(Space over Equestria, 3rd P.O.V)

The fleet over Equestria consisted of two Republic Venator class cruisers, fifteen Harrower-class dreadnaughts, and fifteen Terminus-class destroyers. They were tasked to keep the outer atmosphere of Equestria protected from Imperial invasions or other dangers. Mar saw the fleet and felt afraid seeing two old Clone Wars vessels along with thirty other vessels he didn’t recognize. “Sir, we’ve completed the scan on the fleet orbiting the planet.” TA-175 reported to Mar. “We have two Republic Venator class, fifteen Terminus class and fifteen Harrower class, very powerful adversaries, but we could break their defenses and send a transport to the surface.” TA-175 said once more as Mar thought over the information. “That, or we could try to negotiate with them, if not we destroy them.” Mar said as he thought that it wouldn’t be a good idea to engage these ships without cause. “But sir, By these calculations, there is a 100 percent chance a Jedi could be in charge of this fleet and based on the data I’ve collected the chances of our transports to build a droid facility are over 90 percent.” TA-175 protested. “If there is a Jedi in charge, then it would be best to be as negotiable as possible, for your calculations don’t stand a chance against a Jedi Knight, a master of the Force.” Mar stated matter-of-factly. “But sir, I was programmed to kill all the Jedi, Many of our facilities on Geonosis had been destroyed and if we do not attack then let’s move on to a more suitable and untouched system.”TA-175 argued. “No, it would seem that these ships are enemies of the Empire, like ourselves, if they wish to cooperate we get a droid factory, they get more troops to fend off the Empire, that sound like a fair trade I’d say. Also, just because you were programmed to kill Jedi doesn’t mean you’re the ultimate machine, and besides most of the Jedi were killed off by their own troops, making your job unnecessary.” Mar retorted while rubbing his chin in thought.

“If you are calling me useless, than I refuse to listen to anymore of your orders. You may keep the ship, but I take the fleet.” TA-175 then headed into an escape pod and jettisoned into the next flagship, Nebular Grasp. “Good bye old General.” Was the last Mar heard from his commander as the entire fleet moved to another system. “We have you on a secure channel, please identify yourself, and state your intent, if not leave immediately.” A voice said over the ship’s communication network. “This is Mar Tuuk of the old CIS aboard the Dark Intent. I wish to negotiate to assist with the small rebellion in this system.” Mar responded. “This is Admiral Tema Byron aboard the Wrath of Malachor Harrower-class dreadnaught, you’ve been cleared for a meeting with the rulers of this planet as well as our rebellion, board a shuttle and land at these coordinates, Byron out.” Byron instructed the old CIS general. “Thank you.” Mar said as a transmission appeared revealing a Jedi and two of the inhabitants that seemed to rule the planet. “Never thought I’d see a Separatist general ask me for help at any point in time.” Flynn said with a smirk. “Don’t get used to it, I only arrived because I figured you’d be in need of more troops and ships.” Mar said to the Jedi. “Sorry, it’s just that I’m so used to see you CIS types shoot first ask questions never. Anyway if you want to help you have to satisfy the rules of Princesses Luna and Celestia, or leave, simple as that.” Flynn said as he motioned to the two equine princesses.

“I understand and I have no intentions on conquest, just revenge on the Empire for wiping out the droid facilities all over Geonosis.” Mar said clearly wanting to assist. “He’s good in my book.” Luna said with a gentle smile. “As long as you don’t harm any of my subjects and their families, you’re welcome here General Tuuk.” Celestia said with a warm smile. “Thank you.” Mar replied as he got into a small ship and flew down towards the planet's surface. As Mar looked over the topographical scans he saw that there was a desert West of the polar region. “That seems like a good place to set up shop, and it’s in an uninhabited area, so nobody gets hurt.” Mar thought to himself as his shuttle landed in a forest that had a huge castle that was renovated into a military stronghold. Landing in a small town, Mar got out and saw the same Princesses he had seen on the transmission and the Jedi. “General Mar Tuuk at your service.” Mar said as he saluted the princesses. “At ease General. Now you said you wanted to build a droid factory on this planet, do you have a location in mind?” Celestia asked. “I have, I could use that old building in the forest not too far from here.” Mar said as he looked in the direction of the forest. “That seems acceptable, also be aware that there are a plethora of creatures that would be disturbed by your factory, do your best to not harm them, for that is also their home as well as yours, do you understand?” Luna asked with a concerned expression. “I do, but unfortunately my old commander, TA-175 abandoned me and took the whole fleet, including a majority of the construction materials. He is a clever tactical droid who had won many victories during the early months of the Clone Wars and there is no telling when he’ll return to strike.” Mar said as he forewarned the Princesses and Jedi. “Well, we have some scraps from our battle with Empire from not too long ago, and you could use those scraps to build some ships and parts of your factory, and let’s just say the Empire was generous enough to give us ¾ of their fleet to use for scraps, so have fun.” Flynn said as he saw Mar’s widen in shock at the scale of the attack the Empire made against this planet.

“Just out of curiousity, what warranted an attack for a fleet that size?” Mar asked. “I’ll tell you later right now, we’ve got some work ahead of us.” Flynn said as the two former enemies discussed the factory plans.

(Dandoran, 3rd P.O.V)

Meanwhile on the peaceful planet of Dandoran, Roseluck was expected to have her child at any moment as she was aided by Ella and Malachor, while Eric was out collecting food and water when he heard a voice he had not heard since his padawan training. “Hello there young Jedi.” Eric looked for the source of the voice and turned to see Yoda, sitting on a stump, but it was only an illusion through the Force. “Master Yoda?” Eric asked in disbelief. “Yes, young Jedi it is I, and a task for you I have.” Yoda’s illusion said in his signature raspy voice. “What must I do Master Yoda?” Eric asked as he kneeled to the vision of Yoda. “A darkness surrounding you there is, come to Dagobah and confront it, you must.” Yoda spoke as Eric looked at the Jedi Master. “Yes Master Yoda, but after I help my wife, please understand Master Yoda.” Eric said as he started to head back to his ship. “Understand I do, go to her you must.” Yoda said before disappearing into the air. After knowing what his next move was, Eric gathered the food and water and returned to the ship. Shortly after arriving he was lucky that Roseluck wasn’t on the Talon so this gave him a chance to prep the ship after the baby had been born. “OK Dagobah system… where are you at?” Eric said to himself trying to find the Dagobah system. “Going somewhere?” Malachor said from behind Eric causing him to jump in surprise. “Oh Malachor, don’t ever do that.” Eric said as he continued his search for Dagobah. “Just so you know, Rose and the baby are alright, but there’s something strange that you need to see, NOW.” Malachor said as this got Eric’s attention. “I understand, I was going to look for myself after I find the coordinates to Dagobah, Master Yoda instructed me to get there for I have some darkness within me.” Eric explained as he had found Dagobah. “That’s fine, just to warn you though, watch where you step, Dagobah is a massive swamp world, and give the old man my regards it’s been so long since his Padawan days.” Malachor said with a smile at the memory of meeting Yoda for the first time. “I will, now that I have the ship ready, let’s take a look at my new child.” Eric walked out of the ship and went into the other. Eric saw Ella sitting outside the medical bay with a smile. “You have a son Eric, and don’t worry we’ll take care of Roseluck until you return, just tell her what you’re doing before you go.” Ella said as she pointed towards Roseluck’s sleeping form holding a blue bundle in her hooves.

He walked in silently and looked down to see his son, a small human baby with his same skin color. Eric couldn’t help but smile at his son and lightly rubbed his head causing him to stir, which woke Roseluck. “Hey honey.” She said upon seeing Eric’s smiling face, but it slowly became a more concerning face. “Rose, I have to tell you that I was summoned by an old master of mine when I was only a youngling and I have to leave to Dagobah.” Eric said earning a small sniffle from Roseluck. “Even if I don’t understand why you have to go, please hold our son and let him see you before you go, I want our son to see his father for the first time.” Roseluck said as Eric did exactly that and bent to gently pick up his son and held him. “Rose, have we a name for him yet?” Eric asked caressing one of the cheeks of the baby. “I thought of John, his name shall be John Keteris.” Roseluck said with a smile. “It’s perfect.” Eric said as he placed his son back into Roseluck’s hooves and kissed his wife. “Hopefully I’ll be back sooner than you know it.” Eric said breaking the kiss. “Ok, do you want me to wait until you return to tell your father about his grandson, or do you want me to tell him after you leave?” Before Eric could answer, he felt something, a presence filled with anger and hate. Then blaster fire was heard and a small interceptor swooped down from its first pass. “I’m not taking any chances, Ella get Malachor and Rose and leave this place, head for Equestria, I’ll return after I’m done with Yoda!” Eric shouted to the female Sith who nodded and ran off to find her husband. Eric looked back at his son crying. “I’ll return for you John.” He said to himself and ran out of the ship and activated his black and blue lightsaber and deflected some blaster fire to let Malachor, Rose, and Ella escape. Once Malachor and the others were away the interceptor didn’t follow them, but rather land near Eric’s location. Who appeared made Eric quite surprised, a Sith who had been thought to be dead after the invasion of Naboo. “Maul.” Eric said as he looked at the Sith with anger. “So you remember me, unlike Kenobi.” Maul said with a calm yet hateful tone. “Of course I would, I’ve heard of you after Qui gon’s funeral, but I’d never expected for you to survive.” Eric replied to much how Obi-wan would. Maul activated his saberstaff and leaped at Eric.

Eric reacted with confidence and forced Maul over him causing him to land behind the Jedi. “I see you’re still loyal to the Sith and a pawn in Sidious’s plans.” Eric taunted as he had an idea. “Sidious killed my brother, tore me from my mother’s arms, used me as a weapon, and casted me aside like a child’s toy! I hate Sidious as much as I hate Kenobi and you!” Maul said as he repeatedly struck Eric’s blade in anger. Eric knew Maul was a skilled blade wielder and with a double-ended lightsaber was something Eric had never fought against before. After striking at Maul to try and get an opening. Maul kept up with Eric’s attacks and tried to stab him through the chest. “I need to get away, but I can’t have him follow me to Master Yoda, I have no choice, I’m going to have to lead him to the Temple and trap him there.” Eric thought to himself as he saw the Temple coming into view. He then broke through an opening and Force jumped over the Sith and ran toward the Temple’s entrance. “Hope you’re not afraid of the dark Maul, because if you want me you’ll have to come get me.” Eric taunted as he ran inside. “Just like Kenobi, running from a fight like all Jedi are.” Maul said as he chased after the fleeing Knight. Maul ran into the Temple, but lost sight of his opponent. He used his lightsaber to light the dark Temple and searched for the Jedi, but Eric however was silently slipping by as he was near the entrance and slipped out. “That was too easy.” He thought to himself as he closed the Temple with the Force and ran back to the Talon so he could get away to Dagobah. To say that Maul was angry, was an understatement as he slashed his way through the Temple and saw that Eric’s ship was nowhere in sight. “I will find you and kill you Jedi!” Maul shouted to the sky.

(Space over Equestria, 3rd P.O.V)

After escaping from an attack from an unknown interceptor on Dandoran, Malachor, Ella, Roseluck and John had arrived over the safety of Equestria. “My Lord? Is that you? I thought that you and Lady Ella were on your honeymoon.” Admiral Vicarn said over the ship’s transmission network. “Yes Admiral, But our honeymoon is on hold for now as we had been attacked by some lone fighter on the Dandoran system.” Malachor replied. “Sorry to hear that sir, but you’ll be pleased to know that we have a new ally in our midst, he used to be a part of the CIS and has agreed to help us by giving us more ships, troops, etc, in exchange for setting up shop here and living peacefully.” Vicarn said over the transmission.”Very nice Vicarn, can we please land?” Malachor said with a slight roll of his eyes. “Yes you may sir.” Vicarn responded as the transmission ended. Landing on the surface outside of the Everfree Forest, Flynn and Mar Tuuk waited for them near the ship’s landing ramp. The moment the ramp lowered, the two men saw a droid running towards them with a blaster rifle at the ready. “Whoa, whoa, whoa!” Flynn said as the droid pointed his blaster at them. “Easy HK, we’re among friendlies here, so take it easy.” Ella said as she ran out of the ship and placed her hand on the droid’s blaster. “Statement: Yes mistress.” HK 49 said in his monotone voice and lowered his blaster as Malachor and Roseluck carrying her newborn son John in her saddlebag.

“Do my eyes deceive me, or is that my grandchild?” Flynn asked as he saw the little newborn. “I’m glad you all are safe, but who was it that attacked you on Dandoran and is Eric safe?” Roseluck looked over to Malachor who nodded to reassure her. “We don’t know, but Eric’s fine. He said he needed to go to Dagobah, because somepony named Master Yoda told him to.” Roseluck said as she saw her sisters Daisy and Lily coming towards her with tears of joy in their eyes. “Rose! It’s been too long since we’ve seen you and we missed you ever so much when you left.” Daisy said as she and Lily hugged their sister. “I missed you girls too, and now you’re both aunts to this little miracle right here.” Roseluck said as she broke from the hug and revealed John to his aunts. “Well isn’t he a precious young nephew.” Lily said as the two aunts went ‘aw’ at the adorable baby. Meanwhile Flynn was not so well after Roseluck had mentioned Yoda. “I can’t believe this, Master Yoda is requesting Eric to come and see him, what for?” Flynn thought to himself as Malachor made his way over to him. “Flynn? Are you alright?” Malachor asked his newest student with a concerned expression. “Am I fine? Hehe Yeah, I’m great why wouldn’t I be?” Flynn replied acting a little strange. “Flynn, look a me. Do I look stupid to you?” Malachor asked. “I’m sorry Master, but I’ve just had a little hard time with Master Yoda is all.” Flynn responded as he looked down in shame. “Look, you may not have known this, but I’ve known Yoda since he was a Padawan. I think the biggest problem you have with him is that he left you to discover your own hidden darkness, and you’ve never faced it, so you blame him.” Malachor said as he placed his hand on his student’s shoulder. “Now don’t worry, Eric is a strong willed man, and I’m sure he’ll overcome this, for now why don’t you go and hold your grandson, he could use some masculine influence, otherwise he’ll be spoiled rotten by his mother and his aunts before he learns to walk.” Malachor said as the two men looked at the infant laughing in contentment. Flynn walked over to Roseluck as she smiled and hoofed over John towards his grandfather. John looked at him and giggled in delight which made Flynn happy as if his fears had vanished.

(Dagobah, Eric’s P.O.V)

After escaping Maul from Dandoran, I made my hyperspace jump right after I left the atmosphere. It wasn’t long until I had finally reached the planet of Dagobah and upon seeing this planet, through the Force it felt peaceful and pure, but something felt off, like there was a presence that made me feel unwelcome. “Time to see what Yoda has in store for me and I’m not surprised that he survived Order 66, he’s a living legend who survived worse.” I said to myself as I was careful when I landed on the swampy surface. Once I landed, I opened up the landing ramp and picked up my lightsaber and attached it to my belt. I ventured out onto the planet and looked around to see the environment. It was foggy and murky like the swamp it was and since the dark side aura I felt here was strong, I saw why Yoda would escape here. “Master Yoda? Master, are you here?” I asked as I continued walking. “Here I am. Eric Keteris, good to see you it is.” Yoda replied as he sat on a stump near his hut. “It’s good to see you too, Malachor sends his regards.” I said with a smile. “Malachor, been too long it has, my friend he is despite his affiliation.” Yoda said as he closed his eyes and smiled at the memory of meeting Malachor long ago. “So Master, why have I been sent here?” I asked the old Jedi master. “A darkness within you there is, face it you must, your weapons, need them you do not.” Yoda said as he pointed to my lightsaber. I removed my lightsaber and gave it to Yoda. “So what must I do?” I asked once more still unsure of what might happen. “To the cave nearby you must go, and face the darkness.” Yoda said as he pointed his cane towards the left. I looked over and slowly made my way over, just before entering I asked one last question. “What is it that I am looking for?” Yoda looked at me and smiled. “Only what you take with you.” He said as he gestured for me to continue my way to the cave. I turned back toward the cave and walked inside slowly to face whatever darkness may be awaiting for me.

(Space over Equestria, 3rd P.O.V)

The fleet orbiting Equestria was just doing its usual scans to make sure everything was going well with the surrounding area. That was until a fleet of CIS ships all dropped out of hyperspace and immediately started firing on the fleet causing several ships to get severely damaged, six destroyers were obliterated and three dreadnaughts were destroyed making a decent size hole in the defenses to allow a ground force land. “Ha ha ha, This was too easy, begin the ground invasion.” TA-175 ordered to one of the droids aboard the ship. “Roger, roger.” The droid responded. “Don’t think that this is over my old commander.” Mar said over the communications network. “I’ve planned this out perfectly my old general. Once the rest of the fleet is destroyed, your ground resistance is next.” TA-175 responded as he disconnected the transmission. “Send in the rocket droids and take out that command ship.” He ordered the droids on the terminals. “Yes sir.” The droids said. However as the targeted command ship was being locked on, it launched a wave of fighters and bombarded several of the missile turrets. The CIS droid had been clever when he scanned the ships earlier and knew several weak points which had allowed the rocket droids that made it to the command ship to enter through holes within to wipe out the crew. “This is taking too long, Destroy that cruiser.” TA-175 ordered. “Sir, our boarding parties are being torn to pieces by other droids.” A battle droid said. TA-175 was really angry and shot the droid with his blaster. “I don’t care! Destroy the cruiser and wipe out all escape pods.” TA-175 ordered as the turrets began to target the magazines and engines.

“Admiral Vicarn, we need to leave, our transports are fast enough to outrun them.” Vicarn’s lieutenant said as the ship was being blasted apart. “Agreed, all hands to the hangar, get to your escape crafts, initiate self-destruct, and send this ship on a collision course.” Vicarn ordered as each of his bridge staff members set the ship on a collision course, while the engineering crew set the reactor to overload. “Sir the command ship is heading on a collision course with one of our control ships.” A battle droid said in a panicked tone. “It won’t matter, I took the initiative and amplified the deflector shields, even if we do take damage, it won’t be severe.” TA-175 said with confidence as the Equestrian fleet was torn apart. The ship that was on the collision course took one of the Trade Federation ships with it into hyperspace. “Sir one of our ships was just destroyed along with the enemy ship.” A droid reported and got shot for his report. “We cannot fail, how many ships they still have?” TA-175 asked a droid at his terminal. “Enough to keep us entertained.” A droid said. “Continue the attack and send out bombers to inflict more damage.” TA-175 ordered as the droids activated the bombers. “Sir, we’ve picked up an escape pod in our tractor beam, you’d might be interested in who’s inside.” A droid informed. “Bring them to me, I wish to meet them.” TA-175 ordered as a squad of Commando droids did so. The escape pod opened up to reveal Admiral Vicarn and HK 49. “You are under arrest.” A commando droid said as he and the other droids pointed their blasters at the two rebels. Vicarn and HK 49 were escorted to the bridge where they met the tactical droid in charge of the attack. “Well would you look at that, a legendary HK series droid.” TA-175 said as he ignored the human Admiral. The commando droids looked after Vicarn as TA-175 looked at the HK droid. “I’d never calculated to capture my first two prisoners, once this fleet is obliterated you will see the end of your rebellion and I will get to lead a new and powerful droid army.” He said as he opened the network channel to the surface.

“I wouldn’t be so confident TA-175, because we have something you don’t, an ion cannon. Ion control prioritize targets and fire at will.” Vicarn said as he shot his own blaster at the commando droids, killing them all. Several blasts came from the planet and impacted several ships, permanently taking them out. TA-175 looked at Mar over the transmission. “I will offer you a chance to surrender or else Vicarn and the droid dies.” As he showed that their little standoff had been cut short due to being surrounded by droidekas. “Fine, but I’ll be sending some important diplomats to you.” Mar said hiding his smile from the droid. “Good, we’ll be waiting.” TA-175 said ending the transmission, but the devious droid knew Mar well and how he abandoned his station on the blockade over Ryloth. “It seems as if your friends had come to rescue you, Send them to the interrogation room.” TA-175 ordered the droidekas and Commando droids as they escorted the prisoners to the interrogation room as TA-175 stayed on the bridge. “Initiate the self-destruct sequence in 30 seconds after the diplomats arrive.” He ordered the droids. “Yes sir, but we won’t have enough time to leave.” The droid said. “That is why one droid will activate it and it is not too far from the bridge.” TA-175 reassured as he then got on a group comms with the fleet ship captains. “Alright, we are expecting guests so do not fire on the diplomat ship, but prepare for an orbital strike to neutralize the ion cannon as soon as the Nebular Grasp explodes.” TA-175 ordered. “Roger, roger.” The droids agreed.

However, Malachor and Flynn boarded the Dark Intent and split up to find Vicarn and HK and to stop the countdown. Flynn found the reactor and reset it, but Malachor encountered some major resistance with the droidekas. A droid was about to initiate the self-destruct when the Jedi arrived. “Sir, our countdown was cancelled.” A droid said as he was cut down by Flynn. After that transmission TA-175 arrived with a squad of Commando droids and Magna guards. “Jedi Master Flynn, what a surprise.” TA-175 said as he remembered him from the Clone Wars. “TA-175, how awful to see you again you’re looking as grotesque as always.” Flynn said in response. “Likewise Jedi, but I’d figured you’d be here to free those prisoners and shut down my self-destruct sequence.” TA-175 said as he remained confident. “I didn’t come alone I brought my new Master with me, and he is a freaking powerhouse, as you will soon see.” Flynn said as he patched into the ship’s cameras and found Malachor activating his Force Walk, and destroyed the droids surrounding the room in a huge burst of Force Lightning.

“Impressive, even by my standards. You underestimate my knowledge young Jedi for I always have a few contingencies from my experiences in the Clone Wars.” As the droid then activated his commlink. “Engage the orbital strike and bomb the cities.” He ordered as Flynn saw the massive amounts of firepower being used. “Droids, kill the Jedi.” TA-175 ordered as the Magna guards and Commando droids moved to engage Flynn. The commando droids were dropped by HK 49, the Magna guards were assaulted by Flynn and TA-175 escaped as their battle commenced and had one last surprise; detonating a bomb within the magazine igniting the Dark Intent and time ran out before the reactor would destroy the ship entirely. “Exclamation: Come back here coward!” HK 49 shouted as he ran after TA-175. After Flynn had finished off the last Magna guard, he met up with Malachor, and Vicarn headed for their ship and left the ship to its fate. TA-175 was about to enter an escape pod, but said. “Until we meet again rust bucket.” “Statement: Not this time inferior clanker.” HK said as he leaped into the pod with TA-175 and started to engage in Close Quarters Combat. TA and HK fought within the pod to try and deactivate one another and TA was on the verge of losing if he was struck once more as HK then spoke. “Query: Now who’s the rust bucket?” “You still.” TA responded as he blasted HK with his blaster and sent the droid back onto the doomed ship as TA jettisoned off the burning ship. “HK, let’s go, we’ll deal with him later, we need to stop that orbital attack.” Flynn said as his commlink chirped. HK managed to reach another escape pod and jettisoned of the CIS vessel, only to be picked up by Malachor and Flynn. “Flynn, Malachor, All orbital shields are fully operational thanks to Celestia.” Luna said as she blasted a few droids out of the sky. “Good work, looks like TA-175, isn’t as smart as he thinks he is.” Flynn said as he and his friends flew back to the planet.

(Cave on Dagobah, Eric’s P.O.V)

I entered the cave and felt the Dark Side sending chills up my spine. “So this is what the Dark Side feels like.” I said as I ventured further in. “Your child will be an agent of the Dark Side.” A voice said to me from the darkness. “John will never turn to the Dark Side, now show yourself!” I said in response. I saw myself, but I had the eyes of a Dark Sider, and then it hit me, this was the darkness within me. “The Dark Side calls to him, I must end the child before it is too late.” I said activating a lightsaber, but it was red. “If you kill him you’ll have to kill me too, and if you kill me you’ll cease to exist, so you need me, and you know that don’t you?” I responded to my darker self. “True, but remember this, The Dark Side is inevitable for some and corruptible for others. Heed the warning and your son may survive.” My darker self said as he deactivated his lightsaber and vanished. “I thank you for your wisdom, and I’ll keep that in mind.” I said as I began to allow my emotions to help me cope with this new information as I sat down and vented my sadness, anger, and pain flow from me. “So this is what Malachor meant by allowing myself to feel my emotions flow, I definitely feel more connected to the Force, I guess the Dark Side is useful at times.” I said as I wiped away my tears and returned to Yoda. “So Eric, learn something have you?” Yoda asked me with a smile. “Yes master, I have.” I replied feeling more one with the Force. “Good, now you must go back to Equestria, and train your son in the ways of the Force give Malachor and Flynn my regards, you must.” Yoda said as he handed me my lightsaber. “I’ll tell Malachor you said “hi” and I’ll make sure to ask for his help while I train him, because now I see that sometimes knowing the Dark Side is necessary to maintain control over one’s power.” I said as I accepted my lightsaber from Yoda. “Yes,Yes, to Malachor you listen, guide you he will.” Yoda said as I went back to the Talon and left for Equestria to be reunited with my wife and son.

(Space over Equestria, 3rd P.O.V)

After the destruction of multiple CIS ships, there were still plenty of ships for heavy firepower. But when a planetary shield prevents TA-175’s plan to annihilate the ion cannon, but did cause some damage to cease it’s fire on the fleet, allowing the droid to reach its new command ship, the Shadow’s Grasp. Upon entering the bridge he is met with the ship’s droid captain. “This proved to be the most efficient way to see their defenses, their fleet may be destroyed, but I still calculate more will be on the way.” TA-175 said to the captain. “Sir, most of our ships are neutralized, I suggest that we leave and regroup and find a way to resist the effects of the ion cannon.” The captain suggested. A droid then came from the communications table. “Sir, we’re receiving a transmission and it’s not from this planet.” The communications droid informed both the captain and Commander. “Put it through.” Both droids ordered. “Roger roger.” The droid replied as he went back to the table and put the transmission through to reveal a hooded figure, but it was not Sidious. “Ah Commander TA-175 I presume?” the figure asked. “Yes, I am, but who are you?” TA-175 asked the figure. “You can call me, your new general if you wish to succeed on the planet you are currently over.” the figure removed his hood and revealed the old Sith, Maul. “Darth Maul? That’s impossible, you’re supposed to be dead.” TA-175 said. “It was thanks to my master’s training for how I survived and if you want to survive, you can find me at Korriban where I can help lead you all to victory.” Maul said as the droids looked at one another. “We accept, we’re on our way.” TA-175 said as he opened a fleet-wide transmission. “All vessels disengage and retreat to Korriban.” TA-175 ordered. “Good, now until then your orders are to get here, then we’ll find a place to set up our factory, Maul out.” Maul said with a sinister smile. The ships began to break off the orbital strike positions and formed up with the Shadow and made the jump to Korriban.

After the battle was over, Malachor, Flynn, Vicarn, and HK 49, arrived onboard the command ship Wrath of Malachor and went to the bridge to meet up with Admiral Byron. “Admiral Byron, how many ships do we have left?” Malachor asked the female Admiral. “We’ve lost nine Destroyers, and six of our Dreadnaughts. There are two severely damaged Destroyers, three Dreadnaughts are badly damaged, while the Venators are undamaged as well as the rest of our Destroyers, and Dreadnaughts.” Byron said slightly shaking in fear. Malachor sighed. “So in total we have seventeen ships still able to fight, but the majority of them need repairs?” Flynn asked as he was quite upset with this tragic loss and the success of the tactical droids plan. “I’m afraid so sir, but we have an advantage, I gave our ship schematics before this assault so we should have some new ships soon.” She said with a sly smile lightening up the sadness. “Well I guess there’s a silver lining for this situation.” Malachor said as a communications officer came running towards the group as if his life depended on it. “Ma’am, Princess Celestia wants to speak to you, Admiral Vicarn, Lord Malachor, Master Flynn, and HK 49 immediately!” The officer said as he panted. The three men, woman, and droid made their way towards Princess Celestia and Luna who had been waiting for them along with the Element Bearers, the Clones, and Mar Tuuk. “Sorry to keep you waiting, we were just assessing the damage, and we have some very heavy casualties.” Byron said with a frown.

“Well, even if we lost a lot of brave soldiers, that doesn’t mean your selfless acts made their sacrifices all the more honorable for them.” Celestia said with a smile. “Bryon and Vicarn, may you two please step forward.” The two Admirals stepped up toward the princesses and stood at attention. “For your exemplary services to Equestria and her ponies, we hereby promote you both to Grand Moff of the Equestrian Fleet.” Luna said with a smile. Both the male and female admirals jumped for joy at the sound of the words Grand Moff. The clones saluted on their promotions and the ponies cheered in triumph.

Meanwhile in space over Equestria, Eric had finally returned. Instead of a fleet securing the planet, he only saw debris of ships that once orbited this planet. “What has happened here?!” Eric said fearful for his wife, son, father, and friends’ lives. “We have you on our scanners now, state your name and intentions, if you do not respond immediately, you will be destroyed!” The familiar voice of the newly promoted Grand Moff Byron declared over the ship’s communication network. “Hey now no need to get feisty Bryon, surely you don’t recognize the first Jedi to be on this planet don’t you?” I said in my confident tone. “Oh Eric, it’s you! Thank the Force, if you’re wondering about the fleet’s current condition, thank the CIS droid TA-175 for the few ships you see, as for the planet’s surface everyone’s alright, and Vicarn and I got promoted to Grand Moff, but enough of my prattling. You’re cleared to land Byron out.” Byron said with an overjoyed tone, also sounding a little intoxicated at the same time. “The CIS survived, I thought they would have been decimated by the Empire.” Eric thought as he continued his way towards Equestria’s surface.

(Empty Space, 3rd P.O.V)

On a lone ship in the middle of nowhere was a boy, a boy who was once an apprentice and is now a rogue. He sits in his room to meditate and ponders through the Force. “There is a great disturbance in the Force, two shadows, the Empire, and the Light all jumbled together.” The boy said with a very concentrated expression on his face. The boy felt this and he knew that if they were to succeed in their plans, it would forever leave the Force in a state of darkness. But after facing off Vader multiple times and engaged with countless Imperials, he does not want to engage the Empire any longer. “I don’t know whether to help them or not, I just don’t know.” The boy said as he placed his hands over his eyes in sorrow.

Author's Note

Hello Ponies and Bronies, Obsidian here and what a battle this was and probably better than the Imperial invasion. Maul returns and Starkiller is back since I loved the Force Unleashed games, I'd recommend them. Now with great reveals, how will the Equestrian rebellion stand against such strong adversaries? Well you'll just have to find out. Thanks to Randablitz for editing as always and please leave feedback for us to improve.

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