Chapter 53 - Seppies

"Count Dooku, the Jedi leading the clones, has been killed. They've been holding their position and have been slowly falling back further from the beginning offensive line. We are preparing to advance in another day."

"It seems things are going better than planned. There are reports that the Mandalorians have been staying out of the battle for now. This is good news as long as we keep pushing the Republic there will be nothing the Mandalorians can do. Good work."

"Thank you Count."

Count Dooku shuts off the hologram with the Separatist leader and turns towards another facing his Master Darth Sidious.

"Master it seems the battle is going better than expected. Even with the reports of the 300th joining the battle it looks like they can't do anything without the Spartans."

"Don't be blinded. Feel the Dark Side of the force, the whispers tell us the truth. The Battle has just started. Do not underestimate the 300th clones."

"You think the clones will change the tide sir?"

"It's possible without the Jedi to hold the 300th back, They will be able to take matters into their own hands. Take a look at the battles they've taken place in. Even without the entire 300th the small units doing incredible damage."

"Very well it shall be done."

"Tyranus don't underestimate Diesel. He should be the top focus in battles. Failures will not be tolerated." With that Darth Sidious disappears, leaving the Count to analyze the battle of the 300th.

--Jedi Temple--

"How goes the replacement for Laan Tik?" Windu became disgruntled with the loss of another Master in the war.

"Replacement we do not. To the force we must trust."

"Representative Brinks is on the planet. It is not a good idea for us to leave him there."

"We are stretched thin already Master Windu."

"Master Plo Koon what would you suggest then?" Bringing his hand to his chin, giving a moment to think he looked up, turning back towards Master Windu.

"Isn't the 300th on Mimban right now? The ones that we offered to the Mandalorian to seek their help in the war? Couldn't we use this as a war to bring them back into the war early?"

"The help of the Mandalorian would be good, sending Obi-Wan and Anakin would be a good idea. They are currently at the Academy after the last battle is that correct?"

"Interfere we do not."

All the Council turned towards the Grandmaster seeking an answer.

"The force has spoken."

"Master Yoda did you receive a vision?" This is what all the Council wanted to know. Master Mundi took the incentive to ask first. Master Yoda kept quiet only to shake his head answering with only one word.

"300th."

--Spartan Academy--

"Diesel looks like the Jedi leading the Battle of Mimban has died leaving Jar Jar as the current leader. Should we not send help? The loss of Captain Rex would be a huge investment sunk."

The three Spartans stare at Ril'ah burning holes into him with their visors. Feeling the stares Ril'ah began to sweat wondering if he said something that offended them.

"Ril'ah it's not an investment into Rex, the clones will become apart of our people once we figure things out. We will become the home they are awaiting to return to. An investment this is not, but we must protect our people."

Ril'ah now realizes his mistake. The Spartan didn't consider the clones as clones or expendable resources. But they viewed them as Mandalorians, they viewed them as people. Ril'ah made sure he made a mental note of this. He could use this. Diesel was amazing in his own right, but the views, the ideas, the vision. Is what makes this man so incredible to him. He tookly adjusted and made another pitch towards Diesel.

"Diesel, our man is trapped on a Mimban with very little support. I suggest we send help to lessen the burden of those who are already lost. Twelve 300th troopers will not be able to win that war without loses."

No one could see it but Diesel had a small smile on his face. "There will be no need to send help. According to the information I received slightly prior everything will end in a few days."

"The information you received?"

"I sent the ghost to watch over the Captains. They've been relaying updated information. It seems Captain Rex and Titan have entered the Separatist stronghold with plans on taking out the shield generator. Without it the battle is as good as done."

"I'm sorry Sir what are ghosts?"

"The new unit that Dith is now leading, a special ops team. Their main goal is information gathering and sabotage. It's still in the trial stages."