Halo wars

Chapter 2: Republic arrival

Anakin Skywalker, Jedi Knight of the Ancient Order stood upon the bridge of his personal ship the Resolute. All around him were Clone pilots and troopers going about their own business of maintaining ship functions, communications as well as making sure to stay on alert for any Separatist movements or attacks. It was a stressful job but such was the life of a Jedi. It was strange to think that more than ten years ago, Anakin was nothing more than a slave boy on Tatooine who was just a little pod-racer to now being a commanding general in the Grand Army of the Republic. At the thought of Tatooine, Anakin envisioned his lost mother and closed his eyes trying to conceal the pain he still held at losing her.

"Master"? said a voice. "Hmmm"? He replied

Anakin glanced to his side to see his young Padawan Ahsoka Tano looking up to him in concern. "Are you alright"? Ahsoka asked. "Huh? Yeah, I'm fine". Anakin waved off. "Are you sure"? Ahsoka pressed on. "You got all intense there for a second". Anakin was internally touched by his Padawan's concern for him, playfully shoving her head down slightly before pulling her in for a side hug while giving her a noogie. "Aw, my little Snips has already grown to care for me". Anakin teased. "Ugh, Master". Ahsoka whined childishly, attempting to free herself from Anakin's grasp. "Let me go."

"Not unlikely, my young Padawan for I have the high ground". He told her mock confinintly. "You only say that because you're taller". She told him sticking her tongue out at him. "I see the two of you are getting along in your usual way of passing time". Said an amused sage-like voice from behind. Both Jedi turned to see Skywalker's old master and friend, Obi-wan Kenobi. "Just a friendly little lesson in humility". Anakin said offhandedly, making an over exaggerated grunt from being elbowed lightly by Ahsoka. Shaking his head at their antics, Obi-wan gestured for them both to follow. "Come on, the others are awaiting the three of us". Obi-wan said, walking towards the main meeting area of the Resolute with Ahsoka and Anakin in tow. Approaching the holo table, Clone Commander Cody along with Clone Captain Rex were waiting for their three Jedi Generals and Commander.

Both wore customized Clone Trooper armor to distinguish themselves amongst their brothers with Cody sporting orange markings and armor plating while Rex had blue accents and plated shoulder armor over his right side. "They're waiting on us, General". Commander Cody addressed Obi-wan directly. "Then let's not keep them waiting". Obi-wan said and turned on the holo comm link. Many individuals appeared around the table through transmissions. It was a large assembly of both Jedi and their Clone Commanders that were paired up with them. Jedi Master Plo-Koon along with Commander Wolffe were beside Cody and Obi-wan. Aayla Secura and Commander Bly beside Anakin, Ahsoka and Rex. And around the table were Mace Windu, Ki-Adi Mundi, Luminara Unduli, Eeth Koth and Jedi Grandmaster Yoda. With them were also their Clone Commander and Captains Ponds, Bacara, Gree, Lock and Thire.

While all were attentive and present within the meeting, Yoda appeared distant as his eyes were faced downward with his expression conveying deep thought. "Master Yoda". Mace Windu spoke to the green Jedi. "We are all here". "Hmmm"? Yoda perked up, noticing the meeting has begun. "Apologies, friends. Deep in thought, I am. The Force, a change has occurred". While the Jedi wished to ask just what it was that Yoda detected, they knew that now was not the time for such a thing with Aayla Secura deciding to begin the meeting. "After Skywalker and Tanos successful mission on Teth and Tatooine, we have established a firm route within Hutt Space". Aayla supplied a map of the galaxy appearing in between the meeting and highlighting the outer rim and Hutt Space. "We've managed to create several bases along several key access points and strongholds here, here and here". Commander Bly added on, gesturing to several areas within their newly acquired areas.

"We've been having to deal with some pirates and other outlaws every now and then." Clone Commander Bacara stated. "But that's usually been on the outskirts of Hutt Space." "What of our own individual missions"? Mace Windu inquired to the collective. "My fleet has moved in assisting the 224th legion on Mimban". Eeth Koth stated. "We'll be scrapping the clankers with the Mud-Jumpers for the time being". Commander Lock stated. "Successful I have been, yes". Yoda declared. "Negotiated into an alliance with King Katuunko and his people hmmm. A strong ally, the Republic has gained." "More good news". Anakin said with a smirk of admiration at the little master. "Dooku and Grievous have been relatively silent however". Luminara mused aloud. "After their failure in securing the Hutts allegiance, my fleet has only picked up on sporadic movements".