Cad Bane's Apprentice

Landing at Point Rain

"I cannot believe we're back here again." Master Obi-Wan said as we looked upon the planet Geonosis.

"It is unfortunate." Master Ki-Adi-Mundi agreed "The resistance from the native Geonosians was stronger than we anticipated,"

"The same can be said for their loyalty to Count Dooku,"

"A fact that is often overlooked,"

I looked behind me as I heard the door open and smiled as I saw Ahsoka and Master Skywalker enter. "You're late,"

"Sorry, Master. Ahsoka and I were busy routing the Seppies near Dorin," Master Skywalker explained

"My squadron alone had 55 kills," Ahsoka gloated.

"Yeah, but mine had 76,"

"Show-off," Ahsoka said rolling her eyes.

I raised a questioning eyebrow and turned back to Master Obi-Wan "Well, I'm glad you two are enjoying yourselves," he told them

"Hey, it's just a little friendly competition, Master," Anakin countered "Nothing to worry about,"

"What I worry about is the way this war seems to be drawing out with no end in sight,"

"Which is why it is crucial our invasion of Geonosis meets with success," Master Ki-Adi-Mundi explained

"Agreed." Master Skywalker said "Ahsoka, contact the Outer Rim Command. We're ready for our briefing,"

"They're already waiting for us," I spoke up "We were just waiting on you two,"

Master Skywalker looked down at me "Glad to have you on board, Skysati," I nodded as we walked into the briefing room.

"Our ships are in position, and we are ready to being our campaign against the Geonosians," Master Obi-Wan explained.

"And what about Poggle?" Master Windu asked on the hologram. "Any reports on his location?"

"It seemse he's holed up at the primary droid foundry here. The factory is protected by a shield generator. Anakin, Ki-Adi, and I shall attempt a three-pronged attack through their defense lines to a staging area just short of the shield. Once we have landed, we shall knock out the shield generator. That is our primary target,"

"Isn't it risky committing three generals to one area of the attack?" Chancellor Palpatine asked from his hologram "If something went wrong, we could be dealt with a serious blow,"

"To ensure that rise again Geonosis does not," Master Yoda said "capture Poggle we must,"

"Of course. As always, I shall leave the strategy to you, Master Jedi,"

"Our thanks, Chancellor," Master Obi-Wan said

"May the Force be with you," Master Windu said as the feed shut off and clone troopers entered the room.

"Good, Cody. These are the coordinates for the rendezvous," he showed a spot on the holomap

"Yes, sir," Cody said "When we hit the ground, we'll create a perimeter there. Getting past their defenses here will be the trick." he pointed to a general area "General Mundi will come across the defensive lines from the north. We will make our assault through the middle. General Skywalker will make his attack on the defensive lines from the south, and we will meet at the rendezvous point at 0700 exactly,"

"If we meet with strong resistance and are forced down away from the landing zone, hold out until we join our forces before attacking the shield generator," Master Ki-Adi explained.

"Their front lines are heavily fortified." Ahsoka noted "Look at that giant wall with all the gun emplacements. That won't be easy to get past,"

"Don't worry. We're not going anywhere near that," Anakin told her