The surviving clones and Thorn fought their way to the City gate, but were gunned down one by one. Understanding that his men and him were in massive danger on the platforms he ordered his men to run towards the city gates however, hyena bombers began their bombing runs and destroyed all republic ships. Commander Thorn contacted Senator Amidala and warned her of the incoming threat. This course of action was seen as a hostile takeover from the Separatists alliance by Rush Clovis himself. Dooku blackmailed Clovis into raising the interest rate on the Republic and had separatists forces invade the planet soon after.
