Chapter 19
The Rebel Fleet was strung out around Yavin 4. Its leaders were one the Mon Mothma, discussing the appearance of the Eclipse-Super Star Destroyer Deathly Silence.
Admiral Kre'fey, Master Kyp Durron, Corran Horn, Generals Darklighter and Antilles, Colonel Celchu, both of the Fels, Anakin Skywalker and Anakin Solo, Tahiri, Mara, and Han sat in one of the Star Destroyer's conference rooms.
"We're going to need all of the firepower we can get," said Kyp.
"Kid," argued Tycho Celchu as he shook his head, "there's nothing we've got at the moment that can challenge that Eclipse. Nothing."
"My father might be of help," said Jag. "He has a considerable fleet under his command, and he would be eager to defeat the CSA."
Wedge looked at Jag with a raised eyebrow. "If I know your father, the only real reason he'd help is because that the CSA would head for the Empire and the Unknown reasons after they beat the Rebellion."
"Your estimation seems correct, sir."
"General Farlander has a reasonably large fleet," suggested General Darklighter.
"And don't count out Booster Terrik," reminded Corran. "The Corporate Sector would shut his business down real fast, so he'd be glad to help." Well, glad might not be the right word for it.
"That may not be necessary ," said Anakin Skywalker quietly, "I believe I have a plan."
"Go on, Jedi Skywalker," bade Admiral Kre'fey.
"When Palpatine took over, he had special access codes sliced into the basic plans for any kind of Imperial ship. All Star Destroyers have them."
"What makes you think they haven't been erased?"
"It was sliced into the most basic level of the plans, and several times. It would be virtually impossible to erase them from the plans, even for the most skilled slicer. I assure you, they work well enough. Let me demonstrate." He typed a few commands into the datapad that was built into the table. The lights went on and off a few times and then Wedge's comlink beeped.
"Sir," said the voice on the other end, "Bridge has lost control of all systems somehow."
Wedge looked at Anakin, who grinned and then typed in another command. "They've got control back. Now, if I can get onto that Star Destroyer, I can take complete control of it, and with that control, I can take the entire fleet."
"Right now," said Han Solo, "That looks like the only option."
Everyone in the room nodded and murmured to each other for a second, and then Admiral Kre'fey stood up. "Very well Captain, you have permission to begin assembling a team. Intelligence will get you onboard the Deathly Silence. Good luck, and you all are dismissed."