Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith Page #9

MON MOTHMA:

What he means to say is that we do notknow where the Jedi stand in all this.

PADME:

I only wish to discuss this with one...

one I trust.

GIDDEAN DANU:

Going against the Chancellor without thesupport of the Jedi is risky.

PADME:

In truth, the Jedi aren't any happierwith the situation than we are...

CHI EEKWAY:

Patience, Senator.

FANG ZAR:

We have so many Senators on our side,

surely that will pursuade the Chancellor.

BANA BREEMU:

When you present the "petition of the twothousand" to the Chancellor, things maychange.

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BAIL ORGANA:

Let us see what we can accomplish in theSenate, before we include the Jedi.

Padme takes a deep breath in frustration anddisappointment.

EXT. CORUSCANT - CLONE LANDING PLATFORM - DAY

Anakin and Obi-Wan walk onto a landing platformoverlooking a docking bay where THOUSANDS OF CLONE TROOPSand armored weapons, tanks, etc., are being loaded onto amassive REPUBLIC ASSAULT SHIP.

ANAKIN:

You're going to need me on this one,

Master.

OBI-WAN KENOBI

Oh, I agree. However, it may turn outjust to be a wild bantha chase.

Obi-Wan starts to turn and leave.

ANAKIN:

Master!

Obi-Wan stops and Anakin walks over to him.

ANAKIN:

Master, I've disappointed you. I haven’t

been very appreciative of your training.

I’ve been arrogant and I apologize. I've

just been so frustrated with the Council.

But your friendship, it means everything

to me.

OBI-WAN KENOBI

You are strong and wise, Anakin, and I amvery proud of you. I have trained yousince you were a boy. I have taught youeverything I know, and you have become afar greater Jedi than I could ever hopeto be... and you have saved my life moretimes than I can remember. But be

patient, Anakin. It won't be long beforethe Council makes you a Jedi Master.

Obi-Wan starts down the ramp, then turns back.

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OBI-WAN KENOBI

Don't worry. I have enough Clones withme to take three systems the size ofUtapau. I think I'll be able to handle

the situation, even without your help.

ANAKIN:

Well, there's always a first time.

Obi-Wan laughs. They talk for a few more minutes beforeAnakin watches Obi-Wan depart.

ANAKIN:

Obi-Wan, may the Force be with you.

OBI-WAN

Good-bye, old friend. May the Force bewith you.

Obi-Wan heads down a ramp toward the waiting Republiccruiser.

EXT. CORUSCANT - CLONE LANDING PLATFORM - DAY

The Republic cruiser lifts off and heads for space.

INT. REPUBLIC BATTLE CRUISER - HANGAR -SPACE

CLONE TROOPERS stand at attention in rows on the floor of

the hangar deck, waiting to board landing craft.

Obi-Wan stands next to his BLUE JEDI FIGHTER talking toSEVERAL CLONE COMMANDERS with their helmets off.

A hologram of the planet Utapau is projected by R4-G9

into the middle of the hangar.

CLONE COMMANDER CODY

Fortunately, most of the cities areconcentrated on this small continent

here... on the far side.

OBI-WAN KENOBI

I'll keep them distracted until you getthere. Just don't take too long.

CLONE COMMANDER CODY

Come on, boss, when have I ever let youdown?

They laugh.

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OBI-WAN

Cato Nemoidia... for starters.

Obi-Wan climbs into his Jedi Fighter.

CLONE COMMANDER CODY

That was Anakin who was late, I believe.

OBI-WAN

Very well, the burden is on me not todestroy all the droids before you getthere.

CLONE COMMANDER CODY

I'm counting on it, sir.

EXT. JEDI FIGHTER - SPACE

Obi-Wan blasts the BLUE JEDI FIGHTER out of the RepublicBattle Cruiser and into the hyperspace ring. He heads

for the planet Utapau.

EXT. UTAPAU - SPACE

Obi-Wan blasts out of his Starfighter’s hyperspace ringand heads for the planet Utapau. The Blue Fighter skimsover the planet's surface, flat except for a few giantsinkholes.

INT. UTAPAU-LANDING PLATFORM-DAY

Obi-Wan lands his ship on a Platform projecting out ofthe side of a giant sinkhole.

All is quiet. A local administrator, TION MEDON, comes

out to greet the ship.

Obi-Wan climbs out of his Fighter as a SHORT GROUND CREWlooks over his ship.

On a ledge above the landing platform, GRIEVOUS'sBODYGUARDS watch as Obi-Wan talks to Tion Medon.

TION MEDON:

Greetings, young Jedi. What brings youto our remote sanctuary?

OBI-WAN KENOBI

Unfortunately, the war.

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TION MEDON:

There is no war here unless you'vebrought it with you.

OBI-WAN KENOBI

With your kind permission, I should likesome fuel and to use your city as a baseas I search nearby systems for GeneralGrievous.

A GROUND CREW rushes out and refuels Obi-Wan’s Fighter.

Tion Medon leans close to Obi-Wan and speaks quietly.

TION MEDON:

He is here! We are being held hostage.

They are watching us.

OBI-WAN KENOBI

I understand.

TION MEDON:

The tenth level... thousands of Battle

Droids.

OBI-WAN KENOBI

Tell your people to take shelter. If youhave warriors, now is the time.

Obi-Wan starts back toward his Starfighter as Tion Medon

leaves the platform.

GRIEVOUS'S BODYGUARDS retreat to the overhead platform.

Obi-Wan climbs back into his BLUE JEDI FIGHTER. His

Astro Unit (R4-G9) turns to him.

OBI-WAN KENOBI

Geenine, take the Fighter back to the

ship. I'm staying here. Tell Cody I'vemade contact.

The little Astromech BEEPS a reply.

EXT. OBSERVATION DECK - UTAPAU

On a high balcony, Tion Medon looks down on the landingplatform.

A few steps behind him stands one of Grievouu's

Bodguards. They watch the canopy lower.

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TION MEDON:

I told you, all he wanted was fuel.

BODYGUARD:

What was his name?

TION MEDON:

He did not say.

They watch as the BLUE JEDI FIGHTER takes off.

INT. LANDING PLATFORM - HALLWAY- UTAPAU

Obi-Wan also watches his ship take off. He’s hiding inthe hallway. He quietly moves farther into the city.

EXT. UTAPAU STAIRWAY - SINKHOLE RIM

Obi-Wan quickly rushes up a stairway cut into the side ofthe sinkhole. From an alcove he carefully surveys thecity, then quickly moves on.

INT. CONFERENCE ROOM - GRAND CHAMBER - UTAPAU

General Grievous stands before the COUNCIL OF

SEPARATISTS, including NUTE GUNRAY, RUNE HAAKO, POGGLE

THE LESSER, SHU MAI, SAN HILL, PO NUDO, WAT TAMBOR, and

PASSEL ARGENTE.

Obi-Wan hides above the assembly and watches intently.

GENERAL GRIEVOUS

It won't be long before the armies of theRepublic track us here. I am sending youto the Mustafar system in the Outer Rim.

It is a volcanic planet which generates agreat deal of scanning interference. You

will be safe there.

NUTE GUNRAY:

Safe? Chancellor Palpatine managed toescape your grip, General, without CountDooku. I have doubts about your abilityto keep us safe.

GENERAL GRIEVOUS

Be thankful, Viceroy, you have not foundyourself in my grip. Your ship iswaiting.

Obi-Wan is deep in thought about what action to take.

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INT. TENTH LEVEL - CONTROL CENTER

The JEDI removes his cloak and jumps down behind thecyborg GENERAL.

OBI-WAN

Hello, there!

GENERAL GRIEVOUS

General Kenobi, you are a bold one. I

find your behavior bewildering. Surelyyou realize you're doomed.

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