Krell's grueling orders force the 501st to march overland for 12 hours straight. Rex asks the general to allow his men some rest, but Krell will not have it. Calling Rex by his CT number rather than by his name, Krell stresses that the comfort of the clones is not as important as capturing the capital. The other battalions are counting on their success.

As the 501st make their way up the jungle road, Krell lays out his attack plan to Rex. He is altering General Skywalker's strategy. Rather than spread the battalion out to launch a series of surgical strikes against the city, Krell is organizing the troops into a single, full-frontal assault. Rex thinks this is misguided, as they do not know the extent of the capital's defenses. Krell will not have his orders questioned.

The troops are wary of General Krell's tactics. Fives and Tup find it reckless. Dogma defends Krell, while Hardcase is simply focused on bringing the fight to the enemy. Fives knows that Rex disagrees with the strategy, but Rex points out that now is not the time for debate.

The jungle road is mined. Troopers Ringo and Oz die in an explosion, and Umbarans waiting in the jungle launch a devastating ambush. The troops in Rex's platoon are exposed. He orders his troops to pull back and seek cover.

Krell is furious that Rex has pulled back from the road and ceded control of this path to the Umbarans. Angry, Fives points out that Rex saved the platoon. Krell ignites his lightsaber, and orders Fives to stand down. Rex holds his ground, stating he followed flawed orders that cost the lives of men, and his duty is to protect his men. Krell takes note of Rex's opinion, and dismisses him.

The tension of that confrontation immediately dissipates in the face of a greater danger. The Umbarans continue their assault. The clones hold their ground. The battle goes on....