The Fallen Huntsman (RWBY x STAR WARS Crossover) {Hiatus}

Chapter 9: Ryloth PT2

"/Do you have any idea why you are here?/"

"I'm aware..." Jaune says, "...I'm place in trail for the failure of protecting Wat Tambor from the Twi'leks."

After Jaune takes over the Ryloth occupation and he tells the Separatist Council HIS version about Wat Tambor's death. Everyone seems to buy or fall for it, except for a certain force user.

Dooku of course knows that's a lie, and can only guess that Jaune was the one to kill Tambor, but he doesn't say anything because he is impressed.

He thinks to himself, '..If only he was born Force Sensitive, he would make an excellent apprentice. Oh well...'

The most of the Separatist leaders aren't satisfied with his explanation of how he died.

"/I vote that the Colonel Jaune should be removed from service entirely!/" Viceroy Gunray proposed, much to Jaune's surprise.

Nute Gunray looks at the rest of the Council and explained, "/...How can we put our trust for his protection when he failed to protect one of our council member, Foreman Wat Tambor from a bunch of slaves!/"

"/I agree, with his statement./" San Hill, a male Muun and Chairman of the Banking Clan, agrees with the Neimodian's proposal, "/...if Colonel Jaune Arc wasn't able to do the simple task of protecting the Foreman, then what use is he./"

Jaune felt insulted by such claim.

To everyone's surprise Poggle the Lesser came to his defense.

"/{This just a minor setback. This is first time he failed./}"

"/How is this a minor setback?!/" Viceroy Gunragy argued to the Geonosian, "/We were just fortunate that Count Dooku was able to convince the Techno Union to remain to support us if not they would joined the Republic! His incompetence nearly cause us the support of the Techno Union!/"

"/{The boy is more competent you previously think Viceroy}./" Poggle the Lesser countered, "/{...if you believe demoting or suspending from service him due to his failure would help the Separatist cause then you are sorely mistaken. While he indeed failed to save or protect Foreman Wat Tambor he at least got the Planet to support the Separatist! And should I remind you his efforts so far has benefited the cause and help us gain more Allies than we previously have, he's after all slowly gaining more recognition from the Separatist territories as a whole and I don't think our supporters people would be happy to hear the Separatist Council demoting or even executing one of the best Separatist Officers over a small misstep, Viceroy.}/"

Everyone, including Jaune Arc, are stunned by the Geonosian's defense on the Arc and they're quite surprise to hear such high respect from a Geonosian of things.

Geonosians are known for their xenophobia towards outsiders and it's surprising that Jaune Arc is one of the few rare exception, probably because he speaks Geonosians fluently and befriended a few of them which earned him the respect of many Geonosians.

Another separatist council member supports his statement.

"/I agree./" Tikkes, a male Quaren and member of the Separatist Council, agrees, "/...despite his failure, Mr. Arc's did benefit the Separatist Cause. As Archduke Poggle stated, he is after all slowly gaining recognition and I believe it has inspired some of my people to join the Separatists Military./"

"/Especially the Separatist Militia Program that Mr. Arc proposed." Senator Pa Nudo added, "...not only it strengthen the effectiveness of the local militia against the republic, it also bolsters the war effort. Including potential Military Commanders./"

Murmurs of agreement is heard amongst Council. Jaune is delighted to hear that some of the Separatist Council are defending him.

Hearing this shift of opinion amongst of the council, Viceroy Gunray looks at Count Dooku, "/My Lord, please surely you will not leave this transgressions unpunished? He has failed-/"

"/I'm aware, but we should be open minded of Emir Tambor's progress in the Ryloth System./" Count Dooku said, "/So far he wasn't able to keep the Twi'lek under control and instead lose control of it. And if it weren't for Colonel Jaune Arc, Ryloth would not be supportive of the Separatist as it has now. Though, it did benefit the cause as a whole./"

Poggle the Lesser nodded in agreement with some agreeing to his logic while Viceroy Gunray express his disdain and disapproval along with a few members.

Count Dooku looks back at Jaune and declares.

"/...and it is therefore the decision of the Head Council Member that Colonel Jaune Arc is be cleared of any insubordination and failure during the occupation in Ryloth. Dismissed./"

Most of the Council Members, except a select few such as Poggle the Lesser, express their dissatisfaction by such decision but it was made nonetheless.

One by one, they cut of their transmissions leaving Dooku and Jaune. Dooku looks at the Colonel and stated.

"/You will continue to manage Ryloth until the Parliament sends someone to take over as governor. You will have supplies distributed to in matter of hours./

"/And what of the Techno Union? Who is going to take leadership?/" Jaune asked.

"/After Foreman Tambor's death, his brother Hristo Tambor has taken over as the new foreman of the Techno Union and pledge their full support to the Separatist./" Count Dooku answered, "/...besides that, be sure you continue to keep stability over the planet and keep it from republic hands./"

"Yes my lord." Jaune nods in acknowledgement.

With that said, Count Dooku cuts communication. Jaune lets out a sigh of relief before walking to the balcony of the Command Centre.

He leans on the rails, and watches as the sun set. He knows he has a lot of damage to fix and he will show the Twi'lek that he and Separatist Movement are not what many perceived them.

He will show the Twi'leks what the Separatist truly stand for;

Freedom and Independence from the Republic.

He will fight on this galactic scale war and until it is over or die trying.

For he is Jaune Arc! Colonel of the Separatist Alliance!

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To be continued

Well this chapter is done, I hope you all enjoy this and stay tuned for the next chapter and I apologize for the long delay, I have too much stories to focus on and arts to finish, including the college task I have to focus on aswell.

A/N: Also, if I did the dimensions theater, I wonder how will Team RWBY, (J)NPR or other RWBY characters react to this when they reach this part.

Also, I want give huge thanks to GhostFang12 who helped me in this chapter and don't forget to check out.his content.
Stay tuned for chapter chapter 10!