Star Wars: Episode X: Heirs of the Republic
It has been nearly a decade since the NEW REPUBLIC
defeated the Imperial Remnant commanded by GRAND
ADMIRAL THRAWN. Now the reach of the Republic grows
with every passing year, more and more systems fall
under direct control of the REPUBLIC NAVY.
Remnants of the REBEL ALLIANCE have resurfaced and
threaten to undermine the Republics control over its
colonies. Under the command of ADMIRAL THALIA, the
Republic Destroyer CORSAIR searches the galaxy for
missing Military hardware believed to have
been stolen by remnants of the Rebel Alliance...
Stars, Pan down to a star destroyer flying toward the Camera, music dramatic. A series of probes
are launched from the underside of the destroyer, they fly out in different directions, one is seen heading
for a nearby planet but not followed. Instead focus stays with the star destroyer, which sits for a moment
and then suddenly jumps to light speed. We see the destroyer moving through the hyper space tunnel, the
camera focuses in on the bridge and then moves through the window. Republic Navy officers are going about
their duties on the upper decks of the bridge, lower down personnel sit at control stations, overseen from
above.
are launched from the underside of the destroyer, they fly out in different directions, one is seen heading
for a nearby planet but not followed. Instead focus stays with the star destroyer, which sits for a moment
and then suddenly jumps to light speed. We see the destroyer moving through the hyper space tunnel, the
camera focuses in on the bridge and then moves through the window. Republic Navy officers are going about
their duties on the upper decks of the bridge, lower down personnel sit at control stations, overseen from
above.
Officer 1: Commander, we are approaching the Deneb System, arriving in two minutes.
Commander: Prepare the probes, launch as soon as we exit light speed.
Officer 1: (Bowing) Yes sir
Another officer approaches.
Commander: Yes?
Officer 2: Sir, probe scans indicate the presence of the stolen Republic Speeders on a remote
planet in the Jakku system, our analysts believe a rebel cell may be operating there.
planet in the Jakku system, our analysts believe a rebel cell may be operating there.
Commander: Good work Lt., the rebels won't survive this time. Send word for General Pierce to prepare
his men! I will inform the admiral.
his men! I will inform the admiral.
Officer 2: Yes sir
They go about their duties, the camera pans down through the ship, deck by deck, various republic naval
personnel can be seen doing their jobs. Finally we reach the crew deck where off duty storm troopers are
passing the time playing dice.
personnel can be seen doing their jobs. Finally we reach the crew deck where off duty storm troopers are
passing the time playing dice.
Finn: Two Sixes!! Alright!
Milton: Damnit, not again.
Ferredi: Shoulda backed out when you had the chance.
Finn: To late now!
He grabs the pile of coins in the center of the table and adds it to his rather large personal stash
Finn: Again anyone?
The alarm claxon sounds blaring.
Finn: Jump to it!
Milton: Yes Captain!
Everyone is running to the armory where they pull open lockers and don storm trooper armor, pull on tactical
packs and stow blasters and ammo in holsters. After a few minutes the group is making its way to the hanger
bay where dozens of transports stand open, hundreds of storm troopers are filling out and lining up to enter the
transports.
packs and stow blasters and ammo in holsters. After a few minutes the group is making its way to the hanger
bay where dozens of transports stand open, hundreds of storm troopers are filling out and lining up to enter the
transports.
Finn: Keep it orderly! No pushing! You there, TK-486, Helmet on!
Milton: What you think is going on captain?
Finn: You think they tell me anything? Get back in line soldier!
Milton: (Giving and exaggerated salute) YES SIR!
The transport doors open with a whine and a loud hiss, Storm troopers press forward, Finn ushering his squadron
up the metal ramp into the dark, cramped shuttle, finally, throwing a wayward glance over his shoulder, he follows,
the last on board, the ramp folds back up and the door seals, the darkness flooding over his senses. The interior
lights pop on and the floor hums as the engine starts, the shuttles take off and fly out the hanger exit. The camera
pans back up the decks until it once again reaches the bridge. The officers and Commander are going about their
duties, suddenly a bothan (furry rodent like alien species) in an admiral's uniform steps onto the bridge, surveying
the situation with an air of calm.
up the metal ramp into the dark, cramped shuttle, finally, throwing a wayward glance over his shoulder, he follows,
the last on board, the ramp folds back up and the door seals, the darkness flooding over his senses. The interior
lights pop on and the floor hums as the engine starts, the shuttles take off and fly out the hanger exit. The camera
pans back up the decks until it once again reaches the bridge. The officers and Commander are going about their
duties, suddenly a bothan (furry rodent like alien species) in an admiral's uniform steps onto the bridge, surveying
the situation with an air of calm.
Commander: Admiral on the bridge!
Thalia: Thank you commander, we have reach the Jakku system i am to gather?
Commander: Yes sir, we are holding in high orbit, shuttles have deployed and are holding for your command.
Thalia: You have the coordinates of the stolen speeders?
Commander: Yes sir.
Thalia: Target all weapons and hit anything in one square mile of that location.
Commander: Sir?
Thalia: You heard me, open fire!
Commander: Yes sire! Lt.!
Officer: Sir!
Thalia leans back satisfied, crossing his arms he stares out the window at the desert planet beneath them.
Officer: Commander, Coordinates locked in!
Commander: Gunnery station, you have green light.
Radio: Green light copy
The star destroyer fires a barrage of green laser bolts at the planet, a small area is seen to burn with destruction.
The fire continues for some time.
The fire continues for some time.
Thalia: Enough.
Commander: Gunnery station, Seas fire.
Radio: Confirmed, seasing fire.
The green blaster bolts stop, leaving a small patch of the ground a smoking ruin.
Thalia: Deploy the ground troops, standard formation, confirm authorization of kill order.
Commander: Authorization confirmed Admiral, General, you may begin your landing sequence.
Radio: Confirmed, landing sequence initiated.
Thalia: Well done commander, I will be in my quarters, i am to be informed immediately when the shuttles return.
Commander: (Bowing) Yes Admiral.
Thalia turns and leaves, the camera follows him out of the room and into a private chamber where he sits calmly at
a desk, pulling out a data panel and activating it with a tap.
a desk, pulling out a data panel and activating it with a tap.
Thalia: Confirm identity Admiral Thalia.
Data Pad: Identity Confirmed.
Thalia: Play back transmission log.
Data Pad: There are three new received transmissions, one, Regent Zaberken of Talorn VI, received thirty one
minutes and seven seconds ago, two, Ambassador Charles Daniel of the Revanna Mining Guild, received twenty
one minutes and thirty five seconds ago. Third: Ambassador Leia Organo Solo of Coruscant, received five
minutes and eighteen seconds ago.
minutes and seven seconds ago, two, Ambassador Charles Daniel of the Revanna Mining Guild, received twenty
one minutes and thirty five seconds ago. Third: Ambassador Leia Organo Solo of Coruscant, received five
minutes and eighteen seconds ago.
Thalia visibly starts at the mention of Leia's name. He scowls and clenches his fists.
Thalia: (Angry) Play message three!
Data Pad: Message three:
Leia: Admiral Thalia, i'm calling on behalf of the New Republic Senate Oversight Committee, again you have failed
to check in at the appointed time, you have also declined to file your mission and sensor log reports as made obligatory
for all Republic Destroyers in the Navy Commissions and Controls Act. As it stands you are in direct violation of statute
4.32 which states in no unclear terms that all Republic Navy Admirals serving in the interest of the Senate, must and
without failure, deliver any and all sensor logs, crew logs, course logs....
to check in at the appointed time, you have also declined to file your mission and sensor log reports as made obligatory
for all Republic Destroyers in the Navy Commissions and Controls Act. As it stands you are in direct violation of statute
4.32 which states in no unclear terms that all Republic Navy Admirals serving in the interest of the Senate, must and
without failure, deliver any and all sensor logs, crew logs, course logs....
Thalia slammed the Data Pad so hard he was afraid for a moment he had broken it, inspecting the surface for
cracks as he grumbled with annoyance.
cracks as he grumbled with annoyance.
Thalia: She thinks she can push me around...she has no idea who shes dealing with, uptight do-gooders.
He sat back in his chair for a moment, considering the options.
Thalia: Start a new subspace message, encryption level black, destination: the Republic Destroyer Scorpion,
Admiral Kerrigan.
Admiral Kerrigan.
Data Pad: Confirmed, message will begin when you speak.
Thalia: Orson, my old friend. I'v been in outer rim for month dealing with the remnants of these rebel agitators, I
know we always had an...understanding about the nature of warfare and what is necessary to secure victory. I'v
had to make certain...compromises in order to achieve stability for our great Republic. I'm hoping we can come to
some kind of arrangement in the near future, something similar to the deal we had during the days of the Alliance,
I trust you will be discreet with this information and only contact me on a secure and encrypted channel. I hope
this message finds you in good health and i eagerly await your reply. Your Colleague and friend, Admiral Thalia of
the Corsair
know we always had an...understanding about the nature of warfare and what is necessary to secure victory. I'v
had to make certain...compromises in order to achieve stability for our great Republic. I'm hoping we can come to
some kind of arrangement in the near future, something similar to the deal we had during the days of the Alliance,
I trust you will be discreet with this information and only contact me on a secure and encrypted channel. I hope
this message finds you in good health and i eagerly await your reply. Your Colleague and friend, Admiral Thalia of
the Corsair
He sat back, a satisfied look on his face.
Data pad: Message saved. Send message.
Thalia: Send.
Data pad: Message sent. Do you want to send another message.
Thalia: No, play me some music, something relaxing, classical...
Speaker: Admiral Thalia, the shuttles are returning to orbit, your presence is requested on the bridge.
Thalia: On my way commander! (To the Data Pad) Power down.
Data Pad: Powering down
Thalia walks out towards the bridge, the space is buzzing with activity, instead of following Thalia through the door
the camera again pans down through the decks, the crews are working at full steam, finally we reach the hanger
where the shuttles are landing. The doors open and storm troopers file out, they are dusty, sweaty, some bloody,
all are exhausted and bedraggled. There are visibly fewer than before.
the camera again pans down through the decks, the crews are working at full steam, finally we reach the hanger
where the shuttles are landing. The doors open and storm troopers file out, they are dusty, sweaty, some bloody,
all are exhausted and bedraggled. There are visibly fewer than before.
An officer approaches a trooper who removes his helmet and is revealed to be Finn, he is drenched in blood,
obviously not his own.
obviously not his own.
Officer: What the hell happened out there Captain?
Finn: It was a slaughter, we walked right into a hornets nest, they must have dug in deep, the bombardment didn't
seem to have had much effect.
seem to have had much effect.
Officer: So you ran?
Finn: (Wearily) No. We fought it down to the last man, out of ammo, with knifes and fists, we didn't leave anyone
alive.
alive.
Officer: (Clearly a little taken aback) Oh, i see, well Good work Captain! (He salutes)
Finn salutes with a deadpan expression.
Finn: Sir.
Officer: Dismissed, take your squad to get cleaned up!
Finn: (Under his breath) Whats left of it.
Camera follows Finn and other storm troopers back to the armory where they strip off armor and and gear, the
atmosphere is somber. The scene changes, it is obviously later, the troopers are in their barracks once again, this
time there is no dice game, they each hold a drink and sit, dark looks upon their faces.
atmosphere is somber. The scene changes, it is obviously later, the troopers are in their barracks once again, this
time there is no dice game, they each hold a drink and sit, dark looks upon their faces.
Milton: I know this ain't what i signed up for
Ferredi: Damn right. what the hell was that back there? I thought this was the republic, not the damn empire.
Finn: We've crossed a line. I know it.
Milton: Listen sir, no offence or anything, but if i tell you something, you promise me you keep this between us
squadies?
squadies?
Finn: uhh ya. promise. Just us squadies.
Milton: Ok. Look frankly, we've been noticing things, more than a few things, and not just on the Corsair either,
Sullaras was serving on the Antigone six months ago and he saw all kinds of stuff, prisoner abuse, assassinations.
The works. This thing is systemic.
Sullaras was serving on the Antigone six months ago and he saw all kinds of stuff, prisoner abuse, assassinations.
The works. This thing is systemic.
Finn: Ok. I believe you.
Milton: So listen, (He lowers his voice) theirs a mutiny planned, and its not just us, there are more than thirty others
on this deck alone, we have operatives on every level ready to effect a total systems take over. Whats more, we
have a contact in the rebellion who has offered us assistance, when the moment is right hidden ion cannons will
fire from the surface of Jakku and disrupt the Corsairs shield harmonics, forcing them to reset their systems and
when they do, we take control! The ship will be ours! We are moving tomorrow night, before the Corsair leaves
orbit! What do you say captain?
on this deck alone, we have operatives on every level ready to effect a total systems take over. Whats more, we
have a contact in the rebellion who has offered us assistance, when the moment is right hidden ion cannons will
fire from the surface of Jakku and disrupt the Corsairs shield harmonics, forcing them to reset their systems and
when they do, we take control! The ship will be ours! We are moving tomorrow night, before the Corsair leaves
orbit! What do you say captain?
Finn sits back for a minute, thinking. Milton stares expectantly.
Finn: This is...Insane.
Milton: But you know its going to work! Think how much support we have!
Finn: NO! I don't "know its going to work" Do you realize how many things could go wrong? How well do you
trust these "operatives?". How can we keep moles out of our network? Were going to be infiltrated for sure.
trust these "operatives?". How can we keep moles out of our network? Were going to be infiltrated for sure.
Milton: We? So you saying your going to help us.
Finn: I had no choice the moment you all chose to commit suicide, you know id die for my brothers in arms, and
if this is the battle you've chosen, i'm there with you.
if this is the battle you've chosen, i'm there with you.
Milton smiles and pats Finn on the shoulder
Finn: Of course, id be totally with either way, the Republic is evil to the core.
Milton: I knew it!
Finn: Just promise me one thing, that you Ferredi, Tamarask and the others, if there's even the slightest indication
this thing is going south, that you will all get out and stay away from this thing. Keep your heads down. From
what it sounds like, we might actually have a chance, so lets not spoil it, but stay sharp and don't get careless!
this thing is going south, that you will all get out and stay away from this thing. Keep your heads down. From
what it sounds like, we might actually have a chance, so lets not spoil it, but stay sharp and don't get careless!
Milton: We will thank you sir!
Ferredi: you know it captain.
The camera pans back up the decks to the bridge, it is quiet, an officer stands on duty, staring pensively out the
view port. The camera pans to Thalia's quarters. He is sitting at his desk going through a few files on his data pad.
view port. The camera pans to Thalia's quarters. He is sitting at his desk going through a few files on his data pad.
Data Pad: Incoming message priority one encryption level black.
Thalia: Decrypt. Open message Authorization Thalia one.
Data Pad: Confirmed.
Admiral Kerrigan: Greetings old friend, hearing from you brings me back to old times, i'm glad to see the years
have treated you well! As for reaching an arrangement, I would be glad to assist you in whatever way is necessary.
Transmit your requests over encrypted channel and i will see what i can do. Be well, my good Admiral, Kerrigan
Out.
have treated you well! As for reaching an arrangement, I would be glad to assist you in whatever way is necessary.
Transmit your requests over encrypted channel and i will see what i can do. Be well, my good Admiral, Kerrigan
Out.
Thalia smiles to himself, he sits thinking for a moment.
Thalia: Draft response, encryption level black.
Data Pad: Ready.
Thalia: Admiral, As you know these rebel antagonists have been stepping up their terrorist activity over the last
few months, this has left me with no choice but to undertake certain actions, ones which now thanks to the Senate's
interference are illegal! Imagine it! Senators giving orders to an Admiral! So now I am left out in the open, the
future of the Republic is on my shoulders, our shoulders! We have done what is necessary to preserve order, and
we will continue to do so. What I need from you, my friend, is to deal with Ambassador Organo-Solo. She is
proving more of a thorn in my side than i had anticipated, with her out of the way this whole "reformist" movement
will die in its infancy! I don't care what you have to do, and i'd rather not know the details, With Solo out of the way,
we can both breath easier and turn our attention to fighting the real enemies of the Republic. Good luck and thank
you again. Thalia Out.
few months, this has left me with no choice but to undertake certain actions, ones which now thanks to the Senate's
interference are illegal! Imagine it! Senators giving orders to an Admiral! So now I am left out in the open, the
future of the Republic is on my shoulders, our shoulders! We have done what is necessary to preserve order, and
we will continue to do so. What I need from you, my friend, is to deal with Ambassador Organo-Solo. She is
proving more of a thorn in my side than i had anticipated, with her out of the way this whole "reformist" movement
will die in its infancy! I don't care what you have to do, and i'd rather not know the details, With Solo out of the way,
we can both breath easier and turn our attention to fighting the real enemies of the Republic. Good luck and thank
you again. Thalia Out.
Data Pad: Message Saved, Send Message?
Thalia: Send.
Data Pad: Message Sent.
Thalia sits back satisfied. Camera pans out onto the bridge where the duty officer is still stands watch. One of the
technicians on the lower level turns.
technicians on the lower level turns.
Technician: Sir.
Officer: What is it crewman?
Technician: Sir, i was doing routine maintenance on the port scanners when i noticed a slight misalignment in the
data relays, nothing more than might be induced by regular warp travel, i was about to recalibrate when i noticed
the misalignment was modulating.
data relays, nothing more than might be induced by regular warp travel, i was about to recalibrate when i noticed
the misalignment was modulating.
Officer: (Showing interest) Have you been able to isolate the source of the modulation?
Technician: Yes sir, its coming from an engineering terminal, 34.47. B 23. Deck 10.
Officer: (Talking to self) Someone on this ship is sending transmissions to the surface!(turning to a junior officer):
Get me security, find out whose on that panel! Move! Commander Janick, inform the admiral!
Get me security, find out whose on that panel! Move! Commander Janick, inform the admiral!
Officer Janick: Yes Sir!
Camera pans down the decks to where a man is standing nervously at a terminal, he watches, the glow illuminating
his face. Suddenly a dozen troopers with blasters leveled burst into the room.
his face. Suddenly a dozen troopers with blasters leveled burst into the room.
Trooper Captain: Hands on your head! Hands on your head!
The man jumps with surprise and then obeys their commands. They roughly haul him from the room, cut to
interrogation room, small drab room with chair in the center, the man is hauled in and forcibly sat in the chair and
cuffed. a few troopers enter the room and stand in a small circle around him. An officer enters.
interrogation room, small drab room with chair in the center, the man is hauled in and forcibly sat in the chair and
cuffed. a few troopers enter the room and stand in a small circle around him. An officer enters.
Officer: Crewman...(He looks at a data pad) Cernovich, your service record is...somewhat less than exemplary.
Cernovich stares at the officer with loathing, but stays silent.
Officer: We want to offer you a deal. This is the New Republic, not the Empire. You talk, you walk, no questions
asked. All you need to do is tell us who the other mutineers are and this will all be over.
asked. All you need to do is tell us who the other mutineers are and this will all be over.
Cernovich says nothing, maintaining his icy stare.
Officer: Very well. Captain.
One of the troopers roughly grabs Cernovich around the neck and puts him into a head lock, choking him, the other
troopers viciously punch him in the torso.
troopers viciously punch him in the torso.
Officer: This is pointless. I take no pleasure in this (he looks down fiddling with the cuff of his sleeve) But when
you've taken responsibility for a whole civilization, billions of people, sometimes you have to do things you feel are...
(he smiles) repugnant.
you've taken responsibility for a whole civilization, billions of people, sometimes you have to do things you feel are...
(he smiles) repugnant.
The officers release Cernovich, he is badly beaten.
Cernovich: (Raggedly) Screw you
Officer: Oh i do appreciate the sentiment, its nice to see a little fire come out, makes it all the better when it gets
extinguished.
extinguished.
He nods to one of the troopers who injects Cernovich with a syringe, he jumps with surprise, then suddenly, his eyes
widen, his face reddens, veins popping out, he starts screaming, shaking, pulling at the cuffs.
widen, his face reddens, veins popping out, he starts screaming, shaking, pulling at the cuffs.
Officer: I thought that might get your attention, Now, your going to tell us the names of your fellow mutineers, whether
you like it or not.
you like it or not.
Another trooper slides a small table into the the room, its surface adorned with various pliers, knives and metal spikes.
The office reaches towards it, the camera back out of the room, one of the troopers shuts the door, Cernovich's
screams can be heard down the hall, the camera pans through the ship back to the trooper barracks where Finn and
the others still sit, drinks mostly forgotten, the energy of the night mostly dissipated, but still sharing quiet stories
before sleeping.
The office reaches towards it, the camera back out of the room, one of the troopers shuts the door, Cernovich's
screams can be heard down the hall, the camera pans through the ship back to the trooper barracks where Finn and
the others still sit, drinks mostly forgotten, the energy of the night mostly dissipated, but still sharing quiet stories
before sleeping.
Suddenly, another trooper bursts into the room.
Darius: (Looking panicked) Milton!
He gestures for him to step out into the hall. Finn looks at the others, everyone is suddenly nervous. Milton stands
and joins Darius in the hallway, their low voices can be heard for a moment and then Milton returns looking worried.
and joins Darius in the hallway, their low voices can be heard for a moment and then Milton returns looking worried.
Milton: They got one of our guys.
Finn: What?
Milton: They caught him sending a transmission to the rebels, hes in interrogation right now, its only a matter of time.
Finn: Damn!
Ferredi: Oh hell...
Milton: There's only one thing we can do, we escape, right now.
Finn: What about the Ion cannon? Without the rebels help how are we supposed to commandeer the ships systems?
Milton: we have no choice, we fight our way out, my buddy Tellana can get us into the armory, we have two dozen
fighters on this level, our first move should be to free the prisoners on level four, that should swell our ranks. Then
we make for the hanger and steal as many ships as possible.
fighters on this level, our first move should be to free the prisoners on level four, that should swell our ranks. Then
we make for the hanger and steal as many ships as possible.
Finn: (Shaking his head) This is insane!
Milton: You want to go on more mass murder missions? Or end up in Republic Interrogation?
Finn: No, no, i'm with you, just, i can't believe this.
Ferredi: Believe it, captain.
Finn: (sighing and shaking his head) Well come on boys! i guess we better get to..the armory!
They stand and leave the barracks, camera follows them to the armory door, a female trooper stands at the doorway.
Milton: Tellana.
Tellana: This it?
Milton: No, there's two other units on their way, and Powell's men.
Tellana: Good, I didn't sign up for a suicide mission.
Milton: You didn't
Tellana: I better not have
She turns and slides a computer chip across a censor, the door flashes green and opens, she steps inside, followed
by the rest of the troopers. They all quickly don armor, grabbing blasters, ammo and grenades.
by the rest of the troopers. They all quickly don armor, grabbing blasters, ammo and grenades.
Ferredi: Here! (He tosses Fin a large oddly shaped grenade) Plasma Charge! We only have three! You want one
Captain?
Captain?
Finn: You could hull the damn ship with one of those things!
Ferredi: Maybe that's the idea!
He pulls his storm trooper helmet over his head and gives Finn a thumbs up.
Finn sighs
Milton: Listen everyone, the other groups still haven't arrived, something is wrong, maybe the deck has been locked
down, if that's the case we may be the only ones left who can fight. We need to leave now, we have a few plasma
charges so we can blow down a couple doors, lets use them to get into the prison level and we will go from there.
down, if that's the case we may be the only ones left who can fight. We need to leave now, we have a few plasma
charges so we can blow down a couple doors, lets use them to get into the prison level and we will go from there.
Everyone nods, looking tense.
Milton: Alright, lets go!
They move out of the room in tactical formation, blasters drawn, on high alert, there is nothing outside. They travel
a few corridors before reaching a blast door.
a few corridors before reaching a blast door.
Finn: Sealed off section by section.
Ferredi: They definitely know.
Finn: Milton, if we blow this door how many others are between us and the brig?
Milton: Two more
Finn: hmmm...
Tellana: There is a service hatch not far past this doorway, a small grenade should be able to breach the lock on
one of those, the service tunnels can take us all the way to level four, the plasma charges should break that prison
open like an egg.
one of those, the service tunnels can take us all the way to level four, the plasma charges should break that prison
open like an egg.
Milton: Good! Does that sound like a good plan to everyone?
They all nod in agreement.
Finn: Shall I do the honors?
Ferredi: Step right up.
Everyone one but Finn backs down the corridor, Finn attaches the flat side of the charge to the door and sets it, a
red light indicating its armed status. Finn turns and walks down the corridor. The group is gathered a few turns
down.
red light indicating its armed status. Finn turns and walks down the corridor. The group is gathered a few turns
down.
Milton: Light it up.
Finn presses the detonator, the ship shakes smoke and debris fly down the hallway passed the companions.
Milton: Go Go Go!
They rush forward into the smoke, blasters drawn, helmets on, scanners piercing the veil. There is nothing, no
resistance, just more empty halls and smoke.
resistance, just more empty halls and smoke.
Tellana: Service panel to the the left, Grenade!
Everyone backs up as Tellana slides the detonator panel to active on a grenade and places it gently by the service
hatch. She sprints back to the group, a bang and a puff of white smoke envelope the hatchway, they press forward
to see the hatch blown totally off its hinges, the crawl way sits open.
hatch. She sprints back to the group, a bang and a puff of white smoke envelope the hatchway, they press forward
to see the hatch blown totally off its hinges, the crawl way sits open.
Finn: Nice work!
They move one by one into the crawl space, Tellana first leading the way, down twists and turns, helmet night vision
providing the only light, finally after what feels like an hour, they emerge back into the light.
providing the only light, finally after what feels like an hour, they emerge back into the light.
Without warning orange blaster bolts lance across the room, Tellana dives across the hall, dodging, another trooper in
front of Finn is hit hard and goes down, the room fills with smoke. The fight rages, the rebel troopers counter attack,
pushing back the loyalists.
front of Finn is hit hard and goes down, the room fills with smoke. The fight rages, the rebel troopers counter attack,
pushing back the loyalists.
Finn: Forward!
They push forward, only six or seven left, finally reaching a large blast door, behind which is the brig.
Milton: Got this one!
He sticks the charge and they run back down the hallway, the booms causing the floor to shudder beneath them. They
turn back and push through the ruined doorway into the brig, a few guards put up some resistance but are quickly
pacified. They quickly break out a few dozen prisoners, stripping some weapons and armor from their fallen enemies.
turn back and push through the ruined doorway into the brig, a few guards put up some resistance but are quickly
pacified. They quickly break out a few dozen prisoners, stripping some weapons and armor from their fallen enemies.
One of the prisoners steps forward.
Poe: Thanks!
Milton: No problem!
Poe: Whats the plan?
Milton: We are heading for the hanger, only one level down.
Poe: Good plan! (he pops an ammo into his blaster.)
They move out again, instantly facing fierce resistance at the door of the prison, taking heavy losses they fight their
way to an access shaft and make it down one level, finally are facing the hanger entrance, where two dozen loyalists
take cover guarding the door.
way to an access shaft and make it down one level, finally are facing the hanger entrance, where two dozen loyalists
take cover guarding the door.
Milton: Crap this isn't good, I don't think we can even get a grenade around that corner without getting shredded.
Finn: We may have no choice but to rush on mass and hope our numbers win out.
Milton: That would be a slaughter!
Finn: It's already a slaughter!
Milton: (thinking) Ok...ok..your right.
Tellana: We got company!
Blaster bolts fly in now from the behind, half the rebels turn to cover the back.
Finn: It's now or never.
Milton: alright...Alright listen everybody, were obviously in a tight spot, the only way any of us are going to make it
out here is if we all rush the hanger at once. Many of us will probably not make it, but i don't see we have much
choice. It's fight it out now, or be picked off one by on! And frankly, if im going to die, I want my death to mean
something! So if everyone is on board, we charge the hanger position on my mark! Who's with me?
out here is if we all rush the hanger at once. Many of us will probably not make it, but i don't see we have much
choice. It's fight it out now, or be picked off one by on! And frankly, if im going to die, I want my death to mean
something! So if everyone is on board, we charge the hanger position on my mark! Who's with me?
Everyone nods, tense looks in their faces, but resolution is strong.
Tellana: I'm ready.
Finn: So am I
Ferredi: me to
Milton: Ready in three, two (They gather around the corner, standing ready) one..GO GO GO!
The rebel troopers burst from around the corner, unleashing a hail or blaster fire, with limited success. The loyalists
are in good cover and only one or two fall, they return fire and half the rebels go down, but they are to many and the
rush reaches the loyalist position, they are overrun and melee combat ensues, finally the rebels are victorious, only
five remaining, Tellana, Poe, Finn and two others.
are in good cover and only one or two fall, they return fire and half the rebels go down, but they are to many and the
rush reaches the loyalist position, they are overrun and melee combat ensues, finally the rebels are victorious, only
five remaining, Tellana, Poe, Finn and two others.
They run for the hanger door but the troopers coming from behind shoot at them, Tellana and one other go down,
Finn and Poe are through the door with the other man, now blaster bolts are flying from every direction in the massive
hanger, they run for cover, dodging behind ships, around pylons. The last trooper is hit, going down hard, only Finn
and Poe now remain.
Finn and Poe are through the door with the other man, now blaster bolts are flying from every direction in the massive
hanger, they run for cover, dodging behind ships, around pylons. The last trooper is hit, going down hard, only Finn
and Poe now remain.
Poe: Get in that X-Wing!
Finn: Can you fly that thing? We need something with an autopilot.
Poe: I'm your autopilot!
Finn look at him and Poe grins.
Poe: Seriously, get in the damn ship!
They climb up the ladder and dive into the cockpit, dodging blaster bolts.
Poe: Repulsor lifts active, clamps disengaged, looks like your rebel friends did one thing right when they cleared
out the launch control codes.
out the launch control codes.
Finn: Thank god.
The X-Wing lifts gently hovering as it turns to orient itself with the hanger bay doors, then the engines glow red and
the ship accelerates out into space with a wooshing sound.
the ship accelerates out into space with a wooshing sound.
The X-Wing heads for Jakku, behind you see the destroyer in pursuit, green blaster bolts lance out after them but
Poe maneuvers easily around them.
Poe maneuvers easily around them.
Poe: No sweat.
Finn: You must have done something really bad for them to put a pilot as good as you in the brig.
Poe: Gave the Admiral a piece of my mind. Don't think he liked that very much.
Finn: Ya he tends not to.
Poe: I also...kind of blew up a whole squad of X-wings trying to pull a Typhon maneuver
Finn: That was you??? I heard about that a few months back, all pilots survived, but all ships lost.
Poe: You heard right, muddying up the reactor can make the controls a bit sluggish.
Finn: So you made a mistake.
Poe: No! no. well, yes. No, i told you the engine was muddied up for the maneuver. How is any pilot supposed
to fly with 70% engine efficiency? Its absurd!
to fly with 70% engine efficiency? Its absurd!
Finn: (sighing) Well i guess it is then.
Poe: Hold on breaching atmosphere.
The ship rumbles and shakes, fire courses around the cockpit hatch.
Poe: Uh oh, we got incoming, the Corsair just launched fighter wings.
Finn: How the hell are we going to get off their scopes? If we land they will just blast our location from orbit and
send ground troops, fly and the X-Wings hunt us down.
send ground troops, fly and the X-Wings hunt us down.
Poe: Then lets give them something to hunt. Computer, begin ejection sequence.
Finn: What?
Poe: There is an extra chute under the back compartment, strap it on tight and adjust.
Poe was already putting his on as easily as you would a button up shirt.
Finn: Wait, just wait.
Poe: What you never air drop before soldier?
Finn: I have just, not like this.
Poe: Get it together, i'v done this kind of thing a hundred times and look at me! I'm fine!
Finn: Great. Really reassuring.
He straps on his chute and Poe glances back to check his work.
Poe: Your good to go, alright ejection in the twenty five seconds.
Finn: Your just going to let the X-Wing fly off somewhere and crash?
Poe: That's the idea.
Finn: Were just dropping into the desert with no supplies or plan?
Poe: You think i'm leaving our supplies?
Poe presses a button and the ship shakes slightly, outside you see a few crates fall from the bottom of the X-Wing
and drop to the ground bellow.
and drop to the ground bellow.
Poe: Ejection in three...two...ONE!
The hatch blows and the seat flies out of the cockpit, Poe and Finn attached, they let go and pull their chutes, lazily
floating to the ground, the supplies are some way in the
floating to the ground, the supplies are some way in the
distance.
Finn: aahhhggg. god that was not fun.
Poe: Sure it was!
Finn rolls his eyes, they start walking and presently reach the supplies, loading up all the food, water and gear they can
carry they start out toward what Poe assures him is the nearest town.
carry they start out toward what Poe assures him is the nearest town.
Poe: The compass doesn't lie! Altarra is north west just seventeen miles from here
Finn: Just seventeen miles in the desert sun, cooling systems on our suits are out of power, no idea how long it will
take the Republic to realize we are not on that X-Wing.
take the Republic to realize we are not on that X-Wing.
Poe: Oh stop complaining, you've been in worse than this!
Finn: The hell I have!
Poe: Ok well, i guess this is pretty bad actually, lets get going!
They trudge through the desert until the sun is low on the horizon.
Finn: We should stop!
Poe: Stop? Its just night! You walk at night in the desert, you sleep in the day!
Finn: uuugggh.
Poe: Come on now, step to!
Finn grumbles under his breath, they trudge on, finally, Poe signals a stop.
Poe: Look, do you see that mesa? I think we should head there, might give us some cover in the day.
Finn nods but does not answer, his expression is grim.
They continue on for some time, the mesa growing large, finally as dawn approaches, they reach it. Finding a
small cave in the side, they settle in, making a small fire and cooking some food, Finn is looking a little higher of
spirit.
small cave in the side, they settle in, making a small fire and cooking some food, Finn is looking a little higher of
spirit.
Finn: I can't believe we actually survived!
Poe: Hey, your the crazy rebel, I was just along for the jail break.
Finn: It might not surprise you to know I had nothing to do with this. I came because all my men did. Simple as
that.
that.
Poe: (nodding) hmm. that's admirable.
Finn: Ya, i guess it is, but that's just what you do for your brothers in arms. I ...I guess that world is over for me
now.
now.
He turns and pulling out a knife peels the republic insignia off his armor.
Poe: To hell with the republic.
Finn smiles
Finn: To hell with the republic.
They sit back, eating silently until both fall asleep
The sound of bombardment awakens them, listening closer they hear small ship engines flying overhead then the
impact of bombs dropping on the mesa top.
impact of bombs dropping on the mesa top.
Finn: They found us, we have to move!
They throw together supplies quickly, standing just at the caves edge looking up at the sky, where Y-wing bombers
can be seen blazing past at high altitude.
can be seen blazing past at high altitude.
Poe: We have to just go, make a run for it.
Finn: Ya, how much further is this town?
Poe: Should be three miles, maybe even visible over the next ridge top. Not going to be fun trying to get there in
daylight, but we have no choice, landing ships could be on their way.
daylight, but we have no choice, landing ships could be on their way.
Finn: Lets just get this over with.
They sprint out into the open. Seeing nothing they continue at a steady pace toward the town, slowing to a walk
after a few minutes.
after a few minutes.
Finn: Look!
He points back the way they came, two Republic shuttle craft are landing near the Mesa, the gleam of white storm
trooper armor is visible in the distance.
trooper armor is visible in the distance.
Poe: Phew, that was close.
They keep moving, finally the town is in view, with ecstatic shouts they hurry on, finally, after what seems an
eternity, they reach the town gates, a dusty seedy, slum. Residents in hoods or veils hurry to and fro, keeping to
the shadows as if afraid to be seen in public. The two bedraggled rebels strip off their armor and walk in just
dressed in under suits, sweaty dirty and bedraggled. They pass down streets and alleys until finally, they see a
sign clearly marking a bar.
eternity, they reach the town gates, a dusty seedy, slum. Residents in hoods or veils hurry to and fro, keeping to
the shadows as if afraid to be seen in public. The two bedraggled rebels strip off their armor and walk in just
dressed in under suits, sweaty dirty and bedraggled. They pass down streets and alleys until finally, they see a
sign clearly marking a bar.
Poe: Drinks!
They hurry inside.
Poe and Finn burst into the shabby, dusty tavern, some heads turn, but not to many. Making for the nearest
gloomy corner they shamble into their seats, dust and sweat rolling off them in waves, they are the very essence
of confusion and delirium, laying back in their seats like they were feather beds. So exhausted they can barely \
keep eyes open.
gloomy corner they shamble into their seats, dust and sweat rolling off them in waves, they are the very essence
of confusion and delirium, laying back in their seats like they were feather beds. So exhausted they can barely \
keep eyes open.
Server Droid: You want to see a menu?
Poe: Uhh oh, i'm um just a spritz for me and my friend thanks.
Server Droid: Ok
They sit back, startled by the Droids sudden appearance.
Poe: Ok what do we do now?
Finn: First, I need a drink, then we try to find a transport off this planet and get ourselves into the outer rim. I have
a few family connections that might put us up.
a few family connections that might put us up.
Poe: Any idea how we find a transport in a place like this?
He throws a nervous glance over his shoulder.
Poe: Frankly, i didn't exactly hang out in seedy bars when I was growing up.
Finn: Don't sweat it, i know how to spot pilots looking for under the table gigs, they sit out in the open doing nothing
and wait for a prospect.
and wait for a prospect.
Poe: Damn, how did you learn a thing like that?
There was a moment of silence and Poe went red.
Poe: Sorry.
Finn: It's ok, I didn't grew up in money as you might imagine, ended up in more than a few places like this. You
learn a thing or two though, it proves valuable obviously.
learn a thing or two though, it proves valuable obviously.
Poe: Ya i'll say.
He grins at Finn, who smiles back.
Poe: So we just wait it out?
Finn: Ya, basically.
Poe: Ok...
They sit for a moment, the silence is awkward.
Poe: You know I didn't grow up in money either.
Finn gives him a sly smile.
Poe: Just thought you should know.
Serving Droid: Your drinks.
Poe: Thank god i'm parched.
They drink readily and sit for a few moment in silence, basking in the quiet, the shadows and the anonymity.
Poe: This is great.
Finn: You always say what your thinking.
Poe: So?
Finn: Well, don't you think people might, you know, get a read on you?
Poe: So what if they do?
Finn: They might take advantage of you.
Finn sat back in his chair, holding his cup close
Poe: I guess ill take my chances.
He smiled and sat back in his chair also. They sit for another moment silent.
Finn: Look!
Poe: (Turning) What?
Finn: There!
Poe: Where?
Finn: Far table to the left, a pilot and copilot, im sure of it. Here's what happens, i go to the bar, you stay here, I
order a drink for the pilot, once he accepts the drink I approach.
order a drink for the pilot, once he accepts the drink I approach.
Just stay here and don't get involved, if anything happens, leave and just find somewhere to hide out, don't do anything
stupid.
stupid.
Poe: (nervous) Ok. Be careful!
Finn: (a sly smile) Always
Finn approaches the bar, the bartender is taking some time with regulars so Finn stands waiting, Poe grows board.
Suddenly four Republic storm troopers enter the bar. Poe and Finn freeze and try to act natural. They are obviously
searching the bars residents.
Suddenly four Republic storm troopers enter the bar. Poe and Finn freeze and try to act natural. They are obviously
searching the bars residents.
Without warning a few hooded figures draw blasters and open fire, two of the troopers go down instantly, the others
duck behind cover and return fire. There is mayhem. Patrons are diving under tables, Finn throws himself behind
the bar and Poe is cowering under a table.
duck behind cover and return fire. There is mayhem. Patrons are diving under tables, Finn throws himself behind
the bar and Poe is cowering under a table.
The hooded figures blast it out with the storm troopers, several of them are shot down, Finn draws his blaster and
enters the fight. There is only one hooded figure remaining and only one imperial trooper. Finally Finn kills the last
trooper. The hooded figure is revealed to be a young woman.
Rey: Thank you
Finn: Uhh no problem, so i guess where both enemies of the republic?
Rey: Something like that. We still fancy ourselves part of the rebellion here on Jakku. It's quaint i know...
Finn: Not at all.
Rey gives a half smile.
Rey: I'm happy to hear you say that, now lets get out of here.
As they turn, Rey stops for a moment and stares down at the bodies of her fallen comrades.
Rey: Zeyan, Anders, you will not have died in vain. I swear it.
She stares for a few moments, Poe and Finn waiting silently. Finally she shakes herself and turns, giving them a
sad but steadfast look.
sad but steadfast look.
Rey: Alright, come on
Rey Poe and Finn run out of the bar and down narrow dusty streets. Pushing past civilians and dodging down
alleyways, Rey moves through the city with incredible ease, Poe and Finn struggling to keep up. Suddenly, a
great shadow looms overhead, A Republic Destroyer flies low overhead and comes in for a landing outside the
town, towering over it like some kind of monstrous grey obelisk.
alleyways, Rey moves through the city with incredible ease, Poe and Finn struggling to keep up. Suddenly, a
great shadow looms overhead, A Republic Destroyer flies low overhead and comes in for a landing outside the
town, towering over it like some kind of monstrous grey obelisk.
Rey, Poe and Finn stop for a moment and stare in sheer horror at the scale of the thing.
Rey: RUN!
Finn: What do we do??
Rey: Get out of town! Before they surround everything!
They sprint like mad, Rey throwing impatient looks over her shoulder as Poe and Finn Wheeze and Puff along after
the athletic young woman. There is a rising commotion in the distance, blaster fire, explosions, screams.
the athletic young woman. There is a rising commotion in the distance, blaster fire, explosions, screams.
Rey: Here they come!
They sprint through alley ways and down streets, pushing passed other panicked civilians, towards the outskirts of
the city.
the city.
Rey: Oh no, were to late.
Indeed the crackle of radios and the stomp of trooper boots is audible ahead. They stop and the gleaming white
storm troopers sweep around the corner, blasters drawn.
storm troopers sweep around the corner, blasters drawn.
Trooper Captain: Hands up! Hands Up!
Rey, Finn and Poe drop their things and put their hands up, facing over a dozen blaster points.
Trooper Captain: Down on your knees!
They obey.
Trooper Captain: Sargent!
Another trooper moves forward, but before he can reach them, a voice interjects.
Jacen: Whats all this commotion?
The trooper captain turns in surprise. A young man and woman stand on the outskirts of the face off, they seem
calm and arrogant, dressed for adventure with tactical gear and tools. Both stunningly beautiful.
calm and arrogant, dressed for adventure with tactical gear and tools. Both stunningly beautiful.
Jacen: What seems to be the problem?
Trooper Captain: Who the hell are you?
Jaina: You landed your destroyer almost on top of this town. Whats going on here?
Trooper Captain: (Getting really angry) Just who the hell do you think you are talking to a captain of the Republic
Navy like that?
Navy like that?
Jacen: (Confidently) Jaina and Jacen Solo.
There is silence. The trooper captain stares dumbfounded. Collecting himself he shakes his fist with anger.
Trooper Captain: Your rank is purely ceremonial! This is a high level field operation to capture two terrorist fugitives
and destroy an active dissident cell, you are impeding justice if you attempt in any way to interfere i will have no choice
but to use lethal force against you do you understand?
and destroy an active dissident cell, you are impeding justice if you attempt in any way to interfere i will have no choice
but to use lethal force against you do you understand?
There is silence for a moment. Jacen and Jaina look at each other. Jacen shrugs.
Jacen: Yup.
They walk away and stand leaning against a building, casually surveying the scene. The trooper captain shakes his
head.
head.
Trooper Captain: Sargent! Continue!
The trooper moves forward and roughly searches first Poe and Finn, pulling away their weapons and gear. When he
reaches Rey he suddenly freezes. Everything stops, the troopers are staring at their companion in confusion. He is
standing stock still, now twitching as if struggling against some unknown force. Without warning Rey cries out and throws
up her arm, the trooper is thrown back and falls hard, everyone gasps.
reaches Rey he suddenly freezes. Everything stops, the troopers are staring at their companion in confusion. He is
standing stock still, now twitching as if struggling against some unknown force. Without warning Rey cries out and throws
up her arm, the trooper is thrown back and falls hard, everyone gasps.
Finn: The force!
Trooper Captain: A rebel Jedi! Kill them all.
A blue light saber flies from no where and embeds itself in the trooper captain's skull. Jacen stands resolute, arm
outstretched. The light saber returns effortlessly to his grip. He smiles, exchanging a knowing look with his sister
who holds a green saber clutched in her grip. They leap forward, deflecting orange blaster bolts, slicing left and right,
dodging and hacking until the troopers all lay in pieces. They retract their sabers and turn to look at Poe, Rey and
Finn, who are still on their knees, awestruck.
outstretched. The light saber returns effortlessly to his grip. He smiles, exchanging a knowing look with his sister
who holds a green saber clutched in her grip. They leap forward, deflecting orange blaster bolts, slicing left and right,
dodging and hacking until the troopers all lay in pieces. They retract their sabers and turn to look at Poe, Rey and
Finn, who are still on their knees, awestruck.
Jaina: What are you looking at.
They all stare at each other, Rey, Poe and Finn unsure what to do or say, the two strangers staring with serious and
aggressive looks, as if eyeing them up. Finally the woman breaks out in uncontrollable laughter.
aggressive looks, as if eyeing them up. Finally the woman breaks out in uncontrollable laughter.
Jaina: Hahah, oh god the looks on your faces. Relax! We were going to save you the whole time! We just like a
good show.
good show.
Finn: (darkly) that's sick
Jacen: Oh get over it, your alive, what more do you want. The name is Jacen by the way, Jacen Solo.
Finn: Ya i kinda got that back when i thought you were going to leave us to Republic Interrogation.
Jaina: Oh come on, lose the sarcasm. It was funny.
Rey: Ya, to you!
Poe: Look, lets just get out of here!
Finn: He's right! More could be on their way anytime.
Jacen: Pfft Whoo CARES.
Jaina: Ya.
They both laugh, Finn, Poe and Rey narrow their eyes in disgust.
Jacen: (Collecting himself) Oh ya, and there's the part where Rey is a Jedi, of course, we sensed your force abilities
from the beginning, that's how we found you.
from the beginning, that's how we found you.
Jaina: Jacen, your not seriously thinking...
Jacen: Yes...I think its time..
Jaina: No..No. absolutely not. No I won't.
Jacen: But
Jaina: NO. NO.
Jacen: Fine, look, but what if Luke could..
Jaina: NO
Rey: Luke Skywalker?
Jacen: Yes if he could train Rey...
Jaina: I'm not going anywhere near that pretentious old fart
Rey: I want to meet Luke Skywalker! To train in the force!
Jaina: No you don't
Jacen: She might need..
Jaina: No
Jacen: What if its the will of the force
Jaina: Oh GOD now your talking like that. vomit.
Jacen: Look can we just be serious for one minute?
Jaina: You know what? No, we can't.
Jacen: That sounded pretty serious.
Jaina: I guess it was
Jacen: Well then are we being serious
Jaina: (Sarcastic) Ok, I'm being serious.
Jacen: I think we need to bring Rey to train with Luke
Jaina: but WHY?
Rey: I WANT to be a Jedi! Please I have to get off Jakku! I'v lived my whole life here and never met another person
with force abilities, now you two just land out of know where. Please, I'm begging you! I'll do anything. I just want
to meet Luke Skywalker and become a Jedi. Please, please don't leave me here.
with force abilities, now you two just land out of know where. Please, I'm begging you! I'll do anything. I just want
to meet Luke Skywalker and become a Jedi. Please, please don't leave me here.
Jaina: Ok, ok calm down, we were going to help you this whole time
Rey: Aggghhhh!
Jacen and Jaina laugh. In the distance an alarm is blaring, the sounds of crackling radio's and stomping boots
become auible.
Jaina: That's our cue...
Turning in unison Jacen and Jaina move at a quick jog down the street, Poe, Rey and Finn following a moment later,
the sound of tromping feet gets louder, behind and above them you see troopers moving on the rooftops, then suddenly
a blast rings out, a near miss wizzing past them to smash a house front behind, Jaina dodges down an ally, her
brother and the others following quickly, more shots nearly catching them.
Ahead the allyway opens to another street, as the group approaches, suddenly three storm troopers step into their path,
blasters leveled they open fire, Jaina and Jacens sabers flash into existence, twirling and slicing they expertly block
the oncoming fire, their faces tense and serious, the troopers fall, flaming holes in their armor from the reflected shots,
but more replace them, taking cover in the sides of the allyway. The siblings rush forward and cut several down, the
rest flee for cover, a barrage of fire forces Jaina and Jacen back into the allyway, they reflect fire back but it is to
heavy, they are pinned down in the ally.
The fire fight goes on, Rey joins in with her small hand blaster and the others pick up blasters from their fallen enemies
to join in the fight,but there are to many of them, suddenly shots come from behind, a group of storm troopers is coming
up the ally to trap them.
Jaina: We gotta make a break for it!
Rey: How? We will be cut to pieces!
Jacen: I got a better idea...
Turning Jacen plunges his blue saber beam into the wall of the house, cutting a large circular hole and kicking it inside,
within the house it is dark and shadowy.
Jacen: Come on!
They dive one by one into the house, Jaina following behind, reflecting shots away as the troopers close in, then she finally
follows the others. The house is a cramped musty hovel, moving through sabers still drawn the group passes from room to
room, the faces of fearful inhabitants peer out, not daring to challenge the proud Jedi with flaming sabers in hand.
Rey: Sorry!
Jacen cuts through another wall and they are back out in the street, running down the ally they find themselves in another
street, this one empty of storm troopers.
Jaina: Come on, ship is this way.
They turn and move down the street unchallenged, the sound of chaos behind them, they run all out, checking this way
and that for hidden threats, finally turning down a side street, Jacen stops with a start, putting out his arm he signals the
others to stop as well. Standing in the street is a figure. Robed and hooded, face obscured with a black mask, there is
a moment of silence as the group takes in the sinister sight.
Jacen and Jaina simultaneously activate their light sabers, casting blue and green glow on the buildings around them.
The stranger pulls off his cloak, underneath his clothes are tight fitting, gear and various belts are strapped to his torso,
it is obviously a soldiers uniform. Drawing a lightsaber the man ignites a red beam, for a moment they stand facing off,
the hum of the sabers all but drowning out the sounds chaos around them, Rey, Poe and Finn barely dare draw breath.
Then without warning all three Jedi move simultaneously, the dark Jedi leaps forward with great speed, swinging for
Jaina who rolls out of the way, trying to catch her enemy with a back swing but he dodges expertly, moving to clash with
Jacen they exchange a flurry of blows, clashing desperately. The dark Jedi manages a kick to Jacen's stomach and he
falls back, Jaina leaping forward with a cut to distract from her brother, nearly cutting her opponents head. They
exchange overhead blows, Jaina's face contorted with rage as she fights.
Storm troopers are gathering around, moving forward to grab Rey, Poe and Finn, the three run for cover, hiding behind a large
wagon and opening fire on the troops, trying to hold them back until the fight is over.
The three Jedi struggle, obviously equally matched, Jaina and Jacen working together can barely manage to survive,
launching sporadic attacks to keep the pressure up, dodging or reflecting the occasional blast from a storm trooper.
Finally in a coordinated move, Jaina and Jacen go to attack from opposite angles simultaneously, the Jedi moves
to dodge but instead of following through Jaina mirrors his motion, darting forward she catches the hilt of his light saber and
throws the man to the ground, he kicks desperately at her, but she puts him in an arm lock, the red lightsaber safely
controlled, Jacen leaps forward and cuts the mans head off.
become auible.
Jaina: That's our cue...
Turning in unison Jacen and Jaina move at a quick jog down the street, Poe, Rey and Finn following a moment later,
the sound of tromping feet gets louder, behind and above them you see troopers moving on the rooftops, then suddenly
a blast rings out, a near miss wizzing past them to smash a house front behind, Jaina dodges down an ally, her
brother and the others following quickly, more shots nearly catching them.
Ahead the allyway opens to another street, as the group approaches, suddenly three storm troopers step into their path,
blasters leveled they open fire, Jaina and Jacens sabers flash into existence, twirling and slicing they expertly block
the oncoming fire, their faces tense and serious, the troopers fall, flaming holes in their armor from the reflected shots,
but more replace them, taking cover in the sides of the allyway. The siblings rush forward and cut several down, the
rest flee for cover, a barrage of fire forces Jaina and Jacen back into the allyway, they reflect fire back but it is to
heavy, they are pinned down in the ally.
The fire fight goes on, Rey joins in with her small hand blaster and the others pick up blasters from their fallen enemies
to join in the fight,but there are to many of them, suddenly shots come from behind, a group of storm troopers is coming
up the ally to trap them.
Jaina: We gotta make a break for it!
Rey: How? We will be cut to pieces!
Jacen: I got a better idea...
Turning Jacen plunges his blue saber beam into the wall of the house, cutting a large circular hole and kicking it inside,
within the house it is dark and shadowy.
Jacen: Come on!
They dive one by one into the house, Jaina following behind, reflecting shots away as the troopers close in, then she finally
follows the others. The house is a cramped musty hovel, moving through sabers still drawn the group passes from room to
room, the faces of fearful inhabitants peer out, not daring to challenge the proud Jedi with flaming sabers in hand.
Rey: Sorry!
Jacen cuts through another wall and they are back out in the street, running down the ally they find themselves in another
street, this one empty of storm troopers.
Jaina: Come on, ship is this way.
They turn and move down the street unchallenged, the sound of chaos behind them, they run all out, checking this way
and that for hidden threats, finally turning down a side street, Jacen stops with a start, putting out his arm he signals the
others to stop as well. Standing in the street is a figure. Robed and hooded, face obscured with a black mask, there is
a moment of silence as the group takes in the sinister sight.
Jacen and Jaina simultaneously activate their light sabers, casting blue and green glow on the buildings around them.
The stranger pulls off his cloak, underneath his clothes are tight fitting, gear and various belts are strapped to his torso,
it is obviously a soldiers uniform. Drawing a lightsaber the man ignites a red beam, for a moment they stand facing off,
the hum of the sabers all but drowning out the sounds chaos around them, Rey, Poe and Finn barely dare draw breath.
Then without warning all three Jedi move simultaneously, the dark Jedi leaps forward with great speed, swinging for
Jaina who rolls out of the way, trying to catch her enemy with a back swing but he dodges expertly, moving to clash with
Jacen they exchange a flurry of blows, clashing desperately. The dark Jedi manages a kick to Jacen's stomach and he
falls back, Jaina leaping forward with a cut to distract from her brother, nearly cutting her opponents head. They
exchange overhead blows, Jaina's face contorted with rage as she fights.
Storm troopers are gathering around, moving forward to grab Rey, Poe and Finn, the three run for cover, hiding behind a large
wagon and opening fire on the troops, trying to hold them back until the fight is over.
The three Jedi struggle, obviously equally matched, Jaina and Jacen working together can barely manage to survive,
launching sporadic attacks to keep the pressure up, dodging or reflecting the occasional blast from a storm trooper.
Finally in a coordinated move, Jaina and Jacen go to attack from opposite angles simultaneously, the Jedi moves
to dodge but instead of following through Jaina mirrors his motion, darting forward she catches the hilt of his light saber and
throws the man to the ground, he kicks desperately at her, but she puts him in an arm lock, the red lightsaber safely
controlled, Jacen leaps forward and cuts the mans head off.
A bit later, inside Jaina and Jacen's star ship. Rey, Poe and Finn sit together in a common room, Jaina and Jacen
are presumably flying the ship, they take off and enter hyperspace.
are presumably flying the ship, they take off and enter hyperspace.
Finn: So..Rey was it? How long have you known you were..uh a Jedi?
Rey: A few years now, it only comes out when i'm in danger or if i meditate for hours before hand, what you saw
back there was way beyond anything i'v ever done. And did you see Jaina and Jacen? They can practically fly!
I wonder if Luke trained them?
back there was way beyond anything i'v ever done. And did you see Jaina and Jacen? They can practically fly!
I wonder if Luke trained them?
Jaina: He didn't
Jacen: We were born this way
Jaina: Were freaks
Poe Rey and Finn jump as Jaina and Jacen enter, smirking.
Rey: Why do you always demean your uncle so much, don't you respect the things he did? And the knowledge
hes passing on?
hes passing on?
Jaina: Well, in order to respect someone, first, they have to respect you.
Jacen: And as it just so happens, Luke thinks were both disrespectful, deviant, immature, lost children.
Jaina slaps Jacen on the shoulder with a look of anger.
Jaina: You repeated that to someone? I thought we agreed never to talk about that!
Jacen: (Annoyed) Cut it out!
Poe: Seems true enough to me.
Poe Rey and Finn burst out laughing, Jaina and Jacen stare darkly at them for a moment then smirk and give each
other a knowing look.
other a knowing look.
Jacen: We will be arriving at Yavin in a few hours, relax, there are changes of clothes in the other room, refreshments
in the cooler over there and this couch is a pull out cot.
in the cooler over there and this couch is a pull out cot.
Finn: Look, thank you
Jaina: (Dismissively) No need!
Jacen and Jaina leave, Poe Rey and Finn sit silently for a few moments, contemplating.
Rey: So i never got your story...before the part where you saved my life from that storm trooper. What are you
some kind of escaped convict? Secret military experiment?
some kind of escaped convict? Secret military experiment?
Finn: Deserting Republic storm trooper actually.
Poe: And dishonored Navy pilot.
Rey laughs
Rey: Ahhh, now i see, so it wasn't my little band of rebels that called that destroyer down on us. It was YOU.
Jeez, you two are infamous.
Jeez, you two are infamous.
Finn: (Smiling) Thanks. What do you say we get some drinks?
Poe: Yes please!
Finn stands and opens the cooler, finding a bottle of clear liquor and some cups they poor shots and sip, grimacing
at the strong drink.
at the strong drink.
Rey: Ohh
Poe: That's good, oh ya, I haven't had stuff this good since before I joined the military! This Jaina and Jacen must
be some high rollers.
be some high rollers.
Finn: Actually their sort of infamous marauders. They are so powerful no one but Luke or the other Jedi Masters can
control their actions, they just roam around from system to system causing trouble, usually just with local criminals or
gangsters, as long as they don't do anything high profile the republic turns a blind eye.
control their actions, they just roam around from system to system causing trouble, usually just with local criminals or
gangsters, as long as they don't do anything high profile the republic turns a blind eye.
Rey: That's absurd, they are so privileged! Its infuriating!
Poe: Ya but right now we are living up the fruits of that privilege, so why don't we just enjoy it!
He pours himself another shot, smiling at Finn they toast.
Rey: Uhhg, i just hope Luke can help me.
Finn: I'm sure he can, there are other Jedi masters there too you know, i went to the Jedi temple a few times on
official republic business, its quite a beautiful place you know. Have you ever been off Jakku Rey?
official republic business, its quite a beautiful place you know. Have you ever been off Jakku Rey?
Rey: No! My parents died when I was eleven, iv been living on the street as a thief and later a rebel ever since.
What is Yavin like?
What is Yavin like?
Finn: Have you ever been to one of the Oasis on Jakku? Where plants can grow outside the Hydroponics bays?
Rey: Yes! once when i was very young with my parents! I just remember it was wet! And so green! Incredible.
Finn: Well, all of Yavin is like that. The entire moon.
Rey: (Gasping) The ENTIRE moon?
Finn: (Smiling) That's right. and it rains every day. There are plants, animals, bugs, mushrooms, Its hot but you
can always find shade under the trees.
can always find shade under the trees.
Rey: It sounds so beautiful, I can't hardly wait!
Poe: Is she crying?
Finn: I would probably be crying to.
They sit quietly for a few moments, Rey wipes her eyes.
Rey: I think i'm going to get some rest, can I pull the cot out?
Finn: That sounds good, lets do it.
They arrange the bed and lay down next to each other, dimming the light, they sleep through the rest of the journey
to the Jedi Temple
to the Jedi Temple
At the Jedi Temple, Luke stands upon a stone ruin, It is early morning, the sun just peaking over the horizon, the
green jungle coming alive. He stands contemplating. Presently, Mara Jade comes walking up behind him, wrapped in
a tattered brown/grey robe, she stands next to Luke and gently takes his hand.
green jungle coming alive. He stands contemplating. Presently, Mara Jade comes walking up behind him, wrapped in
a tattered brown/grey robe, she stands next to Luke and gently takes his hand.
Mara: You've been up here all morning.
Luke: I have this feeling, something I haven't felt in a long time, I..can't quite wrap my head around it, its all so familiar,
like old patterns repeating, but the phrasing is new, or its many pieces of a thing i can't stitch together in a coherent
way. Something, is happening, a very powerful movement in the force.
like old patterns repeating, but the phrasing is new, or its many pieces of a thing i can't stitch together in a coherent
way. Something, is happening, a very powerful movement in the force.
Mara: I sense it as well, last night, something happened.
Luke turns to look at her.
Luke: You can see it?
Mara: I can see some things, fragments, as you, but a few things are clear to me. There is great danger on the horizon.
You must be steadfast in your discipline, it is again a dark time for you when you and those close to you will be tempted
by the dark side of the force.
You must be steadfast in your discipline, it is again a dark time for you when you and those close to you will be tempted
by the dark side of the force.
Luke: Who, Ben?
Mara: It must be. But what can you do for him? He is strong willed and of late rebellious to the teachings, questioning,
brooding, holding on to resentment. It is but a seed in him but i sense if it is allowed to mature the dark side could
gain great sway.
brooding, holding on to resentment. It is but a seed in him but i sense if it is allowed to mature the dark side could
gain great sway.
They stand silently together, hands still held, watching the sun rise. Suddenly a light flashes on the horizon, a ship
appears flying down from the atmosphere and lands gently at the ship hanger in the temple.
appears flying down from the atmosphere and lands gently at the ship hanger in the temple.
Luke: That's...
Mara: Jaina and Jacen!
Luke: This truly is the will of the force. What could those two possibly want?
Mara: I sense something else, someone else.
Luke: Yes, i was distracted by my Nephews, there is another.
Mara: She is strong, very strong.
Luke: We must go to the hanger.
They turn and climb down the ruins, walking back to the temple.
At the Hanger, Jaina and Jacens Ship has landed and they are disembarking with Poe, Rey and Finn, a few pilots,
technicians and Jedi have gathered to greet them. One of them steps forward.
technicians and Jedi have gathered to greet them. One of them steps forward.
Ben: (Mockingly) So, brother and sister, you've come back to complete your training have you?
Jaina: (Sarcastically and Dismissively) Hi Ben
Jacen: Where are Luke and Mara?
Ben: Why should I tell you? Last time we talked you called me a...
Jaina: LETS not get caught up in the details shall we, Rey! Poe! Finn! Come along now! Our little brother isn't
going to be of any use.
going to be of any use.
Ben fumes with rage, Jaina and Jacen walk past him without another word, Poe, Rey and Finn reluctantly following.
Jaina: Jeez what a CREEP.
Jacen: Well he is our brother.
Jaina: Oh i know that, its just he could have turned out so much more, appealing!
Rey: Why are you so hard on him?
Jaina: I'm not hard on him! He brought this all on himself! He can't take care of himself! He's a winy spoiled little
brat with no concern for what other people are doing and he couldn't be...
brat with no concern for what other people are doing and he couldn't be...
Jacen: Enough!
Jaian Scowls.
Jaina: Its true.
Finn: (To Poe) They must have really worked him over good.
They round a corner and two figures stand filling the hallway, it is Luke and Mara, their arms are crossed, expressions
blank.
blank.
Mara: So, you've come back. After all these years marauding around, hurting people, taking advantage of people!
Jaina: That's not true!
Jacen: Its not.
Mara: Ohh, it is, i know it is.
Luke: We know all about your little extravaganza on Camaas, you still can't enter that system because of the warrants.
Your lucky the republic turns a blind eye to you, you think your invincible? If they really decided you were a threat
they could hunt you down and destroy you, All powerful Jedi or not! Do you realize how much I do, Mara does, to
keep you out of trouble? To smooth things over with the republic? I'v lost more credibility, pride, dignity and sleep
than i care to imagine, and all so that you two can have a little adventure.
Your lucky the republic turns a blind eye to you, you think your invincible? If they really decided you were a threat
they could hunt you down and destroy you, All powerful Jedi or not! Do you realize how much I do, Mara does, to
keep you out of trouble? To smooth things over with the republic? I'v lost more credibility, pride, dignity and sleep
than i care to imagine, and all so that you two can have a little adventure.
Jacen: We were just doing what we felt like! Isn't that what you always say do what you feel like?
Luke: Its do what you know is RIGHT!
Mara: (To Luke) Control your feelings.
Luke: sorry.
Mara: (Turning to Rey, Poe and Finn) But there is more, because these two have brought us three visitors, and one
of them, i sense, has the potential to become a powerful Jedi, IF she is properly trained.
of them, i sense, has the potential to become a powerful Jedi, IF she is properly trained.
Reys face glows.
Rey: I'm Rey, and I'v known i had the force for a while but i can't control it yet, I was hoping maybe you and master
Luke could train me in the ways of the force.
Luke could train me in the ways of the force.
Mara: We have many students here, and we never turn away a someone with promising force abilities.
Luke: It would be our honor to train you and offer you a place here.
Rey: Oh thank you!
Mara: It's our pleasure. My name is Master Jade, if you follow me young Rey i will take you to the Jedi sanctuary to
begin your training immediately, there are ceremonies we perform upon the moment of ones arrival, they must be attended
to, then you can see your friends.
begin your training immediately, there are ceremonies we perform upon the moment of ones arrival, they must be attended
to, then you can see your friends.
Rey turns and smiles at Poe and Finn who smile back.
Rey: I'm ready
They walk out together, Jaina and Jacen stand dejected, Luke a short distance away with his arms crossed avoiding
their eye.
their eye.
Luke: Alright Jaina and Jacen can stay on their ship, you two, i don't think I got your names, come with me and I will
find you accommodation.
find you accommodation.
They walk out together out into the light.
Poe: Thank you for everything, the name is Poe.
Finn: I'm Finn
Luke: And I am Master Skywalker if you didn't realize it yet, i would like to welcome you to the Jedi Academy, I'm
sorry about the drama with my nephews, they are disrespectful and rebellious.
sorry about the drama with my nephews, they are disrespectful and rebellious.
Finn: Its ok, they did rescue us after all.
Luke: Well, i suppose they did, didn't they. Maybe there is hope for them after all
He gives Poe and Finn a sly smile.
Poe: They have fun loving spirits thats for sure
Luke: That they do, that they do.
They walk toward the temple quarters, it is midday, the birds sing and the sun shines.
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