The Empire begins with the Fourth Scourge.

Chapter 2220 Dunn's Concerns

  2221: Dunn's Concerns

Dunn Wessex had a gloomy expression on his face. He said, "Akingano, all right. Tell me about the plans of the Principality of Dawn in the unknown star region."

Akingano chuckled and said, "The reason why the Principality of Dawn can launch large-scale military operations in Chaos is because they have mastered the technology of stargates. At present, there is almost certainly a stargate on the planet Levik, and there is also one in Chiss Territory, but its location is not yet clear."

"I need detailed information," Dunn-Wessex said seriously.

"It's not easy to get detailed information, but you asked the right person. In fact, three years ago, the Principality of Dawn deceived several major families in Chis Territory and asked them to help build the first stargate, but this matter was kept strictly confidential by the top leaders of Chis Territory. The Principality of Dawn successfully deceived them, making several major families in Chis Territory believe that if they did not help the Principality of Dawn build the stargate, the Principality of Dawn might look for other forces, such as the Kingdom of Light, Kilgi. On that day, the Principality of Dawn would become hostile to Chis Territory." Akingano laughed, "Hehehehe, how stupid. In fact, if they had sent their main fleet to fight a decisive battle with the Principality of Dawn at that time, the Principality of Dawn would never have been able to build the stargate."

"So the Stargate was actually built by the Chiss Territory," Dunn-Wessex asked.

"That's right. The Stargate project is huge. Even if the Principality of Dawn has an Infinity-class supercarrier, it is impossible to complete it on its own. They rely on deception to gain a foothold in Chaos." Akingano said: "When the Stargate was completed, the families in the Chis Territory found that the power that the Principality of Dawn could project at this time was far beyond their imagination. The Principality of Dawn, which owns the Stargate, already has absolute say in the Chis Territory."

"Then why are there so few people in Chis Territory who know about such a huge project?" Dunn Wessex asked.

Akingano said: "The construction of the stargate was done by transporting the parts to the Chiss Territory by spaceships driven by robots or synths after the parts were processed in the Chiss Territory factory. One of the conditions that the Dawn Principality offered to the Chiss Territory was to provide them with very efficient manufacturing technology for synths and robots, which made the Chiss Territory families who were short of labor very satisfied. Of course, after the construction of the stargate was completed, the families thought it was a scandal and chose to cover up the truth. They told the Chiss Territory people that the Dawn Principality had mastered the technology to navigate freely in the chaotic hyperspace channels. The families told the Chiss people that it was not that they were willing to let the Dawn Principality move into the Chiss Territory, but because they were powerless to resist."

He went on to say, "After that, the Principality of Dawn launched a massacre and purge of the family's power. During this process, all those who knew about the Star Gate were targeted and killed by the Ghost Agents. The existence of the Star Gate was thus covered up."

Dunn-Wessex frowned and asked, "So, do you know the location of the Star Gate?"

“Oh, that’s another story,” Akingano said with a smile.

"So, what's the situation on the planet Levik?" Dunn-Wessex asked again.

Akingano just smiled and said, "Hehehehe, of course I know. Although the Principality of Dawn tried every means to conceal what happened on the planet Levik, they couldn't do it."

However, he did not go into more details.

Dunn Wessex understood that this guy wanted to raise the price. He said in a deep voice: "Tell me what you know! If it is true, then I will naturally reward you handsomely! You know who I am, so you should also know what I can give you."

"Of course I can tell you a lot, Governor General... But I have a small request. I hope that I can serve as an advisor for the next operation in Chis Territory." Akingano said, "You know... our country has been destroyed, and almost all citizens have retreated to the deepest part of Chaos. I am alone here, without any sense of security."

Dunn Wessex sneered and winked at the dark Jedi behind him. The dark Jedi immediately stepped forward and, together with the dark Jedi who was at the door before, they grabbed Akingano from the left and right.

"You are not qualified to negotiate with me, Grisk. Use your own actions to prove your worth. This is the only chance for you to survive." Dunn Wessex said coldly. He waved his hand and said, "Lock him up for me. Don't let him have contact with any ordinary people! Then, dig out everything he knows!"

"Yes, sir." The dark Jedi nodded and dragged Akingano away.

Akingano did not resist, he knew resistance was useless. However, a strange smile appeared at the corner of the Grisk man's lipless mouth.

Dunn Wessex didn't pay attention to this. He waved his hands anxiously and began to think about the explosive information he had just received...

Stargate!

  The Principality of Dawn actually has a Star Gate!!

In fact, the Imperial Intelligence Department had already speculated before this. They believed that the Principality of Dawn had made a breakthrough in hyperspace navigation technology, and perhaps the navigation efficiency was much faster. However, the Intelligence Department also generally believed that this technology was used for the first time on the Infinity-class super aircraft carrier.

The intelligence officers and scientists of the Galactic Empire were not fools. After they obtained the data and intelligence of the Infinity class, they immediately found that there were anomalies in the engine data of the Infinity class supercarrier. After a lot of reverse calculations and calculations, they concluded that the engine part was disguised and modified, and was not actually used. The engine used by the real Infinity class was a more powerful and advanced technology.

Therefore, when the Eternal supercarrier returned to the planet Dawn from the Chiss Territory in just two days, the Imperial Intelligence Department was somewhat surprised, but not surprised, because they already knew that the Infinity-class had similar technological achievements.

  But all these judgments are derived from the fact that this high-tech hyperspace engine can only be installed on super-large battleships such as the Infinity-class super aircraft carrier!

Now, Akingano gave another terrifying information - the Star Gate!

Once the existence of the Star Gate is confirmed, the consequences will be disastrous! Because the Principality of Dawn may use the Star Gate to do many things, and each of these things may directly hit the most painful and sensitive part of the Galactic Empire!

The planets of Rendili, Mandalore, Christophsis, and of course the unknown star regions. These originally scattered areas can be directly connected through the star gate! What's more terrifying is that it is possible that these places have already been connected. In this way, the territory and resources that the Principality of Dawn can control may be much larger than the most pessimistic considerations of the Galactic Empire!

The consensus of the Galactic Empire before was that the area controlled by the Principality of Dawn was fragmented. The Mygeeto region in the north and the Model region directly ruled by them separated the entire galaxy. Christophsis and Rendili were all isolated enclaves, and the Mandalore region could only fight guerrilla warfare in a small way.

Therefore, although the area controlled by the Principality of Dawn is very vast, it is not yet able to effectively connect together and exert its overall strength. In contrast, almost 80% of the power of the Galactic Empire is concentrated in the core area of ​​the Milky Way. The circulation and connection between them are very convenient, and it is easy to gather an extremely powerful force.

This force was the biggest reliance for defeating countless enemies and establishing the hegemony of the Milky Way since the Galactic Republic ruled more than 20,000 years ago! However, their enemies could only disperse their power and it was difficult to concentrate it.

  But now... the existence of the Star Gate makes it easy for the Principality of Dawn to connect all its jurisdictions!

Dunn-Wessex began to think that he needed to re-evaluate the future of the war.

He paced around the office anxiously, thinking about what to do.

In fact, he was not thinking about the safety of the Galactic Empire. Dunn Wessex and almost everyone else shared the same view that the Galactic Empire would eventually win the war - that the Principality of Dawn could not resist the powerful economic and industrial strength of the core circle of the Milky Way, just like the countless powerful enemies that the Galactic Republic had encountered.

There may be a short-term advantage, but the ultimate victory is beyond doubt.

Therefore, what Dunn-Wessex really needs to think about is how he can use this intelligence to gain more benefits.

  He knew very well that once this information was handed over to Emperor Palpatine, he would most likely go to war with the Principality of Dawn regardless of everything! Moreover, he would most likely terminate military operations in other directions and launch a thunderbolt attack on the planet Dawn!

But... this result is not what Dunn-Wessex wants.

The Galactic Empire is now deploying troops in several directions, and several powerful figures in the military all have their own tasks - Darth Vader, Wilhuff, Tarkin, and himself, Dunn Wessex, the King of the North.

Darth Vader, the supreme commander of the Galactic Empire, is commanding the war against the Trade Federation, which is progressing slowly, and Palpatine is extremely dissatisfied with this. And Wilhuff Tarkin's main task is to put out the uprisings that have been rising one after another, especially when the Empire decided to take action against the Trade Federation. Governor Tarkin's primary task is to re-establish the rule of the Outer Rim galaxies that were cut off by the Trade Federation.

On our side, in addition to constantly resisting the invasion of the Geth, we are sending troops deep into the unknown star region to interfere with the Chiss territory, and preferably to trigger a civil war in the Chiss territory.

  A quick comparison in three directions will reveal the differences in the problems!

Because of these three places, the military operations that he, Dunn Wessex, was in charge of were the only ones that were not criticized, and even received praise and good reviews! !

Four months later, Darth Vader still failed to destroy the Trade Federation, and Palpatine even publicly cursed at a meeting. This scene was rarely seen before.

And extinguishing the rebellion? Even with a single thought, one would know that it was completely impossible. Wilhuff Tarkin was also in a state of panic, and one could imagine what Palpatine thought of him.

On the other hand, the combination of Gilad Pellaeon and Thrawn successfully resisted the infiltration of the Geth. Even though the Geth used warp speed technology to harass them, the scale was small and insignificant. And the action in the unknown star field also showed initial results, severely damaging the Ancient of Days supercarrier, causing the Principality of Dawn to suffer a great loss.

  In such a good situation, Dunn Wessex would not be so kind as to free Darth Vader and Wilhuff Tarkin!

Because once the intelligence of the Star Gate is submitted, what will be the result?

Palpatine must be furious and order a war immediately. Who will prepare for this war? Almost certainly Darth Vader and Wilhuff Tarkin! Because on the one hand, they need to withdraw their forces from the failed battlefield to attack the Dawn Planet, and on the other hand, aren't you Dunn Wessex doing a good job? Then you continue!

What's worse is that because you did a good job, some of your forces were used to reinforce Darth Vader.

  This is not impossible. No, it is too possible!

Dunn-Wessex must not let this happen!

  On the contrary, what if he holds this information in his hands? What does this mean? It means that he has a switch that can start the war at any time! When he hands over the information, the war will break out! And when will it break out? Naturally, when his interests are the greatest!

A satisfied smile appeared on Dunn Wessex's lips. After realizing this, he felt relaxed again, and the uneasy mood he had felt because of the information about the Star Gate disappeared.

He sat on the sofa, poured himself a glass of wine and drank it comfortably.

……

At the same time, in the core circle of the Milky Way, there is the Trade Alliance’s wealth world - Cato-Neimoidia.

  A Cheering-class assault landing ship was forcibly assaulting the planet's atmosphere under the dense anti-aircraft firepower. The firepower launched from the ground was terrifying. The Trade Federation had deployed more than 3000 powerful orbital defense cannons at the equator of the planet alone! And these cannons all had separate power generation facilities, and the output power of each cannon could reach the level of an Imperial-class Star Destroyer!

The battle here was extremely brutal. Under the cover of 10 Victory II-class Star Destroyers, the Acclamator-class assault landing ship was finally able to descend to a suitable altitude.

The battleship's belly hatch opened, and dozens of orbital drop pods were launched like cannonballs. At the same time, hundreds of TIE/LN fighters gathered around like locusts to cover the whereabouts of the orbital drop pods.

In one of the orbital drop pods, a burly clone soldier said in a deep voice: "Clone Troop 99, move out!"