Star Wars: The Clone Wars

Republic forces in retreat.

While rescuing General Aayla Secura from certain defeat,

Anakin Skywalker has been seriously injured.

After a narrow escape, our heroes crashlanded

on the remote world of Maridun.

Stranded, and with no way to contact the Republic,

the Jedi receive medical aid from the peaceful Lurmen colonists.

But even on this tiny planet, the war threatens to follow the Jedi.

Commander Bly, we've got company.

- Friendlies? - Negative, sir.

A droid ship

coming straight our way.

Acknowledged. Get back here.

- General? - Yes, commander?

We've got a Separatist ship incoming.

This is neutral space.

It won't be neutral for long, not if the Separatists have their way.

- Help me up. - Don't struggle.

I'm sorry, but you're still too injured to move.

What menace have you brought to our village now, Jedi?

Father, you can't blame them.

He's right. The Separatists don't even know we're here.

And they can't know. We've got to hide.

Your presence here endangers us.

You must leave before your enemies find you.

But you'll need our help. You can't fight them alone.

We will not fight them at all.

We would rather die than to kill others.

You're going to surrender?

- But how can you... - Ahsoka, stop.

If the Lurmen want to remain neutral, we won't force them into war.

See to it that they leave.

I must see what our new visitors want.

Take it easy, sir. We'll assist you.

I am General Lok Durd

of the Separatist alliance.

I am Tee Watt Kaa, leader of this colony.

- What do... - You are now under the protection

of the Separatist alliance.

I congratulate you

on your good fortune.

Thank you, but we enjoyed good fortune well before your arrival.

We are a peaceful people, General.

I do not condone your presence here.

Then stand aside.

I would like to inspect my new colony.

Ransack this dung heap.

Why are they tearing apart our homes?

We've done nothing to them!

Violence,

that's what those droids are programmed for.

Can't we do anything?

No, and if we are discovered, all of the Lurmen will be slaughtered.

We'll be okay if we make it to the tall grasses.

There is no evidence of any weapons or Republic contraband, General.

In the future, we may conduct more periodic searches

like this one in order to maintain security.

Because we are such an obvious threat to you.

We'll offer no resistance.

Your species is smarter than you appear.

Father, are you okay?

At least the Jedi escaped.

Yes, but they nearly brought harm to our entire village.

But now, thanks to you,

we're safe to grovel before every petty tyrant who enters our system.

You would mock our very way of life?

I have just ensured we will have peace.

Yes, but for the moment, and at what price?

Are you not concerned about the Jedi at all?

I have no quarrel with the Jedi,

but we cannot help them without being drawn into their war.

Tub, track the Jedi.

Follow them and make sure they get off world.

You know, I can't figure those villagers not wanting to fight.

No pride I guess.

I call it no courage.

Sometimes it takes courage to stick to one's beliefs, young padawan,

as any Jedi well knows.

We need to find a ship,

and I think the only one around here belongs to the Separatists.

We know they have a landing ship. They might have a shuttle.

Sir, you talking about stealing from one of the clankers?

- Count me in. - We need to find them first.

I think we just did.

Blast it!

Jam its signal!

After it!

I'm fine. Just go!

- Which way did it go? - This way. Hurry!

We can't catch it if it gets out in the open.

- I wonder where it was headed. - Maybe we can see them from up there.

I hope you're feeling better, Master,

'cause look what we found.

I'm getting stronger all the time, snips.

But I'm not sure I'm ready for that.

That shuttle's our ticket off this rock.

It's not gonna be easy, sir.

There don't seem to be any flaws in their security line.

Apparently, the Separatists have a new toy.

- See if you can get a closer look. - Yes, sir.

I'll go with you, Commander.

Is the defoliator capsule ready?

Today is a grand day for the Separatist cause.

We test a new weapon

of my own design

which is capable of catastrophic destruction,

a weapon which will destroy organic matter

but leave machines

unharmed.

But first,

we need two volunteers.

The volunteers are

you and you.

- Me? - Me?

Go to that ridge.

Roger, roger.

Stay down, boys.

Count Dooku,

I have located a world in which we can test my...

Excuse me,

our new weapon.

I hope it turns out to be worth the expense.

You may proceed.

Yes, my Lord. Ready?

Roger, roger.

Aim.

Fire!

Should we take cover?

No, idiot. That is not even gonna hit us.

That's some toy...

It took out every living thing.

As you can see,

the landscape has been destroyed,

and the droids are undamaged.

Impressive,