Revenge of Stardust

(Death Star (Under construction), Tarkin’s P.O.V)

In the meeting room with many of the high ranking officers aboard the official battlestation, I looked around with a stern look, eyeing each man individually. “As a result and the outcome of the Prototype, I have consulted with a man with the proper skills to make the station more impervious than from the prototype, my highly recognized Director Krennic.” I introduced as Krennic walked into the meeting room. “Thank you Governor Tarkin.” Krennic said as he turned to the table of officers. “As Governor Tarkin mentioned, I have made drastic improvements to this iteration of Project Star Dust, and I must say that this is my finest work yet.” Krennic said as he moved his hand to signify the fact that the room we were in was possible because of him. “And a fine job it is too.” One of the officers complimented. However our celebrations ended when Lord Vader arrived into the room.

“Lord Vader, this is an unexpected surprise.” Colonel Yaluren said as he looked at Vader. “I have received word that the Geonosian population had been decimated to ensure our battlestation had to remain secret.” Lord Vader told me as I was intrigued at this report. “Why would those bugs be a threat to us when they practically gave the Emperor the design in the first….” General Salthun began to argue before he stopped and looked like he was choking. I looked at General Salthun and the others as well as he began gasping for air. “The problem about them is that one of them managed to get to Nar Shadaa, and give this information to our enemy.” Vader said as his grip tightened slightly. “Surely you don’t mean the Rebellion…” Colonel Yaluren began. “No, it was our other enemy, you know of whom I speak Tarkin.” Lord Vader said as he finally released General Salthun, who began to breathe deeply.

“Are you referring to the enemy that caused the demise of the prototype?” Colonel Yaluren asked. “Indeed and it will be at our utmost to finally put an end to that Rebel cell.” Lord Vader said. “I must protest, remember, that cell or planet they reside on must no longer be of a concern.” I protested and stood up. “Perhaps, but it’s been five years since our last encounter, they must have rebuilt their forces and bolstered their defenses in that time.” General Salthun argued. Krennic on the other hand looked hopelessly confused. “Pardon me for my lack of understanding, but what made this Rebel cell so formidable?” Krennic asked. Every single man in the room, myself included, looked at Krennic as if he had lost his mind. “They have Jedi and ships that are not within our understanding.” Lord Vader replied. “Indeed, they knocked out most of our ships and their strategy seemed most effective.” I added on. “And just what do the native inhabitants look like?” Krennic asked. Lord Vader seemed to look at the ground in shame, while the rest of us sighed in exasperation at what was going to leave our mouths. “Surely it can’t be that bad, could it?” Krennic said trying to have us keep whatever dignity we had left. “It was… pastel equines. Stuff that would come from children’s tales.” I spoke with slight hesitation.

(Krennic’s P.O.V)

“How is this even possible?!” I thought to myself as Tarkin finally told me what managed to destroy the prototype of our deadliest weapon. I shook my head in disbelief. “Please tell me that you’re fabricating this. Lord Vader please tell me that this is a lie.” I pleaded. “I wish it wasn’t true Director.” Vader said as he crossed his arms. “Well, in that case, we should just leave them be, my line of thinking leads me to believe that they’ll give this information to the Rebellion rather than engage us directly.” I said gaining murmurs of agreement from the other officers. “Then I say we should have someone on the case of dealing with these rebels.” I said as the officers looked at me.

“I take it you have a solution, Director?” Tarkin eyed me in curiosity. “I do Governor, I wish to use the 7th Fleet.” I said looking at Tarkin as some of the Officers murmured some more. “You’re not referring to… Grand Admiral Thrawn are you?” Tarkin asked to be sure I wasn’t joking. I only nodded once as Tarkin rolled back into his seat. “Very Well Director, I will see to it and have the Admiral take care of this cell.” Tarkin approved as I smiled with some villainy.

(Venator Cruiser: Freedom, Equestrian Orbit, Eric’s P.O.V)

“It’s good to finally be home.” I said as Yalurtarian and I went to the bridge. “I can’t agree more. Valrun, Ella, Rose, heck everybody missed you!” Yalurtarian said with a smile. “I’ll bet, so Han and Chewie need to be compensated for getting me and this data back here and I promised them a hefty price.” I said with a sly grin. Yalurtarian rolled his eyes. “Go to the comms terminal, and call Celestia, she’ll sort this out.” Yalurtarian said. “Thanks!” I said with a smile as I ran to the comms terminal. Beaming out a transmission to the surface of Equestria, Yalutarian awaited for the response of the Princess. Shortly she did patch it in and smiled at the Clone War admiral.

“What may I assist you with Admiral?” Celestia asked with a smile on her face. “I’m not the one who called, but can you guess who finally came home?” Yalurtarian asked as he stepped aside. “Is it that scoundrel we call a Jedi Knight?” Celestia replied with a dry yet humorous remark. “Hey come on, I went through a ton of shit, and this is the thanks I get for getting these plans back here?” I said with a slight chuckle. “I notice that you’re alone, I’m guessing your task force was ambushed.” Celestia said with a frown beginning to form. “Unfortunately, But I was able to hitch a ride with some famous star pilots in need of a generous payment for their contributions.” I replied looking back at the man and wookie. “Sure, and I must thank the both of you for bringing Eric home.” Celestia said as her smile started to reform. “Sure thing. I know he’d the same for a scumbag like me.” Han said with a smug smile. “Indeed. I’ll give you your payment in person, please wait a second.” Celestia said as she ended the transmission and appeared behind Chewie with a pile of gold bars to her left.

“There’s your payment gentlemen.” I said looking at the gold bars. Han’s eyes looked like they were about to explode out of their sockets. “Kid, you just saved my life from a ton of bounty hunters! If you guys need anything just give us a call and we’ll get it for ya.” Han said as Chewie gave a growl of agreement. “It’s no problem, and thanks for everything.” I said as I shook Han’s hand. “Okay Chewie let’s load up and deliver this to Jabba before he sends a bounty hunter after us.” Han said as he and Chewie took their gold to the hangar.

(Equestrian Surface, John’s P.O.V)

It was a pretty routine day for me. I woke up ate breakfast with mommy, meditated with Senya and Ella, then sparred with Valrun until it was time for lunch. Now I was going to meditate some more before sparring again, until I felt a small, yet familiar disturbance in the Force. I simply shrugged it off and returned to my meditation. During my last spar for the day Valrun managed to best me again, but I was getting better as time went on. “Well done John! You’ve really progressed since last time, but you seemed a little distracted, is there something troubling you?” Valrun asked with concern. “I felt a disturbance while I was meditating earlier, but the weird thing is that it felt familiar and I don’t know why.” I said. “I think your father is finally home.” Valrun said with a smile as we both saw a shuttle landing near the E.D.F. base in Ponyville.

As the small shuttle landed at the base, Valrun and I arrived to see the gangway open. I was excited when I heard the sound of footsteps coming down the ramp. Donned in a large robe and taking off his hood, was my Father, Eric Keteris. He looked on around the place and then gazed at me with a smile on his face. “And my have you grown since the day I left.” He said walking up towards us. “I’m so happy to see you Dad! Mommy and I have missed you so much!” I said as I hugged my dad with tears streaming down my face. “I’ve missed you guys too!” He said as he returned the hug. Breaking the hug, he rose once again and nodded at Valrun. “Never thought I’d be happy to see a sith despite the past.” He said. “I’ve missed you too, also I’ve had to play order keeper between my wife and daughter.” Valrun said with a smile. “I’ll bet the clones were getting a kick out of it too.” Dad said. “Like you wouldn’t believe, anyway, it’s almost time for John to go home for the night, why don’t you go with him and surprise Rose?” Valrun asked with a smug grin on his face as Dad blushed slightly. “Alright, alright I get it. C’mon buddy let’s go home.” Dad said as he lifted me onto his back and we set off for home to surprise Mom.

(Keteris Residence, Roseluck’s P.O.V)

It was getting late in Ponyville and I was preparing dinner for myself and John when he comes back, but despite this routine, I would always think of my Jedi husband who’s Celestia knows where in the galaxy. I hear the door open and I saw John run in with the biggest smile I’ve ever seen on his adorable face. “What’s gotten you all excited honey?” I asked as I went back to cooking. “I ran into somebody at the base today, and I think you’re gonna love who it is.” John said as he sat at the table. I was a bit skeptical at first but, hearing footsteps approach I grew curious until, he appeared out the doorway. Eric, my husband had finally returned and had smiled at me. I was in absolute shock and excitement I couldn’t find my words. “Honey I’m home.” He said as he levitated me over to him and kissed me. I just simply melted and kissed him back. “I missed you so much.” was all I could say to him as I hugged the Jedi Knight.

“I promise this will be the last mission I’ll be taking for a long time, especially with all the trouble I went through to get back here.” He said as he set me down and helped set the table. “What happened?” I asked with interest. “It was supposed to be a simple mission: meet up with the informant, get the data, and leave. However, take a guess as to who showed up and made a mess of things.” He said with slight anger seeping into his words. “The Imps showed up didn’t they?” I asked. He nodded. “ Yeah, they killed the informant, my taskforce, and destroyed the ship leaving me stranded on Nar Shadaa, until I managed to find a cantina where a waitress named Malia, managed to point me towards a pair of smugglers that managed to get me home.” He said as we sat down at the table. “What did you get that made the Imps want to strand you?” I asked as Eric took out a small chip from his belt. “You won’t believe this, but it was actually plans or schematics to something called, Project Stardust.” He said unsure of what the plans were as I haven’t seen them myself. “Strange name, but I bet it’s a codename for something worse, knowing the Empire.” I said as we began to eat. “I’ll take the plans to the base tomorrow, but for now we can finally be a family again.” He said as he placed a hand on my hoof to comfort me.

(Korriban, 3rd P.O.V)

Meanwhile, on the Ancient Sith planet of Korriban, A droid factory built and maintained by the Separatist Remnant, Admiral Trench and his tactical droid commander, T-235X, had overseen the droid numbers increase to over 2 million combat ready droids, 40 Frigates, 5 Command ships, and one ship as menacing as a Super Star Destroyer, the Malevolence with it’s killer Ion cannons. “Admiral we’re ready for your orders.” T-235X said in his monotone voice. “Excellent. First we need to head to Utapau and liberate the Utapauians from the Empire, then we need to find another world to establish a military presence to continue production.” Trench said as the boarding crafts began to take off towards the ships in orbit. “If I may input a suggestion, Wouldn’t Utapau be a significant planet, saving the inhabitants will give them a reason to work for us.” T-235X inputted.

“You’re not wrong, however using Utapau as a base will only cause a target to be painted onto their backs and their entire world will burn.” Trench replied with a grim tone. “I understand Admiral, I also calculated some other alternative worlds unknown or forgotten by the Galactic Empire.” The tactical droid added on as the last of the landing crafts had taken off from the planet’s surface. “Perfect, but one thing at a time my faithful companion.” Trench said. The landing craft boarded on one of the Malevolence’s hangar bays and Trench, along with the Tactical droid entered the bridge, buzzing with Battle droids at their posts. “Engage the hyperdrive, we’re off to Utapau.” Trench ordered with a grin as one by one, the Separatist fleet jumped into hyperspace.