Death Star: episode #33 The Death Star meeting and Vader’s first Attempt
Previously: Luke has asked Obi-Wan how his father died. Ben told him that Darth Vader, “betrayed and murdered,” Luke’s father, which went along with the tale of the destruction of the Jedi and the rise of the Empire. Then Luke asked about his mother. Ben said he thought the Sith had killed her. Then Luke asked more questions. After some more talk, Luke and I left. Then I went back to Vader. Vader and Tarkin are now both on the Death Star.
“What is this about the tactical plans missing?” Tarkin says, “My ship was boarded by Rebels. At first I thought they were pirates, but I know they were Rebels. They were actually after the plans. One of their droids got the information…it had to be.” Vader says, “Well, those plans must be back in our hands soon. If the Rebels have them, they may find a weakness. And since you are in charge of this project, I suggest you find a means of getting those plans back into our hands.” “I’m calling a meeting to discuss this, Lord Vader, I’m right on top of things.” Vader says, “Good, because it would be unfortunate if Emperor Palpatine would have to find someone to replace you.” “Right this way.” Tarkin leads Vader into the Death Star. “Nothing will be able to stop this Death Star once it’s complete.” Darth Vader says, “Don’t be too proud of this technical Battle Station…it is insignificant next to the power of the Force.” “Don’t try to frighten us with your talk about those powers, Lord Vader, because they haven’t’ helped use in finding the Rebel Base or locating the Plans. The Emperor himself said that the Rebellion would finally be crushed by this thing and that we would finally have complete power over the galaxy.” Vader almost laughed. (“Emperor Palpatine is an old fool,” Vader said under his breath), “yes, of course. Whatever the Emperor says…” Vader said sarcastically. No one dared to move against this. Vader had killed people using his Dark Force powers…choking people, and every single person in the room had seen him do it before. Then Vader turns and says, “and, right now you’ll have to excuse me. I have other things to do.” Vader leaves the Death Star and sets the course for Blue Waters (short for Blue Waters of Morva.) There was something he needed to discuss with Arawn before trying to capture the Queen of the Old Republic…and that was only if Arawn was willing to be open with Vader. The last we left Arawn, Luke and Beru had just delivered the shipment to him. Arawn was just now sorting through the supplies when he heard the artificial breathing of Darth Vader. Arawn hadn’t really gotten a chance to sort through the shipment until this moment. Arawn looked up. Vader says, “Arawn, there is some information that I need to know from you.” Vader had something over Arawn. “You worked for the Emperor once. Queen Samantha is still alive,” continues Vader, “Gwythaint Hate informed us, and I got a feeling that the Emperor is hiding something from me…I’m not sure exactly, but that it came up with the mention of the Queen of the Old Republic. I’m heading to Endor now, where the probes spotted her, but I would be very grateful if you had any ideas of what the Emperor may be keeping from me.” Arawn stared at Vader. He felt sorry for the man. Yes, Arawn did know what the Emperor was hiding from Darth Vader, he knew it all too well, but it was no information that Arawn would volunteer…no matter what price. “I’m sorry, I don’t have any ideas what this could be about.” Vader sighs. It was clear to him that Arawn, too, knew what it was, like the Emperor. So Arawn wouldn’t tell him…Vader turned. “I know you are lying, Arawn. But since you won’t volunteer the information, I will find out by other means.” All this did was confirm that the Emperor was hiding something from him. He hadn’t been totally sure. But what could it be? Vader started for Endor at the same time that the Emperor’s older daughter did.
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Death Star: episode #33 The Death Star meeting and Vader’s first Attempt