T-Time, plus seven standard hours since the invasion of Bothawui had begun. T-Time plus six hours forty seven minutes since Republic Troops made planet fall. T-Time plus four hours, eleven minutes since the Republic and Imperial reinforcements had arrived and T-Time plus four hours three minutes since Admiral Fields had ordered the retreat from weapons range. T-Time plus forty-three minutes since the Imperial Garrison had completed its withdrawal from Drev'starn city. The capital of Bothawui now lay in the hands of the Republic. Two point six seconds to zero range. Forty seconds. ...and fails.