Star Wars: The Force Reaper

Chapter 3: The Battle of Eriadu

22 BBY, Tibrin, Republic Southern Forward Command
The Republic 12th fleet stood by awaiting orders since they had been reassigned at tibrin after their victory near Dolla, Jedi General Evan Valkirian was nowhere to be seen, since he was meditating in his quarters aboard the Starlight, he sensed that he would soon be sent to one of the most chaotic battles yet, soon after, a clone commander entered his quarters with what seemed to be important news
"General, there is an incoming transmission, I believe the Jedi Council requests your presence"
"Very good Striker, I'm on my way"
Soon after he stood up and headed for the Bridge where the Jedi Council made contact with him
"I apologize for not responding sooner, was there something you required masters?"
The man in the hologram, who seemed to be an old acquaintance of his former Master, an elderly Togruta by the name of Arusha
"Evan, we received a coded transmission from the Eriadan people, they are in need of military aid to fight off the Separatists, we need your fleet to deploy to the planet of Eriadu and liberate them"
"Why not have someone more specialized for these kinds of missions liberate the planet, like Tin or Krell or even Skywalker?"
"Unfortunately, Master Skywalker is currently on a campaign with Master Kenobi on the Planet Cristophsis, you are the only one in close proximity to Eriadu"
"I understand Master, I shall lead the 12th fleet to attack Eriadu, Although I might need some help to finish off the blockade"
"Your former Master shall arrive with reinforcements in at least five rotations, until then, you must drive the Separatists from the planet with the forces you have"
"Don't worry Master, we'll have the planet under Republic Control in no time"
The hologram shut off and soon afterwards he issued all personnel to return to active duty
"All ships are ready for departure sir"
"Very good admiral, lock the coordinates and make the jump to light speed"
With final preparations completed, the fleet jumped into hyperspace, it was a bit dull but the entire mood changed when the fleet dropped out of hyperspace, the enemy was already waiting for them.
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22 BBY, Eriadu, Planetary Orbit
"This must be a joke, the clankers were already waiting for us, how were they even prepared for our arrival?"
"It doesn't matter now, battle stations!"
The Republic fleet soon after went into attack position, with fighters launching and bombers standing by, although the enemy had numbers, it was Evan's Squadron tactics that kept him from suffering extensive damage to his ships, he needed to find the middle ground in this battle or he would end up losing most his fleet, luckily Jedi don't die as quickly as clones or other non-force users (actually it depends on the type of Jedi) but like most of his other battles, things seem to be going his way.
On the other side, as much as D'nat was impressed, he was being overwhelmed too quickly, his command and tactics were not going to matter if he didn't get his droids in working order but he held his ground and attempted a dirty trick, he sent a squad of Hyena bombers to bomb the resistance on the planet's surface, which forced Evan to go on the offensive, the space battle was ultimately decided when a Venator-Class Star Destroyer that was heavily damaged charged at the Separatist Command ship at full speed, the result was quite explosive but the way through was clear, the 12th fleet was now approaching on the planet's surface and had begun deploying the invasion force: consisting of over 200 Gunships, 50 AT-TEs, and at least over 700,000 Clone Troopers, all under the command of Evan
"Commander, make sure that everyone is accounted for, we cannot afford to lose anyone in this assault" Evan has told his clone commander
"Right away sir"
The gunships loaded with the soldiers and tanks were on route to the landing zone and the first part was already set in place
"Give out the go signal, tell the supply gunships to head for the resistance base"
Using his com link, Commander Striker gave out the go signal for the supply gunships to separate from the rest of the assault force, after 5 minutes alone, heavy fire was heard outside
"General Valkirian, we're taking heavy fire, the gunships are being blasted out of the sky"
The Separatists were more than ready for him, AA Proton Cannons were set up and Droid Fighters were chewing gunships out of the sky
"Sir at this rate, very few forces will reach the drop zone, we'll be torn apart"
"What we'll we do General?" A clone trooper asked him
After some seconds, Evan had no choice but to set the invasion force on the ground immediately
"Get all gunships and tanks down on the ground"
"Copy that, Sir "
"Pilot!, set her down wherever you see a clear zone!"
"Yes, General"
The pilot landed the gunship and the squad began working their way towards the landing zone on foot, this was going to be a hard challenge right at the start of the Clone Wars, but Evan was not going to back down.