Scene 93

On the Perdition, Saul is looking for Luke with his orange saber drawn.

Saul: Where are you Uncle?! I know you're near! Only a cowardly man would hide from a child!

Luke calls out from the shadows.

Luke: I'm not hiding Saul...I'm trying to protect you!

Saul hears the direction Luke called from but he can't be seen.

Saul: So you want to protect me! Meanwhile my parents lives are in danger!

What about protecting them!

Luke: I'm through explaining to you Saul! You need to think clearly about what you're doing!

Saul walks slowly and sees what looks like a human. He swipes at it takes its head off but it is revealed to be a humanoid droid

cloaked in the shadows.

Saul: You know uncle...you probably think I hate you now...I don't...I just want what's best for everyone...and what's best for the galaxy!

Saul sees another human looking shadow and cuts it in two at the torso.

Saul: Really, we just want the same thing!

Luke: And is this what you're willing to do to do that?

Saul continues to walk around in the dark for Luke.

Saul: Yes...but not strike you down in hatred as you're thinking...I just know if you can't do the right thing while you're alive... perhaps you will...once you're one with the force...

While Saul talks, Luke uses the force to activate a nearby droid to distract Saul.

Saul: After all...life...death...light and dark...it's all part of nature...just like you taught us!

Just then the droid comes to life out of the shadows and walks towards Saul. He rushes it and cuts it down. As soon as he realizes it was a decoy, Luke jumps down from a platform above where he was hiding and tackles him to the ground. Saul and Luke wrestle for control of his lightsaber and it seems that Luke has a firm hold on Saul until Saul sees a droids head on the ground and uses the force to grab it and knock Luke in the head. Luke and Saul quickly get up and continue to trade blows, with Luke being mostly defensive.

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Scene 94

Meanwhile on the surface of Coruscant, The republic cruisers, the falcon and the silver ray land on a landing zone near the capital building. The fighters stay in the air as they anticipate another attack. From the cockpit of the falcon, Han gives the fighters further orders.

Han: All fighters get into defensive positions near the capital building. Expect an attack any moment.

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Wedge: We're on it Admiral!

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On the landing zone, everyone emerges from their ships with Leia leading. A middle aged head of security and friend of Leia named Chabor approaches her. He is accompanied by many Republic troops.

Chabor: Chancellor Solo! So glad you were able to make it!

Leia: Thank you the Chabor. Unfortunately we have no time. Thrawn is decimating our blockade as we speak and will invade within moments. We must invoke the planetary defense system immediately.

Chabor: Yes your highness. We must hurry. This way.

The group begins to follow Chabor and Leia as a brisk pace as Han leans over to Leia and speaks.

Han: So what is this planetary defense thing you mentioned?

Leia: It's several linked super lasers designed to take out invading fleets. We call it the "doom flare"

Han: The doom flare?! I haven't I heard of that!

Leia: That's because It's not supposed to exist! Only the highest members of security and the Chancellor are supposed to know of it!

The group makes it to a door that leads to a large utility room of some kind. Chabor enter a code and pass key and opens the door.

Chabor: In here! Hurry!

Han: (To Leia) Why didn't you tell me about this?! And when did you find time to build and test this thing?

Leia: It was created during the emperor's reign...the rebellion never attempted to invade here, so as far as I know it's never been tested!

Han: You mean you don't know if this relic even works?!

Leia: It's our only chance now. It's this or nothing!

Han: (To Chabor) So what do we do to activate this thing?

Chabor shows the Leia and the rest, a large computer system of some kind with several scanners and buttons.

Chabor: (To Leia) The doom flare is operated by activating three primer panels, and then the master board. You alone can activate this system Chancellor. Just flip the switch on here, and...

Leia: ...use the voice activated code phrase...yes I've run through this before.

Chabor: Yes that's right!

Chabor hands her the keys to activate each of them.

Chabor: These are the key cards for each console...

He then gives her a electronic pad.

Chabor:...and this pad will tell you the location of each panel...good luck!

Leia: Thank you Chabor...now hurry and position your men...we have to move quickly if we want to win this battle!

Chabor: Yes your highness!

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Scene 95

On the Intimidator, Thrawn is updated by Branix on the blockade attack.

Branix: Sir...the blockade is crumbling. It should be destroyed completely in a matter of seconds.

Thrawn: Very good Lieutenant...prepare to launch the ground assault.

Branix: Yes admiral.

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On the main blockade ship, Trook addresses his men as they take overwhelming fire.

Trook: Men...it's been an honor...may the force be with the republic...

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Thrawn's fleet finally delivers the final devastating blasts to the blockade as one ship after another explodes!

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Scene 96

On Coruscant, everyone sees the exploding blockade and is astonished and greatly afraid.

C-3PO: Oh! The blockade!

Leia: We're out of time!

Lando: Better get this panel up and running quick!

Chabor: It'll take just a few moments to charge each panel.

Han: I hope we have enough time!

Chabor: (To Leia) I'll prepare my men...see if we can slow some of them down.

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Branix: Thier blockade has fallen sir!

Thrawn: Move in and depoly the ground troops and walkers.

Branix: Yes sir.

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Scene 97

Back on the Perdition, Luke and Saul are still battling with their lightsabers. After a few swings, Saul breaks of his attack and stands back.

Saul: First you cause us to get captured! Then my friends are killed and you refuse to avenge their blood! And now my parents are fighting for their life!

Luke: I'm sorry you think I failed you Saul! Believe me! I know how you feel! But this isn't the way! This path that will cost you more then you are willing to pay!

Saul: If it stops the darkness...then any price is worth paying!

Saul rushes Luke again and they trade more blows! Luke jumps on a conveyor belt as Saul follows. They trade a few more blows when Saul sees the controls for the belt. While their sabers are in a deadlock, Saul uses the force to flip on the controls and causes the two of them to move down the conveyor belt. They continue to fight as Luke is being brought towards a droid incinerator. The fire gets too close for him and he force jumps to the top of it just before falling in! Saul force jumps off the belt and runs around and jumps behind him. Luke spins around as the two fight on top of the incinerator as the belt feeds it several broken droid scraps. Finally, Luke locks and then spins Saul's saber and then quickly slices the hilt in two pieces. Saul looks shocked as Luke quickly force pushes him to the ground! Luke disengages his saber and jumps down as he cautiously approaches Saul who seems to be knocked out.

Luke: Saul?! Saul are you Ok?

Saul is motionless for a moment but then without warning turns toward Luke and swipes at him with the red lightsaber now ignited! Luke jumps back and dodges the blow but the front of his robe is sliced! Luke ignites his saber again as Saul gets to his feet and holds Vader's saber in front of him.

Luke: Saul! What are you doing with that saber?!?

Saul: I took it! During the trial of discernment...the force led me to take it!

Luke: That was your test Saul and you failed! Whatever led you to this path has deceived you!

Saul: The force works in mysterious ways uncle... unfortunately you'll have to become one with it now to see that!

Saul lunges at Luke with more power then before. The saber seems to give him a dark energy! He strikes fiercely several times and for the first time during the fight, Luke seems afraid. They lock sabers again.

Saul: You fear this saber...don't you? I sense the fear in you!

Luke and Saul trade a few more aggressive blows as Luke is backed up against a wall. Saul strikes hard at Luke a few more times and is able to push him to the ground. Luke holds his saber in front of him but Saul is able to knock it out of his hand leaving Luke defenseless on the ground and at Saul's mercy! Saul raises his saber in the air to deliver a final blow as Luke pleads with him one more time.

Luke: Saul don't do it!!!

Saul is just about to strike when from behind he hears the voice of Celia!

Celia: SAUL!!! NOOO!!!!

She rushes to him and blocks what would have been a fatal blow to Luke!

Saul: Stay out of this Celia!

Celia: Whatever you're doing stop it!!!

Saul: If your gonna stop me...then I have no choice!

Saul swings his saber at Celia several times as she blocks. He hits at her one more time and knocks her saber from her hand!

Celia: Saul!!!

Saul is just about strike her down when Luke gets up quickly!

Luke: NOOO!!!

Luke force pushes him hard into a guard rail, causing him to fall over on top of his own saber! Luke and Celia scream as they see what happens and they rush to his side. Luke cradles him as Celia looks at him and cries.

Luke. SAUL!!!??? SAUL?!??

Saul:...Im sorry uncle...I just wanted to stop the darkness...I tried...

Celia:...Saul!?!

Saul: I'm sorry sister...save our parents...I beg you...

Saul takes his last breath and dies in Luke's arms.

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