Captions were made with the support of NZ On Air. TVNZ Captioning 2009 (ARTOO BEEPS) Lock on to them, Artoo. Master, General Grievous' ship is directly ahead. The one crawling with vulture droids. Oh, this is going to be easy (!) Odd Ball, do you copy? Copy, Red Leader. Mark my position. Form your squad behind me. On your tail, General Kenobi. Set S-foils in attack position. This is where the fun begins. Let them pass between us. They're all over me. Get them off my.... I'm going to go help them out. No. They are doing their job so we can do ours. Missiles. Pull up. They overshot us. They're coming around. (BEEPS) All right, Arfour. No, no. Nothing too fancy. Surge all power units, Artoo. Stand by the reverse thrusters. (BEEPS EXCITEDLY) We got 'em, Artoo. Flying is for droids. I'm hit! Anakin? I see them. Buzz droids. (DROIDS SNICKER) Arfour, be careful. You have... Oh, dear. They're shutting down all the controls. Move right so I can get a shot. The mission. Get to the Command Ship. Get the Chancellor. I'm running out of tricks here. In the name of...! Hold your fire! You're not helping here. I agree, bad idea. I can't see a thing. My cockpit's fogging. They're all over me! Anakin! Move to the right. You're going to get us both killed! Get out of here! There's nothing more you can do. I'm not leaving without you, Master. Get 'em, Artoo. Watch out. Artoo, hit the buzz droid's centre eye. You got him. Great, Artoo! The General's command ship is ahead. (BEEPS FRANTICALLY) Have you noticed the shields are still up? Sorry, Master. Oh, I have a bad feeling about this. Artoo, locate the Chancellor. The Chancellor's signal is coming from right there. The observation platform at the top of that spire. I sense Count Dooku. I sense a trap. Next move? Spring the trap. (BEEPS) Artoo, go back. I need you to stay with the ship. Take this, and wait for orders. (MENACING GRUNT) (HACKING MECHANICAL COUGH) (RASPING VOICE) What's the situation, Captain? Two Jedi have landed in the main hangar bay. We're tracking them. Just as Count Dooku predicted. (COUGHS, LAUGHS) Destroyers! (TINNY DROID VOICE) Drop your weapons. I said drop 'em! Those are Jedi fighters all right! Did you press the stop button? No, did you? No. There's more than one way out of here. We don't want to get out, we want to get moving. Artoo, activate elevator 31174. Come in, Artoo. What's that? Artoo, do you copy? Artoo, activate elevator 31174. Get back to work. Back, nothin'! (OBI-WAN'S VOICE IS MUFFLED) ..31174. Artoo? Always on the move. Artoo, do you hear me? Artoo? Whoa! Stop! Artoo, we need to be going up. Hands up, Jedi! Artoo, do you copy? Artoo, do you hear me? We need to be going up, not down. Hey, you! (BEEPS) Now, that's better. You stupid little astro droid. Uh-oh! Oh, it's you. What was that all about? Artoo has been... No loose-wire jokes. Did I say anything? He's trying. I didn't say anything! Chancellor. Are you all right? Count Dooku. This time we will do it together. I was about to say that. Get help. You're no match for him. He's a Sith Lord. Chancellor Palpatine, Sith Lords are our specialty. Your swords, please. We don't want to make a mess in front of the Chancellor. You won't get away this time, Dooku. I've been looking forward to this. My powers have doubled since last we met, Count. Good. Twice the pride, double the fall. I sense great fear in you, Skywalker. You have hate, you have anger, but you don't use them. Good, Anakin, good! Kill him. Kill him now. I shouldn't. Do it. You did well, Anakin. He was too dangerous to be kept alive. Yes, but he was an unarmed prisoner. I shouldn't have done that. It's not the Jedi way. It is only natural. He cut off your arm, and you wanted revenge. It wasn't the first time, Anakin. Remember what you told me about your mother and the Sand People? Now, we must leave before more security droids arrive. Anakin, there is no time. We must get off the ship before it's too late. He seems to be all right. Leave him, or we'll never make it. His fate will be the same as ours. Prepare for attack. All batteries fire! Fire! The elevator's not working. Artoo, activate elevator 3224. (BEEPS) Reverse stabilisers. Reversing stabilisers. (SCREAMS) Magnetise! Magnetise! Fire the emergency booster engines! Levelling out, sir. Easy! We're in a bit of a situation. Did I miss something? Hold on. What is that? Oops! Artoo, shut down the elevator. Too late. Jump! Let's see if we can find something in the hangar that's still flyable. Artoo, get down here. Artoo, do you copy? (COUGHING) General, we found the Jedi. They're in hallway 328. Activate ray shields. Ray shields. How did this happen? We're smarter than this. Apparently not. I say patience. Patience. Yes. Artoo will be along in a few moments and he'll release the ray shields. (ARTOO SCREECHES) (STUNNED BEEPING) See? No problem. Don't move! Do you have a plan B? Oh, yes. The negotiator. General Kenobi. We've been waiting for you. That wasn't much of a rescue. (DROID) You're welcome(!) And... (COUGHS) Anakin Skywalker... I was expecting someone with your reputation to be a little... older. General Grievous. You're shorter than I expected. (COUGHS) Jedi scum! We have a job to do, Anakin. Try not to upset him. (BEEPS) Your lightsabres will make a fine addition to my collection. Not this time. And this time you won't escape. Artoo. Crush them! Make them suffer. Stay at your stations. Don't bother with them. Keep the ship in orbit. You lose, General Kenobi. (DROIDS SQUEALING) (EVIL LAUGH) Time to abandon ship. (LAUGHS/COUGHS) (ALARM WAILS) All the escape pods have been launched. Grievous. Can you fly this? You mean, can I land what's left of it? Well? I'd say under the circumstances, the ability to pilot this thing is irrelevant. Strap in. Open all hatches. Extend flaps and drag-fins. (BEEPS) We lost something. Not to worry, we're still flying half a ship. Now we're really picking up speed. 8 plus 60. We're in the atmosphere. Grab that. Keep us level. Steady. (BEEPS) Easy, Artoo! 5,000. Fireships left and right. We'll take you in. Copy that. Landing strip straight ahead. We're coming in too hot. (ARTOO BEEPS FRANTICALLY) Another happy landing. Are you coming, Master? Oh no. I'm not brave enough for politics. I have to report to the Council. And besides, someone needs to be the poster boy. Hold on, this whole operation was your idea. Let us not forget, Anakin, you rescued me from the buzz droids, killed Count Dooku, and rescued the Chancellor, carrying me unconscious on your back, All because of your training. Anakin, today, you are the hero and you deserve your glorious day with the politicians. All right. But you owe me. And not for saving your skin for the tenth time. Ninth. The business on Cato Nemoidia, it doesn't` doesn't count. I'll see you at the briefing. Chancellor Palpatine, are you all right? Yes, thanks to your Jedi knights. They killed Count Dooku, but General Grievous has escaped once again. Grievous will run and hide as he always does. He is a coward. But with Count Dooku dead, he is the leader of the droid army, and I assure you, the Senate will vote to continue the war as long as Grievous is alive. Then the Jedi Council will make finding Grievous our highest priority. (DROIDS) Watch it! Excuse me. Come along, Artoo. The Republic cannot praise you enough. Thank you, Senator Organa. (ARTOO BEEPS) It couldn't possibly be as bad as all that! (BEEPS) There, I agree with you. I could do with a tune-up myself. The fighting will continue until General Grievous is spare parts. Well, I'll do everything I can with the Senate. Excuse me. Certainly. Oh, Anakin. I've missed you, Padme. There were whispers that you'd been killed. I'm all right. It feels like we've been apart for a lifetime. If the Chancellor hadn't been kidnapped, I don't think we'd have ever come back from the Outer Rim sieges. Wait, not here. Yes, here. I'm tired of all this deception. I don't care if they know we're married. Anakin, don't say that. Are you all right? You're trembling. What's going on? Something wonderful has happened. Ani... I'm pregnant. That's... That-That's wonderful. What are we going to do? We're not going to worry about anything right now, all right? This is a happy moment. The happiest moment of my life. (COUGHS) Yes, Lord Sidious. General Grievous, I suggest you move the Separatist leaders to Mustafar. It will be done, my lord. The end of the war is near, General. But the loss of Count Dooku? His death was a necessary loss. Soon I will have a new apprentice. One far younger and more powerful. Ani, I want to have our baby back home on Naboo. We can go to the lake country where no one'll know. Where we can be safe. I can go early and fix up the baby's room. I know the perfect spot, right by the gardens. You are so... beautiful. It's only because I'm so in love. No, it's because I'm so in love with YOU. So love has blinded you? (CHUCKLES) Well, that's not exactly what I meant. But it's probably true. (BABY CRIES) Anakin, help me! (SCREAMS) What's bothering you? Nothing. I remember when I gave this to you. How long is it going to take for us to be honest with each other? It was a dream. Bad? Like the ones I used to have about my mother just before she died. And? And it was about you. Tell me. It was only a dream. You die in childbirth. And the baby? I don't know. It was only a dream. I won't let this one become real. This baby will change our lives. I doubt the Queen will still allow me to serve in the Senate, and if the Council discovers you are the father, you will be expelled... I know. I know. Do you think Obi-Wan might be able to help us? We don't need his help. Our baby is a blessing. Premonitions? Premonitions! Hmm... These visions you have... They are of pain, suffering... death. Yourself, you speak of, or someone you know? Someone. Close to you? Yes. Careful you must be when sensing the future, Anakin. The fear of loss is a path to the Dark Side. I won't let these visions come true, Master Yoda. Death is a natural part of life. Rejoice for those around you who transform into the Force. Mourn them, do not. Miss them, do not. Attachment leads to jealousy. The shadow of greed, that is. What must I do, Master Yoda? Train yourself to let go of everything you fear to lose. You missed the report on the Outer Rim sieges. I'm sorry, I was held up. I have no excuse. In short, they are going very well. Saleucami has fallen, and Master Vos has moved his troops to Boz Pity. What's wrong, then? The Senate is expected to vote more executive powers to the Chancellor today. That means less deliberating and more action. Is that bad? It will make it easier to end this war. Be careful of your friend Palpatine. Be careful of what? He has requested your presence. What for? He would not say. He didn't inform the Council? That's unusual, isn't it? All of this is unusual, and it's making me feel uneasy. I hope you trust me, Anakin. Of course. I need your help, son. What do you mean? I'm depending on you. For what? I don't understand. To be the eyes, ears, and voice of the Republic. Anakin, I'm appointing you to be my personal representative on the Jedi Council. Me? A Master? I am overwhelmed, sir, but the Council elects its own members. They will never accept this. I think they will. They need you. More than you know. Allow this appointment lightly, the Council does not. Disturbing is this move by Chancellor Palpatine. I understand. You are on this Council, but we do not grant you the rank of Master. What? How can you do this? This is outrageous! It's unfair! How can you be on the Council and not be a Master? Take a seat, young Skywalker. Forgive me, Master. (DISEMBODIED VOICE) We have surveyed all systems in the Republic, but have found no sign of General Grievous. Hiding in the Outer Rim, Grievous is. The outlying systems, you must sweep. We do not have many ships to spare. What about the droid attack on the Wookies? We must attack immediately He's right, that is a system we cannot afford to lose. Go, I will. Good relations with the Wookiees, I have. It's settled, then. Yoda will take a battalion of clones to reinforce the Wookiees on Kashyyyk. May the Force be with us all. What kind of nonsense is this? Put me on the Council and not make me a Master? Never in the history of the Jedi. It's insulting! Calm down. You have been given a great honour. To be on the Council at your age is unprecedented. You're too close to the Chancellor. The Council doesn't like it when he interferes in Jedi affairs. I swear to you, I didn't ask to be put on the Council. But it's what you wanted. Your friendship with Chancellor Palpatine seems to have paid off. That's nothing to do with this. The Council approved the appointment because the Chancellor trusts you. And? I'm on your side. I didn't want to put you in this situation. What situation? The Council wants you to report on all the Chancellor's dealings. They want to know what he's up to. They want me to spy on the Chancellor? That's treason. We are at war, Anakin. Why didn't they give me this assignment when we were in session? This assignment is not to be on record. The Chancellor is not a bad man. He befriended me. He's watched out for me ever since I arrived here. That is why you must help us. Our allegiance is to the Senate, not to its leader, who has managed to stay in office long after his term has expired. The Senate demanded he stay longer. Yes, but use your feelings, Anakin. Something is out of place. (SIGHS) You're asking me to do something against the Jedi Code. Against the Republic. Against a mentor and a friend. That's what's out of place. Why are you asking this of me? The Council is asking you. Anakin did not take to his assignment with much enthusiasm. It's very dangerous putting them together. I don't think the boy can handle it. I don't trust him. With all due respect, Master, is he not the Chosen One, to destroy the Sith and bring balance to the Force? So the prophecy says. A prophecy. That misread could have been. He will not let me down. He never has. I hope right you are. Sometimes I wonder what's happening to the Jedi Order. I think this war is destroying the principles of the Republic. Have you ever considered that we may be on the wrong side? What do you mean? What if the democracy we thought we were serving no longer exists and the Republic has become the very evil we have been fighting to destroy? I don't believe that. And you're sounding like a Separatist. This war represents a failure to listen. Now you're close to the Chancellor, ask him to stop the fighting and let diplomacy resume. Don't ask me to do that. Make a motion in the Senate, where that kind of a request belongs. What is it? Nothing. Don't do this. Don't shut me out. Let me help you. Hold me. Like you did by the lake on Naboo, so long ago, when there was nothing but our love. No politics, no plotting, no war. You wanted to see me, Chancellor. Yes, Anakin. Come closer. I have good news. Our Clone Intelligence Units have discovered the location of General Grievous. He is hiding in the Utapau system. At last. We'll be able to capture that monster and end this war. I would worry about the collective wisdom of the Council if they didn't select you for this assignment. You are the best choice by far. Hm... Sit down. Leave us. Anakin, you know I'm not able to rely on the Jedi Council. If they haven't included you in their plot, they soon will. I'm not sure I understand. You must sense what I have come to suspect. The Jedi Council want control of the Republic. They're planning to betray me. I don't think - Anakin... search your feelings. You know, don't you? I know they don't trust you. Or the Senate. Or the Republic. Or democracy, for that matter. I have to admit, my trust in them has been shaken. Why? They asked you to do something that made you feel dishonest, didn't they? They asked you to spy on me, didn't they? I don't, er... I don't know what to say. Remember back to your early teachings. "All who gain power are afraid to lose it." Even the Jedi. The Jedi use their power for good. Good is a point of view, Anakin. The Sith and the Jedi are similar in almost every way, including their quest for greater power. The Sith rely on their passion for their strength. They think inwards, only about themselves. And the Jedi don't? The Jedi are selfless. They only care about others. Did you ever hear the tragedy of Darth Plagueis "The Wise"? No. I thought not. It's not a story the Jedi would tell you. It's a Sith legend. Darth Plagueis was a Dark Lord of the Sith, so powerful and so wise, he could use the Force to influence the midi-chlorians to create life. He had such a knowledge of the Dark Side he could even keep the ones he cared about from dying. He could actually save people from death? The Dark Side of the Force is a pathway to many abilities some consider to be unnatural. What happened to him? He became so powerful... the only thing he was afraid of was... losing his power, which eventually, of course, he did. Unfortunately, he taught his apprentice everything he knew, then his apprentice killed him in his sleep. It's ironic. He could save others from death, but not himself. Is it possible to learn this power? Not from a Jedi. Palpatine thinks General Grievance is on Utapau. A partial message was intercepted in a diplomatic packet from the Chairman of Utapau. Act on this, we must. The capture of General Grievous will end this war. Quickly and decisively we should proceed. The Chancellor has requested that I lead the campaign. The Council will make up its own mind who is to go, not the Chancellor. A Master is needed, with more experience. I concur. Master Kenobi should go. I agree. Aye. Aye. Very well. Council is adjourned. The droids have started up their main power generators. Then now the time is, Commander. Yes, sir. (WOOKIE ROARS) (SOLDIERS ROAR) You're going to need me on this one, Master. Oh, I agree. However, it may turn out to be a wild bantha chase. Master... I've disappointed you. I haven't been very appreciative of your training. I have been arrogant... and I apologise. I've just been so frustrated with the Council. You are strong and wise, Anakin, and I am very proud of you. I have trained you since you were a small boy. I taught you everything I know. You have become a far greater Jedi than I could ever hope to be. But be patient, Anakin. It won't be long before the Council makes you a Jedi Master. Obi-Wan. May the Force be with you. Goodbye, old friend. May the Force be with you. Fortunately, most of the cities are concentrated on this small continent on the far side. I'll keep them distracted until you get there. Just don't take too long. Come on, when have I ever let you down? (LAUGHS) Very well. The burden is on me not to destroy ALL the droids until you arrive. Save your energy. I can't...! Don't give up, Padme. Obi-Wan's been here, hasn't he? He came by this morning. What did he want? He's worried about you. He says you've been under a lot of stress. I feel lost. Lost? What do you mean? Obi-Wan and the Council don't trust me. They trust you with their lives. Something's happening. I'm not the Jedi I should be. I want more. And I know I shouldn't. You expect too much of yourself. I have found a way to save you. Save me? From my nightmares. Is that what's bothering you? I won't lose you, Padme. I'm not going to die in childbirth, Ani. I promise you. No, I promise YOU. Greetings, young Jedi. What brings you to our remote sanctuary? Unfortunately, the war. There is no war here, unless you've brought it with you. With your kind permission, I should like some fuel and to use your city as a base as I search nearby systems for General Grievous. (THEY SPEAK NATIVE LANGUAGE) He is here. We are being held hostage. They are watching us. I understand. The tenth level. Thousands of battle droids. Tell your people to take shelter. If you have warriors, now is the time. Take the Fighter back to the ship. Tell Cody I've made contact. (BEEPS) Is he bringing additional warriors? He didn't say. (CREATURE YELPS HAPPILY) It won't be long before the armies of the Republic track us here. I am sending you to the Mustafar system in the Outer Rim. It is a volcanic planet. You will be safe there. Safe?! Hm! Chancellor Palpatine managed to escape your grip, General. Without Count Dooku, I have doubts about your ability to keep us safe. Be thankful, Viceroy, you have not found yourself in my grip! Your ship is waiting. Hello, there! General Kenobi! (SNIGGERS) You are a bold one. Kill him. (YAPPING CRIES) Back away! I will deal with this Jedi slime myself. Your move. You fool. I have been trained in your Jedi arts by Count Dooku. (COUGHS) Attack, Kenobi. (LAUGHS) Army or not... you must realise you are doomed. Oh, I don't think so. (WHISTLES) Agghhh! Uhhh! Master Windu, may I interrupt? General Kenobi has made contact with General Grievous and we have begun our attack. Thank you, Commander. Anakin, deliver this report to the Chancellor. His reaction will give us a clue to his intentions. Yes, Master. I sense a plot to destroy the Jedi. The Dark Side of the Force surrounds the Chancellor. If he does not give up his emergency powers after the destruction of Grievous then he should be removed from office. The Jedi Council would have to take control of the Senate in order to secure a peaceful transition. To a dark place, this line of thought will carry us. Hm... Great care, we must take. Chancellor, we have just received a report from Master Kenobi. He has engaged General Grievous. We can only hope Master Kenobi is up to the challenge. I should be there with him. It is upsetting to me that the Council doesn't seem to fully appreciate your talents. Don't you wonder why they won't make you a Jedi Master? I wish I knew. More and more I get the feeling that I am being excluded from the Council. I know there are things about the Force that they are not telling me. They don't trust you, Anakin. They see your future. They know your power will be too strong to control. You must break through the fog of lies the Jedi have created around you. Let me help you to know the subtleties of the Force. How do you know the ways of the Force? My mentor taught me everything about the Force. Even the nature of the Dark Side. You know the Dark Side? Anakin, if one is to understand the great mystery, one must study all its aspects, not just the dogmatic, narrow view of the Jedi. If you wish to become a complete and wise leader, you must embrace a larger view of the Force. Be careful of the Jedi, Anakin. Only through me can you achieve a power greater than any Jedi. Learn to know the Dark Side of the Force, and you will be able to save your wife from certain death. What did you say? Use my knowledge, I beg you. You're the Sith Lord. I know what's been troubling you. Listen to me. Don't continue to be a pawn of the Jedi Council. Ever since I've known you, you've searched for a life greater than that of an ordinary Jedi. A life of significance, of conscience. Are you going to kill me? I would certainly like to. I know you would. I can feel your anger. It gives you focus, makes you stronger. I am going to turn you over to the Jedi Council. Of course. You should. But you're not sure of their intentions, are you? I will quickly discover the truth of all this. You have great wisdom, Anakin. Know the power of the Dark Side. The power to save Padme. AAAAGH! AAAAGH! So uncivilised. Master Windu, I must talk to you. Skywalker. We just received word that Obi-Wan has destroyed General Grievous. We're on our way to make sure the Chancellor returns emergency power back to the Senate. He won't give up his power. I've learned a terrible truth. I think Chancellor Palpatine is a Sith Lord. A Sith Lord? Yes. The one we have been looking for. How do you know this? He knows the ways of the Force. He's trained to use the Dark Side. Are you sure? Absolutely. Then our worst fears have been realised. We must move quickly if the Jedi Order is to survive. The Chancellor is very powerful. You will need my help to arrest him. For your own good, stay out of this affair. I sense a great deal of confusion in you, young Skywalker. There is much fear that clouds your judgment. I must go, Master. No. If what you told me is true, you will have gained my trust, but for now remain here. Wait for us in the council chambers until we return. Yes, Master. 'You do know, don't you, if the Jedi destroy me, any chance of saving her will be lost?' Master Windu. I take it General Grievous has been destroyed. I must say, you're here sooner than expected. In the name of the Galactic Senate of the Republic, you are under arrest, Chancellor. Are you threatening me, Master Jedi? The Senate will decide your fate. I am the Senate. Not yet. It's treason, then. Aaagh! You are under arrest, my Lord. Anakin! I told you it would come to this. I was right. The Jedi are taking over! The oppression of the Sith will never return. You have lost. No. No! No! You will die! He is a traitor! He is the traitor! Aaagh! I have the power to save the one you love! You must choose! Don't listen to him, Anakin! Don't let him kill me. I can't hold him any longer. I-I-I... can't... I am too weak. Anakin! Help me! Help me! I-I-I-I can't hold on any longer. I am going to end this once and for all. You can't! He must stand trial. He controls the Senate and Courts. He is too dangerous to be left alive. I'm too weak. Don't kill me. Please. It is not the Jedi way. He must live! Please don't. I need him! Please don't! No! AAAAGH! POWER! Unlimited... POWER! Aaahhh... What have I done? (HISSES) You are fulfilling your destiny, Anakin. Become my apprentice. Learn to use the Dark Side of the Force. I will do whatever you ask. Good...! Just help me save Padme's life. I can't live without her. To cheat death is a power only one has achieved, but if we work together, I know we can discover the secret. I pledge myself... to your teachings. Good. Good... The Force is strong with you. A powerful Sith you will become. Henceforth, you shall be known as Darth... Vader. Thank you... my Master. Rise. Because the Council did not trust you, my young apprentice, I believe you are the only Jedi with no knowledge of this plot. When the Jedi learn what has transpired here, they will kill us, along with all the senators. I agree. The Council's next move will be against the Senate. Every single Jedi, including your friend Obi-Wan Kenobi, is now an enemy of the Republic. I understand, Master. We must move quickly. The Jedi are relentless. If they are not all destroyed, it will be civil war without end. First, I want you to go to the Jedi temple. We will catch them off balance. Do what must be done, Lord Vader. Do not hesitate. Show no mercy. Only then will you be strong enough with the Dark Side to save Padme. What about the other Jedi spread across the galaxy? Their betrayal will be dealt with. After you have killed all the Jedi in the temple, go to the Mustafar system. Wipe out Viceroy Gunray and the other Separatist leaders. Once more, the Sith will rule the galaxy... and we shall have peace. This home is costing at least twice as much to heat... as this one. And it's all down to the choice of heating. Energy-efficient heating systems produce more heat efficiently and cost less to run. Check out the three essentials for a healthy home on our website. Hurry! Commander, contact your troops. Tell them to move to the higher levels. Very good, sir. Oh, by the way, I think you'll be needing this. Thank you, Cody. Let's get a move on We've a battle to win here. Yes, sir. 'Commander Cody,' the time has come. Execute Order 66. Yes, my Lord. Blast him! (DRAGON CREATURE SCREAMS) Come on! Execute Order 66. It will be done, my Lord. It will be done, my Lord. (THEY SPEAK WOOKIE) Master Skywalker, there are too many of them. What are we going to do? The Chancellor's office indicated Master Anakin returned to the Jedi temple. Don't worry. I am sure he will be all right. What's going on here? There's been a rebellion, sir. Don't worry, the situation is under control. I'm sorry, sir. It's time for you to leave. And so it is. Get him! No! Let him go. All these Wookiees are dead. Move to the east. Yes, sir. Goodbye, Tarful. Goodbye, Chewbaccca. (MOURNFUL GROAN) Miss you, I will. (SPEAKS WOOKIE SADLY) Hopefully we will be able to intercept a few Jedi before they walk into this catastrophe. Did you find Kenobi? Sir, no one could have survived that fall. Start loading your men on the ship. Move it! Emergency Code 913. I have no contact on any frequency. (BROKEN) Kenobi. Repeat. Master Kenobi. Senator. My clone troops turned on me. I need help. We have rescued Master Yoda. This ambush has happened everywhere. We're sending you our coordinates. (BEEPS) Hush! Not so loud. Are you all right? I heard there was an attack on the Jedi temple. You could see the smoke from here. I'm fine. I came to see if you and the baby are safe. What's happening? The Jedi have tried to overthrow the Republic. I can't believe that. I saw Master Windu attempt to assassinate the Chancellor myself. Anakin! What are you going to do? I will not betray the Republic. My loyalties lie with the Chancellor and with the Senate and with you. What about Obi-Wan? I don't know. Many Jedi have been killed. We can only hope he's remained loyal to the Chancellor. Anakin, I'm afraid. Have faith, my love. Everything will soon be set right. The Chancellor has given me a very important mission. The Separatists are in the Mustafar system. I'm going there to end this war. Wait for me until I return. Things will be different, I promise. Please, wait for me. (ARTOO BEEPS) Well, he is under a lot of stress, Artoo. Take care, my little friend. My lady, is there anything I might do? No thank you, Threepio. Oh, I feel so... helpless. How many other Jedi managed to survive? Heard from no one, have we. I saw thousands of troops attack the Jedi temple. That's why I went looking for Yoda. Any contact from the temple? Received a coded retreat message, we have. It requests all Jedi to return to the temple. It says that the war is over. Well, then we must go back. Any stragglers will fall into the trap and be killed. Suggest dismantling the coded signal, do you? Yes, Master. There is too much at stake. I agree. And a little more knowledge might light our way. The plan has gone as you had promised, my Lord. You have done well, Viceroy. When my new apprentice Darth Vader arrives, he will take care of you. A message from the Chancellor's office, sir. Send it through. Sir. Senator Organa, the Supreme Chancellor requests your presence at a special session of Congress. I will be there. He will be expecting you. It could be a trap. I don't think so. The Chancellor cannot control thousands of star systems without keeping the Senate intact. If a special session of Congress there is, easier for us to enter the Jedi temple it will be. Artoo, stay with the ship. (SAD LITTLE BEEP) Welcome, Lord Vader. We've been expecting you. (APPLAUSE) ..and the Jedi rebellion has been foiled. What's happened? The Chancellor is telling of a plot by the Jedi to overthrow the Senate. The remaining Jedi will be hunted down and defeated. (APPLAUSE) Not even the younglings survived. Killed not by clones, this Padawan. By lightsabre, he was. Who? Who could have done this? The attempt on my life has left me scarred... and deformed, but I assure you my resolve has never been stronger. (APPLAUSE) Stop! No! In order to ensure the security and continuing stability, the Republic will be reorganised into the first Galactic Empire... for a safe and secure society. (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) So this is how liberty dies ` with thunderous applause. The war is over! Lord Sidious promised us peace. We only want... I've recalibrated the code warning all surviving Jedi to stay away. For the Clones to discover the recalibration, a long time it will take. Wait, Master. There is something I must know. If into the security recordings you go, only pain will you find. I must know the truth, Master. It can't be. It can't be. You have done well, my new apprentice. Now, Lord Vader, go and bring peace to the Empire. I can't watch any more. Destroy the Sith, we must. Send me to kill the Emperor. I will not kill Anakin. To fight this Lord Sidious, strong enough, you are not. He is like my brother. I cannot do it. Twisted by the Dark Side, young Skywalker has become. The boy you trained, gone he is. Consumed by Darth Vader. I do not know where the Emperor has sent him. I don't know where to look. Use your feelings, Obi-Wan, and find him, you will. When was the last time you saw him? Yesterday. And do you know where he is now? No. Padme, I need your help. He's in grave danger. From the Sith? From himself. Padme, Anakin has turned to the Dark Side. You're wrong! How could you even say that? I have seen a security hologram of him... killing younglings. Not Anakin. He couldn't. He was deceived by a lie. We all were. It appears that the Chancellor is behind everything, including the war. Palpatine is the Sith Lord we've been looking for. After the death of Count Dooku, Anakin became his new apprentice. I don't believe you. I can't. Padme... I must find him. You're going to kill him, aren't you? He has become a very great threat. I can't. Anakin is the father, isn't he? I'm so sorry. My lady, let me come with you. There is no danger, the fighting is over, and this is personal. As you wish, my lady, but I strongly disagree. I'll be all right, Captain. This is something I must do myself. And Threepio will look after me. (THREEPIO) Oh, dear. I think I'm beginning to get the hang of this flying business. The Separatists have been taken care of, my Master. It is finished, then. You have restored peace and justice to the galaxy. You have done well. Send a message to the ships of the Trade Federation. All droid units must shut down immediately. Very good, my lord. I saw your ship. What are you doing out here? I was so worried about you. Obi-Wan told me terrible things. What things? He said you've turned to the Dark Side. That you... killed younglings. Obi-Wan is trying to turn you against me. He cares about us. Us? He knows. He wants to help you. Anakin, all I want is your love. Love won't save you, Padme. Only my new powers can do that. At what cost? You're a good person. Don't do this. I won't lose you the way I lost my mother. I'm becoming more powerful than any Jedi dreamed of and I'm doing it for you ` to protect you. Come away with me. Help me raise our child. Leave everything else behind while we still can. Don't you see? We don't have to run away any more. I have brought peace to the Republic. I am more powerful than the Chancellor. I can overthrow him. And together you and I can rule the galaxy. Make things the way we want them to be. I don't believe what I'm hearing. Obi-Wan was right. You've changed. I don't want to hear any more about Obi-Wan. The Jedi turned against me. Don't you turn against me. I don't know you any more. Anakin... you're breaking my heart. You're going down a path I can't follow. Because of Obi-Wan? Because of what you've done. What you plan to do. Stop, stop now! Come back. I love you! Liar! No! You're with him! You brought him here to kill me. No! Anakin... Let her go, Anakin! Anakin... Let her go! You turned her against me. You have done that yourself. You will not take her from me! Your anger and your lust for power have already done that. You have allowed this Dark Lord to twist your mind, until now... until now you have become the very thing you swore to destroy. Don't lecture me, Obi-Wan. I see through the lies of the Jedi. I do not fear the Dark Side as you do. I have brought peace, freedom, justice and security to my new empire. Your new empire? Don't make me kill you. Anakin, my allegiance is to the Republic, to democracy! If you're not with me,... then you're my enemy. Only a Sith deals in absolutes. I will do what I must. You will try. I hear a new apprentice you have, Emperor. Or should I call you Darth Sidious? Master Yoda, you survived. Surprised? Your arrogance blinds you, Master Yoda. Now you will experience the full power of the Dark Side. (EVIL CHUCKLE) I have waited a long time for this moment, my little green friend. (CACKLES) At last, the Jedi are no more. Not if anything to say about it, I have! Aaagh! At an end your rule is, and not short enough it was. If so powerful you are... why leave? You will not stop me. Darth Vader will become more powerful than either of us. Faith in your new apprentice misplaced may be, as is your faith in the Dark Side of the Force. Uhhh...! Aaaahhh! (ALARM BLARES) (LAUGHS) (CACKLES) (LAUGHS) (CACKLES, GROANS) Hurry! Careful timing we will need. Activate your homing beacon when you're ready. There is no sign of his body, sir. Then he is not dead. Double your search. Yes, sir. Right away, sir. Tell Captain Kagi to prepare my shuttle for immediate takeoff. Yes, Master. I sense Lord Vader is in danger. Into exile I must go. Failed, I have. I have failed you, Anakin. I have failed you. I should've known the Jedi were plotting to take over. Anakin, Chancellor Palpatine is evil. From my point of view the Jedi are evil. Then you are lost. This is the end for you, my Master. It's over, Anakin. I have the high ground. You underestimate my power. Don't try it. (ANAKIN GROANS) You were the Chosen One! It was said that you would destroy the Sith, not join them. Bring balance to the Force, not leave it in darkness. (GROANING CONTINUES) I hate you! You were my brother, Anakin. I loved you. (SCREAMS) (SCREAMS) Master Kenobi, we have Miss Padme on board. Please, please hurry. We should leave this dreadful place. Obi-Wan... is Anakin all right? Your Majesty, this way! There he is. He's still alive. Get a medical capsule immediately. Yes, sir. Right away. Excuse me, Master Yoda. Obi-Wan Kenobi has made contact. We'll take her to the medical centre. Quickly. Medically, she is completely healthy. For reasons we can't explain, we are losing her. She's dying? We don't know why. She has lost the will to live. We need to operate quickly if we are to save the babies. Babies? She's carrying twins. (SCREAMS IN AGONY) (SOBS) (BABY CRIES) It's a boy. Luke... Luke... (SCREAMS) (BABY CRIES) It's a girl. Leia... (HARSH, MECHANICAL BREATHING) Obi-Wan... there is good in him. I know... I know there's... still... (BABY CRIES) Lord Vader,... can you hear me? (DEEP RASPING VOICE) Yes, Master. Where is Padme? Is she safe? Is she all right? It seems, in your anger, you killed her. I? I couldn't have. She was alive! I felt it. (DARTH VADER GROANS IN ANGUISH) (HOWLS) NO...! Hidden, safe, the children must be kept. We must take them somewhere the Sith will not sense their presence. Split up, they should be. My wife and I will take the girl. We've always talked of adopting a baby girl. She will be loved with us. And what of the boy? To Tatooine. To his family, send him. I will take the child and watch over him. Until the time is right, disappear we will. Master Kenobi, wait a moment. In your solitude on Tatooine, training I have for you. Training? An old friend has learned the path to immortality. One who has returned from the netherworld of the Force. Your old master. Qui-Gon? How to commune with him, I will teach you. Captain Antilles. Your Highness? I'm placing these droids in your care. Treat them well. Clean them up. Have the protocol droid's mind wiped. What?! (CHUCKLING BEEP) Oh, no! IMS Subtitles Captions were made possible with funding from NZ On Air. TVNZ Captioning 2009