I love all those reasons, as CC outlined them earlier. But I can't remember one thing, and I wonder if this is what people have a hard time with: HOW do we convey the info that Maul became Grievous? It seems like the kind of thing that deserves real fanfare.

I wonder if some type of "reconstructing Grievous" scene would help? I'd have ideas for doing it if we needed it. The downside of this idea is that it would have to occur in Episode II (Shroud of the Darkside) -- and would probably stick out like a sore thumb.

So how do we convey that Grievous was reconstructed before he joined Dukoo? Maybe a missing Dukoo/Grievous scene? Cut them into the same room. Take some of the Sarumon/Orc dialogue from LOTR? "You are to find the [Jedi]!"

I'm just spit ballin'

InfoDroid: That clip is incredible. I think the scenes being cut together has definite possibilities, but it might not work in the "big" picture.

I think the flow of dialogue with Maul/Grievous should cover many of the points Commander Courage suggests in his dialogue. I agree with you, however, that Gunray can't seem too impressed by Grievous. He should treat Grievous like an equal-- at BEST. Maybe even talk down to him. I also think the scene as you cut it could end with one last shot of Maul -- I don't think we need to hear what Gunray and his flunky say after they talk to Maul -- leave them all on the same page: GET AMIDALA!!!

This all brings up a point I don't quite understand. Dukoo tells Obi Wan that Sidious betrayed the Viceroy ten years ago. He's referring to Naboo, I presume. What does he mean? Sidious did everything he could to help and only the blind luck of the Gungan/Anakin victories foiled the plan. It is even possible that if Maul had killed Obi Wan that he could have personally grabbed the Queen and snatched victory from the jaws of defeat. So where was the "betrayal?" Or was Dukoo lying? If he was lying, why? To persuade Obi Wan to join him? He's clouded my mind with confusion. He must be a Sith. Is that the point? Just curious.