It was a shame. The negotiation attacks had been devastating. Nearly 50 innocent civilians lost their lives. Dozens more were injured. And the people who had committed there horrid crimes were still out there. Know one knew who they were, but there apparently called the Chaperones. They were a pro Imperial faction who wanted Earth to surrender to the Empire. But that would never happen. Earth was already becoming too powerful, and it would continue to grow.

Earth had a new secret weapon. It was called the MAW. The Mass Acceleration Weapon. It was a deadly railgun that could fire projectiles at the speed of light. It had been in research for several years, and there were big plans for it. It would be tested in two days, with top Terran and Rebel officials watching.

"Vice Admiral Sloane, I must deny your request for a task force to take Earth." Admiral Pertaal Logris said as he paced around his office. "I can crush them in one blow! If I just had the ships, they would be the Empires!"

"I understand your point of view, Admiral, but I simply can't do that. The Alliance is stepping up there attacks all over the galaxy. We just can't spare the starships you need for a strike of this size." Sloane walked out of the room, defeated.

Some of the biggest names in the growing rebellion we're here. General Doddanna, Admiral Ackbar, Mon Mothma. Along side them, Terran military and political leaders. All here to watch the test of a weapon that could change history's course. Everyone was aboard a small space station near the astroid belt. People were now anxiously awaiting the test. Everywhere, they were watching.

"Sir, we are ready to fire at your order." A young officer in charge of targeting and firing the weapon reported.

"Fire at will." Admiral Johnson ordered sharply. People shielded their eyes as the weapon fired at a nearby astroid. It was a massive beam of pure, blinding light. The astroid didn't stand a chance, it was obliterated in an instant. There was pleasant clapping, nothing more. This was a weapon of mass destruction. A brutal, yet terrific device. Next target was a captured Imperial Vindicator class heavy cruiser. Everything of value was removed, except the shield generator. All power was transferred to the shields.

"Locked on to second target, ready for firing." The officer stated.

"Fire." Will once again ordered. The MAW fired at the cruiser. The overpowered railgun destroyed the starship in one blast. More clapping. Then there were the congratulations. Most of the people didn't know each other. Introductions were made, as well as conversion. It was definitely a good day for Earth.

Now Will was heading back to Earth aboard his personal shuttle. Alison was, as always accompanying him. They passed next to a massive shipyard. Many starships were under construction, but one stood out to them. It was the meager beginnings of his future flagship, the USS Revolution. First in its class, at 1600 meters it was the largest vessels Earth had ever produced. It and it's massive complement of starfigters had the pur firepower to take on three Imperial class Star Destroyers. They finished passing the space stations and got a clear view of Earth. "Isn't it beautiful. Alison said. "I've never seen it like this before." The sun was in the opposite direction, revealing the lights of Earth. Thousands of them, dotting everywhere. It was beautiful, but Will had a trick up his sleeve. "Your more beautiful, though." She responded only by drawing him in for a kiss. The Empire could attack at any minute. They could die in an instant if that happened. They may not have long, so they would spend every minute they could together.

Will decided to take the Revolution for a test of its systems as soon as possible. His plan was to take it to attack a remote Imperial patrol. Thanks to advanced production methods and an army of over 10,000 droids helping make it, it would be ready in just over one week. The results of these tests would decide Earth's future.

Four star general Jason Rathers had an interesting day. He met many people at the tests, and he was definitely intrigued by them. He had gotten a lot of questions about his scar. He told them the story, or at least the short version. He respected all of those rebels he had met. They had seen the Empire's brutality and all experienced it in one way or another.

Gus Rucker was not happy. How had his two captives somehow managed to escape? He had thought over and over. Of course he later learned in the TV interviews. Their "heroic" and "lucky" escape was covered non stop by the media. They claimed that they found a old nail, and had pushed through the barrier. He should have been more careful. Checked that there was nothing they could use to escape.

Just over one week later, the Revolution was ready. There target for the final testing was a remote Imperial patrol. Located in the remote Kalarous system, it consisted of one Star Destroyer and a few small escorts. It would be an easy target. Earth wanted to stay under the radar, they weren't ready for open war yet. Crewmen rushed about, preparing for her maiden voyage as Will entered the bridge. "How long until we're ready to depart." He asked a lower ranking officer.

"Everything is ready, all systems are green. We're cleared for departure."

"Take us out of here, one quarter sublight."

"Yes sir, prepping for departure." The large starship began moving out of the shipyard. After a few minutes they we're ready to make the jump to hyperspace.

"Prepare to make the jump to hyperspace. The coordinates should be in the navicomputer." Admiral Johnson ordered.

"Preparations complete, ready for jump."

"Go."

The ship made the jump into the mystical, fascinating realm of hyperspace.

Authors Note: Hope you enjoyed. So next chapter will be the final "real" chapter. Next chapter is an epilogue. That is at least what I'm planning. Then this fic is done. Don't worry, there'll be a sequel.