1 00:00:17,496 --> 00:00:19,330 NARRATOR: Warprofiteers! 2 00:00:19,415 --> 00:00:23,418 ln time of war, credits are the fuel that fund all operations. 3 00:00:23,502 --> 00:00:26,462 Senator Amidala is sent to Scipio to resolve matters 4 00:00:26,547 --> 00:00:30,383 between the Republic and lnterGalactic Banking Clan. 5 00:00:30,467 --> 00:00:34,095 Here she is reunited with Rush Clovis, a once close friend, 6 00:00:34,179 --> 00:00:36,347 but now known traitor to the Republic. 7 00:00:36,432 --> 00:00:39,892 When Clovis reveals corruption at the core of the Banking Clan, 8 00:00:39,977 --> 00:00:42,729 Senator Amidala helps him steal vital files 9 00:00:42,813 --> 00:00:45,565 that may uncover the full extent of the plot. 10 00:00:45,649 --> 00:00:48,443 Anakin Skywalker is sent to rescue the Senator 11 00:00:48,527 --> 00:00:51,070 and escort the information back to Coruscant, 12 00:00:51,155 --> 00:00:53,906 leaving the Banking Clan in chaos. 13 00:01:00,122 --> 00:01:03,041 CLU: The Jedi Anakin Skywalker should never have been allowed 14 00:01:03,125 --> 00:01:06,127 to leave with the Senator in tow. 15 00:01:06,211 --> 00:01:10,882 Any future disruptions will be placed upon your shoulders, Nix Card. 16 00:01:10,966 --> 00:01:12,383 As you wish. 17 00:01:13,802 --> 00:01:17,764 Sir, we have confirmed that Rush Clovis was on the Jedi's ship. 18 00:01:18,265 --> 00:01:20,558 Then there's nothing we can do. 19 00:01:20,642 --> 00:01:22,518 But they have the files! 20 00:01:22,603 --> 00:01:27,607 Unfortunate, yes, but they need more than just files to incriminate us. 21 00:01:27,691 --> 00:01:30,693 That will only take them time. 22 00:01:30,778 --> 00:01:32,570 We will all be destroyed. 23 00:01:32,654 --> 00:01:35,406 We must remain calm. 24 00:01:35,491 --> 00:01:37,867 The only way they could find our secret accounts 25 00:01:37,951 --> 00:01:40,161 is if one of us told them. 26 00:01:40,245 --> 00:01:43,956 I want it noted that you and you alone allowed this to happen, 27 00:01:44,041 --> 00:01:47,251 and that it has put us all at risk! 28 00:02:00,599 --> 00:02:01,599 (BEEPING) 29 00:02:08,065 --> 00:02:10,566 You're late! What news? 30 00:02:10,651 --> 00:02:14,153 Clovis, the Senator and the Jedi are on their way. 31 00:02:14,238 --> 00:02:17,365 -With the information? -Enough. 32 00:02:17,449 --> 00:02:23,579 Good. Then we can continue to the next stage of the proceedings. 33 00:02:23,664 --> 00:02:25,498 And what about me? 34 00:02:26,375 --> 00:02:30,169 You will be protected, I can assure you. 35 00:03:10,627 --> 00:03:11,836 Master Yoda? 36 00:03:11,920 --> 00:03:14,505 We weren't expecting such a formal welcome, Master. 37 00:03:14,590 --> 00:03:18,509 A personal request of the Chancellor's, my escorting you was, Senator. 38 00:03:18,594 --> 00:03:21,721 Adventures have you had on Scipio, hmm? 39 00:03:21,805 --> 00:03:26,225 -Have you met Rush Clovis? -Met we have, yes. 40 00:03:26,310 --> 00:03:29,228 Intrigued we are by your return to Coruscant. 41 00:03:29,313 --> 00:03:32,064 Much distrust is focused upon you. 42 00:03:32,482 --> 00:03:35,902 I understand, but I hope to right the wrongs that I have done. 43 00:03:36,695 --> 00:03:38,613 Delay, we must not. 44 00:03:44,703 --> 00:03:48,080 Excuse me if I find it hard to trust you, Clovis. 45 00:03:48,165 --> 00:03:49,999 You used to sit on this very Senate 46 00:03:50,083 --> 00:03:53,336 even as you funneled credits into the droid foundries of Count Dooku. 47 00:03:53,420 --> 00:03:57,715 I understand all of your trepidation. But there is corruption in the banks. 48 00:03:57,799 --> 00:04:00,343 And once we find this corruption? 49 00:04:00,427 --> 00:04:03,471 I believe the ones responsible should be ousted from control 50 00:04:03,555 --> 00:04:06,224 before the entire banking infrastructure collapses. 51 00:04:06,308 --> 00:04:08,142 Oh, and I suppose you're the man to do it? 52 00:04:08,227 --> 00:04:11,729 I only want the Banking Clan to be what it once was, 53 00:04:11,813 --> 00:04:14,273 a fair system of trade and commerce. 54 00:04:14,358 --> 00:04:16,275 I came here to root out the criminals 55 00:04:16,360 --> 00:04:18,778 and reveal the truth behind what is happening. 56 00:04:18,862 --> 00:04:24,033 Now, now, we are grateful for you bringing us this information, 57 00:04:24,117 --> 00:04:26,827 but what exactly can you prove? 58 00:04:27,579 --> 00:04:31,499 These files show that huge funds have been diverted out of the banks 59 00:04:31,583 --> 00:04:34,669 and into what I believe are private accounts. 60 00:04:34,753 --> 00:04:37,129 And the veracity of this information? 61 00:04:37,547 --> 00:04:41,759 I was the one who downloaded the files from the Muuns' secure mainframe. 62 00:04:41,843 --> 00:04:44,595 I believe that what Clovis is saying is correct. 63 00:04:44,680 --> 00:04:50,434 Then, Senator Amidala, I would like you to spearhead this investigation. 64 00:04:50,519 --> 00:04:55,856 Work closely with Rush Clovis and find and expose these secret accounts. 65 00:04:56,191 --> 00:04:58,734 Once we know exactly what we are dealing with, 66 00:04:59,861 --> 00:05:05,074 then we can decide how best to handle this situation. 67 00:05:16,962 --> 00:05:18,546 Why didn't you just say no? 68 00:05:18,630 --> 00:05:20,715 Say no. Why? 69 00:05:21,216 --> 00:05:23,676 I don't want you working with Clovis. 70 00:05:24,011 --> 00:05:26,137 You don't want me working with him? 71 00:05:26,221 --> 00:05:30,182 A serpent can shed its skin, but it is still a serpent. 72 00:05:30,267 --> 00:05:33,352 Well, you're just going to have to trust my judgment here. 73 00:05:33,437 --> 00:05:36,689 Like the last time, hmm? When you almost ended up dead? 74 00:05:36,773 --> 00:05:39,859 Or how about you just getting arrested, and it was me who had to bail you out? 75 00:05:40,402 --> 00:05:43,154 The Chancellor has asked me to do this, Anakin. 76 00:05:43,238 --> 00:05:47,658 But I am asking you to say no. As your husband, 77 00:05:47,743 --> 00:05:51,329 I demand that you tell the Chancellor you are stepping down. 78 00:05:51,413 --> 00:05:54,457 Demand? We've been over this before. 79 00:05:54,541 --> 00:05:58,669 I'm not foolish enough to allow myself to be deceived twice, Anakin. 80 00:05:58,754 --> 00:06:01,630 My sole intentions are to defend the Republic. 81 00:06:02,507 --> 00:06:04,675 -If you can't trust me... -(CLOVIS CLEARS THROAT) 82 00:06:04,760 --> 00:06:08,471 Uh, excuse the interruption, Padme. Shall we begin? 83 00:06:08,555 --> 00:06:11,182 Yes, of course. 84 00:06:11,266 --> 00:06:12,933 General Skywalker. 85 00:06:32,245 --> 00:06:34,246 Darth Tyranus, 86 00:06:34,331 --> 00:06:38,584 it is time for you once again to recruit our friend Clovis. 87 00:06:39,294 --> 00:06:43,089 He appears to have lost his way. 88 00:06:43,173 --> 00:06:45,674 And how would you like me to do that? 89 00:06:45,759 --> 00:06:49,553 We're going to help him take over the Banking Clan. 90 00:06:49,638 --> 00:06:52,223 But first, you must entrap him, 91 00:06:52,307 --> 00:06:56,727 so he has no one else to turn to. 92 00:06:56,812 --> 00:07:00,231 Of course, my Lord. As you wish. 93 00:07:09,491 --> 00:07:11,450 I've been looking for you. 94 00:07:11,535 --> 00:07:14,203 -Something wrong? -You tell me. 95 00:07:15,205 --> 00:07:16,497 Not that I'm aware. 96 00:07:17,374 --> 00:07:21,669 Master Yoda feels that yourjudgments concerning Rush Clovis are clouded. 97 00:07:23,797 --> 00:07:26,132 Hmm. I believe he can't be trusted. 98 00:07:26,216 --> 00:07:28,759 Yes, but there is more, isn't there? 99 00:07:28,844 --> 00:07:32,221 I sense a deep anger in you by my simply saying his name. 100 00:07:32,681 --> 00:07:36,851 He almost got Senator Amidala killed, and I would have been responsible. 101 00:07:36,935 --> 00:07:39,603 The Senator has risked her life many times. 102 00:07:39,688 --> 00:07:42,022 She's quite capable of taking care of herself. 103 00:07:42,107 --> 00:07:45,025 They had a relationship once. 104 00:07:45,110 --> 00:07:48,821 I simply feel she's vulnerable to her emotions. 105 00:07:48,905 --> 00:07:51,490 She is, or you? 106 00:07:51,575 --> 00:07:53,784 What are you implying? 107 00:07:53,869 --> 00:07:58,122 Anakin, I understand to a degree what is going on. 108 00:07:58,206 --> 00:08:02,460 You've met Satine. You know I once harbored feelings for her. 109 00:08:02,544 --> 00:08:05,921 It's not that we are not allowed to have these feelings. It's natural. 110 00:08:06,006 --> 00:08:09,508 Senator Amidala and I are simply friends. 111 00:08:09,593 --> 00:08:11,802 And friends you must remain. 112 00:08:11,887 --> 00:08:16,515 As a Jedi, it is essential you make the right choice, Anakin, for the Order. 113 00:08:17,434 --> 00:08:19,852 I understand my responsibilities. 114 00:08:21,396 --> 00:08:23,647 Responsibilities that must be observed 115 00:08:23,732 --> 00:08:27,443 whatever relationship develops between Clovis and Senator Amidala. 116 00:08:27,527 --> 00:08:29,862 They have no relationship. 117 00:08:29,946 --> 00:08:32,573 It is simply business between them. 118 00:08:32,657 --> 00:08:36,035 Then we should have no problems, should we? 119 00:08:40,290 --> 00:08:41,415 (DOOR SLIDES OPEN) 120 00:08:57,349 --> 00:09:01,685 The opera was wonderful, but I am glad we can get down to business. 121 00:09:02,938 --> 00:09:04,438 If you look here, 122 00:09:04,523 --> 00:09:07,399 the Separatists haven't been repaying any interest on their loans. 123 00:09:07,484 --> 00:09:10,986 But still the Banking Clan is promising to lend credits to the Republic. 124 00:09:11,071 --> 00:09:12,655 Credits they simply don't have. 125 00:09:12,739 --> 00:09:14,740 But where have all the savings gone? 126 00:09:14,824 --> 00:09:16,534 Each of the files that you downloaded 127 00:09:16,618 --> 00:09:18,994 shows hundreds and hundreds of small withdrawals. 128 00:09:19,412 --> 00:09:22,039 Small enough to remain undetected individually, 129 00:09:22,123 --> 00:09:23,958 but as a sum total, 130 00:09:25,168 --> 00:09:27,211 -a devastating theft. -(BEEPING) 131 00:09:27,295 --> 00:09:31,924 Whoever is behind this is no fool. We need to find out who's benefiting. 132 00:09:32,008 --> 00:09:34,969 We're still lacking a critical piece of information. 133 00:09:37,806 --> 00:09:41,600 Whatever we find must remain between only you and I. 134 00:09:41,685 --> 00:09:43,435 This would be highly dangerous information 135 00:09:43,520 --> 00:09:47,481 -should it get into the wrong hands. -Of course. 136 00:09:47,566 --> 00:09:49,400 (CHUCKLES) This reminds me 137 00:09:49,484 --> 00:09:51,902 when we had three nights to prepare for the Senate hearing 138 00:09:51,987 --> 00:09:55,322 to rescue Bromlarch's planetary aqueduct system. 139 00:09:55,407 --> 00:09:57,449 (CHUCKLES) And together we saved a people 140 00:09:57,534 --> 00:09:59,702 from total drought and famine. 141 00:09:59,786 --> 00:10:02,997 I don't think either of us got any sleep that whole week. 142 00:10:03,081 --> 00:10:04,623 Let alone ate anything. 143 00:10:04,708 --> 00:10:08,085 (LAUGHS) We're not as young as we used to be. 144 00:10:08,878 --> 00:10:12,423 -(CHUCKLES) We're not that old either. -(CLEARS THROAT) 145 00:10:12,507 --> 00:10:15,843 You might be right. Perhaps we should eat something. 146 00:10:18,013 --> 00:10:22,808 So, Clovis, why have you gotten so involved with the Muuns? 147 00:10:22,892 --> 00:10:25,686 I believe in the banks. The system works. 148 00:10:25,770 --> 00:10:27,187 The Muuns aren't bad people. 149 00:10:27,272 --> 00:10:28,314 It's just a dishonest few 150 00:10:28,398 --> 00:10:31,442 who are destroying everything for their own gain. 151 00:10:31,526 --> 00:10:32,860 You know, you've never told me 152 00:10:32,944 --> 00:10:35,446 how you rose to such heights within the Banking Clan. 153 00:10:35,530 --> 00:10:37,615 (SIGHS) It's not a happy story. 154 00:10:37,699 --> 00:10:39,450 My father was personal attache 155 00:10:39,534 --> 00:10:42,286 to the household of one of head Muun families. 156 00:10:42,370 --> 00:10:44,121 We were basically servants. 157 00:10:44,205 --> 00:10:46,373 I had no idea. 158 00:10:46,916 --> 00:10:51,420 As I grew up, the head of the family took a personal interest in my education. 159 00:10:51,504 --> 00:10:55,716 I was the same age as his children, and so we all studied together. 160 00:10:56,718 --> 00:10:59,553 When my parents and his wife were killed in a shuttle accident, 161 00:10:59,679 --> 00:11:01,305 he adopted me. 162 00:11:01,389 --> 00:11:04,433 -How old were you? -Twelve. 163 00:11:04,517 --> 00:11:06,560 That must have been very hard. 164 00:11:06,645 --> 00:11:09,897 I was accepted as their child everywhere we went. 165 00:11:09,981 --> 00:11:13,734 I almost forgot where I was from until I looked in the mirror. 166 00:11:13,818 --> 00:11:18,489 -They sound like good people. -They are. Most Muuns are, 167 00:11:18,573 --> 00:11:22,326 and they want this corruption ended more than I do. 168 00:11:22,410 --> 00:11:25,537 You should know my contacts within the Muun government run deep. 169 00:11:25,622 --> 00:11:28,707 I have many allies, should I need to call on them. 170 00:11:28,792 --> 00:11:32,503 I didn't appreciate how personal this was for you. 171 00:11:32,587 --> 00:11:36,090 -Now, maybe you will trust me. -I'm here, aren't I? 172 00:11:36,174 --> 00:11:39,593 I want to thank you for everything you've done for me. 173 00:11:39,678 --> 00:11:41,887 (SIGHS) I don't think I would have had the strength alone. 174 00:11:41,971 --> 00:11:43,430 Clovis, don't. 175 00:11:44,474 --> 00:11:47,434 -It's that Jedi isn't it? -General Skywalker? 176 00:11:48,228 --> 00:11:50,187 We're friends, nothing more. 177 00:11:50,271 --> 00:11:53,232 Friends don't argue the way I saw you arguing today. 178 00:11:54,109 --> 00:11:55,526 You're confused. 179 00:11:55,610 --> 00:11:58,654 Isn't it forbidden for a Jedi to have romantic ties? 180 00:11:58,738 --> 00:12:00,906 He would be banished from the Order, would he not? 181 00:12:00,990 --> 00:12:03,742 There is nothing romantic between he and I. 182 00:12:03,827 --> 00:12:06,704 Then there is absolutely nothing to stop us from doing this. 183 00:12:06,788 --> 00:12:08,664 Clovis! Clovis, no! 184 00:12:10,291 --> 00:12:11,959 Get away from her! 185 00:12:13,795 --> 00:12:14,962 (CHOKING) 186 00:12:16,131 --> 00:12:17,131 (GROANS) 187 00:12:18,049 --> 00:12:19,675 Anakin! No! 188 00:12:20,176 --> 00:12:21,176 (GROANS) 189 00:12:21,261 --> 00:12:24,638 Why don't you try fighting like a man without your Jedi tricks? 190 00:12:25,473 --> 00:12:27,349 Oh, it would be my pleasure. 191 00:12:28,727 --> 00:12:30,269 (GRUNTING) 192 00:12:31,980 --> 00:12:33,647 Both of you stop this! 193 00:12:33,732 --> 00:12:34,982 You don't have a say in this! 194 00:12:37,110 --> 00:12:39,820 I thought you said he didn't have feelings for you? 195 00:12:43,283 --> 00:12:46,493 Ahhh! I see you for what you truly are! 196 00:12:48,288 --> 00:12:49,288 (GROANS) 197 00:12:53,209 --> 00:12:55,169 You're a serpent, a traitor! 198 00:12:58,798 --> 00:13:01,383 Please! Stop this! No! 199 00:13:02,677 --> 00:13:04,553 Is that all you got? 200 00:13:04,679 --> 00:13:06,513 (PANTING) You should accept that the Senator 201 00:13:06,598 --> 00:13:09,224 -has other interests than you. -(GRUNTING) 202 00:13:18,026 --> 00:13:20,402 Skywalker, you fool. 203 00:13:20,487 --> 00:13:24,448 Stop it! Anakin, stop! What are you doing? 204 00:13:28,495 --> 00:13:29,578 I'm sorry. 205 00:13:29,662 --> 00:13:32,539 TYPHO: Senator Amidala, is everything okay in there? 206 00:13:32,624 --> 00:13:34,833 No. Come in immediately. 207 00:13:35,251 --> 00:13:36,502 What has happened here? 208 00:13:36,586 --> 00:13:37,711 (SIGHS) 209 00:13:38,046 --> 00:13:40,130 There was an attack. 210 00:13:40,215 --> 00:13:43,425 It was good fortune to have General Skywalker here. 211 00:13:43,510 --> 00:13:45,969 They escaped in a speeder over the balcony. 212 00:13:46,054 --> 00:13:48,263 Is that what happened, sir? 213 00:13:48,348 --> 00:13:50,557 If that's what the man says. 214 00:13:52,060 --> 00:13:53,060 (DEVICE BEEPS) 215 00:13:53,186 --> 00:13:54,812 A medic droid is on its way. 216 00:13:54,896 --> 00:13:57,815 Please, help Clovis into the bedroom. 217 00:14:02,946 --> 00:14:04,196 Padme, I'm... 218 00:14:04,280 --> 00:14:06,740 Stay away from me. 219 00:14:25,802 --> 00:14:29,388 -How is he? -Nothing that won't heal. 220 00:14:29,472 --> 00:14:31,974 I'm so sorry, Padme. (STUTTERS) 221 00:14:32,058 --> 00:14:34,101 I don't know what came over me. 222 00:14:34,185 --> 00:14:36,061 What's done is done. 223 00:14:37,522 --> 00:14:39,731 It's just when I saw you about to kiss him... 224 00:14:39,816 --> 00:14:42,943 And I regret that, but it was not what you thought. 225 00:14:43,778 --> 00:14:46,613 And you must know I don't care for Clovis. 226 00:14:46,698 --> 00:14:48,240 Don't you? 227 00:14:48,324 --> 00:14:53,453 I've told you why I'm doing this, but still you refuse to accept it. 228 00:14:53,538 --> 00:14:57,374 -You could have killed him, Anakin. -I know. 229 00:14:57,458 --> 00:15:02,045 This marriage is not a marriage, Anakin, if there isn't any trust. 230 00:15:02,797 --> 00:15:06,133 We said at the beginning that this could be a terrible mistake. 231 00:15:06,217 --> 00:15:08,385 What exactly are you saying? 232 00:15:08,469 --> 00:15:12,055 That other people who are married have everything that we don't, 233 00:15:12,140 --> 00:15:13,599 everything that we won't. 234 00:15:13,683 --> 00:15:15,475 We live in secret, Anakin. 235 00:15:15,560 --> 00:15:20,564 Like it or not, our relationship is built on lies and deception. 236 00:15:20,648 --> 00:15:22,774 No relationship can survive that. 237 00:15:22,859 --> 00:15:25,736 I know I went too far. It's just... (SIGHS) 238 00:15:25,820 --> 00:15:28,238 It's just something inside me snapped. 239 00:15:28,323 --> 00:15:31,033 I don't know who's in there sometimes. 240 00:15:31,117 --> 00:15:35,078 I just know that I'm not happy anymore. I don't feel safe. 241 00:15:35,163 --> 00:15:37,247 But, Padme... 242 00:15:37,332 --> 00:15:40,417 I think it's best if we don't see each other anymore. 243 00:15:40,501 --> 00:15:43,462 At least not for a while. I'm sorry, Anakin. 244 00:15:44,505 --> 00:15:45,589 Um... 245 00:15:46,174 --> 00:15:47,841 I'm sorry, too. 246 00:15:50,261 --> 00:15:52,012 Everything all right, Senator? 247 00:15:53,765 --> 00:15:55,223 No. 248 00:15:59,145 --> 00:16:01,313 (TWILIGHT ENGINE STARTING) 249 00:16:15,536 --> 00:16:16,703 (WHIRRING) 250 00:16:17,038 --> 00:16:18,705 Nothing appears to be broken. 251 00:16:19,123 --> 00:16:22,292 But more importantly, someone wants to speak with you. 252 00:16:22,377 --> 00:16:24,002 What are you talking about? 253 00:16:24,087 --> 00:16:26,797 I am a servant of Count Dooku. 254 00:16:31,844 --> 00:16:34,805 -Hello, Clovis. -What do you want, Dooku? 255 00:16:34,889 --> 00:16:39,059 It appears we have a mutual problem that l would like to fix. 256 00:16:39,394 --> 00:16:42,980 I know the Separatists have not been repaying their loans to the banks. 257 00:16:43,064 --> 00:16:45,816 Now why would we support corruption? 258 00:16:45,900 --> 00:16:47,025 You expect me to believe 259 00:16:47,110 --> 00:16:50,153 that Lesser and his associates have no ties with you? 260 00:16:50,238 --> 00:16:53,490 They've allowed you to borrow credits and not pay any interest. 261 00:16:53,908 --> 00:16:57,828 What you say is correct, but that information, if made public, 262 00:16:57,912 --> 00:17:01,957 will only bring war to Scipio, and the banks will fall. 263 00:17:02,041 --> 00:17:03,875 Nobody wants that. 264 00:17:03,960 --> 00:17:05,502 So in the interests of all, 265 00:17:05,586 --> 00:17:08,630 I suggest we come to some arrangement. 266 00:17:08,715 --> 00:17:10,298 What are you saying? 267 00:17:10,383 --> 00:17:12,759 That the banks need new management, 268 00:17:12,844 --> 00:17:16,513 and that it could be you. 269 00:17:16,597 --> 00:17:18,515 That I would like help. 270 00:17:18,599 --> 00:17:21,184 If I didn't know better, I'd say you were afraid. 271 00:17:21,269 --> 00:17:24,104 I prefer the term careful. 272 00:17:25,106 --> 00:17:27,774 These are delicate matters. 273 00:17:27,859 --> 00:17:31,695 We need funds just as the Republic does to pay for this war. 274 00:17:31,779 --> 00:17:33,905 I can give you the location of the secret accounts 275 00:17:33,990 --> 00:17:35,032 you are searching for 276 00:17:35,116 --> 00:17:37,784 so you can plead your case to the Senate. 277 00:17:37,869 --> 00:17:39,786 And you won't stand in my way? 278 00:17:39,871 --> 00:17:42,998 We'll even start paying the interest on our loans 279 00:17:43,082 --> 00:17:46,418 to show the Republic our full endorsement. 280 00:17:46,794 --> 00:17:48,754 What do you get out of this? 281 00:17:48,838 --> 00:17:52,466 Stability in unstable times. 282 00:17:52,550 --> 00:17:55,594 The location of the accounts are on this disk. 283 00:18:00,933 --> 00:18:03,977 Now, where were we? 284 00:18:08,900 --> 00:18:11,359 The Muun government has seized the accounts 285 00:18:11,444 --> 00:18:14,029 and arrested the heads of the Banking Clan. 286 00:18:14,113 --> 00:18:18,366 We are indebted to Rush Clovis for his service to our people. 287 00:18:18,451 --> 00:18:20,911 Well, I have done only what I thought was right. 288 00:18:20,995 --> 00:18:22,829 Considering the information, 289 00:18:22,914 --> 00:18:25,582 it appears that the Separatist government has agreed 290 00:18:25,666 --> 00:18:28,752 to allow you to be the new head of the banks. 291 00:18:28,836 --> 00:18:33,632 -And the Republic? -I can only give you my endorsement. 292 00:18:34,175 --> 00:18:37,135 Now, all that stands in your way is the Senate. 293 00:18:40,348 --> 00:18:41,848 (CLAMORING) 294 00:18:42,100 --> 00:18:44,392 Order! Order! 295 00:18:47,855 --> 00:18:50,273 -Good luck. -Thank you! 296 00:18:50,358 --> 00:18:53,026 MAS AMEDDA: Rush CIovis will now address the Senate. 297 00:18:54,028 --> 00:18:55,362 Traitor! 298 00:18:55,530 --> 00:18:56,696 (CLAMORING) 299 00:18:56,989 --> 00:18:58,365 SENATOR: Clovis? 300 00:18:59,867 --> 00:19:03,453 I come to you today with irrefutable evidence 301 00:19:03,538 --> 00:19:06,581 that the heads of the Banking Clan have been stealing funds 302 00:19:06,666 --> 00:19:09,167 and have virtually bankrupted the system. 303 00:19:09,877 --> 00:19:12,337 SENATOR 1 : What? SENATOR 2: How dare you! 304 00:19:12,421 --> 00:19:15,715 l know the Muuns to be a good and honest people, 305 00:19:15,800 --> 00:19:20,679 and that it is the actions of only these unscrupulous few who are responsible. 306 00:19:20,763 --> 00:19:24,599 I humbly ask you for your nomination in taking over the banks. 307 00:19:24,684 --> 00:19:25,934 SENATOR 3: What can you do? 308 00:19:26,018 --> 00:19:27,477 l will restore order 309 00:19:27,562 --> 00:19:31,189 and return the banks back to secure and neutral negotiations 310 00:19:31,274 --> 00:19:32,315 and transactions. 311 00:19:32,400 --> 00:19:34,276 How can we trust you? 312 00:19:34,360 --> 00:19:35,819 I vow to be impartial 313 00:19:35,903 --> 00:19:38,822 and show no favor to either side in this war. 314 00:19:38,906 --> 00:19:41,408 But you have colluded with the Separatists! 315 00:19:42,368 --> 00:19:44,286 lt is the Separatists' ties to Rush Clovis 316 00:19:44,370 --> 00:19:47,247 that has allowed them to accept this nomination. 317 00:19:47,331 --> 00:19:51,501 He also has the full support of the Muun people. 318 00:19:51,586 --> 00:19:54,087 And what of the Chancellor? 319 00:19:54,672 --> 00:19:58,008 I believe that in these dangerous times, 320 00:19:58,092 --> 00:20:01,178 the bank must be protected at all costs, 321 00:20:01,262 --> 00:20:04,848 and that a man who has no allegiance to either side 322 00:20:04,932 --> 00:20:09,227 and the support of the Muun people is our best hope. 323 00:20:09,312 --> 00:20:11,396 Then we shall put it to a vote. 324 00:20:17,612 --> 00:20:19,362 (BEEPING) 325 00:20:23,242 --> 00:20:27,245 A resounding majority in support of the nomination. 326 00:20:27,455 --> 00:20:29,206 (APPLAUSE) 327 00:20:38,633 --> 00:20:40,175 (BEEPING) 328 00:20:45,848 --> 00:20:49,517 My boy, I can tell this has been a difficult time. 329 00:20:49,602 --> 00:20:52,562 I've known you too long not to see something is troubling you. 330 00:20:52,647 --> 00:20:55,398 (SIGHS) Your Excellency, forgive me, 331 00:20:55,483 --> 00:20:59,236 but you have made a mistake by trusting Clovis. 332 00:20:59,320 --> 00:21:00,487 Have I? 333 00:21:00,571 --> 00:21:04,074 Rest assured, my public endorsement of Clovis 334 00:21:04,158 --> 00:21:07,744 is not the same as my private confidence in him. 335 00:21:07,828 --> 00:21:10,205 Then what exactly is going on here? 336 00:21:10,289 --> 00:21:12,749 We will watch him closely. 337 00:21:12,833 --> 00:21:15,418 I don't dispute your distrust of him. 338 00:21:15,503 --> 00:21:18,880 I think there is something we haven't unearthed yet, 339 00:21:18,965 --> 00:21:21,758 and I would very much like for it to surface. 340 00:21:21,842 --> 00:21:26,137 But people have been hurt, could be hurt, in the process. 341 00:21:26,555 --> 00:21:30,350 Let us make sure that doesn't happen, shall we?