1 00:00:17,418 --> 00:00:19,503 A world under siege! 2 00:00:19,545 --> 00:00:21,672 The Separatists have launched a massive offensive 3 00:00:21,755 --> 00:00:23,507 against the planet Ryloth. 4 00:00:23,841 --> 00:00:27,010 A blockade of deadly battleships has cut off any support 5 00:00:27,094 --> 00:00:29,304 for the dwindling Republic defenses. 6 00:00:29,346 --> 00:00:31,014 Though they have fought valiantly 7 00:00:31,056 --> 00:00:33,976 with the help of Twi'lek freedom fighter Cham Syndulla, 8 00:00:34,059 --> 00:00:39,565 hope is fading for Jedi Master Di and his men as the droid army closes in. 9 00:01:02,045 --> 00:01:03,589 Master Jedi! 10 00:01:03,672 --> 00:01:05,424 We're running out of food and water, 11 00:01:05,507 --> 00:01:07,885 and our heavy weapons systems are out of power. 12 00:01:07,926 --> 00:01:10,387 I'll contact our forces in orbit. 13 00:01:10,429 --> 00:01:14,892 Admiral Dao, this is General Di. We're in trouble down here. 14 00:01:14,975 --> 00:01:16,977 We need those supplies immediately. 15 00:01:18,604 --> 00:01:22,399 I understand, General, but I am in no position to help. 16 00:01:22,483 --> 00:01:25,069 We are critically low on fuel and ammunition. 17 00:01:25,152 --> 00:01:27,488 Contact the Jedi Council again! 18 00:01:27,571 --> 00:01:30,699 Tell them reinforcements must be dispatched without delay! 19 00:01:37,331 --> 00:01:41,418 If help does not arrive soon, the entire Outer Rim garrison will be wiped out. 20 00:01:41,960 --> 00:01:43,420 Surely there must be something you can do... 21 00:01:43,504 --> 00:01:46,340 The main reactor's been hit, sir. Systems are shutting down. 22 00:01:46,423 --> 00:01:48,383 We are dead in space. 23 00:01:48,467 --> 00:01:50,928 With regret, I report that my fleet will no longer be able 24 00:01:51,011 --> 00:01:53,597 to provide protection for the troops on Ryloth. 25 00:01:53,639 --> 00:01:56,517 I repeat my request that help be sent right away. 26 00:01:56,600 --> 00:01:58,519 The shields are gone! We have no... 27 00:02:02,981 --> 00:02:06,610 Trapped on Ryloth, Master Di and his men are. 28 00:02:11,240 --> 00:02:14,368 My trade mission was successful. Thank you for asking. 29 00:02:14,451 --> 00:02:17,162 But what's the matter? You all look very somber. 30 00:02:17,246 --> 00:02:21,208 Senator, the fleet protecting Ryloth has been destroyed, 31 00:02:21,291 --> 00:02:23,544 and the supply lines have been cut. 32 00:02:23,627 --> 00:02:27,297 The troops are out of food, fuel, ammunition, 33 00:02:27,381 --> 00:02:29,550 and the civilian population is starving. 34 00:02:29,633 --> 00:02:31,218 That is grim news. 35 00:02:31,301 --> 00:02:34,304 Our blockade runners should be able to penetrate the Separatist lines 36 00:02:34,346 --> 00:02:36,306 and drop relief supplies, 37 00:02:36,390 --> 00:02:39,560 but they do not have the range to reach Ryloth. 38 00:02:39,643 --> 00:02:43,981 The planet Toydaria is 2,000 parsecs closer than the nearest fleet. 39 00:02:44,064 --> 00:02:46,316 If the blockade runners can supply from there, 40 00:02:46,400 --> 00:02:48,277 they might reach Ryloth in time. 41 00:02:48,318 --> 00:02:49,945 What would you have me do? 42 00:02:50,237 --> 00:02:54,032 We've dispatched a ship loaded with relief supplies to meet you on Toydaria. 43 00:02:54,116 --> 00:02:55,659 You are a more experienced diplomat 44 00:02:55,701 --> 00:02:58,370 than the representative from Naboo who is already there. 45 00:02:58,829 --> 00:03:01,832 Senator Amidala is an excellent negotiator. I am sure... 46 00:03:01,915 --> 00:03:04,460 Senator Amidala could not leave the Senate. 47 00:03:04,543 --> 00:03:07,629 Representative Binks accompanied the shipment. 48 00:03:07,671 --> 00:03:11,508 You must negotiate the treaty so that we can dispatch ships from Toydaria 49 00:03:11,592 --> 00:03:13,927 and get Ryloth the relief supplies it needs. 50 00:03:14,511 --> 00:03:16,597 I understand perfectly. 51 00:03:28,358 --> 00:03:30,903 This had better be important. 52 00:03:30,986 --> 00:03:33,697 Sir, we intercepted a coded transmission 53 00:03:33,781 --> 00:03:36,658 between Senator Organa and the Jedi Council. 54 00:03:36,742 --> 00:03:39,912 We were able to partially unscramble it. 55 00:03:41,330 --> 00:03:46,085 The Jedi have sent Senator Organa to Toydaria to negotiate a treaty, 56 00:03:46,168 --> 00:03:50,130 which would allow them to send relief supplies to their forces on Ryloth. 57 00:03:50,214 --> 00:03:54,051 Send a message to Senator Lott Dod of the Trade Federation. 58 00:03:54,134 --> 00:03:57,012 I wish to speak with him immediately. 59 00:04:31,880 --> 00:04:33,841 Stop where you are, offworlder. 60 00:04:33,924 --> 00:04:36,927 We will provide you whatever you need to continue your journey, 61 00:04:37,010 --> 00:04:38,595 but you may not leave this ship. 62 00:04:38,846 --> 00:04:42,182 I am Senator Bail Organa of the Galactic Republic. 63 00:04:42,266 --> 00:04:45,936 I come to speak with the High Exalted King of Toydaria. 64 00:04:46,019 --> 00:04:47,688 Hi-lo! 65 00:04:47,771 --> 00:04:51,316 Let meesa through! Meesa on a diplomatic mission. 66 00:04:51,400 --> 00:04:55,070 Senator Organa! Itsa pleasure to be seeing yousa. 67 00:04:55,154 --> 00:04:58,240 And you, Representative Binks. Shall we? 68 00:04:58,323 --> 00:05:01,577 Our laws of hospitality demand that we offer assistance, 69 00:05:01,660 --> 00:05:03,996 but this planet is closed to offworlders. 70 00:05:04,079 --> 00:05:07,666 We are obliged to deliver our message to your king in person. 71 00:05:07,750 --> 00:05:09,835 It won't take a minute. 72 00:05:19,386 --> 00:05:22,556 Hi-lo? Yousa Majesty? 73 00:05:22,639 --> 00:05:24,391 Let me do the talking, okay? 74 00:05:33,400 --> 00:05:35,819 State your business, offworlders. 75 00:05:36,278 --> 00:05:39,073 Representative Binks of Naboo. 76 00:05:39,156 --> 00:05:43,494 Senator Bail Organa of Alderaan, sire. We have come to ask for your help. 77 00:05:43,577 --> 00:05:47,664 Perhaps you failed to pay attention to the Senate orientation. 78 00:05:47,748 --> 00:05:51,502 They should have explained that Toydaria is a neutral system. 79 00:05:51,585 --> 00:05:53,754 We are not part of the Republic. 80 00:05:54,213 --> 00:05:55,881 Yes, Your Majesty. 81 00:05:55,964 --> 00:05:58,967 That is why we have come before you as friends. 82 00:05:59,009 --> 00:06:01,720 There is a humanitarian crisis on Ryloth. 83 00:06:01,804 --> 00:06:04,973 Millions will be starving and dying without your help. 84 00:06:05,516 --> 00:06:08,352 My esteemed colleague and I humbly beg 85 00:06:08,435 --> 00:06:11,396 that you allow us to use Toydaria as a staging ground 86 00:06:11,480 --> 00:06:13,649 to supply the planet with relief aid. 87 00:06:13,982 --> 00:06:17,820 Do not make your decision in haste, Your Majesty. 88 00:06:17,861 --> 00:06:21,782 There are other factors you might wish to consider. 89 00:06:33,877 --> 00:06:38,090 I believe you know Lott Dod, Senator for the Trade Federation. 90 00:06:38,173 --> 00:06:41,385 Yes, we are acquainted. Senator. 91 00:06:41,468 --> 00:06:45,514 Begging Your Highness, whatsa he doing here? 92 00:06:45,556 --> 00:06:47,182 Why shouldn't he be? 93 00:06:47,224 --> 00:06:50,727 Toydaria has an important contract with his Trade Federation. 94 00:06:50,811 --> 00:06:55,023 The Trade Federation is too chummy with the Separatists for my taste. 95 00:06:55,065 --> 00:06:57,568 We have nothing to do with the Separatists! 96 00:06:57,609 --> 00:06:59,862 Nute Gunray is an extremist. 97 00:06:59,903 --> 00:07:03,115 His views do not reflect those of the Trade Federation. 98 00:07:03,198 --> 00:07:06,577 Perhaps not. But you can understand the confusion. 99 00:07:06,618 --> 00:07:10,581 We are only here to ensure that nothing jeopardizes the agreement 100 00:07:10,622 --> 00:07:13,417 between Toydaria and the Trade Federation. 101 00:07:13,500 --> 00:07:17,588 Naboo and Alderaan have a long tradition of providing humanitarian aid. 102 00:07:17,629 --> 00:07:20,674 - I see no reason for conflict. - Nor do I. 103 00:07:21,425 --> 00:07:23,469 The people of Ryloth are suffering, 104 00:07:23,802 --> 00:07:26,805 and compassion is a sacred Toydarian value. 105 00:07:27,347 --> 00:07:30,851 Honesty is also a Toydarian value, is it not? 106 00:07:31,685 --> 00:07:36,648 I'm sure the Senator mentioned the Separatist blockade around Ryloth. 107 00:07:36,732 --> 00:07:39,610 A blockade? Is this true? 108 00:07:42,446 --> 00:07:45,282 Yes, Your Majesty, but it changes nothing. 109 00:07:47,951 --> 00:07:50,204 It changes everything. 110 00:07:50,287 --> 00:07:54,458 If the Separatists are blockading the planet and we help the Republic, 111 00:07:54,500 --> 00:07:56,794 it will destroy our neutrality. 112 00:07:56,919 --> 00:08:01,131 I must convene my ministers, then we shall hear your arguments. 113 00:08:33,205 --> 00:08:35,541 General Di, the right flank has collapsed. 114 00:08:35,666 --> 00:08:37,668 The droids will be closing in on our position. 115 00:08:37,751 --> 00:08:39,670 What about reinforcements? 116 00:08:39,753 --> 00:08:41,797 Communication has been spotty. 117 00:08:41,839 --> 00:08:45,676 I promise you, Cham, the Republic will not abandon Ryloth. 118 00:08:45,801 --> 00:08:48,011 I've heard enough of your promises, Jedi. 119 00:08:48,137 --> 00:08:53,392 The fact remains, if we stay here without reinforcements, we're all going to die. 120 00:08:53,517 --> 00:08:55,602 Gobi, tell the people we're leaving. 121 00:08:55,686 --> 00:08:56,895 Yes, sir. 122 00:08:56,979 --> 00:08:58,522 I don't think you understand. 123 00:08:58,647 --> 00:09:01,275 The right flank has collapsed. There's no leaving. 124 00:09:01,358 --> 00:09:03,652 We're stuck here together. 125 00:09:06,196 --> 00:09:10,284 We will now hear arguments in the matter of using Toydarian territory 126 00:09:10,367 --> 00:09:15,122 to aid the shipment of relief supplies to the citizens of Ryloth. 127 00:09:15,205 --> 00:09:18,625 - Senator Organa. - Thank you, Your Majesty. 128 00:09:18,709 --> 00:09:22,880 The operation the Republic proposes is purely humanitarian. 129 00:09:23,005 --> 00:09:27,342 We wish to deliver food and medical supplies to the people of Ryloth. 130 00:09:27,384 --> 00:09:33,390 But if you won't listen to me, wise king, listen to Senator Orn Free Taa of Ryloth, 131 00:09:33,474 --> 00:09:36,727 who is well aware of the suffering of his people. 132 00:09:36,810 --> 00:09:41,690 Your Highness, our cities lie in ruins. 133 00:09:41,732 --> 00:09:48,072 Our transportation hubs are all but destroyed, so I cannot return home. 134 00:09:48,155 --> 00:09:50,115 Our crops burn. 135 00:09:50,199 --> 00:09:56,955 The Twi'lek people are starving, and they will die if no aid comes to them. 136 00:09:58,082 --> 00:10:01,168 I appeal to you, great king. 137 00:10:06,256 --> 00:10:10,344 The basic tenets of our morality, and even our constitution, 138 00:10:10,427 --> 00:10:12,846 demand that we help those in need. 139 00:10:12,930 --> 00:10:16,934 Those ideals are noble, but we must be careful 140 00:10:17,059 --> 00:10:20,104 that our compassion does not draw us into this war. 141 00:10:20,187 --> 00:10:22,606 Senator Dod, if you please. 142 00:10:22,648 --> 00:10:27,778 Great king, Senator Organa is deceiving you. 143 00:10:27,820 --> 00:10:34,576 The inconvenient fact remains that this is a war, and Ryloth is a battlefield. 144 00:10:34,952 --> 00:10:40,707 The planet is under a Separatist blockade because Jedi Knights and clone soldiers 145 00:10:40,791 --> 00:10:44,503 are battling the droid army for control of the surface. 146 00:10:44,628 --> 00:10:47,506 This will not be a humanitarian base. 147 00:10:47,589 --> 00:10:50,259 It will be a military base. 148 00:10:50,300 --> 00:10:54,721 The Separatist Senate will see it as a violation of your neutrality. 149 00:10:54,805 --> 00:10:58,475 That, in turn, will expose the Trade Federation's ships 150 00:10:58,600 --> 00:11:00,477 to attacks from the Separatists 151 00:11:00,561 --> 00:11:07,151 and force us to cease trade with Toydaria, a situation desirable to no one. 152 00:11:12,614 --> 00:11:17,411 Your Majesty, the people of Ryloth did not ask to be invaded. 153 00:11:17,494 --> 00:11:20,497 Do not let them suffer because war came to them. 154 00:11:20,622 --> 00:11:23,500 I sympathize with the plight of the Twi'leks, 155 00:11:23,584 --> 00:11:28,464 but this is not about saving them when they are fighting against the Separatists. 156 00:11:29,173 --> 00:11:30,841 Thank you, Senators. 157 00:11:30,924 --> 00:11:33,427 You have given us much to consider. 158 00:11:34,178 --> 00:11:37,556 I will summon you once I have made my decision. 159 00:11:39,975 --> 00:11:42,060 Come on, hurry, hurry! 160 00:11:45,022 --> 00:11:47,357 Captain, is the gunship ready? 161 00:11:47,399 --> 00:11:50,944 Yes, sir, but it's too small to evacuate the refugees. 162 00:11:51,028 --> 00:11:54,031 No escape? But our families are with us. 163 00:11:55,532 --> 00:11:59,244 If we reconfigure the fuel system, we can turn the ship 164 00:11:59,369 --> 00:12:03,165 into a bomb big enough to collapse the pass, here. 165 00:12:03,207 --> 00:12:08,962 The enemy will then only be able to engage us on one front, from this ravine. 166 00:12:09,046 --> 00:12:10,756 While we provide cover, 167 00:12:10,839 --> 00:12:15,135 the Twi'leks will have time to escape with the families over the mountain. 168 00:12:15,219 --> 00:12:18,722 Brilliant strategy, General. I'll go tell the men. 169 00:12:23,685 --> 00:12:28,107 After considerable debate, I have made my decision. 170 00:12:28,190 --> 00:12:30,567 I am sorry, Senator Organa. 171 00:12:30,651 --> 00:12:35,197 But for the sake of my people, Toydaria must remain neutral. 172 00:12:37,241 --> 00:12:40,202 A wise ruling, Your Majesty. 173 00:12:47,501 --> 00:12:49,336 That did not go well. 174 00:12:49,420 --> 00:12:51,755 What are weesa gonna do now? 175 00:12:51,839 --> 00:12:53,215 My friends. 176 00:12:56,552 --> 00:13:00,472 Toydaria cannot turn a blind eye to the suffering of Ryloth. 177 00:13:00,556 --> 00:13:04,768 The Twi'leks are innocent victims caught between the warring factions 178 00:13:04,810 --> 00:13:06,395 through no fault of their own. 179 00:13:06,770 --> 00:13:10,107 I'm glad you agree, Your Highness. What are you prepared to do? 180 00:13:10,190 --> 00:13:14,528 You may use Toydaria to transfer the supplies you brought with you. 181 00:13:14,611 --> 00:13:17,364 That's only enough food for one, maybe two rotations. 182 00:13:17,448 --> 00:13:19,366 It will have to do. 183 00:13:19,450 --> 00:13:20,951 And you must guarantee 184 00:13:21,076 --> 00:13:25,205 that the Trade Federation will not be able to link Toydaria to the mission. 185 00:13:25,289 --> 00:13:28,625 Agreed. I have an idea. 186 00:13:34,339 --> 00:13:37,843 I'll signal you when the ships are ready to depart. 187 00:13:37,968 --> 00:13:40,554 Meesa won't let you down, Senator. 188 00:13:47,728 --> 00:13:49,646 We're pleased you could join us, Senator. 189 00:13:50,314 --> 00:13:53,150 - Your Majesty. - The pleasure is mine. 190 00:13:53,192 --> 00:13:56,028 Formal dinners are so tedious. 191 00:13:56,737 --> 00:14:01,450 I'm afraid that pressing matters require me to make immediate contact with Alderaan. 192 00:14:01,492 --> 00:14:06,371 But I leave you in the capable hands of my colleague, Representative Binks. 193 00:14:16,173 --> 00:14:19,343 General, we're loading the rest of the explosives onto the gunship. 194 00:14:19,384 --> 00:14:22,179 Very good, Captain. Ready the men. 195 00:14:22,262 --> 00:14:24,765 All units, prepare for attack! 196 00:14:24,848 --> 00:14:27,768 We won't be able to hold off the droids for long. 197 00:14:27,851 --> 00:14:31,730 You'll have to move quickly to get your families out of danger. 198 00:14:35,192 --> 00:14:38,946 Cham is still angry. He feels betrayed. 199 00:14:39,530 --> 00:14:43,450 He counted on Republic assistance, and it didn't come. 200 00:14:43,534 --> 00:14:48,747 War turns promises into hopes. I wish it wasn't so. 201 00:14:48,831 --> 00:14:51,291 - Tell him. - I will. 202 00:15:00,217 --> 00:15:04,596 Captain Keeli, tell the pilots to move the gunship into position. 203 00:15:04,721 --> 00:15:08,142 This is Command. Are all the charges in place? 204 00:15:08,225 --> 00:15:11,437 Copy that. We're all ready. The droid army is closing. 205 00:15:11,562 --> 00:15:14,940 As soon as they are in range, blow up the gunship. 206 00:15:20,821 --> 00:15:26,410 There is a gunship blocking our way. OM-5, OM-7, go check it out. 207 00:15:26,452 --> 00:15:28,579 Roger, roger. 208 00:15:34,752 --> 00:15:37,963 Careful. It might be full of clones. 209 00:15:39,965 --> 00:15:42,468 No clones, just explosives. 210 00:15:42,551 --> 00:15:43,969 Explosives? 211 00:15:44,052 --> 00:15:45,262 Gotcha! 212 00:16:00,778 --> 00:16:03,989 Halt, halt! We cannot get through. 213 00:16:04,114 --> 00:16:06,617 We will have to find another way around. 214 00:16:23,133 --> 00:16:27,137 Move those supplies into the transport as soon as possible. 215 00:16:35,062 --> 00:16:38,148 Repeat. The ships are ready to launch. 216 00:16:42,194 --> 00:16:44,154 Uh, lookie, lookie! 217 00:16:47,658 --> 00:16:50,035 Meesa proposing a conceptual work of art 218 00:16:50,160 --> 00:16:53,330 to honor the ambassador of Trade Federation. 219 00:16:53,414 --> 00:16:55,833 Let's see, I'll take that one. Mmm-hmm. 220 00:16:55,999 --> 00:16:57,000 Uh-oh. 221 00:17:02,423 --> 00:17:05,342 Yeah, just give me... You done with that? That's really good. 222 00:17:05,426 --> 00:17:08,387 I heard Toydarians really like that, but I'm taking it. 223 00:17:08,470 --> 00:17:10,722 Thank you very much. I'm sure you're finished with that. 224 00:17:10,806 --> 00:17:14,059 Did you enjoy that? Did you like that one? Well, I'll take it, thank you. 225 00:17:15,394 --> 00:17:19,231 Uh... Excuse me. Thank you. I'll take that. 226 00:17:21,525 --> 00:17:24,903 Gentlemen and... gentlemen. 227 00:17:24,987 --> 00:17:26,321 Here, let's try this one. 228 00:17:29,616 --> 00:17:31,493 You thought I was going to drop... 229 00:17:33,370 --> 00:17:36,665 I... Here we go! 230 00:17:40,669 --> 00:17:41,712 Whoo! 231 00:17:51,054 --> 00:17:53,307 Spinning. One, two, three! Ah! 232 00:17:54,016 --> 00:17:56,560 Thank you very much. That is conceptual art piece. 233 00:17:56,602 --> 00:17:58,145 Thank you. 234 00:17:59,271 --> 00:18:04,735 Meesa just sharing my Gungan art with yousa and... 235 00:18:07,279 --> 00:18:08,864 And meesa. 236 00:18:08,906 --> 00:18:10,741 What are you looking at? 237 00:18:10,824 --> 00:18:13,160 Meesa look at nothing. No, no, no. Meesa look at nothing. 238 00:18:13,243 --> 00:18:16,955 Meesa creating and sharing 239 00:18:17,039 --> 00:18:21,418 Gungan ritual-style art with Trade Federation 240 00:18:24,088 --> 00:18:27,007 to promote love and understanding. 241 00:18:33,597 --> 00:18:38,060 Steady. Remember, we have to buy as much time for the Twi'leks as possible. 242 00:18:38,102 --> 00:18:39,353 Yes, sir. 243 00:18:41,438 --> 00:18:44,942 For the Republic! For the Twi'leks! 244 00:19:33,907 --> 00:19:36,994 - Captain Keeli! - I'm not finished yet, sir. 245 00:19:37,411 --> 00:19:39,329 We can do this, General. 246 00:19:41,623 --> 00:19:45,002 Well, let's make the end memorable. 247 00:19:51,842 --> 00:19:54,553 This is Republic blockade runner 0-niner-niner. 248 00:19:54,636 --> 00:19:56,346 We have broken through. 249 00:19:56,972 --> 00:20:00,601 The Twi'leks will live to fight another day. 250 00:20:07,357 --> 00:20:10,027 The supplies have arrived at the drop point. 251 00:20:26,168 --> 00:20:28,879 It's food and medical supplies from the Republic! 252 00:20:39,014 --> 00:20:41,183 Safe journey, my friends. 253 00:20:41,225 --> 00:20:45,437 I hope when we meet again, it is under more pleasant circumstances. 254 00:20:45,562 --> 00:20:46,730 Stop right there! 255 00:20:50,442 --> 00:20:52,027 You look pale, Senator. 256 00:20:52,069 --> 00:20:53,946 I have just received information 257 00:20:54,029 --> 00:20:58,200 that a fleet of Republic ships has penetrated the blockade around Ryloth. 258 00:20:59,118 --> 00:21:03,038 If the Trade Federation has proof of any treaty violation, 259 00:21:03,080 --> 00:21:05,582 you are welcome to present it to the full Senate. 260 00:21:05,666 --> 00:21:08,544 It takes years for the Senate to decide anything. 261 00:21:19,930 --> 00:21:25,853 You play a dangerous game, Organa. Next time, you will not get away with this. 262 00:21:27,146 --> 00:21:29,773 The Republic has heart, my friend, 263 00:21:29,815 --> 00:21:33,694 but I am not convinced it has the strength to prevail. 264 00:21:33,777 --> 00:21:37,156 However, after what I witnessed here today, 265 00:21:37,281 --> 00:21:40,617 perhaps it is time I reconsidered our neutrality. 266 00:21:40,659 --> 00:21:43,495 Tell the Jedi I am open to meeting with them. 267 00:21:43,996 --> 00:21:46,373 Master Yoda will be glad to hear it. 268 00:21:46,790 --> 00:21:50,627 For now, at least, the people of Ryloth shall endure.