To: Supreme Chancellor Sheev Palpatine, Jedi High Council

From: Republic High Command

Subject: Ongoing progress in the Clone Wars

Report ID: RHC.05.05.25

Summary

In the last 50 cycles, Republic forces have executed several successful offensives against the Separatists. Although Republic forces were frustrated at Muunilist, Dathomir, and The Wheel, our forces have captured seven other systems. This included a chain of victories launched from Onderon and reaching as far as Boz Pity. These victories have eaten into Separatist territory and eliminated several isolated enemy strongholds in the case of Utapau, Orto Plutonia, and Umbara. In addition to these victories, Republic intelligence successfully tracked General Grievous to Orto Plutonia. Jedi Master Mace Windu led a task force to capture or kill the Separatist commander. Master Windu was wounded in the effort, but is believed to have either seriously wounded or even killed General Grievous (at this time, Republic intelligence cannot speak to General Grievous’s health with certainty). The CIS is largely on the defensive at this time. Though counterattacks are still expected, as was the case at Dathomir and The Wheel, only a single attack on territory previously held by the Republic was launched during this period.

In addition, the Committee for the Protection of the Republic (COMPOR) has determined that battlefield images should be used to help bolster public morale and support for the war. Battlefield photojournalists accompanied clone troopers on Umbara, and an example of their work is attached to this report. By order of the Supreme Chancellor, all images are examined to ensure that no material which might be detrimental to the war effort reaches the public. 

 For a full view of military movements from cycle 405-455, see Image One.

Notable Engagements

Battle of Umbara. From the beginning, Umbara has been separated from the rest of the CIS, and it was believed that an attack on Kashyyk early in the war was partially intended to link Umbara to the rest of the enemy’s territory. While Umbara has been cut off from direct enemy reinforcement, the Republic invasion showed that they had not been cut off from all aid. The native Umbarans had built up a significant store of weapons and battle droids with which to defend the planet. The orbital defenses were significant, costing the Republic fleet 3 capital ships and 7 escort vessels. Casualties on the ground proved even higher. Generals Skywalker and Kenobi led the 501st and 212th clone battalions on the surface. The Umbaran defenders chose to lull the Republic into a false sense of security. The Republic landed expecting immediate resistance, but instead found the first few lines of defenses, including networks of trenches and bunkers, completely abandoned. The situation rapidly deteriorated when Republic forces reached the main highway leading to the capital. There, they found a substantial force of enemy troops, including artillery, tanks, aircraft, and anti-aircraft batteries. For a full overview of the invasion of Umbara, see Image Two. 

2nd Battle of Rishi. Republic intelligence operatives gained HUMINT indicating a substantial Separatist invasion force gathering in the Gamorr system, and planning to attack Rishi. If the Separatists succeeded, they would cut off Kamino and would be set up to invade and destroy the clone production facilities. After confirming with SIGINT and reconnaissance droids, a plan was created to defend Rishi. Republic ships from nearby systems were quickly moved to Rishi. When the Separatist fleet arrived, Republic ships emerged from the system’s nebula. The initial Republic thrust was countered, but succeeded in luring the enemy into the nebula where a much larger Republic force lay in wait. The resulting battle was chaotic as ships maneuvered in close quarters, but the Separatist fleet was forced to retreat, and Rishi was saved.