Star Wars: The Clone Wars

Republic outpost overrun!

The Jedi have lost all contact with the clone security force

stationed on the bleak, snow-covered planet of Orto Plutonia.

Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker,

accompanied by dignitaries from the nearby moon of Pantora,

are sent to investigate the disappearance of the clone troopers

on the desolate and forbidding landscape.

And this is the planet's tropical zone.

It's not Tatooine, that's for sure.

Captain Rex! Have your men survey the area.

Place as many sensor beacons as you can before dark.

Right away, sir. Unload that gear! Let's move!

Why would the Republic want an outpost way out here?

The Chairman of Orto Plutonia requested it? But why?

-General Kenobi. -Chairman Cho, Senator Chuchi,

I suggest you wait here until we can secure the area.

I respect your judgment, General Kenobi, but I will go where I choose.

This is sovereign Pantora territory.

I thought this planet was uninhabited, and therefore it's not aligned.

Our moon of Pantora is the only civilization in this system.

I'm the one who asked the Senate to protect this planet.

This wasteland belongs to us.

With all due respect, Chairman, this is for the Senate to decide, not us.

Ah, but the Jedi report to the Senate, which is Senator Chuchi of Pantora.

Technically speaking, Master Jedi, the Chairman is correct.

Since the planet is uninhabited,

the moon of Pantora reserves the right to continue as its protectorate.

Point taken, Senator.

Anakin, stay here with the Senator and the droids while we secure the base.

-I don't get it. -It must be Separatists.

I'm not sure.

Might we go inside, Master Anakin? Artoo would like to get out of the cold.

We'll go inside as soon as Obi-Wan signals that it's safe.

Do you think the Separatists are building a forward base to attack Pantora?

I don't think we're dealing with Separatists.

These computers haven't been touched.

Sir! Our scouts have spotted a droid base on the other side of the ice ridge.

By the look of things,

I'd say whoever attacked our base took out the droids, also.

Rex, help Anakin place the sensor beacons.

-You four, come with me. -Yes, General.

Let's go.

Did you find anything?

I found some large footprints.

Have one of your men make a cast.

Sensors are in place.

I think I found something.

Blast it!

Six-eight-five to command. There are too many of them!

They've overrun the base! We need reinforcements!

-What was that? -Whatever it was, it's a good warrior.

The droids' log indicates they were investigating the southern canyon.

Sounds like a good place to start.

I want the weapons system back online and the shields operational.

There's no telling what the Separatists have planned.

Chairman, what makes you so certain the Separatists are behind this attack?

Look around, Senator. Isn't this carnage proof enough?

I know, but there are no dead droids here, no blast marks.

The clones' injuries were not consistent with what...

So, you're an expert on war now, are you, Senator?

-No, Chairman. No, I only... -Let me tell you something, Senator.

I have led our people since before you were born.

I've seen a hundred planets rise and fall through force of arms.

If it's not the Separatists out there,

then it's a malevolent and aggressive enemy nonetheless,

and I will not let whoever it is jeopardize the security

of the people of Pantora.

But if the Jedi discover that the Separatists aren't behind this,

then perhaps there is a peaceful resolution.

Senator, I am willing to fight and die for my people.

It's time to ask yourself if you are brave enough to do the same.

There's some kind of reflection up there. Do you see it?

Yep.

Well, they know we're coming. Let's go.

Steady, Anakin. They're only curious.

Let's not provoke them as the droids and our troops must have done.

Too bad we didn't bring Threepio along.

How do you plan on communicating with these things?

Patience. Maybe they're smarter than we are.

Well? Say something.

Just shut up.

We come to you in peace. We will not bring harm.

Peace.

Right.

Glad you made it back, sir. It's getting nasty out there.

You don't know the half of it.

What did you find?

It seems we've stumbled onto an inhabited planet.

Impossible.

Our explorers have spent much time here over the long history of Pantora.

No one lives here. They're trespassers.

With respect, Chairman Cho, these creatures, the Talz,

aren't advanced enough to master space travel.

I think they may have been here longer than Pantora.

Whoever they are, they belong to us. This whole system belongs to us.

Your Majesty, if there are life forms here, then the Senate must decide jurisdiction.

They are savages. Look at what they've done.

They've slaughtered your troops.

They only want to be left alone. The droids attacked them,

and I'm afraid our outpost got caught in the middle.

They must be subdued. They're dangerous.

Captain Rex, prepare your troops for battle.

We promised their chief there would be no retaliation.

We've arranged a meeting between their high council

and you and the Senator. They want peace.

We can't send troopers. They'll think we lied.

These creatures are little more than animals.

You can't lie to an animal. They can't be trusted.

-But, Your Majesty... -No!

It is obvious these creatures are not covered

by the Convention of Civilized Systems.

The Jedi Council has no say in the matter.

If the Jedi are able to communicate with them,

their status is in doubt.

Do you stand against your Chairman, Senator?

Of course not, Your Majesty.