1 00:00:17,623 --> 00:00:19,458 War profiteers! 2 00:00:19,541 --> 00:00:23,545 In time of war, credits are the fuel that fund all operations. 3 00:00:23,629 --> 00:00:26,590 Senator Amidala is sent to Scipio to resolve matters 4 00:00:26,673 --> 00:00:30,511 between the Republic and InterGalactic Banking Clan. 5 00:00:30,594 --> 00:00:34,223 Here she is reunited with Rush Clovis, a once close friend, 6 00:00:34,306 --> 00:00:36,475 but now known traitor to the Republic. 7 00:00:36,558 --> 00:00:40,020 When Clovis reveals corruption at the core of the Banking Clan, 8 00:00:40,103 --> 00:00:42,856 Senator Amidala helps him steal vital files 9 00:00:42,940 --> 00:00:45,692 that may uncover the full extent of the plot. 10 00:00:45,776 --> 00:00:48,570 Anakin Skywalker is sent to rescue the Senator 11 00:00:48,654 --> 00:00:51,198 and escort the information back to Coruscant, 12 00:00:51,281 --> 00:00:54,034 leaving the Banking Clan in chaos. 13 00:01:00,249 --> 00:01:03,168 The Jedi Anakin Skywalker should never have been allowed 14 00:01:03,252 --> 00:01:06,255 to leave with the Senator in tow. 15 00:01:06,338 --> 00:01:11,009 Any future disruptions will be placed upon your shoulders, Nix Card. 16 00:01:11,093 --> 00:01:12,511 As you wish. 17 00:01:13,929 --> 00:01:17,891 Sir, we have confirmed that Rush Clovis was on the Jedi's ship. 18 00:01:18,392 --> 00:01:20,686 Then there's nothing we can do. 19 00:01:20,769 --> 00:01:22,646 But they have the files! 20 00:01:22,729 --> 00:01:27,734 Unfortunate, yes, but they need more than just files to incriminate us. 21 00:01:27,818 --> 00:01:30,821 That will only take them time. 22 00:01:30,904 --> 00:01:32,698 We will all be destroyed. 23 00:01:32,781 --> 00:01:35,534 We must remain calm. 24 00:01:35,617 --> 00:01:37,995 The only way they could find our secret accounts 25 00:01:38,078 --> 00:01:40,289 is if one of us told them. 26 00:01:40,372 --> 00:01:44,084 I want it noted that you and you alone allowed this to happen, 27 00:01:44,168 --> 00:01:47,379 and that it has put us all at risk! 28 00:02:08,192 --> 00:02:10,694 You're late! What news? 29 00:02:10,777 --> 00:02:14,281 Clovis, the Senator and the Jedi are on their way. 30 00:02:14,364 --> 00:02:17,493 - With the information? - Enough. 31 00:02:17,576 --> 00:02:23,707 Good. Then we can continue to the next stage of the proceedings. 32 00:02:23,790 --> 00:02:25,626 And what about me? 33 00:02:26,502 --> 00:02:30,297 You will be protected, I can assure you. 34 00:03:10,754 --> 00:03:11,964 Master Yoda? 35 00:03:12,047 --> 00:03:14,633 We weren't expecting such a formal welcome, Master. 36 00:03:14,716 --> 00:03:18,637 A personal request of the Chancellor's, my escorting you was, Senator. 37 00:03:18,720 --> 00:03:21,849 Adventures have you had on Scipio, hmm? 38 00:03:21,932 --> 00:03:26,353 - Have you met Rush Clovis? - Met we have, yes. 39 00:03:26,436 --> 00:03:29,356 Intrigued we are by your return to Coruscant. 40 00:03:29,439 --> 00:03:32,192 Much distrust is focused upon you. 41 00:03:32,609 --> 00:03:36,029 I understand, but I hope to right the wrongs that I have done. 42 00:03:36,822 --> 00:03:38,740 Delay, we must not. 43 00:03:44,830 --> 00:03:48,208 Excuse me if I find it hard to trust you, Clovis. 44 00:03:48,292 --> 00:03:50,127 You used to sit on this very Senate 45 00:03:50,210 --> 00:03:53,463 even as you funneled credits into the droid foundries of Count Dooku. 46 00:03:53,547 --> 00:03:57,843 I understand all of your trepidation. But there is corruption in the banks. 47 00:03:57,926 --> 00:04:00,470 And once we find this corruption? 48 00:04:00,554 --> 00:04:03,599 I believe the ones responsible should be ousted from control 49 00:04:03,682 --> 00:04:06,351 before the entire banking infrastructure collapses. 50 00:04:06,435 --> 00:04:08,270 Oh, and I suppose you're the man to do it? 51 00:04:08,353 --> 00:04:11,857 I only want the Banking Clan to be what it once was, 52 00:04:11,940 --> 00:04:14,401 a fair system of trade and commerce. 53 00:04:14,485 --> 00:04:16,403 I came here to root out the criminals 54 00:04:16,487 --> 00:04:18,906 and reveal the truth behind what is happening. 55 00:04:18,989 --> 00:04:24,161 Now, now, we are grateful for you bringing us this information, 56 00:04:24,244 --> 00:04:26,955 but what exactly can you prove? 57 00:04:27,706 --> 00:04:31,627 These files show that huge funds have been diverted out of the banks 58 00:04:31,710 --> 00:04:34,796 and into what I believe are private accounts. 59 00:04:34,880 --> 00:04:37,257 And the veracity of this information? 60 00:04:37,674 --> 00:04:41,887 I was the one who downloaded the files from the Muuns' secure mainframe. 61 00:04:41,970 --> 00:04:44,723 I believe that what Clovis is saying is correct. 62 00:04:44,806 --> 00:04:50,562 Then, Senator Amidala, I would like you to spearhead this investigation. 63 00:04:50,646 --> 00:04:55,984 Work closely with Rush Clovis and find and expose these secret accounts. 64 00:04:56,318 --> 00:04:58,862 Once we know exactly what we are dealing with, 65 00:04:59,988 --> 00:05:05,202 then we can decide how best to handle this situation. 66 00:05:17,089 --> 00:05:18,674 Why didn't you just say no? 67 00:05:18,757 --> 00:05:20,843 Say no. Why? 68 00:05:21,343 --> 00:05:23,804 I don't want you working with Clovis. 69 00:05:24,137 --> 00:05:26,265 You don't want me working with him? 70 00:05:26,348 --> 00:05:30,310 A serpent can shed its skin, but it is still a serpent. 71 00:05:30,394 --> 00:05:33,480 Well, you're just going to have to trust my judgment here. 72 00:05:33,564 --> 00:05:36,817 Like the last time, hmm? When you almost ended up dead? 73 00:05:36,900 --> 00:05:39,987 Or how about you just getting arrested, and it was me who had to bail you out? 74 00:05:40,529 --> 00:05:43,282 The Chancellor has asked me to do this, Anakin. 75 00:05:43,365 --> 00:05:47,786 But I am asking you to say no. As your husband, 76 00:05:47,870 --> 00:05:51,456 I demand that you tell the Chancellor you are stepping down. 77 00:05:51,540 --> 00:05:54,585 Demand? We've been over this before. 78 00:05:54,668 --> 00:05:58,797 I'm not foolish enough to allow myself to be deceived twice, Anakin. 79 00:05:58,881 --> 00:06:01,758 My sole intentions are to defend the Republic. 80 00:06:02,634 --> 00:06:04,803 If you can't trust me... 81 00:06:04,887 --> 00:06:08,599 Uh, excuse the interruption, Padmé. Shall we begin? 82 00:06:08,682 --> 00:06:11,310 Yes, of course. 83 00:06:11,393 --> 00:06:13,061 General Skywalker. 84 00:06:32,372 --> 00:06:34,374 Darth Tyranus, 85 00:06:34,458 --> 00:06:38,712 it is time for you once again to recruit our friend Clovis. 86 00:06:39,421 --> 00:06:43,217 He appears to have lost his way. 87 00:06:43,300 --> 00:06:45,802 And how would you like me to do that? 88 00:06:45,886 --> 00:06:49,681 We're going to help him take over the Banking Clan. 89 00:06:49,765 --> 00:06:52,351 But first, you must entrap him, 90 00:06:52,434 --> 00:06:56,855 so he has no one else to turn to. 91 00:06:56,939 --> 00:07:00,359 Of course, my Lord. As you wish. 92 00:07:09,618 --> 00:07:11,578 I've been looking for you. 93 00:07:11,662 --> 00:07:14,331 - Something wrong? - You tell me. 94 00:07:15,332 --> 00:07:16,625 Not that I'm aware. 95 00:07:17,501 --> 00:07:21,797 Master Yoda feels that your judgments concerning Rush Clovis are clouded. 96 00:07:23,924 --> 00:07:26,260 Hmm. I believe he can't be trusted. 97 00:07:26,343 --> 00:07:28,887 Yes, but there is more, isn't there? 98 00:07:28,971 --> 00:07:32,349 I sense a deep anger in you by my simply saying his name. 99 00:07:32,808 --> 00:07:36,979 He almost got Senator Amidala killed, and I would have been responsible. 100 00:07:37,062 --> 00:07:39,731 The Senator has risked her life many times. 101 00:07:39,815 --> 00:07:42,151 She's quite capable of taking care of herself. 102 00:07:42,234 --> 00:07:45,154 They had a relationship once. 103 00:07:45,237 --> 00:07:48,949 I simply feel she's vulnerable to her emotions. 104 00:07:49,032 --> 00:07:51,618 She is, or you? 105 00:07:51,702 --> 00:07:53,912 What are you implying? 106 00:07:53,996 --> 00:07:58,250 Anakin, I understand to a degree what is going on. 107 00:07:58,333 --> 00:08:02,588 You've met Satine. You know I once harbored feelings for her. 108 00:08:02,671 --> 00:08:06,049 It's not that we are not allowed to have these feelings. It's natural. 109 00:08:06,133 --> 00:08:09,636 Senator Amidala and I are simply friends. 110 00:08:09,720 --> 00:08:11,930 And friends you must remain. 111 00:08:12,014 --> 00:08:16,643 As a Jedi, it is essential you make the right choice, Anakin, for the Order. 112 00:08:17,561 --> 00:08:19,980 I understand my responsibilities. 113 00:08:21,523 --> 00:08:23,775 Responsibilities that must be observed 114 00:08:23,859 --> 00:08:27,571 whatever relationship develops between Clovis and Senator Amidala. 115 00:08:27,654 --> 00:08:29,990 They have no relationship. 116 00:08:30,073 --> 00:08:32,701 It is simply business between them. 117 00:08:32,784 --> 00:08:36,163 Then we should have no problems, should we? 118 00:08:57,476 --> 00:09:01,814 The opera was wonderful, but I am glad we can get down to business. 119 00:09:03,065 --> 00:09:04,566 If you look here, 120 00:09:04,650 --> 00:09:07,528 the Separatists haven't been repaying any interest on their loans. 121 00:09:07,611 --> 00:09:11,114 But still the Banking Clan is promising to lend credits to the Republic. 122 00:09:11,198 --> 00:09:12,783 Credits they simply don't have. 123 00:09:12,866 --> 00:09:14,868 But where have all the savings gone? 124 00:09:14,952 --> 00:09:16,662 Each of the files that you downloaded 125 00:09:16,745 --> 00:09:19,122 shows hundreds and hundreds of small withdrawals. 126 00:09:19,540 --> 00:09:22,167 Small enough to remain undetected individually, 127 00:09:22,251 --> 00:09:24,086 but as a sum total, 128 00:09:25,295 --> 00:09:27,339 a devastating theft. 129 00:09:27,422 --> 00:09:32,052 Whoever is behind this is no fool. We need to find out who's benefiting. 130 00:09:32,135 --> 00:09:35,097 We're still lacking a critical piece of information. 131 00:09:37,933 --> 00:09:41,728 Whatever we find must remain between only you and I. 132 00:09:41,812 --> 00:09:43,564 This would be highly dangerous information 133 00:09:43,647 --> 00:09:47,609 - should it get into the wrong hands. - Of course. 134 00:09:47,693 --> 00:09:49,528 This reminds me 135 00:09:49,611 --> 00:09:52,030 when we had three nights to prepare for the Senate hearing 136 00:09:52,114 --> 00:09:55,450 to rescue Bromlarch's planetary aqueduct system. 137 00:09:55,534 --> 00:09:57,578 And together we saved a people 138 00:09:57,661 --> 00:09:59,830 from total drought and famine. 139 00:09:59,913 --> 00:10:03,125 I don't think either of us got any sleep that whole week. 140 00:10:03,208 --> 00:10:04,751 Let alone ate anything. 141 00:10:04,835 --> 00:10:08,213 We're not as young as we used to be. 142 00:10:09,006 --> 00:10:12,551 We're not that old either. 143 00:10:12,634 --> 00:10:15,971 You might be right. Perhaps we should eat something. 144 00:10:18,140 --> 00:10:22,936 So, Clovis, why have you gotten so involved with the Muuns? 145 00:10:23,020 --> 00:10:25,814 I believe in the banks. The system works. 146 00:10:25,898 --> 00:10:27,316 The Muuns aren't bad people. 147 00:10:27,399 --> 00:10:28,442 It's just a dishonest few 148 00:10:28,525 --> 00:10:31,570 who are destroying everything for their own gain. 149 00:10:31,653 --> 00:10:32,988 You know, you've never told me 150 00:10:33,071 --> 00:10:35,574 how you rose to such heights within the Banking Clan. 151 00:10:35,657 --> 00:10:37,743 It's not a happy story. 152 00:10:37,826 --> 00:10:39,578 My father was personal attaché 153 00:10:39,661 --> 00:10:42,414 to the household of one of head Muun families. 154 00:10:42,498 --> 00:10:44,249 We were basically servants. 155 00:10:44,333 --> 00:10:46,502 I had no idea. 156 00:10:47,044 --> 00:10:51,548 As I grew up, the head of the family took a personal interest in my education. 157 00:10:51,632 --> 00:10:55,844 I was the same age as his children, and so we all studied together. 158 00:10:56,845 --> 00:10:59,681 When my parents and his wife were killed in a shuttle accident, 159 00:10:59,806 --> 00:11:01,433 he adopted me. 160 00:11:01,517 --> 00:11:04,561 - How old were you? - Twelve. 161 00:11:04,645 --> 00:11:06,688 That must have been very hard. 162 00:11:06,772 --> 00:11:10,025 I was accepted as their child everywhere we went. 163 00:11:10,108 --> 00:11:13,862 I almost forgot where I was from until I looked in the mirror. 164 00:11:13,946 --> 00:11:18,617 - They sound like good people. - They are. Most Muuns are, 165 00:11:18,700 --> 00:11:22,454 and they want this corruption ended more than I do. 166 00:11:22,538 --> 00:11:25,666 You should know my contacts within the Muun government run deep. 167 00:11:25,749 --> 00:11:28,836 I have many allies, should I need to call on them. 168 00:11:28,919 --> 00:11:32,631 I didn't appreciate how personal this was for you. 169 00:11:32,714 --> 00:11:36,218 - Now, maybe you will trust me. - I'm here, aren't I? 170 00:11:36,301 --> 00:11:39,721 I want to thank you for everything you've done for me. 171 00:11:39,805 --> 00:11:42,015 I don't think I would have had the strength alone. 172 00:11:42,099 --> 00:11:43,559 Clovis, don't. 173 00:11:44,601 --> 00:11:47,563 - It's that Jedi isn't it? - General Skywalker? 174 00:11:48,355 --> 00:11:50,315 We're friends, nothing more. 175 00:11:50,399 --> 00:11:53,360 Friends don't argue the way I saw you arguing today. 176 00:11:54,236 --> 00:11:55,654 You're confused. 177 00:11:55,737 --> 00:11:58,782 Isn't it forbidden for a Jedi to have romantic ties? 178 00:11:58,866 --> 00:12:01,034 He would be banished from the Order, would he not? 179 00:12:01,118 --> 00:12:03,871 There is nothing romantic between he and I. 180 00:12:03,954 --> 00:12:06,832 Then there is absolutely nothing to stop us from doing this. 181 00:12:06,915 --> 00:12:08,792 Clovis! Clovis, no! 182 00:12:10,419 --> 00:12:12,087 Get away from her! 183 00:12:18,177 --> 00:12:19,803 Anakin! No! 184 00:12:21,388 --> 00:12:24,766 Why don't you try fighting like a man without your Jedi tricks? 185 00:12:25,601 --> 00:12:27,478 Oh, it would be my pleasure. 186 00:12:32,107 --> 00:12:33,775 Both of you stop this! 187 00:12:33,859 --> 00:12:35,110 You don't have a say in this! 188 00:12:37,237 --> 00:12:39,948 I thought you said he didn't have feelings for you? 189 00:12:43,410 --> 00:12:46,622 Ahhh! I see you for what you truly are! 190 00:12:53,337 --> 00:12:55,297 You're a serpent, a traitor! 191 00:12:58,926 --> 00:13:01,512 Please! Stop this! No! 192 00:13:02,804 --> 00:13:04,681 Is that all you got? 193 00:13:04,806 --> 00:13:06,642 You should accept that the Senator 194 00:13:06,725 --> 00:13:09,353 has other interests than you. 195 00:13:18,153 --> 00:13:20,531 Skywalker, you fool. 196 00:13:20,614 --> 00:13:24,576 Stop it! Anakin, stop! What are you doing? 197 00:13:28,622 --> 00:13:29,706 I'm sorry. 198 00:13:29,790 --> 00:13:32,668 Senator Amidala, is everything okay in there? 199 00:13:32,751 --> 00:13:34,962 No. Come in immediately. 200 00:13:35,379 --> 00:13:36,630 What has happened here? 201 00:13:38,173 --> 00:13:40,259 There was an attack. 202 00:13:40,342 --> 00:13:43,554 It was good fortune to have General Skywalker here. 203 00:13:43,637 --> 00:13:46,098 They escaped in a speeder over the balcony. 204 00:13:46,181 --> 00:13:48,392 Is that what happened, sir? 205 00:13:48,475 --> 00:13:50,686 If that's what the man says. 206 00:13:53,313 --> 00:13:54,940 A medic droid is on its way. 207 00:13:55,023 --> 00:13:57,943 Please, help Clovis into the bedroom. 208 00:14:03,073 --> 00:14:04,324 Padmé, I'm... 209 00:14:04,408 --> 00:14:06,869 Stay away from me. 210 00:14:25,929 --> 00:14:29,516 - How is he? - Nothing that won't heal. 211 00:14:29,600 --> 00:14:32,102 I'm so sorry, Padmé. 212 00:14:32,186 --> 00:14:34,229 I don't know what came over me. 213 00:14:34,313 --> 00:14:36,190 What's done is done. 214 00:14:37,649 --> 00:14:39,860 It's just when I saw you about to kiss him... 215 00:14:39,943 --> 00:14:43,071 And I regret that, but it was not what you thought. 216 00:14:43,906 --> 00:14:46,742 And you must know I don't care for Clovis. 217 00:14:46,825 --> 00:14:48,368 Don't you? 218 00:14:48,452 --> 00:14:53,582 I've told you why I'm doing this, but still you refuse to accept it. 219 00:14:53,665 --> 00:14:57,503 - You could have killed him, Anakin. - I know. 220 00:14:57,586 --> 00:15:02,174 This marriage is not a marriage, Anakin, if there isn't any trust. 221 00:15:02,925 --> 00:15:06,261 We said at the beginning that this could be a terrible mistake. 222 00:15:06,345 --> 00:15:08,514 What exactly are you saying? 223 00:15:08,597 --> 00:15:12,184 That other people who are married have everything that we don't, 224 00:15:12,267 --> 00:15:13,727 everything that we won't. 225 00:15:13,811 --> 00:15:15,604 We live in secret, Anakin. 226 00:15:15,687 --> 00:15:20,692 Like it or not, our relationship is built on lies and deception. 227 00:15:20,776 --> 00:15:22,903 No relationship can survive that. 228 00:15:22,986 --> 00:15:25,864 I know I went too far. It's just... 229 00:15:25,948 --> 00:15:28,367 It's just something inside me snapped. 230 00:15:28,450 --> 00:15:31,161 I don't know who's in there sometimes. 231 00:15:31,245 --> 00:15:35,207 I just know that I'm not happy anymore. I don't feel safe. 232 00:15:35,290 --> 00:15:37,376 But, Padmé... 233 00:15:37,459 --> 00:15:40,546 I think it's best if we don't see each other anymore. 234 00:15:40,629 --> 00:15:43,590 At least not for a while. I'm sorry, Anakin. 235 00:15:44,633 --> 00:15:45,717 Um... 236 00:15:46,301 --> 00:15:47,970 I'm sorry, too. 237 00:15:50,389 --> 00:15:52,141 Everything all right, Senator? 238 00:15:53,892 --> 00:15:55,352 No. 239 00:16:17,166 --> 00:16:18,834 Nothing appears to be broken. 240 00:16:19,251 --> 00:16:22,421 But more importantly, someone wants to speak with you. 241 00:16:22,504 --> 00:16:24,131 What are you talking about? 242 00:16:24,214 --> 00:16:26,925 I am a servant of Count Dooku. 243 00:16:31,972 --> 00:16:34,933 - Hello, Clovis. - What do you want, Dooku? 244 00:16:35,017 --> 00:16:39,188 It appears we have a mutual problem that I would like to fix. 245 00:16:39,521 --> 00:16:43,108 I know the Separatists have not been repaying their loans to the banks. 246 00:16:43,192 --> 00:16:45,944 Now why would we support corruption? 247 00:16:46,028 --> 00:16:47,154 You expect me to believe 248 00:16:47,237 --> 00:16:50,282 that Lesser and his associates have no ties with you? 249 00:16:50,365 --> 00:16:53,619 They've allowed you to borrow credits and not pay any interest. 250 00:16:54,036 --> 00:16:57,956 What you say is correct, but that information, if made public, 251 00:16:58,040 --> 00:17:02,085 will only bring war to Scipio, and the banks will fall. 252 00:17:02,169 --> 00:17:04,004 Nobody wants that. 253 00:17:04,087 --> 00:17:05,631 So in the interests of all, 254 00:17:05,714 --> 00:17:08,759 I suggest we come to some arrangement. 255 00:17:08,842 --> 00:17:10,427 What are you saying? 256 00:17:10,511 --> 00:17:12,888 That the banks need new management, 257 00:17:12,971 --> 00:17:16,642 and that it could be you. 258 00:17:16,725 --> 00:17:18,644 That I would like help. 259 00:17:18,727 --> 00:17:21,313 If I didn't know better, I'd say you were afraid. 260 00:17:21,396 --> 00:17:24,233 I prefer the term careful. 261 00:17:25,234 --> 00:17:27,903 These are delicate matters. 262 00:17:27,986 --> 00:17:31,824 We need funds just as the Republic does to pay for this war. 263 00:17:31,907 --> 00:17:34,034 I can give you the location of the secret accounts 264 00:17:34,117 --> 00:17:35,160 you are searching for 265 00:17:35,244 --> 00:17:37,913 so you can plead your case to the Senate. 266 00:17:37,996 --> 00:17:39,915 And you won't stand in my way? 267 00:17:39,998 --> 00:17:43,126 We'll even start paying the interest on our loans 268 00:17:43,210 --> 00:17:46,547 to show the Republic our full endorsement. 269 00:17:46,922 --> 00:17:48,882 What do you get out of this? 270 00:17:48,966 --> 00:17:52,594 Stability in unstable times. 271 00:17:52,678 --> 00:17:55,722 The location of the accounts are on this disk. 272 00:18:01,061 --> 00:18:04,106 Now, where were we? 273 00:18:09,027 --> 00:18:11,488 The Muun government has seized the accounts 274 00:18:11,572 --> 00:18:14,158 and arrested the heads of the Banking Clan. 275 00:18:14,241 --> 00:18:18,495 We are indebted to Rush Clovis for his service to our people. 276 00:18:18,579 --> 00:18:21,039 Well, I have done only what I thought was right. 277 00:18:21,123 --> 00:18:22,958 Considering the information, 278 00:18:23,041 --> 00:18:25,711 it appears that the Separatist government has agreed 279 00:18:25,794 --> 00:18:28,881 to allow you to be the new head of the banks. 280 00:18:28,964 --> 00:18:33,760 - And the Republic? - I can only give you my endorsement. 281 00:18:34,303 --> 00:18:37,264 Now, all that stands in your way is the Senate. 282 00:18:42,227 --> 00:18:44,521 Order! Order! 283 00:18:47,983 --> 00:18:50,402 - Good luck. - Thank you! 284 00:18:50,486 --> 00:18:53,155 Rush Clovis will now address the Senate. 285 00:18:54,156 --> 00:18:55,491 Traitor! 286 00:18:57,117 --> 00:18:58,494 Clovis? 287 00:18:59,995 --> 00:19:03,582 I come to you today with irrefutable evidence 288 00:19:03,665 --> 00:19:06,710 that the heads of the Banking Clan have been stealing funds 289 00:19:06,793 --> 00:19:09,296 and have virtually bankrupted the system. 290 00:19:10,005 --> 00:19:12,466 - What? - How dare you! 291 00:19:12,549 --> 00:19:15,844 I know the Muuns to be a good and honest people, 292 00:19:15,928 --> 00:19:20,808 and that it is the actions of only these unscrupulous few who are responsible. 293 00:19:20,891 --> 00:19:24,728 I humbly ask you for your nomination in taking over the banks. 294 00:19:24,812 --> 00:19:26,063 What can you do? 295 00:19:26,146 --> 00:19:27,606 I will restore order 296 00:19:27,689 --> 00:19:31,318 and return the banks back to secure and neutral negotiations 297 00:19:31,401 --> 00:19:32,444 and transactions. 298 00:19:32,528 --> 00:19:34,404 How can we trust you? 299 00:19:34,488 --> 00:19:35,948 I vow to be impartial 300 00:19:36,031 --> 00:19:38,951 and show no favor to either side in this war. 301 00:19:39,034 --> 00:19:41,537 But you have colluded with the Separatists! 302 00:19:42,496 --> 00:19:44,414 It is the Separatists' ties to Rush Clovis 303 00:19:44,498 --> 00:19:47,376 that has allowed them to accept this nomination. 304 00:19:47,459 --> 00:19:51,630 He also has the full support of the Muun people. 305 00:19:51,713 --> 00:19:54,216 And what of the Chancellor? 306 00:19:54,800 --> 00:19:58,136 I believe that in these dangerous times, 307 00:19:58,220 --> 00:20:01,306 the bank must be protected at all costs, 308 00:20:01,390 --> 00:20:04,977 and that a man who has no allegiance to either side 309 00:20:05,060 --> 00:20:09,356 and the support of the Muun people is our best hope. 310 00:20:09,439 --> 00:20:11,525 Then we shall put it to a vote. 311 00:20:23,370 --> 00:20:27,374 A resounding majority in support of the nomination. 312 00:20:45,976 --> 00:20:49,646 My boy, I can tell this has been a difficult time. 313 00:20:49,730 --> 00:20:52,691 I've known you too long not to see something is troubling you. 314 00:20:52,774 --> 00:20:55,527 Your Excellency, forgive me, 315 00:20:55,611 --> 00:20:59,364 but you have made a mistake by trusting Clovis. 316 00:20:59,448 --> 00:21:00,616 Have I? 317 00:21:00,699 --> 00:21:04,203 Rest assured, my public endorsement of Clovis 318 00:21:04,286 --> 00:21:07,873 is not the same as my private confidence in him. 319 00:21:07,956 --> 00:21:10,334 Then what exactly is going on here? 320 00:21:10,417 --> 00:21:12,878 We will watch him closely. 321 00:21:12,961 --> 00:21:15,547 I don't dispute your distrust of him. 322 00:21:15,631 --> 00:21:19,009 I think there is something we haven't unearthed yet, 323 00:21:19,092 --> 00:21:21,887 and I would very much like for it to surface. 324 00:21:21,970 --> 00:21:26,266 But people have been hurt, could be hurt, in the process. 325 00:21:26,683 --> 00:21:30,479 Let us make sure that doesn't happen, shall we?