"Are you sure, sir?" Ballo looked at Artel quizzically. "Are you sure the Council's here?" Artel nodded. "Positive, Ballo. Now assemble the men. They'll try to leave at daybreak." Ballo stood to attention and saluted. "Yes, sir." Lowering his arm, he donned his helmet and rushed to address the men. "Lieutenant Kiar!" Artel called out across the mass of men. One of the clone troopers, resplendent in his newly-issued burgundy armour, saluted. "Yes, sir?" Kiar nodded. "Yes, sir. Right away." Artel put his 'sabre away. "What is it, lieutenant?" "We've sent the message! We're ready, sir!"