've got blood on my chassis." The Commando Droid said with an accented voice before flicking a cigarette at the currently dying corpse of the Jedi.

—Over Orbit of Muunilist—

If you think that's annoying for the GAR, look at what has happened in the space battle above for the republic. The space battle is going well and smoothly for the republic as the only problems they have to deal with are the Defense Platforms and the swarm of droid fighters that continue to resist the republic's advance.

The Republic lost many fighters from the swarm of Droid Fighters, and the Defense Platforms destroyed some Acclamators. But that didn't deter their advance as they had Anakin Skywalker helping and leading his men into battle.

Anakin's starfighter evaded, weaved, dodged attacks from the droid fighters, and destroyed many of them while leading his clones into battle against the enemy forces. He felt confident in himself, significantly when he cunningly severely damaged one of the defense platforms.

However, the Droids are numerous and neverending, but that never stops the chosen one from helping his men as the best he can.

Anakin's starfighter zooms through the space battle toward the incoming droid fighters, "R4, divert power to forward shields!"

Anakin Starfighter then unleashed missions on the droid fighters, destroying many of them from the attack. He was then aided by nearby torrent starfighters, who helped eliminate the other droid fighters tailing him. Seeing that his attackers are dealt with, he focuses on one of the orbital gun platforms.

"Troopers, with me!" Anakin shouted through the comms as Torrent-Starfighters rallied behind him and followed him through the space battle against the CIS Orbital Defense Platforms, slowly being destroyed individually.

And amidst all this, the seven Munificent MAC-Frigate stalk the battlefield like a predator waiting to ambush their prey.

TF-2120 sat on the command chair with bated breath(?) and anticipation of when they would move; he watched as the Acclamators surrounded the Orbital Defense Platforms and destroyed many of them, like piranhas devouring their prey. The Droid is still uncertain how they could help when their numbers are woefully low compared to the Acclamators. Even though many Acclamators fell in battle, many are still operational.

That's until...

"/CAPTAIN!/"

The Tactical Droid jumps in fright and turns to the holo-disk that now displays the commander.

"/PHASE TWO HAS BEEN ACCOMPLISHED! UNTO PHASE 3! OPERATION: RANDOM CRITS!/"

The Tactical Droid was brief on that and nodded.

"Yes, sir, commander."

"/Oh! By the way, let the Engineers handle the weapon consoles for the MAC Cannon and other guns. They know what they will do. Got that?/"

"Affirmative." The Tactical Droid complied as communications were cut off. Then, he links the comms to the nearby frigates, "Attention all hands! Phase 3 is ongoing; Commander Mann has initiated Operation: Random Crits!"

The Droids comply and prepare for battle as they all operate their consoles. As for the B1-Engineers...

"Sir, when we attack, I suggest we activate the Kritz-Charge." The B1-Engineer at the weapon console suggested.

"Kritz-Charge?" The Tactical Droid asked

"Ah, right. The boss didn't tell you about it. Well, after we upgraded the ship-"

"With impossible odds and timing." TF-2120 quickly interjected.

"-We have set up something on the weapon console that would increase the weapon damage three times." The B1-Engineer finished, "But the charge will last for only 16 seconds and has a 40-second cool down and charge time. And we've estimated that the MAC-Cannon's reload time would be five seconds before firing. So we must make the best of it."

The Tactical Droid considered his words and nodded. While he arrogantly believes he should have more control over this, these droids are more familiar with the weapon. Richard Mann is responsible for upgrading these droids. So, against his better judgment, he goes with the plan.

"Very well, when we uncloak, prepare to fire. If your statement is true, we can't waste each time fired from the cannons."

"That's the idea! Ready when you are; the boys and I will guide you and the rest on where we can hurt them real bad!"

The Tactical Droid nodded, and he began positioning the fleet at an angle where the MAC-Cannons would prove to be effective with the guide and advice of the B1-Engineer droid. He has no idea how these things work but puts his supposed trust in these droids.

"We're in position," TF-2120 said as he stood up from his command, and the B1-Engineers operating the weapon consoles all called out.

"I'm ready!"

"Pony up, boys!"

"Everybody ready?"

The other droids saw this and joined the callouts, with one of the B1 Battle Droids at the shield console starting it.

"Uh, yes! I'm ready!"

"Roger, Roger!"

"So are we!"

After a chorus of affirmations, the Tactical Droid strategically positioned his fleet on a good angle of the republic forces, who were currently focused on the remaining Orbital Defense Platforms.

As they got into position, the Tactical Droid shouted, "Activate Kritz Charge! And FIRE!"

When the republic's sensor of the Acclamators and Fighters detected the Frigates unlocking, it was already too late to react. The Standin Fleet uncloaked, the MAC-Cannons all glowed Crit-Red, and all seven fired a salvo of Crit-MAC-Rounds at the Acclamators.

The shot MAC-Rounds glowed red, and the MAc-Rounds launched from their cannons. The round struck the Acclamator, then pierced through the ship's hull towards the others behind it as they were to strike and pierced. Soon, the Acclamators fatally hit by the MAC-Rounds exploded like a cluster of excluding suns.

For anyone who wants to know how it looks, here's an illustration of it.

The Frigate's sudden attack destroyed the Acclamator. This shocked and startled republic forces as out from the initial volley, less than 40 of those Acclamators were eliminated.

Anakin Skywalker was in shock after he saw what happened to those Acclamators; he perceived those frigates as a significant threat. Especially when they turned, the Acclamators of the battle group was destroyed.

"Gold 2! With me! We need to get rid of those frigates!" Anakin rallied urgently as he turned his attention to the enemy frigates as republic fighters quickly formed behind their general.

"Yes sir, General!" It was the instantaneous response from the squadron leader of one of the fighters, and the engines of the formation intensified their thrust toward the small enemy battle group.

Meanwhile, with the Standin Battle Group, the Tactical Droid would have his jaw drop if he had one. He is shocked by the effectiveness of the frigate's MAC firepower, though it was enhanced to have so-called Crits that tripled its damage output. The Crit-MAC-Cannons, in a good angle, just destroyed over 26 Acclamators. While some were damaged heavily from the damage they received, the latter were finished off by the defense platforms or droid fighters who picked them apart.

The shock wore off TF-2120 as he was reminded of the Frigates' limited Crit-Charge by a B1-Engineer Droid.

"Reloading cannon!" The B1-Engineer shouted as he typed into the weapons consoles.

The Tactical Droid was quick on his feet to shout his order, "Angle the cannon again at the enemy! Pick your targets!"

Five seconds later.

"Fire!"

Another salvo is fired, and more Acclamators fall from the damage powered by the Crit-MAC-Cannons.

Anakin Skywalker saw all this; frustration and urgency filled his face as his starfighter and the accompanying clone fighters followed behind. They have to stop it from firing it again. However, due to the distance the Frigates placed themselves, it would be a matter of time before they fired their heavy weapons again. They have to save the offensive!

But that didn't stop the MAC Frigates from firing a third salvo.

What followed next was a cascade of explosions! Many Acclamators fell to the MAC Frigates. When the MAC Cannon Frigates fired their third salvo, more Acclamators were shredded and pierced, and those behind those other Acclamators were shot through and hit.

After seeing the devastating effectiveness of the MAC-Frigates, The Tactical Droid and Droid Commanders were smart to let the Acclamators line up or angle their MAC-Cannons before firing, making quick work on them with ease as the round pierced the upfront acclamator before hitting the others from behind and the other behind it.

Unfortunately for the Standin Fleet, their Kritz-Charge has been used up and would have to wait 40 seconds before it needs to be reused. Nevertheless, they managed to deal a decisive blow to the Republic.

"The crit is used up. We have to wait 40 seconds." A B1-Engineer Droid says as he types away on the MAC-Cannon Weapon console.

The Tactical Droid felt a wave of confidence wash over him; the power behind the Crit-MAC-Cannons was awe-inspiring and made him and every other droid in the fleet believe they could turn the tide of battle in their favor.

"We can wait." TF-2120 says, acting somewhat jittery than before, "Can the MAC-Cannons still be fired?"

"Yes, sir, but continued use would overheat the cannon. It would be forced to cool down for a few minutes before firing. We need to be careful about overusing it." The Tactical Droid considers the droid's words about the downsides. He turns to the republic fleet, who are far from getting effective range for their turbo lasers to hit.

"Then we can pick them off from afar! Get the MAC-Cannons ready, pick your targets, and fire!" The Tactical Droid ordered as he sat back on his chair.

"Gotcha!"

Just like that, the Standin Fleet picked their targets and fired another salvo of MAC-Rounds at the Acclamators from a distance. However, unlike the Crit-MAC-Rounds, these rounds only managed to damage the Acclamator severely or destroy it in one precise shot. The damage output pales compared to the Crit ones, but that doesn't matter as they prove to decimate the Acclamators from a distance, acting as warship versions of snipers.

It would be then the rest of the Republic Fleet would put their focus from the Orbital Defense Platforms to the enemy battle group that has turned many of their ships into slag as they fired their decimating MAC-Rounds.

The Garrison on the Orbital Defense Platform was initially shocked by the power that the battle group of Munificent MAC Frigates had unloaded on the republic attackers but managed to gain their bearing and launched a swarm of droid fighters to intercept the republic fighters that were gunning towards the frigates.

Speaking of the Republican Fighters that would not fall into a trap, General Anakin Skywalker is getting desperate if the frustration on his face isn't evident.

"Just what weapons did the Separatists use?!" Anakin growled out loud, frustrated with the situation he found himself in. The initial force they had was destroyed or retreating into hyperspace.

'As long as we get rid of those ships, we can win this!' Anakin thought to himself as he resolved to save the offensive.

Oh, you poor, poor boy, do you think Plot-Armor would be on your side in this, Mr. Chosen One? Well... you're sorely mistaken!

The swarm of Torrent-Fighters follows Skywalker towards the Standin Frigates, hoping to overwhelm them with numbers as they close into the MAC-Frigates.

At the Standin Fleet, with the main Frigate leading the ambush, one of the droids operating a sensor console reported, "Sir, the navigation computer has detected republic fighters coming towards us!"

The Tactical Droid looks at the B1-Engineers, "...Did this fleet undergo any anti-fighter upgrades before their impossible upgrades with MAC-Cannons?"

The B1-Engineer operating the weapon would give him a smirk if he wanted to, "...you think the cannon is the only thing the Commander wanted to be upgraded?"

Meanwhile, with Anakin's attack force, they are about to swarm the MAC-Frigates. However, Anakin and the other clones didn't account for one thing, nor did they expect it...

...the Point-Defense systems and light-turbolasers were upgraded with TF2 Sentry Targeting Systems.

And in TF2, the Sentry Targeting systems never miss so...

*beep* *beep*

*BBBRRRRRRRRRRRTTT!*

*WHOOSH-BOOM!*

The Point-Defense systems and Light-turbolasers of the frigates beeped, snapped their aim on the incoming republic fighters and opened fire. Anakin is the unfortunate fool to be attacked.

R4 beeps in fright, and Anakin yelps as he swerves his starfighter to avoid the incoming attacks from the Point-Defense Turrets.

"Oh, kriff!" Anakin cursed as he tried to evade the attacks.

However, the turrets prove too accurate, and in turn, Anakin's starfighter has taken a lot of damage from the aim-assist of the point defense turrets.

Soon other republic fighters were being shredded by the bullshit targeting systems of the upgraded point-defense systems. Anakin is forced to maneuver away as more Torrent-Fighters are getting destroyed by the Point-Defense weapons of the MAC-Cannon Frigates.

And eventually, the rest of the CIS Starfighters caught up to the republic fighter and began supporting the Standin Fleet, who were currently swatting away the republic fighters like mosquitoes.

R4 beeps in distress to his pilot as Anakin answers while controlling his shop, "I know R4! I know! Falling back!"

His starship took too much damage from the point-defense system of the frigates. He has no choice but to withdraw from battle and fly back to one of the Acclamators now approaching the Standin Fleet as they lost another from a MAC-Round that was fired.

About less than one hundred Acclamators remained, and regular MAC-Rounds from the frigates shredded those that survived the initial salvo from earlier.

Anakin managed to enter one of the hangers of the Acclamator and made an emergency landing on the hanger bay. He got out of his ship and staggered on his feet, causing him to kneel. The clones immediately run to his side while others put out the fire on Skywalker's boat.

"General, are you alright?" The Clone asked.

"I'm fine." Anakin said as he stood up, "Inform the rest of the fleet-"

Another explosion pulled him out of his thoughts as the sound of multiple explosions was heard once more. He turns his head towards the opening of the hanger and is startled along with the other clones. The devastating power of the MAC-Cannon Frigates has been recharged and are now firing another salvo of MAC-Rounds that tore the Acclamators into slag as the rounds pierced through the ships.

Anakin broke out of his stupor and shouted, "Get more fighters ready to launch! We need to get rid of those... whatever those ships are!"

"Sir, yes, sir!" The Clone nodded stiffly and ran.

Anakin stared out of the hangar again to see the floating remains of the Acclamators that were destroyed. He frowned at this. Why wasn't he informed of this 'Super Weapon' that the CIS was making? They can't allow these frigates to be mass-produced, or else the republic would face more difficulties in countering these ships in future engagements (yeah because this has nothing to do with our unusual commander).

Anakin watches helplessly from the hanger as another salvo of Crit-MAC-Cannons is fired again, tearing through many Acclamators like slag. Republic fighters fight bravely against their droid counterparts but are overwhelmed.

But that didn't stop him as he ran to the ship's helm. When he arrived at the hangar bay, the republic captain was making commands before he noticed him.

"General." The Captain says Anakin can sense his nervousness due to the devastation brought upon by the MAC-Frigates.

"Captain." Anakin says as he walks and stares out of the bridge's viewport, "I want your ships to scatter! Don't cluster together! The enemy is counting on us doing this! Whatever weapon they have, it's destroying our ships!"

The Captain sighed helplessly, "I'm sorry, sir, I'm doing our best, but..."

He was cut short when he saw another Acclamator beside them hit at the ship's bridge, destroying it, as the rest of its body floated aimlessly. The Captain stared at it with dread before turning back to Skywalker.

"...we are at a disadvantage. What weapons those separatists developed are tearing us apart before our turbo-laser could get in range of them. Furthermore, we're losing ships... fast."

Anakin frowned as he turned to the holo table, showing a holographic battle image. There, he sees how dire the situation has become. Out of the hundreds of Acclamators that joined the battle, about 30 remained.

*BOOM*

"Sir, another five more acclamators have been destroyed!" A Clone reported urgently.

...make that 25.

Anakin glares heavily as he sees more Acclamators fall to the Crit-MAC-Cannons. It would be at this point that reality hits him. As much Anakin hates to admit it, he knows the republic can't win this... not when their numbers are being thinned out. He turns to the viewport and sees the Munificent Frigate's MAC-Cannon stop glowing red.

Also, it's because Plot-Armor ain't there to save them against Gmod/TF2/SFM Bullshit! Lol! Get dominated, Sky Guy!

"Achoo!" Anakin sneezed for some reason unknown to him but known to the readers who are currently reading this crack-fic of a story.

Regardless, Anakin grimaces that another Acclamator has been destroyed. He only hopes that Obi-wan has a better chance of dealing with the ground forces below.

—X—

Back at the central HQ, Durge watches gobsmacked as the Muuns and San Hill in the room got flat-out drunk from drinking the scrumpy.

"And I told the republic senator...*hic* I loaned more than I own~"

"*hic*, have I ever told you the time I found myself cornered by a Hutt?"

"...I always hate you, *hic* you know that?"

"Oh, I hate you *hic* too, you stupid long head *hic* bastard!"

"Oh... *hic* I do have a long head! Hahahah! Zzzzz." The Muun then falls asleep on the floor due to being drunk.

The Muuns got intoxicated with their scrumpies, thanks to Richard. Speaking of our odd commander, he is happy with how his plans have turned out, as the holo-table shows a holographic representation of the republic forces being outmatched and pushed back. He turned to Durge and said, "Come on, Durge! While our friends here are flat-out drunk, let's have fun!"

Durge is knocked out of his stupor and turns to Richard, who leaves the room. Uncertain, he follows the odd fellow. After some minutes, he arrives at the bottom of the building where a force of IG-Lancers is being held and awaiting to be deployed to the battlefield. There, he sees Richard gesturing him to his speeder bike, the one with a skull aesthetic.

"Come on, Durge! The Republic will not die out by themselves!" Richard urges. He and the other half of the IG-Lancer Droids, who look... somewhat too intoxicated.

"Move the gear up lads!" A Lancer Droid exclaimed in a mechanical accented voice.

"That's the spirit!" Another exclaimed as he got into his speeder and reeved its peddle in anticipation.

The other half of the Lancer Droid group, who are normal, stared at their drunk counterparts with uncertainty and confusion about their comrades' intoxicated behavior.

All of those intoxicated Lancer Droids have some round shields equipped.

Durge turned to Richard with a questioning gaze behind his metal mask, "...?"

"Oh, I modified some lancer droids a few days ago. Don't worry, I've improved them!"

"...?"

"Yes, them acting drunk is an improvement!"

"...?!"

"Oh, you will have to see!"

Durge, while initially hesitant, decided to go along with it rather than question the man who somehow made half of the Lancer Droids intoxicated and able to drink. He didn't bother asking why they had wooden shields that looked too primitive to his liking.

He hops on his speeder bike as an IG-Lancer Droid, who admittedly seems intoxicated, further confusing him and giving him his lancer.

"Aye!" The Odd Lancer Droid gives him his lancer.

As Durge revved up his bike, he felt someone sitting behind him. He turned to see Richard Mann, holding an odd locking Rocket Launcher (Direct Hit) and wearing a backpack with a flag. (Imagine this like Mario-Kart)

"Come on, Buddy! Let's go and kick some republic ass!"

"...?!" Durge growls at Richard's antics, but the Commander cuts him off.

"Come on, Durge! Don't be a party pooper! Besides, you don't know when you need help on the battlefield~ especially against a Jedi!"

"..."

"Hey, I know you can handle yourself, but give me a chance, will ya?"

"...!"

"Come on, I help plan this defense! It's fair I also help you as well."

"..." Durge stared at him before grunting as he turned to look forward with his Lance ready.

"Yay! You will not be disappointed!"

Durge somehow doubts that. Like that, Durge, Richard, and the Lancer Droids all charge out of the building onto the battlefield, ready to trample the republic forces with their futuristic Cavalry units.

As for the battle ahead, the droids initiated their counter-offensive on the republic forces. Without their artillery, the republic is slowly being pushed back. Any attempt to fire heavy ordinance from their AT-TEs has been made impossible by the B1-Engineers, who are now standing on the base of the AAT and using the short-circuit to destroy any incoming projectiles that were.

But the clones are stubbornly determined to ensure that they will win this battle. A Clone runs forward to the frontlines as his brothers fire on the enemy forces; he unleashes a single rocket that manages to destroy an AAT with a well-placed shot with his Launcher, as no B1-Engineer was defending it. Thus, smoke engulfed the area until...

"Freeeedooooom!"

"Hae at 'em, lads!"

"Get 'am, boyos!"

"Kill 'em all!"

"Leeeeet's do iiiiit!"

"Aigheaght's the way to do it!"

"Come on!"

...the sound of battle cries are heard as what comes out of the smoke is Durge, with Richard Mann riding behind his back and an army of IG-Lancer Droids; lancers are all lowered and ready to skewer and impale the republic clones.

It did happen. Many of those clones were impaled by the lancers and even destroyed some AT-TEs.

One of the Lancer Droids has a shield equipped, and then...

"AAAAAARGH!" Droid's lance and speeder glow red, and his speed increased as the lance then impaled many clones, even managing to destroy three AT-TEs in one single thrust and drive by due to its damage boost. Its attack pierce through everything. Some even were gibbed to bits upon getting hit by the crit-lances.

"RAAAAH! HERE I COME!" Durge impales his lance on the cockpit of the AT-TE as he lifts it with his unnatural strength, "POW! HAHAHA! KABOOM!"

And Kaboom, indeed. The AT-TE explodes into smithereens.

"Good work!" Richard gives a thumbs up.

"Thank you!" Durge said as they moved to their next target.

The other IG-Demo-Lancer Droids have shields equipped, and they, too, glowed red and decimated many of the republic's infantry and armor, much to the horror of the invading forces as they are being torn to pieces. A clone from an elevated position fired down on the lancer droids as they sped by. His shots missed Durge and Richard; the latter turned to the clone with an irk gaze and aimed the Direct Hit at him.

"TIME TO INFORM YOUR NEXT OF KIN!"

A Direct Hit Rocket was fired as it soured toward the clone, which was gibbed into pieces.

Richard huffed, turned his attention forward, and fired Direct Hit Rockets at any Republic Vehicle he could see before reloading.

The Mercenary is admittedly impressed with Richard Mann, who continues to fire rockets at enemy vehicles before reloading four rockets into his rocket launcher. More so, he's also impressed with the IG-Lancer Droids (the one that Richard "upgraded"), and he saw how they performed well on the battlefield, especially when they glowed red and began tearing through ranks of clones and destroyed a tank with a simple thrust of the lancer just shocking to him.

Perhaps there's more to this man than meets the eye.

"Dominated Copy-Paste Maggots!"

"...Is nice." Durge didn't bother anymore. He's getting used to this sudden quirk of his.

"You got that right! ATTAAACK!!!"

"Now it's coward killing time!" Again, Durge said this without a thought, and he didn't bother making a fuss about it as he continued to lead the Lancer Droids into the clone forces, with the main Droid forces continuing with their counterattack.

—X—

The battle isn't turning in Obi-wan's favor very soon. He has come to realize that ever since this battle has begun.

Obi-wan's face turned sour as he gazed across the battlefield. His forces have yet to make a breakthrough, and the sudden loss of their artillery support has put them at a severe disadvantage. Most of all, the enemy's artillery had yet to be destroyed, and whatever droid variants made themselves known on the battlefield, mainly those who managed to set up sentry nests and destroy projectiles had become a headache nuisance for the Jedi Master.

Still, he held high hopes that Muunilist 10 would be able to accomplish their mission, infiltrate behind enemy lines, and destroy the cannon above the building that was currently pelting his forces.

That's when a clone from behind caught his attention.

"General! Our forces on the right flank are being overrun!"

Obi-wan turned his attention and zoomed his binoculars to the other section of the battlefield, where he saw infantry and armor alike being decimated by the Lancer Droids, some of them glowing red for some reason; they appeared out of the smoke from their destruction of republic walkers and vehicles. Soon, what came out was perhaps the commanding officer of this assault, and riding his back is probably a soldier holding a rocket launcher.

...wait, did that soldier wave at him? Did that soldier notice him? What?

Regardless, Obi-wan frowned and said to the clone while not taking his eyes off the battlefield, "Mount up."

"Yes, sir!"

—X—

Meanwhile, at the battlefield, or one-sided massacre, the clone forces are being decimated as two Lancer Droids, regular ones, have stabbed their lancers into an AT-TE, destroying it. It would be here; they noticed something approaching them until they were killed.

"Huh?!" Durge and Richard turned to face who counterattacked them as they saw a Clone in a speeder holding a lance destroying a Hailfire Droid, "How could this happen?!"

Durge questioned as Richard focused on the clone on the speeder. It's a Clone Lancer, and Richard knew this would happen but didn't think they would be deployed.

Though since literal Calvary speeders are being deployed against them, it shouldn't surprise Richard that the Republic would counter that. That being said, he watches as another Clone Lancer passes through the wheel of the destroyed Hailfire Droid as he forms up behind an army of Clone Lancers, leading them into battle.

Richard knows who that leader is. And it's General Kenobi, wearing a Clone helmet.

He grins manically at this. I will have fun with this, no doubt. After Richard Mann saw the incoming Clone Lancers, he rallied and gave the command to his IG-Lancers Droids, whom his modified droids know very well.

"CHARGE!!!"

"I'M COMING FOR YOU!" Durge yelled out as he sped his speeder toward the enemy cavalry.

The Modified Lancer Droids all cheered and gave out war cries as they raised their lances in anticipation and battle-ready,

"Hae at 'em, lads!"

"Get 'am, boyos!"

"Kill 'em all!"

"Guts and Glory!"

Then, they all turned their speeders toward their clone counterparts. Their lancers lowered, while IG-Demo Lancer Droids held their chargin' shield protectively close to them as they closed into the enemy.

Richard Mann was firing rockets behind Durge's back, making direct hits on the enemy speeders, killing many of them as they closed in. It was there Richard activated his trump card!

He pulls out a horn and blows into it. Then it happened...

The Buff Banner took effect on his allies.

The resulting noise from the Buff Banner has boosted the effects on his allies in range of him as they glowed mini-crit gold, which means they're now able to do mini-crits, twice the damage, twice the pain! Durge saw this odd effect on him but didn't dwell on it long as Richard encouraged them.

"Give 'em hell, boys!!"

IG-Demo-Lancer Droids got too excited with the prospect of battle, and they charged ahead of the battle group, faster than the other speeders as they glowed red and let out battle cries, their chargin' abilities increasing their speed and their damage...

"RAAAAAAAAARGH!"

They tore through the ranks of Clone Lancers as their shields protected them from getting pierced by the clone's lances, though their shields broke upon impact. However, that pales in comparison to the many clones who fell in battle while some IG-Demo-Lancer Droids forgo the use of lancers and pull out their long swords.

"THERE COULD BE ONLY ONE!" One of the IG-Demo Lancer Droid shouted as he managed to cut a lance with his sword from an attack thrust by a clone before he decapitated the clone as they passed each other before he then decapitated another clone lancer that passed him.

The rest of the IG-Demo Lancers used their shield charge with a sword in hand; they turned to slashing at the republic speeders like knights in horses. Some held some stick grenades in hand (Ullapool Caliber). The latter hit their stick grenades on one of the closest Clone Lancers and exploded, but the Droid remained unharmed despite being engulfed in the explosions.

"And that's what ya' get for touching that!"

"Ka-boooom!"

"Kablooie!"

Others chased the clone lancers around with swords as they yelled jeers and insults at them.

"I'll notify yer next o' kin... That ya sucked!"

"See? I told ya they were a bunch o' wee lasses!"

The clones are honestly terrified as they try to maneuver away from the IG-Demo Lancer Droids' wrath and bloodlust, which is unusual and unsettling to them. In contrast, regular lancer droids are somewhat easy pickings; these IG-Demo Lancer Droids are beyond easy and fucking terrifying.

The clones wondered what kind of droids they were facing. And how come command has yet to inform them of these droids? Still, the clone persists, but the jeers and insults that continue to be spouted out by the droids deterred their focus as they're not used to opponents who would talk shit on them.

Even when they managed to knock them out of their speeder, they still proved to be a danger; the IG-Demo Lancer Droids merely got up, avoided the lances, pulled out a grenade launcher, and began to expertly lob grenades over the Clone Lancers, some being destroyed in the process as the red pills hit them or the explosion radius has knocked them out of their speeders.

Yet, the Droids are still intoxicated as they lob grenades.

"And then I'll grow yer arse's arse, and I'm the grass man, punk yeah heaven's heathen..." An IG-Lancer Demo Droids slurred drunkenly before tripping onto the ground and snoring loudly, just in time to avoid a lance thrust by the clone who exclaimed, 'Darrik Farrik!'

"Any one of you, I..." Another IG-Demo Lancer belches as his grenade pill explodes a Clone Lancer coming at him.

"Any of you that think ye're better 'n me you're gon' have another thing c-..." Another IG-Demo Lancer droid lobbed grenades close to his feet, which exploded. The resulting explosion sent him flying and screaming, "AAAAAAAHHH!"

"Oh kark-AAAAAH!" He somehow manages to unintentionally crash and hijack a speeder from a Clone Lancer, who screamed when he was thrown out of his speeder; the IG-Demo Lancer Droid was able to grab hold of the speeder's handles and snap his processor out of his drunk state.

"Oi! What just happened?!" But he shrugs and drives along the way, now with Eyelander on his hand.

Another IG-Demo Lancer Droid was lobbying sticky grenades on the ground in front of him as he drunkenly sobbed, "...Everyone thinks I'm just a one-eyed bloody monster, god damnit..." he clicked the detonator just as a couple of Clone Lancers were about to reach him but were gibbed to pieces at the right moment.

Others merely pulled out another shield with long swords in hand and let out a battle cry. They charge with intense speed and cutting and slashing Clone Lancers they can come across. Even without a speeder, these IG-Demo Lancer droids prove to be dangerous. Even on foot because their charge abilities make them as fast as Speeder Bikes.

"How's that feel, ya blockhead?"

"Ya great lactating wet nurse!"

"Don't fret, boyo. I'll be gentle!"

As this was happening, Obi-wan saw this happening and couldn't help but feel frustration fill him as more of his troops fell to these odd droids, whereas said droids only suffered minimal casualties. However, the fact these droids are drunk concerns him greatly. He didn't dwell that long as the Jedi Master saw Durge and Richard behind the Mercenary's back and then went to attack him.

Richard saw this and pointed at the charging Obi-wan, "Incoming!"

Durge heard this and turned his speeder and lance towards the Jedi General, "I'm coming for you!"

Thus, both the Jedi and Mercenary (with Richard on his back) charge towards each other with Lance lowered; the moment they struck each other, the Jedi's lance broke, and his helmet was thrown off, whereas Richard was thrown off Durge's back and landed face first on the ground a couple feet from the ground.

"I'm okay!" Richard said, muffled, his face on the ground.

As Obi-wan recovered from his charge, he pulled out his lightsaber and activated it.

"You! Yes, you! You are dead!" Durge turned his speeder around and attacked the Jedi. Both combatants charge again, but Obi-wan cuts the lance before cutting the side of Durga's speeder, causing him to lose control, "Stupid! Stupid- AAAH!" The speeder explodes as fire engulfs him.

Obi-wan skids his speeder to a halt and turns to look towards the flames that Durge is in.

Durge was unfazed and walked out of the flames; he turned to Obi-wan and threatened, "I will kill you with bare hands! Let us wrestle, little man!"

Durge no longer questioned why he was talking like this. He's rolling with it.

Obi-wan frowns and only sped his speeder at the Mercenary, who merely grabs the speeder's outrigger, "Fack you!"

The Jedi Master jumps off the speeder with incredible acrobatics and lands gracefully. The Jedi raises his head in time to see Durge attack him using a speeder as a blunt weapon. "Take that! This!"

However, said blunt weapon was cut to pieces before Jedi could be impaled.

"Argh!" Durge cried out in pain as they stood in silence, the only sound being the distinct sound of battle in the background. Then Durge laughed, "Oh hahahaha ohohohoho!"

The Jedi raises an eyebrow in confusion and bewilderment. He turns to look at the mercenary, only to be punched in the face.

"Take this!" Durge taunted and sent a series of punches at him, knocking the Jedi back, "Take that!"

*POW*

"BOOM!"

*PUNCH*

"AUGHN!"

*DOUBLE POW*

"-and this!"

*DOUBLE PUNCH*

"-and that!"

*TRIPLE POW*

"-and this!"

Obi-wan was sent flying by the last punch and crashed onto the ground. He tries to get up, but Durge raises his right hand, which reveals to be a machine gun gauntlet fired flechettes Obi-wan, "Vzzzzzt! Rahrahrahrah! Vrrrrr! Wahahahaaaaaa!"

The Jedi manages to use the force to deflect the incoming projectiles. (HAX!)

Seeing this, Durge used his wrist-flamethrower and unleashed flames at the Jedi, "FIRE! HAHAHAHAHA!"

Again, with force hax, he spread flames apart before using the force to crush the flamethrower.

"Aaagh! No!" Durge moans sadly at the sight of his wrist-mounted flamethrower being destroyed. He pulls out a flail weapon and whips at Obi-wan, "I have a new weapon!"

Obi-wan managed to use the force and retrieve his lightsaber, cutting the flail into pieces before it could hit him. He pulled out two blaster pistols, but the barrels were immediately cut, "Nooo!"

Durge growls, "Bah! My fist! They are made of steel!" He says as he activates his shield gauntlets and begins blocking Obi-wan's attacks. The mercenary is getting overwhelmed to his liking but continues fighting regardless, "Oooh! Durge cannot believe eyes! Who sends all these babies to fight-AAAH!"

Durge made a slip, and his arm was cut off before Obi-wan cut him in half.

"Agh!"

Durge falls on the ground in pieces with a grunt. Obi-wan calms himself, feeling like the battle has been won... but...

*pew*

*WHOOSH!*

Obi-wan's eyes widen as he senses an incoming attack; his precognition kicks in, and he jumps away as a rocket whizz past him and explodes behind him, impacting a ruined wall. He lands and turns to face the interloper.

He sees the one and only Richard Mann, holding his Direct Hit as he sneakily puts his tool gun away after firing it close to Durge's remains.

"I have joined this team to kill maggots like you! RAAAHHH!!!" Richard Mann screamed out and fired three more rockets at the Jedi.

The Jedi master is focused and uses his force speed to dodge the rockets and charge at the Separatist Commander. Just as Kenobi is about to reach him, the Odd Commander unequips his direct hit and switches it with a SHOTGUN!

"Hehehe!" Richard laughed maniacally and fired as a spread of pellets was thrown at the Jedi.

Obi-wan's eyes widened, and he felt his precognition scream at him. He dodged as the pellets missed, with only one grazing his shoulder. That didn't stop there as Richard fired another shotgun blast at Kenobi, who was forced to avoid the shotgun blast.

"Hah! You screwed up now, Negotiator!" Richard jeered and fired another shotgun blast at Obi-wan, whose only force to dodge once more, as Richard kept his distance from the Jedi.

He fired another shotgun round three more times at the Jedi, who dodge and use the debris as cover. He pulls the trigger again but comes with a...

*click*

Richard looked down at his shotgun and cursed, "DAMMIT!"

Obi-wan uses this opportunity of vulnerability to then force jump towards Richard Mann with his saber raised. The Mann saw this and quickly jumped back in time to avoid the saber hitting as it stuck to the ground he once stood on.

Obi-wan didn't stop his momentum and continued his offensive on the CIS Commander; however, moments before Obi-wan attacked, Richard loaded two shotgun shells in and fired.

Obi-wan was forced to dodge again, held his hand out, and used force to disarm Richard of his shotgun. The Commander's shotgun was ripped from him before he could fire another shot. Obi-wan, after he tosses the gun aside, points his saber at him.

"I suggest you surrender, Separatist," Obi-wan demanded with his saber pointed at Richard.

Richard only stared before he chuckled, "Hehehehehe..." Then he goes into full-blown laughter, "HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!"

Obi-wan stared at him, but his eyes were firm, and the enemy's laugh didn't bother him but only infuriated him to some degree. As Richard calms down his laughter, he smirks at Obi-wan.

"...You think you make the demands here, Maggot?! IN CONFEDERATE SOIL!? HA!" Richard challenged the Jedi, "Look at yourself! General Kenobi of a losing battle! My battle! The planet of Muunilist! Where is your army?! Where are your ships?! Where's your precious republic?! Your Copy-paste slaves are decimated and defeated, whereas I and the CIS stand victorious! Hahaha!"

Richard laughed more before he calmed down and said eerily, "No... you don't make the demands of surrender. I do..." he pointed at Obi-wan and shouted, "SURRENDER NOW MAGGOT! AND YOU WILL BE UNHARMED!"

Obi-wan looks at him calmly with resolve and says, "I don't seek conflict, but I won't yield to threats either. But unfortunately, I don't plan on surrendering anytime soon, commander."

Instead of looking insulted or offended, Richard shrugs nonchalantly, "Heh, well, I didn't expect you to accept my surrender anyway." He grins at him, "...I was only buying time."

*WWWWWWHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRRRRR*

"NOW IT'S COWARD KILLING TIME!" Obi-wan's eyes widen, and he immediately runs to cover as bullets are then fired at him and trials behind him.

*BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRTTT*

Richard only smirks, and he turns to face Durge, who has put himself back together and is now raining down bullets on the Jedi with the TF2 Minigun, as said bullets are chipping away his cover.

Now, I'm sure you're wondering where the Mini-gun comes from? Remember when Richard faced Obi-wan, there was a "pew" sound? Yep, that was Richard using the tool gun to summon a Mini-gun beside Durge to use it after he placed himself back together.

And now, Richard stands beside Durge, who lets out cheers of glee as he rains down bullets on Obi-wan's cover, "Did you think I would forget you?!"

"Certainly not!" Obi-wan quipped behind his cover as he kept his head down.

"RAAAAAAAAAHHH!" Durge yelled out as he fired more bullets before Richard joined in by pulling out a default Rocket Launcher and firing rockets at Obi-wan's cover; the explosion shook the ground. The Jedi were forced to run for more cover.

"SURRENDER NOW, MAGGOTS, AND YOU WILL NOT BE HARM!" Richard shouted as he fired another rocket at Obi-wan, who dodged the missile.

"I AM GOING TO KILL YOU, AND KILL YOU, AND KILL YOU!" Durge threatened.

"My, those two are quite the loudmouth," Obi-wan mutters as he takes cover behind a down AT-TE as bullets pelt his makeshift.

Before he could move or come up with a plan, he heard...

"RAAAAAAHHH!!" A Scottish battle cry was heard, and Obi-wan was forced to dodge an incoming sword slash thrown at him by the IG-Demo Lancer Droid.

Obi-wan backflips and stares at the Lancer Droid, who has a long sword in hand. The droid then mocks him.

"You're all bloody dead! Raaah!" The droid charged again as Obi-wan swung his lightsaber at the sword. He expected it to be sliced, but to his utter shock, the blade blocked the saber.

"What?" Obi-wan says in surprise but recomposes before the IG-Demo-Lancer Droid gets into a sword fight. Obi-wan is undoubtedly skilled in lightsaber combat, and the IG-Demo-Lancer Droid is just as proficient but not close to the Jedi Master's level.

Obi-wan managed to kick the droid back and was about to slash his saber at the IG-Demo Lancer Droid but was then ambushed by Richard, who stood on top of the wreckage of the AT-TE and fired a rocket at him.

Obi-wan didn't react fast enough as the rocket's splash damage hit him and knocked him back. He is wounded as Richard Mann jumps down from the AT-TE and aims his weapon against him as other IG-Demo Lancers arrive at the scene. Durge approaches with a mini-gun on hand, primed and aimed at Jedi. Most of all, a counterattack of the approaching droid army is closing in on their location.

"Hahah! You screwed up now!" Richard jeers.

"I have a plan for you: more pain!" Durge threatened sinisterly.

Obi-wan bangs heavily from the damage he has taken before he notices a speeder not far from him. He'd instead not be captured right now. So with every ounce of his strength, he used force speed to get to the Speeder.

Whereas the IG-Demo Lancers give chase and Durge fires his Mini-gun at him, Richard only stands there with a smirk. He has no plans on capturing him yet. The fun has just begun!

Obi-wan managed to get to the speeder and sped off as bullets whizzed over him. The Lancer Droids were about to give chase, but Richard gave a halt gesture and said, "Let him go. Let that maggot wallow in his defeat!"

Durge was displeased but didn't complain, "What's happened now?"

"We fight!" Richard points at the republic forces that are forced to fall back.

Durge looks at the IG-Demo Lancer Droids, who then look back at him. After a few moments, Durge raises his fist, "It's good day to die! For other team!"

The IG-Demo Lancers shared his sentiments.

"Let's push 'em back to spawn, lads!"

"Not a single one of 'em can lay a proper sticky!"

"Lads, I watched their scrim! I think this might be a mercy killing!"

In those words, the rest of the droid army caught up with them for the final push. Richard grinned manically; now it's time to kick the republic back!

—X—

"Fall back! I repeat! Fall back!" A Clone Commander yelled into his comms as his brother fell back from the frontlines while some stood back to buy them time. He turned to one of the clone sergeants, "Sergeant, Where is General Kenobi?!"

"He left to the front lines with Lance Clones, sir. We have no idea where he is or his condition." The Clone Sergeant reported.

"And the other Jedi?" The Commander asked.

"Most are dead, sir, while others are severely injured."

The Clone has a grim look on his face but pushes it aside.

"Very well... Keep me informed when General Kenobi returns! We need to fall back, and the seps are approaching us, and we're losing ground fast! Get to the command center and order a full retreat! The battle is lost!"

The Clone saluted stiffly, "Sir, yes, sir!" He turns to one of the clones, walking away from another directly, and points, "You there, with me!"

The Clone was hesitant but nodded, "Of course."

With that said, both the Clone Sergeant and the clone run off to the mobile command center. At the same time, the Clone Commander coordinates with the other clone commanders, "We need to set up defensive perimeters as we begin evacuation. I want able-bodied troopers to hold the droids back while we escort the wounded out of here. Use anything we have at our disposal! We don't have time!"

"Sir, yes, sir!" The Clones saluted and went to do as they were told to make preparations to evacuate as soon as possible. The battle is indeed lost.

Meanwhile, with the Clone Sergeant and the other clone, they arrive at the command center as the former hastily orders,

"Order a full-scale retreat! The entire invasion is going to hell, droids are pushing us back, all of our artillery and armored support, and the fleet is being decimated!" The Clone Sergeant ordered in urgency.

Every "Clone" in the mobile command center eerily turns to face him.

"We know."

The Clones said in unison, shocking the Sargent as smoke rose from all of them, revealing commando droids with knives at hand, all dripping blood. He reels from the sight; he doesn't notice the same smoke rising from the "clone" who accompanied him and now has a revolver aimed at his head.

"We never really were on your side."

Those are the last words that he heard before his head was blown off.

"Oh dear, we've made quite a mess! Hon, hon, hon!" The BX-Spy Droids laughed and snorted before they pulled out a sapper and used it to disable Mobile Command Center; then, they ran off and turned invisible.

—X—

Obi-wan speeds across the battlefield until he reaches the retreating republic lines. He weaves past clones until he comes to the makeshift defenses. As he got out of his speeder, he fell to his knees.

"General." One of the Clones noticed and helped him up.

As he is being helped up, the comms on his wrists have activated. He accepts it, revealing Anakin, looking worse for wear.

"/Master! We've been tricked into a trap! Some unknown Separatist Super Weapon decimates our fleet! Most of our fleet is destroyed, and as much as I hate it, master, but we need to withdraw! The battle is lost!/"

Obi-wan considered his words and turned towards the battlefield as he was being helped. He stared at the battlefield grimly as the droid counteroffensive was coming. It soon became clear as day that they'd been outmatched and outplayed. The CIS has been preparing them and predicted their every move. And if Obi-wan has to guess, it would mean Commander Fordo and his squad failed in their mission.

Obi-wan, with a heavy heart, nods, "Very well... we'll withdraw."

"/Hurry, master! We don't know how much time we have left!/" Anakin cuts comms as Obi-wan turns to the Clone.

"Head to the command center at once and relay orders-"

"Sir, the Command Center has been destroyed. We don't know how, but we believe it to be espionage."

Obi-wan cursed under his breath, and his mind wandered to the odd clones close to their artillery before something destroyed them. He concludes that they are responsible and would have held them in for questioning if it weren't for the fact that a vast COUNTEROFFENSIVE IS APPROACHING THEM.

"Very well." Obi-wan reaches for his comms on his wrist as a figure of the Clone Commander appears.

"/General!/." The Clone Commander saluted,

"Commander Cody, I'm ordering a full retreat of the planet! We don't have much time!"

"/Sir, yes, sir!/." Cody relayed this order to clones to fall back immediately.

The troops didn't need to be told twice as many clones wavered and began to run towards the gunships at the evacuation zone. Even then, it wasn't safe as even during the evacuation, the droids gave no quarter or break and continued their counter-offensive on the retreating Republic force. Obi-wan noticed that Jedis, a part of the assault, only came back with many heavily injured, implying that many Jedi fell during the battle.

Obi-wan feels despair at this as he enters the gunship with the others. Evacuation was chaotic as clones desperately tried to enter the gunships. Meanwhile, the Republic LAATs and Republic fighters who broke from the space battle to aid evacuation were now in the sky trying to provide air support as much as possible to the retreating clone forces.

Eventually, hundreds of Gunships took to the skies with fighter escort. Still, unfortunately, not every clone managed to get out, as the landing zone and fortifications were overwhelmed by battle droids.

Leading the charge, Durge and Richard watch from the top of the AAT as the clones retreat; Durge wants to kill more, while Richard smirks.

"All according to plan!"

As the Gunships left the planet's atmosphere, they were met with a horrifying sight. Wreckages of Acclamators are everywhere, floating aimlessly in space; only a few of those ships remain as fighters, the same over the remaining republic fighters.

Enemy fighters soon attacked the Gunships as their force to perform evasive maneuvers. They managed to enter the Acclamators in time. Many Gunships land in their hangar bays; among them is Obi-wan. The Jedi Master stepped out, and he nearly fell to his knees had it not been for one of the clones aiding him.

The Jedi Master gaze towards the hanger bay's entrance, where he saw the devastation left behind by the super weapon frigates. Obi-wan grimaces more at their situation as he is brought towards the medical bay.

Out of the two hundred Acclamators, only ten remained. Amongst the hundred thousand clones that participated in this battle, only a couple thousand remained.

It is nothing short of a horrific defeat.

Meanwhile, with the Munificent Frigates, T-2120 stands from his command chair and orders, "Open fire MAC-Cannons!"

However, the response he heard was disappointment, "Sorry, but the cannon has overheated from overuse. We must wait for 5-6 minutes when it cools down."

"Noted." The Tactical Droid said disappointedly before focusing on the remaining enemy ships. Even if they were to try and get in the distance, he feels the vessel wouldn't be able to reach them in time before they evacuated into hyperspace.

So, he begrudgingly lets the republic go. So far, the Tactical Droid likes using these MAC Cannons. After all the gunships had entered the remaining Acclamators, the defeated republic fleet soon entered hyperspace, leaving the system.

In the ground battle below, the clones left behind were surrounded by battle droids. Fighting a meaningless battle didn't appeal to them, nor did they want to be taken prisoner. However with the amount of droids surrounding them, especially the IG-Demo Lancers with their long swords out and glaring at them with killing intent.

Then an OOM-Command Droid wearing a helmet walked before the army of droids and shouted, "SURRENDER NOW MAGGOTS, AND YOU WILL NOT BE HARMED!"

The Confederacy of Independence Systems has won this day!

—(A Few Hours Later)—

Richard watches from the tap of an AAT in satisfaction as Republic clone troopers have been rounded up and placed in custody as Prisoners of War. However, those whom his TF2 Droids were detaining, let's say that the B1-Medics are causing more Crimes than he could count because they're dissecting clone troopers, dead or alive, with so much glee.

His local RED B1-Medic, Kritz, is one of those who are opening up clones for their organs which is expected with a droid programmed and upgraded with the TF2 Medic's personality and attributes.

Still, many clones have Muun Soldiers and Battle Droids overseeing the operations to ensure everything is kept in order and that the Republican prisoners aren't doing anything fishy. As for the Republic vehicles that were left behind? The Muuns made use of them. Either scrapping them for future projects or resources.

Also, the republic clone prisoners are being mocked and taunted by IG-Demo Lacer Droids and B1-Engineer Droids. The clones felt every taunt and jeer thrown at them.

"DOMINATED! Ha ha ha ha ha ha!"

"I'll notify yer next o' kin... That ya sucked!"

"Hey, Private Copy-Paste, I might've taken too much off... Yer head!"

"Mother of mercy! Now that is a bloody domination!"

"Lot o' good that Mandalorian trainin' did ya! I'm drunk!"

"See? I told ya they were a bunch o' wee lasses!"

"They're goin' ta bury what's left of ye in a soup can!"

"I had me good eye on you the whole time!"

Richard Mann smiles at all of this, and he can feel the defeated spirit of the clones, who continue to be insulted and jeered at. The Unusual Commander turns away from the scene and approaches San Hill, who is conversing with the other Muuns about their next move. Chairman San Hill notices him and beams in delight.

"Ah, Commander." San Hill said, "It's an honor to have you here with us."

"Mmhmm, and I can see that you've been coordinating efforts to get the city fixed." Richard gestures to the engineer droid working on the ruined buildings.

"Indeed, though Count Dooku has sent his regards." The Muun said as a fleet of CIS ships came into view, arriving at the system and the planet as ships converge the earth, "Plus, with the help of those engineers, restoration of those buildings and eventually the rest of the city would be quick."

The Muun refers to how the B1-Engineers seem to be able to build stuff in a matter of minutes and hours. They don't seem to question it. Best to keep their minds intact and just accept it as it is.

"Yeah, they are something, alright." Richard smiles, seeing reinforcements coming to aid Muunilist. Here, San Hill reaches out to Richard, who shakes his hand.

"Commander Mann..." San Hill said with gratitude, "You defended our planet against the republic. You have the Intergalactic Banking Clan's eternal gratitude."

Richard smiled and saluted, "Always glad to help, sir!"

"...Is nice." Durge gives a thumbs up, accepting his sudden personality quirk. Plus he has the minigun he gave him strap behind his back.

Richard smiled at their praise before he turned towards his army of droids. They are loading up in the C-9979 Landing Crafts. Additionally, the new TF2 Droids he made also loaded into the transport, a small army of TF2 Droids at his disposal.

Though notably, not all TF-Droids went in the transports as some remained at Muunilist, mainly the IG-Demo Lancer Droids, the B1-Sniper Droids, B1-Engineer, and BX-Demo Droids; those are droids he converted into Muunilist and came from Muunilist so it's understandable why they remained.

On the bright side, it means Muunilist has a contingent of TF-Droids waiting to be deployed. He also receives the reports regarding the MAC-Cannons and, let's say, he is surprised to hear how they performed against the republic fleet. When he said he wants to make a Venator Killer, he instead made a fucking fleet killer.

Hm... perhaps he made the MAC-Cannon Frigates too powerful for his taste. He should make some reconfiguration to give the republic a fighting chance against them. After all, he doesn't want the war to end too quickly when he has the time to make the war his playground. It's only perhaps been four weeks since this war began.

So like a game developer working on a game where a class proves to be unbalanced and broken, he should do an update and rebalance the Frigates to a more suitable and fair game for the republic.

"Sir." A Battle Droid approaches him, to which Richard Mann and the others face the droid, "An unknown starfighter has arrived and landed at the docking bay."

Both Durge and San Hill turned to each other with confusion while Richard has a look of surprise on his face.

The reincarnated man feels he knows who it is as she has not appeared yet. When he means she, he means Asajj Ventress. This is odd since shouldn't she be facing Anakin Skywalker when she... oh...

He did notice a lack of Anakin Skywalker dogfighting before they retreated. Moreover, he didn't see Skywalker's starfighter chasing after Ventress' fighter within the city...

Because of what happened in the space battle above, Anakin wasn't able to face her, which means... RICHARD WILL BE MEETING ASAJJ VENTRESS?!

Oh fuck! Oh fuck! Why her?! While he does love the CIS, he has a slight fear of Asajj Ventress. Why? Well, her revealing outfit and mere fact she looks like she looks like she would do dominate Richard in some way or another.

Maybe, maybe this is a good thing.

All he has to do is present himself as a competent officer and there won't be any problems. Just be himself, not in a weird way but in a professional kind of way. Wait... what of his droids?

...

...

...

...he left the RED Team at the docking where Ventress would likely be landing at...

Which means they will encounter Ventress first! AAAAAAH! Okay, okay calm down. Perhaps RED Team would give a good expression, sure about like half of the droids in RED Team are insane and eccentric in some way, but at least most of them have some restraints when it comes to higher rank officials.

So perhaps nothing could go wrong... yep, nothing bad at all.

—At the Docking Bay—

"Choke me, mommy." Streak is now on his knees, looking at the Sith Assassin who looks at him with a dumbfounded expression.

"WHAT THE FU-"

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To Be Concluded!

Hello everyone! Ooooh boy! This took a while to finish because hilt shit! This is 20k words! And it took me a long time to get this done. That, I was experiencing burn out. I hope you enjoy this chapter because I put so much work on it! And let's see what nonsense Richard will do in next chapter?

*snorts intensely in more Canadian Cocaine then falling unconscious*