1 00:00:17,603 --> 00:00:21,148 Corruption, discovered at the core of the Banking Clan. 2 00:00:21,607 --> 00:00:24,318 Reunited, Rush Clovis and Senator Amidala 3 00:00:24,401 --> 00:00:27,362 discover the full extent of the deception. 4 00:00:27,446 --> 00:00:29,823 Anakin Skywalker is sent to the rescue. 5 00:00:30,699 --> 00:00:34,578 He refuses to trust Clovis and asks Padmé not to work with him. 6 00:00:34,870 --> 00:00:38,832 Determined to save the banks, she refuses her husband's request, 7 00:00:38,916 --> 00:00:41,835 throwing their relationship into turmoil. 8 00:00:42,503 --> 00:00:45,422 Voted for by both the Separatists and the Republic, 9 00:00:45,506 --> 00:00:49,426 Rush Clovis is elected new leader of the Galactic Banking Clan. 10 00:00:50,010 --> 00:00:53,013 Now, all attention is focused on Scipio, 11 00:00:53,096 --> 00:00:56,183 as the important transfer of power begins. 12 00:01:20,207 --> 00:01:22,960 Welcome back to Scipio, Rush Clovis. 13 00:01:24,086 --> 00:01:26,755 Our Separatist government has great hopes for you. 14 00:01:26,839 --> 00:01:28,090 Thank you, Senator. 15 00:01:29,716 --> 00:01:31,677 Only you and Senator Amidala will be allowed 16 00:01:31,760 --> 00:01:33,846 to monitor the exchange proceedings. 17 00:01:34,388 --> 00:01:38,267 No forces on either side will be allowed into the neutral zone. 18 00:01:38,350 --> 00:01:41,520 Senator Amidala, we'll be right here if you should need us. 19 00:01:41,603 --> 00:01:43,397 Thank you, Commander. 20 00:02:06,420 --> 00:02:11,508 It is with great disappointment that I implement the following verdict. 21 00:02:12,843 --> 00:02:15,179 By decree of the Muun people, 22 00:02:15,262 --> 00:02:18,348 the five representatives standing before me 23 00:02:18,432 --> 00:02:20,976 are found guilty of embezzlement. 24 00:02:21,435 --> 00:02:23,979 They shall be imprisoned forthwith, 25 00:02:24,062 --> 00:02:29,151 and control of the banks shall transfer immediately to Rush Clovis, 26 00:02:29,234 --> 00:02:32,613 under the guidance of the Muun government. 27 00:02:40,954 --> 00:02:42,998 We are grateful to you, Clovis, 28 00:02:43,081 --> 00:02:46,210 for everything you have done for the Muun people. 29 00:02:46,668 --> 00:02:50,547 To have lost the banks would have been a historic disaster. 30 00:02:51,131 --> 00:02:54,468 I would like you to know I have no interest in controlling the banks. 31 00:02:54,885 --> 00:02:57,554 I'm simply here to reestablish order. 32 00:03:02,142 --> 00:03:05,103 Do you think our friend is up to the task? 33 00:03:05,813 --> 00:03:07,815 There are few men I have met in my career 34 00:03:07,898 --> 00:03:10,317 who are more dedicated to a cause than Clovis. 35 00:03:10,651 --> 00:03:14,947 Once he decides what he is fighting for, little will stop him from achieving it. 36 00:03:15,239 --> 00:03:18,742 Let us hope you are right, for all our sakes. 37 00:03:38,887 --> 00:03:43,475 Ah, Clovis, how are you liking your new office? 38 00:03:43,851 --> 00:03:47,688 I must say, you look very comfortable behind that desk. 39 00:03:47,771 --> 00:03:50,691 Count Dooku, what do I owe the pleasure? 40 00:03:51,108 --> 00:03:53,152 Come, come, my boy. 41 00:03:53,235 --> 00:03:55,612 You don't think I'd let such an important day pass 42 00:03:55,696 --> 00:03:58,240 without wishing you the best of luck? 43 00:03:58,699 --> 00:04:01,535 Thank you. But luck has nothing to do with it. 44 00:04:01,618 --> 00:04:03,954 The transfer has occurred without a hitch. 45 00:04:04,037 --> 00:04:05,747 Well, of course it has. 46 00:04:05,831 --> 00:04:09,126 The Separatists are fully behind your appointment. 47 00:04:09,209 --> 00:04:12,588 After all, aren't we the ones who put you there? 48 00:04:14,381 --> 00:04:16,175 For your support, I am grateful. 49 00:04:16,258 --> 00:04:19,386 But I now must lead without allegiance towards either side. 50 00:04:22,222 --> 00:04:24,141 Is that so? 51 00:04:24,224 --> 00:04:27,644 Quite the idealist you have become in so short a time. 52 00:04:28,145 --> 00:04:30,105 What do you want, Dooku? 53 00:04:30,230 --> 00:04:32,316 To collect on my investment. 54 00:04:32,399 --> 00:04:34,485 How do you think the Republic would like to know 55 00:04:34,568 --> 00:04:36,987 that it was I who supplied Rush Clovis 56 00:04:37,070 --> 00:04:40,699 with all the information he needed to topple the leaders of the bank? 57 00:04:40,782 --> 00:04:42,618 I will tell them myself. 58 00:04:42,701 --> 00:04:44,244 Oh, but you can't. 59 00:04:44,703 --> 00:04:48,373 I put you in power, you belong to me. 60 00:04:49,041 --> 00:04:52,419 And if you want to stay in control, you will do as I say. 61 00:04:52,836 --> 00:04:55,255 The banks will remain unbiased. 62 00:04:55,881 --> 00:05:00,844 Then I'm afraid the Separatists will be unable to pay the interest on our loans. 63 00:05:01,094 --> 00:05:03,055 But the banks will collapse and the... 64 00:05:03,138 --> 00:05:06,475 Not if you raise interest rates on the Republic. 65 00:05:06,600 --> 00:05:07,601 What? 66 00:05:07,851 --> 00:05:09,311 You know I can't do that. 67 00:05:09,603 --> 00:05:12,189 Oh, but you can, and you will. 68 00:05:12,481 --> 00:05:16,985 Or everything that you've fought so hard for will be destroyed. 69 00:05:30,999 --> 00:05:33,544 By the new order of the Traxus Division, 70 00:05:33,710 --> 00:05:35,921 and in an attempt to stabilize the banks, 71 00:05:36,296 --> 00:05:39,216 it is essential that interest rates on loans to the Republic 72 00:05:39,299 --> 00:05:40,884 be raised immediately. 73 00:05:41,802 --> 00:05:42,845 What? 74 00:05:43,053 --> 00:05:44,263 But you can't do that! 75 00:05:44,638 --> 00:05:45,639 Clovis! 76 00:05:46,515 --> 00:05:47,599 Clovis? 77 00:05:47,975 --> 00:05:49,726 What are you doing? 78 00:06:03,824 --> 00:06:05,367 This is an outrage! 79 00:06:05,492 --> 00:06:07,619 We warned you this would happen! 80 00:06:07,703 --> 00:06:09,913 And what of the Separatists? 81 00:06:10,372 --> 00:06:14,168 From the little information Senator Amidala has been able to establish, 82 00:06:14,251 --> 00:06:17,463 there will be no raise on their current loan. 83 00:06:18,130 --> 00:06:21,675 I knew from the beginning that Clovis would do this. 84 00:06:22,134 --> 00:06:24,511 We knew that Clovis would do this. 85 00:06:29,475 --> 00:06:32,227 Correct you might have been about Clovis. 86 00:06:32,811 --> 00:06:36,106 It's incredibly foolish for him to make a move like this so early. 87 00:06:36,356 --> 00:06:39,067 He will turn the whole Republic against him. 88 00:06:39,359 --> 00:06:44,156 Not clear to us are his objectives. Want this, he might. 89 00:06:44,948 --> 00:06:48,076 Something's wrong. This doesn't make sense. 90 00:06:48,494 --> 00:06:51,747 I would like to call for restraint 91 00:06:51,830 --> 00:06:54,792 and allow us time to analyze the situation. 92 00:07:12,559 --> 00:07:14,436 You may begin your attack. 93 00:07:14,520 --> 00:07:19,483 It is time to make Rush Clovis look like a powerful Separatist. 94 00:07:19,566 --> 00:07:21,318 Right away, sir. 95 00:07:28,116 --> 00:07:29,660 It looks like an invasion fleet, sir. 96 00:07:29,910 --> 00:07:31,662 We're caught out here in the open. 97 00:07:36,375 --> 00:07:39,711 Get the men off this landing pad and beyond the city gates. 98 00:07:50,889 --> 00:07:53,392 Senator Amidala, come in, please. 99 00:07:53,475 --> 00:07:54,852 What is it, Commander Thorn? 100 00:07:54,935 --> 00:07:57,187 We're under attack by the Separatist garrison. 101 00:07:57,521 --> 00:07:58,939 Looks to be a full invasion. 102 00:07:59,148 --> 00:08:00,440 Invasion? 103 00:08:00,524 --> 00:08:01,817 We can't get to you. 104 00:08:01,900 --> 00:08:04,778 I suggest you get to a ship as soon as you can. 105 00:08:28,260 --> 00:08:30,179 Ah! Let's move! Hurry! 106 00:08:58,999 --> 00:09:00,751 For the Republic! 107 00:09:34,326 --> 00:09:36,954 Our garrison has been attacked by the Separatists. 108 00:09:37,037 --> 00:09:39,456 And it appears they are staging an invasion of Scipio. 109 00:09:39,540 --> 00:09:40,916 An invasion? 110 00:09:41,291 --> 00:09:42,876 What do they hope to achieve? 111 00:09:43,377 --> 00:09:47,005 With this news, the Senate will vote immediately to attack Scipio. 112 00:09:47,339 --> 00:09:49,967 It appears war has already come to Scipio. 113 00:09:50,217 --> 00:09:52,219 I want you off that planet immediately. 114 00:09:52,553 --> 00:09:53,720 I can't. 115 00:09:54,179 --> 00:09:55,973 Surely you can get to a ship. 116 00:09:56,431 --> 00:09:59,268 General Skywalker, I'm afraid I'm trapped. 117 00:10:03,063 --> 00:10:04,648 Let me go! 118 00:10:05,315 --> 00:10:07,484 Invoke an emergency meeting of the Senate. 119 00:10:07,568 --> 00:10:09,403 There is no time to lose. 120 00:10:11,613 --> 00:10:15,742 I feel it is only right that you should handle this matter, my boy. 121 00:10:15,826 --> 00:10:18,245 A lot will be entrusted to you. 122 00:10:26,211 --> 00:10:27,296 Don't touch me. 123 00:10:29,590 --> 00:10:30,674 What have you done to her? 124 00:10:32,134 --> 00:10:34,636 Clovis, what is going on? 125 00:10:34,720 --> 00:10:36,680 I didn't want this, Padmé. 126 00:10:36,763 --> 00:10:40,517 Why don't you tell her what you did want and how you got it. 127 00:10:41,727 --> 00:10:43,061 Dooku? 128 00:10:46,482 --> 00:10:48,525 Padmé, this is not what it seems. 129 00:10:48,609 --> 00:10:50,986 Hasn't she joined our cause? 130 00:10:51,069 --> 00:10:55,199 Clovis here told me how instrumental you were in getting him to power. 131 00:10:55,282 --> 00:10:56,533 If I had known... 132 00:10:56,617 --> 00:10:59,244 Either you're with us, or you're against us. 133 00:10:59,328 --> 00:11:00,621 Arrest her. 134 00:11:00,704 --> 00:11:02,289 We can't do this, Dooku. 135 00:11:02,623 --> 00:11:04,833 The Separatist Senate will never approve. 136 00:11:06,043 --> 00:11:07,127 Hey. 137 00:11:11,840 --> 00:11:14,218 No, no! 138 00:11:15,719 --> 00:11:17,429 No! 139 00:11:19,515 --> 00:11:22,392 Are you insane? This was not part of the deal. 140 00:11:22,476 --> 00:11:24,061 What deal? 141 00:11:24,144 --> 00:11:25,938 What have you done here, Clovis? 142 00:11:26,021 --> 00:11:27,564 He's given us the banks. 143 00:11:28,106 --> 00:11:32,152 Gone are our debts, and gone is any credit for the Republic. 144 00:11:33,529 --> 00:11:36,448 All of your idealism was just a front. 145 00:11:36,990 --> 00:11:38,826 There was nothing I could do. 146 00:11:39,368 --> 00:11:42,412 Everyone has their price, my dear. 147 00:11:49,795 --> 00:11:53,215 It is with grave news I come before you. 148 00:11:53,924 --> 00:11:57,094 Count Dooku and his Separatist betrayers 149 00:11:57,177 --> 00:11:59,721 have manipulated us, my friends. 150 00:11:59,805 --> 00:12:02,057 The war must go to Scipio. 151 00:12:02,141 --> 00:12:04,768 Clovis has been their puppet of deceit, 152 00:12:04,852 --> 00:12:08,981 as the Separatists are currently invading Scipio. 153 00:12:09,064 --> 00:12:11,817 We must stop them and secure the planet. 154 00:12:11,900 --> 00:12:16,905 We have handed the entire economic system over to Count Dooku. 155 00:12:16,989 --> 00:12:19,616 We are doomed! Invade! 156 00:12:23,203 --> 00:12:25,205 As Supreme Chancellor, 157 00:12:25,289 --> 00:12:28,667 I must abide by the consensus of the Senate. 158 00:12:28,750 --> 00:12:31,962 We shall commence a mercy mission to Scipio 159 00:12:32,045 --> 00:12:35,257 to be led by General Anakin Skywalker. 160 00:12:36,049 --> 00:12:42,473 The banks will be secured at all costs. And the Republic will not crumble. 161 00:12:44,433 --> 00:12:47,060 We'll obtain victory! 162 00:12:47,769 --> 00:12:50,647 Yeah, war on Scipio! 163 00:12:53,233 --> 00:12:57,738 Great emotions you will find on Scipio, will you not? 164 00:12:59,615 --> 00:13:03,702 I am worried for Senator Amidala. I'm afraid we may be too late. 165 00:13:03,952 --> 00:13:09,583 Correct you were about Clovis. But let go of your selfishness you must 166 00:13:10,000 --> 00:13:12,044 if you are to see clearly. 167 00:13:12,586 --> 00:13:15,255 Not all is as it seems. 168 00:13:16,381 --> 00:13:18,217 I understand, Master. 169 00:13:45,619 --> 00:13:50,874 Lord Tyranus, the Republic fleet will be arriving shortly. 170 00:13:51,250 --> 00:13:52,876 Very good, my Lord. 171 00:13:52,960 --> 00:13:55,671 Clovis has blindly played his part, 172 00:13:55,754 --> 00:13:59,675 it now appears he coordinated the entire Separatist takeover. 173 00:14:00,926 --> 00:14:06,265 And because of this treachery, the banks will be firmly placed 174 00:14:06,640 --> 00:14:10,936 under the control of the Supreme Chancellor. 175 00:14:24,324 --> 00:14:26,243 Why are you doing this? 176 00:14:26,326 --> 00:14:28,453 You wouldn't understand. 177 00:14:28,912 --> 00:14:33,459 I had to strike a deal with Dooku. But don't worry, I am the one in control. 178 00:14:33,542 --> 00:14:36,253 As soon as things have settled down, I can get rid of him. 179 00:14:36,336 --> 00:14:38,005 And I'll control it all again. 180 00:14:38,088 --> 00:14:39,423 Listen to yourself. 181 00:14:39,506 --> 00:14:42,926 The Republic is sending its armada to take back the banks. 182 00:14:43,010 --> 00:14:46,638 You've brought war right where there cannot be war. 183 00:14:46,722 --> 00:14:50,058 Your actions have destroyed the banks once and for all. 184 00:15:00,569 --> 00:15:03,530 Rex, have you gotten a fix on Senator Amidala's position? 185 00:15:04,031 --> 00:15:06,283 We'll have a better lock once we get near the city. 186 00:15:06,366 --> 00:15:08,869 But initial scans suggest she's still alive, sir. 187 00:15:09,411 --> 00:15:10,454 Good. 188 00:15:10,537 --> 00:15:13,040 Hawk, we're gonna need air support once we're on the ground. 189 00:15:13,248 --> 00:15:16,376 You'll have it, General. Me and the boys are ready to fly. 190 00:15:52,412 --> 00:15:55,999 My Lord, we have fully engaged Republic forces. 191 00:15:56,083 --> 00:15:58,502 But we are suffering heavy losses. 192 00:15:58,585 --> 00:16:00,838 We have accomplished what we came here for. 193 00:16:00,921 --> 00:16:02,756 It is time to withdraw. 194 00:16:02,840 --> 00:16:07,761 But, sir, our forces are still engaged in battle on the planet. 195 00:16:08,303 --> 00:16:09,555 Leave them. 196 00:16:09,888 --> 00:16:12,015 As you wish, Count Dooku. 197 00:16:28,949 --> 00:16:32,536 Sir, a Republic attack fleet has just entered orbit, 198 00:16:32,619 --> 00:16:33,954 and is approaching the city. 199 00:16:36,039 --> 00:16:37,416 Get me Count Dooku. 200 00:16:37,499 --> 00:16:41,378 It appears Count Dooku has left the planet's surface. 201 00:16:41,462 --> 00:16:42,463 What? 202 00:16:42,546 --> 00:16:44,882 And the Separatist forces are in full retreat. 203 00:16:45,716 --> 00:16:47,551 We are alone. 204 00:17:16,747 --> 00:17:19,082 Rex, hold the droid forces here. 205 00:17:19,166 --> 00:17:21,627 - I'm gonna push on and get Padmé. - Copy that. 206 00:17:34,473 --> 00:17:36,099 Such plans I had. 207 00:17:37,226 --> 00:17:40,646 You know, I've spent so much of my life misunderstood. 208 00:17:41,688 --> 00:17:43,774 What will they say about me now? 209 00:17:43,857 --> 00:17:45,400 What will I have left behind? 210 00:17:46,151 --> 00:17:49,029 Clovis, you have to turn yourself in. 211 00:17:58,914 --> 00:18:00,541 It's over, Clovis. 212 00:18:11,802 --> 00:18:13,220 Stay away from me. 213 00:18:13,303 --> 00:18:16,056 I didn't do anything wrong. You have to believe me. 214 00:18:16,515 --> 00:18:18,851 You don't wanna do this. 215 00:18:19,101 --> 00:18:22,146 You don't understand. You've all been deceived. 216 00:18:22,229 --> 00:18:23,647 Yeah, by you. 217 00:18:23,981 --> 00:18:26,024 No! By Dooku. 218 00:18:27,734 --> 00:18:29,695 I'm not the villain here. Tell him, Padmé. 219 00:18:31,238 --> 00:18:32,489 Let me go, Clovis. 220 00:19:02,978 --> 00:19:04,188 No! 221 00:19:12,613 --> 00:19:14,990 I can't hold both of you. 222 00:19:17,284 --> 00:19:18,535 Let me go. 223 00:19:18,619 --> 00:19:20,370 No, Anakin, don't! 224 00:19:24,792 --> 00:19:26,126 Try and climb. 225 00:19:28,754 --> 00:19:30,130 I am. 226 00:19:30,422 --> 00:19:31,965 I'm losing you. 227 00:19:32,841 --> 00:19:34,718 I'm sorry, Padmé. 228 00:19:36,595 --> 00:19:37,596 No! 229 00:19:51,819 --> 00:19:54,363 It's okay. You're okay. 230 00:19:54,446 --> 00:19:57,324 I'm sorry, Anakin. I'm sorry. 231 00:19:58,283 --> 00:20:00,994 It's over now. It's all over now. 232 00:20:06,834 --> 00:20:10,921 It is clear to the Banking Clan it was Rush Clovis 233 00:20:11,004 --> 00:20:14,967 who was behind the corruption that almost caused our collapse. 234 00:20:15,050 --> 00:20:19,763 In hope of a better tomorrow, we cede control of the banks 235 00:20:19,847 --> 00:20:23,684 to the office of the Chancellor of the Galactic Republic. 236 00:20:27,146 --> 00:20:33,986 It is with great humility that I take on this immense responsibility. 237 00:20:34,695 --> 00:20:37,990 Rest assured, when the Clone Wars end, 238 00:20:38,073 --> 00:20:41,702 I shall reinstate the banks as we once knew them. 239 00:20:42,619 --> 00:20:45,747 But during these treacherous times, 240 00:20:46,331 --> 00:20:48,959 we cannot, in good conscience, allow our money 241 00:20:49,042 --> 00:20:53,964 to fall under the manipulations of a madman like Count Dooku 242 00:20:54,047 --> 00:20:55,966 or Separatist control again. 243 00:21:00,137 --> 00:21:05,893 May there be prosperity and stability at all our Republic lands. 244 00:21:06,393 --> 00:21:10,230 May our people be free and safe. 245 00:21:11,064 --> 00:21:13,484 Long live the banks. 246 00:21:13,567 --> 00:21:17,488 Long live the banks! Long live the banks! 247 00:21:17,571 --> 00:21:18,947 Long live the banks!