Mistaken Identity

The Battle

 Once back at the safehouse, with Republic forces arriving, Lyons reported to everyone on what he, his troops and the others saw at a town not far from the safehouse. This news has left everyone in surprise.

"The troops we entered in the town were exiled German troops hired by the Separatists." Lyons said "The commanding general of the unit, named Gregor Wolfinger, told us, before departing, they are heading towards Tanzaku Town.".

The room went silent, the weight of the information sinking in. Tanzaku Town is a lively town that attracts many adults due to its gambling opportunities and fine women. Tanzaku Castle was a popular tourist attraction, but it is destroyed by Orochimaru back in two thousand and fourteen. After the Battle Between the Sannin, the castle was being reconstructed and restored any object inside the castle that was destroyed by Orochimaru. This information intrigued Tech of Clone Force 99.

"The same Tanzaku Town were the Fifth Hokage and Lord Jiraiya fought Orochimaru." Tech said, adjusting his goggles. Lyons nodded "The same place. And, it's the same place where my legacy began.". John paused and thought about that battle. When Lyons was eighteen years old, he rallied soldiers of the U.S. Army and U.S. Marines and turn the tide of the battle. When made him stand out in battle, he was wearing is Union Soldier's reenactor uniform while wearing a few pieces of his Modern Day Soldier's gear.

In that same battle, when he rallied his comrades, he lead a charge that captured an enemy position with the American Flag in his left hand and his Rifled Musket in his right. After the battle, Lyons and few others, who was with him leading that charge, was award many medals and promotions. Many called him the Soldier of the Sannin for his actions and bravery. But, in truth, the name belongs to those who fought and died in the Battle of Tanzaku back in 2014. After the battle, the Army award Lyons the rank of Colonel of the Army at eighteen years old, unusual for the Army back then. Lyons created the 114th U.S. Infantry Regiment, a regiment comprised of both Army and Marine Soldiers. To this day, Lyons still thought of those who fought and died at Tanzaku.

Tech, using his datapad, was able to get access inside the Separatist-occupied town, copy the Separatist's battle plans and present it on the holotable. The Jedi began to formulate a plan of attack to liberate the town in the name of the Republic. The layout of the town was simple, with the castle to the north with the town itself was surrounding the castle with a tall wall around the town and castle. In the holographic map, red dots appeared; signaling that they are Separatists.

"The choke point is the entrance to the town." Windu said "A few companies of the Gray Wolf Brigade would reinforce droids at the entrance while the main force guard the castle with a two battalion of droids. We will take Tanzaku Town the hard way with minimum damage. Blasters, lightsabers and Electro Magnetic Pulse grenades only in the town. No rockets or detonators.".

"The enemy expects us to attack head-on." Obi-Wan suggested "But we won't. We'll split into two groups. One group will create a diversion at the entrance, while the other infiltrates the town by gunship, liberate it and secures the castle." "Our Shinobi and Soul Reaper allies will be with to help break through any choke points leading to the castle." Anakin said "Then, once the town is liberated, we move on to the castle.".

The Jedi, Ninja and Soul Reapers and the Clones nodded in agreement. It was a risky plan, but it was the best they had. The town's population with civilians that are begin held hostage by the Separatists, so they had to be careful not to harm innocents. The stakes were high; the Separatist's presence in such a strategic location could not be allowed to stand. They had to be swift and decisive.

"We leave at dawn." Lyons announced, his voice firm and resolute. "Get some rest. We've got a town to liberate.". The room dispersed, the Jedi and Clones returning to their quarters to prepare for the upcoming battle. The anticipation was palpable, each one of them knew that the next few hours could determine the fate of the war. As they readied their gear, checked their weapons, and strategized, the air was thick with the scent of impending conflict. The hum of the base's generators and the distant howl of the night's wind served as a constant reminder of the battle that awaited them. Overnight, more and more Republic Troopers arrive and were informed to the battle.