Assault

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"What?!" Anakin asked, confused, looking at the crowd of imperials kneeling before him.

"The oracle of the blessed sisterhood had spoken, the one who walks the skies is the vessel of the reborn God Emperor of Mankind. We feared we may never find him, but he was our savior in a time of crisis! We shall do what ever you command of us." Tilly said.

Anakin was nervous, from what he understood, the Imperium would do what ever their Emperor would say.

"Stand up everyone." He said.

Everyone scrambled to their feet, standing up as fast as they could. Anakin, rubbed his face.

"I want as much information on the super weapon that you had gathered." He stated.

A techpriest moved forward.

"The weapon that was created is best described as a contained EMP wave cannon. The charge time of a shot is approximately 30.45344491 Seconds. The energy wave can be bypassed by creation known as Faraday Shield." the tech priest explained.

Anakin nodded, before he pressed a button on his wrist.

"Admiral Yularen. Assemble Shadow Squadron. Ummmmm, you are a captain, right?" Anakin asked Tilly, not sure.

"Yes my emperor! I am the captain of the Sternbound. Vessel Number 785Alpha-307Omerga-562Ultima, ship designation Defender Light Cruiser, built in the-" Tilly would continue until Anakin put his hand up.

"Enough, I get the idea. I want you to assemble as many of your pilots and I'll have a pilot explain the controls. We're going to be hunting that super weapon." Anakin said.

"Yes my Emperor!" Tilly said, giving him a salute of a closed fist across her chest, with a bow.

-Some time later-

Tilly, along with the 20 pilots, would stand in a formation with the Clone pilots, as they were examining the plan that Admiral Yularen was giving them

"While our capital ships are vulnerable to the enemy ship, I believe a force of Heavy fighters and bombers will be able to successfully out maneuver the  enemy's ion weapon. Our primary target will be the bridge." Anakin said.

A techpriest who was observing would approach.

"This humble servant of the Omnisiah has an inquiry." It asked.

"What is it?" Anakin asked.

"Analysis and communications indicate that Strike force of Imperial war vessels will join in the battle against the ship. Would it not be more advantageous to disable to weapon to allow successful boarding missions to capture the ship." the tech-priest explained.

"It would be, if we were not targeting a leader of the droid army, General Grievous." Anakin said, getting the clones excited.

"Shadow Squadron, prepare your fighters. Imperial Squadron, you think your familiar with the ships to fly them?" Anakin asked.

"For the Emperor, we will ready for any task you wish of us." Tilly shouted.

Ahsoka and Plo koon, chuckled at Anakin's discomfort at being called the Emperor.

"Looks like the Chosen one has more perks than expected. Being made Emperor of the religious crazies probably isn't one you expected." Ahsoka said.

"Yes, but do you think the plan will work?" Plo koon asked.

"Let's ask them, Hey Matchstick, waht do you think of the mission?" Anakin asked.

"Shadow Squadron is the best of the 501st's pilots. Minimal Casualties, Maximum effectiveness. Of course, you would know that, Emperor Skywalker." Matchstick said, before another clone laughed.

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