[ship approaching]
[snoring]
-[footsteps approaching] -[Gonky honking]
[honks]
[sighs]
[Gonky honks]
[honks]
Meditating again?
Trying.
Gungi taught me, but it doesn't work for me the way it did for him.
He's a Jedi.
I still like it though.
You wanna try?
No.
I don't enjoy solitude.
I had enough of that on Skako Minor.
If it weren't for this squad, I'd still be a prisoner there or worse.
Is that what made you join them?
Hmm.
This was where I fit, where I was needed.
We have an incoming transmission.
-[beeping] -It's Rex.
Hey, boys.
Any chance I could use your squad's expertise for a mission?
Finally. I'm tired of waiting around for Cid.
What do you need, Rex?
I'll explain everything when you get to Coruscant.
Coruscant?
That's a big ask, Captain.
Why? What's on Coruscant?
It is the galactic capital and, thus, the heart of the Empire.
But the Empire thinks we're dead.
They won't be looking for us.
I'd like to keep it that way.
[Rex] It's a covert mission.
A simple data extraction but a crucial one.
I'll send over a flight plan to bypass Imperial security
and coordinates to a safe landing zone.
We're on our way.
We are approaching Coruscant.
Everyone, stay ready.
[Marauder approaching]
Glad you made it.
This is Senator Riyo Chuchi.
These are the special clones I told you about.
Hello.
Thank you for coming.
Why are we here, Captain?
Inside. There's something I want you to see.
[Rex] He's an assassin.
His identifying number's been wiped.
I was not aware that was possible.
Who was his target?
A clone contact of mine named Slip.
He said he was in danger.
I came to Coruscant to get him out, but the assassin got to him first.
Nearly got the senator too.
Why would a clone be targeting another clone or a senator?
To silence us.
Admiral Rampart has the entire Senate believing Kamino was lost
to a cataclysmic storm.
Slip witnessed the truth.
I wanted him to testify to Rampart's crimes.
We were there too, Senator.
I can be your witness.
The Senate won't listen to any of us.
We're deserters.
Hunter's right.
But there's another way to provide the Senate
with the evidence of the Empire's crimes.
The command log on Rampart's Venator.
Slip made a copy of it on the ship's backup data banks.
Where's the Venator now?
Being retrofitted at the Imperial shipyard right here on Coruscant.
Lots of security,
but I know a way in.
Rampart's Defense Recruitment Bill goes to a vote tomorrow.
We must prove his crimes before it passes.
I'll return to the Senate and garner support where I can.
You could still be in danger.
Then I must be on the right track.
I can go with her and keep an eye out.
You can't enter the Senate district without an Imperial security clearance.
That will not be a problem.
Then let's get to work.
So, what exactly does a senator do?
We serve the galaxy. We act as the voice of the people.
But what does that mean?
Well, where I'm taking you next, you'll see.
[Rampart] Senator Chuchi.
You seem surprised to see me, Admiral.
Not at all.
I was just making a few preparations for tomorrow's vote.
Indeed. I am looking forward to it.
If you'll excuse me.
Are you certain the senator won't be a problem?
I've taken care of it.
There's nothing else she can do.
You had better hope so.
No more delays on this vote, Rampart.
This is where the Senate gathers
to discuss many pressing issues and legislation.
Where the future of the galaxy is decided.
For better or worse.
Wow.
[Chuchi] Each pod belongs to the numerous representatives and delegates.
Which one belongs to the clones?
Clones do not have representation in the Senate.
They never have.
Why not?
We're part of this galaxy too.
There are those who view clones only as military assets.
But I am working to change that,
to ensure you all have the same rights as any galactic citizen.
It is a battle worth fighting.
[droid beeping]
[beeping]
What was that?
A message.
Can you keep a secret?
[Rampart on PA] The galaxy is at peace, but our work is never done.
A new military, comprised of our own citizens, will usher in
-a new era of safety and security. -An assassin?
It appears Rampart is resourceful in covering up his misdeeds.
Which is why I intend to be equally resourceful.
Some associates of mine are helping procure evidence
of his attack on Kamino to present to the Senate.
And you're confident they can accomplish this?
[Omega] Very.
I won't leave such an important task to chance.
Other senators may have intel useful to my efforts.
If you're intent on seeing this through,
then there is someone you should speak with.
But her cooperation may not be forthcoming.
Halle Burtoni.
Who's that?
Former senator for Kamino.
She was part of the Defense Finance Committee
before being removed from office.
Follow the money.
It always leaves a trail.
[Rampart] A vote for The Defense Recruitment Bill is a vote for the future.
Our future.
Senator Burtoni. Thank you for coming.
Are armed guards really necessary?
There is a matter I must discuss with you.
Then speak.
Tell me about the missing Senate appropriation funds
that were earmarked for operations on Kamino.
Funding for the cloning facilities has been siphoned off for over the past year.
You had to have known.
Of course I did.
Where did the money go?
Who diverted the funds?
You're a fool to bring me here.
Do you know what happens when you dig around where you shouldn't?
-Your people deserve to-- -My people are gone.
[Burtoni] The few remaining Kaminoans scattered throughout the galaxy
are of no importance to me,
and therefore, not my concern.
How can you not care about what happened on Kamino?
Why do you care, child?
Because I'm a clone too.
It was my home.
I was there.
I saw the Empire destroy everything, and I'm angry.
What they did, it's not right.
I suspected an attack was imminent.
Lama Su was arrogant.
Too confident his clones were a necessity to the Empire.
But none of us are.
Did Admiral Rampart divert the funds?
You already know the answer.
But yes.
You must testify to that in front of the Senate tomorrow.
He cannot continue to get away with what he's done.
Rampart is a mere cog in the machine.
And my word won't do you any good.
You need concrete proof.
I need both.
And I'm running out of time.
[whirring]
[Wrecker grunts]
[sighs, groans]
[Hunter] Wrecker, get to work on the hatch.
[beeping]
Haven't been in these maintenance tunnels since the war.
Gotta say, Rex.
Coruscant's the last place I'd expect you to be.
It's worth the risk.
More and more of our brothers are waking up to what's been done to them.
I can't turn my back on them.
How many have you reached?
Not enough.
Troopers who know too much are a liability to the Empire.
I'm working with a few contacts I trust, but we're spread pretty thin.
Help's hard to come by these days.
[Wrecker] Got it.
Great.
Ray shields.
[Tech] Leave it to me.
And how are we getting onto Rampart's Venator?
I'm taking a lesson from your squad.
We improvise.
[beeps]
There's not enough cover.
We won't get across the shipyard undetected.
[droid chatters]
Not on foot.
[chatters]
Move!
[grunts, strains]
[Wrecker groans]
-[Rex] He's still not better with heights? -[Wrecker] Don't look down.
-Don't look down. -This is him better.
Don't look down. Don't look down.
[beeping]
I have bypassed the controls. Hang on.
[groans, chatters]
[beeps]
[Hunter grunts] Tech?
[Tech] Now.
[voice on PA, indistinct]
[beeping]
Well, that is unfortunate.
Wanna narrow that down?
Energy conduits are off-line.
The only way to retrieve the data is to reroute power,
which will most likely signal a security breach.
[Hunter] How much time will we have?
Not much.
Then let's make it quick.
[beeping]
[powering up]
There's an unauthorized bridge activation
-on vessel VZ-114. -[alarm blaring]
We have a possible security breach.
Patrol squads to trench Alpha-7.
Onboard sentries, report to the bridge.
[alarm blaring]
We're gonna have some company.
Wrecker, seal the door!
The controls are out of commission.
[clone trooper] Override them!
[Hunter] The door won't hold much longer.
I am expediting the file transfer as quickly as possible.
Hostiles confirmed on the bridge.
[alarm blaring continues]
[Hunter] New plan.14, 5, 86.
-All of them? -[Hunter] Yes.
Echo, man the cannons. Deal with the air support.
Data transfer is complete.
-[Echo] Plan 5, set! -[Hunter] Activate.
-Look out! -Incoming!
[Wrecker screams]
[Rex] Security teams will be swarming this trench.
-We need an exit strategy. -Got one.
-We're going over them. -Over them?
[rumbling]
[Rex] These escape pods are nonoperational.
[Tech] We only need them to eject. I can handle the rest.
This should be interesting.
Not bad.
[alarm blaring]
[Tech] I was off by 6.4 meters. Not my best.
[Wrecker groans]
[Rex] It's almost morning. We need to hurry.
With the clone trooper provisions requested by Senator Chuchi
now addressed and the matter resolved,
there is no reason to delay the vote
of the Imperial Defense Recruitment Bill further.
[Chuchi] That is not the case, Admiral.
We cannot take you on your word when you have given us reason not to.
And what reason is that?
According to Halle Burtoni,
you were responsible for diverting Kaminoan funding
to outside projects without Senate approval.
[all murmuring]
And you believe the lies of a disgraced Senator?
A formal investigation should clear things up.
Unless you want to tell us now where those funds went?
[murmuring continues]
[speeder approaching]
[Rex] Get this to Senator Chuchi. Hurry.
I am not at liberty to disclose the nature of certain military operations.
The funds you are referring to were redistributed, not misappropriated.
Your actions began months prior to the loss of Tipoca City,
almost as if you were preparing for it.
What exactly are you implying?
I assert that the Kaminoan cloning facilities were intentionally eliminated.
[all clamoring]
I will not dignify such baseless accusations with more of my time.
Where is this proof you spoke of?
[whispering] I don't know.
If there are no further issues, let us proceed with this vote.
I motion that Senator Chuchi be removed from these proceedings,
and she be censured for her misconduct.
-I second the motion. -[Omega] Senator Organa!
Got it.
[clamoring continues]
Senators, new evidence has come to light which must be considered.
What so-called proof do you have?
The recovered command log from Admiral Rampart's Venator.
Which indicates his own ships caused the destruction of Tipoca City.
[all clamoring]
-[laser cannons firing on recording] -[alarm blaring on recording]
[all clamoring]
[alarm blaring]
It would appear that Senator Chuchi's horrific assertions are correct.
[all gasp]
This unprovoked attack on Kamino was a cowardly act by Admiral Rampart
to further his own personal agenda.
[all clamoring]
Guards, arrest and detain the Admiral.
Stay back!
I was following orders. I was follow-- [grunts]
-[clamoring continues] -Order! We shall have order!
[all quieting down]
I am deeply troubled by this recent revelation.
My gratitude to Senator Chuchi for exposing a rogue element within our ranks.
Many lives have been lost,
but I assure you,
Admiral Rampart will face the consequences for his treachery.
-[Rampart grunts] -However, he did not act alone.
The fact that the clones under his command so blindly followed orders,
inflicting such carnage without hesitation,
gives me pause.
Perhaps, it is time for a change.
Now more than ever,
building a strong galaxy requires protection and security.
Due to the nefarious actions of Admiral Rampart,
and the immediacy of the bill on the floor today,
it is my opinion that this legislation is our future.
With this momentous act,
we shall usher in a new era.
Heralded by the Imperial stormtrooper.
Palpatine was one step ahead of us during the war,
and he's still several steps ahead of us.
We played right into his hands.
[Omega] I don't understand.
We did the right thing. We told the truth.
And he twisted it to his advantage.
The Emperor wanted us to implicate Rampart to get what he was after all along.
Senate approval for his stormtrooper program.
The fate of all the clones is now sealed, because of us.
What's gonna happen to them?
[Chuchi] I don't know.
But I will keep fighting for the clones.
You all deserve the same rights as every citizen.
I won't give up.
If you need anything Rex, just say the word.
Senator.
Wherever you end up, remember what I said.
Don't get into trouble without us.
Without us?
Best of luck, Echo.
Luck with what?
I'm going with Rex.
The clones will need our help now more than ever.
I can't turn my back on them.
You-- You can't leave.
We're-- We're a squad.
Omega, this is something I have to do.
I'm going where I'm needed.
But we need you too.
It's not forever.
I'll be back.
Keep up with your training while I'm gone. Huh? Understood?
Yes, Sir.
Keep an eye on them.