On Odessen, every single leader of the Resistance and the Republic had gathered in the command centre, those who did not attend were present holographic form and there were more than a few Jedi.
Astrid then stepped forward looking at everyone. "I'm grateful that all you could make it, because now it is time for us to end this war once and for all."
Many people began muttering to themselves, wondering how they were going to accomplish this.
Astrid then fought out the information they had on Bewilderbeast Station and they all immediately went quiet when they saw the station appearing on the console in a holographic form.
"As all you know, the First Order has constructed a terrifying station they dubbed Bewilderbeast Station," said Astrid looking at all them. "This station is what we can only describe as a massive laser cannon embedded in a planet and it has the power to wipe out an entire star system and it doesn't even have to be in the star system to do it. It fired a destructive beam in subhyperspace."
Everyone was immediately horrified.
"How can something that powerful even exist?" said Rex shaking his head.
Fishlegs nodded. "There's no way they will be able to harness that kind of power."
"There is a way," said Dagur as he stepped forward. "This station uses the power of a sun, as the weapon is charged the sun is drained until it disappears. Basically this station does not only destroys a solar systems, it destroys two of them."
"Surely there is a way to blow it up I mean is always a way to blow something up," said Tuffnut.
Snotlout snorted. "How can you blow up an entire planet do you happen to have an extra Red Death on you, you muttonhead."
"Actually, Tuffnut is right," said Eret as he stepped forward. "Thanks to the information that we have acquired from Johann, for this amount of power to be contained that base needs some sort of thermal oscillator which is located here." He pointed towards the hologram and suddenly the thermal oscillator was highlighted. "If we can destroy that oscillator, it may destabilise the core and cripple the weapon and possibly the planet."
"Then we just go in there and hit it with everything we've got?" said Thuggory.
"Unfortunately the entire planet is protected by a defensive shield and with an entire armada of ships," said Ragnar.
"Then will have to disable the shields," said Rex.
"I can easily use the same trick that I used in order to penetrate the shields at Dromund Kaas," said Hiccup. "However, we have more than one reason for destroying this planet because according to our information the Emperor himself is overseen the final construction."
Many people began to talk amongst themselves in utter shock.
"So the infiltration team needs to split into two sections, one to disable the shields and do as much damage to the planet as possible while the other make sure that the Emperor does not escape," said Hiccup.
"That mission will fold as Jedi," Ragnar informed everyone.
Astrid nodded. "And the team with the most critical mission will be led by Major Fishlegs."
"Me?" Fishlegs cried as his eyes shot up.
Hiccup nodded. "You can do this Fishlegs and you know it to."
Fishlegs was shaking a bit, but he regained his composure. "I won't let you down."
"It would stand any chance were going to have to send the entire Resistance and Republic fleets at the Imperial blockade," said Astrid. "There will be under the direct command of me, General Valka and Admiral Ackbar."
Hiccup looked at everyone. "I cannot express how important this mission is, if this mission succeeds we can not only cut off the head of the snake, but wipe out a good portion of the First Order's fleet and put an end to this war."
Everyone cheered and all of them began to prepare for what could be the final battle.
Hiccup was on the Night Fury doing some last-minute preparations with Toothless.
"How does she look?" Hiccup asked.
Toothless roared as he held the welding gun.
"Good, we need to make sure the hyperdrive is fully functional," said Hiccup.
"Uh, Hiccup," said a voice.
Hiccup looked up and saw Gustav approaching him. "What is it Gustav? I can sense that you're feeling uneasy."
"It's just that I'm concerned about what Master Orgus talked about being too rash," Gustav frowned.
Hiccup nodded. "You think that he was talking about our plan of attack, don't you?"
Gustav nodded. "Do you think going in with our entire fleet is the wisest move? I mean if we fail to win this battle the entire Resistance and Republic will be destroyed."
"I won't disagree that is a risk," Hiccup admitted. "However the First Order is too strong and we need both fleets if we stand any chance of breaking through that blockade. On the other hand I might have an idea of round that."
Ragnar and Heather were both transporting cargo onto the Night Fury.
"So, this is it, huh?" said Heather unable to believe her eyes. "This battle could decide the entire outcome of the war."
Ragnar nodded. "And I have a feeling that it will be a hard one. The decisions we make today will turn the course of history and this could be our only shot to take down the Emperor."
"Which is exactly why you need every single advantage you can get," said a voice.
The two of them turned and saw Dagur making his way on board the Night Fury.
"Dagur, you're coming too?" said Heather stunned.
"I am," Dagur nodded. "Drago may not be as powerful as his predecessor, but he is still plenty strong. Besides, I've got my own business to settle with my former Emperor."
Ragnar smiled at him and extended his hand. "Then welcome to the team."
Dagur smiled and shook it.
Fishlegs was feeling a bit nervous, he's only recently been promoted to major and now he was given in charge of a task force.
"I don't know if I'm up to it," he said to himself out loud.
"If General Hiccup and Astrid think that you're up to it, then so do I," said a voice behind him.
Fishlegs turned and saw Rex approaching him. "Do you really think so?"
Rex nodded. "I do, so don't doubt yourself especially with a mission this important. Every single one of us are behind you."
"And we know that you won't let us down," said Eret.
"I still think I could do better, but in the Generals say that you're good now I'll trust their judgement," Snotlout shrugged.
"We don't really care who leads," said Ruffnut.
Tuffnut nodded. "We only care about blowing something up."
Fishlegs looked at all them. "Thanks guys and I promise I won't let you down."
Hiccup had just about finished his preparations when Astrid approached him.
"You guys done?" Astrid asked.
"Everything will need for the mission," Hiccup nodded as he turned to look at her. "I take it that you got my proposal?"
Astrid nodded. "It is a bit unorthodox, but who am I to judge the judgement of a Jedi. We'll follow your recommendation, just promise me you'll be okay remember the last time you fought Drago."
Hiccup looked at her. "Last time we were worn out with battling against his apprentices, Gustav's mind was conflicted, Heather had bolted off to rescue her brother and Ragnar was still suffering from his injuries." He then placed a hand on her cheek and looked at her eyes. "This time however were more powerful than ever I promise I will come back."
Astrid smiled. "You better, because I don't want our child to be fatherless?"
Hiccup's eyes widened upon hearing this news. "Wait, you're pregnant?"
Astrid nodded. "Indeed I am so you have two reasons for surviving your mission."
Hiccup just stood there completely stunned. "Couldn't you have told me beforehand, like before we started planning this mission?"
"If I did that I would have been able to see your stunned look," Astrid giggled.
Hiccup groaned. "But she and you stay behind, I mean considering your condition?"
Astrid looked at him with a confirmed look on her face. "Look Hiccup, I can understand your concerns and under normal circumstances I might follow them. However, I'll be in charge of all the fighter squadrons and as you well know you're going to need every single fighter in order to damage the thermal oscillator enough."
Hiccup groaned. "But still—"
Astrid immediately placed a finger on his lips. "Hiccup, if we fail this mission then there will be no place safe for me or our child. We're gonna need every single advantage we can get and I am a significant advantage."
Hiccup sighed. "Fine, just no crazy stunts."
Astrid looked at him. "Me? You're the one that's going to ram into a planet at lightspeed."
"I'm only going to skip the surface, I've done it before."
Astrid shook her head. "I'll see you at the victory party."
Hiccup nodded. "You can count on it milady."
The two of them then kissed.
Meanwhile Drago was in the control centre of Bewilderbeast Station and he was pleased to see that it was almost complete.
"We should be finished by the next cycle," said Tarkin as he approached Drago. "Thrawn has our forces surrounding the entire planet and our spies tell us that Johann has divulged everything. They'll no doubt send their entire force against us in a last desperate attempt to defeat us."
"To good thing we were well prepared for such a scenario," Drago smiled. "And what of my apprentices?"
"Both Viggo and Krogan standing ready," Tarkin assured.
Drago smiled as he looked at the large laser cannon. "Our first target will be Coruscant will destroy the entire Republic in one fail swoop."
"Of course my lord," Tarkin nodded.
The Night Fury was now flying through hyperspace and the tension inside the ship was tense.
"So what is the plan?" Gustav asked.
R3 then immediately produced an image of Bewilderbeast Station and Hiccup immediately highlighted two points. "We believe that Drago will be located in the main control centre here, that is where I will be leading us Jedi. Fishlegs you make your way towards the planetary shield generator which is located here, it is essential that it goes down or else the fleet will not be able to destroy the thermal oscillator."
"When with the fleet be arriving?" Ragnar asked.
"We've got several hours so we will have to be fast," Hiccup informed them. "Once you knock out the planetary shield generators you make your way towards the thermal oscillator and unplanned explosives along vulnerable points. We need to assist our ships in the destruction of thermal oscillator in whatever capacity."
"We brought enough explosives to destroy a Star Destroyer," said Ruffnut.
"That we never got destroy a planet before," Tuffnut beamed.
"Well now you have your chance," said Hiccup.
"What about Krogan and Viggo?" Dagur asked curiously. "There's no guarantee they will be with Drago."
Hiccup nodded. "More than likely the two of them are protecting the planetary shield generator and the thermal oscillator."
"With those to guarding them we'll have no chance," said Fishlegs.
Hiccup smiled. "That's why you have Rex, he's got a little experience when coming to face those with lightsabers."
Rex nodded. "Don't worry General, we'll destroy both targets."
Toothless then roared.
Hiccup immediately positioned himself back pilot seat. "You better hang on, we're reaching the planet."
"Not again," Snotlout groaned.
They then immediately exited hyperspace and nearly struck the snowy planet. Fortunately, Hiccup pulled out just in time and they skidded across the snow until finally they came to a stop.
"Everyone all right?" Hiccup asked.
Fishlegs road as he picked himself up. "Only my dignity was injured."
"I swear we have to invade a planet like this one more time!" Snotlout yelled in frustration.
"At least you're not complaining about it," Eret muttered.
Rex picked himself up and looked at everyone. "Okay everyone, it's time to move out."
Dagur looked at Hiccup. "He knows that we're here."
Hiccup nodded. "I know which means were going to have to act fast."
Drago immediately sensed the presence of someone very powerful on the planet and he knew exactly who it was.
"Moff Tarkin, it would appear that our guests have arrived," he said.
"Then I'll make sure that they are given a very warm welcome," Tarkin bowed. "I'll also inform Admiral Thrawn that he should be expecting the fleet at any moment."
Drago then pulled out a communicator and immediately the holograms of both Krogan and Viggo appeared in the palm of his hand.
"My apprentices, it is time for us to act," he said looking at them. "Today we wipe out this scum once and for all."
Krogan smiled. "I've been waiting a long time to hear those words."
Viggo however remain completely silent which did not go unnoticed by Drago.
"Not looking forward to the battle, Viggo?" said Drago.
"On the contrary, I am looking forward to basing my enemies head-on," Viggo assured.
"Then go out and enjoy yourself," said Drago switching off his communicator. "Now Hiccup it's time that we ended this battle once and for all."
Astrid was inside her X-Wing as the entire fleet was ready to jump into hyperspace.
"Is everyone ready?" Astrid asked.
Valka was currently in the new flagship of the First Fleet, called the Cloudjumper. Its front resembled that of a bird, but the rest of the body resembled that of an X-Wing only was a hundred times bigger.
"We're ready as it were ever going to be," said Valka.
Standing beside her was Admiral Ackbar a male Mon Calamari and possibly one of the greatest military leaders of his generation.
"All ships have reported in and the Republic is on standby," said Ackbar.
Astrid nodded. "Then let's do this."
Everyone then immediately jumped into hyperspace and speeded towards the battle that would decide the outcome of this war.
Meanwhile at the Night Fury, everyone was getting prepared as they were about to go their separate ways.
Hiccup looked every single one of them. "No matter how it turns out, I'm glad that I met you all."
"I think I speak for all those when I say it was an honour serving with you, sir," said Rex saluting.
Everyone then immediately did the same.
Hiccup smiled. "And let's do this and my the Force be with us."
Hiccup then began to lead, Ragnar, Heather, Gustav and Dagur towards the main command centre and began trudging through the snow. Fishlegs led the rest towards the planetary shield generator and soon what would hope to be the final campaign in this war.
Fishlegs was leading his people to the shield generator moving as quietly and quickly as possible.
"We don't have long until the fleet arrives," said Eret.
"Should we pick up the pace?" Snotlout asked.
"We can't risk getting detected," Fishlegs pointed out and then he looked directly at the twins. "We need to be stealthy."
"Why is he looking at us?" Tuffnut asked.
Ruffnut shrugged.
They soon reached the ridge and there they saw the planetary shield generator, but it looked heavily guarded.
"No way can we get by those guards," said Rex as he looked at them through his Macrobinoculars.
Fishlegs looked at Eret. "Eret you know these facilities better than anyone, other any other entrances rather than the front door?"
Eret thought for moment and then looked at Fishlegs. "Yes, there is. There's a rear bunker on the far side of this ridge. It should virtually be on guarded, the First Order but first forward assaults and they never anticipate that someone might try and attack them from the rear."
"Doesn't mean it won't be guarded," said Rex.
"And it doesn't mean we can't handle a few Stormtroopers," Snotlout added.
"Sounds like a best bet, but we need to move fast," said Fishlegs.
Toothless roared.
"He's right, the fleet will be here any moment we have to hurry," Rex nodded.
Hiccup and the others had finally managed to reach the command centre which was a giant bunker located next to the larger laser cannon which was far bigger in person than on a hologram.
"Look at the size of that thing," Heather gaped.
"I take it that it's big," Ragnar assumed.
Heather mentally kicked herself. "Sorry."
"It is gigantic," said Hiccup shaking his head. "And willing to bet that it could wipe out the entire Republic fleet and the Resistance fleet at the same time."
Dagur looked at construction more closely. "This is in good as far as I can tell it's virtually completed."
"You're saying that thing is just about ready to fire?" Gustav panicked.
Dagur nodded. "And I have a sneaking suspicion that Drago is going to personally push the button."
Hiccup looked towards him. "But we still have time?"
Dagur nodded. "Like I said earlier during the briefing, this weapon is powered by the thermal energy of the sun, it literally draws out the nuclear reaction from it as it charges. That process could take over about 10 minutes, but the moment that the sun is gone you can say goodbye to anything it is aimed at."
Ragnar looked at Hiccup. "Looks like we got two reasons for taking control of the command centre. We need to prevent anyone from accessing the controls to fire that monstrosity."
Hiccup nodded. "We have to act now, this may be our only chance."
"So basically were going to charge in their head first," Heather assumed.
"I don't think we have time sneaking around," said Hiccup regretfully. "Besides this place is crawling with Stormtroopers sneaking around might be impossible."
"I like this plan, brother," Dagur smiled.
"Looks like with got no choice," Ragnar sighed.
They immediately jumped off the slope and ignited their lightsaber and began to storm the command centre.
Fishlegs and the others had finally managed to reach the bunker, which was the back entrance of the shield generator.
"I don't see any guards," Rex frowned as he saw the entrance was completely clear.
"Strange," said Fishlegs.
"Who cares, we can storm the place and destroy the shield generator," said Snotlout.
Toothless roared.
"Toothless is right, something doesn't add up," said Fishlegs.
"The doors wide open and the fleet is practically on top of us we need to go now!" Snotlout yelled.
Snotlout then immediately ran off without waiting orders.
"Snotlout, wait!" Fishlegs yelled and turned to Toothless. "Toothless, stay here with R3 and keep a lookout."
Toothless nodded.
Fishlegs and the rest of the squad immediately charged in after Snotlout, but before they could reach the door they were immediately pushed back and were all knocked to the ground.
"What happened?" Snotlout groaned.
Fishlegs looked up and sighed. "We've been surrounded."
Then emerging from the bunker door was none other than Krogan with a large smile on his face.
"Indeed you have in your pathetic Resistance is about to crumble," he said smiling broadly.
Suddenly emerging from the snow were several Stormtroopers and all them were aiming their blasters directly at them.
"It's over," said Krogan pointing his lightsaber at them.
Hiccup and the others were charging towards the main facility and then a large door opened and emerging out to greet them was Viggo and behind him was an entire legion of Stormtroopers.
"It would seem as if you've miscalculated, Hiccup," said Viggo looking deeply disappointed. "And I had such high hopes for you."
Hiccup and the others merely held their lightsaber in their hand, but each and every one of them knew they couldn't fight this many soldiers at once.
To make matters worse Astrid and the less that the fleet had just exited out of hyperspace in the soon began to engage with the Imperial fleet blockading the planet.
Astrid observed as their cruisers began to fire upon the enemy Star Destroyers. "Gold, Red and Blue squadron with me, were going to make a run at the thermal oscillator. The rest of you cover our cruises."
"Where with you Gold Leader," said Red Leader.
"Right behind you," said Blue Leader.
"General Astrid, before you make your attack you should know that the shield generator is still online," Valka warned them quickly.
Astrid's eyes widened. "Something must have gone wrong?"
"We're also detecting several more cruisers exiting out of hyperspace, including a Superstar Destroyer that is clearly Drago's flagship, the Decimetre," Admiral Ackbar informed her. "We also detect several Interdictor, meaning we cannot escape through hyperspace."
Astrid grimaced. "It's a trap and we fell right for it!"
On board the Decimetre was Grand Admiral Thrawn and he just stood there confidently with his hands behind his back.
"Crush them all," he ordered.
Drago was with his Imperial guard smiling as all three traps for the Resistance had been put to effect.
Tarkin approached Drago with a broad smile. "We have them trapped like rats, my lord."
Drago laughed as he stood facing the window. "Today the Resistance and the Republic will be crushed."
