123 Chapter 120: Reactions To GSA
(3rd Person: POV)
Across the galaxy chaos was erupting.
All due to Dooku's speech, and his introduction of the Galactic Systems Alliance to the rest of the galaxy at large.
An introduction which was being recieved with mixed results.
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[With Palpatine]
"Aghhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Palpatine shouted at the top of his lungs, his rage and anger flowing freely.
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[Seswenna Sector, Eriadu System, Eriadu]
Sitting in her personal home office Maarisa Zsinj once again played the speech of Count Dooku.
Having watching it numerous times, ever since its galaxy-wide broadcast a few days ago.
Why?
Because Maarisa actually agreed with a lot of what Dooku spoke about.
That the Republic focused most of its attention on the Core World's and a lot of the Inner Rim.
But when it came to large chunks of the mid rim, and practically the entire outer rim territories, the Republic didn't very much care.
Not to mention the fact a lot of core world natives looked down on those from the mid and outer rim.
Maarisa had seen it time and time again.
People looking down on Eriadu, simply because it was located in the outer rim.
When it was just as prosperous as some of the core worlds.
Just thinking about the snubbed noses and arrogant faces of some of those core world bastards caused Maarisa to clench her fists in anger.
Of course she knew not all people from the Core World's looked down on others.
But it was those in power who usually did.
Which sickened Maarisa to her core.
That's one of the many reasons she moved to Eriadu and put in the hard work to help making the planet and system prosper.
So she could understand what the Galactic Systems Alliance was trying to do, and she even personally supported it.
Which is why Maarisa made a mental note to tale a trip to see the Galactic Systems Alliance in person one day.
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[With Palpatine Once Again]
"Raaarrrrrggghhhhhh!!!!!!" The Sith Lord screamed at the top of his lungs.
His anger only getting higher as the seconds passed.
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[Judicial Arcology, Coruscant, Galactic City]
A cup of steaming hot caf in his left hand, Jan Dodonna sat in the officers mess of the Judical Forces headquarters.
Simply listening to his fellow officers discuss the Galactic Systems Alliance that had just revealed itself.
Along with the fact many of their former comrades were now apart of the Galactic Systems Alliance military.
"Those kriffing traitors!" An male officer shouted.
"How are they traitors?" A female officer asked. "They resigned their commissions. So legally we have no standing against them."
"Even so, I can't believe those bastards would side with people who wish to attack us."
"The Galactic Systems Alliance has made no move to attack our borders, nor forcibly suede any Republic planets, sectors, or syztems." A male Zabrak officer said.
"Not yet they haven't." A male Twi'lek officer commented.
The Judicial Forces officers continued going back and forth with their opinions on the Galactic Systems Alliance, and that many of their former comrades had joined them.
All the while Dodonna enjoyed his cup of caf.
Deciding to take a wait and see approach to the GSA.
Wondering exactly what the new government would show the galaxy, since many of his friends and colleagues decided to board that particular ship.
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[Senate Intelligence Bureau Headquarters, Coruscant, Galactic City]
"I want everything you can get me. Locations of their military facilties, knowledge on their political system, which world's and systems hold the most strategic value in their eyes, what kind of weapons and technology they posses. No matter how small the information you recover is I want it on my next the moment you acquire it. Is that understood?" Armand Isard spoke.
Standing at a podium in front of numerous SIB agents inside of SIB headquarters.
Who he was tasking with investigating the Galactic Systems Alliance inside and out.
Among them Wullf Yularen.
"Sir!" All of the agents answered in unison.
Though many of them held reservations about the task their boss had just assigned them.
For it felt like they were preparing to go to war with the GSA.
Hearing his agents reply Armand left the podium and started making his way back to his office.
Then the moment he was out of the room the SIB agents began conversing amongst themselves.
"To think, there were such traitors amongst us the entire time and we didn't even notice."
"Well nothing we can do now but correct our mistake."
"Yeah, let's show them what happens when you choose to turn your back on the Republic."
"That will be enough!" Yularen exclaimed.
Which caused every agent who was badmouthing the GSA to shut their mouths.
Because given Yularens' reputation, no one wanted to tangle with him.
"If you wish to gossip then do it on your own time. Right now we have a task to complete." Yularen spoke.
He then walked off.
Contemplating if he should contact his allies who now work for the Galactic Systems Alliance to get the real story on the new government.
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[Jedi Temple, Coruscant, Galactic City]
Sitting in their meeting room the Jedi high council were discussing the Jedaii Order and their relationship with the Galactic Systems Alliance.
The new high council members offering new opinions on the matter.
Of which there were five.
Since Mundi was removed from the high council due to his actions against Van on Mandalore, and Koth, Gallia, Plo Koon, and lastly Yaddle left the council and order of their own volition.
Yaddle having left because she could no longer tolerate the close-mindness of Master Tiin and his faction.
The new high council members being Jedi master Shaak Ti.
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Jedi master Coleman Kcaj.
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Jedi master Agen Kolar.
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Jedi master Anoon Bondara.
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And finally Jedi master Luminara Unduli.
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"I say before taking any action we send a diplomatic convoy to the Galactic Systems Alliance to ascertain their motives and goals for the future." Luminara suggested.
"I second that." Shaak Ti spoke.
"Do you truly believe that will work with the Jedaii Order having a hand in this new government?" Master Tiin asked.
"Tiin is right. For all we know this Galactic Systems Alliance could simply be a puppet government controlled by the Jedaii order." Master Piell spoke.
"I find that highly unlikely master Piell." Master Bondara replied. "Besides, the Jedaii Order nor the systems Alliance have made any aggressive moves against us. So attacking them without cause it out of the question." The Twi'lek Jedi master spoke.
Yoda smiling after he did.
Telling him it was the right choice to add Bondara and the others to the high council.
Now maybe the Jedi won't implode in on themselves.
Having staged off the Jedi orders destruction Yoda took control of the meeting.
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[Back With Palpatine Once More]
"Aaaagggghhhhh!!!!!" The Sith lord yelled.
He then let out one last rage-filled scream before stopping.
Taking several deep breaths to calm himself after he did.
Eventually Sidious was fully calm, or at least as close to calm as a Sith Lord could get.
Once he was he began going over in his head how he had missed the formation of the Galactic Systems Alliance.
"How? How did this take place rigjt under my nose?!" Sidious shouted.
He then thought on the subject a bit more before coming to a startling realization.
"I have an unknown enemy." Sidious whispered.
Normally he would think such a thing was impossible.
But given what had happened over the past few years Sidious believed it was possible.
The exposure of his political allies crimes, the exposure of the Clone Army on Kamino, even the novella citing the true Galactic history. Now this Galactic Systems Alliance.
Putting all these things together Sidious felt through the Force all of these events has been put into motion by one single individual.
Upon realizing this Sidious ground his teeth in frustration.
Vowing to find the person that was targeting him and his plans and make them experience a fate worse than death.
"Just wait my enemy, you will experience my wrath soon enough." Sidious growled.
His eyes burning a dep yellow after he did.
Needless to say the Sith Lord was now on the war path.
But that's totally fine.
Since his enemy, Van, is on the exact same path.
Now that they are on the same page their battle can truly begin.
