"Permission granted." Patch, who was now at the base, said. He saw the others coming up as well. "Everyone's accounted for."
"Good." The General said, opening his comm to a new frequency. "The deck is clear. Ten of Hearts, you are clear to engage."
"Roger." a clone said, flying above the base in his ARC-170. "Ten Hearts Leader, roll call."
"Ten Hearts One, checking in."
"Ten Hearts Two, checking in."
"Ten Hearts Three, checking in."
"Ten Hearts Four, checking in."
"Ten Hearts Five, checking in."
"Ten Hearts Six, checking in."
"Ten Hearts Seven, checking in."
"Ten Hearts Eight, checking in."
"Ten Hearts Nine, checking in."
"Ten Hearts Squadron, full bombardment!" Ten Hearts Leader said over the comm, as he and his squadron flew towards the Citadel with bombs armed. The fighter team bombarded the citadel, destroying everything within a 600 feet radius. "Citadel's down! Mission accomplished!"