The Admiral Raddus
When Corran met the next time with Poe Dameron the captain was happier than the last times, even when the Admiral Raddus shuddered under the constantly shelling by the Supremacy.
"We found a way to stop the First Order to trail us," Dameron said while he slumped in a chair. The young Jedi raised an eyebrow. Poe continued: "It's obvious that they must have a hyperspace tracking system. We assume that it will be on their biggest ship –the Supremacy."
"Okay, but I don't see how this helps. We have no fighters left after the attack that costs us every single fighter in the hangar and even nearly the whole high command. How do you want to attack this Mega-Star Destroyer?"
Dameron grinned widely. "We won't attack the Supremacy from the outside but the inside. Finn and a mechanic named Rose Tico are on their way to find the Master Codebreaker in Canto Bight." Corran frowned. "In Canto Bight, the casino city on Cantonica?" The ace pilot nodded. His friend continued: "I heard of Finn. He's a former First Order stormtrooper. But who's Rose Tico? I've never heard of her." Poe smiled. "I tell you sometimes. Now it's important that they succeed. Cross your fingers or whatever Jedi are doing for luck."
The young Jedi shook his head. "There's much more than luck they need. Were you ever in Canto Bight? Everything's expensive there. It's a miracle that they refrain from even charging for the air you breathe. The rules are strict. One mistake and you find yourself in prison."
Dameron shrugged. "The codebreaker is the only chance we have, Corran."
"Why do you need this Master Codebreaker? Sorry, but I don't get it, my friend." Poe smiled when he answered. "He will help to bring Finn and Rose in to deactivate the tracking device. Maz Kanata told us about him and where we can find him."
The young Rendar looked at Poe in surprise. "You know Maz? She's an old friend of our family. Our parents know her since decades. She gave Dash Jr. and Tasherit shelter after they escaped the massacre at the academy." The captain nodded. "Yes, I know Maz. After we saved her butt on Takodana she said that I can contact her whenever I'm in trouble. If this isn't trouble we're in now, I don't know what else could be trouble. I had the impression that Maz knows this codebreaker guy very well."
"You sent a former stormtrooper and a mechanic on such an important mission? You must be really desperate. Who tells you that you can trust Finn?" "Who tells you I can't? The Force?" Poe's counter questions came.
Corran shrugged. "I don't want to argue with you, Poe. I only mean that we know nothing about this guy." "He saved my life," Dameron answered silently. "Ever thought that it could be a ruse, that he could be a First Order spy?" "No," Poe's response came. "I trust Finn. We're nearly out of fuel. It's only enough left for one single jump. If they still can track us we're done. I'll go to the bridge. Maybe our purple haired leader will finally reveal her plans to me." Dameron stood up and stepped to the door. "I miss Admiral Ackbar." Then he left.
Corran looked at the closed door. Knowing the captain's temper he wondered if the encounter with Admiral Holdo would be peaceful this time.