The Battle of Cato Neimoidia

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A Galaxy divided! The Clone Wars rage all across the Galaxy. Even as the Republic continues to push Separatist forces back to the Outer Rim in the Outer Rim Sieges, many Separatist loyal worlds in the Core still continue to resist Republic forces. On the Separatist-controlled world of Cato Neimoidia, Separatist Council member Nute Gunray is desperately trying to get his wealth off the planet to keep it out of Republic's clutches. Thus, the Republic has sent a massive invasion fleet to finally capture Gunray and clear the remaining Separatist forces out of the Core.

In space, two Venator Republic Cruisers were slowly approaching Cato Neimoidia. Onboard the lead ship, on the bridge was Jedi Master Kit Fisto, Commander Jan Dodonna, and a Clone Commander in red armor, staring out at the planet. Jan then said, "This day has been a long time coming. Hopefully, we can finally expunge the Separatists from the Core."

Kit Fisto nodded, "Don't worry, will get Gunray this time and be one step closer to ending this war."

Just then, over the comlinks, came Obi-Wan's voice, "I couldn't agree more, my friend."

Smiling, Kit Fisto replied, "Glad you and Anakin made it, Obi-Wan."

Another Venator pulled up next to the first two. On its bridge was Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker, Commander Cody, and Captain Rex. Obi-Wan then said, "Sorry it took so long. We wanted to make sure Anaxes was secure before we left Master Windu's forces."

Jan told them, "Well, you're just in time. We're beginning to prep the invasion forces."

Anakin asked, "Do we know where Gunray is hiding out?"

Kit replied, "Yes. The Commando Squad known as Delta Squad is on the planet now and located him and his allies, being held up at his citadel."

Anakin nodded, "Then that's where we're going." He turned to Rex, "Rex, prepare the men."

Rex saluted, "Yes sir." He then went off, along with Cody to do that.

At the same time, Kit turned to the Clone Commander on his ship and said, "Deviss, you get our troops ready too."

Deviss nodded, "I'm on it, sir." He too headed out of the room to do that.

On Cato Neimoidia itself, inside his citadel, Nute Gunray, alongside Rune Haako, Rute Gunray, and another male Neimoidian, we're overseeing some B1 Battle Droids loading up ships with supplies and money. Nute Gunray nervously asked, "How much longer?"

Rune turned to him and said, "It shouldn't be too much longer before all you're wealth is loaded up. Then we can make our way to Utapau to meet up with the rest of the Separatist Council."

Just then, a green Tactical Droid entered the room and said, "Sirs, Republic forces have been detected approaching the planet."

Eyes flashing open with concern, Nute Gunray shouted, "What!"

Rute Gunray followed, with just as much concern, "We have to do something."

The other Neimoidia told the Droid, "Get the Defense Armada ready and prep the troops."

The Tactical Droid nodded, "Yes, Lieutenant."

As the Droid began to leave the room, the Neimoidia turned to Nute Gunray and the others and said, "Our forces should be able to hold them back so you can escape."

As the trio of Neimoidians nodded, Rune said, "Very good idea, Sentepeth Findos. If there's one thing Droids are good at it's being used as distractions and shields."

One of the nearby B1s shouted in irritation, "Hey!"

A fellow B1 turned to the Droid and told him, "He's right."