(A Long time ago, In a galaxy far far away.)

(After the events of Rebels Season 3 and before Rogue One.)

STAR WARS

Episode IV

Revenge of Stardust

Unrest across the Galaxy, As the Rebellion begins to expand across the Outer Rim, The Empire has suffered a few blows in their operations for total control. After the Battle of Equestria, Eric Keteris and his companions struggle to regain their losses of ships and men. The Imperials have managed to drive off the Rebel Cell of Phoenix and Green Squadrons from their base of Attalon with the tactical mind of Grand Admiral Thrawn.

Badly beaten and nearly depleted of resources and men, the remaining Rebels travel to cover their tracks from the Empire in hopes of keeping the Rebel Base on Yavin hidden as Thrawn and Governor Pryce begin their operations under the hand of The Emperor.

Not taking any chances, the Emperor places some of his faith in Director Orson Krennic, in hopes of completing the Empire’s most cherished project…

(5 Years after the Battle of Equestria, Rex P.O.V)

It’s been quite the fight… Probably as much as the Clone War, but on a larger scale. Many of my fellow brothers I fought with stood tall in the face of death, except one. My faithful friend Cody, served his purpose well. He’s been one of the best friends I could have had and he will be remembered as a true soldier.

However for myself and the rest of the boys such as Ganch, Wolff, and Gregor, It made us feel like quite the obsolete batch that can still give a good kick to the enemy, despite our age. After the battle with the Empire and the Sepes, We had to reconstruct and rebuild both Ponyville, Our army, and Fleet. All things considered, life’s been good for us, Eric,Valrun, and Ella have been hard at work training their children Jonathan, and Senya.

Their training was going well as the two younglings were about 5 years old and already their training had been advanced. Much like my training I suppose. However a year ago, after the Empire’s attack on Atallon, I returned to Equestria to inform them of the attack. I didn’t dare even mention Thrawn’s name. They were shocked at how quickly the Empire can rebuild in strength and the firepower they possessed.

Eric, being the rambunctious Jedi we know, went off to fight with the Rebellion and left his son’s training in the hands of his Dark Council companion, Valrun. Valrun was a great teacher, but he was a little extreme with some of his lessons, especially combat. He would often have his daughter, Senya spar with Jonathan without any restrictions, so those two could have a fight to the death, but thanks to Eric’s lessons on self restraint, they only manage to have a few minor cuts and burns from their spars. Ella was very skilled in teaching them how to make decisions in adverse conditions, stealth, and interrogation.

As impressed as I was with their training, I would often catch Eric’s beloved, Roseluck looking up into the sky, or into the vast unknown of the Galaxy, hoping that one day the Jedi Knight she fell in love with would return.

Imperial Information Outpost, Outer Rim, 3rd P.O.V)

Beyond the Planetary rings of an unknown system, An imperial Outpost sits in orbit as one of many bringing information from across the galaxy. Onboard the command Center, Commander Brom Titus, Former admiral of an Interdictor Star Destroyer but was demoted from his stupidity. Later he became Captain of Recklem Station, a scrapyard for old Clone Wars Y-Wing bombers. He was rescued after the station fell to a fireball of metal and now monitors countless incoming and outgoing transmissions.

“I hate my life.” Titus said with a dejected sigh as he looked at the ceaseless waves of Imperial transmissions. While Titus was moping, a trooper came running with new orders from Thrawn. “Sir, we’ve got new orders from Admiral Thrawn, and we’ve got some new recruits coming as well.” Titus lite up as if he had killed the Jedi that ruined his career. “Finally something interesting and worth my time comes to this station.” Brom Titus walks up to pick up the small device from the trooper’s hands and accesses the panel. Titus’ eyes widened in shock as he gazed at the orders, and recruit list. “Is he serious?!” Titus screamed in disbelief. “Thrawn is sending her, to-” “Advise,and observe productive behavior of the station?!” Titus continued to scream as he nearly threw the access panel at the trooper who delivered it to him.

Titus went back and looked at the planetary rings out the window, fuming at the “orders” he was given. “Commander, we have an incoming transmission. It’s Grand Admiral Thrawn.” An officer said over his panel and looked at Titus in surprise.

“Well don’t just sit there, put it through!” Titus shouted angrily. The officer did as he was instructed and Thrawn’s holographic form appeared. “Good to see you Commander, the orders that you received earlier were a mistake on my part, and your actual orders are to get back in the field and confirm if the rumors of strategic disturbance near the Ryloth System are true. Your new second in command is Captain Brunson, she’ll provide the ships for your movements, and she’s been rather difficult since Geonosis so don’t do anything stupid this time. Thrawn out.” Thrawn said as his hologram faded from view.

Titus was speechless yet excited. “Anything to get me out of this station is good enough for me, When do we expect her arrival?” Titus asked an officer. “Within the next hour sir.” The officer replied. “Good, have the station squared away before she arrives.” Titus ordered as he goes back his monitor. “Sir yes sir!” The remaining crew of the station shouted as they prepared for immediate transfer.

An hour passed and emerging from Hyperspace was a Light cruiser and a Star Destroyer. Titus looked on as a small shuttle disembarked from the Star Destroyer and flew over to the small station. “All hands come to order, Brunson has arrived.” Titus said as the shuttle landed in the hangar. A few small columns formed from the Stormtroopers, Pilots, Officers and engineers were formed as the shuttle lands. Titus walked calm and confidently towards the shuttle and stood as the ramp began to lower itself, revealing the stern female Imperial officer.

“Captain Brunson, welcome to Danthol Outpost.” Titus said as Brunson disembarked from her shuttle. “You may dispense with the pleasantries, I’m here to get you and the majority of your crew back in the field.” Brunson nearly snarled in displeasure. “Just trying to make some conversation, don’t get much out here on this hunk of space metal.” Titus replied walking with Brunson. “Really it’s that bad?” She asked raising an eyebrow. “Indeed, it’s that bad. Trust me, I had to play the Imperial March on the sound system for a week just to go to sleep.” Titus said with a slight shudder.

“I bet you know the whole thing by now and also who’s fault was it for destroying both a top secret weapon and a scrap station?” Brunson asked still holding a displeased look. “Can we please not talk about that, at least I wasn’t there when that planet Equestria was attacked almost five years ago. I heard the Emperor was so angry he said that if anyone mentions that planet will be tortured for insubordination.” Titus said as he kept walking ahead of the shocked Brunson. “How did you find out about that? That’s classified tier 1 information!” Brunson asked incredulously. “I’m working in a transmission outpost, I hear all of these things as part of my daily workload.” Titus replied flatly.

Brunson does not respond as she follows Titus into the station to discuss the plan.

(Canterlot, Equestria, Celestia’s P.O.V)

Looking out over the land of Equestria, Ponyville’s reconstruction since the fierce battle has been progressing quite well. Some of the Imperial walkers that weren’t completely obliterated were reconstructed for our use in the little rebellion that is taking place. I would occasionally go down and visit and check upon the reconstruction and the newcomers to our land. I was a little disheartened when our resident Jedi Knight left once again, but knowing that our new resident Dark Councilor is around to help really calms my mind.

“What troubles you sister?” Luna asked as she saw the distant look on my face. “I just can’t help but worry, about Eric, the rebellion, the Empire, everything really. It’s been five years of peace, but I can’t help this feeling that something terrible is about to happen.” I replied with sorrow. “Would you like me to ask Valrun to come and visit?” Luna offered. “If you think it’ll help, then by all means ask him.” I replied with a smile. Recently with the technology of holographic communication, I was able to operate it to give the message out to Ponyville’s new Communication Hub.

I contacted the hub and awaited for the response. A holographic image of Valrun appeared and I smiled at the sight and he with a smile of his own. “Hello Celestia, to what do I owe this unexpected pleasure?” Valrun asked I need to express some concerns with you.”

“I hate to disrupt your time, but could you come to Canterlot tomorrow?” I politely requested. Valrun knew that my wellbeing was important, and he nodded his head in acceptance. “I’ll be there, now if you’ll excuse me, I need to tend to my daughter, she’s been arguing with her mother again. I’ll talk to you tomorrow.” Valrun said as we heard the distinct hiss of two lightsabers activating in the background. After our conversation, Valrun’s holographic form was gone. “I hope they don’t seriously injure each other.” I said softly.

“Oh have a little faith, they have “The Force” and they’re are being trained by a being possibly far older than either of us.” Luna tried to give me some reassurance. “True, but still I’ve heard that children of Sith Lords tend to rebel against their parents.” I replied as I could only imagine how the fight between Ella and her daughter, Senya was going.

(Ponyville Barracks, Ganch’s P.O.V)

Ever since the battle I could remember the fun times I had with my fellow brothers from the Clone Wars. Wolff, Gregor, and I would train the rebels with blaster and strategy training. Within that time, I felt my purpose being renewed, and I bet Wolff and Gregor felt the same way. After Rex returned from the horrendous attack on Attalon, we spent a bit more time as brothers and paled around as if we were on break. “So boys, I heard that Senya and Ella are duking it out again, who do you think is gonna win this time? My money’s on Ella.” Gregor said as he sat down at a table in the newly constructed base in Ponyville.

“Hehe, please Senya’s as powerful as Valrun and Ella combined, she’s got this.” Wolff said with confidence taking a drink. “What’re you boys on about?” Rex asked as he took a seat next to me. “Oh, Senya and Ella are fighting about something and we’re trying to bet on who's gonna win.” I said with a smile. “In that case, I think I’ll opt out since Valrun has managed to stop them from tearing each other apart before.” Rex chuckled as we heard lightsabers clashing in the next room.

“I still think Senya’s gonna win.” Wolff said as he got up to investigate the fight. “Hey wait up, I wanna see this too!” I shouted as I scrambled out of my seat almost tripping Gregor in the process. The clones and I began to run and investigate the oncoming fight in the next room, there we saw Ella and Senya with their lightsabers ignited and in their battle stances. “Just give up mother, you can’t beat me!” Senya said with confidence. “Either you admit that you didn’t do your chores, or I will have in the med-bay!” Ella hissed through gritted teeth. “Not a chance mother!” Senya retorted. “Fine!” Ella replied as the two of them leaped at each other. After a couple of minutes, Valrun came running in and decided to ruin the fun, again. “Enough!” Valrun shouted as he now held his wife and daughter in mid air. “One of you tell me what warranted this senseless conflict?” Valrun asked as he continued to hold Ella and Senya a few feet from each other.

We groaned in disappointment as the fight was cut shorter than an engagement with General Grievous. “Ughh seriously, why spoil the fun mate?” Gregor asked the Sith. “Why do you care?” Valrun asked as he gained noticed us standing in the doorway. “We placed our bets already, and we were waiting to see who would… I just dug my own grave didn’t I?” Wolff said as he noticed the scowl on Valrun’s face. “Almost, but you managed to stop at three feet deep. Now when I release you two, I want each of you to calmly tell me how this happened, understand?” Valrun said with a slightly creepy smile.

“Ugh Fine.” Senya replied, dropping her lightsaber. “As do I” Ella responded as well. “Don’t start with me young lady, or I’ll make you study the Jedi code for the next week and have you give me an essay on your interpretation of it.” Valrun threatened. Senya’s eyes widened in fear. “You wouldn’t.” Senya replied. “I can and I will.” Valrun said authoritatively. “I was told to clean the med-bay, but I didn’t because I wanted to grow in strength with the Force.” Senya explained herself also picking up her lightsaber.

“Alright, we have one piece of this puzzle, now Ella what did you tell Senya if she didn’t do her assignment?” Valrun said as he looked at his wife. “I told her to just go and do it and be done with it, so she could do what she wanted later, but she threw a crate of kolto at me and told me to and I quote “Fall in a sarlacc pit”.” Ella said as she picked up her lightsaber. Valrun sighed in annoyance. “Senya, you know not to treat your mother that way, and she is right about just cleaning the med-bay before anything else, because you’d have the rest of the day to yourself.” Valrun said as he knelled down to his daughter.

“If she’s being indignant, just ask her if she wants a sparring partner, since the droids are now insufficient.” Valrun lectured. Ella smiled and nodded. “Now come on hug it out and apologize.” Valrun urged in a sing-song tone. “I’m sorry mom.” Senya said as she embraced Ella. “It’s alright, my little scarlet warrior, just tell me if you need help in your studies, as Eric always says “A Jedi is never alone in their learning, don’t be afraid to look to others for help” okay?” Ella said with a smile as she released Senya. “Yes mom.” Senya replied as she wiped away a stray tear, and left the room while Valrun and Ella shared a small romantic kiss.

The boys and I left the scene and decided to drop the bet. “Another round on me gentlemen.” I said with a smile as they cheered as we made our way to the bar for a nice drink.

(Imperial Information Outpost, 3rd P.O.V)

After Brunson’s arrival, She and Titus headed to the command center to brief the stricken Commander of his mission. “So what plan does Grand Admiral Thrawn has in mind for us?” Titus asked as he went to the holotable. “Simple, disprove these rumors of a Separatist fleet beginning to emerge. If we succeed, you don’t return here, and you can help the fleet prepare to take on the rebellion.” Brunson replied with a neutral tone. Titus was impressed and determined that he won’t fail again. “Who is in charge of this Separatist Fleet? It certainly can’t be possible as the Trade Federation and CIS had been destroyed.” Titus pondered as he looked at Brunson. “Nobody knows for sure, but our job is to find out who it is and detain them.” Brunson replied. “If they refuse?” Titus asked. “Destroy them immediately.” Brunson replied flatly.

Before Titus could continue, A trooper ran in. “Sir! We have incoming ships emerging from Hyperspace!” He shouted at the two Imperial officers. “Are they Rebellion ships?” Titus asked. “We don’t know sir!” The trooper replied as the outpost shook from the attack. Outside the station 5 ships emerged being 2 Blockade Runners, A Hammerhead Corvette, and 2 U-Wing Transports. “They are Rebellion! Defend the outpost!” Brunson ordered. TIE Fighters began to launch from the hangar to engage the Rebels.

In the bridge of the Command Blockade Runner, Hope’s Defender, Admiral Yalutarian oversaw the Outpost and the fire that was being drawn from the Empire. “Send in the Y-wing with A-wing escort, engage that Star Destroyer.” The Clone War veteran ordered as the Y-wings and A-wings jumped from hyperspace and into the fight.

“This is Shadow Squadron checking in.” Shadow Leader of the Y-wings called over the comms “This is Green Squadron, right with you.” Green leader replied as the small vessels made a run into the fight. The TIE Fighters began to swarm as the A-wings began to engage to defend the bombers. “Green Squadron, Take evasive action!” Green Leader shouted as the A-wings began to engage the Imperial fighters.

Back on the Outpost, Titus overlooked the scene of battle. Rebel and Imperial ships blaze around, each trying to hit one another. “Sir the shuttle is ready for evacuation, You must go now!” A trooper ran into the control room.

“All fighters divert the enemy away from the shuttle and defend the cruiser at all costs.” Brunson ordered over the commlink as she and Titus ran toward the hangar bay. The station rocked as Y-Wing bombers began an attack run with proton torpedoes. When the two Imperial officers boarded the shuttle, the ship took off and left the hangar.

Two TIE Fighters flew escort to the shuttle as it neared the light cruiser, fighting off any enemy fighter within their range and broke off once the shuttle safely landed in the hangar. “Shuttle has landed repeat Shuttle has landed.” An announcement was made over the P.A.

“Make the jump now!” the Imperial commander ordered as the Light cruiser jumped into hyperspace.

“Sir the light cruiser escaped.” A rebel officer said a bit disappointed. “It’s unfortunate, but begin our boarding parties, we’re going into that station.” Yalurtarian ordered as the U-wing transports boarded into the hangar bay.

Rebel soldiers pushed and fought against Imperial resistance as TIE fighters began to fall to A-Wing and Y-Wing fighters. Yalurtarian entered as the imperial resistance ceased and technicians began hacking into the Imperial database.

“So, what have we got?” Yalutarian asked. “Nothing sir, the database was erased as an emergency protocol.” The technician replied. The admiral paused for a moment before speaking. “Well… we may not have gotten the intel we needed, but we do need a trajectory reading on that light cruiser, maybe we’ll uncover their true plan.”

“We’ll be right on it sir.” Yalurtarian looked outside and pondered in his mind what plans could the Empire be hiding.

Author's Note

Hello Ponies and Bronies, Obsidian is back. Sorry for the extremely long wait before I did something here again, I was too focused on school and my Senior graduation is coming up soon. But not having much longer to go, I'm feeling really good at the moment.

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