From Titan Corporation to the Empire of Man

Chapter 543: Why is it "bullied"? Desert Planet
"besides."

Before Mothma, Organa and the others could organize their responses, Dorn added with a smile:

"What I just said was not a suggestion, but an order."

With this addition, the atmosphere in the hall suddenly froze.

Mothma's eyes narrowed slightly, and the confusion and hesitation in his heart seemed to disappear at this moment.

Her expression became firm, and her tone became tougher as she asked in a deep voice:
"What if we refuse to carry it out?"

Her voice echoed in the hall, carrying a hint of determination and indomitable spirit.

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However, this sentence made the top leaders of the Rebel Alliance, including Organa, frown.

The eyes of the top brass were filled with worry, and they were obviously worried that Mothma's attitude would further aggravate the already "tense" situation.

They knew very well that the Rebel Alliance was already at an absolute disadvantage at the moment, and any action that angered Dorn could result in a devastating blow. They did not want all the rebels to "die" here.

Organa leaned slightly to the side and glanced across Mothma's face, trying to remind her with his eyes to stay calm.

Other senior executives also lowered their heads, not daring to look Dorn in the eye, fearing that any action of theirs would become the fuse that detonated the situation.

Dorn remained standing there, his expression calm and composed, as if he had already expected Mothma to respond in this way.

Then, he put away his previous "superficial" smile, as if he had given some kind of affirmation to Mothma's tough attitude, and then he slowly spoke in a low and powerful voice:
"If you refuse to carry out the order, we, the Imperial Fists, will take relatively strong measures to make you comply."

Although these words were "ambiguous", the senior executives present knew it well.

If the Rebel Alliance refuses to cooperate, then what Doan calls "relatively tough" will be "the use of force."

However, just when everyone thought the situation was about to deteriorate drastically, Dorn suddenly changed the subject.

There was a hint of relief in his tone, as if he was trying to calm the emotions of the Rebel Alliance: “However, our Human Empire is not an absolute hegemonic or powerful force, and we are very friendly to our own people.

Also, the attitude of Master Mothma and the courage of the entire Rebel Alliance who would rather die than overthrow the Galactic Empire are equally worthy of our respect."

The words echoed in the hall, carrying a rare sincerity and respect.

Dorn's eyes swept over everyone present and continued, "Otherwise, we would not have rushed to your base with such fanfare, but would have directly dispatched a few warships to solve all the 'troubles'."

These words were like a stream of clear spring water, instantly breaking the depressing atmosphere in the hall.

Mothma, Organa and the others felt a hint of surprise and complexity.

Although Dorn's words were threatening, they also showed the Rebel Alliance a certain respect and recognition.

And Dorn did not give Mothma, Organa and the others much time to react.

After he finished speaking, he turned and walked out, with his back to the crowd, and said finally:
"There is no time to lose. Please give the order immediately so that our Imperial Fists can quickly switch guard with you."

This was already the "ultimatum" given by Dorne.

If Mo Sima had known better, he would have said nothing more or asked any more questions.

And the current situation is exactly as Dorn expected.

Boom. Boom.
Listening to the deafening footsteps and looking at the tall figure going away, Mothma sighed softly, with a hint of helplessness and compromise in his expression.

The commander-in-chief who founded the Rebel Alliance seemed to have to admit the reality and ordered the stunned signalman beside him:

"Notify all units to follow the other side's dispatch."

The signalman was stunned for a moment, then quickly came to his senses and nodded in response:

"It's His Excellency the Commander."

There was a slight tremor in the signalman's voice, and it was obvious that he had not yet fully recovered from the shock.

Then, he quickly operated the communication equipment to convey Mothma's order to the entire Rebel Alliance.

This order was undoubtedly an opportunity for most of the rebel soldiers to breathe a sigh of relief, and their tense nerves were finally relaxed.

After all, they no longer had to confront those giant Astartes.

Those warriors wearing heavy armor and holding deadly weapons were enough to make people feel immensely oppressive and fearful just by standing there.

Many soldiers put down their weapons and breathed a sigh of relief, as if a heavy burden had been lifted off their shoulders.

However, not everyone feels at ease.

Many rebel soldiers also felt disappointed and confused.

They stood in every corner of the base, their eyes filled with complex emotions.

These soldiers did not know what kind of agreement the top leaders had reached with the Human Empire, but they realized that the Rebel Alliance, under the coercion of the Human Empire, which seemed to be equally "hegemonic", ultimately chose to surrender and give up resistance.

This "indisputable fact" struck hard on their hearts.

The former Rebel Alliance was a group fighting for freedom and justice. They cherished the ideal of overthrowing the tyranny of the Galactic Empire and were willing to give everything for it.

However, with the strong intervention of the Human Empire, this ideal seems to be out of reach.

The original determination to fight to the end completely dissipated, and was replaced by a sense of confusion and helplessness that comes from a lack of goals.

Many soldiers lowered their heads, with confusion and loss in their eyes, as if they had lost their direction.

Dorn naturally knew that the mentality of the Rebel Alliance was "not right".

The soldiers' confusion and disappointment, the helplessness and compromise of the top brass, none of this escaped his eyes.

As the Primarch of the Imperium and son of the Emperor, his primary interests always lie with the Imperium of Mankind.

The courage and ideals of the Rebel Alliance are certainly admirable, but they cannot let their emotions control their reason, nor can they hinder the unification of the human empire because of momentary emotions.

Therefore, Dorn chose to "forcibly" bind the Rebel Alliance to the Empire's chariot.

This decision was not made out of callousness, but based on long-term strategic considerations.

First, by cooperating with the Rebel Alliance, the integration process of the Milky Way can be accelerated and the political capital and resource support behind it can be obtained.

Bail Organa, one of the founders of the Rebel Alliance, is the governor of the Alderaan system.

The Alderaan system in the Star Wars universe is definitely one of the "cores" of the galaxy, and is also the center of politics, economy, and culture. The people of Alderaan have also developed and colonized many planets. With a large population, a prosperous economy, and a yearning for peace and equality, Alderaan quickly became the most powerful supporter behind the Rebel Alliance.

So, based on the information provided by the Intelligence Department, Magnus, Dorn and others almost "hit it off" and prepared to control Bail Organa with relatively "gentle" means.

Secondly, it is to minimize casualties, especially human casualties.

The cost of war is heavy, and his responsibility is to achieve the greatest victory with the least sacrifice.

If Magnus, Dorn and others really reached a so-called "alliance" with the Rebel Alliance, then in the middle and late stages of the Unification War, the two sides would most likely "part ways" due to conflicts of ideas and interests.

At that time, the legion fleet responsible for the integration will have to point its guns at the rebel soldiers who once fought side by side with it.

This situation was undoubtedly what he least wanted to see.

Soon after;
The Rebel Alliance's soldiers, vehicles, equipment and various supplies are being rapidly transferred to the Eternal Crusade entering the atmosphere through the gravity well.

Moreover, for the rebel soldiers standing on the surface, the scene before them made them feel extremely shocked and oppressed.

Looking up, they saw an Emperor-class battleship that was eight kilometers long. It was like a floating city, blocking out the sky and the sun, stretching across the sky above the Rebel base.

Its existence not only made the rebel soldiers feel insignificant, but also made them begin to understand why the top leaders would "allow themselves to be bullied" and choose to compromise.

The rebel soldiers had heard of the Galactic Empire's ultimate weapon, the Death Star, but they had never seen it in person or even any pictures or text materials.

However, they had been chased and attacked by Star Destroyers before, and knew that the power of that behemoth far exceeded that of various Rebel ships.

The Emperor-class battleship currently anchored above the base was also something they had seen with their own eyes.

"Is this the power of the human empire?"

A young Rebel soldier muttered in a low voice, his eyes filled with shock and awe.

There was a tremor in his voice, as if he was digesting the reality before him.

“No wonder the top management chose to compromise.”

Another soldier responded in a low voice, with a hint of helplessness and loss in his tone.

He glanced at his comrades around him and found that their expressions were equally complicated and heavy.

After witnessing the fleet led by the Eternal Expedition entering the atmosphere, the soldiers who had originally wanted to take the opportunity to cause sabotage or escape gave up these thoughts.

Instead of taking the risk of resistance, it is better to follow the so-called human empire first, and perhaps gain a glimmer of hope for the Rebel Alliance.

As for what Dorn meant by "change of guard", its meaning was clear: Yavin 4 would be under the full responsibility of the Imperial Fists.

This decision is not only to ensure the safety of Yavin 4, but also to completely control this strategically located star region.

Once all personnel and supplies of the Rebel Alliance have been transferred, Dorn will leave a combat platoon-sized force on Yavin 4.

Although it is a "platoon-level" unit, an Astartes combat platoon includes at least 200 Imperial Fists, auxiliary troops, and various logistical and technical support personnel.

Such a force configuration is sufficient to deal with any emergency and ensure that Yavin 4 can sleep peacefully.

At the same time, Dorn also decided to leave behind two Paris-class frigates, a Kingfisher-class cruiser, and a Phoenix-class support boat.

In this way, these four ships will not only be able to provide powerful firepower support for ground forces, but also quickly block the low-Earth orbit of Yavin 4 when necessary to prevent any invasion by hostile forces.

Combined with the mobility of the Paris class, the long-range strike capability of the Kingfisher class, and the supply and maintenance of the Phoenix class, they together with the ground forces form an indestructible defense system.

Even if the Galactic Empire sent its main fleet, Dorn believed that the remaining troops had enough strength to drag the enemy into the abyss until the main force of their human empire arrived.

In addition, Dorn also specifically ordered twenty Spartans to assist in the defense of Yavin 4.

Although these Spartans appeared calm and focused after receiving the order, Dorn knew their true thoughts.

As a Primarch who had adventured alongside his brother Vulkan as a teenager, he understood the desires and passions of these young warriors better than anyone.

They were more eager to fight with the fleet and engage in fierce battlefields rather than stay on a seemingly peaceful planet.

Therefore, Dorn attached a special mission to the order to make up for the loss in the hearts of these Spartans.

He additionally ordered these twenty Spartans, as well as the corresponding technical personnel, to use the existing data to explore the Jedi ruins on Yavin 4 in their free time.

These ruins are hidden deep in the rainforest, full of unknowns and mysteries, like sleeping treasure houses waiting to be awakened.

explore,

remains,

These two key words together were enough to ignite the fire in the hearts of the Spartans.

For these young warriors, exploring unknown ruins is not only a mission, but also an adventure full of challenges and opportunities.

At this time, Dorn had already returned to the bridge of the Eternal Crusade with Aoi.

"Dorn."

Aoi stood beside the center console, his slender fingers sliding quickly across the control panel. Then, as if he had just completed some kind of debugging, he looked up at Dorn standing beside him and reported:
"We have locked onto the coordinates of the planet Tatooine. Should we send the fleet directly?"

Hearing this, Dorn did not respond immediately.

Tatooine, an extremely barren desert planet for the Rebel Alliance and the Galactic Empire, does not seem to have much strategic value on the surface.

Its surface is covered with endless yellow sand, the climate is harsh, resources are scarce, and there is almost no attraction worth fighting for.

Of course, no matter how barren Tatooine is, it is still under the jurisdiction of the Galactic Empire, and the Galactic Empire cannot simply give this planet to the "elusive" Rebel Alliance.

As a result, Tatooine is home to a garrison and fleet sufficient to confront the Rebel Alliance.

There is no way. The thing that the Galactic Empire lacks the least is manpower and resources. They have the ability to deploy sufficient defensive forces on any planet.

But for the human empire, Tatooine is a "key location" that must be captured as soon as possible.

Putting aside the importance of its star region location, the most critical point about Tatooine is that it is the hometown of the Skywalker family.

Today's Darth Vader and former Anakin Skywalker came from this desolate planet.

Darth Vader's son is now living an ordinary farmer's life on Tatooine, so when the human empire prepares to raid and occupy Tatooine, it is also ready to take Darth Vader's son into its pocket.

This young man has a strong force bloodline flowing in his veins. His existence may become an important part of the unified war.
(End of this chapter)