30A large red Republic ship soars through space towards a Trade Federation Control ship. "Captain" asked an elderly man getting the captains attention. "yes sir?" captain asked turning towards the man. "tell them we wish to board at once" he said. The captain nodded and pressed a button turning on the view screen in front of them revealing Nute Gunray, the Viceroy of the Trade Federation. "With all do respect the ambassadors for the Supreme Chancellor wish to board immediately" the captain said. "Yes, of course as you know our blockade is perfectly legal and we'd be happy to receive the ambassadors" Viceroy said calmly. The captain turned off the view screen and continued flying the ship over to the control ship. When the ship docked three hooded figures walked through a sliding metal door where a silver protocol droid approached them. " I am TC-14 at your service, this way please" and with that TC-14 led the ambassadors inside a small meeting room. "We are greatly honored by your visit ambassadors, make yourselves comfortable and my master will be with you shortly" TC-14 bowed and left the room, the door closing right after. The three removed their hoods to reveal Jedi Master Qui-gon Jinn, his padawan Obi-wan Kenobi, and the prodigy padawan named Jason Pandora. "I have a bad feeling about this" Obi-wan said his concern in his voice. "I don't sense anything" Qui-gon told his apprentice. Obi-wan shook his head "it's not about the mission Master it's something, elsewhere.. elusive". Jason who watched quietly decided to express his concerns as well "I sense something as well Master, however it does have something to do about the mission" he paused walking toward the window which showed a view of the planet Naboo " When I see Naboo I feel as though a part of me is still there, like I'm missing something" He sighed and turned to face the other two. Qui-gon spoke first " I cannot tell you anything to help other than trust your feelings and be mindful of the Force young padawan". Jason bowed slightly but respectfully "thank you Master, it actually helps me a great deal" the elderly man nodded and faced his apprentice "and don't center on your anxieties Obi-wan, keep your concentration here and now where it belongs" he said wisely. "But Master Yoda said I should be mindful of the future" Obi-wan countered. "Not at the extent at the moment, be mindful of the living Force my apprentice" Qui-gon says to him. Obi-wan nods "yes Master" he says then joined Jason in front of the window. "How do you think this Trade Viceroy will deal with the Chancellor's demands?" Obi-wan asked curiously. "These Trade Federation types are cowards, the negotiations will be short" Qui-gon assured.
Meanwhile Viceroy and his partner Rune Haako were approached by TC-14 about the ambassadors. "What? What did you say?" Viceroy asked surprisingly. "The ambassadors are Jedi Knights I believe" TC-14 answered. Viceroy and his partner looked at each other "I knew it, they're here to force our settlement" Viceroy's partner spoke with realization. "Distract them I will contact Lord Sidious" Viceroy said. "Are you brain dead? I'm not going in there with three Jedi, send a droid" his partner said turning his attention to TC-14.
Back with Qui-gon, Obi-wan, and Jason they sat patiently waiting for the meeting to start. The door opened revealing TC-14 holding a tray of drinks over to them. "Is it in their nature to make us wait this long?" Obi-wan asks his master while taking one of the drinks. Qui-gon shook his head "no, I sense an unusual amount of fear for something as trivial as this trade dispute" he said taking one of the drinks as well. "I sense a dark presence coming" Jason told them taking a sip of his own drink. Obi-wan looks at him setting down his drink "What do you mean?" he asks Jason. Jason shook his head lightly "I'm not sure, I just hope for everyone's sake I'm wrong for once" he answered with caution.
Back with Viceroy him and Rune stood in front of a hologram projector which flickered to life showing a man in a dark robe, his hood concealing his identity. "What is it?" He questioned gruffly. Rune hesitantly spoke "this game of yours has failed Lord Sidious, the blockade is finished we dare not go against the Jedi" he said fearfully. "Viceroy I don't want this filthy slime in my sight again" Sidious sneered causing him to bow and turn away. "These turn of events are unfortunate we must accelerate our plans, begin landing more troops" Sidious stated. Viceroy's eyes widened "my lord is that legal?" he asked. "I will make it legal" Sidious assured darkly. "And the Jedi?" Viceroy asked hesitantly. "The Chancellor should have never brought them into this, kill them immediately" Sidious ordered. "Yes, yes my lord as you wish" Viceroy stammered.
In the hangar the co pilot noticed a turret being aimed at the ship "captain look!" he exclaimed causing the captain to look forward. "Shields!" the captain tried to say but was too late as the ship burst into flames killing them.
Qui-gon and the others heard the explosion and quickly ignited their lightsabers. This caused TC-14 to drop the tray of drinks "oh sorry" it said. The three Jedi then heard a hissing sound. Qui-gon was the first to notice gas coming from the vents "dioxin" he said before they held their breath and deactivated their lightsabers.
Outside the meeting room battle droids swarmed the entrance with blasters in hand. Then a hologram of Viceroy appeared in front of them. "They must be dead by now, destroy what's left of them" he ordered before the image flickered away. Then the droids turned toward the door as it opened causing the gas to flow out. There was a brief pause before TC-14 walked out of the room "oh excuse me" it said as it walked away. "Check it out Corporal we'll cover you" the droid with yellow coating on its head ordered the droid to its right. The droid nodded "roger roger" it said as it started walking towards the room before two glowing blue and one green lightsabers appeared through the gas. "Uh oh blast 'em!" the yellow droid commanded before all the droids started firing. The three Jedi jumped into action cutting down droids one by one.
Viceroy and Rune were watching the fight from their view screen. "What is going on down there?" Viceroy asked the Neimoidian sitting in front of the droid controls. "We lost their transmission sir" he answered.
Obi-wan and Jason continued cutting down droids while Qui-gon was cutting open the door which Viceroy was behind.
Seeing the door being cut Viceroy ordered "close the blast doors!" The other Neimoidian clicked the button closing the other doors onto Qui-gon's lightsaber. "That will hold them" Viceroy stated.
Just as Jason and Obi-wan finished with the last of the battle droids Qui-gon stabbed his lightsaber hard into the the door twisting and turning it.
Viceroy's eyes widened as he saw the door melting. "They're still coming through" Rune said fearfully. "This is impossible!" Viceroy shouted. Rune turned to the other Neimoidian "where are those Droidekas?!" he asked desperately.
Just then two Droidekas rolled up to Jason and the others "Master the destroyers!" Obi-wan called out. Qui-gon removed his lightsaber and the three blocked the blaster bolts "They've shield generators" Jason stated. "It's a stand off lets go!" Qui-gon told them before they sped off behind the Droidekas. The droids simply turned around and continued firing.
Viceroy and Rune watched with relief as the Jedi were fired at. "They're no match for Droideka" Rune said with pride. Then the other Neimoidian spoke "sir! They've gone in the ventilation shaft".
Meanwhile Jason and the others jumped down to see thousands of battle droids preparing to land on Naboo. "Battle droids?" Qui-gon asked curiously. "It's an invasion army" Obi-wan said moving to the other side of their hiding place next to Jason. "This is an odd play for the Trade Federation, we've got to warn the Naboo and contact Chancellor Valorum" Jason said while looking at the many battle droids ready to invade his home. Qui-gon nodded "lets split up, stowaway separate ships and meet back on the planet below" he told them. "you were right about one thing master" Obi-wan said causing Qui-gon to face him. "The negotiations were short" Obi-wan joked with a small smirk.
While Viceroy stood impatiently before the other Neimoidian spoke "sir a transmission from the planet" then turned on the view screen showing a young woman with white face paint covering her face along with red lipstick, a red jewel on her forehead and a headdress. "It's Queen Amidala herself" Rune stated. "At last we are getting results, again you come to us your highness" Viceroy mused. "You will not be so pleased by what I have to say Viceroy, your trade convoy over our planet has ended" Amidala assured. Viceroy and Rune shared a look before Viceroy turned back at her "I was not aware of such failure" he questioned. " I have word that the Chancellor's Ambassadors are with you now and that you've been commanded to resettlement" she answered. "I know nothing about any ambassadors, you must be mistaken" Viceroy lied. "Beware Viceroy the Federation has gone too far this time" Amidala warned. "We would never do anything without the approval of the Senate, you assume too much" Viceroy said. "We'll see" Amidala challenged before the view screen shut off. "She's right the Senate will-" Rune was quickly cut off "it's too late now" Viceroy told him. "Do you think she expects an attack?" Rune asked him. "I don't know but we must move quickly and disrupt all communication down there" Viceroy answered.