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006. CARNAGE OF KRELL

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ACE REFRAINED FROM PACING AS HE PATIENTLY WAITED FOR REX TO FINISH PLEADING HIS CASE TO KRELL. He took a deep silent breath to remain calm. This wasn't the first time that Burst and Bits had stepped out of line within the past few weeks. Not to mention, their first impressions with the general hadn't been the most pleasant. He'd told them to keep their heads down and stay out of the hangar, but no they recklessly rushed into the action. Which may have just been the fastest way to get killed.

"General Krell, I respectfully request you reconsider court-martialing Fives and Jesse."

"The actions of arc trooper 5555 and CT-5597 were a clear act of treachery and disregard for my command." Krell refused to face Rex. "If punishment isn't swift, their defiance may inspire others to follow suit."

"Sir, the men are with you," Rex attempted to explain, "It's just that some of them feel you're putting their lives in danger needlessly."

"All the more reason to send a clear message that I am in charge and insubordination will not be tolerated. The truth is, these clones have had a difficult time respecting my command since the beginning. I've seen it before. Some clones are just defective. They aren't able to succumb to authority. You're right, Captain. I don't think I can court-martial them. It will only be a waste of time, and that's something we don't have." Krell finally turned around and briefly placed a hand on Rex's shoulder. "I'm afraid they'll need to be disposed of. Prepare a squad for execution."

"What? But—but, sir—" Rex tried to protest.

Krell interrupted with a threat. "You heard me, Captain! Have it done immediately, or I'll do it myself."

Rex silently left the room, but Ace remained behind. He hesitated, but after a beat he cleared his throat to alert the general to his presence. "General Krell, I know that my men—"

"That's right," Krell nodded his head and faced him, "Your men are no exception to this order, Captain. Insubordination will not be tolerated, especially from my own troops."

"If you only understood how much they mean to Commander Delaway—"

"Commander Delaway isn't here and thank the force that she isn't." Krell shook his head with disappointment. "I can't imagine the effect that your troops' actions would have had on the girl. Better to remove such poor influences from her life."

"Sir—"

"Captain, you have your orders."

They stared at one another in silence. Ace lost track of the time; however, as the general's jaw hardened, his eyes lowered to the ground in submission. He sighed and nodded his head before walking over to the elevator. The doors opened and he feared to lift his eyes from the ground as he knew he'd have to face his men.

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