The following morning, everyone is awakened by the sound of an alarm going off. All of the Jedi rush outside to see waves of Republic fighters taking to the skies.

In the orbit of Hosnian, dozens of Dominion vessels pour out of hyperspace. Along the fleet is a star destroyer outfitted with unique equipment.

On the command bridge, Grand Admiral Thrawn begins issuing orders.

"Initiate jamming, and start the false transmission..." Thrawn orders.

The surprised Republic forces suffer heavily after the initial attack.

Back on the surface, Mon Mothma enters her command center and order her subordinates to recall Antilles's fleet.

One tells her, "We can't Chancellor, the Dominion is using some type of jamming device."

Another adds, "Comms have been blocked planet-wide, ma'am."

One of the officers enters in, "I am receiving a transmission. It appears as... one of ours. Wait... it's an all-clear?"

"They knew we would send in for help. What should we do?"

Mon Mothma replies, "Get a squadron of our best pilots ready... I have an idea."

Finn, Poe, and the Bridger and Kestis families are hurrying down a corridor as soldiers and pilots are scrambling.

The Jedi and Poe get a view of the city landscape. From the distance, Dominion fighters can be seen destroying targets on the ground and dog-fighting.

Poe answers a transmission and then turns to the others. "They want pilots... They are gonna try to break past Thrawn's fleet. The Dominion have some type of jammer and by the time anyone realizes we are in trouble, Thrawn will have taken the Senate, the Chancellor... everything."

The Jedi are shocked at the worst outcome Poe mentioned.

Poe adds, "I am going up there..."

"But Poe, they have thousands of fighters up there... that's suicide..." Finn replies.

Poe says, "That is our best bet. Our only one really..."

Poe notices that Finn wants to go with him. Poe responds, "You're needed here Finn. If we don't make it through, they're gonna need anyone they can get," putting a hand on Finn's shoulder.

Poe finally says, "Stay safe... all of you."

"May the force be with you..." Ezra says.

"And with you... all of you" Poe replies grinning.

Poe boards the falcon and as it lifts off.

On Thrawn's command deck, one of the officers addresses Grand Admiral Thrawn, pointing to a holographic display of the planet's surface.

"Our forces are landing around the capital grounds sir, and have encountered heavy resistance so far, but we don't expect it to last much longer. It appears the Senate was unable to be evacuated," the officer says.

Thrawn replies, "Good. Their orbital defenses are all but obliterated. We should be ready shortly."

He then turns to another officer, "Raise Hux."

After a moment, Hux appears on the screen. Thrawn says, "Commander, we will be deploying planet-side shortly. Make sure nothing gets past our fleet."

Hux responds, "Of course Grand Admiral. All interceptor squadrons are already deployed."

"Good," Thrawn responds, dismissing him.

As he gazes at the display of the city, he smiles.

"Bring me Ren..."

The Bridger and Kestis families and Finn are coordinating the evacuation of civilians, rushing them away from the devastation.

The Rebel squadron reaches the upper atmosphere, encountering waves of TIE fighters. Several craft are destroyed, but Poe and his crew are able to hold their own in the fight. Then, star destroyers begin converging on their location, and a number of remaining Republic vessels rapidly dwindles.

The Falcon then jumps into hyperspace, while getting hit by proton torpedoes.

Back on the surface, the Jedi see more Dominion craft reaching the capital.

"They are trying to reach the Senate!" Ezra yells.

"Let's go there before it is too late!" Cal announces.