**Chapter 829: Operation Firestorm**
**Scene 1: Republic Military Headquarters – Conference Room**
Dagon Marek stood at the head of the massive conference table, the holographic galactic map rotating slowly above it. The room was packed with admirals, generals, and senior staff—some present in person, many appearing as crisp holograms from distant commands. The air hummed with anticipation. After days of classification debates and doctrinal reforms, it was time to lay out the next phase of the war.
"Gentlemen, officers," Dagon began, his voice steady and commanding. "It is time to lay out my plan for Operation Firestorm."
He gestured, and the map zoomed in on key targets across the galaxy.
"First: Utapau. A suspected Separatist headquarters—the actual CIS command node they used in the original timeline after Raxus and Serenno fell. Only I knew it." Dagon thought internally.
"Master Kenobi, the 212th, and Fleet Admiral Yularen, plus 30 Jedi Knights and 50 ARC Jedi clones. You will take your flagship the *Negotiator*, 10 Venators, 8 Silencer-equipped Venators, 12 Dauntless-class Accumulators, 12 Endorser-class Accumulators, 19 Lancers, 4 Resurgent-class Battlecruisers, 12 Triumphs, 7 Nebulas, 3 Vector-class Star Destroyers, 18 Carrack-class Light Cruisers, 6 Bothan Assault Cruisers, and 20 Assault Frigates Mark I. Objective: Eliminate the Separatist presence on Utapau and secure the system."
Obi-Wan's hologram nodded solemnly. "It will be done."
"Second: Cato Neimoidia. Skywalker, General Veers, Fleet Admiral Piett, and Fleet Admiral Tarkin, 35 Knights, 50 Jedi Aces, 100 ARC Jedi Clone Aces. You will command 18 Resurgent-class Battlecruisers, 20 Allegiance-class Battlecruisers, 40 Assault Frigates Mark I, 50 Venators, 30 Silencer-equipped Venators, 80 Lancers, 40 Blood Light Carriers, 25 Nebulas, 8 Liberator-class Battlecruisers, 50 Accumulator Dauntless variants, 70 standard Accumulators, 30 Pelta-class Frigates, 40 Aegis Hammerhead-class Light Cruisers, 30 Triumphs, 40 Victory-class Star Destroyers, 20 Vector-class Star Destroyers, 20 Bothan Assault Cruisers, 30 Arquitens-class Command Cruisers, 40 Arquitens-class Light Cruisers. Plus, I am sending Fleet Admiral Grace, Major General Lee Noriega, Chief Communication Officer Christian Mirro, and Admiral Lichtendal Cerri. Also 20 IGV-55 surveillance vessels modified by Haor Chell on the Gozanti, plus an additional 20 Nebulas and 30 Lancers for support. I suspect Palpatine might send Dooku. Might as well prepare for a siege. Plus, I will contact Captain Biron on the modified Resurgent carrier *Exquisite*. Three hundred starfighters of Sienar-Jaemus Fleet Systems' newest will help Skywalker as well as prove to Naboo that their hero Skywalker remembers their grievances."
Anakin's hologram straightened, eyes burning with determination. "We won't fail."
"Third: Gentes, one of three habitable planets in the Anoat system of the Anoat sector, located in the Greater Javin of the Outer Rim. It is the homeworld of the Ugnaughts. It will be liberated by Jedi Generals Ahsoka Tano, Stella Lons, Flare Kayleigh, Aayla Secura. Thirty Valiants, 20 Nebulas, 50 Venators, 30 Accumulators, 50 Tartan Patrol Ships, 10 Allegiance, 30 Peltas, and 5 Resurgents."
Ahsoka's hologram appeared beside the others, nodding firmly.
"Fourth: Secundus Ando, a world located in the Secundus Ando system, a part of the Lambda sector in the Slice portion of the Mid Rim. It is the homeworld of the late Admiral Trench and the current admirals led by Lolouch who joined the CIS. This will eliminate their brain power and hopefully draw some CIS forces in Hutt space to risk an attack. Jedi Master Taron, Baylan, Shin, Erictia, Kass, and Mac. Twenty Venators, 15 Silencer-equipped Venators, 5 Liberators, 2 Praetors, 40 Bothan Assault Cruisers, 50 Nebulas, 30 Lancers, and 30 Accumulators."
"Fifth: Orto, a small planet in the Orto system of the Sluis sector, located in the Outer Rim Territories. It is the homeworld of the Ortolan race. Jedi Knights Kayla, Tiplar, Tiplee, and Fleet Admiral Thrawn. Ten Liberators, 30 Nebulas, 40 Bothans, 20 Vectors, 55 Venators, 20 Silencer Venators, 30 Pelta-class Frigates, and 50 Arquitens-class Command Cruisers."
"Sixth: Jedi Master Dass Jennir will target New Plympto. Twenty Venators, 5 Resurgents, 10 Allegiance, 30 Assault Frigates Mark I."
"Seventh and final target: Yag'Dhul shipyards—shipyards that orbited and circled the planet Yag'Dhul, homeworld of the Givin species. The shipyards were operated by the Givins who produced starships with a level of quality only matched by the Duros and the Verpine. I will lead the attack, then an attack on Fondor shipyards. Those two eliminated, only Mon Cala, Hutt space, and Hapes space will be left for shipyards to produce."
The room was silent for a moment as the full scope of the operation sank in. Multiple simultaneous strikes across vast distances, coordinated with surgical precision.
**Scene 2: Questions and Hidden Motives**
"Sir, why so many powerful ships for Orto? It's far in the Outer Rim," Fleet Admiral Palleon asked, his hologram leaning forward.
"It's directly on a hyperspace route where it can then jump to Nal Hutta if needed," Dagon replied smoothly. "These operations are simple. We eliminate the last of the core CIS elements in the galaxy that pose a threat, then we redirect the full brunt of our force to Hutt space and Mon Cala. We strike hard, get in and get out, then with the last of the capital ships eliminated we retake any isolated worlds."
Dagon's internal thoughts raced. *The plan was sound. It will disrupt the girls' plan by spreading them far and wide and Palpatine's plan for Hutt space, and allow me time to seize control of the Senate.*
He continued aloud, "The new classification system we just adopted will guide fleet coordination. Patrol ships for screening, carriers for air superiority, monitors for orbital support. This is not just a series of raids. This is the beginning of the end for the CIS as a coherent threat."
Valentra's hologram nodded. "Logistics are already being finalized. The Guardian systems on recently captured worlds will hold the line while we strike deep."
Dagon's scarred face remained impassive, but inside, the beast stirred with anticipation. The girls would be occupied. The Senate would see the necessity of stronger leadership. And Sidious would be forced to react.
"Any further questions?" Dagon asked.
The room remained focused, officers already beginning to coordinate their assigned forces. Operation Firestorm was no longer a concept—it was in motion.
As the meeting broke for final preparations, Dagon allowed himself a small, private smile. The Dragon was about to breathe fire across the galaxy once more.