29 War Machine (2/2)
That statement said without any intent and complete off hand would fundamentally change the way the jedi thought. Jack would live to see this change but it would not happen for a couple of years. The day flew by and as the group was leaving Shmi made Padma she would come an visit her whenever she got the chance.
On they way back to the clan headquarters Jack could see Anakin teasing Padma who had a very visible blush on her face. The scene brought a smile to the man's face. Any joy he could bring to his family would be worth it. After gathering all the effective parties the group made it way back to the space port.
Before they arrived Jack turned to the group. With all seriousness present on his face. ”From this point on nothing you see leaves this planet. You have only see a fraction of what my people have been able to accomplish, and I would rather keep people who have ill intentioned for us in the dark about what we can do.” After give everyone a moment to make their decision Jack continue,” Alright for those that can't keep to this promise I ask that you stay here after the battle we will have you sent back to your home world no hard feelings will be had from this.”
Jack waited to see if anyone would move...no one did. Satisfy he lead the group to one of the largest hangers in the space port. Inside had been a heavy modify Harrower Class Dreadnought. At 1000 meters long it was an extra 200 meters longer than a standard Harrower. With its extra length more turbo batteries where added along with more transport ships and crew space.
This was the Mandalorians strongest ship at the moment. Jack of course had other ideas in the process of being completely but he would not show those cards just yet. The group watch as an army of 9,000 entered the ships hull with 15 armored vehicle companies following behind them. As Jack lead the group through the crowd. Every solider that spotted Jack stopped what they had been doing and brought there hand to their chest in traditional Mandalorian style.
The queen grew visibly excited as did her guards and handmaids. It was looking more and more like the decision to ally with the Mandalorians was one of her best decisions she had made during her rule. Making their way into the heart of the ship. The Queen spotted atles 80 Liberator class fighters not that she would know what type of ship it was locked down in the main hangar bay. Along with many Mandalorians locking down gear and supplies.
Making their way to the bridge Jack was quick surrounded by the bridge staff giving him an update on all the system. After confirming that all systems were green Jack ordered the ship into orbit. Slowly all of the engines on the newly minted ship came to life, and with the help of external booster rockets help lift the massive ship in to the sky.
Wasting no time the ship rocket out of the atmosphere and made it's way to the edge of the star system before making the jump into hyperspace. At this point even Though the Queen was impressed with the technology the Mandalorians had she was not too sure if only one ship would help her take back her planet.
As though he could read her mind Jack simply told her to wait a few hours and they would begin the battle planning. So slightly defeat the queen could only wait. Fortunately she did not have to wait long as the ship dropped out of hyperspace into the remaining fleet of the Mandalorian. 15 other Harrower class Dreadnought awaited him and the others in space.
Turing just in time to see the change on the Queens face, ”My friend we have been watching the Trade Federation for a long time we knew they were going to attack a world we just weren't sure which one so I had my fleet shadow them. Once we confirm that they attack a planet without justification we would destroy them. Have no fear a plan has already been created all you need to do it watch the fire works.”
After establishing contact with the 15 ship captain Jack was show the first effect of his change in the time line. Jack was sure Palpatine would informed the Trade Federation that they would soon be attacked by an unknown force. In the movie their was only one Lucrehulk-class Droid Control Ship however now their where five. Just one Lucrehulk could house 1,500 droid fighters, 1,500 troop transports, 6,250 assault tanks, and 139,000 battle droids.
Fortunately the four new Control ships had just entered the system and had not started ed to land ships Otherwise it would take more than half of Jack's standing army to deal with the numbers. This realization gave Jack an idea that he would explore after. The plan would be for the fleet to engage the droid ships while a small team would infuriate and capture the Viceroy before he could escape. While the fleet was engaged in space troops would land in the field near the capital city to draw out the forces that occupied it.
Jack would lead his elite troops the super commandos or as the earthlings like to call them the Spartans and two of the jedi mainly Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan with them to the capital along with one very instant handmaid. Padma would not take no for an answer and she used the agreement that Jack was allowing Anakin to come so she did not understand why she could not.
Never mind the fact that Anakin was a trained warrior he knew she need to atlest be on the planet maybe they could meet the Gungan people and get them to fight with the Mandalorians on the surface. Though he had been surprised by the lack of one Jar Jar Binks he firgured something else had changed due to his interference.
With every thing settled Jack called for general quarters and had everyone prepare to jump in to an active combat zone. This would be Earth's first Fleet battle and though they have practiced in simulations that was just practice and this was the real deal. Only true warriors are forged though the fires of battle and the forge was hot and ready.