Chapter 347: The Invasion of Naboo (3)
When Rune Haako took Nute Gunray and Xiao Guanghua to enjoy the wine of victory on the gship of their fleet, the news that the Trade Federation blocked Naboo had already detonated the entire political circle of Coruscant.
Although this is not known as the first time that the democratic spirit of the Republic has been trampled on the ground, this time when the Trade Federation blocked Naboo, the situation is particrly serious.
On the one hand, it is because of the 60 Lucrehulk-ss LH-3210 Cargo Freighters sent by the Trade Federation. This kind of terrifyingrge ship with a diameter of more than 3,000 meters can be a huge threat even if it is not armed, just stuffing anything into the huge cargo hold. What''s more, it is not very difficult to install several turrets on the spaceship.
But what really turned this conflict into a bomb that detonated the political arena of the Republic was the demands of the Trade Federation. Although they im that one of the reasons is that Naboo vited the contract, everyone can see that the real reason they blocked Naboo is that they are protesting against the resolution of the Gctic Republic to levy taxes in the outer ring star region!
And they really, really read out this protest in the Senate of the Republic!
This is an open confrontation with the Gctic Republic!
Because they opposed the policy of the Gctic Republic to levy taxes in the Outer Rim Star Region, they sent troops to surround and blockade Naboo! This is the real cause and effect of this incident!
Naboo Senator Sheev Palpatine immediately went to the office of the Supreme Councillor of the Gctic Republic, Vinis Valorum, to discuss this matter with him.
"I regret that this matter happened, Senator Palpatine. However, I am afraid that this matter must be discussed in Senate before a further decision can be made." Vinis Valorum said shaking his head.
He is also helpless, because after experiencing a series of previous incidents, he has lost the support of the Judicial Fleet of the Republic, and at the same time lost the support of most members of the Senate. At the same time, the rtionship with the Jedi Order is very stiff.
So at this time, he, the Supreme Chancellor, has already existed in name only. Since everything has to go through the Senate, and he has no way to influence the resolution of the Senate, then the Supreme Chancellor might as well be there with a dog on a leash.
"I also know that this matter is difficult, but please, Mr. Supreme Chancellor, at least help me contact Lott Dod, the representative of the Trade Federation in the Gctic Senate. Because I met with him twice before and was rejected," Palpatine said.
Vinis Valorum nodded, and he got through to Lott Dod''smunication, but before he could speak, the tall Neimoidian in the holographic projection said coldly: "Your Excellency Supreme Chancellor, If you have anything to say, please speak to the Senate."
After speaking, he hung up themunication directly.
Finis Valorum looked at Sheev Palpatine, who bowed his head silently and sighed, covering his temples with his hands exhausted. He said slowly; "The Trade Federation is here for me, Senator Palpatine. They refuse to levy taxes, just to treat the outer ring star region as their independent kingdom and, I know that they attacked Naboo, I just spotted youmy only friend, now...I can only say, I''m sorry..."
He sighed, exhausted.
The corners of Palpatine''s mouth twitched slightly, and he said heavily: "Many Senators have been bought by the Trade Federation, and now I heard that the Trade Federation, the Interster Banking n, the Corporate Alliance, and the Fourth Group have formed an Alliance, and the Commerce Guild and Techno Union are also flirting with them. They are very powerful, but we cannot give up! If even we give up, how can there be any hope for the Gxy?"
Vinis Valorum raised his head and said: "I can trust you, my friend, I know it. We all have the highest belief in revitalizing the Republic and we will continue to fight for it, even if one day I really can''t support it now, with you in Senate, I also believe that the hope of the Republic will not be extinguished."
"This is the wish of all of us." Palpatine bowed his head and said.
Finis Valorum raised his body with thest strength, and his voice was high and loud, "Let''s go, my friend! Just like before, get through this difficulty!!"
The next day, the Senate of the Gctic Republic held an emergency meeting to discuss the blockade of Naboo by the Trade Federation.
However, this meeting did not achieve any results. The representative of the Trade Federation, Lott Dod, insisted that their blockade of Naboo was a legal act. Because Naboo defaulted first, and the Republic''s resolution to levy taxes in the free trade zone was announced unterally, and the motion was not formally passed, the Trade Federation has the right to protest against it.
At the meeting, the representatives of the Major Business Giants and the Senators of thes quarreled endlessly and did not draw any conclusions at all.
On the third day, there were meetings and quarrels.
On the fourth day, meetings, quarrels...
On the fifth day, there was almost a fight in the Senate, and Fang Zar, an angry member of Sern Prime, drove his anti-gravity tform directly into Lott Dod''s tform and then jumped over to beat him. Before the guards held down the short, stocky, bearded Senator with a fierce face, his fist was only 0.1 meters away, and his fist could be printed on Lott Dod''s face.
On the sixth day, Valorum announced a one-day adjournment to let everyone calm down. This is also one of the few powers he has left as Supreme Chancellor.
...
At this time, in the outer orbit of Naboo, Rune Haako poured half a ss of wine for Nute Gunray and Xiao Guanghua, and said: "This is thest bottle of Sh fruit wine, and I brought these 15 bottles."
Boom! Nute Gunray mmed his fist on the table and said angrily, "The Queen of Naboo can''t see the situation clearly? She should have surrendered long ago!"
Rune Haako whispered, "Maybe... it''s because she''s too young to know what fear is?"
"She doesn''t know, don''t her staff know? It seems that we have to give them a little color!" Nute Gunray roared.
Xiao Guanghua''s eyes lit up, thinking that these two cowards have finally opened their minds? Is it finally time to start massnding? He drank the delicious Sh in one gulp and looked at Nute Gunray expectantly.
Nute Gunray called another Trade Federation executive and said, "Daultay Dofine, I leave this matter to you. Make sure to capture the Queen of Naboo!"
The executive named Daultay Dofine was taken aback, "Is...is it me? This...this...what should I do?"
"Send a Droid Assault Team to quietly sneak into the Naboo Pce and kidnap the Queen of Naboo!" Nute Gunray waved his hand fiercely, "Remember! Go in quietly! Don''t be discovered!"
Xiao Guanghua''s eyes widened, and he looked at Nute Gunray who was conducting with great enthusiasm in disbelief. He suddenly stood up and walked outside, "Is there any more wine? I''m going to drink."
...
That night, an assault teamposed of 10 B-2 Super Battle Droids and 50 B-1 Battle Droids quietly approached the Pce of Naboo.
The B-1 Commander whose head was painted yellow turned around and said: "Attention, from here on, adjust the power of the foot engine to 50%, and don''t make too much noise. Reduce the volume of the sound system to 10%, so you can''t be found ."
"Roger, Roger!" the other Droids responded.
"Commander, there are two guards ahead, what should we do?"
"Get rid of them so we won''t be found!"
"Roger, Roger!" A B-1bat robot raised its E-5 ster Rifle, aimed at the two guards in front and fired a full beam!
Whoosh!! Arge number of Red ster Beams instantly lit up the night!
With a bang, the ster Beam detonated a patrol car next to it, and a violent explosion immediately set off.
One guard was shot dead on the spot, but the other guard was not shot at the fatal part. He covered his injured foot and let out a scream, "Ah! Wow! I was injured! I was bleeding all over the ground ah!!"
Woo~~~~~ The ear-piercing siren immediately resounded throughout the Naboo Pce.