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In a sharp turn of events, Supreme Chancellor Palpatine has revealed himself to be the Dark Lord of the Sith and seized complete control of the Republic!
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Immediately issuing a command for all Jedi to be terminated at once, Jedi on the front lines of battle are confronted by their own clone troopers!
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They are caught totally unaware of the betrayal…
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…and the Jedi Temple burns.
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On the remote world of Braatos VII, a clone trooper garrison searches for Jedi survivors.
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A group of concerned onlookers watch as Republic troops scatter throughout the capital city of Unitos…
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“What’s happening?” an elderly Arcona wonders.
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“Some sort of rebellion,” a Nikto male responds.
“They’re hunting Jedi!”
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“Listen!” the group’s small companion screeches.
“Laser blasts!”
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“We best stay out of this; this is the Jedi’s problem to deal with. Not ours.”
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In an adjacent district several troops converge on a battered Jedi desperately fighting for his life… Redwind!
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The clones then work together to unleash a deadly barrage of fire…
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Within moments the clone troopers have eliminated the noble Jedi!
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“Restrict any transports from leaving the city,” the commanding officer says while standing over the dead Jedi.
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“Amazing he survived the initial blast,” one trooper observes.
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“All the more reason to believe another Jedi may still be out there,” the commander continues.
“Double your search and begin questioning the locals.”
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Soon after, an Ithorian peasant makes his way past the adjacent alley…
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…creeping out from behind a droid factory crawler, a badly injured Jedi pulls himself to his feet!
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Kala Mly Shundi cautiously emerges, knowing he must get off the planet if he is to survive.
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Meanwhile, on Dantooine…
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…the 334 Siege Battalion, unaware of the order to kill the Jedi, has broken into a fortress held by Badoo Corba terrorists…
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The team has saved Rykrof’s longtime friend, Freelo.
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But the primary goal of the mission is to eliminate the leaders of the Badoo Corba. Once the team has begun to move toward the upper levels…
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…it has met strong resistance from the organization’s Separatist allies!
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In spite of the enemy’s superior numbers, Rykrof’s unit has been trained for this moment…
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…the elimination of the Badoo Corba!
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Beings from all corners of the galaxy are represented by the evil organization…
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…including horrifying machines created for tearing victims apart!
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But against all odds, the strike force is relentless in their assault!
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And Rykrof is determined to bring down the terrorist organization once and for all!
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However, Jedi Master Teltuu Stabo has sensed a terrible disturbance in the Force.
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Uncertain of what has happened; he reveals nothing to his comrades.
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Soon it becomes apparent that the squad is overmatched by the superior numbers of the enemy forces!
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Commando Drake quickly realizes that reinforcements are needed if the unit is to survive…
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…he and his men then break off from the main group to shut down the Badoo Corba jamming signal!
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Meanwhile, Rykrof presses on in search of the Badoo Corba leader, Mubaas Fuuda.
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Splitting into several squads, a small team of Rykrof’s men remain on the lower level to provide cover for Rykrof’s advance…
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…as the others press forward.
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Soon, the team gets pinned down by a group of deadly Separatist Lancer Droids!
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Led by one of the Trade Federation’s military leaders, General Snodd!
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“Wait… behind the droids…” Rykrof observes.
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“It’s Troffar! The Badoo Corba’s second in command!”
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“No sign of Mubaas,” Teltuu adds.
“We’ll need to take Troffar alive!”
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Rykrof’s headset suddenly comes to life with a transmission from Commando Drake!
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“Commander Enloe, this is Drake. I’ve reached the comm center.”
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“Good work!” Rykrof shouts.
“See if you can break through the jamming signal and contact Admiral Gere! We need reinforcements!”
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“Bad new, Sir… detonator went off in here,” Drake reports.
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“Behind us!” one of Rykrof’s troopers warns.
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Rykrof then turns to find a group of Battle Droids approaching his position from behind!
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“We’re caught in a cross fire here Drake!” Rykrof shouts.
“How bad is it?”
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“My men are down… equipment is useless… but our communications to Admiral Gere are still being blocked somehow. Schematics indicate a secondary comm unit in the east wing…”
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“I’m headed there to shut down the override.”
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“Damnit,” Rykrof curses as the Badoo Corba continue to pin his group down.
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“Alright, you’re going to have to fall back to the hangar bay so nobody escapes,” Rykrof tells his Jedi friend.
“I can handle Troffar.”
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“Rykrof, the situation has changed,” Master Teltuu insists.
“Right now we need those reinforcements. Establishing communication to Admiral Gere’s men is vital.”
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Rykrof then realizes that both Troffar and General Snodd are gone!
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“Fine, go help Drake establish contact! Do what you have to do!”
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“But I’m going after the Gran!”
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Rykrof then strikes a direct hit in the chest of one of the Lancer Droids!
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“Very well, Commander. We’ll do it your way,” Teltuu relents as he turns in response to the Battle Droid advance.
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Rykrof then springs forward in pursuit of Troffar and General Snodd!
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He quickly rounds a corner…
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…and finds himself face to face with Troffar!
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Acting on instinct, Rykrof blasts the Gran’s weapon out of his hand!
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“Get on your knees and get your hands where I can see them!” Rykrof insists.
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Rykrof then removes his helmet to reveal his identity to the evil terrorist.
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“You Infidel Slime,” Troffar laughs upon recognizing his captor.
“You have won nothing, Rykrof Enloe…”
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Rykrof then shoves his blaster against the Gran’s neck!
“Where’s Mubaas?”
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“You’ll never find him,” he growls.
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“The Badoo Corba’s allies stretch across the galaxy… we will bathe in your family’s blood!”
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Troffar then reveals a dagger, and lunges forward!
“Die! In the name of Innoril!”
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Rykrof quickly fires a single shot at the Gran!
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He then looks down at the body of Troffar in disgust.
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“Descend to an eternity in hell,” he says.
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Observing his surroundings, Rykrof then shifts his attention to contacting Admiral Tylin Gere.
“I might be able to use this equipment to shut down their jamming signal…”
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“That won’t be necessary,” the admiral then announces as he enters the room.
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“Tylin?” Rykrof asks with suspicion.
“What’s going on?”
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“I’ve taken command of this operation,” Tylin explains.
“Orders came down from the top. We are to ensure they are followed without question.”
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“What orders?”
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“Executive orders,” his friend replies.
“The Jedi attempted to overthrow the Senate and must be dealt with. Now, where is Teltuu Stabo?”
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Tylin then turns in response to laser blasts and an anguished scream coming from a nearby room.
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Rykrof then races past his friend into the adjacent hallway to investigate!
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There he finds a dead clone trooper lying on the ground…
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“Light saber wound,” Tylin observes.
“Your Jedi friend must still be alive.”
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“He’s gone, Admiral,” a trooper reports as he runs into the room.
“Brought down several more of our squad on his way out.”
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“Would somebody please explain what in the hell’s going on?” Rykrof asks.
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The conversation is then interrupted as General Snodd is escorted into the chamber by a pair of Admiral Gere’s troopers.
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“General Snodd,” Tylin nods smugly.
“What may I ask is the Trade Federation doing dealing with the Badoo Corba?”
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“I demand to speak with the Separatist Council at once!” Snodd replies.
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“I’m afraid I can’t allow that,” the admiral says as he raises his blaster.
“Our orders are to eliminate all the terrorists in this facility; and since you have joined forces with them…”
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“…that makes you one of them!”
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“Tylin!” Rykrof protests.
“He was an unarmed prisoner!”
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“I think the Chancellor will agree with me in this… matter,” Tylin coolly replies.
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“What about Teltuu?” Rykrof asks.
“He won’t get far,” Tylin insists.
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“My men will handle the situation from here.”
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Several kilometers away, Teltuu Stabo safely observes the Republic activity surrounding the Badoo Corba complex.
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“This can’t be happening,” he laments.
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“The order to kill the Jedi was sent to all clone commanders,” Commando Drake replies.
“Palps has gone mad.”
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“No, this was planned in advance,” the Duros Jedi argues.
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“The Jedi were deceived… we should have seen this coming.”
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Teltuu then turns to the veteran Commando.
“So, why did you help me?” he asks.
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“I don’t shoot friends in the back,” Drake replies.
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“When they find out what you’ve done, they’ll be after you as well,” Teltuu points out.
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“I’m well aware of what awaits me if I’m caught,” Drake admits.
“So, what’s our next move, General?”
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“We need to find out if any other Jedi survived,” Teltuu says as he raises the macro binoculars again.
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“And see which side Rykrof takes.”
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