章節 29: War Machine
Thing moved quickly after the Senate session. Jack meet with the Chancellor privately to write up the agreement they had come to in the session earlier. During that meeting Jack discovered that his early speculation had been correct and the republic defense fleet would take atlest a month to reassemble before they could make their way to Naboo.
Jack however assured him that he would not need the republic's fleet and that it would be handled within the next week to week in a half. After settling his affairs with the chancellor Jack had Keith and Trish inform the queen of his plan to return to earth to assemble his fleet and asked if she would like to join them. His answer came when he saw his two friends leading a group of Naboo royal guard and four seemly out of place Jedi to the landing platform.
Though he wanted to question the group he could do that when they were in hyperspace and instead opted to just get a move on. After everyone was on board Jack's ship left the planet of Coruscant behind and made the jump back to Earth. Besides the queen, her guard and her handmaids. The jedi had also come along on this journey. Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan had both made a return saying that they were making up for not being in the Senate hearing as they could have been witnesses to support the queens claim.
The other to Jedi where ones he had not been expecting yet. Master Shaak Ti and her padawan learner Fe Sun a human female had both joined them on this journey. She told Jack that she would like to get a head start on learning of his planets culture and to assist if he needed it in the retaking of Naboo.
Though it was unexpected it was not unwelcomed so Jack thanked her for the offer after informing the crew it would be a two journey back and that they should all get some rest. The different groups on board spilt off to do their own things. Jack also took this moment to contact the fleet that had been waiting just outside the start system of Naboo to prepare for battle and that he would be arriving with his capital ship to lead the charge in about three days.
The next two days were uneventful Shaak Ti did however stumble on Jack training in the cargo hold, and had joined him over the two days. They had talked and came to the understand that they maybe similar in many ways but would have time discover that later.
By the time they had reach the edge of the sol system everyone on board was anticipating the battle to come. Though it did not stop the key observers from noticing that they had not jumped into a star system but to the edge of one. Jack noticed this but said nothing as he laughed.
Anakin who had been sitting next to Padma whispered to her," Brother is always like this but just look outside and you will see why we stopped just out of the star system. Following his instructions Padma looked out one of the bridge's view ports as the sight shocked her.
Hundreds of defense platform were peppered through out space ad well as a larger satellite dish that she had instantly recognizes as a hyperspace disruptor array She knew now that any ship trying to jump into their system would be forced out of hyperspace at this point.
As the Ship cruised along the people inside grow more and more shocked by the minute. Every larger planet they had passed by so far on atlest one of the moons a larger city like outpost had been constructed. Other ships could be seen zooming to and from these outposts. As they approached the asteroid belt that separated the inner planets from the outer. Large refining plants could be seen processing asteroids and mining them for materials.
Coming up on Mars, a small garden world could be seen from space covered in lush forests and jungles with small settlements dotted across the planet. From this point they could see the Dyson's Sphere that orbited around the systems sun as it collected all of the energy the sun was producing. The Queen of Naboo had no words she had never seen any group in the galaxy developed to this point. Every resource was being used efficiently from the gas on the gas giant planets to the energy give off by the star in the system nothing was wasted.
Jack ship quickly approached Earth which had been returned to ita normal planet like shape and entered the atmosphere. Landing in the space port in New York Jack informed the group it would be atlest a day for his Capital Ships crew to be recalled and the ship to be ready for take off. He had the queens delegation brought to the ambassadors suite in the clan headquarters the jedi decided to stay with the queen. That was fine for Jack as he wanted to take his brother to see their mother before they head off to this battle.
It would have been a nice family time too if it had not been for the fact that Padma had decided to join Anakin which force Qui-Gon to send Obi-Wan to watch the handmaid. Jack could do nothing but sigh as they headed for his home. After arriving home Jack's mother bombarded him and Anakin with questions.
Luckily or unluckily depending on how you looked at it Padma was there to be the willing sacrifice to Shmi. The poor girl was dragged off to answer all of their mothers questions. Anakin and Jack did a small prayer in honor of the poor girls memory. The only person not seeming to enjoy the fun had been Obi-Wan. Which caused Jack to ask him a simple question, " Say Obi-Wan is there a reason you wear a permanent unhappy face." The padawan's eyebrow raised as he answered, " Jedi are taught to control their emotions as certain emotions can lead to the darkside of the force."
To this statement Jack answered," Hmm is that so, but would it not be better to understand your emotions rather than control them. I mean none of you are machines so you can never truly control your emotions, and if you bottle them up won't it ensure that when ever you do fail to keep them in check it would become a problem for the people around you."
That statement said without any intent and complete off hand would fundamentally change the way the jedi thought. Jack would live to see this change but it would not happen for a couple of years. The day flew by and as the group was leaving Shmi made Padma she would come an visit her whenever she got the chance.
On they way back to the clan headquarters Jack could see Anakin teasing Padma who had a very visible blush on her face. The scene brought a smile to the man's face. Any joy he could bring to his family would be worth it. After gathering all the effective parties the group made it way back to the space port.
Before they arrived Jack turned to the group. With all seriousness present on his face. "From this point on nothing you see leaves this planet. You have only see a fraction of what my people have been able to accomplish, and I would rather keep people who have ill intentioned for us in the dark about what we can do." After give everyone a moment to make their decision Jack continue," Alright for those that can't keep to this promise I ask that you stay here after the battle we will have you sent back to your home world no hard feelings will be had from this."
Jack waited to see if anyone would move...no one did. Satisfy he lead the group to one of the largest hangers in the space port. Inside had been a heavy modify Harrower Class Dreadnought. At 1000 meters long it was an extra 200 meters longer than a standard Harrower. With its extra length more turbo batteries where added along with more transport ships and crew space.
This was the Mandalorians strongest ship at the moment. Jack of course had other ideas in the process of being completely but he would not show those cards just yet. The group watch as an army of 9,000 entered the ships hull with 15 armored vehicle companies following behind them. As Jack lead the group through the crowd. Every solider that spotted Jack stopped what they had been doing and brought there hand to their chest in traditional Mandalorian style.
The queen grew visibly excited as did her guards and handmaids. It was looking more and more like the decision to ally with the Mandalorians was one of her best decisions she had made during her rule. Making their way into the heart of the ship. The Queen spotted atles 80 Liberator class fighters not that she would know what type of ship it was locked down in the main hangar bay. Along with many Mandalorians locking down gear and supplies.
Making their way to the bridge Jack was quick surrounded by the bridge staff giving him an update on all the system. After confirming that all systems were green Jack ordered the ship into orbit. Slowly all of the engines on the newly minted ship came to life, and with the help of external booster rockets help lift the massive ship in to the sky.
Wasting no time the ship rocket out of the atmosphere and made it's way to the edge of the star system before making the jump into hyperspace. At this point even Though the Queen was impressed with the technology the Mandalorians had she was not too sure if only one ship would help her take back her planet.
As though he could read her mind Jack simply told her to wait a few hours and they would begin the battle planning. So slightly defeat the queen could only wait. Fortunately she did not have to wait long as the ship dropped out of hyperspace into the remaining fleet of the Mandalorian. 15 other Harrower class Dreadnought awaited him and the others in space.
Turing just in time to see the change on the Queens face, "My friend we have been watching the Trade Federation for a long time we knew they were going to attack a world we just weren't sure which one so I had my fleet shadow them. Once we confirm that they attack a planet without justification we would destroy them. Have no fear a plan has already been created all you need to do it watch the fire works."
After establishing contact with the 15 ship captain Jack was show the first effect of his change in the time line. Jack was sure Palpatine would informed the Trade Federation that they would soon be attacked by an unknown force. In the movie their was only one Lucrehulk-class Droid Control Ship however now their where five. Just one Lucrehulk could house 1,500 droid fighters, 1,500 troop transports, 6,250 assault tanks, and 139,000 battle droids.
Fortunately the four new Control ships had just entered the system and had not started ed to land ships Otherwise it would take more than half of Jack's standing army to deal with the numbers. This realization gave Jack an idea that he would explore after. The plan would be for the fleet to engage the droid ships while a small team would infuriate and capture the Viceroy before he could escape. While the fleet was engaged in space troops would land in the field near the capital city to draw out the forces that occupied it.
Jack would lead his elite troops the super commandos or as the earthlings like to call them the Spartans and two of the jedi mainly Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan with them to the capital along with one very instant handmaid. Padma would not take no for an answer and she used the agreement that Jack was allowing Anakin to come so she did not understand why she could not.
Never mind the fact that Anakin was a trained warrior he knew she need to atlest be on the planet maybe they could meet the Gungan people and get them to fight with the Mandalorians on the surface. Though he had been surprised by the lack of one Jar Jar Binks he firgured something else had changed due to his interference.
With every thing settled Jack called for general quarters and had everyone prepare to jump in to an active combat zone. This would be Earth's first Fleet battle and though they have practiced in simulations that was just practice and this was the real deal. Only true warriors are forged though the fires of battle and the forge was hot and ready.
(A/N: Next is the battle then some what of a time skip I firgured I can do a few chapters about the time in between episode 1 and 2 but their is ten years before the clone wars are suppose to start so I dont want like the next 30 chapters to be completed fillers if you know what I mean. p.s. I hate filler episode in movies and in books it's just so stupid....)
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