The Fourth Scourge of Star Wars

1457: showdown

"...In summary, on behalf of the Jedi Order, I file a formal accusation against the current chairman of the Galactic Council, Heev Palpatine! As a Sith Lord, you have no qualifications to lead the Galactic Republic forward!" in Jedi Master Shak Ti stood on an anti-gravity platform at the Galactic Capitol on Coruscant, formally questioning the legitimacy of Speaker Schiff Palpatine.

And unlike when other congressmen were speaking, Shak-Ti drove the anti-gravity platform directly to the center of the spherical venue, confronting Palpatine head-on.

"For the decision of the Jedi Order, I can only feel extremely regretful and distressed. Because now is the critical moment for the reunification of our Galactic Republic, and the war between us and the separatists has also entered the final stage, victory! Just now In front of you!" Palpatine bit the word victory very seriously.

He looked at Shak-Ti coldly and said, "At this moment, the Jedi Knights stabbed us in the back. You should tell me why? , want to pull us off the track of victory?"

"You are a Sith Lord! And the Sith Empire has been the enemy of the Galactic Republic since its rise seven thousand years ago! Several Sith wars have caused the loss of life and the destruction of the people's families! Such a person should not become the Galactic Republic at the helm!" Shak-Ti said sharply.

"First of all, the current constitution of the Galactic Republic does not stipulate that a certain type of person cannot serve as the speaker of the republic. Second, the current constitution of the Galactic Republic clearly stipulates that every citizen's freedom of belief is respected and supported. Third, as the speaker of the republic, I am willing to accept All investigations, I will be very honest and say that I have not done anything against the interests of the Galactic Republic." Palpatine was expressionless, "Then tell me, Master Shak-Ti, why do you Ask me not to be the speaker?"

"The old Sith war 7,000 years ago, the Mandalorian war 4,000 years ago, and the new Sith war that ended 1,000 years ago... The war between the Sith Empire and the Galactic Republic is close to ten thousand years ago. Years! And in every war, the Jedi Order will firmly stand on the side of the Republic! Because we firmly believe that the Galactic Republic will also be a representative of light! Now, let a Sith Lord become the speaker, which will affect Based on the judgment of the Jedi Knights, we have reason to believe that after an enemy of ten thousand years becomes the Speaker, it will have a very serious negative impact on the Republic!" Shak-Ti said.

Palpatine sneered, and retorted: "The negative effects you mentioned mean that I tried my best to rebuild the army and fight to the death with Earl Dooku who split the country? Or is it that I have continued to reform the bureaucracy since I took office? Streamlining departments and greatly improving the administrative efficiency of the Republic? In the most difficult time of the Galactic Republic, it was people like me who fought for the Republic to the end, so how should you, the self-proclaimed guardians, deal with yourself?"

He glanced around, and then said loudly: "I have to admit, I am a force sensitive person, and my force tends to the dark side. But the reason why I am like this is because when I was a teenager, My parents and the whole family were assassinated by political enemies! The force of the dark side did not kill my blood and loyalty to the Republic! It just made me stronger and more determined! I swear that the tragedy that happened to me will never Don't let it happen to someone else!"

"And you, the Jedi Knights...you don't punish the murderer, but accuse me, the victim. Is this what your guardians do? Then if this is the case, I will do business - Shake - Master Ti, do you have any valid evidence for my accusation?"

Shak-Ti just said indifferently: "We don't have any direct evidence. And I'm here today, just to tell you the result of our processing - the Jedi Knights will leave the Galactic Republic and return to a remote planet to practice in seclusion. No more meddling in all affairs of the galaxy."

For the Jedi Order, this is arguably a very helpless decision.

The almost irrefutable answer of Schiff-Palpatine before was also the expected result of the Jedi Order, as they concluded in the discussion-after so many years of preparation and operation, Palpatine, It is no longer possible to overthrow it through legal means.

Because his existence itself is legal!

Therefore, the only choice for the Jedi Order is to break away from Palpatine and leave the Galactic Republic. At the same time, it also means that they admit their failure...

However, Palpatine's expression became gloomy. Not only that, although there were tens of thousands of congressmen in the entire conference hall, there was no sound at this moment.

This can be said to be a very explosive decision!

The Galactic Republic and the Jedi Order have been steadfast allies since 25,000 years ago. The Jedi Knights have guarded the peace and tranquility of the Galactic Republic for tens of thousands of years, but today, the Jedi Knights actually say they want to leave?

Palpatine said slowly: "I have to reiterate my regret again. Because the departure of the Jedi Order must be the result that Separatism and Earl Dooku would like to see most. And there is no doubt that there is no Jedi With the leadership of the samurai group, the distance between us and victory will become far away again, maybe... this war will continue for a second two years, a third two years, and even more..."

"The Jedi Order of the light side of the force and the Sith Lord of the dark side of the force will never work together." Shak Ti's tone also became cold.

"So, you chose to help another Sith Lord—Dead Angel, and his ally, Earl Dooku?" I can't think of any legitimate reason for you to give up the great cause of the reunification of the Galactic Republic. After all, because of your withdrawal, separatism has the possibility of overturning again."

"We are not here to ask for your opinions, but to inform our decision." Shak-Ti said, "Time will prove the correctness of everything we do, but now, we will choose to leave."

Palpatine suddenly raised his voice, "Then since the Jedi Knights are determined to give up their loyalty to the Galactic Republic, I must also stand on the side of the Galactic Republic, from the perspective of countless civilians affected by the war! I ask you Jedi Knights, immediately open the Jedi Temple and accept a thorough investigation!"

He raised his hands and continued: "The Jedi Order has participated in almost all important decisions of the Galactic Republic! As the Speaker of the Republic, I must ensure that the secrets of the Republic will not be leaked!"

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