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October 21 2004
Taken from the HS diaries and other Official sources.
TITLE CARD: A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...
A vast sea of stars serves as the backdrop for the main title, followed by a roll up, which crawls into infinity.
EPISODE III: REVENGE OF THE SITH
For three years the great Clone War
has ravaged the galaxy. Starvation and
misery stalk countless worlds.
Although near defeat, Count Dooku
and his Confederacy of Independent
Systems have masterminded the capture
of Supreme Chancellor Palpatine.
With the mighty Armada of the Republic
behind them, Jedi Knights Obi-Wan Kenobi
and Anakin Skywalker pursue Dooku and
his sinister agents across the galaxy...
PAN DOWN to reveal two JEDI STARFIGHTERS flying in perfect sync. They belong to ANAKIN SKYWALKER and OBI-WAN KENOBI. The lower half of a STAR DESTROYER comes into view and the JEDI fly past the bottom of it.
A group of REPUBLIC STARFIGHTERS are dispatched and suddenly fall downward past a wall of SEPARATIST CRUISERS that are trying to escape from the planet of CORUSCANT and through the blockade of STAR DESTROYERS.
TRI-FIGHTERS are dispatched from the TRADE FEDERATION CORESHIP and begin their attack against the DESTROYERS. The JEDI make their way towards the FEDERATION FLAGSHIP where a signal from Jedi Knight, SHAAK-TI, is being emitted. Suddenly, the TRI-FIGHTERS dispatch their boosters.
INT. COCKPIT, JEDI STARFIGHTER - CORUSCANT - DAWN
OBI-WAN listens as other pilots report incoming enemy starships. R4-P17 sits on the wing.
INT. COCKPIT, JEDI STARFIGHTER - CORUSCANT - DAWN
ANAKIN sits at the controls wearing a metallic headband. Red lights begin to activate as enemy fire approaches. ANAKIN looks towards ARTOO DETOO. An explosion rocks ANAKIN SKYWALKER's starship as gunfire destorys a JEDI STARFIGHTER. The TRI-FIGHTERS fly past the ANAKIN's STARFIGHTER.
The STARFIGHTERS continue to make their way towards the FEDERATION FLAGSHIP. The FLAGSHIP turns and begins to fire its turbo lasers towards the DESTORYERS.
BANKING CLAN CRUISERS fire upon a mass of STAR DESTROYERS that exit from hyperspace. The STAR DESTROYERS fire missiles against the BANK CRUISERS.
In the background, a DESTROYER docks in a FEDERATION CRUISER. CLONES begin to unload as the CORE SHIP dispatches. CLONE GUNNERS and DROID GUNNERS fire upon each other.
3. INT. COCKPIT, JEDI STARFIGHTER - SPACE
4. EXT. JEDI STARFIGHTER
ARTOO disembarks from the Starfighter.
5. INT. NARROW HALLWAY, FEDERATION CRUISER - SPACE
ARTOO wanders down the hallway but is ordered to go back to the starship.
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11. INT. HALLWAY, FEDERATION CRUISER - SPACE
The JEDI squeeze through and seal the hatch in a main hallway.
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14. INT. HALLWAY, FEDERATION CRUISER - SPACE
The seal holds as the explosion rocks the ship. The JEDI begin to run down the hall.
ANAKIN tries to dodge debris as smoke fills the corridor.
15. INT. ELEVATOR LOBBY, FEDERATION CRUISER - SPACE
The JEDI wait at a group of elevators. Suddenly, a group of DROIDEKAS attack the them. Explosions hit the walls around them.
16. INT. ELEVATOR, FEDERATION CRUISER - SPACE
The JEDI battle BATTLE DROIDS inside the elevator. ANAKIN manages to cut a hole in the ceiling.
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ANAKIN climbs out of the elevator onto the ceiling. OBI-WAN contacts ARTOO on his comlink as he battles droids.
OBI-WAN (to Artoo)
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The elevator begins to rapidly descend into the bowels of the cruiser.
OBI-WAN (yelling to Artoo)
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19. INT ELEVATOR SHAFT, FEDERATION CRUISER - SPACE
ANAKIN grabs onto the entry door to the elevator and watchs as the elevator plunges down under him. A blast of wind hits him.
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21. INT. ELEVATOR, FEDERATION CRUISER - SPACE
OBI-WAN continues to fight BATTLE DROIDS that try and destroy him. The elevator continues to descend rapidly.
22. INT. ELEVATOR, FEDERATION CRUISER - SPACE
A BATTLE DROID finds ANAKIN. ANAKIN flips himself up into the shaft and lands on the roof of the elevator. He falls through the hole in the ceiling. He startles OBI-WAN.
The elevator comes to a sudden stop.
23. INT. ELEVATOR LOBBY, GENERAL'S QUARTERS - SPACE
ANAKIN and OBI-WAN step from out an elevator. The door hisses shut as they step out into a long hallway. ANAKIN and OBI-WAN walk down the hallway.
ANAKIN (to Obi-Wan)
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OBI-WAN (to Anakin)
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24. GENERAL'S QUARTERS, FEDERATION CRUISER
PALPATINE is cuffed to a large chair that overlooks the battle outside. ANAKIN and OBI-WAN appear at the entrance to the quarters of COUNT DOOKU. ANAKIN and OBI-WAN take on DOOKU. ANAKIN kicks DOOKU in the head, knocking him to the floor.
DOOKU raises his hand and uses the Force. OBI-WAN is knocked out. ANAKIN is slammed against the wall.
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26. ELEVATOR LOBBY, GENERAL'S QUARTERS, FEDERATION CRUISER
ANAKIN lifts OBI-WAN onto his shoulders and makes his way towards the elevator.
27. INT. TRADE FEDERATION ELEVATOR LOBBY
OBI-WAN regains consciousness ANAKIN's shoulder. ANAKIN stops the perilous descent a trusty Jedi grappling hook, and the intrepid Jedi duo swing to an abrupt stop into the vacant elevator lobby.
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35. INT. HALLWAY, FEDERATION CRUISER - SPACE
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Neimoidians pilot the ship as two menacing characters wait on the bridge.. The crew plug away at controls. The crews look up as there is suddenly a new development.
The PILOT sits in a large chair.
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The PILOT becomes panicky. The starship suddenly shakes and begins to turn around. He gets up and begins to leave the bridge.
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42. INT. HALLWAY, FEDERATION CRUISER - SPACE
ANAKIN, OBI-WAN and PALPATINE are with ARTOO.
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44. INT. FIRESHIP - CORUSCANT
A fireship PILOT sits in the control seat. He looks around and flicks some switches.
PILOT
Follow us, we’ll put out what fire we can.
45. EXT. LANDING PLATFORM - CORUSCANT - DAY
ARTOO exits, avoiding a maze of obstructions. OBI-WAN makes his way through the windy, smoke and debris laden platform.
46. INT. REPUBLIC GUNSHIP - CORUSCANT
YODA receives a holographic transmission from MACE WINDU.
MACE
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47. INT. REPUBLIC GUNSHIP - CORUSCANT
MACE WINDU, YODA and OBI-WAN KENOBI sit on worn supply crates inside the Republic Gunship.
MACE
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YODA
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OBI-WAN
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48. INT. LANDING PLATFORM - CORUSCANT
The Gunship lands between two columns on the platform.
49. EXT. SENATE LANDING PLATFORM - CORUSCANT
PALPATINE, MAS AMMEDA and four ROYAL GUARDS exit the shuttle. SENATORIAL GUARDS line the wind-swept platform.
OBI-WAN, ANAKIN, MACE and BAIL ORGANA and his AIDE wait with Loyalist Senators including JAR JAR BINKS, ORN FREE TAA, MON MOTHMA, FANG ZAR, GIDDEAN DANU, MALE-DEE, NEE ALAVAR, CHI EEKWAY and TERR TANEEL.
Also present are Senators ASK AAK, MON CALAMARI, TUNDRA DOWMEIA and his AIDE, and hundreds of other DIGINITARIES, PROTOCOL DROIDS and BETTIE DROIDS.
ATROO and THREEPIO also are present.
MACE
Chancellor Palpatine. What a welcome sight. Are you all right?"
50. INT. SENATE OFFICE BUILDING, MAIN HALL - CORUSCANT
Senators file in the Senate building. Senator AMIDALA greets ANAKIN and OBI-WAN KENOBI.
ANAKIN and BAIL talk. THREEPIO and ARTOO follow.
51. INT. YODA’S OFFICE, JEDI TEMPLE - CORUSCANT
YODA meets with OBI-WAN and MACE WINDU.
YODA
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MACE
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52. INT. PADME’S APARTMENT, CORUSCANT
THREEPIO serves drinks to various Senators. MON MOTHMA sits next to AMIDALA, who sits next to BF. GIDDEAN DANU, BANA BREEMU, and FANG ZAR sit on the opposite side. Senator BAIL ORGANA presides over the meeting.
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BAIL ORGANA
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THREEPIO politely offers the SENATOR a drink. The SENATOR refuses the drink.
SENATOR
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THREEPIO
It's an acquired taste, Sir.
53. INT. PADME’S APARTMENT, CORUSCANT
ANAKIN stands shirtless in the apartment with his mechanical arm clearly seen. He exits through the wardrobe.
PADME wakes and watches ANAKIN as he leaves the room.
53a. EXT. PADME'S APARTMENT - CORUSCANT
PADME is brushing her hair on the small balcony outside her main room. ANAKIN stands in the archway. She continues to brush her hair while talking to ANAKIN. ANAKIN comes out and they share a tender moment. AMIDALA discusses her plans for the him, their family and life on Naboo.
54. INT. YODA'S QUARTERS - CORUSCANT
MACE WINDU and OBI-WAN are lit by the blinds of the quarters. YODA is present.
55. INT. COUNCIL CHAMBERS, JEDI TEMPLE - CORUSCANT
ANAKIN enters the Council Chambers. Outside, dark stormy clouds amass over the city planet.
MACE WINDU, AGEN KOLAR, STASS ALLIE, SAESEE TIIN, KIT FISTO, PABLI-JILL and YODA discuss new assignments for ANAKIN and OBI-WAN. KI-ADI-MUNDI, EVEN PIELL and PLO KOON appear in holograms from elsewhere.
YODA
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MACE
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OBI-WAN
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56. INT. JEDI COUNCIL - CORUSCANT - DAY
Storm clouds have gathered outside the window. ANAKIN and OBI-WAN talk. OBI-WAN leaves.
ANAKIN sits alone in the chamber. He gets up and moves to the window.
57. INT. YODA'S QUARTERS
ANAKIN sits in YODA's quarters, talking about matters pressing heavily upon his shoulders. YODA advises Anakin about attachment, possession, premonition and mortality.
58.INT. REPUBLIC EXECUTIVE OFFICE - CORUSCANT - MIDDAY
PALPATINE and ANAKIN discuss the on going conflict of the Clone Wars. PALPATINE hands out a new assignment to ANAKIN.
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OBI-WAN KENOBI.
66. EXT. VERANDA, PADME’S APARTMENT - CORUSCANT- DUSK
A sleek silver speeder filled with occupants arrives at the side of the veranda. THREEPIO and two handmaidesn, MOTEE and ELLE wait on the veranda while a running fountain sits in the centre.
CAPTAIN TYPHO exits the speeder and helps SENATOR AMIDALA out.
PADME
Thank you, Captain.
TYPHO
Rest well, milady.
PADME (to her handmaidens)
I'll be back up in a little while, wait for me.
MOTEE and ELLE follow her into her apartment. THREEPIO also follows.
PADME and ANAKIN sit on a couch on the veranda.
ANAKIN
What do you mean?
PADME
What is a democracy without it first serving all our lives?”
PADME
I'm so proud of you Anakin.
66. EXT. GALAXIES THEATRE - CORUSCANT - NIGHT
The limo-shuttle comes to land at a theatre in the upper levels of the Entertainment District. Valet droids take away the limo-shuttles of important guests.
PALPATINE exits the shuttle and makes his way towards the entrance. DIGNITARIES mill about outside.
67. INT. GALAXIES THEATRE - CORUSCANT - NIGHT
He enters the huge lit globe-like auditorium. There are tiers of exlcusive viewing boxes.
PALPATINE and ANAKIN sit a private viewing box. The CHANCELLOR's aides SLY MOORE and MAS AMEDDA and a select group of DIGNITARIES sit with the group. Two ROYAL GUARDS protect them. The lights dim.
An elaborate stage production is underway- a bizarre zero gravity performance art of alien design.
ANAKIN runs into the foyer and makes his way up the staircase, passing the elite Coruscant socialites.
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72. EXT. LANDING PLATFORM, CORUSCANT
ANAKIN and OBI-WAN walk along a sparse landing platform in the busy Coruscant traffic.
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75. INT. PADME'S APARTMENT - CORUSCANT - TWILIGHT
THREEPIO stands in the entrance to the apartment with PADME.
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THREEPIO
Certainly M'lady, at once.
PADME walks into the lounge room of the aparment, removing her outer cloak. ANAKIN waits there. PADME goes into her bedroom. ANAKIN and PADME embrace, kissing each other.
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77. EXT. REPUBLIC BATTLE CRUISER, HANGAR - SPACE
R4-G9 is sitting in OBI-WAN’s Jedi Starfighter in the hangar bay. COMMANDER CODY and other clones listen to their Jedi General.
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82. INT. WALKWAY - PLANET B
OBI-WAN walks along a walkway of otherworldly architecture and topography planet.
He fights thin, armed opponents wearing cloaks, against panoramic views.
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84. EXT. LANDING PLATFORM - PLANET A
Three tall and gaunt ALIENS including TION MEDDON are present. There are also ALIEN GROUND CREW.
TION MEDON grins revealing a mouth full of teeth.
85. INT. TIONS CHAMBER - UTAPAU
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OBI-WAN is attacked. There is gravel under his feet.
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89. INT. REPUBLIC EXECUTIVE OFFICE - CORUSCANT - DUSK
A group of Senator’s sit in front of Chancellor PALPTINE including GIDDEAN DANU, FANG ZAR, MALE DEE and Senator AMIDALA of Naboo. Standing silently behind them is a CGI alien Senator, Senator NEE ALAVAR and a Mon Calamari Official/Senator.
PALPATINE discusses the affairs of the galaxy. FANG ZAR and other SENATORS expresses their concerns over how PALPATINE is running the affairs of the galaxy.
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FANG ZAR
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95. EXT. JEDI COUNCIL CHAMBERS moved to GUNSHIP HANGAR, JEDI TEMPLE
ANAKIN and MACE confront each other.
96. EXT. REPUBLIC GUNSHIP
KIT FISTO, AGEN KOLAR and SAESEE TIIN stand in the gunship.
97. INT. REPUBLIC EXECUTIVE OFFICE, LOBBY
DAR WAC sits at a small desk sits inside the lobby. MACE WINDU, SAESEEN TIIN, KIT FISTO and AGEN KOLAR walk past with full authority.
98. INT. HALLWAY, REPUBLIC EXECUTIVE OFFICE - CORUSCANT
A dialogue scene. The characters circle each other.
99. INT. REPUBLIC EXECUTIVE OFFICE - CORUSCANT - TWILIGHT
SIDIOUS sits.
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MACE
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...shields his against the lightening and ...
ANAKIN runs down the corridor and enters the chamber.
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102. CAVE - ALIEN WILDERNESS
OBI-WAN explores a rocky cave.
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CGI Character rides a fast and agile terrestrial animal. There is dust.
104. EXT. SINKHOLE PLATFORM - UTAPAU - DAY
GREVIOUS on the ground.
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KI-ADI-MUNDI steps off the Republic Cruiser and leads CLONES into battle.
108. INT. WAR ROOM, JEDI TEMPLE - DAY
AAYLA SECURA appears on a tactical display screen in front of MACE WINDU.
AAYLA SECURA
You asked for my report, Master Windu?
109. EXT. LOCALE C
KI-ADI-MUNDI watches the holographic council chamber.
MACE
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KI-ADI-MUNDI
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110. EXT. KASHYYYK
YODA watches the holographic transmission of the Jedi Council.
111. INT. SHAAK-TI'S QUARTERS - CORUSCANT
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A group of JEDI YOUNGLINGS are brought into the chamber where ANAKIN awaits.
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116. EXT. VERANDAH, PADME'S APARTMENT - CORUSCANT
A soft breeze flows from an unseen vista as large curtains hang between the columns of the veranda. A compact vessel docks at the side of the veranda. THREEPIO moves towards the vessel.
THREEPIO greets ARTOO.
THREEPIO
Something serious is going on. I heard the most disturbing rumor.
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121. INT. ALDERAAN CRUISER - SPACE
YODA walks with OBI-WAN and BAIL ORGANA, discussing affairs.
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BAIL
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122. INT. CONFERENCE ROOM
BAIL ORGANA heavily discusses galactic affairs with YODA and other important people.
BAIL
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YODA
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123. INT. ALDERAAN CRUISER, BRIDGE - SPACE
BAIL ORGANA, YODA, OBI-WAN and two PILOTS sit in the cockpit of the cruiser. The crusier approaches Coruscant.
PILOT
Senator, we are recieving a transmission from the planet.
124. EXT. SENATE LANDING PLATFORM - CORUSCANT
The Alderaan Cruiser touches down on the platform. BAIL and his aides disembark from a small lift, along with OBI-WAN.
125. INT. HALLWAY, SENATE LANDING PLATFORM - CORUSCANT
A door opens and closes letting in bright light. BAIL tries to enter the senate, but is stopped by two SENATORIAL GUARDS.
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...identification
BAIL
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126. INT. GALATIC SENATE, HALLWAY - CORUSCANT
BAIL ORGANA hurriedly walks down the hall.
127. INT. SENATE CHAMBERS - CORUSCANT
Senator AMIDALA awaits for a guest. Captain TYPHO, MOTEE and JAR JAR BINKS are present.
The senate chamber echoes with responds with applause.
PALPATINE, MAS AMEDDA and SLY MOORE sit in the Chancellor’s podium.
128. INT. BAIL ORGANA'S OFFICE - CORUSCANT
MON MOTHMA and BAIL ORGANA talk. Outside the window is a mixture Coruscant cityscapes.
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130. INT. JEDI TEMPLE
OBI-WAN fiddles with a high tech piece of equipment. A tray slides into the equipment.
131. INT. JEDI TEMPLE
OBI-WAN and YODA talk.
OBI-WAN
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YODA
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134. EXT. LANDING PLATFORM - CORUSCANT
BAIL ORGANA exchanges laser fire with opponents on a round platform. He escapes in his red speeder. He hides behind his speeder as shots hit it.
BAIL
Now!
He shoots several shots.
135. EXT. SKYLANES, CORUSCANT
BAIL ORGANA’s speeder races through the traffic. BAIL activates his commlink on his wrist.
BAIL
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140. EXT. AMIDALA'S APARTMENT, CORUSCANT
OBI-WAN exits his starship. THREEPIO greets him, as he makes his way to PADME.
PADME
Master Kenobi! Thank goodness you're alive!
PADME talks to OBI-WAN
PADME
What did he say?
OBI-WAN
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..talks to Padme... bursts into tears...worried...
BAIL ORGANA appears in a holographic transmission to OBI-WAN.
141. EXT. LANDING PLATFORM
ARTOO and THREEPIO carry heavy objects up the ramp. CAPTAIN TYPHO, PADME, OBI-WAN KENOBI and THREEPIO sit in a speeder. It lands at the landing platform
143.INT. COCKPIT, NABOO STARSHIP
PADME and THREEPIO sit at the controls of the starship.
PADME
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THREEPIO
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144. EXT. STARSHIP
ARTOO and THREEPIO descend the ramp from the Starship hurriedly followed by PADME and OBI-WAN. Senator BAIL ORGANA awaits to greet them at the bottom.
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155. INT. CONTROL ROOM
The Separatist Council, including; NUTE GUNRAY, RUNE HAAKO and their AIDE, PO NUDO and his AIDE, PASSEL ARGENTE and his aide DENARIA KEE, meets in the shopworn control room.
NUTE GUNRAY speaks to a holographic form.
NUTE GUNRAY
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156. CENTRE BALCONY - MUSTAFAR
ANAKIN stands looking out window.
157. CENTRE BALCONY - MUSTAFAR
158. INT. CONFERENCE ROOM
ANAKIN and OBI-WAN are involved in fast paced action.
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160. EXT. INDUSTRIAL CENTRE, MUSTAFAR
ANAKIN and OBI-WAN duel on two floating floating platforms. OBI-WAN and ANAKIN continue to fight. The end of the platform is severed revealing metal tubes.
161. INT. ISOLATED PLATFORM
VADER circles OBI-WAN.
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174. EXT.
Senator’s ISHI TIB, QUARREN, ALIEN 1, ALIEN 2, 2 CAMEOS are present. SENATORIAL GUARDS and PLANETARY GUARDS are present. TEN HANDMAIDENS are also present along with NOBLES and DIGNITARIES.
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177. BRIDGE, IMPERIAL STARDESTROYER - SPACE
VADER stands on the bridge looking out into the vastness of space; hoping to fix the problems of the galaxy.
178. CREDITS.
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