My eyes turned to look upon the grand map posted upon the HoloPod in the bridge of the Venator-Class Star Destroy 'The Resolute'
In front of me appeared, a single Providence-Class Dreadnaught, 6 Lucrehulk-Class Battleships, 26 Munificent-Class Star Frigates.
The Formation was quite a decent one, according to reports based on the flagship, Mar Tuuk, of the 'Achievement'
He had positioned his flagship in the middle, a Providence-Class Star Destroyer.
On both sides he had 2 Lucrehulk-Class Battleships, and then on both the starboard and port side of his Providence, there were 2 Munificents after the first Lucrehulk, then a second Lucrehulk, and then there were a further 3 Munificent until the next.
This was copied on both sides, his right and left wing both held 13 Munificent-Class Star Frigates and 3 Lucrehulks.
5 Munificents in total between the first and third Lucrehulk on both sides, then a further 8 spread thin throughout the half-rotation of the planet.
Our forces, included 4 Venator-Class Star Destroyers, 2 Acclamator-Class Star Destroyers, and 3 Pelta-Class Transports.
Beside me stood Anakin Skywalker and Captain Rex, and on a Holographic display stood Obi-Wan Kenobi.
"Grand Admiral, we'll leave the total strategy to you, but in the meanwhile, we've got a cloaked ship that we can use to bring resources to the citizens on the planet." Obi-Wan said.
"Sounds good, however. I wish for both of you to remain with the fleet, we might need to board enemy crafts or use Starfighters, and I've seen the pair of you do both those things perfectly." I told them, Obi-Wan looked conflicted before eventually relenting.
"Well, we won't stand a chance against that Fleet, they will tear us to shreds if we engage them in open combat." Captain Rex admitted.
I focused on the Hologram as a plan was devised.
"Alright, we'll split the Fleet into 3 units. I'll lead the first unit, Obi-Wan will lead the second, and Anakin the third." I told them as a picture of our fleet appeared.
"I'll take 2 Venators to Unit 1, Units 2 and 3 will be given a single Venator and an Acclamator," I told them.
We were currently situated on Mon Gazza.
"Both of you will take the Llanic Spice Run to Llanic and then switch to the Triellus Trade Route till Arkanis, where you will take the Corellian Run to Savareen." I told them.
"We'll head to Helzal, and upon your arrival in Savareen, we will jump a few minutes after you. The plan is for both of you to jump to opposite sides of the system, you will face the back of the planet, opposite side of the CIS Blockade, and you will both then attack the tip flanks of the Christophsis Blockade, the goal is to take out 5-8 Munificent-Class Star Frigates." I told both of them, Obi-Wan looked a bit astonished at the strategy while Anakin smiled.
"Following your victories, our fleet will jump into hyperspace and form a rear guard for your retreat behind the moon of Leesis." I told them and they both nodded.
"But how will we deal with the remaining fleet? Even in the best case scenario, they will still have 10 Munificent, 6 Lucrehulks, and a single Providence." Anakin asked.
"The result of our attack will force one out of two options, one the enemy weakens their center to defend their flanks and outer ranks, or they strengthen their center and abandon the sides." I told them as those different scenarios played on the Hologram.
"If they strengthen their center, then we will launch an attack before sending the transports around the side through micro-jump, completing the objective of supporting Senator Organa." I said as the scenario switched to them strengthening their flanks, which would likely include sending a single Lucrehulk of each wing to the flanks, alongside the 5 Munificents.
"We can attack the middle and push them back due to our fighter superiority." I told them, and with that the plan was bred.
As I looked at the board I began considering Maak Tuu's strategies, in the Battle of Ryloth, he held back 4 of his cruisers and sprung the trap. But the Veridian Intelligence Agency has cleared any of the surrounding planets of Separatist Forces, so none could be there. Unless he took the risk of launching them into deep space, I don't see how he could have reinforcements,
Furthermore, the numbers seem to match that of the Episode.
However, as Obi-Wan was about to leave I turned to him.
"Send out the cloaked ship, and have them check the enemy ships for activated shields, numbers, specifications, etc. And then send them down for supplies." I told him and he nodded, before walking out.
Anakin remained however and I left, 'The Resolute' would be used by his unit after all.
I boarded the 'Defender' as my temporary flagship, the second Venator was named The 'Redeemer'
The Hologram showed Anakin and Obi-Wan fleets leaving together, and with that, I turned the Holographic map towards the Eriadu area and our campaign there.
During these last 2 months, the 1st Task Force had pushed through Shumavar, Atravis, and Elrood. The CIS had attempted some resistance and they had lost a few ships, but they were replaced quickly enough by the ships pouring out of Fondor Shipyards.
The other 5 fleets had also accomplished a lot, taking Sluis Van, Dagobah, no resistance there though, Sevarcos and Queyta.
Additionally, we had 'convinced' a lot of other planets to join as well, from the Unknown Regions.
Which included, Karideph, Kal'Shebbol, Kirdo, Cotellier, Askaj, Rutan, Terminus, and Imynusoph.
With the end of the campaign last week the entire South-West Separatist Pocket had been extinguished.
And with it, I had relaxed our fleets down.
Currently, the 4th and 1st Fleets were stationed in the area, ensuring a successful joining from a lot of these new planets while also patrolling the systems and showing off our strength to our new vassals.
Additionally, a single Imperator and a Valiant from the 1st Attack Fleet had been 'hunting down' a supposed Separatist Fleet, led by a rouge droid as the CIS said, but few believed them.
They were flying around, taking over planets and executing their governments, before retreating at the sight of the hunting party.
Luckily, the generous King Thalron offered money to politicians so they could support their people with food and bacta, win-win.
Current planets affected by this CIS Fleet included, Ryndellia, Trigalis, Vergesso, Vohal, Farstine, Suarbi and Svivren, what a terrible situation.
The creation of the Kingdom had proceeded smoothly, and we were already transporting heavy amounts of goods to certain planets that needed assistance, however, it still barely made a bulk in our spending. Less than 2% or something, which I would not care about.
Additionally, as more and more clones were grown, 4 months into the war, more and more Judicials were getting discharged, and we were recruiting more and more of them.
The War Faction had pounced right on these individuals, however, my position as Grand Admiral allowed me to decide and know who was discharged before they were, and as such I managed to pounce on the more elite ones, offering them positions immediately after getting discharged.
Of course, I also sold this knowledge to certain individuals for favors or help, and those apart of my Kingdom got information on those I did not pick up, giving them a slight but not large advantage over the other planets.
The Officers remained of course. We still needed people to command the clones, and a few units even only had Judicials.
These units of course were few and weak, only possessing a few Dreadnaughts at best.
I had also secured a contract with Malastare, giving me priority on buying fuel, even before the Galactic Republic, although I did suffer a 1% increase in total, but it did not really matter. A bonus of massive coffers.
I kind of understand how the Trade Federation built massive and numerous useless ships, and enjoyed throwing the money trap that Vultures is at a problem.
Kamikaze was a more damaging ability of the Vulture than mostly anything else, which was unique at best.
Other than that, the Clone Wars was full in swing, we were being pushed on all points. We currently had 800 000 Clones in service, expecting a further 400 000 in the next 2 months, the current rate was at 200 000 clones a month.
However, we were still being pushed on all fronts, while we had yet to give away significant territory, we spent immense resources on holding and reinforcing the frontlines, ceasing any and all attempts on major counter-attacks.
Only counterattacks included the elite legions and battalions of the Open Circle Fleets completing small and impossible missions, like this one.
Even my choice to enter this Battle was 80% politics, wanted a better relationship with Senator Bail Organa, and maybe get some Kyber Crystals for some research.
The other 20% was my battle mind speaking, I wanted to fight space battles. And Alexander relented eventually due to the possibility of escape even after losing.
That fucker got Fenn Rau on permanent flying duty in Scimitar, the second fastest fighter/shuttle to exist, only the Jedi Starfighter capable of outflying it.
But its bonus was its large space, cloaking device, and strong shields, plus a hyperdrive rating of 1 and a 5 as a backup, quite the ship.
But now, all I had to do was wait, wait until Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi arrived at Savareen.
And with that I exited the bridge as we jumped to hyperspace towards Helzal, I did not care if the Separatist likely had spies there and they would detect our ships, calculations said it will take 2 days for Kenobi and Skywalker to reach their destination.
So I suspected that they'd keep the shields up a few hours on the first day, but as we remained still they are likely to relax, likely suspecting that we're waiting for reinforcements.
Meanwhile, the cloaked ship was on schedule to make 3 runs down to the surface by the time the Battle begins.
I might have them reveal themselves and fire upon a ship with their shields permanently down due to damage, but that might expose them and I'd rather not, but in the end it all comes down to luck.
And with that I went to relax the next 2 days.
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I was awoken by alarms.
I quickly took on my standard Senate clothing, and as I got them on I heard a knock on my door.
Opening it I found Robb standing there.
"Your Majesty, General Kenobi and General Skywalker Is awaiting you on the bridge, they've arrived." He said.
"Very good, let's not keep them waiting." I said as we walked towards the bridge.
As I arrived with the elevator I found Anakin and Obi-Wan on the HoloPod.
"Greetings, Generals. I suppose you've arrived?" I asked as I leaned over the table.
"You assume correctly, we're both in position to jump to hyperspace. It would take 2 minutes to arrive through hyperspace and a further 30 seconds to reach the flank through a mini-jump." Obi-Wan said.
"Very good, perform the jump. It is currently 09:23 in Military Universal Time, we'll reach Christophsis and 09:32, you'll have 7 minutes to destroy as many ships as possible, launch all fighters upon arrival. Don't spare anything." I told them. They both nodded as the connection shut down.
"Approximate time from here to Christophsis?" I asked the clone navigator.
"Approximate time is 2 minutes and 45 seconds." He told me.
"Very good, jump to hyperspace at 09:29:15, sound the alarm through the ships and order all fighters to be prepared. Prepare boarding parties as well, if needed." I told the navigator, but mid-sentence I turned to a clone communicator.
They both saluted me before running off.
Now we only have to wait.
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