Star Wars REBELS (2014) s03e20 Episode Script

Governor Pryce, I bring urgent news.
Of course.
Right this way.
(ELECTRONIC CHITTERING) (BEEPS) (BEEPS) Is all this secrecy truly necessary, Grand Admiral? We still have a traitor in our midst.
We need to be highly cautious about what we discuss and where we speak.
And what I'm about to say cannot fall into the rebels' hands.
(ELECTRONIC WARBLE) Admiral Thrawn, I trust the information you have for me was worth the wait.
The rebels of the so-called "Phoenix Squadron" are about to launch a major military strike against the Empire.
They wouldn't dare.
Oh, believe me, they would.
Everything leading up to this moment has been rehearsal.
The real performance is about to begin.
I'm counting on it.
You have my attention.
What target will the rebels attack? I believe they're about to strike our most important facility in the region.
The TIE defender factory right here on Lothal.
My spies report General Dodonna's fleet is en route to reinforce Commander Sato and Captain Syndulla.
Where is this fleet massing? I have yet to uncover its precise location.
A coordinated attack by multiple rebel cells is unprecedented.
And it's exactly this moment I've been waiting for to wipe them out.
I want you to capture their leadership.
In such a battle, it may not be possible to take prisoners.
Ah, but a man of your talents will manage.
If we are to crush this rebellion, we must make examples of its leaders.
As you wish, Governor Tarkin.
(ELECTRONIC WARBLE) EZRA: She did it.
Hera really did it.
Look at everyone.
I can't believe they're all gonna help Lothal.
- It wasn't just Hera.
- Oh, I know.
You, too, Kanan.
And Zeb and Sabine.
Chopper less so.
(CHUCKLES) No.
That's not what I meant.
I meant you.
Kanan, I I didn't do any of this.
If not for you guys, I'd be back on Lothal, just waiting to be rescued like everyone else.
Ezra, you have never been like everyone else.
Hera always saw something special in you, and so did I.
At times, I was afraid.
Afraid that I couldn't teach you everything you needed to know.
But you did.
I've learned so much.
And so have I.
We all have.
In fact, sometimes I wonder if I have anything left to teach you.
No.
That can't be true.
My own Jedi training was limited.
I don't mean about the Force.
I mean about life, about being a good person.
That's what you've taught me.
Hey, you two.
The time to talk is over.
Let's help out.
General Dodonna and the Massassi group will be here any minute.
General Dodonna? That name sounds familiar.
It should.
He got those Y-wing bombers we stole.
He commands one of the largest rebel cells I know of.
With him and his fleet, we have a real shot at taking out the Imperial factories on Lothal.
Commander Sato, there are several ships emerging from hyperspace.
At last, General Dodonna's fleet has arrived.
COMMANDER SATO: Phoenix Nest to Vanguard.
- Welcome to Atollon, General Dodonna.
- Thank you, Commander Sato.
This day has been a long time coming.
Hopefully, we can finally deal a blow to the Empire and show the rest of the galaxy what we're capable of.
(BIKE ENGINE HUMMING) (BEEPS) This is Fulcrum with an urgent message.
Thrawn knows about (STATIC BUZZING) "By the light of Lothal's moons.
" That is your code phrase, isn't it, Agent Kallus? Or would you prefer I address you as "Fulcrum"? I'm afraid your rebel friends won't receive your warning.
(EXCLAIMS) (BOTH GRUNTING) Your technique is good, but limited by your training in the Imperial Academy.
Predictable (GRUNTING) (GRUNTS) (ELECTRIC BUZZ) You talk too much! (BOTH GRUNTING) (GRUNTS) You have the heart of a rebel.
(PANTING) I'll take that as a compliment.
You may have transmitted your warning, Agent, but in doing so, you've given me the last piece of the puzzle.
Now, this is the trajectory of General Dodonna's fleet, and this is the trajectory of your Fulcrum transmission.
Taken separately, they mean nothing.
But together Nothing.
There's no planet there.
The rebels are smarter than you give them credit for.
A pity you do not study art, Agent Kallus.
There is much it can show you, if you know where to look.
Such as, a system which does not appear on Imperial charts but is represented in the art of the ancient people of this sector.
I believe they call this "Atollon," now the home of your rebel base.
Admiral Konstantine, deploy the fleet to these coordinates.
We will join you shortly.
We've just received a new transmission from Fulcrum.
FULCRUM: This is Fulcrum with an urgent message.
Thrawn knows about Thrawn knows? Knows about what? About the attack on Lothal? Something's happened.
Most of the Imperial fleet left the system.
What does it mean? Thrawn knows we're here.
All ships, battle stations! How can you be certain? The last time this happened, the Empire ambushed us on Garel.
REBEL PILOT: Commander Sato.
We have Imperial Star Destroyers incoming.
Phoenix fleet, set defense formation Aurek-one! Alert Rebel Command! What happened? Where's Ryder? They're jamming long-range transmissions.
We have to scrub the mission.
We were so close! Evacuate all ground staff.
We're getting outta here! (ALARM BLARING) MAN: All personnel, code K-one-zero.
Evacuate immediately.
All craft, jump to hyperspace.
Regroup at rally point Nova.
I still have people on the surface.
If we wait, they'll cut us to pieces, Commander.
Go.
We will cover you.
Signal the other frigates to jump.
(ENGINE THRUMMING) Something's pulled them out of hyperspace.
If that is true, there will be no escape for us.
Gravity wells engaged, sir.
All batteries, open fire.
(WEAPONS BLASTING) (DETONATIONS BOOMING) What of Governor Tarkin's prisoners? General Dodonna is known for his courage.
He wouldn't be aboard the first vessel to flee.
Its crew is therefore irrelevant.
General Dodonna, Commander Sato, Captain Syndulla.
At last, we meet in this theater of war, however briefly.
There is no escape, and your forces are badly outnumbered.
This, uh, "rebellion" ends today.
We'll never surrender to you, Thrawn.
You misunderstand, Captain.
I'm not accepting surrenders at this time.
I want you to know failure, utter defeat, and that it is I who delivers it crashing down upon you.
Now, let us proceed.
(ELECTRONIC WARBLE) We don't have the strength to meet Thrawn head-on, but I will get us to safety.
How do you propose we break his blockade? Thrawn believes this is the entire rebel fleet, so we just need a big enough opening to get one ship through.
Once clear of the jamming, they can call for reinforcements to attack the Empire's flank.
That should divide their forces and enable us all to escape.
The Ghost stands the best chance.
We'll make an opening for you.
Not for me.
Ezra and Kanan will take the Gauntlet.
No way.
I'm not leaving you! This is our fight, too.
There's no time to argue.
As Jedi, you have the best chance to escape, and there's no one I trust more to get the help we need.
You're going.
Chopper, too.
That's an order! Hera, I can't leave yet.
There's someone I have to warn about this, out in the wilderness.
What? Kanan, no! I need you and Ezra to go get help.
That's what I'm doing.
You mean from him? Hey, I'm a persuasive guy.
Who are you talking about? (SIGHS) You wouldn't believe me if I told you.
But I need you to trust me.
Don't keep me waiting long.
Ezra, the mission is yours alone.
Good luck, kid.
May the Force be with me.
Still glad you got mixed up in this rebellion, Rex? REX: Ah, it beats slingin' for joopas.
ZEB: Does it? They sure do taste good.
Ah, they do, don't they? Launch fighters! (ENGINES THRUMMING) All command, spearhead formation.
Frigates and corvettes, protect the transports.
DODONNA: We'll take point, Commander.
THRAWN: Sato is employing a Danaan tactic.
Bold.
But I'd expect no less from the best commander to ever come out of the Mykapo system.
Reinforce our center and send in the fighters.
(FIGHTER ENGINES DRONING) Yes, Grand Admiral? Konstantine.
Keep your Interdictor cruiser back until I order otherwise.
Why not just attack now with overwhelming force? I could Because I know these rebels.
I've studied them.
They will, no doubt, defy convention and attempt something unexpected.
We will be prepared for it.
As long as you do exactly as I say.
As you wish.
Fighting over glory? I do not require glory, only results for my Emperor.
Phoenix Squadron, keep those fighters busy.
Green Squadron, attack the lead destroyer.
Copy that.
We'll clear a path.
(WEAPONS BLASTING) (ENGINES WHINING) All wings, arm proton bombs and follow me.
(ENGINES WHOOSHING) (DETONATIONS BOOMING) Green group, clear out for another pass.
I'm hit! (WEAPON FIRE WHIZZING) (CHOPPER GRUNTING FRUSTRATEDLY) (MUFFLED BOOMING) I hope Kanan's having better luck.
(BIKE ENGINE HUMMING) (KRYKNA SPIDERS CLICKING) (ENGINE HUMMING) (ENGINE STOPS) (KRYKNA CHITTERING) Bendu! (LOW RUMBLING) Bendu, we need your help.
You have brought war to my quiet world, Kanan Jarrus, Jedi Knight.
And I will have no part of it! - Wait.
Bendu, hear me out.
- No! I am the one in the middle.
I take no side.
So you're just gonna let us die? You think the Empire won't kill you, too? I am beyond your worrying and wars.
I am unseen, unknowable, like a rock in the river.
Do you think it chance this world was so difficult for you to find, eh? No.
But maybe we were meant to find it and meant to find you.
For what purpose? I was here long before you and will be long after.
- I am the Bendu, the one - "In the middle.
" So you keep saying.
(EXHALES) Look I tried to live that way once.
Told myself the galaxy would go on with or without me.
But when I saw innocents harmed and knew I had the power to do something about it, I couldn't just watch it all burn down around me! Some things are worth fighting for.
(ENGINES WHOOSHING) Phoenix Squadron, we've gotta keep those TIEs off our cruisers! DODONNA: This is Massassi group.
We're taking heavy fire.
- We need help.
- On our way.
Too many ships to protect! (ENGINES THRUMMING) (WEAPONS BLASTING) (MUFFLED BLASTING CONTINUES) (DETONATIONS BOOMING) All ships, charge the blockade! (DETONATIONS BOOMING) MAN: Commander, they destroyed the Orion! Capital ships, hold your position.
Their cruisers will have to come to us.
(CHOPPER GRUNTING FRUSTRATEDLY) I see it! They're cutting us off! No, no! (SCREAMS) EZRA: Hera, I can't get through as long as those Interdictor cruisers are cutting us off.
HERA: Stay sharp, Ezra.
We'll find you that opening.
EZRA: I know, just (DETONATIONS BOOMING) Hurry! Commander Bridger, go to heading 221 and prepare to jump.
All hands, abandon ship and make for Atollon! We're staying, Commander.
Very well.
Man your stations.
Hera, I think Sato's evacuating the carrier.
That's a command ship.
Move to intercept! But sir, Admiral Thrawn ordered us to maintain our position.
Move to intercept! I will not be denied the glory of this kill! Konstantine, return to your assigned coordinates immediately.
KONSTANTINE: I've had enough of your games, "Grand" Admiral.
(WEAPONS BLASTING) Hera, what's Sato doing? He's drawing that ship out of position.
Get ready to jump! Prepare to engage gravity wells! Wait Now! Sir, he's changing course! No! Take evasive action! HERA: Ezra, now! Sir, one rebel ship escaped the blockade.
Konstantine was careless.
Let's hope he did not undermine my efforts.
Press the attack.
Force them to ground.
(WEAPONS BLASTING) (DETONATIONS BOOMING) (ALARM BLARING) All ships, return to base.
You can feel it, can't you? My friends are dying.
Such is the fate of all living beings.
Not like this, crushed by overwhelming evil.
Help us survive, Bendu.
Help us fight.
I will not fight your petty battles.
You'd rather hide.
Like a coward.
(THUDDING) I will not be called a coward by the likes of you, Kanan Jarrus! (RUMBLING) BENDU: Perhaps it is the will of the Force that the Jedi and all your kind perish and I serve the will of the Force! (WIND HOWLING) (THUNDER RUMBLING) (WIND DIES DOWN) Bendu? Bendu! Senator, there must be someone you can send or something you can do.
I wish I could help you, Commander Bridger, but I can't.
Doing so would play into Thrawn's hands, and he would wipe out all we've worked to build.
I know.
He planned this.
Senator Organa was right.
It was too soon for open warfare against the Empire.
I promise you, we will do our best to negotiate fair treatment for the prisoners.
What if there are no prisoners? I'm not ready to give up yet.
You have courage, Ezra.
May the Force be with you.
(CHOPPER GRUNTING) No.
We can't go back.
Not without help.
And I think I know where to find it.
(CHOPPER GRUNTING) Sabine.