(The New Republic leaders, still somewhat stunned by the Terminator's appearance and subsequent dematerialization, look at each other in wonder and astonishment. Han shakes his head, a smirk playing at his lips.)
Han: "Did that just happen? Or did I imagine the entire thing?"
(Leia chuckles, a small smile on her face.)
Leia: "No, I don't think you imagined it, Han. The Terminator just gave us a gift, and handed over an entire industrial base in the Outer Rim. It's a lot to process."
(Ackbar nods in agreement, his voice solemn.)
Ackbar: "It seems the situation has changed once again, with the arrival of a new player. While the prospect of a peaceful resolution to the conflict is desirable, we must still be cautious. It is possible that the Federation's motives are not as purely benevolent as they appear."
(Suddenly a panicked transmission arrives from the Outer Rim)
(The New Republic leaders look up as the panicked transmission comes through. Leia, her eyes narrowing in concern, motions for the message to be played.)
(It starts with a local Rebel Leader saluting before explaining he was appointed provisional Government of one of the reconstructed planets)
(The New Republic leaders listen to the Rebel Leader's transmission. Han, his arms crossed, leans back in his chair, a look of curiosity on his face.)
(However, he soon explains he grew suspicious upon hearing about the scale and speed of progress. As such he sent his forces to investigate the Prisioner of War camp, and what he found was terrifying)
(The New Republic leaders listen intently as the Rebel Leader describes his discovery. Leia, her face growing increasingly worried, leans forward in her seat.)
(The Terminators had been ruthless, resulting in dozens of Prisioners dying durring the construction process. However, the worst part is that the POW Camp was abandoned, and they soon discovered why - in shallow graves, all of the former Imperials had been killed and buried)
(The revelation causes a shocked gasp in the room. Even Han, used to seeing the harsh realities of war, looks shaken. Leia's face paled, a mixture of horror and disbelief etched on her features.)
(Furthermore he notices a very unnerving fact - if the Terminators were mere machines they could have easily bombed the camp from Space to save up costs. However, instead they went Barrak by Barrak, slolwy killing all the prisioners and letting the others know they are next. Theese machines have feelings, and can feel anger)
(The New Republic leaders listen in horrified silence as the Rebel Leader speaks. Leia's hands go to her mouth, her eyes wide in shock. Ackbar's eyes narrow, a deep frown forming on his face. Even Han seems speechless, his usual witty remark nowhere to be found.)
(He then salutes again as the message cuts)
(The room is eerily silent after the transmission ends. The New Republic leaders are left to absorb the horrifying news. Leia, her voice barely above a whisper, breaks the silence.)
Leia: "Are you thinking what I'm thinking?"
Han: "Yeah. I think we just found out who's been pulling the strings."
Ackbar: "But why? Why would the Federation go to the trouble of providing aid and then turn around and commit such brutal acts?"
Leia: "It makes no sense. They claim to be peaceful beings, but their actions speak otherwise."
Han: "Maybe their peace is enforced with an iron fist. They did rebuild a whole industrial base in just a few months. That's not something a normal civilization could pull off."
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Star Wars - the Terminator Menace
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