1 00:00:18,773 --> 00:00:21,358 NARRATOR: Diplomacy or deception? 2 00:00:21,484 --> 00:00:25,028 The Council of Neutral Systems speaks for over 1,500 worlds 3 00:00:25,071 --> 00:00:27,114 who want to stay out of the war. 4 00:00:27,198 --> 00:00:29,449 But rumors have reached the Republic Senate 5 00:00:29,534 --> 00:00:33,370 suggesting that the Council's new leader, Duchess Satine of Mandalore, 6 00:00:33,454 --> 00:00:38,000 is secretly building her own army to fight for the Separatist cause. 7 00:00:38,084 --> 00:00:41,837 Now Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi has been sent to Mandalore 8 00:00:41,921 --> 00:00:44,882 to discover the truth behind these claims. 9 00:00:57,812 --> 00:01:00,063 The Duchess awaits you, General Kenobi. 10 00:01:01,357 --> 00:01:04,443 Far be it for me to keep the Duchess waiting. 11 00:01:25,840 --> 00:01:27,466 General Kenobi. 12 00:01:28,301 --> 00:01:30,510 Thank you for meeting with me, Prime Minister Almec. 13 00:01:30,637 --> 00:01:32,721 I welcome you as a servant of the people. 14 00:01:32,805 --> 00:01:36,391 But I am troubled by the false rumors that brought you here. 15 00:01:36,476 --> 00:01:39,144 Mandalore would never turn against the Republic. 16 00:01:39,187 --> 00:01:42,856 The Duchess Satine values peace more than her own life. 17 00:01:42,982 --> 00:01:44,816 Oh, I'm aware of the Duchess's views. 18 00:01:44,901 --> 00:01:48,570 Master Kenobi, Mandalore's violent past is behind us. 19 00:01:48,655 --> 00:01:52,449 All of our warriors were exiled to our moon, Concordia. 20 00:01:52,492 --> 00:01:54,534 They died out years ago. 21 00:01:54,994 --> 00:01:57,246 Hmm. Are you certain? 22 00:01:57,330 --> 00:02:02,000 I recently encountered a man who wore Mandalorian armor. Jango Fett. 23 00:02:02,043 --> 00:02:06,922 Jango Fett was a common bounty hunter. How he acquired that armor is beyond me. 24 00:02:07,006 --> 00:02:09,424 Well, Master Kenobi. 25 00:02:09,509 --> 00:02:12,803 My shining Jedi Knight to the rescue once again. 26 00:02:19,352 --> 00:02:22,938 After all these years, you're even more beautiful than ever. 27 00:02:23,022 --> 00:02:26,024 Kind words from a man who accuses me of treachery. 28 00:02:27,694 --> 00:02:31,363 I would never accuse you of personal wrongdoing, Duchess. 29 00:02:31,447 --> 00:02:35,325 However, a Separatist saboteur attacked one of our Republic cruisers. 30 00:02:35,368 --> 00:02:37,369 A Mandalorian saboteur. 31 00:02:45,503 --> 00:02:47,045 You must be mistaken. 32 00:02:47,130 --> 00:02:50,841 No Mandalorian would engage in such violence, not anymore. 33 00:02:51,384 --> 00:02:52,718 Where is this prisoner now? 34 00:02:52,844 --> 00:02:55,846 He took his own life rather than submit to questioning. 35 00:02:56,556 --> 00:03:00,142 I know these commandos fought in many wars, often against the Jedi. 36 00:03:00,226 --> 00:03:03,562 Every one of my people is as trustworthy as I am. 37 00:03:03,688 --> 00:03:07,649 -I know we sound defensive, but... -Clearly, your investigation was ordered 38 00:03:07,734 --> 00:03:11,069 because the Senate is eager to intervene in our affairs. 39 00:03:11,154 --> 00:03:14,740 My investigation was ordered by the Jedi Council. 40 00:03:15,491 --> 00:03:17,326 I stand corrected. 41 00:03:17,410 --> 00:03:22,039 General Kenobi, perhaps you'd like to join me on a walk through the city. 42 00:03:48,775 --> 00:03:51,026 Your peaceful ways have paid off. 43 00:03:51,110 --> 00:03:53,862 Mandalore has prospered since the last time I was here. 44 00:03:53,946 --> 00:03:56,782 Not everyone on Mandalore believes that our commitment to peace 45 00:03:56,866 --> 00:03:59,117 is a sign of progress. 46 00:03:59,160 --> 00:04:02,871 There is a group that calls itself Death Watch. 47 00:04:02,955 --> 00:04:06,124 I imagine these are the renegades you're looking for. 48 00:04:06,209 --> 00:04:10,253 They idolize violence and the warrior ways of the past. 49 00:04:10,338 --> 00:04:12,214 There are those among us, certain officials, 50 00:04:12,298 --> 00:04:15,175 who are working to root out these criminals. 51 00:04:15,259 --> 00:04:17,469 It has been an ongoing investigation. 52 00:04:17,553 --> 00:04:20,514 How widespread is this Death Watch movement? 53 00:04:20,598 --> 00:04:24,309 It's hardly a movement. It's a small group of hooligans 54 00:04:24,394 --> 00:04:27,771 who choose to vandalize public places, nothing more. 55 00:04:27,855 --> 00:04:30,315 We shall soon have them in custody. 56 00:04:30,400 --> 00:04:33,402 We have tracked them down to our moon, Concordia. 57 00:04:33,486 --> 00:04:35,112 I hope you're right, Duchess. 58 00:04:40,701 --> 00:04:44,663 I do not understand why the arrival of this Jedi doesn't upset you. 59 00:04:44,747 --> 00:04:46,665 You promised to support the Death Watch forces 60 00:04:46,749 --> 00:04:50,585 so we could overthrow the Duchess Satine and her weak, peace-loving government. 61 00:04:50,670 --> 00:04:53,797 And I intend to keep my promise. 62 00:04:53,881 --> 00:04:56,716 But how? If the Republic interferes now, 63 00:04:56,801 --> 00:04:59,553 Death Watch will not be able to take over the planet. 64 00:04:59,637 --> 00:05:04,349 Consider, once the Senate orders peacekeeping troops to Mandalore, 65 00:05:04,434 --> 00:05:09,062 the people will be surrounded by a military presence. Most distasteful. 66 00:05:09,939 --> 00:05:13,942 -They will rebel. -And rally to Death Watch. 67 00:05:14,026 --> 00:05:16,528 Our insurgency will grow stronger. 68 00:05:16,571 --> 00:05:20,240 Yes. And Duchess Satine shall fall. 69 00:05:23,130 --> 00:05:26,049 A peacekeeper belongs on the front lines of conflict. 70 00:05:26,133 --> 00:05:28,635 Otherwise, he wouldn't be able to do his job. 71 00:05:28,719 --> 00:05:33,932 The work of a peacekeeper is to make sure that conflict does not arise. 72 00:05:34,016 --> 00:05:37,477 Yes, a noble description, but not a realistic one. 73 00:05:37,561 --> 00:05:41,231 Is reality what makes a Jedi abandon his ideals? 74 00:05:41,315 --> 00:05:44,734 Or is it simply a response to political convenience? 75 00:05:46,487 --> 00:05:47,988 (PEOPLE EXCLAIMING) 76 00:05:48,030 --> 00:05:50,323 -Are you all right? -I'm fine. 77 00:05:57,999 --> 00:06:00,458 Hooligans couldn't have arranged an attack of this scale. 78 00:06:01,252 --> 00:06:03,795 Then this must be the work of an offworlder. 79 00:06:05,131 --> 00:06:06,631 Are you sure of that? 80 00:06:11,470 --> 00:06:13,722 The sign of the Death Watch. 81 00:06:16,100 --> 00:06:18,351 This goes far beyond vandalism. 82 00:06:18,561 --> 00:06:21,563 This is a political statement against your government. 83 00:06:21,605 --> 00:06:23,398 And against you. 84 00:06:23,482 --> 00:06:27,152 You're not safe here. I'm taking you back to the palace. 85 00:06:29,405 --> 00:06:33,325 I want to interview everyone here. Nobody leaves this scene. 86 00:06:33,701 --> 00:06:35,035 (ALL GASPING) 87 00:06:35,995 --> 00:06:37,412 You there! 88 00:06:53,095 --> 00:06:54,929 I only want to talk. 89 00:07:04,815 --> 00:07:06,649 I don't want to hurt you. 90 00:07:07,318 --> 00:07:08,651 Stay back! 91 00:07:11,155 --> 00:07:15,241 (SPEAKING CONCORDIAN DIALECT) 92 00:07:16,494 --> 00:07:19,454 -(THUDDING) -(PEOPLE EXCLAIMING) 93 00:07:34,303 --> 00:07:40,725 (SPEAKING WEAKLY IN CONCORDIAN DIALECT) 94 00:07:42,603 --> 00:07:44,229 What is he saying? 95 00:07:44,897 --> 00:07:48,608 (SPEAKING CONCORDIAN DIALECT) 96 00:07:50,277 --> 00:07:53,071 (SPEAKING CONCORDIAN DIALECT) 97 00:07:57,535 --> 00:08:02,372 He was speaking in the dialect they use on Concordia, our moon. 98 00:08:02,498 --> 00:08:07,168 I should like to visit this moon of yours. Perhaps I could accompany the body. 99 00:08:07,253 --> 00:08:10,630 The Concordian moon is a province with its own governor. 100 00:08:10,673 --> 00:08:12,382 You'll need me to escort you. 101 00:08:12,508 --> 00:08:15,802 -That won't be necessary. -Actually, it will. 102 00:08:15,845 --> 00:08:18,304 You won't make much progress without me there, 103 00:08:18,347 --> 00:08:21,850 especially since you've just been involved with the death of a Concordian. 104 00:08:21,976 --> 00:08:24,436 -I didn't kill him. -I know. 105 00:08:24,854 --> 00:08:26,646 That's why I'm still talking to you. 106 00:08:49,336 --> 00:08:52,046 I thought Concordia was an agricultural settlement. 107 00:08:52,173 --> 00:08:55,800 Before the end of our wars, they turned it into a mining base. 108 00:08:55,885 --> 00:09:00,013 The sheer number of mining facilities here nearly destroyed our forests. 109 00:09:00,055 --> 00:09:01,848 They're finally growing back. 110 00:09:19,825 --> 00:09:23,870 -Duchess Satine. You are most welcome. -Thank you, Governor Vizsla. 111 00:09:23,913 --> 00:09:28,583 May I present Master Obi-Wan Kenobi, representing the Jedi Council. 112 00:09:28,709 --> 00:09:31,377 Governor Vizsla is one of the officials I spoke of. 113 00:09:31,420 --> 00:09:34,005 He has been working to find the members of the Death Watch. 114 00:09:34,089 --> 00:09:36,758 I take it you've heard the rumors about Satine. 115 00:09:36,884 --> 00:09:39,093 About how she's supposedly leading Mandalore 116 00:09:39,220 --> 00:09:41,221 into an alliance with the Separatists. 117 00:09:41,263 --> 00:09:43,723 My only instructions are to seek the truth. 118 00:09:43,766 --> 00:09:46,935 This was the man who bombed the Memorial Shrine? 119 00:09:47,061 --> 00:09:50,021 Yes. He was apparently part of Death Watch. 120 00:09:50,564 --> 00:09:52,565 A worrisome prospect. 121 00:09:52,608 --> 00:09:55,109 If you'll pardon me, General, we must attend to the body 122 00:09:58,783 --> 00:10:00,576 I need a favor from you. 123 00:10:00,660 --> 00:10:03,245 Please keep Governor Vizsla occupied at dinner. 124 00:10:03,329 --> 00:10:06,206 -Where are you going? -Just for a look around. 125 00:10:06,291 --> 00:10:09,084 I'd like to see one of these mining facilities for myself. 126 00:10:09,169 --> 00:10:12,671 You mean you want to determine if they're still operational. 127 00:10:12,756 --> 00:10:15,174 I hope to determine they're not. 128 00:10:15,967 --> 00:10:18,969 I want you to wear this earpiece so that we can stay in contact, 129 00:10:19,054 --> 00:10:21,638 in case you run into trouble while I'm gone. 130 00:10:23,892 --> 00:10:26,727 Remember that you are here under my protection. 131 00:10:26,811 --> 00:10:30,397 Please try not to cause problems where none yet exist. 132 00:10:31,441 --> 00:10:33,984 Think of me as searching for solutions. 133 00:10:34,069 --> 00:10:37,404 I have to tell you, I'm opposed to all of this. 134 00:10:37,489 --> 00:10:39,323 I'd be disappointed if you weren't. 135 00:10:54,089 --> 00:10:55,589 Forgive me, Duchess. 136 00:10:55,673 --> 00:10:58,634 I'm writing a condolence letter to the dead man's family 137 00:10:58,718 --> 00:11:01,470 and making arrangements for them to retrieve his body. 138 00:11:01,554 --> 00:11:03,347 Of course, Governor. Very proper. 139 00:11:04,057 --> 00:11:08,811 General Kenobi will join us shortly. He said he needed to meditate. 140 00:11:38,216 --> 00:11:40,634 It doesn't look abandoned to me. 141 00:11:54,065 --> 00:11:55,232 (MAN EXCLAIMING) 142 00:12:04,242 --> 00:12:09,121 I am here on a diplomatic mission under the protection of Duchess Satine. 143 00:12:09,205 --> 00:12:11,498 MAN: We do not recognize her rule. 144 00:12:24,762 --> 00:12:28,640 Someone is feeding misinformation directly to the Republic Senate, 145 00:12:28,725 --> 00:12:32,060 saying that the Death Watch is taking over Mandalore. 146 00:12:32,103 --> 00:12:34,730 Who stands to gain from these lies? 147 00:12:35,607 --> 00:12:37,191 Death Watch, of course. 148 00:12:37,275 --> 00:12:39,193 They could not engineer all this. 149 00:12:39,277 --> 00:12:42,988 The problem has clearly grown much larger than we thought, 150 00:12:43,072 --> 00:12:46,700 and I suspect some external force helped it along. 151 00:12:46,784 --> 00:12:48,911 Hard to believe. It would have to be someone 152 00:12:48,995 --> 00:12:51,830 at the highest level of influence among the Separatists. 153 00:12:51,915 --> 00:12:54,124 But why target me? 154 00:12:54,209 --> 00:12:58,462 You lead the Council of Neutral Systems. Thus you threaten the Separatists' goals. 155 00:12:58,546 --> 00:13:00,088 Take it as a compliment. 156 00:13:00,173 --> 00:13:03,800 Someone very powerful is working towards your downfall. 157 00:13:08,932 --> 00:13:10,974 (WHIRRING) 158 00:13:17,982 --> 00:13:19,942 The commander wants us to sweep the area 159 00:13:20,026 --> 00:13:23,320 and check for any other Jedi until he arrives. 160 00:13:23,404 --> 00:13:27,282 This one's harmless enough without his lightsaber. 161 00:13:27,367 --> 00:13:29,409 The boss will love this. 162 00:13:34,165 --> 00:13:35,165 (WRIST COM BEEPS) 163 00:13:36,876 --> 00:13:40,629 General Kenobi's meditation is taking a rather long time. 164 00:13:40,964 --> 00:13:44,591 You know the Jedi, they never do anything by halves. 165 00:13:44,676 --> 00:13:46,885 OBI-WAN: (ON EARPIECE) Duchess, please acknowledge. 166 00:13:46,970 --> 00:13:50,847 -May I offer you another drink? -Yes. Certainly. 167 00:13:50,932 --> 00:13:54,351 OBI-WAN: I'm in a bit of an awkward spot. I'm being held by the Death Watch. 168 00:13:55,061 --> 00:13:57,187 Sorry, Duchess. We're out of ice. 169 00:13:57,939 --> 00:13:59,648 Sorry to hear that. 170 00:14:01,651 --> 00:14:04,903 Perhaps we should begin dinner without General Kenobi. 171 00:14:04,988 --> 00:14:08,699 There's a tracking function on your comlink. Follow it due east to my location. 172 00:14:08,783 --> 00:14:11,368 I don't know if I can do that at the moment. 173 00:14:11,452 --> 00:14:15,247 -It's extremely urgent! -Are you not feeling well, Duchess? 174 00:14:15,331 --> 00:14:18,417 Perhaps some fresh air would do me good. 175 00:14:18,501 --> 00:14:20,919 Shall I escort you outside? 176 00:14:21,004 --> 00:14:23,005 OBI-WAN: Take a speeder, it's rough terrain. 177 00:14:23,047 --> 00:14:25,465 Oh, I'll find my way, never fear. 178 00:14:38,604 --> 00:14:40,188 (BEEPING) 179 00:14:46,863 --> 00:14:47,904 Yes, sir. 180 00:14:47,947 --> 00:14:52,075 Start the machine. Time for the Jedi to meet with his fatal accident. 181 00:14:52,452 --> 00:14:53,952 With pleasure. 182 00:14:54,287 --> 00:14:56,580 (MACHINE POWERING UP) 183 00:15:03,921 --> 00:15:05,547 This is not good. 184 00:15:15,391 --> 00:15:17,017 Where exactly are you? 185 00:15:17,393 --> 00:15:20,812 Listen for the loud, metallic, clanging sound. 186 00:15:20,897 --> 00:15:23,440 That would be the machine about to smash me into bits. 187 00:15:33,451 --> 00:15:37,204 (ALARM BLARING) 188 00:15:37,288 --> 00:15:40,457 There's some kind of disturbance at the entrance. Let's check it out. 189 00:15:47,799 --> 00:15:49,633 Well, it certainly took you long enough. 190 00:15:49,717 --> 00:15:51,885 You know, I haven't saved you yet! 191 00:15:51,969 --> 00:15:55,472 -Yes, no need to remind me of that. -Be patient. 192 00:15:55,556 --> 00:15:57,682 I happen to be a bit short on patience right now! 193 00:16:00,853 --> 00:16:02,521 Now, let's see, one of these... 194 00:16:04,399 --> 00:16:08,235 -Satine, turn the machine off! -I'm trying! 195 00:16:08,319 --> 00:16:09,569 Satine! 196 00:16:10,947 --> 00:16:11,988 There! 197 00:16:20,373 --> 00:16:21,456 Look out! 198 00:16:38,683 --> 00:16:40,267 For a man sworn to peace, 199 00:16:40,351 --> 00:16:43,854 you take an unseemly pleasure in the injuries of others. 200 00:16:44,522 --> 00:16:46,481 For a woman sworn to non-violence, 201 00:16:46,524 --> 00:16:49,359 you don't seem troubled that I could have been killed back there. 202 00:16:49,444 --> 00:16:53,655 But you weren't. And yet I still haven't heard any thanks. 203 00:16:53,698 --> 00:16:56,366 Well, you certainly haven't changed much. 204 00:17:01,038 --> 00:17:02,873 This is not the way we came in. 205 00:17:03,666 --> 00:17:05,792 Look there, it's the Jedi. 206 00:17:06,794 --> 00:17:08,336 (BUZZING INSISTENTLY) 207 00:17:19,182 --> 00:17:22,976 We'll have to stand and fight. Or in your case, just stand. 208 00:17:27,565 --> 00:17:28,940 You three, stop him. 209 00:17:51,088 --> 00:17:52,088 (GRUNTING) 210 00:17:53,591 --> 00:17:54,758 SATINE: You there! 211 00:18:01,933 --> 00:18:03,892 -Satine! -I'm all right. 212 00:18:04,602 --> 00:18:07,521 I'll deal with this. Get to your ships and evacuate. 213 00:18:25,456 --> 00:18:26,790 Failure. 214 00:18:40,304 --> 00:18:41,471 Governor? 215 00:18:41,514 --> 00:18:46,309 For generations, my ancestors fought proudly as warriors against the Jedi. 216 00:18:46,435 --> 00:18:50,438 Now that woman tarnishes the very name Mandalorian. 217 00:18:51,607 --> 00:18:53,275 Defend her, if you will. 218 00:18:57,154 --> 00:19:00,615 This lightsaber was stolen from your Jedi Temple 219 00:19:00,658 --> 00:19:04,494 by my ancestors during the fall of the Old Republic. 220 00:19:04,620 --> 00:19:08,373 Since then, many Jedi have died upon its blade. 221 00:19:08,499 --> 00:19:10,667 Prepare yourself to join them. 222 00:19:11,335 --> 00:19:12,502 (VIZSLA EXCLAIMS CHALLENGINGLY) 223 00:19:59,884 --> 00:20:01,718 Warriors, finish him! 224 00:20:13,064 --> 00:20:14,272 Satine? 225 00:20:25,534 --> 00:20:29,579 -Should we go after him, sir? -No, there's no time. 226 00:20:29,622 --> 00:20:33,291 Don't worry, we'll catch up with the Duchess soon enough. 227 00:20:35,795 --> 00:20:38,004 I suppose we're even now. 228 00:20:38,089 --> 00:20:42,550 -Oh? How so? -I saved your life, you saved mine. 229 00:20:42,593 --> 00:20:46,638 Yes, well, mine was the more daring of the two rescues. 230 00:20:55,773 --> 00:20:57,065 But if Pre Vizsla fled, 231 00:20:57,108 --> 00:21:01,778 we have no way of learning how widespread Death Watch really is. 232 00:21:01,821 --> 00:21:04,906 It's obvious the Separatists are supporting the Death Watch. 233 00:21:05,449 --> 00:21:10,662 I disagree. I told you I wanted to stay out of this conflict. 234 00:21:11,122 --> 00:21:17,127 Given the current situation, I'm afraid that may no longer be possible. 235 00:21:17,962 --> 00:21:23,800 I thought you of all people would understand my position on this matter. 236 00:21:23,926 --> 00:21:26,803 I will never be a part of this war. 237 00:21:34,437 --> 00:21:36,146 Reporting for escort duty, General. 238 00:21:36,355 --> 00:21:39,482 Oh. Anakin, am I glad to see you. 239 00:21:39,984 --> 00:21:42,110 (CHUCKLES) You sound tired. 240 00:21:42,153 --> 00:21:45,822 The peaceful ways of the locals wore me out a bit.