The Start

The next exact day Padme announced the vote to give Supreme Chancellor Palpatine Emergency Powers.

The vote of course resulted in a resounding 'Aye'

Especially from the War Faction, I have never seen those planets as excited as they are.

I guess they felt threatened by the Seperatist Movement and the potential threat those Outer-Rim worlds would present to their own respective planets.

Immediately after, Supreme Chancellor Palpatine declared the formation of a Grand Army of the Republic.

And with that I laid back in my seat and sighed.

It's finally beginning, the Clone Wars.

After it was decided I walked out and turned to my left, my steadfast guards Jon and Robb followed me as I met Grand Master Yoda and Master Mace Windu.

"Greetings, Master Yoda and Master Windu. Or shall I say General?" I said with a smile, which they clearly didn't think was funny.

"Hmm, for the Jedi to become General, difficult it is. The future, hard to see it is." Yoda said and I nodded.

"Well, Grand Master Yoda, I'm heading to Kamino to organise and welcome this new Clone Army, do you wish to join me?" I asked.

"Hmm, join you. I shall." Yoda said and I nodded.

"We're leaving early tomorrow, at 09:00. Senator Padme will be joining us to formally introduce the Kaminoan's to the Republux." I said and Yoda nodded.

And with that I walked off.

It was currently late night, the vote having been called the same day as the message from Kenobi was sent.

After that I went to my room and sat down at my desk.

Now then, Admiral Trench had taken the 1st Attack Fleet with him back to the Veridian Sector.

He was currently on the Corellian Run heading back home.

I honestly expected it to be a few more days until this shit started.

I connected my comms to the HoloNet.

The central communications network connecting all the sectors, planets and system.

Although some had a better connection than others and you required specific transmitors to transmit messages over long distances.

I then connected my HoloNet Code to the one pregiven by Trench.

As the call began a naval officer showed up.

"My Lord!" He said as he bowed.

"Get Admiral Trench, I have a task for him." I said and the officer saluted me before running off.

As I was waiting I began thinking of my fleets. The 2nd Home Fleet was commanded by Grand Admiral Jaime, while the 3rd Sector Defense Fleet was originally commanded by Yularen, but as I wanted him to command a Republic Fleet I has given the position to someone else, Vice-Admiral Flint.

He had served me well during these last 10 years and rose to the rank of Admiralitu, he was the one who led the blockade of Taapan.

I'd need to reposition my fleets, I'd likely bring the Home Fleet to the Moon between Thyferra and Yag'Dhul or just have it stay as Yag'Dhul.

There were only 2 know entrances to the Tapalo Oversector, now the Veridian Sector's core.

There were two entrances to the Veridian Sector, or 20th Sector, one way was through Wroona by the Rimma Trade Route, Wroona was apart of the Veridian Sector but it was 7 minutes away from Yag'Dhul, an easy jump.

However to get towards Thyferra and the core planets you'd need to pass Yag'Dhul as well.

The other way was by taking the Corellian Trade Spire from the Core and then stop at Foless, which was outside the Veridian Sector and take the Skipwrights Trace to Fondor.

I'd likely send Trench away for war, send the 2nd Home Fleet to Yag'Dhul, the 3rd Sector Defense Fleet to Foless and continue building up my 4th fleet.

I knew the first 4 months would be somewhat relax with both sides trying to capture as many hyper lanes as possible.

That's when Trench walked into the room, the 6 armed spider.

Though he did walk on his own feet, so not fully a spider.

"Tsk tsk tsk, greetings, M'Lord. I heard you had a tsk tsk task for me tsk tsk?" Trench asked while walking in with his 4 hands behind is back.

His tsk was a bit annoying at first but I got used to it.

"I have a task for you, recent information has informed me that the Coporate Alliance, Guild Corporations, Banking Clan, Trade Federation and Techno Union has signed a treaty, giving their armies to Counr Dooku and the Seperatist Alliance." I told Trench and he smiled, I could see excitement and happiness spread through his body, Trench's true nature was that of a predator, and that would show in battle.

"Tsk tsk tsk, finally. The Galaxy has entered war again." Trench said excitedly.

"It's good that you're excited and motivated. Your mission is simple, take the 1st Attack Fleet to the Rishi system, you'll join the Republic Armies at the attack, I'll be sending information about the new Republic Army later." I said.

Trench looked shocked at the original thought of a Republic army but understood, he would wait for the information.

"Tsk tsk tsk, I understand, My Count. I suppose you want m to take the Lucrehulks as well? Tsk tsk tsk" Trench asked and I nodded.

"Correct, I'll personally give you new orders after the upcoming Battle, but I want you to prepare tactics against the Droid Army and Fleet, they're likely to have Munificent's and Lucrehulk's in their fleet, deduce their strength and weaknesses, and then create a database on it and send it to the fleet." I said.

"I know this would be a lot of work, but you've served in the Corporate Fleet before and you know them the best, I expect great results from you, Admiral." I said.

"Tsk tsk, I appreciate the honor you've given me, My Count. Tsk tsk tsk, I will not fail you." He said and I smiled at that.

"Good job Trench, you'll be rewarded once we win the war." I said, and with that I cut the connection.

I moved my communications towards Grand Admiral Jaime as the same happened once again, but this time I was met straight with the aging man's face.

But he was still in his fifties.

"Greetings, My Count." Jaime said as he bowed.

"Stand up, Jaime. I've got orders for you and your fleet." I said and he stood up.

"The Seperatist has created their own army and fleet, they're likely to declare war on the Republic within a few rotations, and we must prepare. You are to deploy the 2nd Home Fleet upon Yag'Dhul, order Deputy Director Harus Ison of the Veridian Intelligence Agency to deduce if any planets within the Veridian Sector is deserting to the Seperatist." I said and he looked shocked at first before understanding.

"Understood, Count Thalron. It seems your prediction was correct." Jaime said and I smiled, I had already informed my Council of the inevitable war.

"I'm gonna be writing a document for the Naval Officers, pass on the message to Prime Minister Jason, tell him to publicly picture any Seperatist Deserters at traitors of the Veridian Sector and will not be safe from the Thyferra Wrath." I said and Jaime smiled, he too, like Trench knew that war was an area of potential.

"Understood, My Lord. I'll pass it on." Jaime said and I nodded, cancelling the connection.

After that I began writing an announcement to my officers, informing them of the incoming war.

However I would only tell the top officers and those I trust, we would be launching a surprise attack and informing potential spies of my knowing is not that.

And after that I went to sleep.

…

The following morning I found myself aboard my own personal ship, the Scmitar.

Yes, Maul's original ship.

After a lot of time clearing it for any bombs and trackers I had began utilising it for myself.

It included a cloaking device allowing me to disappear from eyesight and sensors.

I had modified it with a Class 0.5 hyperdrive and increased it's speed.

I had removed a lot of it's cargo and created a few extra passenger seats, letting it carry 15 men.

And as such I had 12 Royal Guarda with me and two available spaces for Grand Master Yoda and Padme.

Concerning Padme it was slowly and surely growing.

We had taken it slowly, deciding to build feelings instead of jumping straight ahead into the shit.

And so instead we had taken it slow, we had spent a lot of time together.

We had even went on a date on Coruscant.

But other than that we had a few arguments, mainly regarding Senate Politics, but that was to to be expected.

I was a strong advocate for Military Might, while Padme was a strong advocate for Diplomacy.

But those never caused problems, I made sure to keep them civilised, never getting angry and listening to her arguments.

And this had done wonders to our relationship, building trust on both sides and making it easier for both of us.

That was when I spotted Padme.

She always had an exotic choice of clothes, she spent a lot of time picking out dresses and had a large variety of clothes.

She was currently spotting her usual purple senate gown with a double wing headwear above her head.

I was spotting a white long sleeved shirt, black dress pants and lastly a grey men's trench coat, tightly fitting my arms and going to under my waist.

As she approached me we both gave each other a few kiss as I put my arms around her.

"You look stunning." Said before we engaged once again.

"So do you, quite manly." She said playfully, before walking towards the ship.

"It fits your back quite nicely." I said, looking at her walking up.

And with that she stumbled and looked at me with a blush before walking onto the ship.

I smiled before turning to the elevator leading up to the hangar.

And it opened, revealing a little green guy.

As he walked up to me I smiled.

"Greetings, Grand Master Yoda, or would you prefer Grand General?" I asked as Yoda smiled.

"Never fail to be humorous, you do. However, work on it, you shall." Yoda said and I began chuckling.

"Of course, Master Yoda. I'll be sure to get myself a tutor." I said as i made way for him to walk forward, I stepped beside him.

"However, Master Yoda. I ask your permission to take lead in the formation of our army, there are a lot of areas that must be discussed, including the combination of Jedi and Clones, formation of special forces, their formations and other areas." I said, and Yoda turned to me.

"The professional, you are. But learn, I must. Take charge, you may. But watch and listen, I will." Yoda said and I smiled, it was good to have him learn as fast as possible.

"That will be more than fine." I said as we walked into the ship.

"Ah, forget I did. Mace Windu, taking a Jedi Force to rescue Kenobi, he is. Rush to help him as soon as possible, we must. Wait on Kamino, we can not. Leave immediately after, we must." Yoda said and I nodded.

"Of course, I've sent my fleet to Rishi to ensure to surprise attacks are made, never know where spies exist. I'll make sure to have my fleet join the rescue mission." I said as we reached Yoda's soon.

"This is your room, Master Yoda, we'll arrive in 5 days." I told him while pointing at his large room.

"Hmm, thank you, Senator Thalron, or Grand Admiral is it, hmm?" He said before chuckling and walking in, closing the door behind him with the force.

I chuckled to myself before I headed to Padme's room

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Actually just found out I had an extra one, so you get one today as well. Ain't ya'll some lucky bastards