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FADE IN:

A LONG TIME AGO IN A GALAXY FAR, FAR AWAY....

STAR WARS EPISODE VII - BATTLE FOR THE FORCE

Text crawl:

The time of evil is over. The RebelAlliance has defeated the GalacticEmpire. The Galactic Unity ofPlanets is established as the newsovereignty in the galaxy. Itheralds an era of peace andreconciliation.

The underworld has broken apart.Criminals take refuge beyondGalactic Unity space. Supporters ofthe old Empire are pursued andcaptured.

The Jedi knights, custodians ofjustice in the galaxy, have falleninto legend. Luke Skywalker, thelast and most brave of their order,lives a solitary life on a remoteplanet. His days of adventure andheroism long gone. However, the

echoes of the past never staysilent....

Text crawl ends.

Pan down from the disappearing text onto the vastness ofspace.

A large SPACESHIP - an old freighter class - tears throughthe spaceways. A much smaller, sleeker SPACESHIP leaves fromthe freighters shuttle bay.

The spaceship heads towards a planet.

As the spaceship descends into the planets atmosphere theinterior is shown.

On screen:

PLANET STRAYUS

It is a class C planet. Non-industrial, an agriculturalworld. Onto a large city and pan/screen wipe to smallersettlements. Onto a few buildings and a farm.

This is the home of LUKE SKYWALKER, the last Jedi in thegalaxy.


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EXT. STRAYUS TOWN MARKET - DAY

Busy market full of patrons. Astromech droids work at thestalls. Luke Skywalker is buying food.

Luke has a beard, unkempt hair. He is older with theexperiences of a full life etched on his face. Clothing isfunctional looking. He carries a weathered looking rucksack.

Luke chatting with market traders. Dialogue not heard. Lukesmiles and appears in good mood. He buys fruit and meat. Heplaces them in the rucksack.

FARM

Luke returning to his farm. A small BOY (age ten) stands atthe entrance.

LUKEHere... I bought these.

He opens his hands to reveal some fruit.

LUKE (CONTD)Take some.

The boy takes the fruit. Has a bite.

BOYMmm, delicious. Any more?

LUKESome other time. Got work to do.

BOYIts true, isnt it? What they say.That youre a Jedi.

LUKETheyre long gone, kid.

Luke pats the boy on the shoulder to signal a friendlygoodbye.

Luke walking towards home. Boy watches him.

INT. LUKE SKYWALKERS HOME - DAY

Luke in his home - a modest dwelling.

Luke places food in a storage container. He walks into

LIVING ROOM

His lightsaber rests in a cabinet.

Luke walks over to

WINDOWS

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Luke looks out onto the horizon. Memories flood back intoLuke's mind. Voices from the past. HAN, LEIA, YODAs wise

mentoring. We hear the characters dialogue.

EXT. STRAYUS TOWN - DAYSpaceship (seen previously) landing on the outskirts of the

main town.

A ramp extends from the spaceship and three sinister lookingMEN exit on their speeder bikes. Their clothing, weaponry anddemeanor indicate their evil intent. They are ruthlessCRIMINALS.

Two assassin class DROIDS also ride speeder bikes.

The droids are tracking Luke's location with heat signature

devices. The men and droids speed away heading towards Luke'sfarm.

EXT. FARM FIELDS - DAY

Luke using a hov-tractor to plow the fields.

STRAYUS TOWN

The criminals ride through the market and narrow residentialstreets. Residents are taken aback by their excessive speed.The droids tracking devices have a precise pin on Luke. The

devices emit a loud signal.

FIELDS

Luke continuing his farming.

OUTER PERIMETER OF FARM

The criminals approaching the farm and Lukes dwelling.

FIELDS

The harvested crop is filling up in the tractors collectingbales.

FARM

The young boy sees the criminals arrive. He hides behind adisused farm building. He watches the criminals spread out -the three men take the left flank, the two droids the right.

FIELDS

Luke hears a rustle. He stops his machine. His Jedi force isalerting him of something. He turns his head to the side but

there is nothing unusual to see.

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A huge explosion rocks the side of the tractor. The machineveers to the right and turns over.

Slightly dazed, Luke climbs out and sees the riders fastapproaching.

The leading rider (RIDER#3) fires a plasma trap out of thefront section of his speeder bike. The trap is a net-likeforce field.

The trap hurtles through the sky and lands on Luke. It trapshim, pinning him to the ground. Luke screams in anger. Hepunches the plasma trap open. He staggers to his feet.

The droids charge forward.

Luke leaps into battle and fights them with his fists. Hepunches both droids off their bikes and engages in close

combat. Their droid arms and hands move at super fast speedbut Lukes reflexes are up to the task.

The fight is swift and brutal but Luke overcomes the twodroids.

The criminals open fire with their speeder guns. Luke runsthrough the fields. Crop is destroyed.

The criminals circle around Luke.

LEADER OF CRIMINALSYou think you can beat us, oldJedi?

Luke concentrates. He uses all of his Jedi mind power.

LUKES HOME

The lightsaber moves in the cabinet. The cabinet opens. Thelightsaber travels through the air, through the window,breaking the glass pane.

The weapon glides through the fields and into Lukes hand.

FIELDS

Luke scans for his prey. His force sense is alert as ever.The criminals press forward. Luke raises his lightsaber. Theblade emitter is activated. He is ready.

RIDER#2 races in firing his speeder guns. Luke deflects theblasts with his lightsaber. As the bike is about to pass by,Luke lunges forward with his weapon. The bike is split inhalf. The rider falls to the ground.

RIDER#1 continues the attack.

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Luke runs straight at him. Seconds before they collide, Lukeleaps into the air and lands on the bike, just behind therider. Luke grabs the riders neck and hurtles him backwardoff the speeder.

Luke takes control of the speeder bike. He arches the vehiclearound the crop fields. Luke points his lightsaber onto theground and the crop react to the fierce heat of the blade. Atrail of fire follows behind the speeder bike.

Luke lifts the lightsaber up and races towards the finalassailant - rider#3: the leader of the criminals.

Luke catches up with the last speeder bike. The rider turnshis head around realizing Luke is directly behind. Heactivates a small control pad in the palm of his hand.

EXT. SPACESHIP - DAY

To cockpit interior -

Auto pilot mode is engaged. The ship takes off and heads forthe farm.

FIELDS

Luke opens fire with the speeders blasters. Rider#3 does hisbest to swerve out of the way but Lukes accuracy is tooprecise. A shot hits the speeder bike. The bike loses control

and slams into the corn.

Rider#3, cut and bruised, crawls away. He has dropped hisblaster. He starts to run towards the farm.

The boy looks on in shock.

Luke is fast approaching. Rider#3 activates the console padin his hand.

The ship appears above the fields a few seconds before Lukesspeeder bike has caught up with the rider.

The ship swoops down and opens fire. There is a hugeexplosion. Crop explode in a ball of fire.

Luke is thrown off his bike and falls to the ground. Bloodpours from the side of his head. He looks seriously injured,unconscious.

Rider#3 touches the console pad one last time and the shiplands near to Luke. Rider#3 can barely walk. He staggers backto Luke.

INSIDE SHIP

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A wide, long roadway is the only direct land access to theUnity base. The area around the base is skyrise blocks. UnityCity is densely populated.

INT. PARLIAMENT CHAMBER - DAY

Oval in shape. POLITICIANS from many Galactic Unity planetssit in session.

POLITICIANAnd furthermore... if the levy ongoods to the outer rim sectorsexceeds the last financial orbitquarter, we may need to consider araise in the quota of --

INT. GALACTIC UNITY BASE - PRESIDENTS OFFICE - DAY

The leader of the Galactic Unity, President JONAH YIRA, sitsat his desk. Approximately fifty years old. He wears theclothing of his political rank.

His chief security officer, Captain BRAX, stands close by.

HAN SOLO and CHEWBACCA enter.

Han looks older. He still retains the maverick quality to hispersonality. His Wookiee companion hasnt changed much. Hishair is slightly thicker with a few specks of grey.

PRESIDENT YIRASolo.

HANPresident Yira.

They shake hands.

PRESIDENT YIRAThis is captain Brax, my chiefsecurity officer. Brax, this is Han

Solo and his Wookiee, Chewbacca.

They acknowledge each other.

PRESIDENT YIRA(CONTD)I thought it only right you werethe first to know.

He passes a small data file to Han. Han reads the file.

HANWhen did this happen?

PRESIDENT YIRALess than a week ago. Strayus lawenforcement alerted us.

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Han shakes his head in disbelief.

PRESIDENT YIRA (CONTD)Two days ago an informant on planetMetus contacted Captain Brax.

Secure channel.

Yira activates a viewscreen. A spy satellite camera feed istracking the interior of the planet. Close-up images of ahigh-tech city and a research facility.

PRESIDENT YIRA (CONTD)Informant provided the preciselocation. A research facility inthe finance zone.

HAN

Military or civilian?

PRESIDENT YIRAUnknown, although most likelyheavily guarded. (beat) The captureof Skywalker presents certain...difficulties.

HANDifficulties?

PRESIDENT YIRAThe Galactic Unity doesnt need adiplomatic incident with the Metusgovernment. We have establishedtrade accords with the planet.

HANMetus is a slave world. Corrupt.Why should we give a damn aboutthem?

PRESIDENT YIRAMaybe -- but I have to look at thebigger picture.

HANSpoken like a true politician. Self-interest always comes first, huh?

Yiras demeanor changes.

PRESIDENT YIRADont be too quick to judge me,Solo. Your past is well documented.Smuggling isnt exactly the mostnoble career path.

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Chewbacca makes a snarl to suggest he doesnt like theleader.

HAN

Its okay, Chewie.(turns back to Yira)Chewie here has a natural dislikeof lying politicians. I kinda knowthe feeling.

Yira grimaces and moves his head away from Chewbacca. Itconveys the fact he cant stand the smell of Wookiees.

HAN (CONTD)What do you want with me?

PRESIDENT YIRA

Covert mission. You, your Wookiee,go in, rescue Skywalker.

HANJust like that?

PRESIDENT YIRAWith troop backup, of course.Captain Brax will provide all youneed.

The security chief nods his head in agreement.

HANYour informant reliable?

PRESIDENT YIRAAbsolutely. You have my word.

HANIve heard that before.

PRESIDENT YIRAWhatever your thoughts about me,Im fully aware how much Skywalker

means to you.

HANWeve been through a lot together.

PRESIDENT YIRAHis service to the Rebellion wasinvaluable. (beat) But let me makeit perfectly clear, Solo. Skywalkeris the last of the Jedi Order.Theres no-one else. We cantafford to lose him.

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EXT. PLANET METUS - NIGHT

Establishing shot of an advanced looking planet.

On screen:

PLANET METUS

EXT. CITY - METUS - NIGHT

The high-tech city is painted in vibrant blue hue.

Onto a research facility in a quiet industrial zone.Facilitys compound contains land speeders. Several bulkysecurity droids patrol the exterior perimeter of the walledcompound.

INT. RESEARCH FACILITY - LABORATORY - NIGHT

Large size laboratory consisting of large computer desk,medical equipment - centrifuges, electron microscopes etc.

Three glass containment chambers stand in the center of thelaboratory.

FIRST CHAMBER

Luke, unconscious, strapped down on a prison-type bed insidechamber#1. A life support system is attached to Luke.

Various tubes are connected to his head and body. A largertube extends from his right side and passes through a hole inthe chamber. The tube continues into the second, middlechamber.

TWO MEN stand close to the chambers -

TYRAS ZOR - an intelligent man of average build, precise ageindeterminate. He is ruthlessly single-minded and will stopat nothing to achieve his goals. He is the leader of THE RELMcriminal organization.

IDIGO RAZE - extremely muscular. His sinister face isobscured by a helmet. Wears protective body armor. He is theRelms chief security officer and second-in-command.

Nearby, GLOST a small ALIEN with the power of levitation.Military advisor and strategist. Has a cowardly dispositionbut is naturally cunning.

Approximately ten MEN stand in the background. They work forTyras Zor. Another MAN stands close to them. He is thecriminal responsible for the capture of Luke.

ALIENS (four in number) work around the chambers. Alien#1presses several buttons on console viewscreen. Various dataappears on screen.

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ALIEN#1Were ready to proceed, MasterTyras Zor.

TYRAS ZOR

And Skywalker?

ALIEN#1His injuries will have nodetrimental effect on theprocedure.

IDIGO RAZEIs the risk worth it, Tyras?

TYRAS ZORAll great advancement comes withrisk, Raze. Its to be expected.

THIRD CHAMBER

Zor enters the third chamber.

ALIEN#2 and #3 follow him. Zor approaches a prison-type bed.He reclines on the bed. Alien#3 secures straps to his armsand legs. A small round device is attached to Zors head.

Medical apparatus is next to the bed. Leads extend from theapparatus. The alien connects the tubes to the device onZors head.

ALIEN#2Make sure the connection leadsremain secure.

The two aliens leave the chamber. The chamber door closes.

ALIEN#1Chambers fully sealed. Initiatingadaption.

The alien presses buttons on the laboratory console.

FIRST CHAMBER

Lukes containment chamber lights up with electric charge.Lukes body heaves under the strain.

SECOND CHAMBER

The second chamber begins to light up with electric charge. Agaseous trail enters via the tube. The gaseous trail takesthe form of a bright ethereal cloud. It is the force. It isincredibly bright like a mini super-nova.

LABORATORY

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The light soaks the entire laboratory in glorious pure white.The laboratory shifts and warps as if its place in time andspace is under threat. A kaleidoscopic phenomenon.

Zors crew look on with alarm.

ALIEN#1 (CONTD)Partial extraction of patientsforce a success. No volatilechemical elements or mutagensfound. No containment leakage.

IDIGO RAZEExcellent. Continue.

ALIEN#1Re-adaption beginning.

The force passes into the third chamber via a connecting tubeon the right wall of the second chamber. The kaleidoscopicreaction subsides.

THIRD CHAMBER

The force travels through the tube and out of the smallertube connected to Zors head. The chamber lights up withelectric charge. The force burns into Zors body.

INSIDE TYRAS ZORS BODY

The cells change, mutate, to adapt to the force energy. Zor

screams in pain.

LABORATORY

ALIEN#1 (CONTD)This is expected. Cellularreconstruction. His pain will betemporary.

The electric charge stops. Zors pain lessens. His breathingbecomes less shallow.

ALIEN#1 (CONTD)(checking console screen)All life signs read normal.Cognitive function normal. Anatomicstructure remains intact.

Alien#2 activates Zors chamber control panel. The dooropens. There is a sense of nervous expectation as everyone

waits for Zor.

He walks out of the chamber room.

IDIGO RAZE

How do you feel?

Zor touches his face.

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TYRAS ZORReborn.

ALIEN#1The physical transformation youve

undergone is medicallyunprecedented. Youll need time torest, to adapt to the change.

TYRAS ZORIt can wait. (beat) Glost, readythe shuttle. We leave within thehour.

The alien acknowledges the order and floats out of thelaboratory.

Zor brings his hands close together. He concentrates. A small

liquid container shakes on the console. It rises and floatstowards Zor. He manipulates its movement in graceful fashion.It passes into his hand.

TYRAS ZOR (CONTD)(to himself)

The power of the force.Extraordinary.

EXT. RESEARCH FACILITY - SKY - NIGHT

A Galactic Unity SPACESHIP descending from the night sky.

INT. SPACESHIP COCKPIT - NIGHT

PILOT at the helm.

PILOTAny closer and we risk detection.

BRAXMaintain altitude here. Solo?

Han enters the cockpit. Brax points to the viewscreen. Theresearch facility is displayed.

BRAX (CONTD)Security droids around theperimeter. (he points to them onthe screen) They shouldnt noticeus. Prep for launch.

Han walks into the

LANDING BAY

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Chewbacca and a team of four Galactic Unity soldiers. Theyrewearing rocket packs and helmets. Chewbacca is helmet-less.Han attaches a rocket pack to his back.

Brax enters the landing bay. He gestures with his hand and

one of the soldiers operates the landing bays console panel.The landing bay ramp opens.

BRAX (CONTD)Metus has a thin atmosphere. Verycold.

Brax and the others position themselves at the edge of theramp. Below, the city of Metus. Han puts the helmet on. Helooks at Chewbacca as if to reassure the Wookiee.

The console display light shines red.

BRAX (CONTD)Tight formation. Follow my lead.

The console display light turns to green. Brax launcheshimself out of the ship. The rest of the team follow.

EXT. METUS SKY - NIGHT

The team descending through the cloud cover.

INT. LABORATORY - NIGHT

LEADER OF CRIMINALSThe original fee we agreed, Zor.Not enough. Skywalker took out myteam.

TYRAS ZORWhat did you expect from a JediMaster? You should be thankfulyoure still alive to enjoy thespoils.

Zor extends his hand. He is holding a case.

TYRAS ZOR (CONTD)Take it or leave it.

The criminal gives a scornful look but accepts payment. Hetakes the case.

TYRAS ZOR (CONTD)Wise choice.

METUS SKY

Han and his team soar down through the high-rise blocks

towards the research facility.

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They land on the research facilitys roof.

RESEARCH FACILITY ROOF

Brax and Han scan the facility with their night visionbinoculars. Below, the security droids continue their nightlyvigil.

The soldiers head to the roof door entrance.

TROOPER#1 removes a small device from his uniform andattaches it to the door.

TROOPER#1Disassembler on.

The device starts to atomize part of the door.

LABORATORY

Raze is sitting at the computer console. Zor stands lookingover him. Computer files, folders and memory cache are beingdeleted.

IDIGO RAZEDatabase clean. No memory trace.

TYRAS ZORGood.

Several gang members are packing parts of the extractionequipment into storage cases.

TYRAS ZOR (CONTD)Handle those with care.

RESEARCH FACILITY ROOF

The disassembler creates a large enough hole for access. Theteam enter into

INT. RESEARCH FACILITY - CORRIDOR - NIGHT

BRAXLaboratory is level twenty two.

The team head along the corridor.

INT. ELEVATOR COMPLEX - NIGHT

A series of elevators linking all levels of the researchfacility.

BRAX (CONTD)Hold it!

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ALIEN#1Our readings indicate the force isstrong within you, Master Zor.

Zor draws the alien closer by use of his hand. The alien

lurches forward. Zors face and words convey intimidation -

TYRAS ZORAnd what else do you sense within

me? The calling of the Jedi way orthe dark side?

ALIEN#1My race is not endowed withhumanoid emotions like fear.

TYRAS ZORThen youre most fortunate.

Zor flicks his hand and the alien flinches back. It is nolonger under Zors control.

Zor activates a viewscreen. On display: a dark room. Severalmen sitting around a table. Their faces are shrouded inshadow.

TYRAS ZOR (CONTD)The extraction is a success. Theresults... enlightening.

SHROUDED MANSkywalker should be executed assoon as possible. Hand him over tous and we can proceed to the nextstage of our agreement.

TYRAS ZORI will deal with the Jedi. Hes notyour concern. Well meet on Tero infour standard galactic days.

Zor ends the communication.

IDIGO RAZEWhy keep Skywalker? Hes of littleuse now. Itll be a great honor ifI kill the last of the Jedi.

TYRAS ZORNo, temper your enthusiasm, Raze.Well take him with us. On the open

market hes worth more alive thandead.

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Two guards stand at the entrance. Han and Brax scan theirvision binoculars through two large glass doors into theinterior. Images of the targets light up on their binocularsview screens.

BRAXTarget confirmed. Its Skywalker.

Brax points at the two guards. Trooper#1 fires silencer blastrounds at the guards. They slump to the ground.

TROOPER#2 holds two gas grenades. Brax activates the doorsconsole. The doors open and the grenades are thrown into thelaboratory. There is a huge explosion of smoke.

LABORATORY

Brax launches the offensive.

BRAX (CONTD)This is the Galactic Unity!Surrender!

Zors men ignore the warning and open fire. Han and his teamdrop behind medical equipment.

HAN(with sarcasm)

Effective speech!

Zors men continue blasting.

HAN (CONTD)Me, I prefer the diplomacy of aloaded blaster!

Han stands and opens fire. A chaotic blaster exchange ensues.

Zor grabs the container containing the extraction equipment.He activates his wrist communicator. Glosts holographicimage appears.

TYRAS ZOR

Glost, were leaving now!(referring to ship) Get her ready!

Amid the confusion of the smoke and blaster exchange, thealien scientists flee. One of the aliens knocks the glasstube containing Luke. The glass tube moves across the roominto Hans line of vision.

HANLuke!

Han tries to make a move towards the glass tube but theenemys fire forces him back.

HAN (CONTD)Chewie! I can do with some assist!

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Chewbacca opens fire. His blaster sprays the laboratory withfire. He takes out three or four men.

The leader of the criminals (responsible for Lukes capture)fires at the soldiers. He makes for the laboratorys door but

is cut down by blaster fire.

Zors men provide covering fire allowing Zor and Raze toescape via the rear exit.

Unity soldiers take out the remaining members of Zors team.

HAN (CONTD)Brax, secure the area!

Han and Chewbacca give chase.

RESEARCH FACILITY CORRIDORS

Han and Chewbacca chase Zor and Raze down the corridors ofthe facility. The two men return blaster fire. Han and Chewieduck to avoid the blasts.

HAN (CONTD)Just like old times, eh, Chewie!

The Wookiee responds in his inimitable way.

INT. SHUTTLE BAY - RESEARCH FACILITY - NIGHT

TYRAS ZORS SPACESHIP - COCKPIT

Glost moving the spaceship - a small starfighter - along thenarrow platform in readiness for launch.

CORRIDORS

Zor and Raze running to the shuttle bay. Han and Chewbaccafollowing. Han activates his wrist communicator -

HAN (CONTD)Solo to pilot. Target escaping viashuttle bay! Cut em off!

INT. UNITY SPACESHIP - COCKPIT - NIGHT

PILOTResponding!

The spaceship dives down towards the research facility.

SHUTTLE BAY

Zor and Raze run to the starfighter. The ships access rampis lowered. Han and Chewbacca appear from the corridor.

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Zor and Raze open fire as they race to the ramp. Zor headsinto the starfighter. Raze holds position at the ramp. Hecontinues firing.

Han and Chewie use some storage containers as temporary

cover.

Raze stops firing. He goes into a meditative pose. His bodyduplicates itself. Two versions of Idigo Raze fire their

weapons.

The sound of the starfighter about to rise makes Raze forgodispensing his weapons. He submits a devilish smile and re-

merges together as one person.

He runs up the starfighters ramp.

Han and Chewbacca race forward, blasters unleashed. Two Unity

soldiers arrive and open fire. The Unity spaceship appearsfrom above and fires on Zors ship.

ZORS STARFIGHTER

GLOSTJumping to hyperspace.

Glost engages its hyperspace function.

The starfighter powers away into the darkness of the galaxy.

LABORATORY

Brax and his men at the console.

TROOPER#1Comm system destroyed, sir.

BRAXNo way to track them now.

Han is holding Luke in his arms.

HANIts okay, Luke, I got you. Justhold on. Youre going to be fine.

Han places Lukes head in his hands. Lukes face is ashen.

HAN (CONTD)Youre going to be fine.

FADE TO BLACK

FADE IN:

INT. GALACTIC UNITY BASE - COMMAND ROOM - DAY

EQUITA HIGH COMMAND MEETING

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A desk and chairs surround a large holographic display. Ondisplay - the full galactic Unity sector of space, itsplanets, outposts, mining and other commercial interests.

The high command consists of the President and three members

of his executive. These MEN are called ASSIGNERS.

Assigner of Defense - ROSLEN

Assigner of Finance - DARNELL

Assigner of Homeland and Galactic Affairs - GAROD

The meeting is in session. Luke Skywalker in attendance,sitting. Han and Chewbacca stand.

A MEDICAL DROID is attending to Luke. Luke has a cut to hisface but little else to suggest the hardship of his recentordeal.

PRESIDENT YIRAI speak for everyone here when Isay how pleased we are for yoursafe return, Luke.

Yira shakes Lukes hand.

LUKEIm grateful for your help, sir.

Luke looks at Han. Luke smiles. Han nods his head slightly toacknowledge Luke.

MEDICAL DROIDMaster Skywalker has made aremarkable recovery. Cauterizedareas of the body healed with

minimal tissue scarring. Iprescribed a treatment of adrenalstimulants to maintain energy,

muscular fibre and counter fatigue.These must be taken every sixhours.

The droid leaves the room.

BRAXA search of the laboratory on Metusrevealed no information. Filesconnected to the perpetrators goneor erased. Aliens working for themfled.

PRESIDENT YIRALuke, did you recognize yourcaptors?

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LUKENo. They werent underworlders organgs working for the Hutt cartels.

ROSLEN

What about pro-Sith extremists fromoutside the Unity?

DARNELLThe Sith are dead. They have no

more followers.

HANThey could have prior form. Thedatabase might find a match. Illcheck it out.

GAROD

These criminals possess technologyto extract the force from a Jedi.How is this even possible?

LUKEI wish I knew.

DARNELLWe need to know and fast. Its self-evident your Jedi skills arelacking, Skywalker. Had you eludedcapture we wouldnt be in this

predicament.LUKE

You cant blame my capture foreverything. The Jedi order declinedafter the fall of the Empire. TheUnity should have invested in theorder, trained new Jedi. Youdidnt.

DARNELLThats not fair, Skywalker. It wasyour responsibility. Not ours.

LUKEBut Im more than just a Jedi.

DARNELLMeaning?

LUKEMeaning, life goes on. After theEmpire the Jedi became agents forhire. Little more than unpaid

mercenaries. That goes against the

fundamental principles of the Jediway.

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Compassion and selflessness definea Jedi, not his warrior skills.

DARNELLYour pacifist leanings dont

impress me, Skywalker.

LUKEI didnt become a mercenary. If Ineglected my duty as a Jedi it was

my choice.

ROSLENAnd now we have to live with theconsequences of that choice.

PRESIDENT YIRAThis recrimination isnt getting us

anywhere. Luke is not accountableto us. He can live his life as hesees fit.

LUKEThank you, sir.

PRESIDENT YIRAThe fact remains - the Jedi Orderis gone. Youre the only link toits past. The Unity has an academyfor force-sensitive students. Ifyou could train them as yourpadawan, instill in them the fullpower and code of the Jedi, a neworder could counter any insurgencethreat.

LUKEAnd if I refuse?

PRESIDENT YIRAYou claim compassion andselflessness define who you are. Ifthats true I think we know what

your answer will be.

INT. GALACTIC UNITY BASE - GARDEN - DAY

A well-tended garden with holographic water fountain. Luke issitting on an antigrav-bench. Han approaches.

LUKEHan.

HANMind if I join you?

Luke puts his hand out to gesture Han to sit. Han sits nextto Luke.

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HAN (CONTD)Peaceful here.

LUKEYeah.

Beat

LUKE (CONTD)Thanks.

HANHmm?

LUKEFor saving me back there on Metus.

HAN

Think nothing of it.

LUKEThat was some tight spot.

HANYeah, dont come much tighter.

Beat

LUKETheyre right, yknow.

HANWhat?

LUKEWhat they said. I did let themdown. To allow myself to be caughtlike that.

HANFrom what I heard you put up quitea fight.

LUKEI shouldve been stronger. I haveneglected the ways of the force. IfYoda or Ben could see me now theydhang their heads in shame.

HANSelf-pity from a Jedi? Thats afirst.

LUKEIts okay for you, Han. You justlive your life without giving a

damn.

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HANBest way to be. Wouldnt have itany other way.

Beat

LUKESo how is Leia? Marriage stillgoing strong?

HANIs that a note of sarcasm I detect?

LUKEJust asking.

HANIf you must know, were no longer

together.

LUKEShe became immune to your boyishcharm, right?

HANSomething like that.

Luke looks out into the park. His mind remains occupied ondistant thought.

HAN (CONTD)

You cant change the past, Luke.

LUKEWhat makes you think I want to?

HANI could never understand you.Listen, if you need cheering up gosee the droids.

LUKETheyre here? In the Unity?

HANThats what I was told. Ill askaround if you want.

LUKENo, its okay. Ill do it. Take my

mind off things.

Luke stands up.

LUKE (CONTD)Its been a long time, Han.

HANToo long, Luke. Too damn long.

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LUKETake care.

HANYou too.

Luke walks away. Han sits there thinking about theconversation.

INT. GALACTIC UNITY BASE - STORAGE WAREHOUSE - DAY

Luke and a Unity GUARD walking through a vast warehouse fullof droids and antiquities from the time of the Empire.

GUARDAfter the fall of the Empire a lotof old droids were sent to scrap

mines. Others ended up here.

LUKECouldnt they have been sold on tonew owners?

GUARDLittle demand. When the Unity wasconstituted, new droids werecommissioned for service.

The guard stops at a door.

GUARD (CONTD)Astromech droids.

The guard accesses the door with his pass-card.

WAREHOUSE - SMALLER STORAGE ROOM

Hundreds of astromech droids placed in rows. Luke and theguard walk past several rows. The guard stops, checks his

warehouse manifest.

GUARD (CONTD)

I believe these are yours.Covered in layers of dust, the droids R2-D2 and C-3PO.

GUARD (CONTD)Theyve been shut down for thirtyyears.

Lukes face denotes surprise. The guard walks away.

LUKE(to the droids)

How did you get like this?

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He brushes dust off their casing. Luke reactivates thedroids. The sound of motors firing and their CPUs coming backonline.

C-3PO

I appear to have had the longestsleep I can remember.

R2-D2 bleeps a reply.

C-3PO (CONTD)Yes. I know droids dont sleep. I

was speaking metaphorically.

R2-D2 bleeps a further reply.

C-3PO (CONTD)What are we doing here? That is a

good question, R-2. We appear to bein the droid afterlife. Strange. Ithought it would have been lesscrowded.

R2-D2 speaks.

C-3PO (CONTD)If we are in the droid afterlifethen what is master Luke doinghere? Dont be ridiculous, R-2. Ofcourse master Luke isnt here.

Luke wipes some grime off C-3P0s eye sensors.

C-3PO (CONTD)My optic sensors must be deceiving

me. Master Luke? It is you? It isyou! Oh, R2, it is master Luke!

R2-D2 wobbles with excitement. Luke gives a broad smile.

LUKEIts good to see you two.

EXT. GALACTIC UNITY BASE - DATABASE ROOM - DAY

Han and Brax scanning the computer database. C-3PO is bytheir side. Han scans endless mug shots and file reports.

HANIts gonna be a long shot if we getlucky.

C-3POSir, the Galactic Unity criminaldatabase has approximately two

million entries.

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HANHave you counted them all?

C-3PONot personally, no.

HANPity. But theres no time like thepresent. Go ahead.

C-3POIt would appear your flippantnature remains in rude health,

master Solo.

HANHow long were you deactivated?

C-3POI believe it was thirty years.Droids have little concept of time.

HANThirty years, huh? That short?

C-3PO looks insulted.

BRAXSolo, I may have something.

Brax enlarges a file report on the screen.

BRAX (CONTD)I did a crosscheck on our pals, theHutts.

HANJabba.

BRAXAfter his demise the cartel splitinto rival factions. One faction

were recently captured selling

illegal salvage on Tatooine.HAN

And?

BRAXThey turned informer. Hoped theycould cut a deal with the Unity.They came up with a name.

Brax scans the files. A face comes up. It is Tyras Zor. He ismuch younger and bears little similarity to his older self.

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INT. GALACTIC UNITY PARLIAMENT - DAY

A large reception area resplendent in brass furnishing.Standing, Han and Chewbacca.

LEIAWell, if it isnt the originalflyboy back in action.

HANLeia. Long time no see. Did you

miss me?

LEIAYeah, like the Unity misses theEmpire.

Han tries his best to hide his reaction.

LEIA (CONTD)You here on official Unity businessor did your smuggling anticsfinally catch up with you?

HANSmuggling? Dont know what you

mean. Im an honest trader. Buyingand selling reputable goods.

LEIAOnly reputable thing you ever sold,Han Solo, was Bantha droppings.

HANMy salesmanship worked on you. Yousure bought into marriage.

LEIAI really dont want to go there,Han. Ancient history.

HANWe could always try again. Second

time around might be --

LEIA(interrupting, withsarcasm)

Darling --(then more serious)

Marriage is about commitment,respect, thinking about the otherperson.

HANYeah, I can do that.

Leia gives a dry laugh.

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LEIARemind me, how many years did wehave?

HAN

Five, I think.

LEIAMore like four. And then you wentback to your old smuggling ways.

HANOkay, so I admit, I couldve been abit more attentive to your needs.

LEIANeeds? You dont even know the

meaning of the word.

HANIm sure Chewie knows. Hisvocabularys quite large for aWookiee. Aint I right, Chewie?

Chewie makes a bark.

HAN (CONTD)See what I mean?

Leia walks away in disgust. Han stands there bemused.

EXT. PLANET BORAYLA - DAY

Establishing shot of Borayla. It is a class B planet. Mediumlevel technology. Industries include agriculture,

manufacturing and finance.

Onto city of ARVALE - bustling with life and commerce.

Onto -

EXT. BORAYLA - ARVALE CITY - UNIVERSITY - DAY

A WOMAN in her early twenties leaving the main entrance withher university friends, three young women. Her name is MIYABORAY. Shes dressed in casual clothes. She carries a smallbag.

A MAN rides along the boulevard on his swoop speeder bike.The speeder bike is similar to Republic-era pod racers but

more compact. A two seater. The man is age early thirties,looks slightly younger. Wears casual clothing.

His name is JAYON LARS. He stops at the entrance to theuniversity.

JAYONFancy a ride?

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UNIVERSITY WOMANIs that the best chat up line yougot?

JAYON

Get on and find out!

MIYAHey, hes mine. Find your ownboyfriend!

Miya steps in front of her friend and gives Jayon a quickkiss. Miya climbs on the bike.

JAYONHow was your day, Miya?

MIYA

Its just got better.

Jayon revs the swoops engine. The speeder bike acceleratesdown the boulevard.

EXT. BORAYLA - ARVALE SUBURBS - DAY

Residential district. Houses of modest size. Beyond thehouses, farmland and open countryside.

Miya and Jayon dismount the speeder bike. Miya takes in the

view.

MIYAIts beautiful at this time of theday.

JAYONI guess.

MIYAYou were never the romantic type,Jayon.

JAYONHey, if its romance you want I canoblige --

Jayon gives Miya a brief kiss.

MIYA(sceptical)

Very romantic.

JAYONI try.

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They see a MAN standing in a workshop. The workshop is aconverted garage and stores speeder bikes. An old-series

model astromech droid is working on a bike.

The man is age approximately sixty. Hes wearing a dirty

overall.

Jayon kisses Miya again.

MIYAYou did that on purpose. Just toannoy him.

JAYONGuilty as charged.

The man, called GABE BORAY, looks a bit uncomfortable.

GABEIf you can tear yourself away from

my daughter, the power generator onthe 70-C bike needs replacing.

JAYONHe who must be obeyed wants me.

MIYAHes not that bad.

JAYONYep, a slave driver with a winningsmile.

MIYAStop it, you tease! Ive seen the

way Gabe looks at you. You two geton really well. Youre like the sonhe never had.

Jayons demeanor changes.

MIYA (CONTD)Oh, Im sorry, I didnt mean to. I

just mean...

Gabe calls out -

GABEJayon, I need you now.

JAYONI gotta go.

Jayon walks into the workshop.

GABE

Love can wait. This wont.

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Gabe points to a semi-dismantled speeder bike. Jayon startsto unscrew the power generator.

INT. GALACTIC UNITY BASE - HOLODECK - DAY

Luke is fighting two holographically projected droids. Theyuse holographic lightsabers. Luke ducks and weaves with hislightsaber. He lunges at the first droid. It is eliminatedfrom the contest.

The other droid is harder to dispatch. It anticipates Lukesmovements and predicts the optimum moment to counterattack.It strikes Luke on his left arm.

Luke deactivates the simulation.

C-3PO

A most impressive display, masterLuke.

LUKEYou dont need to lie, 3P0.

C-3POProtocol droids are incapable offalsehood. Our programming preventsit.

LUKEMy speed is too slow. My awareness,

my understanding of the force, itsnot the same anymore.

C-3POMaster Luke, you were a great JediKnight. There is no reason to thinkyou cannot be one again.

LUKEThank you.

R2 chips in with support.

LUKE (CONTD)And you too, R2.

C-3POPlease continue.

Luke reactivates the simulation. He resumes battle with twonew droids. He takes out the first with a series of deft

moves.

The second droid anticipates Lukes movement. It strikes atLuke. Luke senses the move and leaps up into the air,

somersaults behind the droid, and executes a winning lunge.The droid is defeated.

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INT. GALACTIC UNITY BASE - TARGET RANGE - DAY

Several holographic targets positioned at the end of therange.

C-3POMaster Luke, have you consideredPresident Yiras offer of helpingat the Jedi academy?

LUKEIll think about it.

Luke takes a blaster out of a cabinet.

LUKE (CONTD)Havent used one of these in years.

He aims the blaster at the target. Fires the zero chargeblaster round. He misses the bulls-eye. Luke displays hisdisappointment.

C-3POI am sure your services would beinvaluable to the Unity.

LUKEThings change, 3PO. People change.

Luke takes a second aim. He fires. Misses again.

LEIAYou were always better with alightsaber.

Luke turns around to see Leia standing behind.

LUKELeia!

LEIALuke.

Luke puts the blaster down. He gives Leia a warm hug.LUKE

Its so good to see you!

LEIAYou too. I cant believe its beenso long.

LUKE(affectionately)

Youre making me sound old.

Luke looks at Leia. He checks out her military uniform.

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LUKE (CONTD)Wow, look at you. Major Organa?

LEIAHan always thought Id look good in

a uniform. Guess he got his way.

LUKEHe did mention your marriage. Waskind of vague.

LEIAWe drifted apart. Wasnt meant tobe. The Unity needed new people. Iobliged. (beat) So... how you beenkeeping?

LUKE

To myself, mostly. The Jedi wayisnt that conducive torelationships.

LEIAIf thats what you want.

LUKEYou meet anyone else?

LEIANo, not since Han. Yira told meabout what happened on Strayus. Areyou okay?

LUKEYeah, yeah, its fine now.

LEIAYou sure? Really?

LUKEA sisters intuition, right?

LEIA

Theres no shame in wanting help.

LUKEI know, but, its just... I need todeal with things myself.

LEIADont dwell on your thoughts. TheUnity needs you.

LUKE(dismissive)

No, they dont want me. They want

the Luke of the rebellion. Theyoung, brave hero of the hour.

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LEIAYou getting cynical in your oldage?

LUKE

Hans personality must be rubbingoff on me.

Leia gives a warm smile.

LEIAPeople do need you, Luke. I needyou. Dont ever forget that.

EXT. BORAYLA - ARVALE SUBURBS - FIELDS - DAY

Jayon and Miya sitting on a grass verge. Behind them, a fence

separating the open countryside from the houses.

MIYAAbout before... what I said... Ididnt mean to upset you.

JAYONIts okay. I know what you meant.

MIYAI didnt mean to suggest Gabe waslike your real father.

JAYONNot much of a comparison. My father

wasnt an engineer.

MIYAYou dont talk about him much oryour mother.

JAYONYou never really asked before.

MIYA

You told me they were stationed onan alliance outpost during the timeof the Empire.

JAYONYeah, medical auxiliaries. Imperialstormtroopers attacked the outpost.I was evacuated. My parentsremained.

MIYAThey must have been good people. To

want to stay and help.

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JAYONI know. But from a selfish point ofview I wish they hadnt. Had theyleft theyd still be alive. Is it

wrong to say that?

MIYANo, of course not. You shouldntfeel guilty.

JAYONHey, lets change the subject. Whatabout you? Hows your uni-techcourse going? Can I see yourportfolio?

MIYASure.

She takes the portfolio from her bag and passes it to Jayon.He looks through the portfolio.

INSERT

Images of droids with upgraded components.

BACK TO SCENE

JAYONWoah, these are impressive.

MIYATheres a growing market incommercial droid upgrades. Owners

want to accessorize. I hope tomarket them after graduation.

JAYONYou will, youre really talented.(beat) Yknow, I should be thankfulyour father hasnt replaced me witha droid. Just think of all thecredits hed save if he didnt have

to pay me for my work.

MIYABut think how dull itd be if hedidnt have someone like you toorder about.

JAYONOh right. I get it. Like father,like daughter?

MIYAI never order you about.

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JAYON(playful)

You can try.

They kiss. They lie back on the grass. They look up into the

beautiful blue and orange colored sky.

JAYON (CONTD)Youre right. It is beautiful.

MIYAYou ever think about leavingBorayla?

JAYONPerhaps one day. If the right girlcame along to tempt me. Still

waiting.

Miya gives Jayon a gentle affectionate prod to say shedisapproves of his teasing.

MIYA(singing)

Borayla, the sun shines for you.Lighting my way for love and foryou.

The sky begins to lose brightness as if thunder clouds areapproaching but the sky is cloud-less. Jayon sits upright andlooks to the sky.

JAYONThats strange. Ive never seen --

MIYA(singing)

Borayla, the sun shines for you.Lighting my way, always so true.

The sky is getting darker. A deep pitch engine sound isrising. Jayon stands.

MIYA (CONTD)(singing)Borayla, the sun shines for you.

JAYONOh no --

A large armada of spaceships is approaching. It is the Relm.Their design is markedly different to former Imperialspaceships. The Relm spaceships are circular in design.

The spaceships are divided into three standard types -

1) Largest size attack class spaceships. Weapons - ion andlaser cannons for larger targets.

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Smaller gun turrets for closer range targets. Defensiveshields for the command centre and engine section.

2) Mid-size explorer class spaceships. Weapons - ion andlaser cannons. Smaller gun turrets for closer range targets.

Weapons not as powerful as attack class spaceships. Limitedshield capacity.

3) Small starfighter class spaceships. Weapons as explorerclass. Reduced firepower than the other ships but faster

maneuverability. No shield capacity.

INT. Relm ATTACK CLASS SPACESHIP - DAY

COMMAND BRIDGE

Two Relm COMMANDERS at the controls. The Relm wear lightcolor military clothing. The letter R in muted white, smallin size, etched on their jacket.

RELM COMMANDER#1Take out all spaceports.

Commander#2 activates his cockpit screen. A detailed list andmap of Borayla spaceports is displayed.

RELM COMMANDER#2Targeting. Units deployed.

Relm starfighters split away from the larger spaceships. Theyswoop to lower altitude and open fire on Boraylas mainspaceports.

Spaceport#1 takes a direct hit to key targets - hangars,runways, the command tower. The entire spaceport isdestroyed.

Spaceport#2 is attacked. The spaceports ground-to-airdefenses are launched. Ground-to-air missiles target the Relmstarfighters. A small number of fighters are hit and explode.

Borayla soldiers appear on the runways and try to launch

their starfighters but the attack is too sudden. The entiresquadron is destroyed.

Spaceport#3 is attacked. Relm starfighters target the maincommunication tower and runways. Borayla starfighters areswift to respond and launch into the sky.

A full air battle commences.

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INT. BORAYLA SPACEPORT#3 - COMMAND TOWER - CONTROL CENTRE -DAY

The control centre monitoring all flights in that region.Banks of viewscreens. A communicator device is attached to

the ear of the command towers CONTROLLER.

CONTROLLERBorayla high command, come in!Borayla high command, were underattack!


Air raid sirens are wailing throughout the city. Relmstarfighters swoop across the houses.

JAYONWe gotta go, now!

Jayon and Miya run up the verge and head towards theworkshop. Gabe runs out to greet them. He looks up into thesky and sees the starfighters.

GABE(shocked)

By the holy stars...!

Jayon approaches the workshop.

GABE (CONTD)Dont worry about that! Leave yourequipment here. Ill lock up. Go toElaine. Tell her to pack food and

water.

JAYONBut what about you?

GABEIll catch up! Go! Now!

Miya hugs her father.

GABE (CONTD)Jayon will look after you. Illjoin you soon. I promise.

Jayon starts his bike speeder. Miya gets on. They leave theworkshop.

Gabe hurries back inside.

ARVALE STREETS

We follow Jayon and Miya on the speeder bike as they racetowards the main city square.

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Captain Katana has assured me thecapital and Parliament will beseized within the hour.

IMPERIAL GENERAL WORTHAN

Its vital that news of thisdoesnt reach back to the Unity.

TYRAS ZORBorayla has no treaty or militaryaffiliation with the Unity. They

wont come to her assistance.

Glost activates the screen. It shows detailed data and videoof the invasion. Locations are displayed.

GLOSTAll planetary communication to the

outside is jammed. Their maincommunication hub on the easternpeninsular destroyed. Their spacefleet rendered near obsolete. Itsimpossible for a distress call tobe sent.

IMPERIAL GENERAL MARNAll satisfactory. However, yourreport omits one important fact. Wereceived intel Skywalker remains atlarge. An explanation?

TYRAS ZORYouve been misinformed.

IMPERIAL GENERAL MARNI find that hard to believe.Imperial data is rarely inaccurate.

IMPERIAL GENERAL WORTHANThen where is Skywalker? Show ushis body.

TYRAS ZOR

Hes been dealt with.

The generals look unconvinced.

IMPERIAL GENERAL CORAHIts unwise to mislead us, Zor. TheJedi are a formidable threat, evenif their order is reduced to one.

TYRAS ZORYour poor Empire. Vanquished by thehand of the Jedi.

IMPERIAL GENERAL CORAHYour sarcasm isnt valued, Zor.

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TYRAS ZORAnd your mistrust isnt welcome.The Empire is gone. Tawdry remnantsremain. Youve amounted to nothingsince the fall of Sidious and

Vader.

IMPERIAL GENERAL MARNThe past isnt at issue here.

TYRAS ZORLet me remind you -- the galacticUnity isnt aware of yourexistence. Imperial generalsoperating close to Unity space? How

would they react to such prizedinformation?

IMPERIAL GENERAL CORAHThats a hollow threat and you knowit.

TYRAS ZORPerhaps not. You have much to learnabout The Relm, General Corah...

EXT. BORAYLA - ARVALE CITY - DAY

Jayon riding his speeder bike through the streets. He seesRelm spaceships beginning to descend. He enters

EXT. BORAYLA - ARVALE CITY SQUARE - DAY

A vast city square. Expansive avenues run along the square.Large trees adorn the avenues. Beyond the square, a networkof smaller roadways.

Borayla soldiers are trying to preserve order but its ahopeless task. Speeders and land shuttles cannot pass throughthe square.

JAYONWhats going on?

CIVILIAN#1Its a full scale invasion! Theresno entry!

CIVILIAN#2Soldiers are heading this way!

BORAYLA SOLDIERPlease leave the square in an

orderly fashion!

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Relm soldiers appear on the roadways. The soldiers wearhelmets and full body protection. Their dark color uniformshave a futuristic para-military design.

BORAYLA SOLDIER (CONTD)

Vacate the square immediately!

Borayla soldiers take offensive positions around the square -on balconies, in front of stores, behind land speeders,shuttles, road signs and walls. The citizens sense impendingdanger.

RELM SOLDIERLay down your arms and surrender toThe Relm!

BORAYLA SOLDIEROpen fire!

The battle for the square begins.

The crowd break into mass panic. Citizens run for their livesas the square is rocked by blaster fire. Casualties are highon both sides but the Relm soldiers are greater in number.

BORAYLA SOLDIER (CONTD)Regroup!

The Borayla soldiers are forced further down the square.

MIYAWe have to reach my mother!

Jayons speeder bike is in the line of fire. Jayon and Miyacower as blast beams shoot past. Jayon swings the speederbike around in the opposite direction.

JAYONHold on!

Jayons speeder bike is racing down a series of roadways.

Hundreds of people are fleeing from the square.

Further Relm soldiers are taking to the streets of the city.

Smaller-scale gun battles are taking place between braveBorayla citizens and Relm soldiers.

Boraylans are evacuating their homes. Large emergencyservice carrier speeders assisting in the evacuation.

Relm tanks are patrolling the streets. The tanks have frontlaser shields. Borayla soldiers open fire on the land tanks.The front shields absorb much of the impact.

BORAYLA SOLDIER#2Hit the sides!

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The Borayla soldiers retarget their aim onto the sides of thetanks. The tanks take some damage.

INSIDE THE LEAD TANK

TANK COMMANDERSide assault. Compensating.

ARVALE STREETS

The tanks swerve to the side and face the Borayla soldiersfull on. The tanks fire with their ion guns. A defensive lineof Borayla soldiers is wiped out.

The Borayla soldiers retreat down the large avenues and roadsof Arvale city.

Jayons journey is intercepted by Borayla soldiers trying to

hold back the tanks advance. Tank gun fire rocks the street.The side of a building is hit by misdirected tank gun fire.The building erupts in flame and debris.

The blast wave forces Jays speeder bike to swerve to theside of the street. The speeder bike hits a street light poleand comes to an abrupt halt.

JAYONYou okay?

MIYA(slightly dazed)

I - I think so.

Relm soldiers approach -

RELM SOLDIERYou! Surrender!

Jayon accelerates his speeder bike straight at the soldiers.They dive out of the way. The soldiers return fire but thespeed of Jayons speeder bike has the measure of them. Thespeeder bike heads off into the distance.

EXT. BORAYLA - ARVALE CITY SQUARE - DAY

The square is under the control of the Relm army. SurrenderedBorayla soldiers are corralled into groups, waiting to beprocessed.

CAPTAIN KATANA is in charge of the invasion. Katana has aharsh face and an officious nature. A mobile communicationstation has been set up in the square. Katana is viewing thestations viewscreen. He is in contact with Tyras Zor.

CAPTAIN KATANA

Sir, we have some resistance in theouter areas of Arvale city.

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Borayla tank divisions deployed toslow our progress. With no aircover as support they represent a

minimal threat.

On viewscreen -

TYRAS ZORThe Borayla high command?

CAPTAIN KATANAParliament is under our control.

On viewscreen -

TYRAS ZORSecure all prisoners for transportoff-planet.

CAPTAIN KATANASir.

The vid-link communication ends.

TERO CONTROL ROOM

TYRAS ZORThe capture of the Borayla highcommand will serve as a useful

warning to the Unity.

General Corah is unconvinced.

IMPERIAL GENERAL CORAHThe Unity has many planets with

military might comparable to theformer Empire. Your invasion proveslittle.

TYRAS ZORIt proves the Relm will be the newpower in the galaxy.

IMPERIAL GENERAL CORAHA conscripted army funded byunderworld backers. Cut-throatdegenerates. They have theintegrity of a Tusken raider!

TYRAS ZORAre you having second thoughts,General Corah? Perhaps some

motivation is needed.

Zor closes his eyes for a brief moment. The general feels thesensation of rising fear. His face turns pale. Unsightly

markings appear on his face. Facial muscles contort. Hestruggles to speak.

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IMPERIAL GENERAL CORAHI lived through the reign of theSith. Dont presume to think yourein their league.

Zor savors the moment.

TYRAS ZORThe general is quite right.

(with cold emotion)Thank you for reminding me.

The markings disappear from the generals face. The othergenerals react with unease.


Jayon and Miya arrive at her mothers house. They dismountthe speeder bike and hurry to the front door. A WOMAN opensthe door. Her name is ELAINE BORAY. She is in her fifties.

Elaine hugs her daughter.

ELAINEThank the heavens youre alive. Andyou too, Jayon. Thanks for takingcare of her.

Jayon reacts with an appreciative smile.

ELAINE (CONTD)Gabe told me to pack provisions,food, fresh clothing. Where is yourfather?

MIYAHe should be here any time soon.

JAYONWe cant stay here in Arvale, itstoo dangerous. We have to keep

moving.

ELAINEWe cant leave without Gabe.

JAYONIll contact him.

Jayon uses his comlink. It isnt working.

JAYON (CONTD)Signal down. Must be jammed.

MIYA

Where we going?

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JAYONHead to the outerlands. Theres achance well be safer there.

MIYA

You dont know that for sure.

JAYONWeve no choice but to try.

A larger landspeeder arrives at Elaines home. Gabe is at thecontrols. The landspeeder has a sizeable storage area builtinto the rear section. Gabe hurries out of the landspeederand hugs his wife.

ELAINEOh thank God!

GABEEveryone okay?

Jayon and Miya nod.

GABE (CONTD)Cmon, everything in the speeder.All of it!

Elaine passes bags of essential supplies to Jayon. Jayonplaces the provisions in the landspeeders storage area.

GABE (CONTD)

Hurry now!

Elaine shuts and locks her house door. Jayon closes thestorage area. The family get in the landspeeder. Gabe is thedriver.

GABE (CONTD)Everyone in? Right.

The landspeeder leaves the street.

EXT. ARVALE CIVILIAN SPACEPORT - DAY

A battle around the main runway. Borayla tanks and soldieremplacements are firing at Relm positions. The Borayalasoldiers are trying to secure safe passage for a hugetransporter spaceship.

As the transporter takes off, it is hit by Relm tank cannons.The transporter buckles. The pilot struggles to control thehuge ship.

TRANSPORTER COCKPIT

PILOTWere hit! Losing engines!

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GABE (CONTD)(motioning to family)

Cmon! Inside!

INT. WATER FACTORY - DAY

They run along the factory floor, passing by huge pipes andgirders. The drones pursue.

INSERT - drone data screen:

Boraylans. Four adults. Detain.

BACK TO SCREEN

Gabe opens fire at the drones. His aim is wild. The dronescontinue their approach. Gabe leads the family along the

platforms.

ELAINEThis is madness! Where are going?

GABEHere, up here!

Gabe runs up some steps and begins to open a huge hatch.

GABE (CONTD)Come up, quickly! Come on!

The others run up the steps. The drones are almost upon them.Gabe opens the hatch to reveal entry into another section ofthe factory. He motions them to get inside.

GABE (CONTD)In! In!

Elaine and Miya step through the hatch. Gabe sees theincoming drones. He fires further shots. Gabe hands Jayon asecond, smaller blaster.

GABE (CONTD)

Here, use it!

Jayon fires. His aim isnt better than Gabes.

GABE (CONTD)Inside, Ill follow you!

Jayon enters through the opening. Gabe fires a few moreblaster rounds then follows inside. The hatch entrancereveals -

INT. WATER FACTORY - TUNNEL NETWORK - DAY

A thirty foot high tunnel. Dark, damp and uninviting.

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GABEOld water tunnels. Cmon!

Gabe leads them along the tunnel.

FACTORY FLOORDRONE#1 extends a lastorch. The device cuts through thehatch.

TUNNEL NETWORK

GABE (CONTD)Keep up!

ELAINEIm trying! Im trying!

The three drones enter the tunnel. They pursue the family.

MIYAWhere is this taking us?

GABEYoull see!

The family carry on down the tunnel.

The drones are fast approaching.

JAYON

Wait! Whats the sound?

ELAINEWhat? I cant hear anything...

The sound of gushing water.

GABEKeep moving!

The sounds gets louder.

The drones are almost on the family.

Gabe turns around and fires his blaster at the drones. Jayondoes the same.

A torrent of water emerges from a side tunnel. It joins thelarger tunnel. Its volume drenches the family. Elaine fallsto the ground. She is submerged.

MIYAMother!

Miya grabs at Elaine and pulls her up. The water pressure isso fast and strong they can barely stand.

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GABEKeep going!

With desperate abandon, he fires at the drones. One droid ishit and destroyed. The two droids open fire. Laser fire

shoots down into the tunnel. Water explosions rock thetunnel.

Jayon fires but he can barely see the drones due to theintense pressure of the water. It is now waist level. Anyhigher and the family will surely drown.

The water propels the family down the tunnel.

The water pressure forces the two spy drones onto the sidewalls. They explode.

The family slide along the tunnel. Gabe sees a hatch ahead.

He struggles towards it. He grabs the hatchs door handle.Gaining purchase, he turns the handle and opens the hatch.

GABE (CONTD)Over here!

He points with his arms. Gabe extends his right arm andcatches his wife.

GABE (CONTD)I got you!

He forces her through the hatch. Jayon and Miya struggle tothe hatch. Gabe grabs Jayon. Jayon clings to the frame of thehatch. He extends his hand. Miya grabs his hand.

JAYON(at the top of his voice)

Hold on!

She clings on tightly. The water pressure is so immense. Hergrip is loosening.

MIYACant... hold... on!

Her grip is almost gone.

JAYONI... got you!

Using every fibre of strength, Jayon pulls Miya back to thehatch. She can barely breathe. Jayon holds her for a second.

GABEIn!

Jayon and Miya enter the hatch. Gabe follows.

MAINTENANCE PASSAGEWAY

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Gabe shuts the hatch. The family look shattered. Theyre tootired to speak.

Gabe leads them down the passageway to a door. It has a roundhatch opening. He turns the opening. The door swings open to

reveal

INT. SPACE HANGAR - DAY

An underground space hangar containing old, neglected lookingspaceships.

ELAINEHow did you know about this place?

GABEI did some repairs for a few

charter pilots. They used thehangar for smuggling Kessel spicein and out of Borayla.

MIYAThey were criminals?

GABEThey paid well so I didnt care.(beat) These ships date back to theEmpire. Old, but they do the run toKessel in short time.

Jayon is looking through the cockpit window of one of thespaceships.

EXT. EQUITA - MILITARY BASE - ACADEMY - DAY

Establishing shot. To interior -

Luke and Yira walking through the academys hallway.

PRESIDENT YIRAI welcome your decision, Luke. The

academy will benefit from yourtuition.

LUKEAny new information on thecriminals?

PRESIDENT YIRAOne lead. Tyras Zor. Former Huttassociate.

LUKENames unfamiliar.

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PRESIDENT YIRAIf the underworld is preparing tostrike against the Unity we need toexpedite the Jedi program.

LUKEI cant guarantee Ill stay long. Afew weeks, perhaps.

The President looks disappointed with Lukes reply.

PRESIDENT YIRAThe incident on Strayus. Still onyour mind?

LUKEYes. The force is dependent onclarity. Clear vision. I wont be

much good to you as I am.

PRESIDENT YIRAJust try your best. Thats all Iask.

They continue along the hallway. A WOMAN stands furtherahead. Her name is ARIELLE SOLTERRE. She has a softcomplexion and long hair. Her age is half that of Lukes.

PRESIDENT YIRA (CONTD)This is Arielle, our head tutor atthe academy. Shes gifted in the

way of the force.

ARIELLEIts an honor to meet a JediMaster.

Luke gives a brief bow of the head as a greeting gesture.

LUKEThe cadets, what progress have they

made?

ARIELLETheyve passed their initiatetrials. The force is strong withinthem but needs direction.

PRESIDENT YIRAPrecisely. Thats all we want,Luke. You to provide someleadership, hone their skills.(beat) Let me introduce you tothem.

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EXT. BORAYALA - ARVALE CITY SQUARE - DAY

Captain Katana is monitoring the invasion from his mobilestation. He is apprised of new intel -

RELM LIEUTENANTCaptain Katana, enemy forces havesurrended in four out of five citydistricts. Fifth district expectedto fall tomorrow.

CAPTAIN KATANAContinue pressing home ouradvantage, lieutenant.

RELM LIEUTENANTThe Borayla High Command. Theshuttles ready to leave.

SHUTTLE

Members of the Borayla high command - PRESIDENT NOYE,advisors, military personnel. They are chained and underguard.

Katana enters the shuttle and addresses the prisoners.

CAPTAIN KATANA(insincere)

My apology for keeping you waitingso long.

PRESIDENT NOYEThis is an outrage! What right haveyou to invade a peace loving planetlike ours? When the Galactic Unityhear about this there will be --

Katanas voice turns hateful -

CAPTAIN KATANAThere will be nothing, PresidentNoye. The Unity doesnt care about

Borayla. You chose to remainindependent.

PRESIDENT NOYEThat wont matter. Your actions area crime against the Unity, againsteverything they stand for. They

will retaliate, I swear to that.

CAPTAIN KATANAEnjoy your stay on Cashalt. Give myregards to the prison wardens.

Katana leaves the shuttle. The door closing behind him.

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The hangars door opens. The frigate passes through thehangar.

FRIGATE COCKPIT

GABE (CONTD)Keep your eye on the altimeter. Weneed to stay low to avoid sensors.Theyll be scanning all flightactivity.

Jayon checks the altimeter.

ARVALE

The frigate hugs close to the low ground. It is fastapproaching the outskirts of the city. It heads into thecountryside area and up into the night sky.

The frigate soars into the upper atmosphere. It leaves planetBorayla.

COCKPIT

Gabe is operating the nav-computer.

GABE (CONTD)Coordinates locked in for Equita.

JAYONDo you think well make it?

GABEShould do. Fuel cells fullycharged.

MAIN HOLD

Miya is sitting at the table. She looks at her portfolio. Herwork is water-sodden. The designs are defaced. Her facereflects her sadness.

Elaine is putting food items into a storage container. Gabe

enters and approaches her.GABE (CONTD)

(quietly)How is she?

ELAINEShell be alright. Just the shockof whats happened.

GABEIts understandable. And you?

ELAINEIll be fine. Just wish I could

make sense of this.

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GABEThe Unity will know what to do.

ELAINEHold me. Please.

Gabe holds his wife. Elaines face looks anxious.

GABEWell get through this. I promise.

SPACE

The frigate cuts its way through the night of the galaxy. Inthe distance, avoiding detection, a space probe. It scans thepassing frigate with its heat signature sensors, looking forlife signs.

INT. EQUITA - MILITARY BASE - JEDI ACADEMY - DAY

The academy has combat arena, assault course, meditationchamber, dormitory.

COMBAT ARENA

Luke and Arielle watching three Jedi PADAWAN. They wearaustere robes. The padawan are practising their force power.Their disciplines include the understanding of control,sense, and alter.

NIS - age twelve. A young boy of slight frame.

ZOELL - age sixteen. A girl with red hair.

KIWEN - age eighteen. An alien with humanoid features. It isthe male of its species.

Zoell is practising her Jedi moves.

Kiwen is levitating a ball. It rises above his head. He istrying to pass underneath it. As he approaches, the ballfalls to the ground.

KIWENEvery time I move forward it falls.I dont understand.

LUKEYou need to contain yourfrustration, Kiwen. The forcereacts to our emotional state,positive or negative. Relax.

Kiwen relaxes.

LUKE (CONTD)Now try again.

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Kiwen succeeds with his task.

LUKE (CONTD)See how self-discipline gives youthe desire to achieve. You achieved

your goal because you appliedyourself. You adapted your mind tothe way of the force. Its throughknowledge and self-discipline apadawan can become a full Jedi.

Luke steps back and lets the padawan continue their training.

LUKE (CONTD)They have potential.

Luke watches the youngest padawan, Nis, practise his Jediskills. Nis is on a raised platform. Panel sections of the

platform drop. Nis has to react to/predict the next panel.

ARIELLEDo they remind you of yourself whenyou were their age?

Luke remains silent. Beat.

ARIELLE (CONTD)Have I spoken out of turn?

LUKENo.

ARIELLEI sense regret in you, Luke.Sadness?

Luke tries to hide his reaction.

LUKEYoull make a fine Jedi Master,Arielle. But dont let it consumeyou or be your only voice.

ARIELLEI dont understand.

LUKEThe force shows us the way to live,but we have to make our own choicesin life. I chose to neglect theforce. Im weaker for that, but our

mistakes, regrets, define who weare. The padawan will find that outin time.

Arielle reacts.

EXT. SPACE - NIGHT

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INT. FRIGATE SPACESHIP - COCKPIT - NIGHT

Jayon notices a spaceships trace on the nav-computerscreens radar.

JAYONIm picking up a ship. Sublightspeed.

Gabe checks the nav-screen.

GABEHeading on an intercept course.

He bangs his hand on the console.

JAYONWhat is it?

GABE(angry)

How could I be so stupid? Must havebeen a probe monitoring activityoutside Borayla space. The nav-comfailed to detect it. Damn, uselessship!

JAYONI-I dont understand. What do you

mean?

GABEProbe reported to Borayla. A scoutship was deployed. Tell Elaine andMiya weve got company.

Jayon leaves the cockpit. Gabe looks at the nav-computerdisplay. He access the frigates weapons inventory. He scansthe payload.

SPACE

The enemy ship - a scout class Relm spaceship designed for

shorter range space attack.

SPACESHIP COCKPIT

A helmet clad PILOT. He is a Relm assassin. The R emblemetched on his dark uniform.

SPACE

The scout spaceship catches up with the frigate. It opensfire with its lasers. The frigate veers off its flight path.

FRIGATE MAIN HOLD

Miya and Elaine hold on tight in their seats.

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SPACE

The frigate swerves left and right trying to avoid the scoutships laser fire.

FRIGATE COCKPITGabe expresses disgust at the pilot of the enemy ship -

GABE (CONTD)You son of a Gungan!

Gabe increases speed.

GABE (CONTD)Lets see how fast you are.

SPACE

The scout spaceship matches the frigates speed.

COCKPIT

Jayon returns and sits by Gabe. Jayon looks at the fuel gaugedisplay.

JAYONAt this rate well drain the fuelcell!

GABE

Hang on!

Gabe decelerates the frigate.

SPACE

The scout ship almost collides into the rear of the frigate.At the last moment it turns and passes by.

FRIGATE COCKPIT

The scout ship is in Gabes sight. He opens fire with thefrigates lasers.

SPACE

The side of the scout ship is hit. Several side panels breakoff. The pilot momentarily slows down and the spaceshiplurches back and collides into the side of Gabes frigate.

MAIN HOLD

Elaine and Miya react to the collision.

COCKPIT

GABE (CONTD)Its okay, were still intact!

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Elaine is picking up storage items that dropped during therecent chase.

MIYAHere, let me help.

She picks up the items. Elaine looks concerned.

ELAINEI thought the dark times of theEmpire were behind us... but nowthis. I fear for the future.

MIYAYou have to be strong, mother. Forall of use.

ELAINE

I know. Ill... Ill try.Before when we were leaving Borayla-- you reminded me of your father.Brave, resourceful. Im proud ofyou.

COCKPIT

GABELets hope we get no more visitors.(beat) You okay, Jayon?

JAYON(slightly unsure)

Yeah.

GABEIts been quite a ride, huh? Letssee how were faring.

He checks the nav-computer.

GABE (CONTD)Damage to the left wing. Some heatdischarge from the wing panels.

JAYONBut we can still make it to Equita,right?

GABEYeah. Should do.

Gabe gives a reassuring smile.

GABE (CONTD)Well make it.

The damaged frigate continues its journey.

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PRESIDENT YIRA(surprised)

I wasnt aware you were interestedin that course of action. Youvealways struck me as a fiercely

independent planet.

AMBASSADOR VAULDERTimes change. Come, let us discussthe matter in a less formalsetting.

FADE TO LATER

INT. GALACTIC UNITY BASE - PARLIAMENT - RECEPTION ROOM - DAY

A sumptuous dinner held for the Borayla delegation.

AMBASSADOR VAULDERThe treaty of Unity has been agreedby our high command. Signed by thePresident and the executive.

RANKINAre they any amendments youd liketo make to the articles?

AMBASSADOR VAULDERNo, I feel its all satisfactory.

Under the agreed terms, Borayla isto be granted full Unity status.Economic and military ties will bea boon to our people.

RANKINThe Unity grants planets a degreeof autonomy. Certain opt-outs arepermissible. These can benegotiated later.

AMBASSADOR VAULDERWe wish to be a full and supportive

member.

PRESIDENT YIRAAnd we are delighted to see youjoin, ambassador Vaulder. Greatercooperation between planetsstrengthens the Unity.

AMBASSADOR VAULDERTell me, President Yira -- yourshield technology, I find itfascinating.

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PRESIDENT YIRAWe learned from the folly of thepast. The Republic was too easilyopen to attack. Small rangedeflector shields could never

withstand the might of the Empire.Our system is more comprehensive.The ionosphere shield provides upto eighty five percent planetarycoverage.

AMBASSADOR VAULDERThat is impressive.

PRESIDENT YIRAThese advances do come at a price.The Unity has invested heavily todevelop the system.

AMBASSADOR VAULDERIm sure tax payers didntdisapprove of the measure.

PRESIDENT YIRABetter to be safe than sorry,

wouldnt you say?

AMBASSADOR VAULDERAbsolutely.

PRESIDENT YIRAWould the shield be of interest toBorayla?

AMBASSADOR VAULDERI cant speak for the high command,but, personally, I think wedbenefit from the technology. Its avaluable asset to the Unity.

PRESIDENT YIRAThe veritable jewel in our crown.(beat) More drink, anyone?

EXT. GALACTIC UNITY BASE - SHIELD DEFENCE CENTRE - NIGHT

The Unitys central shield defence centre. A contingent ofguards keep watch.

A small drone approaches the building. It scans the interior -the schematic displayed on its small LED.

INSERT

SchematicRETURN TO SCENE

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The drone avoids the guard detail. It glides to a side-window. It cuts through the window with a fine laser. Enters

BUILDING - CORRIDORS

Scans the schematic. Continues its mission. It is approachingthe main door to the

CONTROL ROOM

A large sign reads:

Restricted area authorized personnel only

The drone accesses the doors console pad. It scans the lockcombination for the correct code. After a few seconds itfinds the correct six digit code. The door opens. The droneenters

CONTROL ROOM

Rows of computer bank consoles. Situated in the middle is alarge power generator for Equitas shield.

The drone accesses the computer console. It scans the shielddatabase.

INSERT

A list of all the Unity planets shield defence codes isdisplayed. On screen:

Saving to external source

The data is being downloaded onto the drones hard drive. Thedownload is complete.

The drone uploads a virus. On console screen:

Virus uploading

The upload percentage rises to 100. On screen:

Executing commands in root files

The root files change their commands. Root extensions andsystem partitions data alter as the virus takes hold. Theprobe finishes the virus upload.

INT. UNITY BASE RESIDENCE - AMBASSADORS APARTMENT - NIGHT

The apartment is cast in dim light. Ambassador Vaulder standsclose to the window. He looks out. Expectation expressed onhis face.

OUTSIDE

The drone gliding towards the ambassadors apartment.

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APARTMENT

Vaulder opens the window. The drone enters the apartment andlands in the ambassadors hands. He deactivates the drone.

EXT. PLANET EQUITA - NIGHT

The frigate approaching Equitas atmosphere. The side of thefrigate - the left wing - is heating up.

FRIGATE INTERIOR

The ship is buckling under the heat stress.

MAIN HOLD

Elaine, asleep, wrapped in sheets. Miya is close to her.

COCKPIT

Gabe is checking exterior and interior temperature readings.

GABEHeat panels reaching criticaltemperature.

PLANET EQUITA

The frigate approaching the vast planetary shield. Gabechanges course and the ship heads to the smaller shieldopening.

Two Unity starfighters approach the frigate.

FRIGATE COCKPIT

On subspace radio:

GALACTIC UNITY PILOT (O.S.)Galactic Unity to unidentifiedship. Respond.

GABEBorayla vessel. Weve sustainedflight damage. Need assistance.

GALACTIC UNITY PILOT (O.S.)Copy that. Follow our course. Wellbring you in.

The frigate follows the two starfighters as they descend.

INT. UNITY BASE - PRESIDENTS OFFICE - DAY

In attendance - Brax, Rankin, Gabe, Ambassador Vaulder and aUnity guard.

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PRESIDENT YIRAThis is very grave news. If whatyou claim is correct, Ive littleoption but to convene an emergencysession of Parliament to discuss

the matter.

GABEThats a waste of time. Boraylaneeds help now.

PRESIDENT YIRAI cant sanction military action onthe word of a civilian. Bereasonable.

GABEWhat I say is true.

PRESIDENT YIRASo you claim, but you provide noevidence.

GABE(exasperated)

I told you. Borayla was attacked.My family and I barely escapedArvale city with our lives.

BRAXWeve had no contact with Boraylahigh command. All subradiocommunication is down. Allfrequencies.

GABESee, what more proof do you need?

AMBASSADOR VAULDERThis claim is outrageous. Why wouldI come to the Unity if Borayla wereunder attack? It would make nosense. I dont know who this

individual is but hes obviouslysuffering severe delusion.

GABEWhy you...!

Gabe attempts to punch the ambassador. His punch glancesVaulders chest. The guard holds back Gabe. The ambassadorbrushes himself down, trying to restore some dignity.

GABE (CONTD)You lying murderer!

AMBASSADOR VAULDERI demand this man be arrested!

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PRESIDENT YIRALets not be hasty. We can resolvethis in a civil way.

GABE

Hes lying to you all! Borayla sentno ambassador! Why cant you seethat?

AMBASSADOR VAULDERI came to Equita in good faith andthis is how Im treated? Like somekind of criminal?

PRESIDENT YIRAThe allegations he makes are veryserious, ambassador. It would beremiss of me to dismiss them out of

hand. Under the Unity charter Imrequired to investigate any threatto our borders.

AMBASSADOR VAULDERThreat? What threat? Borayla is notunder attack. You take the word ofthis man over the ambassador ofBorayla? That is a slight against

my character. (beat) You realizeyour decision will jeopardize ourtreaty. Is that what you want?

PRESIDENT YIRAThe treaty can wait.

AMBASSADOR VAULDERNot indefinitely. The high commandof Borayla will not stand for this.A letter of protest will beforthcoming.

Vaulder starts to leave the office.

PRESIDENT YIRA

I must insist you remain in yourresidence until this matter isresolved.

The ambassadors face denotes his disapproval. He leaves.

PRESIDENT YIRA (CONTD)Rankin, see that citizen Boray isreturned to his family.

Rankin escorts Gabe out of the room. The President is in deepthought.

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PRESIDENT YIRA (CONTD)Theres little to substantiate the

mans claims. The ideas hard tocomprehend. You think hes genuine?

BRAXI dont know. The ships flight logis consistent with a routetravelled from the planet.

PRESIDENT YIRASo they did come from Borayla.

INT. UNITY BASE RESIDENCE - AMBASSADORS APARTMENT - NIGHT

Ambassador Vaulder tidying his possessions together.Documents put in a case, other personal effects put away.

He activates the drone. A small viewscreen opens on thedrones front panel. Glost appears on the viewscreen.

The ambassador accesses a folder on a smaller screen withinthe main viewscreen. A long list of numerical code isdisplayed.

INSERT

Folder

RETURN TO SCENE

AMBASSADOR VAULDERShield codes transferring now.

A few seconds pass.

GLOSTReceived.

Vaulder deactivates the screen.

He opens the door of his apartment. A Unity GUARD stands incorridor. Vaulder silently shuts the door. He activates abutton on the drone. It hovers out of the room into thehallway.

HALLWAY

The guard notices it. He takes out his blaster and tries toaim. The drone opens fire with a near silent round of laserfire. The guard is killed.

The ambassador leaves his room.

HALLWAY

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Vaulder scans both sides of the hallway for any other guards.

He approaches the next room. Knocks on door. His assistantcomes out. The ambassador nods his head. The ambassador walksto the end of the corridor. His assistant and bodyguard

follow.

The men hurry down the corridor heading for the elevator.

DOWNSTAIRS

The men exit the elevator. They hurry to the entrance. Theysee TWO GUARDS patrolling close to the entrance.

AMBASSADOR VAULDERKill them!

The drone laser blasts guard#1. He falls to the ground.

Guard#2 fires his blaster. His aim is inaccurate. The droneblasts again. It strikes the man in the chest. He falls backon to the desk. Instinctively, he activates the alarm. Thedrones third blast dispatches the guard.

An alarm rings out throughout the complex.

INT. ACADEMY - NIGHT

Luke, Arielle, and the two oldest Jedi padawan, Zoelle andKiwen, lightsaber training. The alarm breaks theirconcentration.

LUKEYou two wait here.

Luke and Arielle investigate.

EXT. ACADEMY COURTYARD - NIGHT

The men running through the vast courtyard.

ACADEMY

Luke and Arielle running through the academy.

LUKEThis way!

COURTYARD

The men continue running through the courtyard.

ARIELLEI sense...

She clutches her hands to her head.

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ARIELLE (CONTD)Three men heading to the spacebay!

EXT. SPACEBAY - NIGHT

The men arrive at the spacebay. The compound stores theambassadors spaceship and those belonging to otherdelegates.

AMBASSADOR VAULDER(to assistant)

Get the ship started!

The assistant runs to the spaceship. Luke and Arielle enterthe spacebay.

AMBASSADOR VAULDER (CONTD)(to drone)

Kill the Jedi!

The drone opens fire. Luke activates his lightsaber a

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