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CLOSE SHOT - SCREEN IN NABOO BOX
Small red digits and diagrams fall into rows and columns
against a blue field. The information flashes and blinks.
PALPATINE
(os)
Again, we are dealing with not only the
entire army of the Trade Federation,
which is composed of the Neimoidians AND
their partners, but also the armies of an
undetermined confederate force.
CLOSE UP - QUEEN AMIDALA
QUEEN AMIDALA rolls her eyes back to PALPATINE.
PALPATINE
(os)
The Trade Federation alone has enough
funds to build a fleet like those from
1,000 years ago.
CLOSE UP - PALPATINE
PALPATINE leans against the front of his platform.
PALPATINE
We are going to have to assemble a fleet
to match. That means 1,000 ships from 100
worlds.
I ask now that we vote on the matter...
(beat)
A mandatory draft from member worlds to
accompany the Republic fleet.
MEDIUM SHOT - MAIN PLATFORM
PALPATINE
We are dealing with the fate of the
galaxy here. We cannot allow the Trade
Federation to simply roll across the
Republic.
(beat)
Vote now.
(beat)
Vote for the reinstatement of the reserve
fleet.
WIDE SHOT - SENATE CHAMBER
There is some soft discussion followed by a period of
silence.
A low tone sounds.
MEDIUM SHOT - MAIN PLATFORM
PALPATINE looks up as this low tone sounds for a second time.
CLOSE UP - PALPATINE
The tone sounds for a third time.
PALPATINE looks across the SENATE.
PALPATINE
I am disappointed with you. I am
disappointed with all of you. This is
not simply a matter for the outer rim
colony worlds.
(beat)
Yes, it starts there, but within five
commercial years the inner core worlds
will be battling with the Federation.
MEDIUM SHOT - BRAKIRI BOX
BRAKIRI SENATOR
You do not know that!
(beat)
You do not know that!
CLOSE UP - BRAKIRI SENATOR
BRAKIRI SENATOR
Maybe they will stop!
(beat)
Maybe they will stop!
(beat)
You want to get us all involved!
(beat)
You want to get us all involved!
(beat)
We are small.
The SENATOR motions toward himself.
BRAKIRI SENATOR
Maybe they will not notice us. They will
pass us by. But, you want us to get big.
You want us to get squashed. You want
them to notice us. You want them to see
us.
(beat)
We have not attacked them. Maybe they
will not attack us. Maybe.
(beat)
They have power. They are powerful.
Very powerful. You want us to fight
them. No.
(beat)
They have not attacked US!!!
The SENATOR motions toward himself again.
MEDIUM SHOT - PALPATINE
PALPATINE
Is that what you think?
(beat)
You will not get involved because they
have not attacked your world?
There is discussion and agreement in the SENATE.
PALPATINE
You are scared.
(beat)
You think that they will just pass you
by?
CLOSE UP - PALPATINE
PALPATINE
The attacks have been on small worlds.
They have been attacking the weak. They
have not struck any major worlds yet.
They are hitting the small planets....
the ones which cannot defend themselves.
CLOSE UP - QUEEN AMIDALA
AMIDALA watches PALPATINE. She slightly snarls.
CLOSE UP - PALPATINE
PALPATINE
They are coming for you. If you think
that you are not involved, you are wrong.
It is just a matter of time.
(beat)
They are hitting the small worlds. You
must show them that you have power. You
must become powerful.
CLOSE UP - DILGAR SENATOR
DILGAR SENATOR
Show us your power! Show us that you
have equal power.
MEDIUM SHOT - PALPATINE
PALPATINE
I will.
(beat)
I am going to ask you to vote again. Let
us see if the result will be any
different. Together, we will become
powerful.
There is discussion and a pause.
Three low tones sound.
CLOSE UP - PALPATINE
PALPATINE looks down and shakes his head.
MEDIUM SHOT - PALPATINE
PALPATINE
Why are you here?
(beat)
Why are you even here!
(beat)
You do not care. You have no interest in
the Republic.
(beat)
We are going to vote again... and
again... and again.
(beat)
I can motion for a vote up to 70 times...
and I will.
CLOSE UP - PALPATINE
PALPATINE
Vote now.
CUT TO:
INT. JEDI TEMPLE - TRAINING WELL - WIDE SHOT - OBI-WAN AND
ATKINSON RAIN
OBI-WAN KENOBI and ATKINSON RAIN slowly circle each other.
The are tired of this fight and want an end.
MEDIUM SHOT - OBI-WAN KENOBI
OBI-WAN, tired, holds his lightsabre in a low guard. He is
waiting for ATKINSON.
MEDIUM SHOT - ATKINSON RAIN
ATKINSON is tired as well. Her sabre is held at her waist.
She waits for OBI-WAN.
MEDIUM SHOT - OBI-WAN AND ATKINSON RAIN
The two circle around each other, wanting their opponent to
make the next move.
CLOSE UP - OBI-WAN KENOBI
OBI-WAN lets out a breath, slowly.
MEDIUM SHOT - OBI-WAN KENOBI
OBI-WAN lifts his sabre up, attempting to strike at ATKINSON.
MEDIUM SHOT - OBI-WAN AND ATKINSON RAIN
Obi-Wan's blade comes down. ATKINSON brings up her sabre,
catching Obi-Wan's. She moves to the side and guides Obi-
Wan's blade down with her own sabre.
MEDIUM SHOT - ATKINSON RAIN
ATKINSON swings her right arm at OBI-WAN. The physical blow
and an accompanying Force impact send OBI-WAN stumbling back.
MEDIUM SHOT - OBI-WAN
OBI-WAN rolls to a stop near the platform's edge. His sabre,
still lit, continues to roll.
CLOSE SHOT - OBI-WAN'S SABRE
OBI-WAN grabs his sabre, just prior to it rolling over the
edge.
CLOSE UP - OBI-WAN
Obi-Wan's eyes dart back and forth. This fight is familiar.
Unwanted memories flood into his consciousness.
MEDIUM SHOT - OBI-WAN
OBI-WAN turns his head back toward ATKINSON RAIN, tired.
MEDIUM SHOT - OBI-WAN AND ATKINSON RAIN
ATKINSON stands behind OBI-WAN, her sabre ignited at her
side, slack in her left hand. She is breathing hard.
CLOSE UP - ATKINSON RAIN
That tendril of hair is still in her eyes. Her mouth is
open.
MEDIUM SHOT - OBI-WAN AND ATKINSON RAIN
ATKINSON, her sabre still on, paces over to OBI-WAN.
She stands over him.
CLOSE SHOT - ATKINSON'S HAND
ATKINSON reaches out, extending her right hand down to OBI-
WAN.
CLOSE UP - OBI-WAN
OBI-WAN looks up at ATKINSON and her hand. He is unsure. He
questions her actions and her motives. His brow is heavy.
He thinks.
He is tired.
CLOSE SHOT - ATKINSON'S HAND
Obi-Wan's arm shoots up. Their hands connect.
MEDIUM SHOT - OBI-WAN AND ATKINSON RAIN
ATKINSON lifts OBI-WAN to his feet. OBI-WAN quickly dusts
himself off.
MEDIUM SHOT - OBI-WAN AND ATKINSON RAIN
A profile view, the two stand next to each other, their
sabres still burning at their sides.
OBI-WAN is tired and confused. ATKINSON shows a hint of a
cautious smile.
CLOSE SHOT - ATKINSON'S SABRE
ATKINSON slides her finger to the power button, shutting off
her blade.
CLOSE UP - ATKINSON RAIN
Atkinson's eyes come up from her sabre to OBI-WAN, seeking
acceptance. Her pouting lips smile.
CLOSE SHOT - OBI-WAN'S SABRE
OBI-WAN slowly brings his finger over the activation switch.
His sabre cuts off.
CLOSE UP - OBI-WAN
OBI-WAN looks up at ATKINSON, from his sabre. He gives her a
tired and worried smile.
CLOSE UP - OBI-WAN AND ATKINSON RAIN
A profile view, the two stand facing each other, their battle
over.
A tone from the Senate Chamber sounds just before we
CUT TO:
INT. SENATE BUILDING - SENATE CHAMBER - MEDIUM SHOT -
PALPATINE
The tone sounds two more times. PALPATINE is annoyed. He is
tired. He is upset. He is angry.
PALPATINE speaks in a short, blunt voice.
PALPATINE
Again.
There is a pause followed by the same three tones. PALPATINE
breathes a dead breath.
PALPATINE
Again.
The three tones sound once more.
PALPATINE
Again.
The tones sound again.
CLOSE UP - PALPATINE
PALPATINE
Again.
The tones sound again.
PALPATINE
Again.
The tones sound again.
PALPATINE
Again.
The tones sound again.
CLOSE UP - QUEEN AMIDALA
AMIDALA watches PALPATINE, as his rage and frustration grows.
She blinks each time PALPATINE speaks.
PALPATINE
(os)
Again.
AMIDALA locks in her vote.
The three tones sound.
PALPATINE
(os)
Again.
AMIDALA locks in her vote.
The three tones sound.
PALPATINE
(os)
Again.
AMIDALA locks in her vote.
The three tones sound.
AMIDALA breathes and slightly shakes her head side to side.
CLOSE UP - ANAKIN
ANAKIN watches AMIDALA and PALPATINE. He does not
understand.
PALPATINE
(os)
Again.
The tones sound.
CLOSE UP - JASTER MAREEL
JASTER watches PALPATINE. He is worried.
PALPATINE
(os)
Again.
The tones sound.
CLOSE UP - PALPATINE
PALPATINE is reaching his breaking point.
PALPATINE
Again!
The tones sound.
PALPATINE grinds his teeth, furious. He looks down and
pauses there. Then, suddenly, lifts his head up.
MEDIUM SHOT - PALPATINE
Palpatine's hands grip the edge of his platform tightly.
PALPATINE
I hope that you are happy! I hope that
you are all very pleased with
yourselves!!!
(beat)
Again!!!
A long neutral tone sounds immediately.
PALPATINE slams his fist into his platform. He breathes
quickly and frantically.
CLOSE UP - PALPATINE
The CAMERA rotates around PALPATINE as he stares down,
shaking his head, holding back tears.
MEDIUM SHOT - AMIDALA
AMIDALA watches PALPATINE and sniffles. She brushes a tear
out of her eye with her right hand.
MEDIUM SHOT - ANAKIN
ANAKIN looks at AMIDALA. His eyes then look down, upset. He
frowns and breathes.
MEDIUM SHOT - JASTER
JASTER looks up at the broken PALPATINE. He swallows.
CLOSE UP - PALPATINE
PALPATINE looks up. He wipes his eyes with both hands. He
takes a long breath and blows it out through his mouth.
MEDIUM SHOT - PALPATINE
PALPATINE
Do you know what you have done?
(beat)
Do you know what you have done?
CLOSE UP - PALPATINE
CHANCELLOR PALPATINE looks across the SENATE, awaiting an
answer. None comes.
MEDIUM SHOT - PALPATINE
PALPATINE
You all have just killed the Republic.
(beat)
You all have just signed its death
sentence.
(beat)
I thank those who voted in favor of the
draft, but you are few.
CLOSE SHOT - PALPATINE
PALPATINE
The future of the Republic has been
seriously called into question. I do not
know if the Republic will survive this
conflict intact.
(beat)
And, I do not know how many of you care.
(beat)
I don't see how the Republic will be able
to operate. You all follow your own
separate agendas. Few, if any, work for
the good of the State.
(beat)
This Senate no longer operates or
functions. It was not Valorum who was
weak or incompetent. It is the Senate
itself that is weak and incompetent.
There is soft discussion and disagreement in the SENATE.
PALPATINE
Quiet!
WIDE SHOT - SENATE CHAMBER
PALPATINE
I vowed, when I was elected to this
position, that I would be a strong leader
and bring order and control to this Body.
(beat)
I did not lie.
(beat)
I will bring order and control...
WIDE SHOT - NABOO BOX
PALPATINE
(os)
... to this Body.
MEDIUM SHOT - PALPATINE
PALPATINE
I will not let the Republic die.
(beat)
I will break with tradition. I will
fight. I don't expect any help or any
praise. Who, if any of you, are with me?
PALPATINE looks across the SENATE, his head slightly tilted.
He hopes for a response.
MEDIUM SHOT - AMIDALA
QUEEN AMIDALA speaks in a soft but powerful voice.
AMIDALA
I am with you, Chancellor. You know
that.
(beat)
Naboo will give the Republic whatever
resources that it needs...
WIDE SHOT - BRAKIRI DELEGATION
The BRAKIRI REPRESENTATIVE interrupts Queen Amidala's speech.
BRAKIRI SENATOR
Yes... Naboo will comply. Naboo has no
ships. What will Naboo donate to this
war effort? What ships will Naboo give
to the Republic? Naboo has no fleet!
(beat)
Hmmm?
CLOSE UP - AMIDALA
QUEEN AMIDALA replies quickly.
AMIDALA
You are correct. Naboo has no war fleet.
We have not had one in over 1,000 years.
(beat)
We will donate whatever we can to the
Republic.
MEDIUM SHOT - BRAKIRI SENATOR
The BRAKIRI looks sheepish as AMIDALA speaks.
AMIDALA
(os)
We have no capital ships and limited
starfighters, but we will donate pilots,
supplies, resources...
CLOSE UP - AMIDALA
AMIDALA
And whatever it takes to win.
CLOSE UP - PALPATINE
PALPATINE smiles.
MEDIUM SHOT - BRAKIRI SENATOR
The BRAKIRI looks about and composes himself, deciding what
to say.
BRAKIRI SENATOR
Thank you. Yes, that is very well and
good. Still, good intentions will not
win this conflict.
(beat)
I still see no power. I see an old man
and a foolish girl. I see no power. You
two can fight your little war, but until
we see power we will abstain.
(beat)
We will have no part in this.
(beat)
Not until we see this power.
MEDIUM SHOT - PALPATINE
PALPATINE stands there. He says nothing. He stands there,
thinking.
A voice speaks up.
BAIL ORGANA
(os)
Power.
WIDE SHOT - ALDERAAN BOX
BAIL ORGANA, representative of Alderaan, maneuvers his box
about, around the main platform.
BAIL ORGANA
Power.
(beat)
Power was spoken of earlier and now, just
again. Power is a funny thing. It all
depends on your point of view. From one
angle, one may have all the power in the
Universe. From another, one has none.
And, it can all change in an instant.
(beat)
Like now for example.
The Alderaan box passes by the Naboo box.
MEDIUM SHOT - ALDERAAN AND NABOO BOXES
SENATOR ORGANA slows his box as he nears QUEEN AMIDALA.
CLOSE UP - BAIL ORGANA
BAIL ORGANA bows his head and smiles.
CLOSE UP - QUEEN AMIDALA
QUEEN AMIDALA replies with the same show of respect.
MEDIUM SHOT - BAIL ORGANA
BAIL ORGANA speaks in a projected voice.
BAIL ORGANA
Alderaan hands over total control of its
royal fleet to the Galactic Republic.
(beat)
That's 300 ships at your disposal... 300
of the big Alderaanian ones.
The SENATE begins to discuss this turn of events rather
loudly.
MEDIUM SHOT - PALPATINE
PALPATINE smiles.
PALPATINE
Thank you. Thank you.
CLOSE UP - PALPATINE
PALPATINE
The Republic thanks you, Bail Organa.
(beat)
And the Republic thanks Alderaan.
CLOSE UP - CLOSER ON PALPATINE
PALPATINE
I pray that both you and Alderaan get
what you deserve.
CLOSE UP - JASTER MAREEL
JASTER watches PALPATINE, the CAMERA pushing in, knowing
there is something about Palpatine's words.
CLOSE UP - SENATE GUARD
The CAMERA pushes in on ONE OF THE GUARDS. We can just
barely see that it is NELL WYNDSUNG inside the helmet, and he
is smiling.
MEDIUM SHOT - BAIL ORGANA
BAIL ORGANA stands in the front of his box, a thin smile is
on his face, under a look of gravity.
MEDIUM SHOT - PALPATINE
PALPATINE folds his arms behind his back and smiles.
PALPATINE
Well...
(beat)
One old man...
(beat)
One foolish girl...
(beat)
And 300 ships.
MEDIUM SHOT - CORELLIAN SENATOR
The CORELLIAN SENATOR, a man not much older than Bail Organa,
looks about, thinking. He debates his course of action in
his mind, hesitating.
He shakes his head back and forth, finally deciding. He
shouts in a blunt voice... no looking back and no regrets.
CORELLIAN SENATOR
600!
CLOSE UP - PALPATINE
PALPATINE turns to the Corellian box.
WIDE SHOT - SENATE CHAMBER
The Corellian box maneuvers about, toward the central
platform, near the Naboo and Alderaanian boxes.
MEDIUM SHOT - CORELLIAN SENATOR
The CORELLIAN SENATOR looks to BAIL ORGANA, a sly look on his
face.
MEDIUM SHOT - BAIL ORGANA
BAIL ORGANA gives the CORELLIAN SENATOR a questioning and
superior look.
CLOSE UP - CORELLIAN SENATOR
CORELLIAN SENATOR
I'm not going to let Corellia be outdone
by Alderaan.
The CORELLIAN SENATOR glances over to BAIL ORGANA.
CLOSE UP - BAIL ORGANA
BAIL ORGANA gives the CORELLIAN a smug look.
MEDIUM SHOT - CORELLIAN SENATOR
CORELLIAN SENATOR
Corellia will match the number of ships
donated by the Alderaanians.
(beat)
The big Corellian ones.
The SENATE begins to talk.
MEDIUM SHOT - PALPATINE
PALPATINE smiles.
PALPATINE
So, that's 600 ships added to the
Republic's existing fleet.
(beat)
I'd like make note that the Republic's
Charter does state that every member
world owes one ship, Cruiser or larger to
the defense of the Republic. Many of you
have donated that single ship, but many
have not. I expect that ship in orbit of
Coruscant by the next session... And I
don't want to see any ancient soddered up
vessels. I want recent top of the line
warships.
(beat)
Some of you who already have donated your
ship will have to send another.
CLOSE UP - QUEEN AMIDALA
PALPATINE
(os)
And if you can't pay up on that ship, I
expect to see resources and supplies in
lieu of it.
AMIDALA nods to Palpatine's words.
MEDIUM SHOT - PALPATINE
PALPATINE leans on the edge of his platform.
PALPATINE
So...
(beat)
One crazy old man...
(beat)
One childish foolish girl...
(beat)
600 ships from two Inner Core worlds...
(beat)
And one Cruiser from every member planet.
CLOSE UP - PALPATINE
PALPATINE
There's your power.
WIDE SHOT - SENATE CHAMBER
The SENATE loudly discusses their choices and actions.
CUT TO:
INT. JEDI TEMPLE - TRAINING WELL - WIDE SHOT - OBI-WAN AND
ATKINSON RAIN
OBI-WAN and ATKINSON sit together near the edge of the stone
platform, their legs hanging over.
MEDIUM SHOT - ATKINSON RAIN
ATKINSON turns to OBI-WAN and runs her left hand through her
hair, a sorry smile across her face.
MEDIUM SHOT - OBI-WAN KENOBI
OBI-WAN turns to ATKINSON. He raises his eyebrows and smiles
a pleasant smile.
MEDIUMS SHOT - OBI-WAN AND ATKINSON RAIN
The two look at each other.
ATKINSON speaks in a timid voice.
ATKINSON RAIN
So...
OBI-WAN takes his time to reply.
OBI-WAN
So...
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