"This is true," he admits. "I'm beginning to wonder about the wisdom of sending us on these missions."

He thinks a moment, then shakes his head. "Taris used to be compared to Coruscant back in it's prime," like, 5,000 years ago, "but that's hardly a reason for wanting the planet. The only thing that can be considered an asset, is it's location on the Hydian Way. The closest planets are Mandalore and Bandomeer. Serenno, Dooku's home planet, is also along the trade route, but further Rim-Ward."