The Dugs spend the remainder of the day dropping explosives into the pit in a vain attempt to destroy the invulnerable Zillo Beast. The thunder of explosions is punctuated by the monster's shrieks.

Mace Windu objects to the actions of his allies. He views the Zillo Beast as a one-of-a-kind life-form that should not be destroyed. The Dugs insist the Jedi must kill the Zillo Beast to ensure their cooperation and access to their fuels.

Mace Windu and Doctor Boll once again communicate with Chancellor Palpatine. Palpatine is amazed at the creature's size and resiliency, but is dismayed by Master Windu's reluctance to assist the Dugs. The ever-analytical Doctor Boll suggests that the Zillo Beast may be an invaluable resource -- its natural armor could be used for the military.

Anakin offers a compromise: if the Jedi are able to somehow sedate the Zillo Beast, making the Dugs think that it was killed, then they could agree on a treaty while sparing the monster's life. Anakin believes a concentrated stun pulse could penetrate between the creature's scales and knock it out. Dr. Boll agrees with Anakin's plan, and Palpatine approves.

Republic tanks begin lining the rim of the crater. Doge Urus has ordered Malastarian fuel be poured onto the Zillo Beast. The creature finds the substance toxic and painful.

But rather than destroy it, the stream of fuel only prompts the Zillo Beast to scale the sinkhole walls and emerge onto the surface. The monster wreaks havoc, tossing aside tanks as if they were toys. The tanks under Anakin and Mace's command open fire, lancing the creature with stun beams.

The Zillo Beast plods forward, but eventually succumbs to the rays and collapses into a deep sleep. The Dugs celebrate the victory and sign the treaty with the Republic. The Jedi and clone forces load the Zillo Beast onto a transport for flight to an uninhabited Outer Rim world.

Chancellor Palpatine, however, announces a change of plans. Palpatine's scientific advisers recommend studying the creature under the most controlled conditions. With that recommendation, Palpatine orders the beast taken to Coruscant.