At the battle of Geonosis, Yoda follows his instincts to a darkened hangar where Count Dooku has grievously wounded Obi-Wan Knobi and Anakin Skywalker. Yoda and Dooku engage in battle. First, their powers in the Force are put to the test, as Dooku attempts to crush the tiny Jedi Master with hurled debris. Yoda easily deflects the assaults and even repulses Dooku's Force lightning attacks. The contest comes down to a duel of lightsabers. In a climactic battle, the two master combatants display amazing speed and agility. Yoda, empowered by the Force, leaps through the air, twirling and battering at Dooku's defenses. Dooku only manages to escape by using the Force to once again jeopardize Anakin and Obi-Wan. Knowing that Yoda's nobility would buy him time, Dooku flees as the ancient Jedi Master saves his younger compatriots.