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Six Months later…

Kaden watched from the ship's bridge as the Ravager drew towards it. It had been a long time since he had been on the capital planet, a long time since he and Kyle had been hunting rebels.

The planet glowed as they approached the darkened side.

"Kaden!" Kyle called from the doorway. "We're boarding the shuttles now."

Kaden nodded and followed his friend off the bridge.

"Why do you think we were called back?" Kyle asked.

"You know why…" Kaden muttered.

"You really believe the Death Star has fallen?" Kyle commented.

"We both know it has. We felt it. No one wants to believe it." Kaden said firmly.

"Yeah your right…" Kyle sighed, "another reason to hate the rebellion."

Kaden nodded. An old mentor had died on the Death Star, one of the last clone's to have been trained by Jango Fett and also a leader within the 501 Legion.

Kyle walked into the shuttle and took the pilot seat.

"Sure you don't want to fly in?" Kyle asked, a faint smile on his face.

Kaden gave him a withering look.

"You know I hate flying…" he scowled.

"I'll never understand that about you, you're a fine pilot!" Kyle laughed. "Never mind, I'll take us in. The Emperor's expecting us."

Kaden sat down and helped prep the shuttle.

Kyle smoothly flew out of the hanger and down towards the Imperial Palace.

"Welcome back Commander Katarn, Commander Kenobi." Greeted the Red Guard. "Emperor Palpatine is expecting you." He turned and led them down the long halls.

Kaden and Kyle followed him quickly.

In the heart of the Palace was the Emperor's private throne room. It was dark, oppressive and mostly empty. The Emperor sat on a simple throne in the centre of the room.

The Red Guards left the room when they entered.

Kaden and Kyle crossed the room and knelt before the Emperor.

He turned his chair around and gazed down at them.

"Rise." He commanded.

They both stood up.

"You know why you are here." He stated.

Kyle nodded.

"Yes my master." Kaden replied.

"Good. But you do not know the Lord Vader is missing, struck in the battle above the Death Star by a rebel named Luke Skywalker." The Emperor continued.

"How? Lord Vader is the best pilot in the Empire how could a mere rebel shoot him out of the sky!" Kyle asked sounding shocked.

"He isn't dead yet. Skywalker was introduced into the Jedi teachings by an old hermit on Tatooine, a man named Ben Kenobi."

Kaden's head jerked and he met the Emperor's gaze directly.

"Yes, his real name was Obi-Wan Kenobi, your father." The Emperor answered the unannounced question.

"Where is he now, I will kill him myself!" Kaden asked.

"Dead. Lord Vader destroyed him as he helped Princess Leia Organa of Alderaan escape execution." The Emperor informed him. "Commander Katarn you will go in search of Lord Vader, you will be accompanied by a woman named Mara Jade, a trusted assistant of mine."

"Yes master, it will be done." Kyle said.

"Leave us then." The Emperor instructed.

Kyle bowed then turned away, his eyes briefly met Kaden's with questions but he hurried out nonetheless. They would catch up again soon.

"Now then, Kaden you have grown stronger since I last saw you. You're hatred of your father fuels the Dark Side, make it your tool."

"All down to your teachings my master." Kaden replied.

"Yes but do not underestimate your own abilities. I have decided to give you a highly secret position within the Empire. Know now that even your friend Katarn cannot know of this." The Emperor explained. "You will become the Emperor's Hand, a highly skilled personal agent of myself. You will deal with anything or anyone in my way that threatens the safety of the Empire."

"My lord, I, I am honoured by this!" stammered Kaden.

"I thought you would be." The Emperor said with one of his rare smiles. "While Katarn searches for any traces of Lord Vader I am sending you to hunt down Skywalker. Use the Force in your search my Hand. But remember this boy is student of your dead father, bring him to me if you can, but if all else fails I want him dead. With this will come the ultimate failure of your father. Your mother will finally be avenged."

"Yes my master." Kaden replied.

"I will contact you if anything changes. Keep me informed."

Kaden bowed his head and left the room.