The victory at Balmorra was a rallying collide many people in the Resistance, it also gave the Republic the morality needed. As Tai have promised new weapons and battle droids were now been sent to Berk and they helped fortifying certain areas in the Outer-Rim.

"We are now at a standstill with the First Order, but we must keep on the pleasure," said Stoick.

"And how do we do that?" Spitelout asked.

"We need more men," said Stoick.

"We are getting more recruits by the day," said Gobber.

"And it's not enough," said Stoick. "We need more numbers in order to push further into the First Order's territory."

"I figure the Republic is still sitting on the sidelines," said Spitelout.

"Not entirely," said Stoick. "They have given us additional support with supplies and weapons, but the still bit short on manpower and ships to actually help us."

"And the Jedi are still recovering as well," said Hiccup. "I'm sorry, but until I'm certain that that there is a chance for us to win I can't ask them to join the war."

"I understand, son," said Stoick. "You still need to rebuild your numbers."

"Which has not been easy," said Hiccup. "I've been getting reports of the First Order is hunting down any Force Sensitives."

"And those that we do find are children," said Ragnar. "We do take them to a safe location, but it will be a long time before they are ready to join the battle."

"We need more allies," said Stoick.

"Easier said than done," said Gobber. "Even with the victory of Balmorra people are still wary of the First Order, which is why we're not getting the number of recruits we need."

"Wait," said Hiccup looking up. "Maybe there is a way."

"Go on, son," said Stoick looking up.

"My mum once told me of a special set of holocron that contain the knowledge of ancient masters, they're called the noetikons," said Hiccup.

"Yes, I've heard of them," said Ragnar. "My master once told me about them, she said they were like a cyber version of a Jedi High Council."

Fishlegs looked up eagerly. "Oh, they sound fascinating."

"And what good are these noetikons to us?" Mildew asked.

"They contain knowledge, ancient knowledge, and they might be able to help us with our problem," said Hiccup.

"But didn't your Jedi Temple get raided?" Stoick asked.

"The Jedi Temple still housed many secrets and many of those rooms are only accessible to Jedi," said Hiccup. "Darth Imperious might have known about them, but there's no way he could have entered."

"And you're sure that these noetikons can provide answers?" Stoick asked.

"What have we got to lose?" Hiccup asked.

"Very well, but you should take Astrid and Fishlegs along at the very least," said Stoick. "I've heard rumours that many Imperials remained on Coruscant after the Galactic Empire fell and the library will be in contact with the First Order."

"Very well, we'll head to Coruscant right away," said Hiccup.


Hours later, they will board The Night Fury and had just exited Hyperspace. When they looked through the window they saw it, the Republic capital, Coruscant. In truth the entire planet was one big city, there were no wide-open spaces of fields, but endless streets with large towers.

"This is your first time at Coruscant?" Hiccup asked looking to Astrid, who was sitting in the co-pilot seat.

"Yes, I'm just amazed that the entire planet is just one big city," said Astrid.

"It's only been a long time for me," said Hiccup.

"So what is it like?" Astrid asked curiously.

"I'm not sure how to describe it," Hiccup frowned. "The city just stretched on for miles with an endless sea of traffic and at night the entire planet lights up."

"Yeah, I can see the lights from here," said Astrid as she looked at the dark side of the planet.

"We may not have any time for sightseeing," said Ragnar. "We don't really know where the noetikons are stored, we don't even know that in the temple."

"What we do have they aren't there?" Heather asked.

"I don't know," said Hiccup honestly. "I suppose we can only hope that they are still there."

"So we don't have a backup plan in case they aren't," said Astrid.

Hiccup shook his head. "I'm not even sure if the going to work even if we find them. Many today have tried to activate them, but none have succeeded for the best of my knowledge."

"And you did mention this why?" Astrid asked raising an eyebrow.

"Sometimes you just have to have faith that things will work out for the best," said Hiccup.

Out of the corner of his eye he could see that Ragnar and Heather were a lot closer to each other the normal. It escaped his notice that ever since they returned from the temple on Berk that the two of them had gotten even closer and he couldn't be happier. With any luck the two of them will make the other strong.

He then turned his eyes upon Astrid and felt his heart flutter. In truth he had never met anyone quite like Astrid before, she was beautiful, determined, kind-hearted and as good as a pilot as he was.

"What are you staring at?" Astrid asked.

Hiccup stat out of his thought and realise that he had been staring at Astrid for quite some time. "Nothing," he said quickly.

Astrid in look convinced, but turn her eyes upon the window as they drew close to the planet.


Once they enter the atmosphere Hiccup guided The Night Fury towards what remained of the Jedi Temple. The entire place was nothing but ruins and it looked as if it would topple over in any moment. There are massive cracks in the towers and chunks missing out of the walls.

"So that's the Jedi Temple," said Fishlegs looking down at it. "I can only imagine what it looked like in its prime."

"It was magnificent," said Hiccup. "It was also my home for most of my life."

Astrid looked at him sympathetically. "I'm sorry, Hiccup."

"It couldn't be helped," said Hiccup.

The Night Fury then landed just outside the temple minutes later they ended inside it.

As they wandered through the crumbling corridor Astrid only imagine what it was like before the Jedi Purge. She imagined that Jedi were wandering down the corridors, children heading to their lessons.

"This place is amazing," said Fishlegs as he looked at the crumbling statue.

"It was," said Hiccup. "I remember wondering with the other younglings and training with Master Yoda."

"I've read about Master Yoda," said Fishlegs. "It was said that he was the wisest among the Jedi."

"He was the Grand Master of the order and the train many of the younglings and his door is always open to the young Jedi who look for guidance," said Hiccup.

"He was also a skilled swordsman and considering that he was 900 years old quite an accomplishment," said Ragnar.

"900 years?" Heather stared.

"Yeah, but never look like a day over 700," Hiccup joked.

"So where do you think these noetikons are stored?" Astrid asked.

"We could try at the library," said Ragnar.


Following Hiccup and Ragnar they entered into the library, which was ten times bigger than the one at Berk. Fishlegs instantly looked around in awe.

"Look at all this," Fishlegs said as he spun around. "There must have been tons of knowledge."

"The Jedi archives have the largest database in the known galaxy," said Ragnar. "Unfortunately, most of it is been pilfered from scavengers to the Galactic Empire and Mia my master deleted some of the information before the temple fell."

He then made his way to a computer terminal. "Still, there might be some sort of clue remaining in the archives."

"R3, see if you can't find any schematics of the place," said Hiccup.

R3 beeped and made his way to the nearest data port and inserted his spike into the slot.

Ragnar kept on looking through the information from the computer terminal. "There's only a few entries of the noetikons, but nothing suggesting where they are located. However, there seems to be a few holocrons in the temple."

"You and Heather a better find them," said Hiccup. "I don't want scavengers taking them and selling them to the highest bidder."

"Right," said Ragnar and he and Heather made their way to the holocron room.

"You know there are a couple, right?" said Astrid crossing her arms.

"I know," said Hiccup as he began looking through holotapes.

"Isn't against the Jedi code to have attachments?" Astrid asked.

"They wouldn't be the first," said Hiccup. "Besides, that only a Jedi order left imagine a few of the remaining Jedi have probably broken that code."

"I suppose," said Astrid. She then looked at him curiously. "You were and Ragnar are hiding something from her, aren't you?"

Hiccup sighed and looked at her. "Yes, but it's solely for her own good. If we tell her now she could end up falling to the dark side."

"What kind of secret is it?" Astrid frowned.

"I can't tell you," said Hiccup.

Astrid looked as if she wanted to press the issue, but sighed. "I know the two of you are looking out for her, but secret have a tendency of coming to the surface."

"I know," Hiccup sighed. "It's just that she doesn't know until she's ready then I fear for her safety."

Astrid looked as if she wanted to discuss it more, but then they heard Fishlegs.

"Guys, we've got company!" he yelled.

Thinking that it was agent of the First Order, Hiccup and Astrid rushed to Fishlegs, with their weapons ready. However, when they turned the corner they saw several republic troopers standing there. They were wearing similar armour to the clone armour that the clones wore during the Clone Wars.

"Master Hiccup," said one of the soldiers.

"Yes," said Hiccup.

"The Supreme Chancellor is aware of your presence and wishes to speak to you," said the soldier.

"How does he know it was me?" Hiccup blinked.

"Your ship, sir," said the soldier. "He recognised as the ship you use during the Battle of Balmorra."

"Any particular reason, because were quite busy here," said Hiccup.

"The Chancellor wouldn't say."

Hiccup looked troubled by this and looked at Astrid. "I have to meet with a Chancellor, this might be important."

"If it is I'm coming with you," said Astrid.

Hiccup looked as if he wanted to argue, but when he saw the determined look on Astrid's face he decided it would be a fruitless attempt.

"Fine, Fishlegs can you tell Ragnar and Heather where we've gone?" Hiccup asked.

"Sure," said Fishlegs.

Fishlegs then just watched as the soldiers led Hiccup and Astrid outside and wondered why the Supreme Chancellor would want to talk to Hiccup.


Ragnar and Heather soon returned, holding several holocrons and they found Fishlegs at the terminal and R3 still searching for schematics in the database. They notice the absence of Hiccup and Astrid.

"Where's Hiccup and Astrid?" Heather asked looking around.

"Several republic soldiers came and told them that the Supreme Chancellor wanted to speak to Hiccup," said Fishlegs. "Astrid decided to go with them and left the temple."

Heather looked at Ragnar. "Do you have any idea why the Chancellor would want to speak to Hiccup?"

"I don't know," said Ragnar. "We often contacted us when he got leads of Jedi, but he wouldn't see him personally for such matters."

"Why do I have a bad feeling about this?" Heather asked.

"Chancellor is a good man, he was one the founders of the Rebel Alliance and he agreed with Valka that the Clone War need to end before the entire republic went bankrupt."

"Let's just hope that Chancellor Organa is gonna provide an aid," said Heather.


Hiccup and Astrid were in the speeder heading towards the Senate Building. The Senate Building was the centre of democracy within the hall republic as though gliding towards it in the distance they could see a large palace in the distance.

"What's that?" Astrid asked.

"That would be the old Imperial Palace ma'am," said the soldier. "It's where Darth Imperious resided, he plundered about a hundred planners to build that place."

"How can it still standing?" Astrid asked.

"Because been refurbished as the base of operations for Republic forces, ma'am," said the soldier. "It was too costly to demolish the place so they decided to use it for a noble cause."

Soon the Senate Building came into view. The Senate Building was like a massive dome and it was the centre of democracy within the entire Republic, thousands of planets stated their cases to the Senate.

"So that's the Senate Building," said Astrid.

"Yep, the centre of democracy for the entire Republic," said Hiccup.

Once they landed they were escorted into the building and into the Chancellor's office. There sat behind a desk was a middle-aged man with black hair and a beard, he smiled when he saw Hiccup.

This was Bail Prestor Organa, he used to be the senator for Alderaan. He was a very caring individual who looked out for the common people and during the Clone Wars, he tried to persuade the Senate to spend credits on the people rather than on the war effort. When the Republic became the Galactic Empire he became one of the founding members of the Rebel Alliance.

Thank yield great deal to the Rebel Alliance, for they were able to destroy the Red Death before destroyed his home world of Alderaan. After the fall of the Empire, he worked tirelessly to restore the Republic and he was voted in as the Supreme Chancellor of the New Republic.

"It's nice to see you old friend," said Chancellor Organa.

"It's nice to see you well, Chancellor," Hiccup smiled.

The two of them then shook hands and Organa looked at him was a concerned look. "Still no signs of Valka?"

"Not a peep," said Hiccup. "But I have met my father."

"Stoick," said Organa. He chuckled when he saw Hiccup staring at him. "Valka told me everything long before she told you, including who your father was. I must say he's a good man and we're fortunate that he's leading the Resistance."

Astrid then coughed to get their attention and the two men stared at her.

"Oh, yes, I forgot," said Hiccup sheepishly. "Chancellor may I introduce to you Major Astrid Hofferson of the Resistance."

Organa looked at her. "I've heard good things about you Major and it's an honour to meet you."

"It's a pleasure to meet you, sir," said Astrid saluting.

"Chancellor, may I ask why you brought us here?" Hiccup asked.

Organa nodded. "I've heard rumours that the First Order is creating some sort of super weapon."

Hiccup stared at him. "How do you know this?"

"Rumours from escaped slaves, nothing concrete, but knowing Drago it cannot be good," said Organa.

"Is it another Red Death?" Astrid asked.

"No clue," said Organa. "However, the First Order has just recently moved shipments to an unknown location. This indicates that they've only just started construction."

"Which will give us a bit of time to find what we're up against," said Hiccup.

Organa nodded. "I wish I had more information, but the First Order's movements are mysterious, no doubt because of Viggo."

"Well, were trying to bolster our numbers," said Hiccup. "We were hoping to find something inside the temple that might help us."

"Then I wish you the best of luck," said Organa.

"You know, you could send the Republic fleet to help us," Astrid suggested.

"I would like nothing more, but people are still wary of the Republic," said Organa. "People have short memories and they remembered how the Republic watching into the Galactic Empire and as such are not offering as much aid as they should."

"You're that demand?" Hiccup blinked.

"Unfortunately," said Organa. "I have spread Intel suggesting that our fleet is much larger than it actually is so that the First Order doesn't attack us, but they will stay cautious forever."

"Anyway we can help?" Astrid asked.

Organa shook his head. "No, your concern should be on the First Order, let me worry about the Republic."

Hiccup was about to say something, but then he had a beeping sound. He reached into his belt and pulled out his holoprojector. He activated and an image of Fishlegs appeared, hiding behind a pillar.

"Fishlegs? What's going on?" Hiccup asked.

"Stormtroopers are here," said Fishlegs as he fired his pistol round the corner.

"What?" Hiccup believed.

"It looks like that the General was right about those rumours," said Fishlegs.

"Where's Ragnar and Heather?"

"They found a secret entrance in the temple and when to investigate, but I haven't heard from them since," said Fishlegs as he kept on blasting round the pillar. "We could really use your help!"

"Hold on, Fishlegs we're on our way!" Hiccup yelled.

"I'll send some soldiers there right away," said Organa.

"We better head over there," said Astrid.

Hiccup nodded.


An hour earlier, Ragnar and Heather were still searching through the archives when R3 beeped uncontrollably.

"What is it?" Ragnar asked.

R3 beeped.

"You found something?"

R3 beeped again and produced a holographic image of the temple and highlighted a certain section of the area.

"I knew it," said Ragnar. "There's a secret chamber."

"You think that's where the noetikons are stored?" Heather asked.

"Is only one way to find out," said Ragnar getting up. "Fishlegs keep searching, we'll check this chamber out."

"Okay," said Fishlegs.

Using the map that R3 gave then they began wondering through the temple towards the secret chamber that he found. They soon descended deeper into the temple in the discovered that less and less the temple seemed to be destroyed.

"How come this section isn't wrecked?" Heather asked.

"It could be that the Clone Troopers never got down this for," said Ragnar. "They were mostly hunting down Jedi and this does lead to a dead end. The Imperials that came afterwards just uploaded the data from the archives and took great effort for R3 to find this chamber."

"So whatever is stored down here…?"

"Could be what we're looking for," Ragnar finished.

They began descending down a staircase and soon they came to a halt when they reached a large door.

"How do we open this?" Heather asked.

"I can only think of one way," said Ragnar.

Heather then remembered how the temple emerged and nodded.

The two of them then extended their hands and concentrated on the door and at once it began to move. Just fell on top of them as the engine door slid open inside the discovered an entirely new chamber and in the centre was some strange of ancient machine with three holocrons embedded in it.

"Is that…" Heather gasped.

"The noetikons," said Ragnar. "To think they've been down here all this time."

"And it looks like they haven't been used for quite some time either," said Heather noting the dust on the machine. "Will it still work?"

"I'm certain the holocrons will still be functional, but as with the machine itself and not sure," said Ragnar. "Either way there's only one way to find out."

Ragnar slowly made his way over to the ancient machine and then he placed his hand over it. Almost instantly began to glow and exiting from the three holocrons were nine holograms free from each holocron.

Seven of these holograms were human, one had a piece of cloth strapped around his eyes, one was the same species as Master Yoda, small green with pointed ears, and the last one was a Devaronian.

"Ah, a young Jedi and his Padawan," said the male human with a ponytail.

"It appears we haven't been activated for quite some time," said an elderly human with a bald head.

"But is in this young Jedi's Padawan quite old?" said the Devaronian.

"I'm afraid that the Jedi are not strong as they once were, masters," said Ragnar.

"What do you mean?" asked the holographic Yoda.

Ragnar then began to explain everything from the Clone Wars to the present situation. The masters just remain there completely silent as he talked and he could definitely see the troubled looks on their faces.

"It seems much has changed since we've been last active, and not for the better," said the middle-aged man.

"Me and my friend Hiccup are doing everything in our power to restore the Jedi Order," said Ragnar.

"Then you have our thanks," said the bald headed human. "But as for your problem, seeking an army to protect the Republic from this First Order is quite a puzzle, even for us."

"But not impossible, Master Tharis," said the only female in the group. "The ancient Rakata boasts in their writings of imprisoning a 'sleeping army'."

"Is another race that conquered and enslaved most of the Galaxy, long before the Republic?" Heather asked.

"Indeed young Padawan," said Master Tharis.

"This translating—oh, this is fascinating," said the black skinned Jedi. "Apparently, the Rakata the presence of the army in stasis beneath the planet's surface."

"Why were they imprisoned, not enslaved?" Heather frowned.

"The Esh-kha, the sleeping army, were a hostile alien species who tried to destroy all other sinking beings," said the Devaronian. "However, some of the Esh-kha claimed they disapproved of this 'cleansing', but the Rakata didn't believe them. There are entire species were placed in stasis."

"They do some like trouble," said Heather. "We shall we want awaken?"

"A portion of the Esh-kha disapproved of the annihilation of other species, we should start with them," said Ragnar. He then turned and looked at the holograms of the ancient masters. "Where were they put in stasis?"

"An ancient prison on the planet of Belsavis," said the holographic Yoda.

Before they could ask more questions Ragnar quickly drew out his lightsaber and deflected a blaster shot. Heather turned and activated her duel-lightsaber. The noetikons deactivated almost instantly.

"Show yourself!" Ragnar demanded.

Emerging out of the corridor was a man wearing an old imperial agent uniform.

"Stop right there, Jedi," said the man and then suddenly Stormtroopers entered into the chamber aiming their blasters at them.

"So Stoick was right when he heard rumours of surviving imperials," said Ragnar.

"The Empire may be gone, but we have change our loyalties to the First Order and to the Emperor who rules it," said the agent.

"How much did you hear?" Ragnar asked.

"Enough," said the agent. "We've already contacted the First Order and I imagine that they are already on their way to Belsavis."

"And all we have to do is cut right through you and we'll be on our way," said Ragnar.

"Hardly," said the agent. "You'll die here just like your predecessors and the First Order will bring law and order to a Galaxy run wild."

"You're the only ones who are spreading chaos," said Heather.

"It is clear that the Resistance has clearly brainwashed you," said the agent shaking his head disappointingly. He then turned and looked to his men. "Kill them."

The Stormtroopers began firing their blasters at them and almost immediately Ragnar and Heather began deflecting the shots with their lightsabers. Ragnar then charged and plunged his lightsaber into the chest of a Stormtrooper and, from the corner of his eye, he saw Heather somersaulting over two Stormtroopers and sliced their heads off with her lightsaber.

A Stormtrooper fired at Ragnar, but easy deflected the shot and turned his site on the agent. He kept on firing his pistol at Ragnar, but he easily dodged each and every shot. Ragnar then used a Force Push and he was slammed into the wall.

"We better check on Fishlegs," said Heather.


They quickly ran up the stairs and made their way to the library, but it became clear that they did not need to rush. For standing there was Hiccup, Astrid and several Republic soldiers.

"Looks like we just made it in time," said Hiccup as he deactivated his lightsaber.

"Not fast enough," said Ragnar.

Ragnar and Heather began to explain everything that had happened in the chambers and the sleeping army of Esh-kha on Belsavis.

"Belsavis?" Hiccup blinked. "The Republic uses that as a prison, as did the Empire. It's said that it has massive catecholamine running deep into the planet made by the Rakata."

"Then it looks like one the right tracks," said Astrid.

"I'll have to contact the Chancellor, you can give us access to the prison," said Hiccup. He then turned to the soldiers. "Sergeant, you and your men better begin questioning these prisoners there may be more of them on the planet."

"Yes, sir," said the sergeant.

"We better hurry, the First Order already knows the location of the Esh-kha," said Ragnar. "And knowing them their already on the way."

"Then we better hurry," said Hiccup.