The inauguration ceremony

The long-awaited day of the Anakin's inauguration as Commander of the Northland Army arrives. 

Within the palace walls, servants dart to and fro, ensuring every last detail is perfect. Soldiers stand alert at their posts, ceremonial swords and breastplates polished to a mirror shine.

Outside the palace gates, a procession of carriages arrives, bearing dignitaries from across kingdoms. As the carriages pull up to the entrance, men and women in exquisite robes, young and old alike, step down onto the scarlet carpet. They are greeted by the imperial ushers and led into the vast courtyard beneath the imperial court.

The members of the Imperial family arrive, from distant relations to the princes and princess. They take their seats according to their ranks below the dias.

The guests chatter amongst themselves, toasting to each other. Then a sudden hush falls over the crowd as the heralds announce, "The Emperor arrives!"