Captain Fordo and his ARC troopers rescue Ki Adi Mundi, Aayla Secura and Shaak Ti from Grievous but leave K'Kruhk for dead. The Jedi council grants Anakin Skywalker the title of Jedi Knight, after which Senator Amidala allows him the use of R2D2 as co-pilot for his Jedi Interceptor.

Coruscant is attacked by Seperatists forces. Mace Windu takes to the air while Yoda rides his Kybuck to defend the city. Meanwhile Saesee Tinn leads his troops into battle just above the planet's atmosphere. On Nilvaan, Obi-Wan volunteers Anakin to take the trial of fire.