The next day, they had arrived at Tierfon. Wes came into the cockpit, yawning.
�Morning.� He said through a big yawn.
�Morning to you, too.� Andrew replied. �Ready to go in?�
�Whenever you are.� Wes said.
At that moment, a voice came over the comm unit. �Tough Luck, this is Tierfon Base. Do you read?�
Wes answered this time. �Yes, we read. We need to land. Can you give us clearance?�
�Roger that. Dock at Bay 27C. Everything is open for you, Janson.�
�Thanks. Tough Luck out.�
Andrew took the controls, and took the ship down into Bay 27C. After he had shut down the ship, the two of them walked down into the hangar. There were three men waiting for them.
The first one stuck out his hand. �Hello. I am Colonel Winters of Tierfon Base. I command the Yellow Aces as well. This is Commander Azkuk, my second-in-command, and Commander Wok, in charge of base defense.�
Colonel Winters was a thin man, with a scarred face and blond hair. He wore a pilot�s jumpsuit. Commander Azkuk was a human as well, and had a big build and brown hair. Commander Wok was a Sullustan, and was wearing a plain green jumpsuit.
Andrew and Wes shook both of their hands. �A pleasure to meet all of you.� Andrew said.
�Yeah.� Wes said. �What kind of fighters will we be flying?�
Colonel Winters cleared his throat. �We fly Y-wings. Kind of slow, but they can take a beating. They also have ion cannons and a large proton torpedo hold, so they pack a lot of punch.�
�I�ve seen Y-wings, but never flew them.� Andrew said. �The only fighter I flew on Taanab was a Z-95 Headhunter that needed serious work. But it was fun to fly.�
Winters nodded. �We sometimes use Headhunters for training, but not as often anymore.�
Commander Azkuk cut in. �If you don�t mind, sir, I will show the Jansons to their quarters.�
�Yes, of course. You will be commissioned tomorrow.�
�Yes, sir. We understand.� Wes said. �So will we be flying tomorrow?�
�Yes, we will put you up against our two best pilots in simulators. Jek Porkins and Kissek Doran will like the challenge.�
�Yes, sir.�
�You may report to your quarters now.�
Andrew and Wes both saluted, and Winters returned the salute. They left with Commander Azkuk to find their quarters.
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One month later, Lieutenants Andrew and Wes Janson were with their squadron, flying through a canyon. Their objective was to destroy an Imperial supply ship, and they were about half-way to the ship when suddenly, one of their fighters broke off, in the wrong direction. It was Kissek Doran.
�Doran, get back here!� Winters yelled. �Five, Six, bring him back immediately! Shoot him down if you have to!�
Five and Six was Porkins and Wes. �We copy, Leader. Breaking off.� Porkins said.
�Make sure to not use the ion cannons, guys.� Andrew said. �The Imps might pick up the energy trails.�
�Roger that, Seven.� Porkins replied. �We�ll be back soon.�
So, they broke off in pursuit of the Y-wing that Doran was in. Andrew didn�t know anymore after that.
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