Scene 15

On the other side of the galaxy, the Starstormer is flying speedily towards its destination. Zaxen Lure addresses Queen Agata once again.

Zaxen: Your majesty, we are nearing the Gra' Adium star. If you wish to turn back, the time will be now.

Queen Agata: Tell me Duke...do you fear death?

Zaxen: I fear failure. The Empire killed too many of our people to stop our plan now. We must not allow tyrannical rule to continue any more. Even the seeds of oppression must be trampled.

Queen Agata: Then you know what you must do...proceed as planned. Today begins the dawn of true freedom...soon...all who lead...and all who bow...will be no more...

Zaxen: Yes my Queen...

Zaxen leaves the throne room. Moments later, the starstormer is seeing flying towards the giant yellow sun, the Gra' Adium Star. Then the starstormer does what seems to be impossible, and flies into the great star! Inside the ship, Zaxen is demanding a report on the ships condition from the ships captain; a light pink alien with small eyes named Loga

Zaxen: Captain Loga... report on the starstormer's condition.

Captain Loga: Eh Ya...Your ship is seemly to be in perfect condition your grace. The temperature of this star is exceeding at well over twenty thousand degrees and we are no closer to dangerous breaking points than before.

Zaxen: Excellent...keep me informed and let me know the moment the collapser beam is fully charged.

Captain Loga: Yes, your graceful one.

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Scene 16

One the Falcon, Han and the rest of the convoy come safely out of hyperspace in an unknown region of space.

Han: (Over the comlink) Good work everyone. We made it. Now let's set our coordinates for home.

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Lando: It's been a trip admiral...Leia...

Luke...I'll see you all soon enough...I think I'm gonna take a much deserved break from all this fun we've been having.

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Leia, Luke, Celia and Saul smile as Lando says goodbye.

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Han: Take care you old gambler...

Lando: You too...and stay out of trouble this time...

Leia: Bye Lando...

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Lando: You kids take care...

Lando jumps to hyperspace towards his home world.

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Luke: I'll meet you with the kids in Coruscant as soon as their next training phase is finished. It won't take long.

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Han: I'll be waiting...and take care of my kids, alright Luke...

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Luke: You got it.

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Leia: Don't be too long. I'll see you children...I love you both.

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Saul: I know...we love you too...

Celia: Goodbye mother! See you soon!

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Luke's ship jumps to hyperspace and a second later, so does Han and the rest of the convoy. As soon as they are in hyperspace, Han gets up from his seat with a perturbed look on his face at Chewie as he hands him his blaster.

Han: (Giving Chewy his blaster) Here...charge this fully this time!

Chewie growls something that seems a little crass.

Han: Yeah, well at least I *wear* pants!

Han then turns to Wicket with a stern look.

Han: And you...you don't touch my blaster ever! You got that furball!?

Han starts to walk away but turns around.

Han: (To Leia) Let me know when we get near Coruscant.

Leia: Where are you going?

Han: I'm gonna take a nap before I start to get cranky.

C-3P0 jolts his head up and looks at Chewbacca as if he's thinking "Before he's cranky??"

As Han walks off, R2 passes him in the hall.

Han: Move grease bucket.

Once Han is out of sight, Chewie growls something to Wicket and R2-D2. Wicket replies in his language and R2 beeps and whistles a reply. It is not known what is said but it makes Leia smile and shake her head as it seems they were all making a crack about Han. Then C-3P0 adds his comment.

C-3P0: Oh, I wholeheartedly agree with every word each of you just said!

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Scene 17

The Imperial march plays as Thrawn's ship "The Intimidator" flys towards a new star destroyer called "The Perdition." It looks similar but is darker in color. A tie escort flies with a shuttle from "The Intimidator" into the docking bay of "The Perdition." The shuttle opens up as Grand Admiral Thrawn exist with several stormtroopers escorting him. In the docking bay are several stormtroopers, but these have a slightly different look and are black in color. At the bottom of the ramp is a high ranked official named Admiral Forge of "The Perdition" to meet him.

Admiral Forge: (Bowing respectfully) Grand Admiral Thrawn, welcome to "The Perdition." Lord Exodus has been expecting your arrival.

Thrawn: Lead on Admiral...we have much to discuss...

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Thrawn is lead to a conference room with his escort of troops. The door opens and at a table are several high ranking officials. Some are under Thrawn's command and some are under the rule of Darth Exodus. At the head of the table is a large black chair. Someone in black sits in it with his back turned. It is Darth Exodus.

Darth Exodus: Ah...Grand Admiral Thrawn...the great strategist of our age!

Darth Exodus turns around in his seat. He wears a black war helmet but his face is seen. It is human. His chest has a plate of red armor. Around him is a cape of black. All together his suit looks reminiscent of the royal guards to the fallen emperor.

Thrawn: Lord Exodus...Still adorned in the armor of a lost religion I see.

Darth Exodus: I'll store away your crass remark for another time!...For now...please take a seat admiral!

Thrawn takes a seat at the table and they begin.

Darth Exodus: I heard of the Republic's escape from your attack on Endor. How unfortunate.

Thrawn: They made an unprecedented maneuver that was as astronomically lucky as it was dangerous.

Darth Exodus: But in the end, you still squandered a prime opportunity for victory did you not?

Thrawn: I wouldn't call thier escape a loss by any means Lord Exodus. They were scampering to save their feeble lives. If they were up to the challenge, then they would have engaged us. Instead it is clear that they fear us. I'd say we sent them a very loud and powerful message.

Another man named General Zeels, who is with Dark Force, speaks up.

General Zeels: Perhaps the force is with them more than you care to admit admiral.

Then another man named General Barbet who is with the Imperial Union speaks up to defend Thrawn.

General Barbet: The force! You believe the empire fell because they weren't steeped enough in the dark side! Now you train your troops in the ways of the sith do you not? And what has it produced?

Darth Exodus: You shall see the fruit of the dark side very soon my faithless friend. Dark force's troops have been well prepared and we will end this war far sooner then your arrogant Union could ever dream of.

Thrawn: Your trust in folklore and wizardry is troubling to me my Lord. You forget that the rebels would have surely been crushed at the battle of Yavin if it hadn't been for a design flaw in the empire's death star so obvious that even a simple farm boy could exploit it. From my standpoint, it was poorly trained solders and shawty ingenuity that brought the empire down. Cunning minds and superior strategy is what we need now. Not ancient dogmatic tricks and nonsense.

Darth Exodus: (JUMPING TO HIS FEET IN ANGER) HOW DARE YOU SPEAK BLASPHEMIES AGAINST THE POWERS OF THE FORCE!

Darth Exodus lifts his hands in anger and quickly grabs the blasters from every Union member at the table and aims them all at the officers including Admiral Thrawn! They are each visibly shocked except Thrawn who shows only a slight amount of concern. Then Darth Exodus commands the blasters to drop with a wave his hand.

Darth Exodus: I can see you have great courage Admiral. But be warned! If our goals become incompatible, I'll have no reason to spare you should a situation arise like this again!

Thrawn: You are most gracious my Lord.

General Zeels: I believe it would be wise to part ways at this time...if it pleases you my Lord.

Darth Exodus: (To Thrawn) Go...take your union and leave us!

Thrawn bows respectfully.

Thrawn: (To Darth Exodus) Thank you your grace. (To the union officers) Come. We have more urgent things to attend to.

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