Star Wars: Force Legacy
Episode 1
“Relics of Fate”
Master-scene script
Version: Final Draft
Authors: Lee M. Whittaker
&
Benjamin Boekweg
Editor: Susan M. Nash
INT - SPACE STATION BRIDGE - SPACE 1
An SSD enters Nandooith Space.
ADMIRAL WE'SEL stands in Imperial uniform. A LIEUTENANT enters.
LIEUTENANT
Admiral We'Sel, Emperor Calmir’s shuttle has arrived.
WE'SEL
I want all available men in the main docking bay.
INT - STAR DESTROYER DOCKING BAY - CONTINUOUS 2
EMPEROR CALMIR, a man dressed in black robes and a hood, enters. WE'SEL kneels.
ISIS, OSIRIS, KAEL, and SETT enter.
WE'SEL
Welcome to Nandooith, Emperor Calmir. To what do we owe the honor?
CALMIR
Do I need a reason, Admiral?
WE'SEL
As always, our facilities are at your disposal.
CALMIR
I am taking command of this outpost, Admiral. I trust you will properly inform your men.
WE'SEL
Have I failed you in some way, your Highness?
CALMIR
On the contrary, my dear Admiral, you have never failed me. And you will be rewarded for your loyalty. Now is time to start restoring the Imperial Hierarchy… (PAUSE) …Grand Moff We'Sel…
INT - LAMBDA SHUTTLE COCKPIT - SPACE 3
ASTERILLA “ASTER” NEMUR, a beautiful woman with weapons strapped all over her body, pilots. DAIS WYNDRYDER, an elderly Jedi Knight, sits in the co-pilot seat. TERRAN PALTETH, a younger Jedi Master, sits behind them.
DAIS
Now if this is going to work, we'll need to approach Nandooith while hidden in the path of the meteor shower.
ASTER
(Annoyed)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, I've got the drift. You jabber almost as much as Dead-Eye.
PALTETH
Who's eye? What?
ASTER
No, sorry, my friend, Carn "Dead-Eye" Torrin.
Alarm.
ASTER (CONT'D)
Hold on tight, here we go.
INT - STAR DESTROYER BRIDGE - CONTINUOUS 4
CALMIR
Tell me, Grand Moff, is this meteor shower common?
WE'SEL
Like clockwork, My Lord. I usually allow the men to use them for target practice.
(PAUSE)
CALMIR
Not today, We'Sel. I don't want a single asteroid destroyed.
WE'SEL
As you wish, your Highness.
CALMIR
We'Sel, my friend, you needn't be so formal.
WE'SEL
Thank you, my Lord.
INT - LAMBDA SHUTTLE COCKPIT - MIDDAY 5
PALTETH
They're not firing.
DAIS
I have a bad feeling about this.
PALTETH
I feel it as well.
ASTER
(Aggravated)
Will you two relax! I have everything under control.
DAIS
Something’s wrong.
(PAUSE)
PALTETH
Calmir’s on that ship.
EXT - NANDOOITH FOREST - MIDDAY 6
ASTER
It's not going to take them long to find out we're here. Just because they’re Imperials doesn’t mean their stupid.
DAIS
We’ll be back as soon as we can. Let's just hope we don't have to blast our way out.
ASTER
(Chuckling)
Well if "Blasting out" is what you need, then you hired the right pilot for the job.
DAIS and PALTETH exit.
INT - STAR DESTROYER BRIDGE - SPACE 7
LIEUTENANT
Sir!
WE’SEL
Yes, Lieutenant?
LIEUTENANT
Sentry Tower 43 has spotted an unscheduled shuttle landing in the De'Van forest.
WE'SEL
I want twelve squads sent down immediately-
CALMIR
(Calm)
Belay that order, Lieutenant. Instead ready my shuttle for departure.
WE'SEL
My Lord? I don't understand.
CALMIR
We’Sel, my dear friend, if you needed to understand, I would have explained it to you.
EXT - DE’VAN FOREST - DAY 8
DAIS and PALTETH enter.
DAIS
Master, the entrance to the Temple must be here. Allow me, Master.
PALTETH
No, my friend, we shall move this rock together with the aid of this.
PALTETH hands a DAIS a bar.
DAIS
But Master, you always told me the Force was my ally.
PALTETH
But not when other means are more prudent. Using the Force for mere convenience is a seed of greed. Be mindful of the subtle lures of the Dark Side.
DAIS
Of course, Master.
PALTETH and DAIS pry away the boulder.
PALTETH
After you.
DAIS and PALTETH exit.
INT - JEDI TEMPLE MAIN HALL - MIDDAY 9
DAIS and PALTETH enter.
DAIS
Master, over here.
PALTETH causes the entire room to light up.
DAIS (CONT'D)
Very impressive. With the lack of technology, there's no telling the age of this temple.
PALTETH
According to my research, this temple was already built before the Jedi of ancient times discovered it thousands of years ago.
They enter a second room. PALTETH activates a holocron.
JOAH-QUIN
I am Joah-Quin, Jedi Master of the High Council, Guardian of the Codex, and Scholar of the Frah'Zshah. Speak.
PALTETH
I am Terran Palteth, Jedi Master of the Restored Order. And this is Dais Wyndryder, a Jedi Knight. We must ask you some questions.
JOAH-QUIN
Proceed.
DAIS
What is the significance of this place? (PAUSE)(To PALTETH) I don’t think he can hear me.
PALTETH
What is the significance of this place?
JOAH-QUIN
This temple was built by the Frah'Zshah, the civilization that my research has been dedicated to. Within these halls reside the many completed volumes of my research.
PALTETH
What can you tell us of the Frah'Zshah?
JOAH-QUIN
The Frah'Zshah were an ancient people whose understanding of the Force was quite extensive. "Tya" was their name for it.
PALTETH
Tya?
JOAH-QUIN
The Frah'Zshah's believed that the Tya was an abundant resource. They could harness, in balance, both the Dark Side and the Light Side of the Force, for energy.
PALTETH
And they created the Codex. Why?
JOAH-QUIN
To harness the Tya as a power supply. However, the Codex could only touch the Light Side of the Force. So they created another.
PALTETH
There is another one?
JOAH-QUIN
Of the many artifacts they created, only two that have been discovered; the Codex, and its Dark Side counterpart, the Addius Vaquila.
PALTETH
Where is the Vaquila?
JOAH-QUIN
I do not know.
PALTETH
Is the Codex here?
JOAH-QUIN
Yes. But it is well guarded. Beyond those doors lies a chamber… a chamber strong in the Dark Side of the Force. Beyond it lays the Codex. (PAUSE) Be cautious, my friends, for great danger lies ahead.
PALTETH
Thank you, Joah-Quin.
JOAH-QUIN
The Force will be with you, always.
INT - JEDI HAUNTED CHAMBER - DAY 10
DAIS and PALTETH enter. The haunted chamber is littered with a labyrinth of
floating platforms over a deep chasm.
A PHANTOM, a floating cloak with gloves and a lightsaber, enters. DAIS and PALTETH duel the PHANTOM. DAIS falls.
PALTETH
NO!!!
The PHANTOM dives after DAIS. A second PHANTOM enters. PALTETH duels the second
PHANTOM.
DAIS falls to the bottom. The PHANTOM disappears. DAIS strikes behind him.
CORRIN
NO, DON'T!
DAIS stops himself from killing CORRIN WYNDRYDER. CORRIN is a young man dressed
in black attire.
DAIS
Corrin? What are you doing here?
CORRIN
Dad, I--
CORRIN is killed by the PHANTOM. The PHANTOM disappears.
DAIS (V.O.)
No, anger clouds the mind. I must be calm, at peace…
CORRIN’S body disappears.
DAIS (CONT'D)
Corrin?
DAIS returns to the Platform Level.
DAIS (CONT'D)
(To PALTETH) It's not real!
The PHANTOM follows DAIS. DAIS duels the PHANTOM. PALTETH hits an invisible
Orb. The second PHANTOM disappears.
PALTETH (CONT'D)
Dais! Don't use your eyes! They deceive you!
DAIS duels the PHANTOM. He hits an invisible Orb. The PHANTOM disappears. DAIS
and PALTETH get their Orbs.
INT - CODEX CHAMBER - DAY 11
DAIS and PALTETH enter.
DAIS
The Codex, I presume.
PALTETH takes the Codex. DAIS notices a silent alarm.
DAIS (CONT'D)
Aster.
EXT - NANDOOITH FOREST - MIDDAY 12
DAIS and PALTETH enter. 4 Stormtroopers and ISIS, a man dressed in dark robes
and armor, wait for them.
ISIS
(Playful)
I’m glad you both could make it. My Master will be most pleased.
DAIS and PALTETH draw their lightsabers.
ISIS (CONT'D)
Ah, ah, ah. I wouldn't do that if I were you…
ASTER is held prisoner. They deactivate their lightsabers.
ISIS (CONT'D)
That's better. Now, give me the Codex.
DAIS
(Whisper)
(To PALTETH) Do we have a choice?
PALTETH
(Whisper)
(To DAIS) This battle is lost, but the war is far from over.
ASTER escapes, but is gunned down.
ISIS steals the Codex from PALTETH. DAIS and PALTETH activate their Lightsabers. ISIS knocks out PALTETH.
DAIS kills 2 Stormtroopers. ISIS duels DAIS.
ISIS
You fight well for a member of your order. I’m always looking for a challenge.
DAIS
You're not a Sith, what are you?
ISIS
The Sith? Ha! The Sith could never amount to my power, much less my Master’s.
DAIS
Tell me, why doesn’t your master face me himself, instead of you?
ISIS
Who are you to be worthy of his time?!
ISIS and DAIS duel in a river. ISIS’ emitter gets wet.
DAIS
Surrender, you are beaten.
ISIS
Don't be too sure, old man. You can't win if you're dead.
DAIS
It won't work, the emitter’s wet.
ISIS’ lightsaber is broken.
ISIS
(Sneering)
Yours won't work either.
DAIS
Unless I built mine with automatic emitter encapsulation…
DAIS hits ISIS’ eye. ISIS fights DAIS and knocks him out.
ISIS
No, Jedi, you will not die yet. My Master wants you alive. (To TROOPER) I will take the prisoners to Regellas; you take the other shuttle back to your command ship.
TROOPER
Yes sir.
The Stormtroopers and ISIS exit. ASTER gets up. Her blast vest saved her life.
ASTER
(To herself)
Regellas… the refinery… I've got to find Carn.
INT - BENTEEN TAVERN - DUSK 13
ASTER enters. She approaches CARN TORRIN, a man in tattered clothing, unkempt
red hair, and a well trimmed beard and mustache.
CARN
Unless you're an insanely beautiful woman, go away.
ASTER
Then I guess you're in luck, Carn.
(PAUSE)
CARN
Aster? What are you doing here?
ASTER
Looking for you. Did you really think you could get rid of me that easily?
CARN
"Rid of you?” As I recall, you left.
ASTER
Yes, well, I’m back now.
CARN
Listen, Sweetheart, if you want money, I ain’t got none. If you want a favor, don't ask.
ASTER
How about a drink?
CARN
Have a seat.
ASTER sits.
CARN (CONT'D)
Val, a drink for the lady.
At the bar, VAL LAINLI, a young man in a dark overcoat and straw hat, nods.
CARN (CONT'D)
(To ASTER) So… It's been a long time. What brings you here to Bentene?
ASTER
I need a favor.
CARN
Forget it.
ASTER
Just hear me out. After I left, I did jobs for the Republic. My last assignment was to be the pilot for two Republic officers. But they were captured, and I need your help.
CARN
It's not like you to fail, Aster.
ASTER
I haven't failed yet.
CARN
Heh.
ASTER
How would you like to make yourself rich, I mean insanely rich?
CARN
You’ve got the insane part covered. Now how do you figure to get rich?
ASTER
I'm being SERIOUS! Look at this…
ASTER hands CARN a datapad.
CARN
What's the catch?
ASTER
Regellas.
CARN
And, what do I have to do?
ASTER
Simple; rescue them.
CARN
Out of the question.
ASTER
Carn, please, I need your help. You're the only one who can do it. You told me once you had a contact on Regellas.
CARN
Yes, but that was before I owed him money.
VAL walks up to the table.
VAL
Am I interrupting?
ASTER
Hi, Val.
VAL
Juri Juice, if memory serves.
ASTER
Red?
VAL
Of course. So, what seems to be all the commotion?
CARN hands the datapad to VAL.
CARN
A job. A rescue mission.
VAL
Wow… the New Republic is going to pay us THIS much to rescue someone?
ASTER
…Not… Exactly. The Republic doesn't know they're missing yet. Bothan spies will alert them soon, but I'm hoping to retrieve them before then.
VAL
Then how will we get paid?
ASTER
The New Republic is getting low on Star Fighter fuel, a major component in Star Fighter fuel is Kethrocytecine, and what is a major export on Regellas?
VAL
You've got yourself a ship.
CARN
Forget it!
ASTER
(Coyly)
Please?
CARN
(Struggling)
…All right…
ASTER
Thank you.
CARN
You’re lucky I need the money.
INT - DEATHWIND LOUNGE - DUSK 14
CARN, ASTER, and VAL enter.
CARN
Let's get on our way; it'll take a few days to get there.
ASTER
You're not flying anywhere; you've had too much to drink.
CARN
Of course not, Aster, I did the responsible thing and selected a designated pilot… Squeaker!
SQUEAKER, a red and blue R2 unit rolls around the corner.
ASTER
R2-F5! How are you?
SQUEAKER chirps that he’s happy to see ASTER.
ASTER (CONT'D)
(To CARN)You call him Squeaker, now?
CARN
(Shrugs) It's better than yelling his number every time I need him.
ASTER
You call him "Squeaker"?
SQUEAKER chirps a few very opinionated beeps.
ASTER (CONT'D)
(To SQUEAKER) Oh… You like the name. Okay. Squeaker it is.
CARN
(To everyone) If you will all take your seats, we'll get under way.
INT - DEATHWIND LOUNGE - NIGHT 15
ASTER sits. VAL enters.
ASTER
What’s that?
VAL
It’s a lightsaber.
ASTER
Where'd you get a lightsaber?
VAL
I build it.
ASTER
What? You built it? How?
VAL
One of the many skills one learns at the Jedi Academy.
ASTER
You're a Jedi?!
VAL
No.
VAL stands and walks away.
ASTER
I don't understand, what happened?
VAL
(Abruptly)
I dropped out, that's all.
VAL exits. CARN enters.
ASTER
Val’s different. What happened?
CARN
I can't begin to understand the problems he has. Personally, all this religious mumbo-jumbo can get a little hokie. From what I can figure, something happened on Yavin IV, something bad. He took up drinking, heavily.
ASTER
I wish there was something I could do…
INT - REGELLAS OPS - MORNING 16
OSIRIS, a man in black armor, with a white blindfold over his eyes, faces a
hologram of CALMIR.
OSIRIS
(Puzzled)
You are certain of this?
CALMIR
(Confident)
I have foreseen it!
OSIRIS
Then, they shall fail. My Interdictor will prevent their escape into Hyperspace, and I will order BOTH Star Destroyers to attack their ship.
CALMIR
No. You will allow them to land. They will lead me to the Vaquila.
INT - DEATHWIND COCKPIT - SPACE 17
ASTER, CARN, and VAL sit. They enter Regallas Space.
ASTER
They'll be sure to scan us.
CARN
If only you had seen us on Galuf 7…
ASTER
(To VAL) Galuf 7?
VAL
Don’t ask.
CARN
Squeaker, punch-up the readouts of that Ghtroc Bulk Freighter.
ASTER
What are you doing?
VAL
You've put us right behind a freighter's aft ventral thrusters. A "blind-spot"?
ASTER
Will that hide us from the freighter's sensors?
CARN
Not just theirs, we're also too close to the freighter to be registered on anyone else's scopes as a separate ship.
ASTER
Just be careful of the engine wash. We don't want to become a freighter fillet.
INT - REGELLAS DOCKING BAY 21 - MORNING 18
The DEATHWIND lands. Several CREW watch. BARRIN, a large man with stubble and oil stained clothing, enters.
CARN
Barrin! How are you doing?
BARRIN
You lying heap of scrap. You’ve got some nerve showing up here.
CARN
Yes, I do!
ASTER
This is your contact?
CARN
Yes, he is!
BARRIN
No. Whatever it is, the answer is no.
CARN
Barry, buddy, I haven't asked yet.
BARRIN
No.
CARN
I did what you asked last time, I didn't leave any evidence.
BARRIN
Because you incinerated it when you BLEW UP THE DOCKING BAY! The investigation took TWO WEEKS! Just turn around and go away.
CARN
Hey, hey, hey. Relax, this time I promise I won't make a sound.
BARRIN
The answer is still ‘No’.
CARN
AND… I'll triple your normal cut.
BARRIN
Thirty percent, huh? (PAUSE) You still haven’t paid me for the last time.
CARN
I’ll double what I owe you, and add it on.
BARRIN
Deal.
CARN and BARRIN shake hands.
ASTER
(To CARN) Don't forget the prisoners.
CARN
(To BARRIN) Oh, and I need to break out two prisoners.
BARRIN
What do they look like?
ASTER
Two gentlemen, tall, one’s older than the other.
BARRIN
Detention block 4, level 20.
CARN nods and turns to walk away.
BARRIN (CONT'D)
And, Carn…, not one sound.
INT - A TURBOLIFT - MIDDAY 19
VAL
So, Carn, how do you want to do this? Subtly or guns blazing?
CARN
Like you need to ask.
VAL
Silly me.
ASTER
Set for stun. They didn’t do anything wrong.
INT - DETENTION BLOCK – MIDDAY 20
CARN, VAL, and ASTER enter and fight the GUARDS. They win.
CARN
Very nice, if I do say so myself. Do you think anyone heard that?
VAL
Aster, get the guards’ weapons. Carn, see if you can find out where they took the prisoners’ weapons. I'll go find the prisoners.
CARN
Leave it to me.
ASTER
Got it.
JAGGER, the Lieutenant in charge of the detention block, stands, rubbing his
shoulder.
JAGGER
Carn, you weren't supposed to shoot me!
CARN
Sorry, about that Jagger.
ASTER
You know the Captain of the Guard on a first name basis!
CARN
Oh, yeah.
JAGGER
You know, I could probably tell you what you want to know. It’d be faster.
CARN
I'm looking for two New Republic officers… just recently arrived I assume.
JAGGER
That's funny; I thought you were here for Akbahr.
CARN
Akbahr is HERE?!
ASTER
(Confused)
Admiral Ackbar?
CARN
No, Akbahr Torrin. My brother.
ASTER
I thought he was dead.
CARN
So did I.
JAGGER
Recent arrival from Pentecol IV. Cell 138. (To VAL) You there! I think you'll find what you're looking for in cell 151.
VAL tries to unlock the door. He starts an Alarm.
CARN
What did you DO?
VAL
The door needs someone to enter a level 6 security access code.
JAGGER
Don't look at me; all I have is a level 4.
VAL
Then I guess I'll just have to use my own clearance.
CARN
What clearance?!
VAL activates his Lightsaber, and cuts open the door.
CARN (CONT'D)
Oh.
DAIS and PALTETH sit.
PALTETH
(To Dais) I told you I felt a Jedi close by.
VAL
I'm Val Lainli. Aster sent me here to rescue you.
DAIS
Aster’s alive? Is she here?
VAL
Yes.
DAIS
Let's get going. Did you find our weapons?
VAL
We're looking into it now.
DAIS, VAL, and PALTETH enter the control room.
ASTER
It's good to see you both alive again.
CARN
More lightsabers? What? You’re Jedi, too?
DAIS
(To CARN) You must be Deadeye. (To ASTER) We need to get to Coruscant as soon as possible. Where is your ship?
CARN
Docking bay 21.
DAIS
We haven't much time. Follow me.
CARN
No, wait, I've got to bail my brother first.
CARN exits.
PALTETH
(To VAL) Well, Lainli, you turned out just as I though you would. How have you been?
VAL
(Surprised)
You know me?
PALTETH
Of course. I never forget a face. You were at the Academy.
CARN opens a door. AKBAHR TORRIN, a man dressed in fashionable red clothes, sits.
AKBAHR
Here you are. I was beginning to think you’d never find me.
CARN
You gonna just sit there?
CARN and AKBAHR enter the control room.
CARN (CONT’D)
Can't anyone turn off that blasted alarm?
JAGGER
Sorry Carn, their door was sealed by Ramir Osiris himself.
VAL
Who?
JAGGER
One of Emperor Calmir’s right hand men.
AKBAHR
Blast! That means there'll be Stormtroopers here any minute.
DAIS
We should get moving.
CARN
Don't worry, old man, my ship's fast enough to jump the Big L before those TIEs get a piece of the show.
JAGGER
This refinery has been fitted with a tractor beam; you'll need to disable it before you can leave.
VAL
Leave that to me.
PALTETH
(To VAL) I'll go with you.
DAIS
Aster, the Codex may still be on the station. You and I will go to the Operations deck to find its whereabouts. (To CARN and AKBAHR) You two, get your ship ready. (To Everyone) We'll all meet back at docking bay 21. Let's move.
ALL exit except CARN and AKBAHR.
CARN
Who put him in charge?
CARN and AKBAHR exit.
INT - A TURBOLIFT - MIDDAY 21
ASTER
Where are we going?
DAIS
Down.
ASTER
I sure hope you know what you're doing.
DAIS
Don't worry. The Force will be my guide.
INT - A CORRIDOR - MIDDAY 22
VAL and PALTETH enter.
PALTETH
How far is the tractor beam station?
VAL
I have no idea; I've never raided an Imperial refinery before.
PALTETH
Stretch out with your feelings…
VAL
I can't. I never finished my training.
PALTETH
It's easier than you think. (PAUSE) Follow me.
INT - A CORRIDOR - MIDDAY 23
DAIS and ASTER enter.
DAIS
This must be the room.
ASTER
Good. On three… One, Two-
DAIS
Wait! (PAUSE) They know where coming. What we need is a distraction.
INT - A CORRIDOR - MIDDAY 24
CARN and AKBAHR enter and hide.
AKBAHR
This is not good.
CARN
What is it?
AKBAHR
These barrels, they're filled with fuel. One spark and we're toast.
CARN
Are you thinking what I'm thinking?
AKBAHR
I am, and I want it to stop.
CARN
(To Troopers) Hey! You looking for us?
TROOPER
Hold your fire!
AKBAHR holds a barrel. CARN aims his blaster at it.
CARN
One move and we all die!
AKBAHR
Isn't that a little obvious?
CARN (CONT'D)
NOW!!!
AKBAHR throws the barrel. It explodes. CARN and AKBAHR escape.
AKBAHR
Just like old times?
CARN
Absolutely.
INT - DOCKING BAY 21 - MIDDAY 25
BARRIN
I can't stress it enough. You have to strap down EVERYTHING! I don't care how heavy the crate may seem, in the Low Gravity Shaft, a simple nudge could send it tumbling. You were lucky this time.
CREWMAN
Sorry, Sir, it won't happen again.
Alarm.
BARRIN
I'm going to shoot him myself.
BARRIN and his CREW exit.
INT - A CORRIDOR - MIDDAY 26
ASTER
There's your distraction.
INTERCOM
Chemical Fires on Level 12. All repair crews to Level 12.
DAIS and ASTER enter the control room.
TROOPER
What are you doing here?
ASTER blasts him.
DAIS (CONT'D)
Hand me your comlink.
INT - A CONTROL ROOM - MIDDAY 27
VAL and PALTETH enter the tractor beam control room.
VAL
Here's the control room. Hide!
PALTETH and VAL hide.
VAL (CONT'D)
That was convenient.
They enter.
VAL (CONT'D)
The controls have been locked up.
6 Stormtroopers enter.
TROOPER
Hey, are you authorized to be here?
VAL
(Mind Trick)
Yes, we are.
TROOPER
All right.
PALTETH
(Mind Trick)
Perhaps you could give us a hand? The controls are locked up. Do you know the passcode?
TROOPER
Yeah. Step aside.
PALTETH
(Mind Trick)
Thank you. You should find those escaped prisoners.
TROOPER
(To his Unit) All right, double pace.
The Stormtroopers exit.
PALTETH
I see you learned something from the Academy.
DAIS (O.S.)
Master Palteth? Master Palteth, do you read me?
PALTETH
What is it, Dais?
DAIS (O.S.)
I know where the Codex is.
PALTETH
Where is it?
DAIS (O.S.)
Level 16, block 42.
VAL
We’re near there.
INT - A CONTROL ROOM - MIDDAY 28
PALTETH (O.S.)
Good work, Dais. Val and I will retrieve it. You take Aster to the ship. We’ll meet you there.
DAIS
Will do. (To ASTER) We need to get to the ship.
ASTER
Follow me.
ASTER and DAIS exit.
INT - A CONTROL ROOM – MIDDAY 29
VAL
Done. I've deactivated their tractor beam, and a few of their cannons.
PALTETH
Excellent. Now we need to get the Codex.
INT – A CORRIDOR – MIDDAY 30
VAL
What is so important about this Codex?
PALTETH
It holds the key to victory in this war.
PALTETH and VAL enter the Codex Room. They are out numbered and retreat.
VAL
We can take them.
PALTETH
No. It's not in there. (Into comlink) Dais, it was a trap. They were waiting for us.
DAIS (O.S.)
Get out of there. The Codex might not even be here. We'll meet you at the ship.
INT - DOCKING BAY 21 - MIDDAY 31
CARN and AKBAHR enter.
CARN
It's too quiet.
AKBAHR
There should at least be a skeleton crew here.
CARN
I have a bad feeling about this.
AKBAHR
Where are the others?
VAL and PALTETH enter.
CARN
Good of you to join us.
VAL
Why aren't we in the ship?
CARN
Hold on.
CARN (CONT'D)
(Into comlink) Squeaker, start the engines.
A large blaster targets the DEATHWIND.
CARN (CONT'D)
Oh, no you do NOT!
VAL hurls his lightsaber at the cannon, destroying it.
CARN (CONT'D)
Thanks, Val. That toy of yours comes in handy.
VAL & PALTETH
It's not a toy.
ASTER and DAIS enter.
CARN
Good, your here. Seal the door.
OSIRIS enters.
OSIRIS
My, my, you Jedi have caused quite a mess.
DAIS
Don't fire, Carn. If you do, you'll die.
OSIRIS
Perceptive. You should listen to your Jedi friend. He seems to be much wiser than you. Then again, that shouldn't be too hard.
DAIS
The rest of you, get to the ship. We'll handle this.
VAL
But I want to help.
DAIS
You can help by getting the ship ready.
DAIS and PALTETH duel OSIRIS.
INT - REGELLAS CENTRAL SHAFT - MORNING 32
DAIS and PALTETH duel OSIRIS all over the station.
OSIRIS
Impressive… for a Jedi.
OSIRIS traps PALTETH in a lift tube shaft.
OSIRIS (CONT'D)
Now it's just you and me!
OSIRIS duels DAIS and captures him.
INT - DEATHWIND COCKPIT - MORNING 33
CARN, ASTER, VAL and AKBAHR wait.
CARN
Great! We're here to rescue them, and they run off.
ASTER
Shut up Carn. If they get the Codex, the reward will be doubled.
CARN
I'm in no hurry.
AKBAHR
Reward? How much?
CARN hands AKBAHR a datapad.
CARN
That much.
AKBAHR
Maybe I could borrow a few?
CARN
What for?
AKBAHR
Well, I've got this 25,000 credit debt on my head, which is why I'm in here.
CARN
We'll pay off your debts, don't worry. Besides, I owe you after what you did for me on Galuf 7.
AKBAHR
Well, okay.
(PAUSE)
VAL
Aster, your comlink is set on silent distress.
ASTER
Dais still has my comlink.
CARN
If he's in trouble, you should go. Take the lift tube.
VAL
What about the three of you? There might be Stormtroopers.
CARN
We can handle them. Go!
VAL exits.
INT - REGELLAS LIFT TUBE - MORNING 34
VAL stands in a lift tube. PALETEH enters.
VAL
Master Palteth?
PALTETH
What are you doing here?
VAL
Your companion activated the silent alert on Aster’s comlink. I came down to help.
VAL and PALTETH enter the room.
VAL (CONT'D)
Master Palteth. The alert signal stopped.
PALTETH
He is one with the Force now.
PALTETH picks up DAIS’ lightsaber.
VAL
But Master! We can still-
PALTETH
The Codex is lost to us for now. We must retreat and return another time.
INT - DEATHWIND COCKPIT - MORNING 35
VAL and PALTETH enter.
VAL
Carn! Get us out of here!
CARN
Will do!
The DEATHWIND exits the docking bay. Scores of TIE fighters close in.
ASTER
Oh, boy.
CARN
That's a lot of TIEs
AKBAHR
That's a bloody awful lot of ties. Whatever I did, it wasn’t that bad, was it?
ASTER
They're not after you, Akbahr.
PALTETH
They're after me.
CARN
Aster, Akbahr! Man the turrets! Squeaker, plot a course out of here!
ASTER and AKBAHR exit. SQUEAKER chirps and whistles.
CARN (CONT'D)
I don't care where!
PALTETH
Coruscant.
CARN
Fine. Squeaker, take us to Coruscant.
VAL
What can we do?
CARN
You can pray! We're gonna need it!
CARN dog fights the TIEs.
ASTER
Carn, these deflector shields are taking quite a beating!
CARN
It'll be a few minutes before Squeaker can get the coordinates right.
AKBAHR
Just like Galuf 7.
CARN
Forget Galuf 7, this is more fun!
AKBAHR
I got one!
ASTER
How long until we make the Jump to Hyperspace?
CARN
Squeaker says 2 minutes.
ASTER
Can you buy us some time?
CARN
Hold on!
CARN pilots the DEATHWIND like a daredevil.
ASTER
Did you get that from Galuf 7?
CARN
No, I just made that one up! Here we go!
The DEATHWIND exits into Hyperspace.
INT - DEATHWIND LOUNGE - MORNING 36
CARN enters. ASTER, VAL, AKBAHR, and PALTETH sit.
CARN (CONT'D)
Well, that was some fancy flying if I do say so myself. (PAUSE) Wait a minute. We're missing someone, aren't we?
ASTER
Dais didn't make it.
CARN
And the Codex?
PALTETH
In the hands of Emperor Calmir.
CARN
I don't mean to be materialistic, but does this mean we're only getting paid half?
All glare at him.
INT - REGELLAS TORTURE CHAMBER - NIGHT 37
KAEL, ISIS, and OSIRIS torture DAIS. ISIS now has a cybernetic implant for an
eye.
KAEL
Why doesn't he scream?
ISIS
Because you're weak, Kael.
KAEL
At times, there is more strength in weakness. After all, EYE-sis, I can’t see from your point of view.
OSIRIS examines DAIS’ Orb.
OSIRIS
You can't hurt him.
ISIS
Oh, really? What do you know? You can't even see what we've done to him!
OSIRIS
And you can't see he’s beyond physical pain. The Force is strong with him.
CALMIR and SETT, a very tall man in black with black and violet tattoos, enter.
ISIS
Master!
CALMIR
Well, my servants. What have we here? The Jedi who didn't get away?
ISIS
This is the one who took my eye. I want his.
CALMIR
An eye for an eye, Isis? We are not so petty as that, are we?
CALMIR examines DAIS.
CALMIR (CONT'D)
You live. And, you're wondering why I've kept you alive. It's quite simple. I have a weakness. I need to gloat from time to time.
ISIS
Lord Calmir. We have a report you might be interested in.
CALMIR
It must be good; otherwise you would not interrupt me.
ISIS
The security camera caught this before the explosion on level 16.
A hologram shows CARN and AKBAHR’S escape.
CALMIR
Carn? It is you. It's been so long. (PAUSE) Yes, Jedi. I do know him. And I have plans for him. The Vaquila will be mine.
OSIRIS gives CALMIR the Codex.
CALMIR (CONT'D)
Which brings me back to my gloating. Exquisite, isn't it?
DAIS
Yes, it is.
DAIS escapes and steals KAEL’S lightsaber. ISIS and OSIRIS save CALMIR from
DAIS.
CALMIR
A valiant attempt. But, did you truly think you could overpower me?
ISIS and OSIRIS duel DAIS. DAIS wins.
ISIS
How did he become so strong?
SETT duels DAIS. SETT wins.
CALMIR
Very good, Sett. (To DAIS) Thank you, Jedi. You have been most helpful. Now I know what the Vaquila will do for me.
DAIS
The battle is yours, but the war is far from over.
CALMIR
You are truly a valiant soul. I admire your bravery, I really do. Sett, finish him.
SETT kills DAIS.
ISIS
Now, I’ll take his eyes.
CALMIR
NO, Ramir Isis! You will burn the body. Grant him the honor he as earned.
INT - DEATHWIND LOUNGE - DAY 38
PALTETH sits. VAL kneels. ASTER sits with AKBAHR at the dejarik table, playing
a game.
PALTETH
(To VAL) Concentrate. Remember, the Force is everywhere. Feel it flowing through you. Visualize the box. See it lift off the floor.
VAL tries to move the box, but fails.
VAL
(Frustrated)
Why can't I do it? I feel the Force, but it just doesn't work!!
PALTETH
Val Lainli, Master Luke once said that we are luminous beings, and that whatever our physical limitations may be, the Force will make up for… if we have patience.
CARN enters.
CARN
Well? How goes it?
PALTETH
It will take time.
VAL
Will you stay with me during that time? Stay and help?
PALTETH
There is little more you can learn from me, Val Lainli. You have a great gift, but something inside of you is holding you back. What you need now is patience.
CARN
Perhaps you could include me in your lessons?
(PAUSE)
PALTETH
And what would you want to learn from me?
CARN
I've seen Jedi do things that I never thought possible. It's not that I want to BE a Jedi, just learn how to fly like one.
PALTETH
You do not understand what you’re asking of me. You want to be a bird without wings. How can I give you power without the means to control it?
VAL
Please. Do it as a favor to me. I will take responsibility.
PALTETH
He is too old.
VAL
I was his age when I began my training.
(PAUSE)
PALTETH
Let us start with an exercise. Kneel, both of you. Close your eyes. Relax your mind. Listen to all the things around you. The hum of the Hyperdrive. The maneuvering jets recharging.
CARN hears CALMIR speak his name.
CARN
What were those voices?
PALTETH
You heard it already?
ASTER
He always did catch on quickly.
PALTETH
The voices you heard were from the Force. Quiet your mind and you can hear them speak to you.
INT - DEATHWIND COCKPIT - DAY 39
AKBAHR pilots. CARN, ASTER, and VAL sit.
CARN
Aster, could you go wake Palteth? We're almost there.
ASTER
Sure thing.
ASTER exits.
CARN
Val?
VAL
Yes, Carn?
CARN
What's happening to me? What are these things I'm feeling?
VAL
It's the Force. It's what I've lived alone with for so long.
CARN
I can sometimes hear those voices in my head. It's distracting to me.
VAL
Ignore them, for now. I will teach you which voices to listen to soon.
CARN
All right. Thanks for flying for me, Akbahr.
AKBAHR
Don't worry about it. I just don't like the idea of being in a ship piloted by a guy who hears voices in his head.
ASTER and PALTETH enter.
AKBAHR (CONT'D)
We're coming out of Hyperspace right now. You do have a plan for getting us past customs, right?
PALTETH
Leave that to me.
The DEATHWIND flies toward Coruscant.
PALTETH (CONT’D)
Fly alongside that one.
PALTETH points.
PALTETH (CONT’D)
Open a channel.
WOMAN'S VOICE (V.O.)
Unidentified craft. State your name and cargo.
PALTETH
This is Terran Palteth on urgent business. Transmitting clearance code now.
(PAUSE)
WOMAN'S VOICE (V.O.)
Proceed as usual, General. Welcome home.
EXT - CORUSCAUNT LANDING PLATFORM - DUSK 40
The DEATHWIND lands. PALTETH, CARN, ASTER, VAL, and AKBAHR enter.
MON MOTHMA, ADION and 4 bodyguards enter from a transport.
PALTETH
Your Highness.
PALTETH bows.
MON MOTHMA
General.
MON MOTHMA nods respectfully.
MON MOTHMA (CONT'D)
What news?
PALTETH
The Codex is lost.
MON MOTHMA
And Dais?
(PAUSE)
MON MOTHMA (CONT'D)
He was a good man. He died with honor. (PAUSE) Who are they?
PALTETH
They rescued me. This is Carn. He is the captain of this vessel. If not for him, I would be dead as well.
MON MOTHMA
It seems we owe you a debt of gratitude, Carn. Come with me, all of you. We have much to discuss.
ALL exit.
INT - MON MOTHMA'S OFFICE - EVENING 41
CARN, ASTER, AKBAHR, and VAL receive medals. PALTETH, ADION, and MON MOTHMA
present them.
MON MOTHMA
For bravery against hopeless odds, and rescuing General Palteth from certain death, The Republic awards you the Silver Sun. Wear it with honor.
ADION hands out 4 black cases.
CARN
(Whispers)
How much is this worth?
ASTER grinds her heel into CARN’S foot.
MON MOTHMA
Dismissed.
ASTER, CARN, VAL, and AKBAHR exit.
INT - OUTSIDE MON MOTHMA'S OFFICE - NIGHT 42
VAL, CARN, ASTER, and AKBAHR enter. Two guards stand watch.
CARN
So, how much IS this worth?
ASTER
It's the highest honor given to a civilian.
CARN
Well then. I'll hold on to it for a little while. Besides, I've a shipment of fuel to sell, right?
INT - MON MOTHMA’S OFFICE - NIGHT 43
PALTETH
Chancellor Mothma.
MON MOTHMA
You needn’t be so formal, Terran, What can I do for you?
PALTETH
I feel something is amiss… I need a favor.
MON MOTHMA
Name it.
ADION exits. MON MOTHMA activates a jamming switch.
PALTETH
I need Mirage Squadron.
MON MOTHMA
(Startled)
How did you know about them? No one is supposed to know. It officially does not exist.
PALTETH
Chancellor Mothma, the captain of this squadron is the son of my late apprentice.
MON MOTHMA
What need could you possibly have for… them?
PALTETH
My instincts have led me here, Chancellor. I have learned to trust the Force.
MON MOTHMA
I can give you any of Alpha, or Rogue Squadrons-
PALTETH
Mon… I am your Fleet General. You have left your ships and men to my charge because you trusted me… I’m asking you to trust me now.
MON MOTHMA
Terran, you really should have been a politician. You will keep …them… a secret.
PALTETH
You have my word on it.
MON MOTHMA turns off the jammers and turns on the intercom.
MON MOTHMA
Adion?
EXT - A CORUSCAUNT STREET - NIGHT 44
AKBAHR and CARN enter.
AKBAHR
Well, this paid off exceptionally well, didn't it?
CARN
Absolutely.
AKBAHR
What are you going to do with your share of the money?
CARN
I think the Deathwind could use an overhaul.
AKBAHR
Again?
CARN
But first, I'm going to court the most beautiful woman in the galaxy. (Into comlink) Aster?
CARN and AKBHAR exit. PLAN B enters.
MAN
That was him, all right. What do you want with him?
PLAN B
That is none of your concern.
MAN
Very well.
INT - CORUSCAUNT NIGHT CLUB - NIGHT 45
CORRIN WYNDRYDER and LILY GUIRE sit, eating dinner.
CORRIN
So there I was, being tailed by this imperial TIE. I couldn't shake 'em. My rear shields were failing, one clean shot, and I was toast.
LILY
(Interested)
What did you do?
CORRIN
The only thing I could do. I braked, hit full reverse. In his panic, he pulled up. Flew right into my sights.
LILY
And you blew him out of the sky. I love hearing your war stories.
CORRIN
I wish you were there with us that day. Where were you?
LILY
(Lovingly)
On assignment. I'd tell you more, but then I'd have to kill you.
CARN enters.
CORRIN
What is it, Lily?
LILY
Corrin, do you recognize that man?
CORRIN
No. Should I have?
LILY
Carn Torrin?
CORRIN shakes his head.
LILY (CONT'D)
Carn "Deadeye" Torrin?
CORRIN
(Unbelieving)
Deadeye? THAT'S Deadeye? Are you sure?
LILY
Yes. I make it my business to be sure.
CORRIN
So, that's Deadeye.
CARN sits at a table neighboring CORRIN’S.
CORRIN (CONT'D)
I'm going to go say 'hello.'
LILY
Is that wise?
CORRIN
I have a feeling he’d be a valuable friend.
CORRIN walks over to CARN.
CARN
I'm sorry. This table is reserved.
CORRIN
Carn Torrin?
CARN
That's my name. How did you-?
CORRIN
Your reputation precedes you.
CARN
(Grinning)
I try.
CORRIN
Do you remember Galuf 7?
CARN
Yes I do. Why do you ask?
CORRIN
Do you remember the pilot who tailed you but didn't fire?
CARN
(Hesitantly)
Yes.
CORRIN
The name's Corrin. You are the only pilot ever to shake me that wasn't supposed to.
CARN shakes CORRIN’S hand.
CARN
Corrin. That was some fancy flying you did back then.
CORRIN
I've gotten better.
CARN
I've always wanted to know why you didn't fire.
CORRIN
Those weren't my orders.
CARN
What WERE your orders?
CORRIN
I'm not at liberty-
ASTER enters wearing an expensive, form-fitting, red dress.
ASTER
Hello, Carn. Who is this?
CARN and CORRIN try to answer at the same time.
CARN
An old friend.
CORRIN
We just met.
They try again.
CARN
We just met.
CORRIN
An old friend. (PAUSE) I was just leaving anyway. It was a pleasure, both of you.
CARN
I hope we'll meet again.
CORRIN walks back to his table.
ASTER
Pleasant gentleman. Now where were we?
CARN
You were about to explain to me why you are in the most beautiful dress I've ever seen, and didn't tell me to get dressed up myself.
ASTER
First, I've always had my eye on this dress, and now, thanks to you I can afford it. Second, I'm taking a big risk wearing this. I haven't a single weapon on me. I feel naked. (PAUSE) Don't even think about it.
CARN
Sorry.
ASTER
In any case, if trouble followed us here and it ALWAYS DOES, it's best that one of us is prepared.
CARN
Meaning… Me.
ASTER
Well, I don’t see anyone else here.
CARN’S sees PLAN B.
CARN
If you will excuse me, I'll be right back.
ASTER
Come back soon.
CARN walks over to PLAN B.
CARN
(Whisper)
What's the matter?
PLAN B
(Whisper)
There are about 5 bounty hunters looking for Akbahr.
CARN
(Whisper)
Akbahr?
PLAN B
(Whisper)
They know he's with you. He'll be here soon. 50,000 and I'll handle them.
CARN
(Whisper)
50? Your usual is 75.
PLAN B
(Whisper)
I know, but this will be fun.
CARN
(Whisper)
Works for me. Here it is, up front, like always.
CARN leaves PLAN B and walks over to ASTER.
ASTER
What was that about?
CARN
Just some insurance.
ASTER
(Skeptical)
Really?
(PAUSE)
CARN
Why did you leave?
ASTER
When?
CARN
Three years ago. I thought I'd never see you again.
ASTER
I didn't think you were ready.
CARN
For what?
ASTER
For us. For me.
CARN
Was it something I said? Or did?
ASTER
We were young. I was scared.
CARN
Of what?
ASTER
That if we got too close, you'd leave me.
CARN
Oh. (PAUSE) I won't leave you.
ASTER
Do you promise?
CARN
I promise.
(PAUSE)
CARN (CONT'D)
Would you care to dance?
ASTER
I would love to.
ASTER and CARN dance. ADION enters.
CORRIN
What are you doing here?
ADION
The two of you have a joint assignment. Here are the briefings. Destroy them after reading them.
ADION gives them two datapads.
CORRIN
Dismissed.
ADION exits.
CORRIN (CONT'D)
(To LILY) Forget about it. We're here now. We'll worry about tomorrow when it comes.
LILY
OK. I'll just put these away.
CARN and ASTER finish dancing. VAL and AKBAHR enter.
AKBAHR
What's going on?
CARN
(Whisper)
The bounty on your head still stands. They want you.
AKBAHR
Ah. And our plan?
CARN
Plan A was to leave running, but that's changed.
AKBAHR
And, why has it changed?
CARN
Meet Plan B.
PLAN B stands between the Bounty Hunters and AKBAHR. PLAN B is about 7 feet
tall, with black body armor covering him from the neck down. A crown of horns
protrudes from under his black hair.
AKBAHR
Good Plan.
PLAN B attacks the Bounty Hunters. VAL captures one.
VAL
Don't move. (To AKBAHR) Take his weapons.
AKBAHR removes the Hunter’s weapons.
CORRIN
That's a big guy.
LILY
Sure can take a hit.
CORRIN
Can deal one, too. You know, it's our duty to put a stop this.
LILY
Let me finish my dinner first.
CORRIN
(Shrugs) OK.
A bounty hunter lands on CORRIN and LILY’S table.
LILY
Well, I'm done.
CORRIN
Me, too. (To BOUNTY HUNTER) Listen to me. You will get up, and you will walk out of here, and you will never come back. Got it?
He nods and exits.
LILY
One down.
CORRIN
Four to go.
AKBAHR disarms the human Bounty Hunter.
AKBAHR
You can go now.
VAL
Thank you for your cooperation.
That Bounty Hunter exits.
CORRIN
Two down.
LILY
Three to go.
PLAN B knocks out two more. The last one exits.
CORRIN
(To Himself)
And there go the last three.
LILY walks over to VAL and AKBAHR.
LILY
(To VAL & AKBAHR) I think it's best if you left now, before any questions are asked.
AKBAHR
And who are you?
LILY
Lily Guire, Planetary Security Force.
LILY, AKBAHR, and VAL exit. CORRIN reaches CARN and ASTER.
CORRIN
(To CARN & ASTER) I think we should leave, now.
CARN
I think you're right. Hey, big guy, time to go!
CARN, ASTER, CORRIN, and PLAN B exit. PLAN B carries the limp bodies of the
Bounty Hunters under his arms.
EXT - A CORUSCAUNT STREET - NIGHT 46
The HEROES enter. PLAN B holds the unconscious Bounty Hunters under his arms.
CORRIN
You handled yourselves pretty well in there. What did they want?
AKBAHR
They were after me.
CORRIN
Why you? Why so many?
AKBAHR
I owe the Pirates of Prexiar a sum of money.
CORRIN
And they set a bounty on your head. How much?
AKBAHR
25.
CARN
And first thing in the morning, we're going to pay them the money they want. Thanks for your help, Corrin.
CORRIN
It was my pleasure, Carn.
CORRIN looks up.
CORRIN (CONT'D)
Get DOWN!
DATHON TANAGRA, a man in new, red, Mandalorian Armor, snipes them from the top
of a building, at 150 stories up. The HEROES defend themselves. DATHON dives
down at them. PLAN B throws the Hunters at DATHON. DATHON dodges.
VAL
(To Himself)
This guy's good. How did Corrin sense him before me?
PLAN B fights DATHON.
PLAN B
RUN! I'LL HANDLE THIS!!!
CARN, ASTER, VAL, and AKBAHR exit. LILY and CORRIN exit.
EXT - CORUSCANT STREET - NIGHT 47
CARN
Who was that?
ASTER
His name is Dathon Tanagra, Bounty Hunter.
AKBAHR
Was he after me, too?
ASTER
Most likely.
CARN
I've never seen anyone move that fast.
AKBAHR
Either way, we'd better pay off those Pirates and soon.
ALL nod in agreement.
EXT - A DARK ALLEYWAY - NIGHT 48
CORRIN and LILY enter. LILY hands CORRIN his datapad.
CORRIN
Well, let's see what we've got here. (PAUSE) Seems serious.
LILY
Everything we do is.
CORRIN
No. This seems a little more important than usual.
LILY
Oh? What's it say?
CORRIN
Read it yourself.
LILY reads it.
LILY
Oh, my.
CORRIN
And yours?
LILY reads her own datapad.
LILY
The same.
CORRIN
A joint mission. It's been a while.
LILY
It will definitely be a change of pace for us. And it'll be wonderful working with you, again.
INT - DEATHWIND COCKPIT - MORNING 49
AKBAHR, CARN, VAL, and ASTER enter.
VAL
A Bacta Tank? You bought a Bacta Tank?
CARN
Yes, I did. And I bought a medical droid to go with it. You never know when it might come in handy.
AKBAHR exits into the cockpit.
ASTER
What do you care, Val? It's not like you're flying with us.
VAL
I'm not?
AKBAHR
Carn bought a second ship.
VAL
A ship? What kind of ship?
CARN
A one man fighter, X-wing class.
VAL
Really? And I can fly it?
CARN
Yep. It'll really improve our odds.
ASTER
What odds?
CARN
Instead of it being a million to one, it'll be a million to two. That doubles our chances.
ASTER
Riiight.
AKBAHR enters.
AKBAHR
Preflight systems are go, Carn. We're ready when you are.
VAL
I'll meet you in Orbit.
VAL exits.
AKBAHR
All right. Let's go.
INT - A HANGER - DAY 50
CORRIN contact juggles a glass ball. LILY watches.
LILY
That's a neat trick. Who taught you that?
CORRIN
Thanks. I taught myself. But this is something my father taught me. Don't tell anyone.
CORRIN uses the Force to hold the ball in mid-air.
LILY
Oh, wow! How did you do that?
CORRIN
My Father taught me a little about the Force before he died. He told me never to show anyone.
LILY
I promise I won't tell. Who was your father?
CORRIN
His name was Dais. He was a General during the War. He meant everything to me. He died when I was very young. This is all I have to remember him by.
He holds out his hand, the ball drops, and he catches it.
LILY
I wish I could have known him.
CORRIN
I wish you could have known him, too.
BIPH and TREV enter. BIPH is generally unkempt and smokes a Death Stick. TREV
is very muscular with short hair and an eye patch.
TREV
Well MY "dinky little ship" could fly laps around your lethargic piece of bantha fodder!
BIPH
Lethargic? LETHARGIC! I could out fly your ship with one after burner!
TREV
We'll see.
CORRIN
I see we're at it again?
LILY
There's only one way to settle this.
LILY draws two blasters.
LILY (CONT’D)
Back to back. Ten paces, turn, and fire. First one to die loses.
TREV
I don't want to kill him! Who would I brag to?
BIPH
Who says you'd win?
LILY holsters her blasters.
TREV
So, what’ve they got us doing this time? Stopping some new Dark Lord from taking control of the Empire and destroying civilization as we know it?
PALTETH and MON MOTHMA enter.
PALTETH
That is correct.
CORRIN, LILY, BIPH, and TREV stand at attention.
PALTETH (CONT'D)
At ease.
CORRIN, LILY, BIPH, and TREV stand at ease.
PALTETH (CONT'D)
So, you are Mirage Squadron.
CORRIN
Sir! Yes, sir!
PALTETH
Very good. You must be Corrin. A pleasure to finally meet you.
CORRIN
Thank you, Sir.
PALTETH
You four were selected because you are the best of the best. Hand picked, from a dozen candidates. You've all worked with each other before. You know how each other thinks, how each other acts. This will be necessary for your task ahead. (PAUSE) Corporal Trev Malcolm, Weapons Specialist. There isn't a weapon made you can't use.
TREV
Yes, sir.
PALTETH
Corporal Biph Ddooge, Demolitions. Once destroyed an entire Imperial encampment with a single explosive.
BIPH
Yes, sir.
PALTETH
Lieutenant Lily Guire, Espionage. Can talk herself into and out of any situation.
LILY
Yes, sir.
PALTETH
Captain Corrin Wyndryder, Squadron Commander. Your ability to improvise under pressure is impeccable. You've been selected to lead this group.
CORRIN
Yes, sir.
PALTETH
You’ve all been briefed on the mission at hand, so I needn't tell you that this will determine the fate of the Republic. Failure is not an option. Mon Mothma?
MON MOTHMA
Emperor Calmir has already seized the Codex. His search for the Addius Vaquila will be relentless. If he succeeds; if he ever possesses both the Codex and the Addius Vaquila, then all is lost. You must find the Vaquila first. Use any means necessary. Once the Vaquila is in your possession, contact General Palteth immediately for further instructions. You have your orders. And… may the Force be with you.
PALTETH (CONT'D)
Captain Wyndryder, I need to speak to you personally.
MON MOTHMA, LILY, BIPH, and TREV exit.
PALTETH
Captain of you Squadron, Ace of Aces, thrice decorated for going above and beyond the call of duty… A far cry from the boy I once knew.
CORRIN
Sir? You know me?
PALTETH
I’ve known you since you were this high. Now look at you, the spitting image of your father.
CORRIN
You knew my father?
PALTETH
Oh, yes. Your father and I have worked on many covert operations for the Republic.
CORRIN
You must be mistaken. My father died during the battle of Bakura. There are records-
PALTETH
There are records of your death, too.
CORRIN
Are you saying my father-?
PALTETH
Staged his death? Yes. Under-orders, as you were.
CORRIN
Then, is he alive?
PALTETH
This isn’t easy for me to tell you, but I’m afraid he was lost in the line of duty four days ago.
CORRIN drops the glass ball to the ground. It shatters.
CORRIN
(To himself) He was alive? All this time…
PALTETH
His only regret was not being able to give you this himself.
PALTETH gives DAIS’ lightsaber to CORRIN.
CORRIN
This is a…
PALTETH
Lightsaber.
INT - CALMIR’S PALACE - NIGHT 51
ISIS duels a fighter droid equipped with two lightsabers. OSIRIS enters.
OSIRIS
I thought I'd find you here.
ISIS
Where else would I be?
OSIRIS
Sett is with the master now. Kael is on assignment.
ISIS
Indeed.
ISIS destroys the droid.
OSIRIS
I sense you grow restless.
ISIS
I can't stand it. I need bloodshed.
OSIRIS
Patience was never your virtue, Isis.
ISIS
Osiris, I need to kill something. Not just anything. I need a challenge. I'm tired of all these weak, pathetic targets the master sends me against. I want to bathe my hands in the blood of a worthy adversary.
OSIRIS
And have you told the master of your plight?
ISIS
No.
OSIRIS
Perhaps you should.
ISIS
Perhaps I will.
EXT - A FOREST CLEARING - DAY 52
The DEATHWIND and the PLAGUEWIND land. ALL enter.
CARN
So, how do you like your ship?
VAL
It handles beautifully. I just don't know what all the buttons do, yet.
CARN
I know how that is.
AKBAHR
(Pointing) The Pirate encampment’s this way.
CARN
Well, let's get this over with. Aster, keep your eyes open.
(PAUSE)
VAL
Aster, let me borrow one of your blasters.
ASTER
What for? I thought you don't use blasters anymore.
VAL
I don't. But if they search us for weapons, I don't want them to find my lightsaber.
ASTER gives VAL a blaster.
ASTER
Good idea. Don't loose it.
VAL
Don't worry. I won't.
EXT - THE PIRATE CAMP - DAY 53
2 GUARD patrol the entrance. ALL hide.
AKBAHR
Well, what do we do now?
CARN
We walk right in.
VAL
Is that wise?
CARN
Probably not.
CARN shows himself.
GUARD
Hold it.
CARN
Hey, I'm on business.
GUARD
What kind of business?
CARN
Lucrative business. I'm here to pay off a debt.
GUARD
Hmmm. Very well.
CARN
It's all right guys, we can go in now.
GUARD
You didn't tell us you had company.
CARN
You didn't ask. They're with me.
GUARD
Fine. Follow me.
They enter, led by the GUARD.
ASTER
You've got to be kidding me.
CARN
What!?
ASTER
I can't believe you just did that. You could have gotten us killed!
CARN
Hey, I got us in didn't I?
VAL
Why do you take such foolish chances?
CARN
Without risk, there is no reward.
INT - THE PIRATES’ COMPLEX - DAY 54
CARN (CONT'D)
He must be in here.
They enter. VANGAR, the pirates’ leader, sees AKBAHR.
VANGAR
YOU!!
AKBAHR
Whoa! Hold on there!
VANGAR
You filthy, gutless, piece of Hutt slime. You've some nerve coming back here, under the circumstances.
AKBAHR
Yes we do.
VANGAR
Give me one good reason not to blast you all to cinders.
CARN
Because, this time, we’ve got the money.
VANGAR
With you?
CARN
Yes. With us.
VANGAR
Very well. As a sign of friendship, put your weapons on the table.
VAL
Will your men be doing the same?
VANGAR
Of course.
AKBAHR puts two blasters and a vibro-blade on the table.
CARN puts down two blasters.
ASTER puts down three thermal detonators, six blasters, two vibro-knives and a vibro-blade.
The pirates place their weapons on another table.
VAL puts down one blaster.
VANGAR (CONT'D)
Only one weapon?
VAL
I only need one weapon. Search me if you want to.
MAN searches VAL.
VAL (CONT'D)
(Mind Trick)
You won't find anything.
MAN
I didn't find anything.
VANGAR
Good. Sit.
They sit.
VANGAR (CONT'D)
Let's get straight to the point. 700,000. No less.
AKBAHR
700,000 credits? Why?
VANGAR
Blood interest.
AKBAHR
You should at least discount the times you caught us and threw us in various detention blocks.
CARN
If he did that, he'd have to pay us.
AKBAHR
I don't see anything wrong with that.
VANGAR
I grow weary of your banter. 700,000. Now.
CARN
Sure, here you go.
CARN hands VANGAR a credit transfer card.
VANGAR
A pleasure doing business with you. Kill them.
CARN
What? We had a deal.
VANGAR
I lied.
CARN
No, wait!
VAL draws his lightsaber.
VANGAR
I thought you said he wasn't armed!
MAN
He wasn't!
VANGAR
You idiot! (He decks MAN) He used Jedi Mind Trick. Kill them ALL!!
The HEROES battle the Pirates.
VAL
Get your weapons!
AKBAHR steals ASTER’S thermal detonator.
AKBAHR
Good idea!
ASTER
But I…
AKBAHR throws the detonator. The pirates retreat.
VAL
What did you do?
AKBAHR
We have five minutes to be a mile away from here.
VAL
(Horrified)
You didn't…
AKBAHR
I did.
ALL run out of the warehouse.
EXT - A FOREST - DAY 55
VAL
Let's take that.
ALL steal a skiff. AKBAHR pilots.
CARN
You know how to fly one of these things?
AKBAHR
Of course I do. Sort of.
CARN
Sort of?
They fly into the forest. VANGAR sees them.
VANGAR
Get them!
The Pirates chase the HEROES.
ASTER
Dump the crates; they’re slowing us down.
CARN
What's in these things?
ASTER
I don't care!
CARN opens a crate and sees a Light Repeater Blaster Rifle.
CARN
Oh!
CARN opens fire.
CARN (CONT'D)
Oh, yeah!
AKBAHR
What'd you find?
CARN
A new toy!
VANGAR’S ship takes off. The thermal detonator explodes.
CARN (CONT'D)
That could be a problem.
The HEROES defeat the Pirates.
AKBAHR
Everybody, JUMP!
The HEROES jump. The Skiff explodes.
CARN
What shot us?
VAL
I think I know.
AKBAHR
Oh, boy.
VAL fights an AT-PT. VAL destroys it, but is injured. AKBHAR attacks the other
AT-PT.
ASTER
Akbahr! That’s not helping!
CARN fights the same AT-PT.
ASTER (CONT’D)
That’s not helping either.
ASTER destroys the AT-PT.
ASTER (CONT’D)
That’s how it’s done. (PAUSE) Val! Are you all right?
VAL
Yeah, I'll be fine.
CARN
That was some fancy shooting, Aster.
ASTER
Thank you.
AKBAHR
We've got to go. We're not out of here yet.
INT - DEATHWIND COCKPIT - DAY 56
AKBAHR (CONT’D)
If we can make the jump to Hyperspace, we can outrun them.
CARN
Squeaker, how long until we can make the jump?
SQUEAKER chirps a couple times.
CARN (CONT'D)
We don't have five minutes.
The DEATHWIND shakes violently.
ASTER
He's shooting at us!
CARN
Both of you take the turrets! Return fire.
AKBAHR and ASTER exit.
VAL (O.S.)
Carn! I'll see if I can draw Vangar’s ship away from you.
The DEATHWIND and the PLAGUEWIND dogfight VANGAR'S ship. The DEATHWIND is hit.
VAL (O.S.)
Carn! You OK?
CARN
I don't think she can take another hit like that! I'm going to jump now!
VAL (O.S.)
Are you sure?
CARN
Hey, I'm a genius. I don't have time to worry about the little things… like physics.
The DEATHWIND enters Hyperspace. The Hyperdrive breaks.
AKBAHR
That was a NOT GOOD sound!!
ASTER
You broke it! You broke the HYPERDRIVE!!
CARN
Squeaker, see if you can stabilize us.
SQUEAKER uses its tools to stabilize the ship.
AKBAHR
Carn! You IDIOT! You nearly got us killed!
CARN
Hey, I've gotten us out of every situation I've gotten us into.
ASTER
At least we're alive, and we got away with it.
(PAUSE)
VAL (O.S.)
Carn! Is everybody all right over there?
CARN
Yeah, we're fine. But we'll need to find a place to repair the ship.
VAL (O.S.)
No problem. Dalmire's not far from here.
INT - AN ARMORED TRANSPORT - NIGHT 57
CORRIN, LILY, and TREV dress with hidden surveillance equipment by BIPH.
BIPH
Put these in your ear.
BIPH hands them tiny microphones. BIPH talks into a headset.
BIPH (CONT'D)
Test. Test. You good?
CORRIN
We're good. Lily, the guy we need to find is Imo Thear. He only speaks Ghentic, and we don't have a translator droid, so you'll have to improvise without any help from Biph.
LILY
Don't worry about me. I'll hold up my end.
CORRIN
Great. You'll take point. Trev and I will pose as your bodyguards.
TREV
They won't know what hit 'em.
CORRIN
All right. Let's go.
INT - A CASINO - NIGHT 58
LILY, CORRIN, and TREV enter. MAN enters.
MAN
May I help you miss?
LILY
Yes, I need to speak with Imo Thear. It's… business.
MAN
I understand. Who may I say is calling?
LILY
Lily Guire. If my name doesn't ring a bell, tell him Vigo Montei sent me.
MAN
Very good, miss.
MAN exits. MAN and IMO enter.
MAN (CONT'D)
He will see you now.
LILY
Thank you. (Ghentic) It is an honor to meet with you, Imo Thear.
IMO
(Ghentic)
The honor is mine. Won't you step into my office where we can talk, privately?
LILY
(Ghentic)
Of course.
INT - IMO'S CASINO OFFICE - NIGHT 59
LILY, CORRIN, TREV, IMO and 4 GUARDS enter.
IMO
(Ghentic)
Tell me, what interest does Montei have in my small operation?
LILY
(Ghentic)
As you know, Vigo Montei is a collector of antiquities. He believes that you may be in possession of an artifact known as the Addius Vaquila.
IMO
(Ghentic)
Perhaps. What does it look like?
LILY shows IMO a hologram.
IMO (CONT'D)
(Ghentic)
Oh. The Relic.
LILY
(Ghentic)
Do you have it?
IMO
(Ghentic)
Ah… no.
LILY
(Ghentic)
No?
IMO
(Ghentic)
I, ah, lost it in a Sabaac game.
LILY
(Ghentic)
To whom?
IMO
(Ghentic)
I can't tell you.
GUARDS capture LILY, CORRIN, and BIPH.
IMO (CONT'D)
(Ghentic)
Tell your muscle men 'no funny moves, or they're fried.'
BIPH (O.S.)
Lily, what's going on?
LILY
Imo says no funny moves.
CORRIN
Riiiight.
TREV
Warn Imo that this will only turn out bad for him.
LILY
(Ghentic)
This will only turn out badly for you.
IMO
(Ghentic)
I think not.
CORRIN and TREV kill the GUARDS.
LILY
(Ghentic)
Am I going to have to beat the information out of you? (Basic) Shark, break him.
TREV
Yes, my lady.
TREV beats up IMO.
LILY
(Ghentic)
Ready to talk yet?
IMO spits on LILY’S shoe.
LILY (CONT’D)
(Ghentic)
I don't think you understand the severity of your situation. (Basic) Corrin, if you please.
CORRIN
Yes, my lady.
CORRIN aims a blaster at IMO’S forehead.
IMO
(Ghentic)
I will die before I will tell you.
LILY’S says something untranslated.
IMO (CONT’D)
(Fearful)(Ghentic)
All right, all right. I'll talk.
LILY
Release him. (Ghentic) Now, talk.
IMO
(Ghentic)
Ralkir… his name was Ralkir. He held a particular interest in the Relic. He paid me 10 million credits to keep quiet about it. He didn’t want anyone to know.
BIPH (O.S.)
Did he say Ralkir? I know him!
LILY
(Ghentic)
You've been more than helpful.
IMO
(Ghentic)
Don't tell him I told you. You don’t know what he’ll do to me.
LILY
We're leaving.
IMO
(Ghentic)
Promise me you won't tell him!
LILY, CORRIN, and TREV exit.
IMO (CONT'D)
(Ghentic)
PLEASE!?!
INT - AN ARMORED TRANSPORT - NIGHT 60
CORRIN, LILY, and TREV enter.
BIPH
Lily? What did you do to him?
LILY
I scared him half to death.
BIPH
I don't know what you said to him, but that was truly beautiful. I've never seen anyone cry like a baby like that before.
TREV
Yeah. I'm glad you’re on our side.
INT - BENTENE TAVERN - NOON 61
CARN, ASTER, VAL, and AKBAHR enter. UUTIS sees them. OHTEM, one of UUTIS’
advisors, sits next to him.
UUTIS
Akbahr! We thought you were dead!
AKBAHR
And who told you that?
UUTIS points at CARN.
UUTIS
He did!
CARN
Well, I thought you were!
UUTIS
It's great to have you back.
AKBAHR
It's great to be back.
ASTER, VAL, AKBAHR, and CARN sit.
VAL
(To UUTIS) What news?
UUTIS
Ah. Well, ya see. It's been kinda quiet lately.
OHTEM
Well, that's not entirely true Uutis. Calmir’s on the move.
UUTIS
So I've ‘urd. You had better keep your head low, Val. I dun hear dat da new Emperor's a’hunt'n Jedi. He moves quickly. We don't even hear about it 'til it's too late.
OHTEM
And the Guild won't officially interfere. He'd wipe us all out.
VAL
I understand.
ASTER
I don't like the sound of it.
VAL
Neither do I. Carn, I'll need to go to your ship. I need to contact Master Palteth.
CARN
All right.
AKBAHR
Val, wait. (To UUTIS) Are there any reports of the Emperor being here on Bentene?
UUTIS
No. You heard anything, Perez?
OHTEM
No. The nearest report was from a moon colony about 8 days from here.
UUTIS
Don't worry. You'll be fine here.
ASTER
Be careful.
VAL
Don't worry. As long as I don't actually use the Force, they can't find me.
VAL exits.
INT - DEATHWIND COCKPIT - NOON 62
VAL enters. He talks to PALTETH’S hologram.
VAL
Master Palteth.
PALTETH
Val? What news?
VAL
Apparently Calmir is on the move. He's hunting Jedi.
PALTETH
Are you sure?
VAL
Positive.
PALTETH
This is not good. Val, I need you to find out what you can about the Addius Vaquila. My sources tell me a man named Ralkir has it.
VAL
Ralkir? I can ask.
PALTETH
Good. Keep me informed. I'll do what I can from this end. Palteth out.
PALTETH’S image fades away.
EXT - A DALMIRE STREET - NOON 63
VAL enters. RASHA XOC, a young Jedi, enters and runs into VAL.
RASHA
(Crying)
I'm sorry.
VAL
What's wrong?
RASHA
I… I… He's after me!!!
VAL
Who? Why are they after you?
RASHA
I don't know!
VAL
I'll help you. Don't cry.
RASHA
You can't help me. You'll leave me, like the others… He… He…
RASHA enters an alleyway. She screams. VAL enters the alley.
ISIS
Hello, little one. Miss me?
ISIS enters.
RASHA
No, please!
VAL
Leave her alone.
ISIS
(Mind Trick)
(To VAL) Go away. You never saw me.
VAL
Leave her alone!
ISIS
(Mind Trick)
I said, “Go away. You never saw me.”
VAL
And I said; “Leave her alone!”
ISIS
You're very strong willed, but you're only human.
ISIS draws his lightsaber. VAL draws his lightsaber.
ISIS (CONT'D)
A Jedi? Here? How delicious.
VAL
If you want her, you'll have to go through me.
ISIS
Is that all?
ISIS attacks VAL.
ISIS (CONT'D)
Perhaps you are the challenge I seek?
ISIS duels VAL. ISIS is winning.
ISIS (CONT'D)
How do you expect to beat me?
VAL
Like this.
VAL and RASHA escape.
ISIS
(Laughing Maniacally)
We will meet again, Jedi.
EXT - A DALMIRE STREET - NOON 64
VAL and RASHA enter.
VAL
We lost him.
RASHA
You saved me. You didn't leave me! Thank you. Thank you so very much.
VAL
You’re welcome. What's your name?
RASHA
Rasha, Rasha Xoc. And you are a Jedi Knight.
VAL
No. I'm not. I was going to be, but I…
RASHA
No. No, you are! You have to be a Jedi Knight! Only a Jedi Knight could even dare to stand up against that monster!
VAL
Who was that?
RASHA
Isis. He is on a rampage. They say he's one of the Emperor's men.
VAL
He's the one who's been hunting the Jedi? Then that means you…
RASHA
Yes. I’m a Jedi, too. But I’m only an apprentice. He slaughtered my master in front of me. I was helpless. And he let me run. It's only a matter of time before he finds me again. You’ve got to help me!
VAL
Rasha. I…
RASHA
Please! Where ever you're going, take me with you! I have no place left to go!
VAL
(Sighs)
All right. I will.
RASHA
Thank you.
VAL sees DATHON TANAGRA and several guards run by.
VAL
It’s going to be one of those days. (Into comlink) Carn? Do you read me? Carn!?
CARN (O.S.)
Yeah, I hear you. What is it?
VAL
Dathon Tanagra! He's here! And heading your way, fast!
CARN (O.S.)
It’s going to be one of those days. Thanks, Val.
RASHA
Who was that?
VAL
Somebody else who's hunting my friends. Come on!
VAL collapses, bleeding.
RASHA
(Surprised)
He hit you?
VAL
(Surprised)
I think so.
RASHA
What can I do?
VAL
(Weakly)
My ship… Get me to my ship… Docking Bay 38…
RASHA
All right, just hang in there. I won’t leave you.
VAL passes out.
INT - BENTENE TAVERN - NOON 65
ASTER
Carn, what is it?
CARN
It's Dathon. Uutis, my friends and I need disguises. Can you help?
UUTIS
But of course. In the back room, we have some guard armor. Covers your faces real good.
CARN
Thanks.
CARN, AKBAHR, and ASTER exit. They enter dressed as GUARDS.
AKBAHR
Here's what we'll do. I'll play drunk, and you guys walk me back to the ship.
CARN
Sounds like a plan.
DATHON and GUARDS enters. A GUARD unmasks ASTER.
GUARD
Asterella Nemur! (To CARN) Then that makes you…
A GUARD unmasks CARN.
GUARD (CONT'D)
Carn Torrin, you're coming with us.
CARN
I, what? Why me?
GUARD (CONT’D)
There is a large reward for you alive; so don't make any funny moves.
DATHON captures CARN.
ASTER
Who's the buyer?
AKBAHR
You're not after me?
ASTER
Who is the buyer?
GUARD
You don't need to know that.
ASTER
What do I do?
GUARD
Come along, now.
CARN
Aster, I…
ASTER kisses CARN. ASTER plants a picklock behind his ear.
ASTER
I love you.
CARN
I…
DATHON and CARN exit.
GUARD
And you two are coming with us!
AKBAHR
What? Why?
GUARD
You’re under arrest.
AKBAHR
What’s the charge?
GUARD
(Grinning)
Pick one.
The Guards knock out ASTER and AKBAHR.
INT - DETENTION HALL - MIDDAY 66
ASTER and AKBAHR sit in a dusty cell wearing binders.
AKBAHR
What happened to Val? Shouldn’t he have found us by now?
ASTER
I don’t know.
AKBAHR
Well, we gotta break out of here.
ASTER
And go where? The Hyperdrive is shot. And we don’t even know where they’re taking Carn.
AKBAHR
Well, if we don’t break out, we’ll never find out, will we?
ASTER
I guess you have a point.
ASTER picks her binders.
AKBAHR
That’s a neat trick. Want to toss me one?
AKBAHR picks his binders.
ASTER
I put one on Carn. I just hope he finds it. Now we need to break out of here.
AKBAHR
Leave that to me. (To GUARD) Hey you, the Mook in the uniform! Get over here!
AKBAHR knocks out a GUARD.
GUARD
Hey! Stop him!
AKBAHR shoots the GUARDS.
ASTER
Good job. Let’s go.
EXT - CITY OUTSKIRTS - AFTERNOON 67
ASTER and AKBAHR enter on a mesa. Below, DATHON and CARN enter. OSIRIS waits
for them.
AKBAHR
Aster, what can you see?
ASTER
It's Dathon. And he's still got Carn. He's delivering him.
AKBHAR
To who?
ASTER sees OSIRIS with her eyepiece.
ASTER
It's him!
AKBAHR
Who?
ASTER gives AKBAHR her eyepiece.
AKBAHR (CONT’D)
That's the guy back on Regellas. What's he want with Carn? You don’t think he’s still upset about the little explosion, do you?
ASTER
I don't know.
AKBAHR
And why is he looking directly at us?
ASTER and AKABHAR hide.
ASTER
(Whispers)
How could he see us? He's blind!
AKBAHR
I don't know. I've got a bad feeling about this.
ISIS enters below.
AKBAHR (CONT'D)
Now there are two of them. We've got to go.
ISIS, OSIRIS, and CARN exit in ISIS’ SHIP.
AKBAHR (CONT'D)
I have a VERY bad feeling about this.
INT - DEATHWIND CORRIDOR - AFTERNOON 68
AKBAHR and ASTER enter. RASHA enters.
AKBAHR
Who are you? And what are you doing on my ship?
RASHA
I… I…
AKBAHR
I SAID “WHO ARE YOU!?”
VAL enters.
VAL
Her name is Rasha… and she saved my life.
AKBAHR
I’m sorry; I’ve had a really bad day.
VAL
Tell me about it.
INT - DEATHWIND LOUNGE - AFTERNOON 69
AKBAHR
Well, the Hyperdrive’s still broke.
ASTER
Even if it was fixed, where would we go? We don't know where they've taken him.
RASHA
Well, if what you say is true, then it's the Emperor that wants your friend.
VAL
What makes you so sure?
RASHA
Isis is only the Emperor’s lackey. He doesn't do anything without the Emperor’s permission.
VAL
A lackey…
RASHA
It seems to me, that in order to find your friend, you'll have to find the Emperor first.
ASTER
She's right.
AKBAHR
But, he could be anywhere.
ASTER
Then we'll have to find a way to get him to come to us.
VAL
The Vaquila.
AKBAHR
Gesundheit.
VAL
No, no, no. The Addius Vaquila. If we find it first, Emperor Calmir will be sure to find us. Then we can rescue Carn.
ASTER
But we don't even know where that is!
VAL
Master Palteth said it was in the hands of a man named Ralkir.
AKBAHR
Ralkir? I know him! He owes me money! A LOT of it!
VAL
Well, now that we know where it is, how do we get there?
ASTER
Perez has a ship. I can talk him into it.
VAL
All right. NOW we have a plan.
INT - ISIS’ SHIP - SPACE 70
ISIS pilots. CARN is knocked out. OSIRIS talks with CALMIR’S hologram.
CALMIR
Is everything proceeding according to plan?
OSIRIS
Yes, my master. We have him.
CALMIR
And his companions?
OSIRIS
They know we have him. They will be looking.
CALMIR
Excellent. (To ISIS) And your hunt?
ISIS
It goes exceptionally well, my master.
CALMIR
And the two Jedi you allowed to escape?
ISIS
I… I'm sorry.
CALMIR
Do not worry my loyal servant. In time, they will come to you.
ISIS
Yes, my master.
CALMIR
Kael has informed me that the Addius Vaquila will soon be in her possession. Everything is proceeding as I have planned.
INT - AN ARMORED TRANSPORT - DUSK 71
BIPH sits, smoking. CORRIN enters.
CORRIN
What'cha thinking?
BIPH
Well. Here are the guards. A small explosive here, here, and here would create a distraction. That would give us two minutes to locate the Vaquila, acquire it, and leave without anyone noticing.
CORRIN
Where do you think it could be?
BIPH
Well. He has a vault here, and here. It could be in either one.
CORRIN
Well, we won't have time to go looking. As soon as you can tell me what vault it's in, we go. In the meantime, I want you to set up those explosives. I don't want them found.
TREV enters.
BIPH
Let me check my charts again.
TREV flips a coin, Biph sees it.
BIPH
It’s in this one.
CORRIN
Trev, keep an eye on these monitors. The Vaquila is going to be inside one of these two vaults. I want to know which one. I’m sending Biph to go plant explosives, keep an eye on him, too.
TREV
Will do, capt'n
BIPH exits. LILY enters from pilot area.
LILY
The comm channel is secure, Corrin. No one can trace your call.
CORRIN
Thank you, Lily.
CORRIN enters the pilot chamber. He speaks with PALTETH’S hologram.
CORRIN (CONT'D)
General Palteth.
PALTETH
Yes, Corrin. I've been expecting to hear from you.
CORRIN
We've located the Vaquila. It's only a matter of time before it's in our possession.
PALTETH
Excellent. Be careful, my friend. You tread on dangerous ground.
CORRIN
I will. Corrin out.
TREV
There it is!
CORRIN
The Vaquila?
TREV
Yes! Behind door number two!
CORRIN
Good work. Biph?
BIPH (O.S.)
Yeah, boss?
CORRIN
We have a positive ID on the target. Return as soon as you've set the last explosive.
BIPH (O.S.)
Will do.
CORRIN
Good. We'll be out of here soon.
BIPH enters.
CORRIN (CONT'D)
That didn't take long.
BIPH
What can I say? I'm good.
CORRIN
Are we ready to go?
TREV
Lock and load.
CORRIN
All right; on three, detonate the explosives.
BIPH
One… Two…
CORRIN
Abort!
BIPH
What? Why?
CORRIN
It's the Jedi from Coruscant.
LILY
Val Lainli? It is him.
CORRIN
And he's got company.
BIPH
What do we do, boss?
CORRIN
Trev, Biph, you stay here and wait for orders. Lily, you come with me. We'll have to improvise. When I give the order, detonate the explosives, and come in, guns blazing.
TREV
I like that part.
CORRIN and LILY exit.
EXT - RALKIR’S BASE - DUSK 72
VAL, RASHA, ASTER, AKBAHR, and OHTEM enter. A GUARD stops them.
VAL
I need to speak with Ralkir.
GUARD
No one goes in.
VAL
(Mind Trick)
You will let us in.
GUARD
I will let you in.
INT - RALKIR’S BASE - DUSK 73
The GUARD escorts the HEROES to RALKIR. RALKIR sits in a throne. Behind him,
RAE’CHELL, a Nightsister, stands in the shadows.
GUARD
A man's here to see you, Ralkir.
RALKIR
I thought I told you to admit no one.
VAL
I have urgent business.
GUARD
He has urgent business.
RALKIR
Go back to your post. (To VAL) And who might you be?
The GUARD exits.
VAL
My name is Val. I understand you are a collector of antiquities.
RALKIR
You might say that.
VAL
I also understand that you recently acquired a small artifact.
RALKIR
I have acquired many artifacts. You'll have to be more specific.
VAL
The Addius Vaquila. You have it. I want it.
RALKIR
I don't think so.
VAL
You will give it to me, now.
LILY and CORRIN enter.
LILY
I'm afraid my friend here is a little… presumptuous. He doesn't have the tact I've tried to teach him. Please forgive him.
RALKIR
Good help is so hard to find.
LILY
Isn't it? Allow me to give you my proposition…
CORRIN
(Whisper)
You're here for the Vaquila, too?
ASTER
(Whisper)
Yes. Who are you people?
CORRIN
(Whisper)
Mercenaries for hire. Who sent you?
ASTER
(Whisper)
Palteth.
CORRIN
(Whisper)
General Palteth?
ASTER
(Whisper)
Yeah.
CORRIN
(Whisper)
Then we're on the same level. I've been in contact with Palteth since his return to Coruscant.
LILY
…So, what can I do for you?
RALKIR
I'm sorry. Despite your apparent desperation for the artifact, I cannot part with it. Now I'm going to have to ask you to leave.
VAL
(Mind Trick)
You will give the Vaquila to me.
RALKIR
I will…
RAE'CHELL
Master.
RALKIR
Yes, my lady?
RAE'CHELL
I fear you're falling prey to a Jedi Mind Trick.
RALKIR
A Jedi? Thank you, my dear. (To VAL) I'm honored that I've attracted the attentions of the illustrious Jedi, but I’m afraid I can't allow you to leave here alive. Kill them all.
CORRIN
(Into comlink) Biph, NOW!!!
BIPH detonates the explosives.
RALKIR
How DARE you!!!
RAE'CHELL
You must get the master out of here.
2 GUARDS and RALKIR exit.
The HEROES battle RALKIR’S MEN. BIPH and TREV enter.
CORRIN
Biph! I want you to get Lily out of here. Get to the transport. We'll need a way out. Go!
BIPH
Got it, boss!
BIPH and LILY exit.
OHTEM
This wasn’t part of the deal!
OHTEM exits.
VAL
Rasha! Go with them!
RASHA exits.
CORRIN
Trev, I'm going to get the Vaquila. Cover me.
ASTER
I'll cover you!
CORRIN
All right, you cover me. Trev, stay here and keep them occupied.
TREV
Come back alive.
CORRIN and ASTER exit.
AKBAHR
(To TREV) You with Corrin?
TREV
Yes, I am.
TREV kills a GUARD.
AKBAHR
You’re pretty good with that.
TREV
You’re not too bad yourself.
INT - AN ESCAPTE TUNNEL - DUSK 74
RAE'CHELL enters. VAL enters.
RAE'CHELL
A Jedi Knight. I've dreamed of this moment for ages.
RAE’CHELL draws her sword.
RAE'CHELL (CONT'D)
It's a pity we have to meet like this.
VAL
Who are you?
RAE'CHELL
I am Rae'Chell, Daughter of Rae'Kal. Nightsister of Dathomir.
VAL
A Nightsister? I've heard of your kind.
RAE'CHELL
Prepare to die, Jedi.
RAE'CHELL attacks VAL.
RAE'CHELL (CONT'D)
As you can see, Jedi, I am strong in the ways of the Force. My blade is empowered by the Dark Side, so that even your Jedi weapon cannot sever it.
RAE’CHELL duels VAL.
VAL
You talk too much.
INT - RALKIR’S VAULT - DUSK 75
CORRIN and ASTER enter.
CORRIN
The Vaquila is in here.
ASTER
Do you know the combination?
CORRIN
Haven't a clue.
ASTER
Do you have any explosives?
CORRIN
No, why?
ASTER
It's a class five magnalock. 16 digits. You'll never open it.
CORRIN opens the vault.
ASTER (CONT'D)
How did you…?
CORRIN
Skills learned from a misspent youth. (Grabs the Vaquila) I've got it. Let's go.
INT - RALKIR’S BASE - DUSK 76
VAL duels RAE’CHELL. VAL breaks RAE’CHELL’S sword.
VAL
You were saying?
RASHA enters with the armored transport. RAE’CHELL escapes.
RASHA
Hop in!
CORRIN
What happened to Biph?
The HEROES enter the transport.
CORRIN (CONT'D)
We have it.
RASHA
That’s it?
INT - CALMIR’S TEMPLE - NIGHT 77
CARN sleeps on the ground. He wakes up.
CARN
Great. Now where am I? Aster. She… I… Now I remember.
CARN finds the lockpick behind his ear.
CARN (CONT'D)
(Surprised)
Hello. What have we here? Aster, you DO love me.
CARN picks his binders.
CARN (CONT'D)
What? No guard?
CARN exits.
INT - CALMIR’S THRONE ROOM - NIGHT 78
CARN enters. He sees CALMIR, SETT, and dozens of attendants. CALMIR applauds
CARN mockingly.
CALMIR
Well done, Carn. Well done. Your fifteen minutes late.
INT - AN ARMORED TRANSPORT - DAY 79
TREV bandages BIPH'S wounds.
TREV
You’re lookin' real good, bro'. You're gonna be fine. Remember the explosion you made on Perrial? You made the fuse too short. You looked something awful, but you pulled through. This? This ain't nothin'
CORRIN leans over to BIPH.
CORRIN
Biph, where's Lily?
BIPH
They took her.
CORRIN
They? They who?
RASHA
Isis. His name was Isis.
VAL
Isis? Isn't that the guy who was hunting you?
RASHA
Yes. I hid when I saw them. I didn't know what to do.
CORRIN
You did the right thing. They would have killed you.
RASHA points at BIPH.
RASHA
But I don't understand why they didn't kill him?
CORRIN
They needed a messenger, and one was enough. What else did you see?
RASHA
He was with someone else.
AKBAHR
Another one? Did he have a blind fold?
RASHA
Yes! Yes, he did! But it looked like he didn't need it.
AKBAHR
They already have Carn. What do they want with Lily?
CORRIN
He has Carn?
AKBAHR
Yeah…
CORRIN
That doesn't make sense. Carn isn't a very high roller. There's something else here...
ASTER
Where's Ohtem?
TREV
Who?
ASTER
Ohtem. The pilot who brought us here.
RASHA
They killed him and destroyed his ship. We don't have a way off this planet.
CORRIN
You can come with us.
VAL
We knew that Calmir would find us if we found the Vaquila. Now that we have it-
CORRIN
We?
VAL
He's got both Carn and Lily. You need us just as much as we need you.
CORRIN
Agreed. What do you propose?
VAL
We'll need to find someone who can contact Calmir.
AKBAHR
I have an idea.
INT - CALMIR'S
TEMPLE - NIGHT
80
CARN stands in front of CALMIR and his audience.
CARN
Who are you?
CALMIR
A man of vision. I am so glad you are safe.
CARN
No thanks to you.
CALMIR
Why Carn, I have gone through a lot of trouble to rescue you.
CARN
Rescue me! Rescue me from what?
CALMIR
The influence of the Jedi.
CARN
The Jedi's power flows from the Light Side of the Force, aiding him in the defense of truth, justice, education and peace. The only rescue I need is from mynocks like your errand boys here, who apparently use the Dark Side.
CALMIR
Dark Side? Light Side? The Jedi have done far more damage than I thought.
CARN
What are you talking about?
CALMIR
There is no Dark Side, Light Side nonsense. The Force is an energy field created by all living things... It is a tool, just like a starship, a blaster, or even a hydrospanner, but we don't worship them. The Jedi have created this convoluted religion to keep control over their subjects. You see, by limiting their student's growth, they are assured to never have a pupil surpass them. There is no Dark Side, there is no Light Side. The Force gives you power based on the strength of emotions you use. Anger, fear, aggression, love, devotion, these are the strongest and most powerful.
CARN
Yeah, and I'm Han Solo!
CALMIR
Val Lainli never told you why he dropped out of the academy, did he?
CARN
I know enough.
CALMIR
Do you?
CARN
He didn't think he could cut it, that's all. And there's nothing you can say to make me believe he was psychologically manipulated!
CALMIR
No, you've got it backwards. Val was too smart. The Jedi teach the Force, but entwine it in a web of religious babble to control their students...or should I say their thralls. Val Lainli, however, was smarter. He couldn't be enslaved, so they arranged for him to become a failure. Val may have escaped them, but he will forever be haunted by the guilt they designed for him.
CARN
… Val? …
CALMIR
Have you noticed any reluctance in him to share academy experiences, or to just simply carry on a Force-related conversation?
CARN
He rarely speaks about...Val...It can't...
CALMIR
--Be true? I'm sorry, Carn, but the Jedi are a vast and powerful organization, capable of influencing the government at its highest levels. ...If you care for your friend, you will join me and help Val.
CARN
But what can I do? I'm just a freighter pilot.
CALMIR
Don't underestimate the power of the Force. I will teach you all you need to know. I will teach you how to use the Force without all the convoluted religion...
CALMIR hands a lightsaber to CARN.
CALMIR (CONT'D)
...the power without the nonsense. Together, we can save Val.
CARN takes the lightsaber.
INT - DALMIRE TAVERN - DAY 81
CORRIN, VAL, AKBAHR, ASTER, RASHA, and TREV stand outside the tavern.
CORRIN
Good, he's in there. Why don't you just use your mind trick to get him to help us?
VAL
No. Something this important must be on his own initiative. My instincts tell me he's not our enemy.
CORRIN
If he is our enemy, stall him. We'll try to find his ship, and any information he may have on Calmir's location. Good luck.
VAL enters. He walks up behind DATHON. DATHON points a blaster at VAL.
VAL
We are men of business. I have no quarrel with you, just your employer. Let me buy you a drink.
DATHON puts away his blaster. VAL sits.
EXT - DALMIRE STREETS - DAY 82
The HEORES enter. BIPH is in the transport.
CORRIN
Biph, did you find the ship?
BIPH (O.S.)
Yeah, the city computer says it’s in docking bay 87… unless it’s registered under a different prefix.
CORRIN
Got it. It’s not that far from here.
A GUARD stands watch.
TREV
Blast. A rent-a-guard.
CORRIN
We need a diversion.
ALL look at RASHA
RASHA
What? (PAUSE) No, no, no. I haven’t learned THAT trick yet.
AKBAHR
You’re a woman. You were born with all kinds of tricks.
RASHA walks up to the GUARD.
RASHA
(Shyly)
Hello.
GUARD
Hello.
RASHA
(Sweetly)
Would you believe me if I said I was part of a strike force that sent me to distract you while they went in for the goods?
GUARD
Do you want me to?
RASHA
Better take me in for questioning, then.
GUARD
Yes, ma’am.
RASHA paralyzes GUARD with a Tazer.
RASHA
That was so humiliating.
AKBAHR
I thought you were great.
RASHA throws the Tazer at AKBAHR. AKBAHR catches it.
AKBAHR (CONT’D)
Careful with that.
CORRIN enters the empty docking bay.
CORRIN
Biph?
INT - DALMIRE TAVERN - DAY 83
VAL
But to be honest, the real reason I’m here is to find where your employer is keeping my friend. You weren’t paid to keep quiet about that, were you?
DATHON stares at VAL.
VAL (CONT’D)
Oh, you were. I can understand that. This war's made it hard to make a living. You just have to do what it takes to survive.
DATHON
Doesn't everybody?
VAL
No, actually. There are those who give without any thought of reward, and they grow stronger helping each other. Like the Eeti Coor and their relations with the Vasagrim. Stronger as a whole than either one apart.
DATHON nods his head, slowly. VAL gives DATHON all his credits.
VAL
Here, take this.
DATHON
I don't take bribes.
VAL
It's a gift. Use it well, my friend.
VAL gets up to leave.
DATHON
Wait.
EXT - DOCKING BAY - DAY 84
ASTER, AKBAHR, RASHA, TREV, and CORRIN wander the empty docking bay.
BIPH (O.S.)
I told you, it's there!
CORRIN
Where!?
BIPH (O.S.)
It's a meter in front of you!
CORRIN
Biph, put the coin down, go to the monitor, and look for yourself.
BIPH (O.S.)
Trev has my coin.
TREV
Is he using that thing right?
CORRIN
I don't know.
TREV
Biph! There's nothing here!
BIPH (O.S.)
I AM reading it right. You're right there next to it.
TREV walks across the landing bay.
TREV
Biph, where am I?
BIPH (O.S.)
You're on the other side.
TREV
Very good. The ship isn't here.
VAL and DATHON enter.
VAL
Oh, yes it is.
DATHON’S ship, the STALKER II, visually de-cloaks.
TREV
Hey, capt'n. Why don't we have
one of these?
INT - AN ARMORED TRANSPORT - DAY 85
CORRIN, DATHON, and VAL enter. BIPH sits.
CORRIN
It's through here.
BIPH
You sure this is all right, boss? Letting all these people in here?
CORRIN
Trust me. I know what I'm doing. I'm going to contact the Emperor. I need you to trace it.
BIPH
Sure, boss. Sure.
DATHON
He's ready.
CORRIN
Thank you, again. You don’t know what this means to me.
DATHON nods and exits. CORRIN talks to CALMIR’S hologram.
CALMIR
I was expecting Dathon but you will do. What's your name?
CORRIN
Corrin.
CALMIR
Corrin… Corrin Wyndryder? Yes, that's your name, isn't it? You look just like your father.
CORRIN
(Furious)
How dare you speak of my father.
CALMIR
You should be proud of him. He died valiantly.
CORRIN
Enough!
CALMIR
Very well. I know why you called. Do you have it?
CORRIN
Perhaps you mean this?
CORRIN shows CALMIR the Vaquila.
CALMIR
Excellent. You will bring it to me.
CORRIN
What makes you so sure?
CALMIR
This does.
SETT appears, holding LILY against her will.
CORRIN
You slimy-
CALMIR
Ah, ah, ah. Let's not be vulgar. I have what you want. You have what I want. I expect you will not disappoint me.
SETT and LILY exit.
CORRIN
Where do I meet you?
CALMIR
Come now. We both know you've been tracing this transmission. You already know where I am. I'm not going anywhere.
INT - CALMIR'S TEMPLE - NIGHT 86
CALMIR sits and talks with CORRIN’S hologram.
CALMIR
And feel free to invite your Jedi friend, Val, along. I have something of his, too.
CALMIR ends transmission. CARN kneels, watching.
CALMIR (CONT'D)
Continue your training.
CARN
Did you have to kidnap her?
CALMIR
I assure you. That was just for show. She's receiving the best of care here. Continue.
CARN trains.
CALMIR (CONT'D)
Yes. Yes. Feel the Force swelling in you. Bend it to your will.
CARN
Bend it to my will?
CALMIR
There is something you must learn about the Force. Those who have it must either bend it to their will, or be driven mad. There is no other way.
CARN
Hmmm.
SETT and KAEL enter. CARN trains.
CALMIR
Good. Use your emotions. Use them to fuel your powers.
CARN
(Breathing Heavily)
I could feel it. I could feel the power.
CALMIR
Good. Good. You have done well against these remotes. But that is not enough.
SETT steps forward and disrobes. His body is covered with solid black with dark
violet tattoos. Behind his back he carries his Lightsaber. He unhooks it and
activates it. The handle is two feet long, with a four foot red blade.
CALMIR (CONT'D)
Carn, this is my son, Calheir Sett. He will show you the true power the Force can give you.
SETT duels CARN. CARN drops his lightsaber.
CALMIR (CONT'D)
You're going to want to hold on to this.
CALMIR hands CARN his lightsaber.
CALMIR (CONT'D)
AGAIN!!
SETT and CARN duel.
SETT
(Whisper)
This is where you die.
SETT kills CARN.
CALMIR
You killed him. You deliberately killed him. My dear son, do not forget who he is. (PAUSE) I am very disappointed with you. Never disobey me again.
CALMIR brings CARN back to life.
CARN
Was I...?
CALMIR
Dead? No.
INT - A HANGER - DAY 87
TREV
Of course, the Model 43 has that enhanced cooling nozzle.
AKBAHR
But what good does it do? It's only a semi-automatic. If you ask me, it's a waste of space.
TREV
True, but when you put it on a 22 Q...
AKBAHR
A 22 Q? That would work, wouldn't it?
TREV
Especially with the class B magazine.
AKBAHR
Will a class B fit in a 22 Q?
TREV
Normally, no. But take a look at this.
ASTER, RASHA, and BIPH enter.
ASTER
How's the bandage?
BIPH
It itches a little.
ASTER
It'll do that.
BIPH
Yeah. I don't think I ever thanked you properly for saving me, Rasha.
RASHA
I wish I could have done more.
BIPH
So do I, but don't worry about it, cutie. Well, you know our story, The Republic hired us to do a job for them; but I don't really know your stories.
ASTER
I had been working for the Republic as a freelance pilot. I guess it's just my dedication to the job.
BIPH
And your friends. Yeah, I heard about Carn. We'll get 'm back. We've never lost yet. Now what about you, cutie? How did you get mixed up in all this?
RASHA
Well, it's a long story, but it mostly involves running into Val. Where is he, anyway?
BIPH
He's over there, talking to the boss. I wouldn't disturb them right now. Corrin's a little shaken about Lily.
RASHA
I can understand that.
BIPH
Long story, you say? Well, we've got plenty of time.
RASHA
It started about a month ago. I was on...
CORRIN stands beside a Y-wing. VAL enters.
VAL
This is her ship, isn't it?
CORRIN
Yeah. You should see her fly. Poetry in motion. Flying was like a dance to her.
VAL
You really love her, don't you?
CORRIN
I try not to mix business with pleasure. But, why her?
VAL
Calmir seems to know exactly where to hit us.
CORRIN nods.
CORRIN
Is that your ship?
VAL
That's right.
CORRIN
You know how to fly that thing?
VAL
I can hold my own.
VAL spots the Lightsaber hanging on CORRIN'S belt.
VAL (CONT'D)
You know how to use that thing?
CORRIN glances at his Lightsaber, looks at VAL, and smiles.
INT - VAL'S QUARTERS - DAY 88
Inside VAL'S quarters, CORRIN and VAL seem to be talking. VAL shows CORRIN the
way to hold his Lightsaber. CORRIN pays complete attention to VAL.
VAL goes through a few motions, in a sword dance. CORRIN watches, fascinated.
INT - CALMIR'S TEMPLE - NIGHT 89
Inside CALMIR'S temple, CARN undergoes extensive training. OSIRIS duels CARN
fiercely. CARN is knocked to the ground, and OSIRIS laughs. CARN gets up.
INT - VAL'S QUARTERS - DAY 90
CORRIN and VAL begin a synchronized sword dance, flawlessly executed.
INT - CALMIR'S TEMPLE - NIGHT 91
CARN is surrounded by several thralls, and is forced to beat them down with his
lightsaber.
INT - VAL'S QUARTERS - DAY 92
CORRIN'S and VAL'S dance increases in speed as the background music grows more
intense.
INT - CALMIR'S TEMPLE - NIGHT 93
CARN duels SETT again, and this time, holds his own very well. SETT lowers his
lightsaber, and concedes defeat. CARN puts his lightsaber away.
INT - VAL'S QUARTERS - DAY 94
CORRIN and VAL stop suddenly. They deactivate their lightsabers and put them
away. RASHA enters and applauds.
RASHA
Well done, both of you. That was amazing.
CORRIN
(Embarrassed)
Thanks.
RASHA
So, this is where you are, Val. I've been looking all over for you.
VAL
Something disturbs you. What?
RASHA
Well, a couple things. First, I don't have a Lightsaber, and, I don't have a teacher.
RASHA looks at CORRIN accusingly.
CORRIN
What did I do?
VAL
It's part of the Jedi Code. A Master may only have one apprentice.
CORRIN
Ah.
VAL
And you think he's replaced you as my apprentice.
RASHA
If the boot fits.
CORRIN
But it doesn't fit. He agreed to teach me how to use my father's Lightsaber, and I'll teach him how to fly his ship. I wouldn't dream of trying to replace you.
RASHA
Well... if this is true, then all is forgiven.
RASHA smiles.
INT - CALMIR'S TEMPLE PRISON CELL - NIGHT 95
LILY sits. CARN enters.
LILY
(Vehemently)
Oh, it's you.
CARN
You don't trust me, do you?
LILY
You've become one of them and you want me to trust you?
CARN
You're name's Lily, right?
LILY
That's right.
CARN
Lily, my eyes have been opened. I see things in a new light. Master Calmir has taught me--
LILY
The Emperor is a power-hungry tyrant. You are becoming just like him.
CARN
You think I'm doing this for myself? I'm trying to help my friend.
(PAUSE)
LILY
I'm going to die here, aren't I?
CARN
I'm not going to let that happen.
LILY
As if you have any control here.
CARN
I'll protect you. I promise nothing will happen to you. When my friends come, I'll see to it that they get you out of here.
LILY
He's using us for bate. What makes you think he won't kill us both when they come?
CARN
They won't kill me, I'm family. And I made a promise you'll be safe. And Corellians keep their promises.
LILY
Thank you, Carn. I had forgotten what hope felt like. You'd better go.
CARN exits.
INT - A HANGER - DAY 96
Inside the hanger, CORRIN, BIPH, TREV, and several crew men are busily working.
In one corner, AKBAHR holds ASTER close.
ASTER
I miss him so much.
AKBAHR
I know, I know. I miss him too. He's been captured before.
ASTER
Not like this. Anyone else. Anyone. The Hutts, the Black Sun, anyone. We could have gone in and out and be done with it. Why does it have to be Calmir?
AKBAHR
I know. I know. It's hard on us all. Corrin lost someone, too. He won't give up. You can trust him.
ASTER
I just have this feeling like I'm never going to see him again. The last thing I told him was that I loved him.
AKBAHR
I know. He loves you, too. And he knows you're coming to get him. Now, be strong. (PAUSE) Be strong.
VAL talks to PALTETH’S hologram.
VAL
We've contacted Calmir, and we're on our way there.
PALTETH
Good. What's wrong? There's something you're not telling me.
VAL
Carn has been captured by Calmir, possibly to give us incentive to get the Vaquila. We also know that Lily Guire, one of your mercenaries, has also been abducted.
PALTETH
That is very odd, very odd indeed.
VAL
Do you suppose it has anything to do with us teaching him the Force?
PALTETH
It is quite possible, knowing Calmir.
VAL
You knew Calmir?
PALTETH
Calmir was a Jedi Knight who fell away from the Order. He began his own religion. He decided that One Master, One Apprentice was wrong. After he broke away he disappeared for some time. Now he and his Calmirians have taken the opportunity to assume control of the Empire.
VAL
But what does he want with the Vaquila?
PALTETH
If he has the Codex and the Addius Vaquila, he will be able to solidify his power-base, and be completely unstoppable. I don't fully understand the nature of these Relics to the extent that he does. It was his studies of the Frah'Zshah that caught my attention. It is imperative that you get the Codex from him at all costs.
VAL
And what about Carn?
PALTETH
He is your friend. Trust your instincts.
INT - CALMIR'S TEMPLE - NIGHT 97
OSIRIS holds DAIS’ Orb. He finds CARN.
OSIRIS
Here you are, boy. I've been looking for you.
CARN
I bet you had an interesting time trying to do that.
OSIRIS
I may be blind, but I have seen more than you can imagine.
CARN
I find that hard to believe.
OSIRIS
I can show you what I've seen.
CARN
Entertain me, then.
OSIRIS
Careful what you wish for.
OSIRIS uses the Orb. CARN sees The HEROES preparing.
OSIRIS (CONT'D)
Now we all know about your friends' rescue plans. The Master set it up, of course. He admires such valor.
CARN
I'm sure he does.
OSIRIS
You do not know the Master as I do. He is the greatest man who ever lived. Under his rule, the Empire is more productive than ever.
CARN
So I've heard.
OSIRIS
Have you also heard that once you've saved Val, you'd both be safer here?
CARN
Safer?
OSIRIS
Your other friends ceased to be your friends the moment the Master freed you.
CARN
I think I'd know my friends better than you.
OSIRIS
Of course you did, but that all changed in your absence.
CARN
You blind git. You don't know what you're talking about.
OSIRIS
Why doesn't anybody ever listen to the blind one? Even when he sees things no one else wants to?
CARN
What don't I want to see?
CARN sees VAL talk to PALETEH’S hologram.
CARN (CONT’D)
What is this?
OSIRIS
This is what is happening now.
VAL
Carn has been captured by the Emperor.
PALTETH
I knew this would happen. He is too dangerous.
VAL
Perhaps there is hope for him.
PALTETH
No. There was no hope for him from the beginning. Val, listen to me. You must eliminate Carn. The Jedi Order will welcome you back as soon as you do.
VAL
There has to be another way.
PALTETH
I'm afraid there is no other way.
VAL
As you wish, my Master.
CARN
No. This is an illusion. This can't be real.
OSIRIS
That's what I thought when I saw it. At least it's not as bad as what she… Never mind. You wouldn't believe me, anyway.
CARN
What about Aster?
OSIRIS
I really shouldn't. It is too painful for you to bear. I should leave.
CARN
Let me be the judge of that.
OSIRIS
As you wish.
CARN sees AKBAHR and ASTER embrace.
ASTER
I've missed you so much.
AKBAHR
Now we're finally alone.
ASTER
I thought you were dead.
AKBAHR
Yeah. I get that a lot. How are we going to tell Carn?
ASTER
We're not. Promise me you won't tell him about us.
AKBAHR
Aster...
ASTER
Promise me!
AKBAHR
I promise. He'll never know.
ASTER
Thank you, my love.
ASTER kisses AKBAHR. The illusion disappears.
CARN
No... Not you, too...
OSIRIS
I knew it would be too painful to bear. Now the question is, "If you can’t trust your friends, who can you trust?"
INT - STAR CRUISER HALL - SPACE 98
A Mon Calimari Star Cruiser waits as several ships dock with it. A fleet slowly
gathers. On one ship, LUKE SKYWALKER, DANTANA NI UILETOR, and several Jedi
Knights, approach.
AKBAHR sees PLAN B.
AKBAHR
Hey, big guy. What are you doing here?
PLAN B
I heard my little buddy's in trouble. So I came.
AKBAHR sees DATHON.
AKBAHR
Wait a minute. Last time I saw the two of you, you were killing each other. Now you're friends? What happened?
PLAN B
Well, after the whole lot of you escaped, we continued to fight until we got tired. Stood up, dusted each other off, and went back into the night club. Bought each other drinks.
AKBAHR
You make friends in the most bizarre way.
PLAN B grins.
PLAN B
(To DATHON) Now, about this ship…
AKBAHR leaves PLAN B. He sees CORRIN.
AKBAHR
Hey, you. What's up?
CORRIN
Nothing.
AKBAHR
Hey, what's wrong?
CORRIN
It's the waiting. I don't like it. If it were just me and my team, we'd be done by now.
AKBAHR
Well, I was sent to find you. The briefing is about to start.
CORRIN and AKBAHR exit.
INT - WAR ROOM - SPACE 99
CORRIN, BIPH, TREV, ASTER, AKBAHR, VAL, RASHA, PLAN B, DATHON, PALTETH, MON
MOTHMA, LUKE, DANTANA, and congregation enter.
ASTER
Well, look at you Val, all dressed up. What have they got planned for you?
VAL
You'll see.
ALL sit.
MON MOTHMA
Emperor Calmir has given us an opportunity for victory in this war. Due to the trace performed by Captain Wyndryder, we know where the Emperor's Palace is. However, the situation has become complicated. The Emperor has taken hostages. General Palteth.
PALTETH
The attack will take place in three parts. The primary and secondary assault forces will be transported to the surface, where they will penetrate here.
On a holotable, a diagram of Calmir's Temple slowly rotates.
PALTETH (CONT'D)
The secondary assault team will create a diversion, allowing the primary to rescue the hostages, and retrieve the Codex. The tertiary party will remain in Orbit, ensuring an escape route. Master Skywalker.
LUKE
The Emperor's forces are highly trained. And his close defense units are all trained in the ways of the Dark Side. We do not yet know the full extent of their powers. Only three Jedi have survived an encounter with one of these Calmirian Lords.
VAL, RASHA, and PALTETH slowly nod.
LUKE (CONT'D)
Each assault team will be accompanied by four Jedi Knights. For your own safety, do not, under any circumstance, go anywhere without at least one Jedi present. General Palteth.
PALTETH
The primary team will be led by Commander Val Lainli.
ASTER
(To VAL) Commander?
VAL smiles.
PALTETH
The secondary team will be led by Sergeant ni Uiletor.
DANTANA nods.
PALTETH (CONT'D)
Captain Wyndryder will be leading the aerial strike. We leave in an hour.
LUKE
May the Force be with you.
ALL stand.
BIPH
Boss, that's just not right.
TREV
Yeah, you should be down there looking for Lily.
CORRIN
I know. This is what we're going to do…
RASHA
(To VAL) …I'm coming with you!
VAL
No, you're not. You are going to stay here.
RASHA
But-
VAL
Do it. I'm not going to put you in danger.
RASHA
But-
VAL
I said "no" and that's final. General Palteth!
PALTETH walks over.
PALTETH
Yes, Val?
VAL
This is Rasha Xoc. Take care of her for me.
PALTETH
I remember you. You were at the Academy.
RASHA
Yeah, I was.
AKBARH and ASTER come up to VAL.
ASTER
If you think you can get rid of us like you did her, you're nuts. And don't try any mind tricks either.
VAL
Wouldn't dream of it. I'm going to need both of you.
AKBAHR
Corrin told me to give you this.
AKBAHR gives VAL the Vaquila.
INT - CALMIR’S LIBRARY - NIGHT 100
CALMIR sits.
CALMIR
Enter, Kael.
KAEL enters.
KAEL
Master, what about the girl? Shall I kill her now?
CALMIR
Quick and to the point, Kael. I like that. No, keep her alive.
KAEL
She’s served her purpose. What further need do you have for her?
CALMIR
Ramirs Isis and Osiris have displeased me. Isis’ bloodlust is unbecoming, and Osiris meddles in my affairs. They will receive their punishment in due time. You, Kael, have never displeased me. Lily will stay alive and be rescued. See to that.
KAEL
As you wish, my Master.
CALMIR looks up.
CALMIR
Carn gave her his word, and Corellians keep their promises.
INT - STAR DESTROYER BRIDGE - SPACE 101
A large fleet of Star Destroyers waits over CALMIR’S Moon.
WE'SEL talks to CALMIR’S hologram.
WE'SEL
What do you wish of me, my lord?
CALMIR
The Republic fleet is massing at Tenaveev. They will be here in an hour. Move all but two Star Destroyers to the far side of the moon, and wait for my instructions.
WE'SEL
As you wish, my lord.
CALMIR
You have served me well. Do not fail me now, Grand Moff We'Sel.
WE'SEL
Yes, my lord.
INT - A BRIEFING ROOM - SPACE 102
LUKE stands before eight Jedi Knights.
LUKE
I'm afraid I won't be coming with you this time. The fleet needs me here.
DANTANA
But we've never fought without your direction.
LUKE
For everything, there is always a first time. Consider this the first trial of your training. Remember a Jedi's strength flows from the Force. Trust your instincts. You are here to defend the troops, not to be heroes. You're here to protect the lives of the countless billions who depend upon the success of this mission. Many people have forgotten what the Jedi stand for. What you do this day will be remembered for generations to come. Make me proud.
They all cheer.
LUKE (CONT'D)
May the Force be with you.
They turn to exit.
LUKE (CONT’D)
Dantana, may I speak with you?
ALL but DANTANA and LUKE exit.
DANTANA
Yes, Master Skywalker?
LUKE
It was good of you to come. How are you?
DANTANA
(Impatiently)
You can skip the small talk, Skywalker. Why me?
LUKE
Because you know how to lead.
DANTANA
Religiously, Luke, not in combat. I’m a priestess, not a fighter.
LUKE
Maybe, but you can fight. I’ve seen you with a lightsaber… and I trust you.
DANTANA
You trust me? Do you even know me anymore, Luke? We haven’t spoken sense you left to start your Academy.
LUKE
Dana.
DANTANA
I’m a healer, Luke. You know that. I’m no good at this kind of thing. I never will be.
LUKE
Dana, you’re strong in the Force, and there is good in you. There’s an evil out there even I can’t begin to fathom. I need someone I can trust. I need you here.
INT - WAR ROOM - SPACE 103
PLAN B and DATHON sit.
PLAN B
Yeah, yeah, yeah. But I get to shoot, right?
DATHON nods.
PLAN B (CONT'D)
We gonna fly in low and tight, right?
DATHON nods.
PLAN B (CONT'D)
Concussion missiles? Proton torpedoes?
DATHON nods.
PLAN B (CONT'D)
It's gonna be a blast!
BIPH enters.
BIPH
You guys going to help us with the aerial strike?
PLAN B
Nope. We've got our own plans.
BIPH
Pity, that Cloaking Device would've come in real handy.
DATHON nods.
INT - STAR CRUISER BRIDGE - SPACE 104
PALTETH sits in the Captain's chair.
PALTETH
All wings, report in.
BIPH
Blue 2, standing by.
TREV
Blue 3, standing by.
PILOT 1
Red squadron standing by.
CORRIN
Blue squadron standing by and awaiting to enter Hyperspace on your command.
PALTETH
May the Force be with you.
INT - CALMIR'S TEMPLE - NIGHT 105
CARN stands before CALMIR. ISIS, OSIRIS, KAEL, and SETT stand behind CALMIR.
CALMIR
Soon, Val will be here, as I have foreseen. He will be difficult to turn. His mind is thickly polluted with the Jedi religion. You may have to fight him, but you know it is for his own good. You have been trained well, Carn. Remember what I have taught you. I sense you are aware he has fallen into the Jedi plot to kill you.
CARN
I am.
CALMIR
Then you must… humble him. Only then can he be taught.
CARN
Yes, my master.
CALMIR
(To THRALL) Soon, the attack force will come. Val Lainli will be among them. Bring him before me… alone.
INT - ORBIT OF CALMIR'S MOON - SPACE 106
MIRAGE SQUADRON, ROGUE SQUADRON, and a transport enter.
CORRIN
All right, boys. Stay sharp. Lock S-Foils in Attack Position. Wait for them to fire first.
BIPH
Copy that, Blue Leader.
TREV
Copy, Blue Leader.
CORRIN
Red Leader. Take the cargo down.
PILOT 1
Copy, Blue Leader.
Several ships escort the transport to the moon.
CORRIN
Here they come.
Dozens of TIEs dogfight MIRAGE and ROGUE.
EXT - CALMIR'S MOON - NIGHT 107
The transport lands. 64 soldiers, 8 Jedi, VAL, ASTER, AKBAHR, and DANTANA
enter.
VAL
We'll need to get out of here fast, so whatever you do, don't split up. When we've found the hostages, I'll signal. That's when you make the distraction. Not before.
DANTANA
Got it.
VAL
Let's move.
Dozens of Stormtroopers and Thralls enter.
DANTANA
Can’t we ever surprise these people?
VAL
All right, listen up. This is what we're going to do. Jedi, you'll be in the front. You troopers will take cover behind us. Use us as shields. When I tell you to, open fire.
DANTANA
You've done this before?
ASTER
You better believe it, sister.
The HEORES hold. The Horde charges.
VAL (CONT'D)
Fire!
The HEROES battle the Horde.
While cloaked, STALKER II fires at the Horde from above.
AKBAHR
What was that?
PLAN B (O.S.)
Hey, Akbahr! Thought you could use a hand.
AKBAHR
Yeah, plan B!!!
PLAN B (O.S.)
You guys are having way too much fun. Let me in on it.
PLAN B enters the battle.
DANTANA
Who's that?
VAL
Don't worry. He's with us.
INT - STAR CRUISER BRIDGE - SPACE 108
RASHA stands beside PALTETH.
RASHA
Master Palteth?
PALTETH
Yes, Rasha?
RASHA
I've felt a disturbance in the Force… I'm worried. I think something's wrong.
PALTETH
I've felt it as well.
EXT - ORBIT OF CALMIR'S MOON - SPACE 109
TIEs dogfight MIRAGE and ROGUE.
BIPH
21! Top that, Trev!
TREV
I got 19. Give me another minute. Ahp, make that 20.
BIPH
Gotta do better than that.
BIPH'S B-wing dodges TIEs.
BIPH (CONT'D)
Didn't you say something about this being lethargic?
TREV
Of course it is. You've still got about six of them tailing you.
BIPH
Really? That's it?
BIPH destroys 5 of the 6 TIEs tailing him.
BIPH (CONT'D)
26.
A Super Star Destroyer and 12 more Star Destroyers enter.
TREV
Oh, blast.
EXT - CALMIR'S MOON - NIGHT 110
The HEROES are surrounded by the Horde.
DANTANA
We don't have time for this, Commander.
VAL
On my signal, we break through as a group and head straight for the temple. Now!
The HEROES escape the Horde toward the Temple Entrance.
VAL (CONT'D)
Aster, take these men and come with me. The rest of you, stay here and guard the entrance.
PLAN B
I'm coming, too.
VAL
No, you're not. I need you here.
PLAN B
But!
VAL, ASTER, AKBAHR, 2 Jedi and 4 Troopers exit.
INT - CALMIR TEMPLE HALLWAY - NIGHT 111
VAL’S team enters. 6 THRALLS enter.
THRALL
Which one of you is Val Lainli?
VAL
I am.
THRALL
You will come with us if you wish to see Carn again.
2 THRALLS and VAL exit.
THRALL
As for the others, kill them.
AKBAHR
I'm really getting tired of people saying that!
The THRALLS attack the HEROES.
INT - CALMIR'S TEMPLE - NIGHT 112
VAL enters. CALMIR sits, surrounded by ISIS, OSIRIS, KAEL, SETT, and CARN.
CARN'S face is covered.
CALMIR
Val Lainli. It's good to have you here. I've been expecting you.
The 2 THRALLS exit.
VAL
This isn't a social call. Where's Carn?
CALMIR
He's right here. Ramir Anubis.
VAL
Carn?
CARN
Val.
VAL
What have you done to him?
CALMIR
I have done nothing to him. I have done everything for him. As you can see, Val Lainli, he knows the truth.
VAL
What truth? Where is the Codex?
CALMIR
It's right here.
OSIRIS gives CALMIR the Codex.
CALMIR (CONT'D)
And you have the Vaquila. Bring it to me.
VAL
Not until you let Lily and Carn go.
CALMIR (CONT'D)
Anubis, bring me the Vaquila.
CARN
Gladly, my master.
CARN activates his lightsaber.
EXT - ORBIT OF CALMIR'S MOON - SPACE 113
The TIEs outnumber MIRAGE and ROGUE.
BIPH
(Sarcastically)
Boss! Look out behind you!
CORRIN activates a sabotage device.
CORRIN
(Sarcastically)
I am hit! I am going down!
TREV
(Sarcastically)
Captain! NOOOOO!!!
BIPH
Blue Leader is down! I repeat, Blue Leader is down!
TREV
Yesss! I mean, too bad.
EXT - CALMIR'S MOON - NIGHT 114
CORRIN'S droid repairs his X-wing. He lands safely.
CORRIN
(To himself) Thanks, Biph.
CORRIN exits.
INT - CALMIR'S TEMPLE - NIGHT 115
CARN duels VAL.
CALMIR
Sett, take care of the intruders. Kael, you know what to do.
SETT and KAEL exit.
VAL
You couldn't possibly WANT to choose the Dark Side
CARN
I haven't. I know the Truth. There IS no Dark Side. There is no Light Side. There is simply the Force.
VAL
There are opposites to everything, Carn. Without death there is no life. Without darkness there is no light… (PAUSE) Without risk there is no reward.
CARN
You're trying to trick me.
VAL
I'm your friend. I wouldn't lie to you.
CARN
Oh no? Then tell me honestly, why did you drop out of the Academy?
VAL
(Hesitantly)
…I was afraid!
CARN and VAL stop dueling.
VAL (CONT'D)
I was afraid I would fail... as I have so many times before. I let my fear overpower me. I ran away. I didn't confront my problems. Fear was my enemy, an enemy I couldn't escape.
OSIRIS
Finish him!
CARN duels VAL.
INT - CALMIR TEMPLE HALL - NIGHT 116
ASTER and AKBAHR turn to leave.
JEDI
Hey! Val said not to split up!
ASTER
We'll take it up with him when we find him.
ASTER and AKBAHR battle SETT and escape. SETT follows AKBAHR.
EXT - ORBIT OF CALMIR'S MOON - SPACE 117
TIEs dogfight MIRAGE and ROGUE. TIEs begin winning.
PILOT 1
There's too many of them.
PILOT 2
They're sending another wave!
PILOT 1
What's that?
PALTETH’S Fleet enters
PALTETH
It looks like you pilots could use a hand.
Several pilots cheer.
BIPH
All right, Trev. It's time to end this.
BIPH and TREV target the SSD.
INT - STAR DESTROYER BRIDGE - SPACE 118
WE'SEL
I want those ships destroyed.
LIEUTENANT
The guns are doing their best, sir.
WE'SEL
Do BETTER!
LIEUTENANT
Sir, they've punched a hole in our shields.
WE'SEL
Refortify it, immediately.
INT - STAR DESTROYER BRIDGE - SPACE 119
BIPH fires at the SSD.
LIEUTENANT
We've lost power, sir. We're defenseless.
WE'SEL
Impossible. Get the reactor back on-line.
LIEUTENANT
And sir... we're falling.
INT - CALMIR'S TEMPLE HALL - NIGHT 120
AKBAHR enters. He rescues a Trooper from a Stormtrooper.
AKBAHR
I don't think so.
SETT enters the battle.
INT - CALMIR’S TEMPLE - NIGHT 121
CORRIN enters. He captures a Stormtrooper.
CORRIN
Where's Lily?
TROOPER
I don't know!
CORRIN
GUESS!!
INT - CALMIR’S TEMPLE - NIGHT 122
SETT defeats the unit. He retreats.
AKBAHR
What got into him?
INT - CALMIR'S TEMPLE - NIGHT 123
CARN duels VAL.
CARN
Come on, Val. Do what you were sent here to do. Kill me.
VAL
What are you talking about? I wasn't sent here to kill you. You're my friend. I came here to save you.
CARN
You should be more worried about saving yourself.
CARN fakes killing VAL.
CARN (CONT'D)
(Whisper)
No one hurts my friends.
OSIRIS
Master...
VAL and CARN charge CALMIR. VAL duels ISIS. CARN duels OSIRIS.
INT - CALMIR’S TEMPLE PRISON - NIGHT 124
CORRIN and Stormtrooper enter.
CORRIN
Which one is she in?
TROOPER
I said I don't know!
CORRIN
You're a big help.
CORRIN knocks out the Stormtrooper. He finds LILY.
CORRIN (CONT'D)
Lily! Come on, let's get out of here.
EXT - CALMIR'S MOON - NIGHT 125
SETT enters. He runs past the battle. He uses the Force to stop the SSD from
crashing into the Temple. SETT faints.
INT - CALMIR'S TEMPLE - NIGHT 126
CARN duels OSIRIS. VAL duels ISIS. ASTER enters.
ASTER
CARN!!!
CARN
(To OSIRIS) You lied to me about her, too?!
OSIRIS
I couldn't resist.
ASTER fires at OSIRIS. OSIRIS hits ASTER with her own shot.
CARN
ASTER!!!
CARN defeats OSIRIS.
ASTER
Carn! Catch!
ASTER tosses a thermal detonator to CARN.
CARN
Sorry, I can't resist.
CARN drops it into the pit. OSIRIS falls and dies.
CARN (CONT’D)
Have a blast.
MEANWHILE:
ISIS
(To VAL) Did you miss me, Jedi?
VAL
Not especially.
ISIS duels VAL.
ISIS
All too easy.
ISIS defeats VAL. In a Heroic effort, VAL telekinetically steals the Codex. VAL
defeats ISIS.
VAL
This is for Rasha.
VAL kills ISIS. CALMIR stands.
CALMIR
An excellent show, children. Time to end this... Now.
VAL attacks CALMIR. CALMIR defeats VAL and takes the Codex and the Vaquila from
him.
CARN
VAL!!!
VAL steals the Codex from CALMIR.
CALMIR
You cannot defy me!
ASTER draws a concussion gun.
CARN
Where did you...?
ASTER collapses the ceiling on CALMIR.
CARN (CONT'D)
Val! Are you all right?
VAL
Yeah. How did he...?
CARN
Ask questions later. We have ten minutes to get the hell out of here. Follow me.
CARN, ASTER, and VAL exit.
INT - CALMIR'S TEMPLE HALL - NIGHT 127
CARN, VAL, and ASTER run into CORRIN and LILY.
VAL
Corrin, what are you doing here?
CORRIN
I crashed.
LILY looks questioningly at CORRIN.
CARN
You found Lily. Good.
LILY
(To CORRIN) He promised me he'd keep me safe.
CORRIN
Thank you, Carn. What on Kessel are you dressed as?
CARN
Long story. We've got to get out of here, and fast.
CORRIN
Why…? What did you do?
ASTER
Thermal Detonator.
AKBAHR and OTHERS enter.
VAL
We've got what we came for. Let's go.
EXT - CALMIR'S MOON - NIGHT 128
SETT wakes up. The shockwave of the Thermal Detonator knocks him back down.
INT - CALMIR'S TEMPLE HALL - NIGHT 129
The shockwave knocks EVERYONE down.
ASTER
The entrance is collapsing!
PLAN B grabs the roof of the entrance.
CARN
Yeah!!!
ALL exit.
CARN (CONT'D)
Thanks for being here.
PLAN B
Always, little buddy.
EXT - CALMIR'S MOON - NIGHT 130
DATHON'S ship de-cloaks, and lands.
DATHON
Are you coming?
Everyone exits onto the Stalker II.
INT - STAR CRUISER BRIDGE - SPACE 131
VAL contacts PALTETH.
VAL (O.S.)
We have the Codex. Mission complete.
PALTETH
Excellent. Regroup with the fleet. All ships, return to base.
They are blocked by the Star Destroyers.
RASHA
There's no way out!
PALTETH
Perhaps. Perhaps not.
PALTETH uses his Orb. Several more Star Cruisers appear. The HEROES escape.
INT - STAR CRUISER HANGER - DAY 132
BIPH paints a TIE mark on his ship.
BIPH
Ah. Done.
PALTETH and RASHA enter. VAL, CARN, ASTER, AKBAHR, CORRIN, LILY, DATHON and PLAN B enter.
RASHA
I was sooo worried!
VAL
It's all right. I'm fine.
CARN
Who's this?
VAL
A new friend.
PALTETH
Val, what happened?
VAL
We got the Codex and destroyed his temple.
PALTETH
And the Emperor?
VAL
Dead.
PALTETH
Are you certain?
VAL
Unless he can survive a Thermal Detonator.
EXT - CALMIR'S MOON - NIGHT 133
SETT wakes up. CALMIR enters from under the Temple Ruins.
CALMIR
I have the Vaquila.
SETT finds KAEL’S mask, robe, and lightsaber.
INT - STAR CRUISER DINING HALL - SPACE 134
AKBAHR
…You should have seen him. He was throwing bodies everywhere…
TREV
I believe it.
VAL moves on.
BIPH
…Oh, yeah. You just need to know where to hit it…
VAL meets up with CARN, ASTER, and CORRIN.
CARN
Hey, Val. Where've you been?
VAL
Talking with Master Palteth.
ASTER
What about?
VAL
I've been knighted. I'm officially a Jedi.
CORRIN
So, it finally happened.
VAL
Yeah… And it feels wonderful.
ASTER
What else did he say?
VAL
He wanted me to tell you something, Corrin.
CORRIN
Tell me what?
VAL
If you're interested, he's looking for a new pupil.
CORRIN
Really?
VAL
Find out for yourself.
CORRIN exits.
CARN
You know what? I never knew the Force was so complicated.
VAL
And now that you DO know?
CARN
I'm gonna steer clear of it.
VAL
And what are you going to do with your lightsaber?
CARN
I'm never touching that thing again. It's a reminder of the person I almost became.
VAL
I think that's wise. (To ASTER) And what will happen between the two of you?
ASTER
We're going to pick up where we left off.
VAL
I'm glad.
RASHA enters.
RASHA
Here you are, Val.
VAL
Yes. Here I am. Rasha, I have a surprise for you.
RASHA
A surprise?
VAL
I've been given permission to take you as my apprentice.
RASHA
Really?
VAL
Why does everyone keep asking me that? Yes, really.
CORRIN talks with PALTETH.
CORRIN
This will mean no more missions for some time.
PALTETH
Of course. I would not have it any other way.
CORRIN
Lily should be here. I'm going to go get her.
PALTETH
By all means.
CORRIN exits.
INT - LILY’S QUARTERS 135
LILY sits, meditating, while holding KAEL’S mask. CORRIN knocks on her door.
CORRIN
Lily? Lily?!
LILY uses the Force to hide KAEL’S mask.
LILY
Come in.
CORRIN enters.
CORRIN
Lily, your missing the party. Are you coming?
LILY
All right. Lead the way.
INT - STAR CRUISER DINING HALL - SPACE 136
CORRIN and LILY enter. VAL talks with PALTETH.
VAL
Which reminds me, I should give this to you.
PALTETH
No. You should hold on to it for a while longer. I need you to take it to Jedi Master Colari Strega on New Liland.
VAL
As you wish, Master.
PALTETH
I was hoping you could call me Terran.
IRIS OUT:
-FIN-