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Sparks of Rebellion
Chapter 15: A Siege of Lothal Part 1
The Ghost along with Phoenix Squadron undertake a mission to steal shield generators from the Empire to help defend the fleet.
Also involved was the fleet of rebel blockade runners and the Defender Class Light Corvette.
Together, the fleet attacked a group of Imperial freighters.
"Making for the freighter."Hera said. "Keep the TIEs off our back."
Lisa sat at the dedicated gunner seat at the top of the Defender Class Light Corvette using the ship's turret to blast at the TIE fighters while Ferus piloted the corvette.
The blonde haired girl easily destroyed five TIE fighters.
"Whoa, nice shots!"Ezra remarked. "Save some for the rest of us."
"Gladly, blueberry."Lisa teased.
"Focus, please."Ferus reminded with a frown.
"Sorry, dad!"Lisa said with a sheepish smile.
Ferus shook his head.
He didn't like the moments when his daughter was trying to flirt with boys.
Inside the Ghost...
"Phoenix 1 to Ghost, we've cleared a path for you."Phoenix 1 stated.
"Phew."Hera said. "Kinda nice having Phoenix Squadron watching our backs."
"We always did all right on our own."Kanan commented with a smile.
"True, but I prefer life with our new fleet to flying solo."Hera admitted.
"Oh, you were solo?"Kanan chuckled.
Chopper let out an annoyed beep.
Zeb was struggling to hold still since the grounds inside the Ghost were shaking.
"I wouldn't mind getting my feet back on solid ground for a while."He admitted.
"Come on, Zeb."Ezra said. "Where's your sense of adventure?"
Zeb then ended up tumbling down into the cargo.
"Phantom, I'm moving into position."Hera stated.
"Copy, Spectre 2."Sabine replied. "I'm on my mark."
In the Phantom...
"Firing now!"Sabine announced.
She used the gunners to knock the supplies loose from one of the vessels.
"Cargo is liberated."Sabine said. "Spectre 2, you're clear for pickup."
The Ghost flew down to get the supplies, but then two Arquitens-class light cruisers arrived and started firing at them.
"Imperial reinforcements have arrived!"Hera said.
"Ah, karabast!"Ezra muttered. "Got real crowded all of a sudden."
"Dad, can we take them down?"Lisa asked as she fired at two TIE fighters.
"No, sweetheart."Ferus replied. "We came for the supplies remember?"
"Right."Lisa responded simply.
"I need a little help, they're all over me!"Phoenix 1 said.
"Got you covered, Phoenix 1."Sabine replied.
She then fired at the TIE fighters around Phoenix 1's A-Wing.
One of the Arquitens-class light cruisers fired at the Phoenix Home.
Inside Phoenix Home...
"We're losing our deflector shields!"Commander Sato stated. "Ghost, we must withdraw."
Inside the Ghost...
"Acknowledged, Commander Sato, but first we're getting what we came for."Hera replied. "Zeb, get ready to pull those containers aboard."
"Almost in range."Zeb responded.
Few of the TIE fighters fired at the Ghost.
"Um, anytime, Zeb."Ezra warned nervously.
"Come on, come on."Zeb said and the Ghost got closer to the containers. "Ah, yes, gotcha!"
The containers got connected beneath the Ghost.
"Ghost to Phoenix Squadron, mission accomplished."Hera reported.
Kanan fired at a few TIE fighters so that the Phantom can come to the Ghost.
"Spectre 5, bring it in."He said.
The Phantom went on top of the Ghost.
"I'm in the pocket."Sabine stated. "Five by one."
"She's home."Ezra admitted.
The Ghost, the Defender Class Light Corvette and the fleet jumped into hyperspace.
Meanwhile in Lothal...
"Agent Kallus, I've exhausted every resource to find information about the rebels, but there is nothing to be found!"Minister Tua stated. "What more does Governor Tarkin expect?"
"He expects Lothal to be punished, Minister Tua."Agent Kallus replied. "His own Star Destroyer was demolished by these rebels. He takes that somewhat personally."
"Well, I've doubled patrols, set up checkpoints, established curfews."Minister Tua said. "I honestly don't know what else to do."
"Perhaps that is the problem."Darth Vader responded as he came in. "You lack imagination, Minister, when it comes to producing results."
"Lord Vader, with all due respect, you and Governor Tarkin are asking for miracles."Minister Tua admitted. "If the rebels have left Lothal, then..."
"If the rebels have left, then we must draw them back."Darth Vader replied. "And if they are here, we must draw them out, we will squeeze Lothal until someone reveals the whereabouts of these traitors."
"I'm sorry, my lord."Minister Tua responded. "I am merely a public official, I have no experience with such brutal tactics."
"You can explain that to Governor Tarkin when you visit him."Darth Vader answered.
"Visit him?"Minister Tua asked nervously.
"He expects you tomorrow, to account for your failure."Darth Vader stated as he walked away.
"But I, I'm needed here!"Minister Tua said. "I, I couldn't possibly get away!"
"Not to worry, Minister."Agent Kallus assured. "Lord Vader and I will manage in your absence."
He then walked out while Minister Tua covered her face in worry.
Meanwhile...
Ferus, Lisa along with the crew of the Ghost returned to the command ship, Phoenix Home.
"You and your crew have proven invaluable to our fleet, Captain Syndulla."Commander Sato said. "The fuel acquired in your convoy attacks has helped keep us one step ahead of Imperial patrols."
"Thank you, Commander Sato."Hera replied. "I'm just sorry our intel about shield generators being on that shipment was wrong."
"Perhaps with your next attack, Hera."Ahsoka suggested.
Then Chopper came in while beeping.
"What is the meaning of this?"Commander Sato asked.
"An incoming transmission."Kanan answered and looked at Choppper. "Who from, Chop? Ah, why don't you just play it?"
Hera cleared her throat and glared while Kanan smiled smugly at her.
She looked at Chopper.
"Uh, Chop, cloak us with a one-way transmission."Hera ordered.
Ferus and Lisa glanced at each other with smirks on their faces.
Chopper showed a transmission of Old Jho.
"Hey, it's Old Jho!"Ezra said.
"I can't see you, but I can hear you, my friends."Old Jho stated. "Time is short and there's someone here desperate to speak with you, I told her I couldn't find you, but she wouldn't take no for an answer, she says she needs your help."
"We're always ready to help someone in need."Kanan remarked.
"Yeah, well, this one's different."Old Jho admitted.
He then moved away and Minister Tua walked forward.
"Minister Tua?"Hera said in shock.
"Aw, we can't trust her."Zeb muttered. "She's an Imperial."
"Please, I beg you."Minister Tua begged. "Listen to my request."
"End transmission now, Chop."Kanan ordered.
"Wait!"Hera suggested and looked at Minister Tua. "Minister, what do you want?"
"My life is in danger."Minister Tua admitted. "I need you to give me safe passage off Lothal."
"You're not really considering this."Zeb joked.
"Quiet!"Hera snapped.
"I assure you, my intentions are sincere."Minister Tua responded. "To prove it, I will trade secret Imperial information."
"You're defecting from the Empire?"Sabine questioned.
"Yes, I am."Minister Tua responded.
"She's telling the truth."Ezra commented. "I can sense her fear."
"Yeah, but of what?"Kanan asked.
Ahsoka and Ferus looked at each other.
"So what have you got to trade?"Hera asked.
"A list of rebel sympathizers on Lothal and other nearby systems."Minister Tua replied.
"How come these sympathizers have not been arrested?"Commander Sato asked.
"Some have powerful friends in the Senate."Minister Tua answered. "Imperial command watches them, but can do nothing, I know you need allies, get me off Lothal and I will give you the list."
"We shouldn't even consider this."Kanan admitted.
"It's obviously a trap."Sabine agreed.
"There's something else."Minister Tua stated. "I've discovered the true reason the Empire came to Lothal."
"We know that one."Hera said simply. "The Empire has a factory, and they're stripping the planet's resources to fuel it."
"No."Minister Tua commented. "There is another reason known only to a few and ordered by the Emperor himself."
This caused the rebels to look at each other.
"We have to do this."Ezra admitted as he walked forward.
"I agree."Ahsoka answered.
"So do I."Kanan said.
"Me too."Ferus stated.
"All right, if Commander Sato approves the mission."Hera said.
"I believe it could be worth the risk."Commander Sato responded.
"Minister, we'll get you out."Ezra remarked. "Send us your coordinates."
"Thank you."Minister Tua said.
Then the hologram went off.
"Well, I guess we're on our way back to Lothal."Hera said.
"I guess we are."Kanan replied.
He walked out of the command center followed by Hera.
Lisa walked up to Ferus.
"Dad, something doesn't feel right about this."She said.
"I know, Lisa."Ferus replied. "Which is why I'm going with them."
"Your going to need my help."Lisa commented.
"Lisa, your not coming in this mission."Ferus admitted.
"What?"Lisa asked in disbelief. "Why not?"
"Its important to me that you remain safe."Ferus responded. "Your my daughter and Naboo's elected queen. If something ever happened to you, I would never forgive myself."
Lisa crossed her arms and looked down at her father's words.
"Fine."Lisa said in defeat. "But I am no stranger of taking risks."
"Just like your mum."Ferus commented and placed his hand on Lisa's shoulder.
Minister Tua leaves her office in the Imperial complex in Capital City.
Agent Kallus, suspecting her treason, ordered a probe droid to follow her and record her movements.
The rebels board a Star Commuter 2000 shuttle that was docked with the rebel fleet, choosing to leave the Ghost behind under the assumption that the Empire can track it after it was involved in a battle with the Empire over the planet Mustafar.
"So we're not taking the Ghost and we're letting Chopper drive?"Sabine asked with a smile.
"After our stunt on Mustafar, there's a good chance the Empire will be able to track it."Hera replied.
"Great mission so far."Zeb said sarcastically.
Chopper beeped a response.
"So what's the plan?"Kanan asked.
"Okay, so Minister Tua is scheduled to visit Governor Tarkin tomorrow."Ezra said. "She leaves Lothal via shuttle at 1800, we wait at the hangar, steal the shuttle and take her to safety."
"Ezra, I hope you're sure about this."Sabine stated.
"After all the trouble she's made for us, why should we help her?"Ezra questioned.
"Because that's what we do."Ezra replied. "Help those who can't help themselves plus, her list will help us out."
"Shuttle 593, this is Lothal Control."An imperial said. "You are cleared to land."
Ferus, suddenly, felt cold as the shuttle headed to Lothal.
It was an old but familiar presence which was something he felt since the jedi purge.
"I didn't think I'd miss it, but I..."Ezra said.
"What is it?"Kanan asked.
"Do you feel that?"Ezra said. "I-I feel so cold."
"So do I."Ferus admitted with a frown. "There is something waiting for us."
The rebels soon arrived on Lothal and the Star Commuter shuttle was given clearance to pass the heavy presence of Star Destroyers in orbit.
"I've never seen so many Star Destroyers here."Ezra said. "It's gotten worse."
"All right, Zeb, Chopper, stay with the shuttle in case we need a quick exit."Kanan ordered. "Tua's leaving from Bay 23, let's go."
The crew make their way towards the rendezvous point, where a number of Imperial stormtroopers are guarding the shuttle.
"Huh."Hera said. "We'll need a distraction."
"Well, I'm gonna go make a few friends."Kanan replied with a smile. "When Tua arrives, I'll keep 'em busy while you drop into the hangar from above."
"Make a few friends?"Hera asked.
"It'll be fun."Kanan remarked.
"Fun?"Hera questioned.
"Don't worry, General Hera."Kanan assured as he walked away. "Just be ready to move."
The Jedi Knight assaults one of the soldiers and stole their armour.
"Kanan's gone bucket head."Ezra chuckled.
"Does he usually do this?"Ferus asked.
"Nope."Sabine replied.
"I don't believe it."Hera said with her arms crossed.
"I'm kinda jealous."Ezra commented. "I only have the helmet."
Kanan waited in position while Hera, Ezra, Ferus and Sabine head to the rooftops, where they can attack the Imperials from above.
Minister Tua soon arrived along with Agent Kallus.
"Here she comes."Ezra said as he looked through his binoculars."But she's got company."
"What kind of company?"Hera asked.
"Oh fantastic, Agent Kallus."Ezra said with a hint of sarcasm.
Sabine them jumped down and took out her blasters to use them.
"Hey!"She called out.
The stormtroopers and Agent Kallus began to fire back at her.l
"Minister, take cover!"Agent Kallus ordered.
Kanan makes his move as well, closing the door and shooting the control panel.
"Surprise."He remarked.
"Rebels!"Agent Kallus scoffed.
Agent Kallus fired at Kanan as he rolled away, hiding behind a barrier.
Ezra, Hera and Ferus then jumped down and land behind a few crates.
Kallus takes notice and fires at them.
Once the three rebels land, Ferus pulled out his lightsaber.
Agent Kallus rushed up behind the crates and opened fire at them.
Ferus activated his lightsaber in response, blocking the shots headed their way as Hera and Ezra retreated towards Minister Tua's position.
Agent Kallus eyes widen in surprise before glaring at Ferus angrily.
"Jedi!"He shouted and fired at Ferus.
Ferus backed up towards the rest of the group, blocking the laser blasts with his blue lightsaber as Kanan fired back with his own blaster.
"Minister, get to the shuttle!"Ezra ordered. "We'll be right behind you."
"Right."Minister Tua replied.
The rebels attacked the Imperial troops and Minister Tua runs for the shuttle, followed close behind by the rebels.
But once Minister Tua was aboard, the shuttle exploded, sending the rebels flying backward.
"Minister Tua."Ezra said in shock.
Ferus froze in terror when he saw something above the landing pad.
High above the landing pad were Darth Vader and Lady Shade.
The man who was once his brother in law and the woman that he once loved with all his heart were here!
"You did this!"Agent Kallus shouted angrily.
Ferus snapped out of his trauma and quickly used his lightsaber to deflect the agent's laser blasts as he went to hide in the crates with his companions.
"Zeb, we need a pickup."Kanan ordered in his comlink. "Now!"
"Copy."Zeb replied. "We're on our way."
The rebels continued fighting Agent Kallus and the stormtroopers until the shuttle showed up.
"Come on!"Zeb shouted while firing with his rifle. "Come on!"
The rebels board the Star Commuter 2000 in order to escape from the imperial forces.
As the shuttle flew away, it was shot down by an All Terrain Defense Pod and crashed in the city street.
"Up, everybody!"Sabine shouted. "We're moving!"
Darth Vader received a transmission from Agent Kallus.
"Everything has happened as you predicted, Lord Vader."Agent Kallus reported.
"Now inform the populace the rebel assassins hide in their midst."Darth Vader ordered. "Lock down the spaceport and make it known any ship attempting to leave will be destroyed."
"Right away."Agent Kallus replied.
The rebels watched the report of Minister Tua's death in one of their safe houses, the former home of Ezra and his missing parents.
"A beloved citizen of Lothal, Minister Tua's life was cut short by this criminal band of rebels, if you see them, summon Imperial authorities immediately."Alton Kastle announced. "Trooper corps have been mobilized in an extensive sea..."
Hera puts off the radio and looked at her companions.
"They did this to turn Lothal against us."She said. "We can't do any more here. We have to leave, for good."
"We can't just run."Ezra admitted. "The people have to know the truth."
"I don't think the Empire is giving us much choice."Sabine admitted.
The stormtroopers soon find them causing Chopper to zap one of the stormtroopers and close the door.
"Open up in there!"
"We need to get out of here!"Ferus retorted.
The rebels escaped just before the stormtroopers set off a thermal detonator and destroy the house.
"If they know about this hideout, they'll know about our others."
"There's no more hiding."Hera responded. "We need a ship, maybe we can try one of the local Imperial airfields."
Sabine showed a hologram of the imperial airfields.
"They're locked down."She said. "Besides, we'll never get outside the capital."
"The Empire's looking everywhere for us."Zeb commented.
"Not everywhere."Kanan stated and pointed at the imperial complex.
"The Imperial Complex?"Hera asked. "Are you crazy?"
"Does anyone ever say yes to that question?"Kanan questioned.
"He's right."Sabine agreed. "Deploying troops to block every city exit has spread the garrison thin, it sounds crazy, but the area with the least troops will be here, near the factories, there are landing platforms outside these hangars. They're our best chance if we're gonna find a shuttle."
"I'm already dressed for the part."Kanan said as he placed on his stormtrooper helmet.
Ferus sighed. "I guess there is no other way."
Afterwards...
Ferus puts on a stormtrooper disguise like Kanan and Ezra impersonated an Imperial cadet, allowing them to enter the facility with crates containing the rest of the crew.
"What's this?"A stormtrooper asked.
"Power cells in need of recharging for the rebel pursuit."Kanan replied.
The three disguised jedi began to move forward with the crates but the stormtrooper stopped them.
"Hold it right there, Cadet."He said. "We have to check inside."
"I got this."Ezra replied and waved his hand. "No, you don't have to check inside."
"Did you just try to give me an order, Cadet?"the stormtrooper questioner.
"No."Ferus responded as he walked forward and waved his hand. "He just said, you don't have to check inside."
"I don't have to check inside."the stormtrooper repeated.
"Well, then, as you wish, Trooper."Kanan replied with a salute and looked at Ezra. "Cadet, let's move, hurry it up!"
The three jedi went inside the imperial complex.
"I wish that worked for me."Ezra said.
"I wish it worked on you."Kanan admitted.
"Don't worry, I'll make sure Lisa will give you a few lessons as long you don't try to do anything funny with my daughter."Ferus replied in a firm tone.
"Sounds promising."Ezra remarked.
The three rebels went inside a helmet room to open the crates, revealing their friends inside.
Zeb let out a loud groan.
"Zeb, will you be quiet?"Hera demanded.
"What?"Zeb asked. "I need to breathe, have you smelled me?"
Sabine checked the hallways.
"There's nobody around."She stated. "This was a good plan."
"Of course it was a good plan."Kanan replied with a smirk. "We came up with it."
"This way!"Ezra said and waved at his friends.
Chopper let out a few beeps alarming the rebels.
"Somebody get Chopper."Hera ordered.
Zeb frowned and took Chopper out of the crate.
The rebels make their way to the complex's starport and find a shuttle to steal.
"There's a shuttle."Kanan said. "What'd I tell ya?"
"You did good."Hera remarked.
"Hera, over here."Sabine whispered.
Hera walked up to Sabine and saw a number of military-grade shield generators.
"Shield generators."Hera said.
"Military grade."Sabine added.
The two began to move the shield generators to the shuttle.
"Zeb, Ezra, grab all we can carry."Hera ordered. "These might help turn this day around, the fleet could sure use them."
Ferus began to move a shield generator to the shuttle but then stopped as his eyes widen in shock causing Kanan and Ezra to do the same.
"Do you feel that?"Ezra asked.
"The cold."Kanan responded and looked behind them.
There standing in the doorway was Darth Vader, who let out a mechanical breathing and activated his blood red lightsaber.
Ferus glared coldly at the Sith Lord as he entered the hangar, flanked by Lady Shade and stormtroopers.
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