The battle of the x-wings reaches its conclusion...
Wedge is now pursuing Ghost Ten, and scores three hits on him.
In the cockpit of his x-wing, Ghost Ten starts to panic.
"Damn! Red Two just got three hits on me! I could use some backup!" Ghost Ten says.
"Ghost Two is on the way! Stay sharp!" Jyn says.
"Copy, Ghost Leader!" Ghost Ten says.
On the Ghost, Hera and Rex observe as Wedge chases Ghost Ten.
"Ghost Ten is about to go out of bounds." Rex says.
"I noticed that. I also notice that Erso didn't say a word to him." Hera says.
"Maybe Erso's hoping he figures it out on his own." Rex says.
"Or she's too busy to notice." Hera says.
More likely she doesn't care. She's a Sith after all. I wonder what game she's up to. Hera thinks.
Hera and Rex observe as Ghost Ten goes out of bounds.
"Well, there he goes. So much for figuring it out on his own." Rex says.
"You've got to be kidding me! It's a basic rule of all simulated combat! The damn boundary markers are so easy to spot!" Hera says.
"Relax, Hera. We're almost done here." Rex says.
"You're right. I'm just frustrated with some of these trainees. Most of them are okay, but a few just aren't going to cut it." Hera says.
"We can worry about after we have their final grades." Rex says.
"Right." Hera says. She takes a few seconds to calm down, then activates the ship's comm, and says "Ghost Ten, you went out of bounds! That means you're disqualified. Form up behind the Ghost."
"Copy, general." Ghost Ten says over the comm.
From the cockpit of her x-wing, Jyn observes as Ghost Ten is disqualified.
Imbecile! The boundary markers are so obvious! Even Kanan Jarrus would be able to see them! Jyn thinks. She suddenly hears whistling.
What the hell? Jyn thinks.
"It is Bridger. I believe he is attempting to distract you. Ignore him." The voice of Abeloth says.
"Or not. Maybe you like the tune for all she knows." The voice of Ezra says.
Get lost, Jedi! I'm busy! Jyn thinks.
"Oh, I think not. You see, we're not going to have too many more moments like this. I'll be moving on soon." Ezra says.
About time! Jyn thinks.
"By the way, Kanan heard your little comment. That wasn't very nice." Ezra says. Jyn doesn't respond.
"She is ignoring you, Bridger. It would be best to leave her to her task. She is growing in wisdom and intellect. Her mind is becoming more disciplined. You do not provoke her as easily as you once did." Abeloth says.
"Well, Erso, your friend wants me to go away, and I guess you do too. I know when I'm not wanted. Talk to you later." Ezra says.
"I will leave you as well, Thana." Abeloth says.
Thank the force. Jyn thinks. She takes a few seconds to center herself.
"Alright. We're down another ship. Ghost Ten decided to fly out of bounds. Remember, discipline! Keep your head in the game! We can win this! There are only two of them left! Now, Ghost Two, focus on Red Two! Ghost Five, with me!" Jyn says.
"Copy, Ghost Leader." Ghost Two says over the comm.
"Copy, Ghost Leader." Ghost Five says over the comm.
Ghost Two goes after Wedge, while Jyn and Ghost Five go after Luke. Jyn scores one hit on Luke, but her other shots miss, thanks to Luke's piloting skill. Ghost Five misses Luke completely. Luke suddenly flips his ship around, leaving it upside down, facing toward his pursuers, and fires on both of them. He hits Ghost Five five times, and hits Jyn twice.
On board the Ghost, Hera and Rex observe.
"That's it, Ghost Five, you're dead! You know the drill!" Hera says.
"Copy, general." Ghost Five says over the comm.
"Well, looks like Skywalker has a few tricks up his sleeve." Rex says.
"Even got two hits on Erso." Hera says.
"Two against two now. This'll probably be over soon." Rex says.
"How's the grading going?" Hera asks. Rex looks at the datapad sitting on his console.
"Erso's the points leader right now, but she only has a two point edge over Skywalker. No one else is even close." Rex says.
"Kind of what I figured. Looks like Erso and Skywalker are probably going to be the last two." Hera says.
"Yeah. Looking that way." Rex says.
Luke flies toward Ghost Two, who is still chasing Wedge.
In the cockpit of his x-wing, Luke watches as Ghost Two fires on Wedge, and scores one hit.
"Luke, he just got a hit on me!" Wedge says over the comm.
"I know. On my way. Watch out for Erso. She's good. Even got a hit on me." Luke says.
"Where'd she go anyway?" Wedge asks.
"She broke off after I hit her and took out her wingman." Luke says.
"I don't see her on my scope." Wedge says.
"You worry about the guy chasing you. I'll deal with Erso, and help you as much as I can." Luke says.
"Got it." Wedge says.
"Go to full stop, Wedge! Blast him as he passes you!" Luke says.
"Right!" Wedge says.
Wedge stops his x-wing, and Ghost Two passes him. Wedge fires on Ghost Two, and scores two hits. However, as he is firing, Jyn's x-wing emerges from underneath Luke's x-wing, and starts firing at Wedge, who starts moving again.
In the cockpit of his x-wing, Luke watches as Jyn emerges from under his ship.
"What the kriff? Where'd she come from?" Wedge asks over the comm.
"She was right under me! She was so close she fooled the scanners!" Luke answers.
"Damn! Can you blast her?" Wedge asks..
"Maybe! You deal with the other one!" Luke says.
"Right." Wedge says.
Luke fires at Jyn, who manages to evade his blasters. Jyn keeps firing on Wedge, and scores two hits.
On board the Ghost, Hera and Rex observe as Wedge is disqualified.
"Sorry, Red Two. You're dead. You know the drill." Hera says.
"Right, general." Wedge says over the comm.
"She actually took out Wedge. I'm impressed." Rex says.
"Now it's down to Erso and Ghost Two against Luke. This'll be interesting." Hera says.
In the cockpit of her x-wing, Jyn observes as Wedge leaves the combat area.
"Alright, Ghost Two. It's just us and Skywalker! Let's finish this." Jyn says.
"Copy, Ghost Leader." Ghost Two says.
"Let him chase you, but don't let him get too close. I'll come up behind him, and blast him." Jyn says.
"Understood." Ghost Two says.
Jyn and Ghost Two fly in opposite directions, and Luke chases after Ghost Two, while Jyn chases Luke. She fires on him, scoring two hits. Luke fires on Ghost Two, and scores three hits.
On board the Ghost, Hera and Rex observe as Ghost Two is eliminated.
"That's it Ghost Two, you're out of it. Squadron Leaders, it's just you now. There are no reinforcements. You're on your own. The simulation will end when one of you is considered dead or disqualified." Hera says.
"Copy, general." Jyn says over the comm.
"Copy, general." Luke says over the comm.
Luke and Jyn fire at each other, and fly erratically to evade the incoming blaster fire. One of Jyn's blasts hits Luke's x-wing, while two of Luke's hit Jyn's x-wing. They continue firing at each other and flying erratically for several more seconds, until Luke scores a hit on Jyn.
On board the Ghost, Hera and Rex observe as Jyn is eliminated.
"That's it, Ghost Leader. Red Leader wins. Well done. Both of you. Attention all pilots. We're done here. Head back to base, and proceed to the briefing room." Hera says.