The Arrival 28 The Senate

It would take the group about two days to get to Coruscant which was much fastest then it would have taken the Queen and the jedi to get to with her s.h.i.+p. The Captain of the Queens Guard Panaka marveled at the design of the s.h.i.+p and its systems. He secretly informed the queen that this s.h.i.+p was probably one of the most advance vessels in the galaxy to date.

During the trip the Jedi mostly keep to themselves while the queen's guard took time to learn most of the ins and outs of the s.h.i.+p, atlest in the areas that they were allowed to be in. Jack spent time talking to the queen giving her a brief overview of the history of his planet. He also explained the befits of a possible alliance between the two planets.

The queen had warmed up to the idea as it stood Naboo was a pacifist Nation and did not have a standing military which was why they had beed conquered so quickly. Having a strong militarist ally would stop something like this from happening again .

While the both of them talked shop Anakin and Padma took this time to grow close. At first she was not to keen on the boy. However Anakin showed that he was very intelligent and had many interests that they both shared. Over the course of two day a great friends.h.i.+p had bloomed between them.

The flight to Coruscant went smoothly and no major problems arose. As soon as they entered the atmosphere the Queen sent a message to her amba.s.sador to call for an emergency meeting of the Senate. This would be Jack's first meeting with the would be sith lord but he had no plans on exposing as of yet but he would insure that he would not raise to power during this next ten years.

While Jack was planning his next move the two Jedi who had be quite most of the trip approached him to inform him of their plans. Qui-Gon was going to go and inform the jedi council of what had transpired up to this point as well as bring the news of Jack agreeing to have a jedi outpost built on his planet with conditions.

He also informed them that unless the Senate voted not to help the people of Naboo this would probably be the last time they would meet atlest for awhile. This caused Jack to chuckle simply because he knew the Senate was not going to help atlest not any time soon, but he keep this to himself and informed them that he would be visiting the temple to hammer out the condition some time with in the next few days.

After separating with the jedi The queen asked if the group of Mandalorians would be staying with them. Jack had Trish stay with the queen for now to ensure that nothing would happen between now and the Senate vote and he would go off and meet up with Keith and the other half of the Demon dogs that had been stationed here.

Taking a air tram to the refugee sector. It did not take long for Jack Sharia and Anakin to reach the makes.h.i.+ft hideout that Keith had picked out. Though the outside looked a bit run down the inside had been completely replaced and upgraded. If the Demon Dogs didn't want you inside you weren't getting inside.

Though Keith had been away it was not as long as Trish because Keith would do rotating here in 3 month spans. Still it had been awhile since Jack had seen his friend and it warmed his heart to see him now. Taking time to enjoy their meeting Jack explained what his next steps would be.

The emergency meeting would take place in the next three days so until then Jack plan on dealing with all the issues that would allow his planet to have a seat in the Senate, as well as make his deal with the jedi before the emergency meeting. Lucky Keith's network had done all the leg work that would have been need.

It took a half a day of bribing and promises of favorable trade deals but New Mandlor now had a voice in the Senate as a newly recognized planetary government.The next thing Jack need to take care of was the jedi. After Arriving at the temple he was quick shown to the council chambers. It seemed as though the jedi had been more inclined to believe what he had to say now.

Thanks to Qui-Gon, and Obi-Wan attesting to his skill and use of the force the jedi were a bit on edge and wanted to know a few things as well. Jack however had no interest in telling them who he had been taught but and got straight to the point. If the jedi wanted to build an outpost on New Mandalor Jack would allow it on a few conditions.

The frist that the jedi would not interfere in there way of life, and that they would follow all laws of the planet. Two if the jedi found a force sensitive they must ask permission from the clan elder before they can even approach to ask if they would like to be taught by the jedi. Three the jedi are allowed to enter the force sensitive school that is being built on the planet but they are not allowed to talk about the things they see, and lastly all military strength and technology levels will be keep a secret less the jedi would like the Mandalorians to burn Coruscant to the ground.

The jedi weren't too thrilled about the conditions that Jack was placing on them, and after some back and fourth the the jedi agree to the first one without issue, they however would like to atlest share information within the council, and to that Jack told them if they sent a council member then he would allow the sharing of information to this room only. The council agree to that and Master Shaak Ti volunteer to stay on earth, which would work out for Jack.

So with in 8 hours another deal had be made and the jedi were officially coming to Earth. It would be a few months before that would happen but for now Jack would focus on the upcoming Senate meeting. Finally they day of the emergency meeting had arrived. Jack and his men meet back up with the queen of Naboo. The queen asked if they would like to join them on her platform to which Jack politely declined, and informed her they would be on their own but they will fully support her and her people.

Though the queens face had no emotions to it inside she had been greatly shaken. It usually takes a newly formed planet years before they can apply for a seat on the Senate. Yet some how these Mandalorians did it in three days. Still keeping her poker face the Queen simply smiled and thanked Jack for his support.

As Jack and his group entered the Senate the veiw was an eye opener. Hundreds floating platforms circle around a center chair. It was exactly like it had been in the movies. Chancellor Valorum already had the session under way taking role call and allowing the new arrivals time to get to their places. Soon the session was well under way with the Queen of Naboo starting us off with the opening statement. "The chair of the chancellor recognizes the delegation from the planet of Naboo."

The queen's platform moved to the center of the room,"Members of the Senate I stand before in my planets most dire situation. The planet of Naboo has been invaded by the Trade Federation. As we speak thousand of my people are dying in labor camps set up around my Capitol." Just as she was about to continue another platform shot into the middle.

"This is a lie where is the proof. We of the Trade Federation have not invaded nor do we have her people in work camps!" The delegation for the Trade Federation shouted. "The chair of the chancellor has not at this time recognize the delegation from the Trade Federation, however the delegation does make a good point do you have any proof of what is happening on your world.

This is were things would begin to spiral out of control for the good chancellor. Though he asked an innocent question that any reasonable person in a leaders.h.i.+p position would ask. The fact that the leader of a planet was speaking and not her amba.s.sador should have been a sign that something was not right. If he did nothing at this point the queen would grow frustrated with him and with Palpatine whispering in her ear a vote of no confidence would arise.

Jack however had no intention of allowing Palpatine to do as he please so moving his platform toward the center Jack spoke just as the rage from the queen was about to spill out. "Yes chancellor we have proof of the invasion. I am willing to share it with the Senate if the chair would allow it." Jack's statement brought the queen away from the rage that had been clouding her mind. She had no idea where it had come from and it had felt unnatural but for now she would push it to the back of her mind.

"The chair will recognize the delegation from New Mandlor, and will allow them to show their evidence." Jack nodded then turned to Trish. She inserted a dish into the holo drive and images appeared in the Senate. A satellite veiw of the planet blockade, of the destruction of the capital city, and hundreds of labor camps that surrounded the city as well. Then it cut to a scene with the queen and Viceroy Gunray and the Queen walking down a hall way. In the scene they Viceroy is threatening the death of her people if she did not agree to sign over the rights of her planet to him.
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After that the images faded and before the Trade Federation delegation could counter Jack spoke again," These images were taking by my men would had been under contract with the Queen of Naboo at the time. I can a.s.sure you that they have not been doctored or edited in any way." The Senate hall exploded this was unheard of. The Trade Federation trying to force a planet to sell its self away. This was madness.

It took chancellor Valorum a full 10 minutes to calm the chamber. "With the evidence presented I have no doubt of the claims made by the delegation from Naboo. So the Republic Defense fleet shall be sent to Naboo to aid in their defense and retake their planet. The Delegation from the Trade Federation will be place under house arrest and all communications between them and their government will be suspended until this crisis has been resolved."

Just as everything looked as though it was settled a man from the queen's platform stepped up and spoke." Excuse me chancellor my queen and I are very thankful for the republic quick decision and response to our crisis ,but I have to ask how long will it take for the republic defense fleet to a.s.semble and arrive to Naboo."

The man who spoke was non other then Palpatine. Jack knew in that moment what the snakes aim was. He was still trying to get Valorum removed from office. Jack was sure that Palpatine had insure that the defense fleet had been scattered to different sectors of the republic just in case something like this would happen. So in true a.s.shole fas.h.i.+on Jack once again interrupted the exchange between two different people.

"If the amba.s.sador is worry about the distance that the republic fleet is going to have to travel to get to Naboo. I can understand if they arrive to late their might not be anything left to save. So in response to that I offer the Mandalorian fleet to aided in taking back the planet. My fleet is two days travel at most, that is if the Senate would allow this."

Chancellor Valorum who had been put in a cold sweat by Palpatine's question saw a ray of hope the moment the delegation from New Mandalor spoke, and so he quickly took a hold of that hope. " This chair will recognize the Mandalorian fleet as the first responders to this emergency situation. The republic fleet will join you as back up as soon as they are a.s.sembled, and all expenses and lost you and your people may face from this endeavor will be paid by the republic."

Jack smiled," Thank you chancellor I will have my fleet and armies a.s.sembled and head to the planet at once, Long Live The Republic!" With that the chamber once again erupted in excitement. Cheers of Long Live The Republic echoed out of the Senate hall and into the new by buildings. As everyone was enjoying the mood. One individual had snuck off during the cheers.

Palpatine was furious, how did this happen everything had been planned out perfectly. He had clouded the queen's mind with rage so she would lash out the moment an unfavorable response was given to her, and if by so chance the Chancellor was moved into helping he would not have been able to due to the defense fleet being placed in the outer rim.

Every should have gone the way he had planned. If it hadn't been for that Mandalorian. Maul had told him a few days ago that they had fought and the man had been more powerful then he was. Palpatine had brushed this aside as even he was stronger than Maul by many times over. He knew he would need a stronger apprentice as Maul was just a quick choice.

Those were thoughts however for another time for now he need to plan his next step. If he couldn't lead the republic then maybe it was time to take his leave of the thing and just destroy it from the outside.

(A/N: Next two chapters will be the battle for Naboo and then from that point the story will completely change from the original so it should be a bit easier to write.)