Second Battle of Ord Binir, the same day as the battle of Yavin Four. BBY 0
Soontir Fel led his Tie Intercepter squad the 181st to victory over Ord Binir destroying the rebel Y-wing fighter team. The 181st at one time was the poorest fighter squad before Fel took over. Fel had been disgraced a few years back when his best students defected to the rebel alliance. However, those same students were killed off at the Battle of Yavin.
The empire made the victory a big media event to cover up the devastating loss at Yavin Four. Anakin had returned from Yavin to greet Fel on Coruscant. Luke despite his protest was stationed on a Star Destroyer on the verge of space away from the battle. Anakin was shaken from the destruction of the Death Star and wanted to make sure his son was not in harms way. Luke greatly resented his father's orders and was convinced that his father had lost faith in him.
"He doesn't seem to appreciate me," Luke said to Kadann at the Jedi Temple.
"Your father doesn't want to lose you as he did his wife," Kadann replied.
"What do you mean?"
"I gave your father a vision of how your mother would die and he ignored my warnings," Kadann said with fake bitterness.
"Wait, my father knew?" Luke pressed him.
"I am sure he did the best he could, the rebel fleet did occupy him," Kadann said.
"I'm sure he did," Luke said considering what he had learned.
"I am promoting you to major," Anakin said to Fel in front of his peers. "I am at the empire's service," Fel said bowing before the emperor. The 181st clapped with enthusiasm.
The Imperial Fleet made up of Victory and Imperial Star Destroyers blockaded Yavin Four keeping the rebels on the moon. Interdictor cruisers, although smaller than Star Destroyers had gravity domes capable of keeping the rebel ships from escaping.
Anakin proceeded to take an Imperial Shuttle to the Fondor system. The Imperial Shuttle landed on a pad on the planet. Anakin stepped out and was greeted by Lira Wessex, the head engineer for the project. "Want a tour," she smiled proudly.
Anakin joined her as they entered the ship. "The ship is 19 kilometers long. It can hold 279,144 crew and has 5,000 turbo laser cannons. The hanger bay can hold thousands of Tie fighters but at the moment it only carries 144," she told him.
"Impressive, most impressive," Anakin remarked as he walked through the ship. "What is her name?" Anakin asked.
"We've called her the Executor," Lira said.
"Let's begin preparations for launch," Anakin ordered.
Immediately the Imperial officers and crew got ready for launch. The huge engines came to life lifting the Super Star Destroyer off the ground. Anakin steadied himself as the Executor titled as it headed toward space. It wasn't long before the Executor was in space and on its way.
"Admiral Ozzel, you have command," Anakin allowed retreating to his chambers.
Han and Chewie were ready to take off and rejoin the Imperial fleet. The Millennium Falcon's engines ignited, it went into space toward the fleet. "There they are, this rebellion is short lived," Han said to Chewie noticing the large fleet.
"This is Captain Solo on the Falcon," Han reported in.
"I'm sorry sir, but you are deemed an enemy to the state," the com replied.
"Now, just wait a minute," Han said annoyed. The Imperial fleet immediately began firing on him. Han maneuvered around the fire getting hit a few times. "All right turn, the ship around," Han said. The Falcon retreated back to Yavin with Tie fighters close on his tail.
The Falcon descended into the moon, the Tie fighters fired knocking the Falcon. "I'll get them," Han said giving Chewie control of the ship. Han went up the stairs and took control of the gun torrent. Firing away he struggled to hit the Tie fighters. The Tie fighters blasted the trees as they tried to get at Han. Han fired blasting one to scrap. Another Tie fighter was slightly hit, went into a spin and crashed. Han fired on the other one. The Tie fighter hit the trees and became stuck. The last one retreated back to the Imperial fleet.
Han returned back to the cockpit. "Let's go back to the rebel base," Han said finally.
"Welcome back," Leia said sarcastically as Han returned.
"I was attacked by my own guys," Han excused.
"Can't get past the blockade?" Leia observed.
"I don't know what to do," Han admitted.
"We could use a pilot like you, stay here with us," Leia offered.
"I shot down some Tie fighters, two of them are only damaged," Han told Leia.
"Then we could use them to get through the blockade," Leia said.
"You will find the two Tie fighters and bring them back here. Along with the one we have already captured get through the blockade and find the Super Star Destroyer. We will give you the equipment necessary to sabotage it. That will give us some time," Leia briefed the team.
Glen and his team set out to find the Tie fighters Han had shot down. Finding the Tie fighters and arresting the pilots they piloted the fighters back to rebel base. "All right, two for each fighter," Glen said.
Three rebel Tie fighters screamed into the atmosphere and into space. The Tie fighters found the Super Star Destroyer as it arrived. "It's huge," Glen commented. The three Tie fighters flew towards the hanger bay and landed.
Unlocking the door Glen in an Imperial pilot suit walked out along with those on his team. "Thermal detonators," Glen said holding a small bomb. The team walked into the interior of the ship.
Anakin meditated on the Executor in his private chambers. Anakin sat in his meditative chair. "In my darkest hour come before me," Anakin prayed. "I need your help, your voice, your insights," Anakin continued. "Do not abandon me," Anakin pleaded closing his eyes.
"I would never abandon you," a voice said. Anakin opened his eyes. "Where are you? I can't see you," Anakin said becoming excited.
"I am here," Padme said showing her image.
"You have become one with the Force," Anakin said amazed.
"Yes," Padme smiled.
"I have missed you so much; these three years have been…" Anakin began.
"I feel your pain, it is what brought me to you," Padme said.
"Guide me, tell me what I should do," Anakin said.
"You must not hesitate; destroy the rebel base on Yavin Four. I will grant you success," Padme smiled.
"I shall, I will defeat them. Kill the one called Glen, avenge my death. He is the companion of my killer," Padme said sternly.
"It shall be done," Anakin told her.
Glen was not too far away. "Split up and plant the charges," Glen ordered. After planting his charges he radioed his team. He got no response. Puzzled Glen went to find his team. Glen found his team dead in the engine room. He saw one of his teammates run away. Gritting his teeth Glen went after him. The traitor began shooting at Glen. Glen ignited his light saber blocking the bolts and then sliced the traitor through.
The Executor's alarm system alerted the crew to Glen's presence. Glen sliced through the storm troopers as he struggled to get to the hanger bay. Glen found the right elevator and headed toward his ship. His plan foiled he found his Tie fighter ship and took off.
"We found this," a security officer informed Ozzel.
"A sabotage?" Ozzel chuckled. "Nothing can damage this ship," he said arrogantly.
Anakin walked onto the bridge. "Begin the invasion of the moon," he ordered.
Glen returned to the rebel base defeated. "There was a traitor in the team," Glen reported. Leia's eyes sunk. "Let's begin the evacuations," she ordered.
Rebel General Dodanna contacted Mon Mothma and Admiral Ackbar to intercede on his behalf. "We need a diversion," he pleaded.
"We can attack the stations in the Vallusk Cluster," Ackbar suggested.
"The cluster is too valuable for the empire, it should work," Mon Mothma said.
The Imperials began landing A5 Juggernauts, AT-ST walkers, Tie fighters, and Tie bombers onto the surface. The Juggernauts, six wheeled tanks went through the dense forest to the rebel base. The 501st storm trooper squad was leading the infantry.
Rebel fighters including Glen headed into outer space in an attempt to get past the blockade. Rebel transport ships, one of which holding Leia were away. Tie bombers blasted the remaining fighters and bombarded the base.
The rebel fleet under Ackbar began attacking Imperial stations as planned. "The rebel fleet has been spotted in the Vallusk Cluster," an officer reported to Anakin.
"Send some of the Star Destroyers to intercept them. We have enough ships keep the blockade," Anakin said.
Star Destroyers immediately turned away from the blockade and went into light speed. Rebel fighters and transports were fired on. One transport ship exploded as heavy fire sliced into it. Several more A and B-wing fighters were destroyed. Leia's transport ship got past the blockade and went into light speed.
Glen struggled to evade the numerous Tie fighters. "Set in coordinates," Glen ordered R2 as he went through space. "What do you mean it will take time," Glen said panicked.
"Any system, anywhere but here," Glen said. The R2 unit beeped in response. Glen's X-wing fighter went into light speed.
AT-ST walkers and Imperial tanks blasted the rebel defenses. The 501st went into the rebel base killing everyone they found. General Dodanna set the charge for his last resort. Concussion charges exploded destroying a dozen Tie bombers that had landed near the base. The 501st went inside the base and captured the general.
"I am safe now," Leia reported to Mon Mothma.
Admiral Ackbar immediately retreated from the battle field as more Star Destroyers showed up. Glen found himself dodging asteroids. "You could have had us killed," Glen said to R2. The R2 beeped as if to excuse its error. The X-wing went out of the asteroid field. "It looks like we're in the Hoth system," Glen considered. The X wing went towards the icy planet. "No imperial signals anywhere," Glen said to himself.
"The rebels have been defeated," the 501st captain reported.
"Good, did you find Leia?" Anakin asked.
"No, sir. She probably took a transport ship," the captain said.
"Sir, we destroyed a few transport ships," Captain Piett said nervously.
"No, I would have felt it. She is alive, that I have no doubt," Anakin said.
Anakin took the Imperial Death Fleet to Coruscant to show it off and confirm for Imperial citizens the power of the Imperial military. Once the fleet arrived Anakin took a shuttle to the surface. Anakin, in good spirits told the media of the victory against the rebels at Yavin Four and introduced the Executor.
Anakin entered his Coruscant office, Sate greeted him as he came in. "Congratulations on your victory," Sate said.
"I would feel better knowing where my daughter is," Anakin said.
"Daughters have a way of causing their fathers worry," Sate said.
Ysanne Isard entered the room. She was a young black haired woman in a red suit dress. "Can I help you," Anakin asked looking at his computer.
"I have evidence that my father allowed the Death Star plans to fall into rebel hands and was involved in the Treitamma Political Center bombing," she told him.
"These are serious charges," Anakin said taking her disks.
"I will see to it that your father be given a fair trial. In the mean time you will be acting Director of security," Anakin said.
"Just doing my duty sir," Ysanne said saluting and then walked off.
As soon as she left Anakin went for his hologram com. "Have Armand Isard arrested," Anakin ordered after glancing through the files.
Within a few weeks Armand after receiving a speedy trial was executed leaving Ysanne permanent director of security.
Author's Note: Sith Redemption has surpassed 50,000 words and has received over 100 reviews. I appreciate your interest in this developing story; your input will be greatly needed after Star Wars VI. Anakin may or may not use the so called suit during the Vong invasion in ABY 25. It should be noted that Anakin's military uniform is very similar to his suit except without the mask and life support box. At the rate I am going it may be another 50,000 more words to get to that point. My teasers on occasion are inaccurate as I change things around. As for Han Solo, his fate is unknown. I could kill him off at the end of Star Wars V or maybe I will keep him around. And the last question.
Teaser: "The cloning was a success," the medical officer reported. Anakin smiled pleased. The doctors rushed to put garments on her body. Anakin stepped into the cloning facility. Padme Skywalker walked towards her husband unsteady at first.
"It's been too long," Anakin said embracing her.
Jeng Droga stood off to the side. "Yes, it has," Padme said her eyes flashing red for a second as Anakin hugged her.