Broke: A Clone Wars Tale

"Line up boys! For the last five years we have trained and trained and trained. Now is the time for you all to put this training in a trial of fire!"

The one talking was a clone in a set of armor. The armor had dark red and brown patterns on the chest and arms, with strips of it covering the middle section of the hand.

However, the clone most distinguishing feature was his helmet. It was covered with brown panting on top, and there were two stylized ox horns on the front. Although the armor was as shiny as the one any other clone was wearing, it gave of a strong and dignified vibe.

Before him were twenty-five rows, each one with twenty clones. The clone took a step to the side and said.

"Now pay attention to General Di. He wants to say a few things before we set off."

A man with orange skin came from behind the clone talking. He had small thorns all over his face and his skin looked cracked. The man - a Nikto - wore brown robes with a black belt. Hanging on the belt was a metalic stick, carefuly crafted to fit his hand. The Nikto looked at the clones and presented himself.

"Thank you commander Keeli. I am master Jedi Ima-Gun Di. You can call me General Di, as Keeli here seems to like."

General Di paused for a moment and looked at the clones in the first row.

"Men, you are clones and you were breed for battle.

You were breed to fight for the Republic.

However, you are also people. You have desires and emotions like anyone else.

So, if you want to let those emotions out and become true citizens of the Republic we have to finish this war as soon as possible!

Understood?!"

Hundreds of voices replied at the same time.

"SIR, YES SIR!!!"

After the small presentation General Di and Commander Keeli walked along the rows of men, doing some small talk with them.

Suddenly an officer run to General Di and said something to him.

"Sir, Admiral Dao just received the order. We are ready to go."

General Di thanked the officer before turning and saying something to Commander Keeli. Keeli listened and want back to the front.

"Attention! All right boys, we are good to go. Everyone check your weapons and get on the Laat Gunsh.i.p.s. NOW!"

Commander Keeli, together with General Di and twenty or so troopers. With a low sound the doors of the lower hangar of the destroyer they were opened and the Laats started pouring down.