is Vader the c.i.s's august von Mackeson?

O...M...G! This is gonna be good next chapter! I can already tell that a GOOD fight awaits in the next chapter! But who will come out on top of it? Vader and the C.I.S.? Or the Jedi and the Republic?

Either way, I look forward to it! Until then!

Reading how Vader's current place in the chain of command is going reminds me of the story of Yi Sun Sin.

Aside at some point getting out of that walking hospital bed that fits like an elephant in a glove Vader may want to consider going on a mini campaign of anti-slavery of sorts.

I need question answered what changed in you re write of this?

The tension is mounting, I have to say that I can't wait for the next chapter.

Well, this is shaping up to be an intense little campaign.

I think Palpatine is appropriately reacting to a situation moving off-script.

Interesting. I love the firm and organized influence that Vader has on his fleet. I feel like he and Grevious will either respect each other... or challenge the other to a duel.

Vader reeeally needs those turrets... and competent droid marines. The Bxs are fine... but if an unenhanced officer can solo 3 of them... then a Jedi boarding party can handle dozens. Vader cannot miss the vulnerability with the target he has painted on his back.

And yaaay! 3110 seems to be flourishing alongside Vader's miniboss squad.

Excellent chapter. I can’t wait for more. The battle for the South is going to be great.

I can't remember if I've asked this before or if you've addressed this before but is there going to be a pairing for Vader?

And will he replace his suit and artificial limbs... from my understanding they're supposed to be outdated and crap... unless that's a fanon thing...?

I honestly forgot this fic existed but damn the battle scenes are solid so far. Curiousity question, since vader doesn't havent the motivation of punishing himself for padmes death, why hasn't he opted to get his body remade/built/etc?

It's good to see an update. Thank you! Hope you're doing well out there and good look on your endeavors!

Now...this was very much the calm before the storm. The anticipation is palpable here.
Getting to see a bit more of Vader's commodores was a nice thing.

I agree with you about the whole slavery thing. Don't know about so many Twi'leks being in the CIS considering how brutal the occupation was there, but I'm going to assume you simply changed that from canon. Bottom line is, I'm always happy to see less of the grand-asshole-sith corrupted side of the CIS and more the side they were meant to be.
I do look forward to seeing those groups that don't want to be brought back to the Galactic Republic's fold. Exploring more of the CIS as a government is also something I would be quite down for, honestly speaking. Vader did say he wanted/need to look to make his own base of allies in both the military and senate/civilian circles.

It's nice to see that, even though their admirals are at odds with one another, the sailors from the Southern Front are more than willing to pick up whatever they can from Vader's own.

We got a more personal ripple from Vader's actions this time around. Anakin is now pushing Ahsoka to train and better herself more. Wonder what other changes our Sith Lord is going to force on the GR side.

You know, it's quite the funny situation Sidious finds himself in right now. He has obvious resentment for his new "pawn" being better than he should. But now he actually NEEDS Vader to be better than he should in order for his plans to not derail too much. That "And may she not derail my plans before they can even begin" got a laugh out me.

I hope you get into grad school

Great chapter. I truly can't wait to see how this upcoming battle goes.

Best of luck with your graduate school efforts. Kinda dumb to say, but MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU!

Thanks for new chappy!