Battle of Orto Plutonia/Legends

"I have led our people since before you were born. I've seen a hundred planets rise and fall through force of arms. If it's not the Separatists out there, then it is an aggressive and malevolent enemy nonetheless, and I will not let whoever it is jeopardize the security of the people of Pantora."

- Chi Cho to Riyo Chuchi

The Battle of Orto Plutonia took place around 22 BBY between Galactic Republic forces and Talz on the planet of Orto Plutonia during the Clone Wars. The native Talz on the planet of Orto Plutonia have attacked Glid Base, a Republic Base, on the planet. High Jedi General Obi-Wan Kenobi and Jedi General Anakin Skywalker were dispatched to investigate the loss of contact with the base. Senator Riyo Chuchi and Chairman of the Pantoran Assembly Chi Cho joined the two Jedi on Orto Plutonia. The Jedi found that Glid Base has been attacked and the Talz reemerged and confronted the group. Failing to discuss peace, Cho declared war against the Talz and claimed the planet to be under Pantoran rule.

Prelude
"Our moon of Pantora is the only civilization in this system. I'm the one who asked the senate to protect this planet. This wasteland belongs to us."

- Chi Cho to Riyo Chuchi

After losing contact with a Galactic Republic base on Orto Plutonia, High Jedi General Obi-Wan Kenobi and Jedi General Anakin Skywalker were dispatched by the Jedi Council to the snowy Pantoran world of Orto Plutonia to investigate. Fearing that the planet was a target by Separatist forces, the Jedi awaited the arrivial of Riyo Chuchi, a Senator representing the planet of Pantora, and Chairman of the Pantoran Assembly Chi Cho. Unknowingly to the group, native Talz have secretly attacked the Republic base and Clone troopers stationed there prior to Kenobi and Skywalker's arrival. Cho indicated to Chuchi and the Jedi that the moon of Orto Plutonia belongs to the Pantorans and he will remove any threat that stood in the way. Though Chuchi respected the Chairman's opinion, she believed that peace was the only resolution and if the Separatists are on the planet there should be no attack. Upon entering the base, Skywalker and Clone Captain CC-7567&mdash;nicknamed Rex&mdash;knew that the base was attacked however not by Battle droids of the Separatist army, due to spears erecting out of the bodies of Clone troopers. Cho concluded that only savages did such a thing but Chuchi responded to Cho by stating war is not a answer due to a attack. Raged, Cho told Chuchi of his past and he leaded the Pantorans into war before she was born and these savages responsible for the attack will be destroyed.

Rex and his men regrouped with the Jedi outside the base. The Talz who were responsible for the attack emerged from underground and confronted the armed Clone troopers. Kenobi stated to Rex to not provoke the Talz, as they were easily offended by threats such as blasters. Cho and Chuchi walked near the Jedi as Thi-Sen, chieftain of the Talz on Orto Plutonia, approached them. Kenobi and Skywalker wanted the Talz to understand that the Republic is on their side and no harm will be done to them. Skywalker drew a simple friendship drawing on a stone and showed Thi-Sen and the other Talz leaders of the colony. Protocol droid, C-3PO translated the words of Kenobi to Thi-Sen, however Cho and Chuchi entered the peace agreement between the Talz and the Republic. Though Chuchi wanted peace, Cho demanded the extermination of the Talz on Orto Plutonia by lethal force. C-3PO was forced to give Thi-Sen what Cho thought of them. Kenobi restated to Cho that the Talz are easily offended, though it was to late. Thi-Sen had given Cho to reconsider his thoughts, though he chose war over peace. Thi-Sen and his Talz followers left the scene, while Cho prepared for war against the Talz.

Chairman Cho's attack
Soon after war was declared, Cho was determined to kill the Talz at all costs. Along with his two Pantoran guards, the chairman forced all the clone troopers to organize and follow him. Rex questioned Cho's actions to Skywalker, whom advised Rex to only protect and defend the chairman and to not attack any Talz. Both Kenobi and Skywalker remained behind with Senator Chuchi as Cho led the Republic forces into the inevitable battle. Riding in BARC speeders and Freeco bikes, the clones surrounded the perimeter around the chairman for defense as they were approaching the Talz colony. Cho ordered them to fire once they were in range, however Rex told Cho that the clones are with him to protect him. Though Cho cared less of the clones and Cho, along with his two Pantoran guards fired upon the Talz that stood on top of a icy cliff. The Talz countered the attack Republic group by throwing spears at them. Cho and is guards were surrounded by the Talz and the Clones only fired if the chairman was in danger. The Republic soon lost the majority of their Freeco bikes while Talz decimated their attack with their spears. A spear killed one of Cho's guards, which caused Cho to feel defenseless and soon his other fell. Rex ordered them to retreat, but Cho insisted that the Talz are savages and they cannot leave. Another spear was thrown by the Talz and struck the chairman in the back, injuring him. Rex and his men gathered the injured chairman and fled the scene in their remaining speeders. The Talz reacted and began to pursue the fleeing Republic forces on their Narglatch mounts.

Seeking peace
"The assembly has decided that the actions of Chairman Cho were out of order. Senator Chuchi, your ordered to negotiate the peaceful settlement of the sovereignty planet of Pantora and the Talz."

- Pantoran Assembly member to Chuchi

Kenobi and Skywalker approached Senator Chuchi in a Republic gunship, while she was calling the Pantoran Assembly to discuss the matter of Cho's actions. A Pantoran Assembly member told Chuchi that the assembly called Chairman Cho out of order and his actions were most unnecessary. Chuchi had to end the battle and the concurrent grudge the Talz had with the Pantoran due to Cho's actions. Though, Chuchi demanded that Kenobi should help her in this matter and tell the Talz colony leader, Thi-Sen, that the Pantorans are friends with them. However, Kenobi insisted that only Chuchi could end the conflict by confronting the Talz leader herself and restore peace.

Meanwhile, Rex and the remaining clone troopers approached a cliff which forced Rex to park his BARC speeder near the fall. The injured chairman was placed on the snowy ground while Rex directed his forces around the BARC speeder barrage. The Talz on their Narglatch mounts were near in range of the Clone trooper group and spears from the Talz were constantly being thrown. While Rex and his men fired on the approaching line of Talz, Cho was slowly dying from his injury. With little help left and no place to flee, Rex gave all his blaster fire to the incoming Talz and was slightly injured on his left shoulder due to oncoming spears. However, The Talz soon halted their raging line when three Republic gunships approached the area. Kenobi and Skwalker rejoined Rex, whom was lightly injured on his shoulder. Chuchi saw the injured Chairman trying to stand on his feet and soon confronted the injured man. Dying and breathless, Cho told Chuchi that she must avenge him and destroy the Talz. However, she told the dying Chairman that she could not and the Pantoran Assembly has called Cho out of order and their is to be peace between the Talz. The defeated Cho resisted the choice to have peace between the Talz and the Pantorans and soon died due to his injury. C-3PO walked with Chuchi to Thi-Sen and the Talz on their Narglatch mounts. By claiming that Cho was out of order and that the Republic is on the Talz's side, their should be peace between the Talz and the Pantorans. Chuchi drew out a spear and slammed it into the snowy ground as a symbol for freedom and peace. Thi-Sen soon drew out a spear and crossed it with Chuchi's on the ground. The Talz were to be friends with the Pantorans and Orto Plutonia is theirs.

Aftermath
Though the battle was part of the Clone Wars and that the Separatists did not engage the Republic, the Battle of Orto Plutonia was crucial for the Republic to establish friends and allies. After the battle, The Talz became friends with the Pantorans and the moon of Pantora was their new home. Cho was to be replaced with a new chairman by the Pantoran Assembly. Senator Chuchi returned back to the galactic capital on Coruscant with Kenobi and Skywalker.

Behind the scenes
The Battle of Orto Plutonia was featured in Episode 15 of the Star Wars: The Clone Wars television series, "Trespass." In addition to featuring the Talz species, the episode introduced two new characters to the series, Pantoran Chairman Chi Cho and Pantoran Senator Riyo Chuchi. The battle introduced the CK-6 swoop, also known as "Freeco Swoops". BARC speeders would reappear and play a major role for the Republic during the battle as well. The Narglatch were introduced in the episode and were used by the Talz as their main transportation during the battle.

Notes and references
Schlacht von Orto Plutonia Batalla de Orto Plutonia