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The air above the landing zone wavered like a mirage, distorted by the relentless sun. As the LAAT/i gunships settled onto the barren expanse, their engines stirred up great clouds of pale, fine dust that hung in the still, heavy air. The ramp descended with a hydraulic sigh, and General Anakin Skywalker was the first to step out onto the scorching sand. His features tightened instantly. 'Sand,' he said, the single word dripping with a familiar, weary contempt. A few muffled snorts of laughter came from the troopers forming up behind him. Captain Rex and Commander Cody moved with automatic precision to flank their generals, their presence a silent command for order. Medics Kix and Wooley did final checks on their supply packs, their movements efficient. Among the ranks, ARC troopers like…