Here's yet another re-released photonovel from the CTU saga...this time, Jack find himself in trouble with the Geonosians. Well, I won't reveal more, you have to read through it yourself. ;-)
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And now...
Jack Phoenix is in Geonosis, searching for evidence that would link the Trade Federation and the Geonosians with each other.
Jack Phoenix (thinking): Well, well, what do my eyes see...a whole droid factory. This is all the evidence I really need.
While eyeing the huge droid factory, Jack doesn't seem to notice that he's actually standing on a slowly-moving platform...
Geonosian Guard: Work faster, the boss wants to be able to produce twice this amount per day!
Geonosian Worker: I am, sir! It's just that...the machines aren't exactly in the best possible shape, and thus they're rather slow.
Jack (thinking): Boss, huh? I wonder who is their boss...Nute Gunray of the Trade Federation?
Jack: Aaaaaah!
THUD! Jack falls down, right in the front of the Geonosians...
Geonosian Worker: We have an intruder!
Geonosian Guard: I'll deal with him, but call for backup in any case, worker.
Jack: Not another step or I'll shoot! You know well that I mean it!
Nevertheless, Jack decides to shoot the Geonosian Guard, but then the cowardly worker attacks him...
Jack: You're gonna have to pay for that, traitor!
Jack: Say hello to your buddies.
Geonosian Worker: Please, no!
Jack: So much for that, hah! A bunch of losers.
However, Jack forgets totally about the backup the Geonosians called for...
Jack: Gack! Argh, my throat...
Geonosian on the right: Strike him, quick!
Jack: Aaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhh!
Geonosian on the left: Now what?
Geonosian on the right: We'll take him to the interrogation room and let the boss handle the rest.
Jack: Ouch...my head....where am I?
Jack: You! I remember everything!
Geonosian Guard: You are just about to enter the world of pain...
Jack: If you think that I'll break under torture, you have mistaken. You don't know me at all.
Jack: Dammit, it's getting hot in here!
Geonosian: Heh heh heh...enjoy your stay.
Count Dooku: Hello there, agent.
Jack: Aaarrrggh!
Jack: Ugh...Count Dooku? Are you by any chance behind this?
Dooku: All is possible, my friend.
Dooku: I can, however, free you. All you need to do is to join us in our quest.
Jack: Your quest for what, destroying the Republic? Never!
Dooku: You really leave me with only one option, my friend.
Jack: I'm not your friend! Now get lost!
Dooku: As you wish...
Jack: Hey, wait for a moment!
Jack: Dammit!
Count Dooku keeps walking along the hallway and doesn't notice another CTU agent who's hiding in the shadows.
Burt Reynolds: Phew, just in time!
Burt: Don't move, I'm gonna free you now.
Jack: Uh, thanks. Who are you, by the way?
Burt: Just Burt Reynolds, one of your friendly neighborhood CTU agents.
Jack: Oh, I see.
THUD!Jack: C r a p...
Burt: You okay? I mean, okay enough to walk?
Jack: Y-yeah...I think so.
Burt: Come on, we gotta get moving before those damn Geonosians notice that you've escaped.
Burt: We're gonna run to the speeder and grab it as soon as I've notified CTU of our location. And when the guards have gone to a break.
Jack: Mmhhh, okay.
Burt: This is agent Burt Reynolds. I'm on Geonosis with a former CTU agent named Jack Phoenix. We need backup, there's an entire droid army against us here.
Jack: This one?
Burt: Yeah, looks good enough for us.
Burt: Hold tight, it's gonna be one wild ride!
Jack: The h e l l is this...
Burt: Ow, my head!
Burt: Who leaves a rusty vechile of some sort in the middle of the Geonosian desert, honestly?
Jack: I'd like to know that too...
Geonosian Worker: Hold it right there, prisoners! You're coming with us!
Burt: I'd like to see
that happen! Who's gonna force us, you?
Jack: Bring it on, we're not afraid of you.
Geonosian Guard: As you wish...
Meanwhile, CTU agent Celnah Qualus goes to check his new messages
Celnah: Hmm...one from Geonosis...they weren't supposed to contact me yet. I wonder who it might be?
Burt Reynolds' Hologram: This is agent Burt Reynolds. I'm on Geonosis with a former CTU agent named Jack Phoenix. We need backup, there's an entire droid army against us here.
Celnah: Holy...
Celnah takes out his gun and shoots the workstation in order to hide the message from other CTU agents.
Celnah: I really hope that I managed to save my neck...
Celnah: Uh, excuse me, sir?
Joseph Auda: Yes, what is it?
Celnah: My workstation suddenly blew up and now I'm unable to continue my work.
Joseph: Hmm, I see. Please take me to your workstation, agent, and I'll look into the issue.
Celnah: Well?
Joseph: You're right, nothing.
Joseph: However, that shouldn't stop your work. Come on, we'll need to talk to the Director.
Dakar Dolan: Hold on, I gotta finish this call first.
Soon:
Dakar: So, what can I do to you guys today?
Joseph: Well, his workstation suddenly blew up. I double-checked and it's totally busted, so he needs a replacement workstation for the time being.
Dakar: Hmmmh...I don't think we have any free workstations at the moment, do we? Then again, I might just have a perfect solution...
Dakar: This field workstation might not be exactly the quality of an office one, but hey, it works. And it's relatively fast, too. Please take it.
Celnah: Yes, sir. And thank you, sir.
S-3PO: Sir, are you aware that moments before agent Celnah Qualus' workstation blew up, an incoming message arrived to the laptop?
Joseph: Really? That's...odd.
S-3PO: I traced the signal back, sir. It came from the planet Geonosis.
Meanwhile in the Director's office:
Burt Reynolds' Hologram: This is agent Burt Reynolds. I'm on Geonosis with a former CTU agent named Jack Phoenix. We need backup, there's an entire droid army against us here.
Dakar: Oh my! One of our own is in trouble! And a droid army? I think we've found what we've been looking for...
Dakar: Okay, so we're going to Geonosis to save one of our own, agent Reynolds. This is a top-secret mission and giving out any information might jeopardize the safety of agent Reynolds and the other guy, Jack Phoenix. Got it?
Celnah: Uhh...
Joseph: I understand, sir. So exactly where in Geonosis are we going to?
Harrison Ford: Hello guys. What Dakar told before sounds like real fun - so me and my Division buddies are gonna join this party. You okay with that, Dakar?
Dakar: Gah! How did you...nevermind. Feel free to join...just don't jeopardize the mission, Harrison.
Harrison: Hey, when have I let you down?
Accompanied by the Clone troopers and the Jedi, the Division/CTU team finds their way to the Geonosis Droid Factory. While the agents are exploring the huge factory, Mace Windu has come to arrest Count Dooku.
Mace Windu: This party's over.
Count Dooku: Master Windu...
And soon enough:
Dakar: Hold it, Dooku!
Dooku: I'm afraid I cannot do so, my friend.
Dooku: You see, I'm a rather busy man. And I'd rather not do the army's job.
Dakar: Wait...what do you mean by that?
Dooku: But my friend here is willing to do so, however.
Dakar: Celnah, you dirty traitor!
Celnah: Haha, you totally fell into the trap, Dolan!
Dakar: You don't deserve to call yourself a CTU agent, you scumbag!
Celnah: Owww!
Rodian agent: Should we go help them, sir?
Joseph: I...I have no idea, sorry.
BLAST!The traitor shoots Dakar Dolan fatally in his chest, killing him instantly.
Celnah: Bugger off, old man, will you?
Dooku: Please excuse us, agents.
Rodian agent: Sir!
Joseph: I...I...
Nearby:
Dooku: Here is your reward!
Celnah: Aaahhhh...never...trust...
Dooku: Fool.
Rodian agent: Well?
Joseph: Sorry, pal...the Director's dead as a stone.
Jake: Hey man, you okay?
Jack: Suppose so.
Jake: Good. Now, hands up, Jack.
Jack: What is this? Another traitor in CTU?
Jake: No. I still remember what you did...you must face justice for that.
Harrison: Jake, drop the blaster! NOW!
Burt: Whoa...
Jake: Harrison, don't be a fool. You know the protocols the way I do.
Harrison: How dare you to defy me, you punk?!
Jack: Thanks, buddy.
Jake: Ow, my chin...
PUNCH!Harrison: Trust me, that was just the beginning!
Burt: Uh, Jack...if that was the beginning...I mean, do something! Anything!
Jack: Yes...
Jack: Enough, Harrison.
Harrison: NO! I must have my revenge on this traitor!
Jack: He's suffered enough. Besides, we have more important things to do, such as the battle outside.
Harrison: ...right.
Jack: Open the doors, Joseph, will you? Thanks.
Joseph: Yes sir, right away!
Harrison: The h e l l is that thing? It's huge!
Rodian agent: Wow...just...wow. I'm speechless...
Despite their initial fears, the agents enter the battle and fight against various Geonosians and droids, helping the underpowered Jedi and their clone troopers.
Later on in CTU Coruscant:
Jerjerrod: You sure about this now, ma'am?
Mary-Kate: Admiral, which one of us leads CTU, you or me?
Jerjerrod: I think that would be you.
Mary-Kate: Exactly.
Mary-Kate: My my, what is this?
Harrison: Easy now, boys.
Mary-Kate: Harrison, what is going on here?
Harrison: Uh...it's best that you don't know.
Mary-Kate: I must know!
Mary-Kate: Oh no! Dakar!
Harrison: I'm so sorry...
Harrison: Mary-Kate, wait!
Mary-Kate: I...I don't want to!
Harrison: Hey, I'm here. It's all right, nothing will happen to you.
Mary-Kate: *crying*
The Republic lost a skilled agent and another was revealed to be a traitor, but in return they got Jack Phoenix back. And he isn't going to give up on the hunt for Dooku.
