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S.J.JONES
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 Rebel
Alliance has defeated the Galactic
Empire. The Galactic Unity of
Planets is established as the new
sovereignty in the galaxy. It
heralds an era of peace and
reconciliation.
The underworld
Criminals take
Galactic Unity
the old Empire
captured.
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3.
Luke looks out onto the horizon. Memories flood back into
Luke's mind. Voices from the past. HAN, LEIA, YODAs wise
mentoring. We hear the characters dialogue.
EXT. STRAYUS TOWN - DAY
Spaceship (seen previously) landing on the outskirts of the
main town.
A ramp extends from the spaceship and three sinister looking
MEN exit on their speeder bikes. Their clothing, weaponry and
demeanor indicate their evil intent. They are ruthless
CRIMINALS.
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's
farm.
EXT. FARM FIELDS - DAY
Luke using a hov-tractor to plow the fields.
STRAYUS TOWN
The criminals ride through the market and narrow residential
streets. 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 collecting
bales.
FARM
The young boy sees the criminals arrive. He hides behind a
disused 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 is
alerting him of something. He turns his head to the side but
there is nothing unusual to see.
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5.
6.
The rider drags Luke up the ships ramp, drops him on the
floor. Plasma-locks are placed on Lukes arms and legs.
Rider#3 activates the ramp and it is raised up into the ship.
SHIP COCKPIT
The rider wipes some of his blood from his uniform. He
activates the engine. The ship lifts up off the ground. It
gains height.
FARM
The boy looks up. He runs down the dusty road as the ship
soars up and away.
EXT. GALACTIC UNITY OF PLANETS - PLANET EQUITA - DAY
On screen:
PLANET EQUITA
Establishing shot of Equita. Class A planet advanced,
democratic governance.
The planet is covered by a vast ionosphere shield. A tiny
section in the western northern hemisphere - close to Unity
City, the capital - remains shield-less. Its section is
several miles in length.
EXT. UNITY CITY - DAY
An industrialized city.
EXT. UNITY CITY - GALACTIC UNITY BASE - DAY
The base covers a large area. It is surrounded by a high
defensive wall with ion and laser cannon emplacements.
The base is divided into several zones.
1) Parliament, library and other admin buildings. The
Parliament building is large. Consists of a legislative
chamber and many other administrative levels, offices,
debating halls.
2) Military command centre, hangars housing X-Wing fighters
and larger transporter and shuttle ships, several runways,
barracks, communication dishes.
3) Training academy. A small spacebay is situated close to
the academy.
4) Shield defence centre.
5) Gardens.
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ALIEN#1
Were ready to proceed, Master
Tyras Zor.
TYRAS ZOR
And Skywalker?
ALIEN#1
His injuries will have no
detrimental effect on the
procedure.
IDIGO RAZE
Is the risk worth it, Tyras?
TYRAS ZOR
All great advancement comes with
risk, 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 arms
and legs. A small round device is attached to Zors head.
Medical apparatus is next to the bed. Leads extend from the
apparatus. The alien connects the tubes to the device on
Zors head.
ALIEN#2
Make sure the connection leads
remain secure.
The two aliens leave the chamber. The chamber door closes.
ALIEN#1
Chambers fully sealed. Initiating
adaption.
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. A
gaseous trail enters via the tube. The gaseous trail takes
the form of a bright ethereal cloud. It is the force. It is
incredibly bright like a mini super-nova.
LABORATORY
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13.
TYRAS ZOR
Reborn.
ALIEN#1
The physical transformation youve
undergone is medically
unprecedented. Youll need time to
rest, to adapt to the change.
TYRAS ZOR
It can wait. (beat) Glost, ready
the shuttle. We leave within the
hour.
The alien acknowledges the order and floats out of the
laboratory.
Zor brings his hands close together. He concentrates. A small
liquid container shakes on the console. It rises and floats
towards 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.
PILOT
Any closer and we risk detection.
BRAX
Maintain altitude here. Solo?
Han enters the cockpit. Brax points to the viewscreen. The
research facility is displayed.
BRAX (CONTD)
Security droids around the
perimeter. (he points to them on
the screen) They shouldnt notice
us. Prep for launch.
Han walks into the
LANDING BAY
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ALIEN#1
Our readings indicate the force is
strong 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 ZOR
And what else do you sense within
me? The calling of the Jedi way or
the dark side?
ALIEN#1
My race is not endowed with
humanoid emotions like fear.
TYRAS ZOR
Then youre most fortunate.
Zor flicks his hand and the alien flinches back. It is no
longer under Zors control.
Zor activates a viewscreen. On display: a dark room. Several
men sitting around a table. Their faces are shrouded in
shadow.
TYRAS ZOR (CONTD)
The extraction is a success. The
results... enlightening.
SHROUDED MAN
Skywalker should be executed as
soon as possible. Hand him over to
us and we can proceed to the next
stage of our agreement.
TYRAS ZOR
I will deal with the Jedi. Hes not
your concern. Well meet on Tero in
four standard galactic days.
Zor ends the communication.
IDIGO RAZE
Why keep Skywalker? Hes of little
use now. Itll be a great honor if
I kill the last of the Jedi.
TYRAS ZOR
No, temper your enthusiasm, Raze.
Well take him with us. On the open
market hes worth more alive than
dead.
ENTRANCE TO LABORATORY
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Two guards stand at the entrance. Han and Brax scan their
vision binoculars through two large glass doors into the
interior. Images of the targets light up on their binoculars
view screens.
BRAX
Target confirmed. Its Skywalker.
Brax points at the two guards. Trooper#1 fires silencer blast
rounds at the guards. They slump to the ground.
TROOPER#2 holds two gas grenades. Brax activates the doors
console. The doors open and the grenades are thrown into the
laboratory. 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 team
drop behind medical equipment.
HAN
(with sarcasm)
Effective speech!
Zors men continue blasting.
HAN (CONTD)
Me, I prefer the diplomacy of a
loaded 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 holographic
image appears.
TYRAS ZOR
Glost, were leaving now!
(referring to ship) Get her ready!
Amid the confusion of the smoke and blaster exchange, the
alien scientists flee. One of the aliens knocks the glass
tube containing Luke. The glass tube moves across the room
into Hans line of vision.
HAN
Luke!
Han tries to make a move towards the glass tube but the
enemys fire forces him back.
HAN (CONTD)
Chewie! I can do with some assist!
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Zor and Raze open fire as they race to the ramp. Zor heads
into the starfighter. Raze holds position at the ramp. He
continues firing.
Han and Chewie use some storage containers as temporary
cover.
Raze stops firing. He goes into a meditative pose. His body
duplicates itself. Two versions of Idigo Raze fire their
weapons.
The sound of the starfighter about to rise makes Raze forgo
dispensing his weapons. He submits a devilish smile and remerges 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 appears
from above and fires on Zors ship.
ZORS STARFIGHTER
GLOST
Jumping 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#1
Comm system destroyed, sir.
BRAX
No way to track them now.
Han is holding Luke in his arms.
HAN
Its okay, Luke, I got you. Just
hold 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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22.
LUKE
No. They werent underworlders or
gangs working for the Hutt cartels.
ROSLEN
What about pro-Sith extremists from
outside the Unity?
DARNELL
The Sith are dead. They have no
more followers.
HAN
They could have prior form. The
database might find a match. Ill
check it out.
GAROD
These criminals possess technology
to extract the force from a Jedi.
How is this even possible?
LUKE
I wish I knew.
DARNELL
We need to know and fast. Its selfevident your Jedi skills are
lacking, Skywalker. Had you eluded
capture we wouldnt be in this
predicament.
LUKE
You cant blame my capture for
everything. The Jedi order declined
after the fall of the Empire. The
Unity should have invested in the
order, trained new Jedi. You
didnt.
DARNELL
Thats not fair, Skywalker. It was
your responsibility. Not ours.
LUKE
But Im more than just a Jedi.
DARNELL
Meaning?
LUKE
Meaning, life goes on.
Empire the Jedi became
hire. Little more than
mercenaries. That goes
fundamental principles
way.
(MORE)
After the
agents for
unpaid
against the
of the Jedi
23.
LUKE (CONT'D)
Compassion and selflessness define
a Jedi, not his warrior skills.
DARNELL
Your pacifist leanings dont
impress me, Skywalker.
LUKE
I didnt become a mercenary. If I
neglected my duty as a Jedi it was
my choice.
ROSLEN
And now we have to live with the
consequences of that choice.
PRESIDENT YIRA
This recrimination isnt getting us
anywhere. Luke is not accountable
to us. He can live his life as he
sees fit.
LUKE
Thank you, sir.
PRESIDENT YIRA
The fact remains - the Jedi Order
is gone. Youre the only link to
its past. The Unity has an academy
for force-sensitive students. If
you could train them as your
padawan, instill in them the full
power and code of the Jedi, a new
order could counter any insurgence
threat.
LUKE
And if I refuse?
PRESIDENT YIRA
You claim compassion and
selflessness define who you are. If
thats 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 is
sitting on an antigrav-bench. Han approaches.
LUKE
Han.
HAN
Mind if I join you?
Luke puts his hand out to gesture Han to sit. Han sits next
to Luke.
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HAN (CONTD)
Peaceful here.
LUKE
Yeah.
Beat
LUKE (CONTD)
Thanks.
HAN
Hmm?
LUKE
For saving me back there on Metus.
HAN
Think nothing of it.
LUKE
That was some tight spot.
HAN
Yeah, dont come much tighter.
Beat
LUKE
Theyre right, yknow.
HAN
What?
LUKE
What they said. I did let them
down. To allow myself to be caught
like that.
HAN
From what I heard you put up quite
a fight.
LUKE
I shouldve been stronger. I have
neglected the ways of the force. If
Yoda or Ben could see me now theyd
hang their heads in shame.
HAN
Self-pity from a Jedi? Thats a
first.
LUKE
Its okay for you, Han. You just
live your life without giving a
damn.
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HAN
Best way to be. Wouldnt have it
any other way.
Beat
LUKE
So how is Leia? Marriage still
going strong?
HAN
Is that a note of sarcasm I detect?
LUKE
Just asking.
HAN
If you must know, were no longer
together.
LUKE
She became immune to your boyish
charm, right?
HAN
Something like that.
Luke looks out into the park. His mind remains occupied on
distant thought.
HAN (CONTD)
You cant change the past, Luke.
LUKE
What makes you think I want to?
HAN
I could never understand you.
Listen, if you need cheering up go
see the droids.
LUKE
Theyre here? In the Unity?
HAN
Thats what I was told. Ill ask
around if you want.
LUKE
No, its okay. Ill do it. Take my
mind off things.
Luke stands up.
LUKE (CONTD)
Its been a long time, Han.
HAN
Too long, Luke. Too damn long.
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LUKE
Take care.
HAN
You too.
Luke walks away. Han sits there thinking about the
conversation.
INT. GALACTIC UNITY BASE - STORAGE WAREHOUSE - DAY
Luke and a Unity GUARD walking through a vast warehouse full
of droids and antiquities from the time of the Empire.
GUARD
After the fall of the Empire a lot
of old droids were sent to scrap
mines. Others ended up here.
LUKE
Couldnt they have been sold on to
new owners?
GUARD
Little demand. When the Unity was
constituted, new droids were
commissioned 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 the
guard 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 thirty
years.
Lukes face denotes surprise. The guard walks away.
LUKE
(to the droids)
How did you get like this?
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HAN
Have you counted them all?
C-3PO
Not personally, no.
HAN
Pity. But theres no time like the
present. Go ahead.
C-3PO
It would appear your flippant
nature remains in rude health,
master Solo.
HAN
How long were you deactivated?
C-3PO
I believe it was thirty years.
Droids have little concept of time.
HAN
Thirty years, huh? That short?
C-3PO looks insulted.
BRAX
Solo, I may have something.
Brax enlarges a file report on the screen.
BRAX (CONTD)
I did a crosscheck on our pals, the
Hutts.
HAN
Jabba.
BRAX
After his demise the cartel split
into rival factions. One faction
were recently captured selling
illegal salvage on Tatooine.
HAN
And?
BRAX
They turned informer. Hoped they
could 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 is
much younger and bears little similarity to his older self.
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HAN
Tyras Zor. I remember him. Has all
the charm of a womp rat. Didnt he
once work for the Hutt?
BRAX
For a while. He double-crossed on a
deal. Jabba put a price on his
head.
HAN
That figures.
BRAX
The faction claim he was planning a
major crime on Metus. It was around
the time of Lukes capture.
HAN
Zor was a freelancer. Small-time.
He wouldnt have the resources to
pull off a job like that.
BRAX
We shouldnt rule out anything.
Han looks at the image of Tyras Zor.
Slow pan onto Zors face.
EXT. GALACTIC UNITY BASE - DAY
A squadron of four X-Wing starfighters arriving at the base.
The leading ship in the formation is the advanced wing
starfighter: the A-Wing.
The fuselage has distinctive black stripes. The A-Wing has a
dipped nose and two fully retractable s-foil wings for
enhanced flight capability in confined locations.
LEIA ORGANA SOLO is piloting the A-Wing. The fighters land on
the runway. Leia disembarks. To PILOT LEIA
Report to debriefing. Ill join
later.
X WING PILOT
Yes, Major Organa.
Leia walks towards the Parliament building. She removes her
helmet to reveal short hair. Her features have matured with
the passing years.
She enters
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LEIA
Remind me, how many years did we
have?
HAN
Five, I think.
LEIA
More like four. And then you went
back to your old smuggling ways.
HAN
Okay, so I admit, I couldve been a
bit more attentive to your needs.
LEIA
Needs? You dont even know the
meaning of the word.
HAN
Im sure Chewie knows. His
vocabularys quite large for a
Wookiee. 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. Medium
level 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 with
her university friends, three young women. Her name is MIYA
BORAY. Shes dressed in casual clothes. She carries a small
bag.
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 the
university.
JAYON
Fancy a ride?
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UNIVERSITY WOMAN
Is that the best chat up line you
got?
JAYON
Get on and find out!
MIYA
Hey, hes mine. Find your own
boyfriend!
Miya steps in front of her friend and gives Jayon a quick
kiss. Miya climbs on the bike.
JAYON
How was your day, Miya?
MIYA
Its just got better.
Jayon revs the swoops engine. The speeder bike accelerates
down the boulevard.
EXT. BORAYLA - ARVALE SUBURBS - DAY
Residential district. Houses of modest size. Beyond the
houses, farmland and open countryside.
Miya and Jayon dismount the speeder bike. Miya takes in the
view.
MIYA
Its beautiful at this time of the
day.
JAYON
I guess.
MIYA
You were never the romantic type,
Jayon.
JAYON
Hey, if its romance you want I can
oblige -Jayon gives Miya a brief kiss.
MIYA
(sceptical)
Very romantic.
JAYON
I try.
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LUKE (CONTD)
Wow, look at you. Major Organa?
LEIA
Han always thought Id look good in
a uniform. Guess he got his way.
LUKE
He did mention your marriage. Was
kind of vague.
LEIA
We drifted apart. Wasnt meant to
be. The Unity needed new people. I
obliged. (beat) So... how you been
keeping?
LUKE
To myself, mostly. The Jedi way
isnt that conducive to
relationships.
LEIA
If thats what you want.
LUKE
You meet anyone else?
LEIA
No, not since Han. Yira told me
about what happened on Strayus. Are
you okay?
LUKE
Yeah, yeah, its fine now.
LEIA
You sure? Really?
LUKE
A sisters intuition, right?
LEIA
Theres no shame in wanting help.
LUKE
I know, but, its just... I need to
deal with things myself.
LEIA
Dont dwell on your thoughts. The
Unity needs you.
LUKE
(dismissive)
No, they dont want me. They want
the Luke of the rebellion. The
young, brave hero of the hour.
37.
LEIA
You getting cynical in your old
age?
LUKE
Hans personality must be rubbing
off on me.
Leia gives a warm smile.
LEIA
People do need you, Luke. I need
you. 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.
MIYA
About before... what I said... I
didnt mean to upset you.
JAYON
Its okay. I know what you meant.
MIYA
I didnt mean to suggest Gabe was
like your real father.
JAYON
Not much of a comparison. My father
wasnt an engineer.
MIYA
You dont talk about him much or
your mother.
JAYON
You never really asked before.
MIYA
You told me they were stationed on
an alliance outpost during the time
of the Empire.
JAYON
Yeah, medical auxiliaries. Imperial
stormtroopers attacked the outpost.
I was evacuated. My parents
remained.
MIYA
They must have been good people. To
want to stay and help.
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JAYON
I know. But from a selfish point of
view I wish they hadnt. Had they
left theyd still be alive. Is it
wrong to say that?
MIYA
No, of course not. You shouldnt
feel guilty.
JAYON
Hey, lets change the subject. What
about you? Hows your uni-tech
course going? Can I see your
portfolio?
MIYA
Sure.
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
JAYON
Woah, these are impressive.
MIYA
Theres a growing market in
commercial droid upgrades. Owners
want to accessorize. I hope to
market them after graduation.
JAYON
You will, youre really talented.
(beat) Yknow, I should be thankful
your father hasnt replaced me with
a droid. Just think of all the
credits hed save if he didnt have
to pay me for my work.
MIYA
But think how dull itd be if he
didnt have someone like you to
order about.
JAYON
Oh right. I get it. Like father,
like daughter?
MIYA
I never order you about.
39.
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.
MIYA
You ever think about leaving
Borayla?
JAYON
Perhaps one day. If the right girl
came along to tempt me. Still
waiting.
Miya gives Jayon a gentle affectionate prod to say she
disapproves of his teasing.
MIYA
(singing)
Borayla, the sun shines for you.
Lighting my way for love and for
you.
The sky begins to lose brightness as if thunder clouds are
approaching but the sky is cloud-less. Jayon sits upright and
looks to the sky.
JAYON
Thats 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 is
rising. Jayon stands.
MIYA (CONTD)
(singing)
Borayla, the sun shines for you.
JAYON
Oh no -A large armada of spaceships is approaching. It is the Relm.
Their design is markedly different to former Imperial
spaceships. The Relm spaceships are circular in design.
The spaceships are divided into three standard types 1) Largest size attack class spaceships. Weapons - ion and
laser cannons for larger targets.
40.
DAY
COMMAND BRIDGE
Two Relm COMMANDERS at the controls. The Relm wear light
color military clothing. The letter R in muted white, small
in size, etched on their jacket.
RELM COMMANDER#1
Take out all spaceports.
Commander#2 activates his cockpit screen. A detailed list and
map of Borayla spaceports is displayed.
RELM COMMANDER#2
Targeting. Units deployed.
Relm starfighters split away from the larger spaceships. They
swoop to lower altitude and open fire on Boraylas main
spaceports.
Spaceport#1 takes a direct hit to key targets - hangars,
runways, the command tower. The entire spaceport is
destroyed.
Spaceport#2 is attacked. The spaceports ground-to-air
defenses are launched. Ground-to-air missiles target the Relm
starfighters. 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 entire
squadron is destroyed.
Spaceport#3 is attacked. Relm starfighters target the main
communication tower and runways. Borayla starfighters are
swift to respond and launch into the sky.
A full air battle commences.
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GLOST (CONT'D)
Captain Katana has assured me the
capital and Parliament will be
seized within the hour.
44.
TYRAS ZOR
And your mistrust isnt welcome.
The Empire is gone. Tawdry remnants
remain. Youve amounted to nothing
since the fall of Sidious and
Vader.
IMPERIAL GENERAL MARN
The past isnt at issue here.
TYRAS ZOR
Let me remind you -- the galactic
Unity isnt aware of your
existence. Imperial generals
operating close to Unity space? How
would they react to such prized
information?
IMPERIAL GENERAL CORAH
Thats a hollow threat and you know
it.
TYRAS ZOR
Perhaps not. You have much to learn
about The Relm, General Corah...
45.
46.
The Borayla soldiers retarget their aim onto the sides of the
tanks. The tanks take some damage.
INSIDE THE LEAD TANK
TANK COMMANDER
Side assault. Compensating.
ARVALE STREETS
The tanks swerve to the side and face the Borayla soldiers
full on. The tanks fire with their ion guns. A defensive line
of Borayla soldiers is wiped out.
The Borayla soldiers retreat down the large avenues and roads
of 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 the
side of the street. The speeder bike hits a street light pole
and comes to an abrupt halt.
JAYON
You okay?
MIYA
(slightly dazed)
I - I think so.
Relm soldiers approach RELM SOLDIER
You! Surrender!
Jayon accelerates his speeder bike straight at the soldiers.
They dive out of the way. The soldiers return fire but the
speed of Jayons speeder bike has the measure of them. The
speeder bike heads off into the distance.
EXT. BORAYLA - ARVALE CITY SQUARE - DAY
The square is under the control of the Relm army. Surrendered
Borayla soldiers are corralled into groups, waiting to be
processed.
CAPTAIN KATANA is in charge of the invasion. Katana has a
harsh face and an officious nature. A mobile communication
station has been set up in the square. Katana is viewing the
stations viewscreen. He is in contact with Tyras Zor.
CAPTAIN KATANA
Sir, we have some resistance in the
outer areas of Arvale city.
(MORE)
47.
CAPTAIN KATANA (CONT'D)
Borayla tank divisions deployed to
slow our progress. With no air
cover as support they represent a
minimal threat.
48.
49.
JAYON
Head to the outerlands. Theres a
chance well be safer there.
MIYA
You dont know that for sure.
JAYON
Weve no choice but to try.
A larger landspeeder arrives at Elaines home. Gabe is at the
controls. The landspeeder has a sizeable storage area built
into the rear section. Gabe hurries out of the landspeeder
and hugs his wife.
ELAINE
Oh thank God!
GABE
Everyone okay?
Jayon and Miya nod.
GABE (CONTD)
Cmon, everything in the speeder.
All of it!
Elaine passes bags of essential supplies to Jayon. Jayon
places the provisions in the landspeeders storage area.
GABE (CONTD)
Hurry now!
Elaine shuts and locks her house door. Jayon closes the
storage area. The family get in the landspeeder. Gabe is the
driver.
GABE (CONTD)
Everyone in? Right.
The landspeeder leaves the street.
EXT. ARVALE CIVILIAN SPACEPORT - DAY
A battle around the main runway. Borayla tanks and soldier
emplacements are firing at Relm positions. The Borayala
soldiers are trying to secure safe passage for a huge
transporter spaceship.
As the transporter takes off, it is hit by Relm tank cannons.
The transporter buckles. The pilot struggles to control the
huge ship.
TRANSPORTER COCKPIT
PILOT
Were hit! Losing engines!
50.
TRANSPORTER CABIN
Terrified Borayla citizens realizing their lives are about to
end.
ARVALE SPACEPORT
The transporter loses altitude and heads back to the ground.
It hits wasteland just outside the spaceport. The ship
explodes.
ARVALE ROADS
LANDSPEEDER
Jayon sees the explosion.
JAYON
What was that?
GABE
Hold on!
ARVALE ROADS
The landspeeder swerves through the traffic.
Up above, Relm starfighters circle the city, taking out
remaining key strategic sites: Borayla artillery and tank
divisions.
The landspeeder arrives at
EXT. ARVALE WATER FACTORY - DAY
GABE
Everyone out.
The family exit the landspeeder.
ELAINE
What are we doing here?
GABE
No time to explain. Follow me.
As the family approach the factorys entrance, three small
Relm DRONES swoop down from above. Elaine spots them.
ELAINE
Oh my God!
GABE
Military drones!
They rush to the entrance. Gabe takes out a hand blaster from
his oil-stained overall. He fires the weapon at a window. The
glass pane shatters.
51.
GABE (CONTD)
(motioning to family)
Cmon! Inside!
INT. WATER FACTORY - DAY
They run along the factory floor, passing by huge pipes and
girders. 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 drones
continue their approach. Gabe leads the family along the
platforms.
ELAINE
This is madness! Where are going?
GABE
Here, 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 of
the factory. He motions them to get inside.
GABE (CONTD)
In! In!
Elaine and Miya step through the hatch. Gabe sees the
incoming drones. He fires further shots. Gabe hands Jayon a
second, 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 more
blaster rounds then follows inside. The hatch entrance
reveals INT. WATER FACTORY - TUNNEL NETWORK - DAY
A thirty foot high tunnel. Dark, damp and uninviting.
52.
GABE
Old water tunnels. Cmon!
Gabe leads them along the tunnel.
FACTORY FLOOR
DRONE#1 extends a lastorch. The device cuts through the
hatch.
TUNNEL NETWORK
GABE (CONTD)
Keep up!
ELAINE
Im trying! Im trying!
The three drones enter the tunnel. They pursue the family.
MIYA
Where is this taking us?
GABE
Youll see!
The family carry on down the tunnel.
The drones are fast approaching.
JAYON
Wait! Whats the sound?
ELAINE
What? I cant hear anything...
The sound of gushing water.
GABE
Keep moving!
The sounds gets louder.
The drones are almost on the family.
Gabe turns around and fires his blaster at the drones. Jayon
does the same.
A torrent of water emerges from a side tunnel. It joins the
larger tunnel. Its volume drenches the family. Elaine falls
to the ground. She is submerged.
MIYA
Mother!
Miya grabs at Elaine and pulls her up. The water pressure is
so fast and strong they can barely stand.
53.
GABE
Keep going!
With desperate abandon, he fires at the drones. One droid is
hit and destroyed. The two droids open fire. Laser fire
shoots down into the tunnel. Water explosions rock the
tunnel.
Jayon fires but he can barely see the drones due to the
intense pressure of the water. It is now waist level. Any
higher and the family will surely drown.
The water propels the family down the tunnel.
The water pressure forces the two spy drones onto the side
walls. 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 and
catches his wife.
GABE (CONTD)
I got you!
He forces her through the hatch. Jayon and Miya struggle to
the hatch. Gabe grabs Jayon. Jayon clings to the frame of the
hatch. 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. Her
grip is loosening.
MIYA
Cant... hold... on!
Her grip is almost gone.
JAYON
I... got you!
Using every fibre of strength, Jayon pulls Miya back to the
hatch. She can barely breathe. Jayon holds her for a second.
GABE
In!
Jayon and Miya enter the hatch. Gabe follows.
MAINTENANCE PASSAGEWAY
54.
Gabe shuts the hatch. The family look shattered. Theyre too
tired to speak.
Gabe leads them down the passageway to a door. It has a round
hatch opening. He turns the opening. The door swings open to
reveal
INT. SPACE HANGAR - DAY
An underground space hangar containing old, neglected looking
spaceships.
ELAINE
How did you know about this place?
GABE
I did some repairs for a few
charter pilots. They used the
hangar for smuggling Kessel spice
in and out of Borayla.
MIYA
They were criminals?
GABE
They paid well so I didnt care.
(beat) These ships date back to the
Empire. Old, but they do the run to
Kessel in short time.
Jayon is looking through the cockpit window of one of the
spaceships.
EXT. EQUITA - MILITARY BASE - ACADEMY - DAY
Establishing shot. To interior Luke and Yira walking through the academys hallway.
PRESIDENT YIRA
I welcome your decision, Luke. The
academy will benefit from your
tuition.
LUKE
Any new information on the
criminals?
PRESIDENT YIRA
One lead. Tyras Zor. Former Hutt
associate.
LUKE
Names unfamiliar.
55.
PRESIDENT YIRA
If the underworld is preparing to
strike against the Unity we need to
expedite the Jedi program.
LUKE
I cant guarantee Ill stay long. A
few weeks, perhaps.
The President looks disappointed with Lukes reply.
PRESIDENT YIRA
The incident on Strayus. Still on
your mind?
LUKE
Yes. The force is dependent on
clarity. Clear vision. I wont be
much good to you as I am.
PRESIDENT YIRA
Just try your best. Thats all I
ask.
They continue along the hallway. A WOMAN stands further
ahead. Her name is ARIELLE SOLTERRE. She has a soft
complexion and long hair. Her age is half that of Lukes.
PRESIDENT YIRA (CONTD)
This is Arielle, our head tutor at
the academy. Shes gifted in the
way of the force.
ARIELLE
Its an honor to meet a Jedi
Master.
Luke gives a brief bow of the head as a greeting gesture.
LUKE
The cadets, what progress have they
made?
ARIELLE
Theyve passed their initiate
trials. The force is strong within
them but needs direction.
PRESIDENT YIRA
Precisely. Thats all we want,
Luke. You to provide some
leadership, hone their skills.
(beat) Let me introduce you to
them.
56.
57.
58.
59.
GABE
The Unity will know what to do.
ELAINE
Hold me. Please.
Gabe holds his wife. Elaines face looks anxious.
GABE
Well get through this. I promise.
SPACE
The frigate cuts its way through the night of the galaxy. In
the distance, avoiding detection, a space probe. It scans the
passing frigate with its heat signature sensors, looking for
life signs.
INT. EQUITA - MILITARY BASE - JEDI ACADEMY - DAY
The academy has combat arena, assault course, meditation
chamber, dormitory.
COMBAT ARENA
Luke and Arielle watching three Jedi PADAWAN. They wear
austere 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 is
the male of its species.
Zoell is practising her Jedi moves.
Kiwen is levitating a ball. It rises above his head. He is
trying to pass underneath it. As he approaches, the ball
falls to the ground.
KIWEN
Every time I move forward it falls.
I dont understand.
LUKE
You need to contain your
frustration, Kiwen. The force
reacts to our emotional state,
positive or negative. Relax.
Kiwen relaxes.
LUKE (CONTD)
Now try again.
60.
61.
62.
SPACE
The frigate swerves left and right trying to avoid the scout
ships laser fire.
FRIGATE COCKPIT
Gabe 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 gauge
display.
JAYON
At this rate well drain the fuel
cell!
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 the
frigates lasers.
SPACE
The side of the scout ship is hit. Several side panels break
off. The pilot momentarily slows down and the spaceship
lurches 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!
63.
SPACE
The two ships are locked together. Sparks erupt as metal
meets metal.
SPACESHIP COCKPIT
The pilot looks at his dashboard.
INSERT
Engine system failure
RETURN TO SCENE
He leaves his seat and enters
LOADING BAY
He opens the ships emergency doorway exit. He buckles
against the side of the exit. The speed of the two ships is
phenomenal.
He ventures out and leaps across to the frigate. He clings to
its side. Its velocity is so great he can barely hold on.
He pulls out his blaster.
Gabe veers the frigate left and right. He manages to break
away from the enemy spaceship. The pilot watches his
spaceship disappear into the night.
FRIGATE COCKPIT
GABE (CONTD)
Thats the end of him.
Jayon shows his relief.
SIDE OF FRIGATE
Pilot blasts at the left wing. A section breaks apart. The
frigates shakes violently.
COCKPIT
A warning light flashes.
GABE (CONTD)
Were losing manoeuvrability!
Gabe struggles to keep the frigate balanced.
SPACE
The frigate tilts to the left. The pilot slips from his
position. He falls out into the expanse of space.
MAIN HOLD
64.
65.
66.
PRESIDENT YIRA
(surprised)
I wasnt aware you were interested
in that course of action. Youve
always struck me as a fiercely
independent planet.
AMBASSADOR VAULDER
Times change. Come, let us discuss
the matter in a less formal
setting.
FADE TO LATER
INT. GALACTIC UNITY BASE - PARLIAMENT - RECEPTION ROOM - DAY
A sumptuous dinner held for the Borayla delegation.
AMBASSADOR VAULDER
The treaty of Unity has been agreed
by our high command. Signed by the
President and the executive.
RANKIN
Are they any amendments youd like
to make to the articles?
AMBASSADOR VAULDER
No, I feel its all satisfactory.
Under the agreed terms, Borayla is
to be granted full Unity status.
Economic and military ties will be
a boon to our people.
RANKIN
The Unity grants planets a degree
of autonomy. Certain opt-outs are
permissible. These can be
negotiated later.
AMBASSADOR VAULDER
We wish to be a full and supportive
member.
PRESIDENT YIRA
And we are delighted to see you
join, ambassador Vaulder. Greater
cooperation between planets
strengthens the Unity.
AMBASSADOR VAULDER
Tell me, President Yira -- your
shield technology, I find it
fascinating.
67.
PRESIDENT YIRA
We learned from the folly of the
past. The Republic was too easily
open to attack. Small range
deflector shields could never
withstand the might of the Empire.
Our system is more comprehensive.
The ionosphere shield provides up
to eighty five percent planetary
coverage.
AMBASSADOR VAULDER
That is impressive.
PRESIDENT YIRA
These advances do come at a price.
The Unity has invested heavily to
develop the system.
AMBASSADOR VAULDER
Im sure tax payers didnt
disapprove of the measure.
PRESIDENT YIRA
Better to be safe than sorry,
wouldnt you say?
AMBASSADOR VAULDER
Absolutely.
PRESIDENT YIRA
Would the shield be of interest to
Borayla?
AMBASSADOR VAULDER
I cant speak for the high command,
but, personally, I think wed
benefit from the technology. Its a
valuable asset to the Unity.
PRESIDENT YIRA
The 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 of
guards keep watch.
A small drone approaches the building. It scans the interior the schematic displayed on its small LED.
INSERT
Schematic
RETURN TO SCENE
68.
The drone avoids the guard detail. It glides to a sidewindow. It cuts through the window with a fine laser. Enters
BUILDING - CORRIDORS
Scans the schematic. Continues its mission. It is approaching
the 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 lock
combination for the correct code. After a few seconds it
finds the correct six digit code. The door opens. The drone
enters
CONTROL ROOM
Rows of computer bank consoles. Situated in the middle is a
large power generator for Equitas shield.
The drone accesses the computer console. It scans the shield
database.
INSERT
A list of all the Unity planets shield defence codes is
displayed. On screen:
Saving to external source
The data is being downloaded onto the drones hard drive. The
download 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 and
system partitions data alter as the virus takes hold. The
probe finishes the virus upload.
INT. UNITY BASE RESIDENCE - AMBASSADORS APARTMENT - NIGHT
The apartment is cast in dim light. Ambassador Vaulder stands
close to the window. He looks out. Expectation expressed on
his face.
OUTSIDE
The drone gliding towards the ambassadors apartment.
69.
APARTMENT
Vaulder opens the window. The drone enters the apartment and
lands in the ambassadors hands. He deactivates the drone.
EXT. PLANET EQUITA - NIGHT
The frigate approaching Equitas atmosphere. The side of the
frigate - 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.
GABE
Heat panels reaching critical
temperature.
PLANET EQUITA
The frigate approaching the vast planetary shield. Gabe
changes course and the ship heads to the smaller shield
opening.
Two Unity starfighters approach the frigate.
FRIGATE COCKPIT
On subspace radio:
GALACTIC UNITY PILOT (O.S.)
Galactic Unity to unidentified
ship. Respond.
GABE
Borayla vessel. Weve sustained
flight damage. Need assistance.
GALACTIC UNITY PILOT (O.S.)
Copy that. Follow our course. Well
bring 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 a
Unity guard.
70.
PRESIDENT YIRA
This is very grave news. If what
you claim is correct, Ive little
option but to convene an emergency
session of Parliament to discuss
the matter.
GABE
Thats a waste of time. Borayla
needs help now.
PRESIDENT YIRA
I cant sanction military action on
the word of a civilian. Be
reasonable.
GABE
What I say is true.
PRESIDENT YIRA
So you claim, but you provide no
evidence.
GABE
(exasperated)
I told you. Borayla was attacked.
My family and I barely escaped
Arvale city with our lives.
BRAX
Weve had no contact with Borayla
high command. All subradio
communication is down. All
frequencies.
GABE
See, what more proof do you need?
AMBASSADOR VAULDER
This claim is outrageous. Why would
I come to the Unity if Borayla were
under attack? It would make no
sense. I dont know who this
individual is but hes obviously
suffering severe delusion.
GABE
Why you...!
Gabe attempts to punch the ambassador. His punch glances
Vaulders chest. The guard holds back Gabe. The ambassador
brushes himself down, trying to restore some dignity.
GABE (CONTD)
You lying murderer!
AMBASSADOR VAULDER
I demand this man be arrested!
71.
PRESIDENT YIRA
Lets not be hasty. We can resolve
this in a civil way.
GABE
Hes lying to you all! Borayla sent
no ambassador! Why cant you see
that?
AMBASSADOR VAULDER
I came to Equita in good faith and
this is how Im treated? Like some
kind of criminal?
PRESIDENT YIRA
The allegations he makes are very
serious, ambassador. It would be
remiss of me to dismiss them out of
hand. Under the Unity charter Im
required to investigate any threat
to our borders.
AMBASSADOR VAULDER
Threat? What threat? Borayla is not
under attack. You take the word of
this man over the ambassador of
Borayla? That is a slight against
my character. (beat) You realize
your decision will jeopardize our
treaty. Is that what you want?
PRESIDENT YIRA
The treaty can wait.
AMBASSADOR VAULDER
Not indefinitely. The high command
of Borayla will not stand for this.
A letter of protest will be
forthcoming.
Vaulder starts to leave the office.
PRESIDENT YIRA
I must insist you remain in your
residence until this matter is
resolved.
The ambassadors face denotes his disapproval. He leaves.
PRESIDENT YIRA (CONTD)
Rankin, see that citizen Boray is
returned to his family.
Rankin escorts Gabe out of the room. The President is in deep
thought.
72.
73.
Vaulder scans both sides of the hallway for any other guards.
He approaches the next room. Knocks on door. His assistant
comes out. The ambassador nods his head. The ambassador walks
to 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. They
see TWO GUARDS patrolling close to the entrance.
AMBASSADOR VAULDER
Kill them!
The drone laser blasts guard#1. He falls to the ground.
Guard#2 fires his blaster. His aim is inaccurate. The drone
blasts again. It strikes the man in the chest. He falls back
on to the desk. Instinctively, he activates the alarm. The
drones third blast dispatches the guard.
An alarm rings out throughout the complex.
INT. ACADEMY - NIGHT
Luke, Arielle, and the two oldest Jedi padawan, Zoelle and
Kiwen, lightsaber training. The alarm breaks their
concentration.
LUKE
You 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.
LUKE
This way!
COURTYARD
The men continue running through the courtyard.
ARIELLE
I sense...
She clutches her hands to her head.
74.
ARIELLE (CONTD)
Three men heading to the spacebay!
EXT. SPACEBAY - NIGHT
The men arrive at the spacebay. The compound stores the
ambassadors spaceship and those belonging to other
delegates.
AMBASSADOR VAULDER
(to assistant)
Get the ship started!
The assistant runs to the spaceship. Luke and Arielle enter
the spacebay.
AMBASSADOR VAULDER (CONTD)
(to drone)
Kill the Jedi!
The drone opens fire. Luke activates his lightsaber and
deflects its blaster fire. The bodyguard unleashes his
blaster gun. Arielles lightsaber skills are comparable to
Lukes. She deflects the bodyguards blaster rounds.
Vaulder runs up the spaceships ramp.
BOARDING RAMP
He activates two assassin DROIDS. The same droid model used
to attack Luke on Strayus. The droids step down from the ramp
and target Luke and Arielle.
SPACEBAY
Luke senses their presence. He dispatches the drone with a
telling lunge. The droids open fire with their blasters. The
bodyguard retreats and heads up the spaceships ramp.
The two assassin droids maintain their attack. Luke and
Arielles combat skills are superior. The droids are lanced
apart.
The spaceship rises from the spacebay. The spaceship turns to
face Luke and Arielle. It unleashes its mounted laser cannon.
The spacebay is ripped asunder with cannon fire.
Luke and Arielle dive for cover behind a small spaceship.
Vaulders spaceship tips its front down preparing to swoop in
for the kill. Luke leaps onto the top of the stationary
spaceship. Vaulder targets Luke.
COCKPIT
BORAYLA AMBASSADOR
(defiant)
This is the end, Jedi.
75.
76.
Luke runs back to Arielle. He picks her up. She struggles for
breath. They look at the crashed spaceship.
INT. GALACTIC UNITY - SECURITY BRIEFING ROOM - DAY
Luke, Han, Leia, Chewbacca, the droids, soldiers, and key
military personnel in attendance.
PRESIDENT YIRA
The Unity has been notified of an
invasion on the planet Borayla.
Details are limited. Borayla does
not belong to the Unity but that
doesnt preclude our direct
involvement. The Unity is duty
bound to investigate. (beat)
Yesterday the Unity was attacked by
criminals masquerading as diplomats
from Borayla. Luke Skywalker and
Arielle prevented their escape. The
Unity is indebted to your
assistance.
Leia looks at Luke, her expression displaying admiration.
PRESIDENT YIRA (CONTD)
Weve reason to believe the attack
on the Unity is directly linked to
the invasion on Borayla. Captain
Brax -Brax continues.
BRAX
We have no surveillance probes in
that sector of the galaxy. A group
of X-Wing fighters supported by a
carrier will travel to Borayla,
assess the situation and report
back. President Yira has asked if
you will assist, Solo.
HAN
I didnt know I was that popular.
PRESIDENT YIRA
Youre a first class pilot and your
ships reputation is without
question. Id be grateful for your
help.
HAN
With a commendation like that, how
could I refuse?
Han savors the moment.
77.
PRESIDENT YIRA
The security of the Unity cannot be
compromised. We must find out
whats happened on Borayla.
The briefing is over. The audience disperse. Yira approaches
Luke. He tries his best to keep the conversation private.
PRESIDENT YIRA (CONTD)
Luke, the Borayla spies -- did you
sense their motive?
LUKE
No, there wasnt enough time.
PRESIDENT YIRA
Pity. If they hadnt died in the
crash we couldve extracted
information. This incident
reinforces our need for the Jedi.
LUKE
Ill accelerate their teaching.
PRESIDENT YIRA
Keep at it.
OTHER AREA OF ROOM
C-3PO
Isnt it wonderful to see everyone
back together again.
R2 bleeps in agreement.
Luke joins the others.
HAN
Youre quite the hero. Pretty
impressive. I knew you still had it
in you.
LEIA
The Jedi way never left you.
LUKE
Guess not.
HAN
Modesty never gets you anywhere in
this galaxy. Take it from me.
LEIA
Luke doesnt need your pearls of
wisdom, Han.
78.
LUKE
No, its okay. Hans right. Ive
been too down on myself. Just
thinking about myself, no-one else.
LEIA
Who does that remind me of?
Han makes a smirk to imply he doesnt appreciate the comment.
LUKE
Dont you two ever stop fighting?
HAN
Only when the referee steps in and
declares it a draw.
Luke smiles, shakes his head in mild amusement. He walks over
to Arielle.
ARIELLE
I didnt thank you for last night.
You saved my life.
LUKE
I couldnt leave you.
ARIELLE
I felt... the force within you -when you saved me. Ive never
experienced it to that level.
LUKE
Its thanks to you. Id closed my
mind to the force. You opened it,
helped restore my belief.
For a second Lukes guard drops. He places his hand on the
side of her arm in friendship. Arielle reciprocates with a
warm expression on her face.
INT. UNITY BASE - MILITARY HANGAR - DAY
X-Wing and A-Wing pilots preparing to take off. Han and
Chewbacca getting the Millennium Falcon ready. A Unity
SOLDIER approaches Han.
UNITY SOLDIER
Commander Solo? Captain Brax has
requested you take the two droids
with.
HAN
(flippant)
Is that a direct order or open to
interpretation?
79.
80.
HAN
Wanna quick tour inside? Ill throw
in my charm for free.
LEIA
So generous.
HAN
I could do with a major with me on
the mission. How about it?
LEIA
The Unity needs me here. Got things
to do.
Hans body language is very informal. He gets closer to Leia.
HAN
It can wait.
They stand body to body.
HAN (CONTD)
Me, I cant.
LEIA
Dont push your luck, Han.
HAN
Hey, a smuggler lives on his luck.
LEIA
A smuggler, a scoundrel, a cheat.
HAN
And theyre my best traits.
He kisses her.
LEIA
You never could resist, could you?
HAN
Wheres the fun in that?
They kiss again.
INT. UNITY BASE - RESIDENCE - APARTMENT - DAY
The Boray family staying in a small apartment. The family are
watching a holoviewer.
HALLWAY
An Unity COMMUNITY OFFICER (woman) knocks on the door. Gabe
opens the door.
81.
COMMUNITY OFFICER
Citizen Boray?
Gabe lets the woman inside. The officer directs Gabe to the
LIVING QUARTERS
COMMUNITY OFFICER (CONTD)
Weve arranged to relocate you and
your family. Youll be moving out
to a settlement in the north.
Youll be safe there.
GABE
But for how long?
COMMUNITY OFFICER
The foreseeable future.
GABE
(disappointed)
Right.
COMMUNITY OFFICER
Ill leave you to tell your family.
The community officer makes her exit.
EXT. PLANET BORAYALA - SPACE
Galactic Unity carrier spaceship and the Millennium Falcon
approaching Borayla.
Han, Brax, Chewbacca and the two droids are in the Millennium
Falcons cockpit.
A scanner probe is launched from the carrier. It is much
smaller than a standard space probe. It scans the higher
atmosphere of Borayla.
The probe releases three smaller scanner probes. They enter
the atmosphere and scan the planets land formation. The
visual data is transmitted to the two spaceships.
MILLENNIUM FALCON - COCKPIT
Han and Brax study the data. Imagery of the vast continents
and oceans of Borayla is displayed.
BRAX
Nothing out of the ordinary.
HAN
Hold on.
82.
83.
84.
CARRIER COMMANDER
(to his second in command)
Deploy X-Wings!
BORAYLA SKY
The carriers hangar bay section opens and five X-WING
STARFIGHTERS join the battle.
X-WING PILOT#1
Take that ship out.
X-WING PILOT#2
Targeting.
The X-Wings open fire on the Relm spaceship. It takes
superficial damage but hasnt slowed down.
X-WING PILOT#1
Aim for the command bridge.
The X-Wings attack the bridge. The ships front facing
shields hold but its speed has been compromised.
Five Relm starfighters break away from chasing the Falcon and
intercept the X-Wings.
X-WING PILOT#3
(responding to new attack)
Incoming!
The X-Wings take out three of the Relm fighters. The two
remaining Relm fighters swing around the larger Relm ship,
using it for cover.
X-WING PILOT#1
Thats too well protected! Alter
coordinates to...
X-WING PILOT#2
Look out!
The Relm ship opens fire on the X-Wings. It takes out X-Wing
#1 and #4. The three other X-Wings make a momentary retreat.
They circle and return for a new attack run.
the last two Relm starfighters.
CARRIER COMMAND BRIDGE
CARRIER COMMANDER
Carrier to Galactic Unity! Were
under attack from unknown ship!
Repeat, under attack from unknown
ship! Borayla is hostile! Borayla
is hostile!
BORAYALA SKY
They destroy
85.
The larger Relm ship fires its ion cannon again. The carrier
takes a direct hit to its reactor core section. The carrier
explodes. The three X-Wings try to get away from the blast
zone.
X-Wing 2 banks right but fails to see X-Wing 3 below.
X-WING PILOT#3
X-Wing 2, pull up, pull up!
They collide together in a ball of flame.
X-Wing 1 tries to leave the combat zone. The Relm ship fires
its cannons. The X-Wing dodges the blast beams. The Relm
vessel fires a heat tracking torpedo.
The X-Wing pilots nav-computer picks up the heat trail of
the missile. He tries to swerve out of its incoming path.
X-WING PILOT#1
Cmon! Cmon!
The torpedo finds its target. The X-Wing is destroyed.
The Falcon is being chased by the two Relm starfighters.
MILLENNIUM FALCON - COCKPIT
BRAX
They dont give up too easily!
HAN
Hold on!
BORAYLA SKY
Han forces the Falcon into a vertical climb. It circles over
the starfighters and comes down behind them. The Falcon opens
fire and destroys the ships.
MILLENNIUM FALCON - COCKPIT
Brax looks impressed.
HAN (CONTD)
We need to find some cover.
INT. GALACTIC UNITY - CONTROL ROOM - DAY
Yira and his executive monitoring the mission on viewscreens.
CONTROL ROOM OPERATOR
Sir, weve just lost contact with
the carrier. This was their last
message.
The message is heard. Yiras face drops with concern.
86.
ROSLEN
My God. Then Borayla is -DARNELL
We need to send more ships to help
Solo and Brax. They wont stand a
chance without our help.
Yira is lost in confused thought.
DARNELL (CONTD)
President Yira? President Yira, are
you listening to me?
PRESIDENT YIRA
What? Yes. Yes. I think we should -DARNELL
We should what? Dammit, man, Im
asking you a question!
Control room operator interjects CONTROL ROOM OPERATOR
Sir, were getting a communication
from Borayla. Location unknown.
Encrypted signal.
DARNELL
Patch it through to the main
screen.
The screen is activated.
On screen: Tyras Zor sitting at a desk.
The video image is filtered so Zors appearance is not
entirely clear. He speaks in a measured way TYRAS ZOR
The Relm does not recognize the
legitimacy of the Galactic Unity.
The Unity promotes the veneer of
democracy but is self-serving and
corrupt. Your time is over. You
have until the moon of Alsta rises
in the east to agree to the
following terms. They are nonnegotiable. 1) The Unity will
withdraw its territory to preRepublic lines. 2) The Unity will
release all political activists
held in Unity prisons. If these
terms are not met you will face the
might of the Relm.
The communication ends. There is a moment of stunned silence
and then indignation.
87.
ROSLEN
The withdrawal of our territory to
a size thats smaller than the
Republic? Thats impossible. Wed
be surrendering galactic space to
the underworld!
GAROD
The release of political activists?
Activists? More like criminals and
subversives.
DARNELL
These demands are outrageous!
ROSLEN
What will they achieve attacking
the Unity? Its madness. Theyll be
signing their death warrant.
PRESIDENT YIRA
Not unless they know something we
dont.
DARNELL
And what does that mean?
PRESIDENT YIRA
Their attack on Borayla.
Skywalkers capture. Pieces in a
bigger puzzle.
DARNELL
And how do you propose we solve
this puzzle? By sitting here doing
nothing?
PRESIDENT YIRA
(defiant)
I wont allow the Unity to fall
like the Republic. The Relm have
shown their hand. Ours will be
stronger. Send the armada to
Borayla.
CONTROL ROOM OPERATOR
Yes, sir.
PRESIDENT YIRA
Inform Parliament. The Galactic
Unity is now at war with the Relm.
EXT. SPACE - NIGHT
The Galactic Unity armada heading to Borayla. Hundreds of
spaceships.
88.
89.
90.
91.
92.
SPACESHIP
ADMIRAL (CONTD)
All units - retreat!
SPACE
The fleet attempt to move away from Borayla. The spaceships
are unable to withstand the pull of the red hole. The ships
begin to disassemble piece by piece.
SPACESHIP
ADMIRAL (CONTD)
Were breaking up!
SPACE
The armada, hundreds of spaceships, is sucked into the red
hole. Some Relm ships are unable to escape the red holes
power and share the same fate.
PLANET SEPRA
The red holes energy spreads across continental land, slowly
erasing population settlements, uninhabited land, oceans.
SEPRA - CITY
Thousands of people running through streets. Above them, the
red hole is engulfing the skyline.
SPACE
Shot of Sepra. A quarter of the planet has disappeared,
erased from space.
RELM CONTROL ROOM
GLOST
The Unity armada is destroyed.
TYRAS ZOR
Send our fleet to Equita. We strike
now when we have the Unity at their
weakest.
IMPERIAL GENERAL CORA
A strategy worthy of the Empire.
EXT. BORAYLA SKY - DAY
The Millennium Falcon in the sky.
MILLENNIUM FALCON - COCKPIT
93.
HAN
Massive energy reading directly
ahead.
They see the Doom Vortex in the distance.
BRAX
What is that?
HAN
Looks like some kind of weapon.
C-3PO
Master Solo is correct. The energy
reading would indicate an ion
charge weapon of great power.
HAN
Chewie, see if you can contact the
Unity.
Chewie tries but no answer. He growls his reply.
HAN (CONTD)
Nothing, huh? Must be ionic
interference.
C-3PO
Sir, I would advise against our
present course. The Millennium
Falcon would be no match against
such a weapon.
BRAX
The droid may have a point, Solo.
Two explorer class Relm ships are approaching on an attack
run. Han sees them ahead.
HAN
Looks like someone else has made
the decision for us!
BORAYLA SKY
Han turns the Falcon off its current flight path. The Relm
ships in hot pursuit.
MILLENNIUM FALCON - COCKPIT
Brax tries the subradio.
BRAX
Wheres the armada? They should be
here by now.
94.
HAN
Im aborting the mission. Lets get
the hell outta here!
BORAYLA SKY
The Falcon starts to ascend. The Relm ships closing fast.
They open fire and hit the Falcon.
MILLENNIUM FALCON - COCKPIT
HAN (CONTD)
Our deflector shield wont hold for
too long. Chewie, prepare the jump
to hyperspace.
C-3PO
Sir, the enemy ships! Look!
BORAYLA SKY
The two Relm ships are running parallel with the Falcon. One
is on the Falcons right, the other on the left. The explorer
ships fire energy hooks onto the sides of the Falcon. The
energy hooks are plasma conductors.
MILLENNIUM FALCON - COCKPIT
HAN
Energy hooks! Theyre draining the
Falcons power!
The nav-computer is alerted of the power drain. It emits a
warning noise.
C-3PO
Sir, the jump to hyperspace will be
impossible with power drainage to
the hyperdrive generator.
HAN
Tell me something I dont know!
BORAYLA SKY
Han navigates the Falcon left and right trying to break free
form the energy hooks and the Relm ships. The Falcon rams
into their sides. A near-suicidal manoeuvre.
MILLENNIUM FALCON - COCKPIT
C-3PO
Oh my! I cant look!
Chewbacca reacts.
95.
HAN
(to Chewie)
I know, I know! Im trying to get
us outta here!
The console board is starting to shut down its functions. The
lights flicker in the cockpit.
HAN (CONTD)
This is bad. Really bad.
Chewbacca grunts his response.
HAN (CONTD)
(to Chewbacca)
Switch to reserve power supply.
Chewbacca activates the power reserve switch.
HAN (CONTD)
Twenty percent power and dropping.
We can forget the jump to
hyperspace.
BRAX
Solo, up ahead!
BORAYLA SKY
A Relm attack class spaceship is approaching. Its large
hangar bay is opened. The two Relm ships have boxed the
Falcon in, forcing it directly towards the larger ship.
MILLENNIUM FALCON - COCKPIT
R2 speaks.
C-3PO
Yes, R2. This does appear to be a
rather unsettling experience.
BRAX
Isnt there anything we can do?
C-3PO
Our surrender would seem the most
logical option.
Chewie groans his disgust at the suggestion.
BRAX
What about the escape pods?
HAN
Didnt we trade them for some extra
cash, Chewie?
Chewie grunts yes.
96.
BRAX
Terrific.
HAN
Welcome to the wonderful world of
the smuggler, Brax. Screw-ups
guaranteed.
BORAYLA SKY
The Relm spaceships - with the Millennium Falcon trapped in
between - flying into the larger ships hangar bay.
INT. GALACTIC UNITY - CONTROL ROOM - DAY
The men are in silence. President Yira is staring at the
viewscreens. A video communication from Sepras high command.
The image is video noise but the audio can be heard on a
continuous loop:
VIDEO COMMUNICATION
Immediate assistance from any Unity
planet. We are under attack from
Borayla. Mass evacuation in
progress. Immediate assistance
required.
Yira looks dejected.
PRESIDENT YIRA
Were powerless against the Relms
weapon.
ROSLEN
We still have a few ships and
soldiers. And the other planets in
the Unity.
PRESIDENT YIRA
They wont help. They wont risk
sharing the same fate as Sepra.
DARNELL
So thats it then? We capitulate?
PRESIDENT YIRA
Im open to any alternative
suggestions.
None is forthcoming from the men.
CONTROL ROOM OPERATOR
Sir, Relm fleet heading to Equita.
Yira speaks in a matter-of-fact way -
97.
PRESIDENT YIRA
The endgame awaits, gentlemen.
EXT. PLANET SEPRA - NIGHT/DAY
Shot of Sepra from space. Much of its northern hemisphere no
longer exists.
INTERIOR
A mass evacuation in progress. Hundreds of transporter ships
transporting civilians off-planet.
The sky is a tempest of dark clouds. The red hole is
engulfing all in its path.
TOWN SETTLEMENT
A small settlement in the countryside.
SHELTER
Families and residents in a huge shelter. A woman is
comforting her frightened daughter. MAN#1 is looking out of
the window. Man#2 approaches him.
MAN#2
The Unitys left us to die.
Man#1 sees the red hole directly ahead. The red holes power
is rendering the settlement apart.
MAN#1
May the force preserve us!
The settlement is consumed by the red hole.
INT. RELM SPACESHIP - DAY
Han and the rest of his team escorted down a corridor. They
enter a dimly lit
INTERROGATION ROOM
They stand there for a few moments in complete silence as if
someone is toying with their patience. A Relm GENERAL appears
from the dark light and speaks GENERAL
You are enemies of the Relm. You
will be interrogated and then
executed. Your droids will be
dismantled.
98.
C-3PO
Sir, under the galactic Unity
treaty, prisoners of war are
accorded basic rights. I must
insist we are treated fairly and
given the right of appeal.
HAN
Somehow I dont think your people
skills are going to win him over.
GENERAL
Take them away.
They are man-handled out of the room.
HAN
This days going from bad to worse.
INT. GALACTIC UNITY BASE - BRIEFING ROOM - DAY
Yira, and the executive stand before seated military
personnel. Leia sits at the front. Luke stands to one side.
Behind Yira, a viewscreen displaying the map of the base.
PRESIDENT YIRA
Much of Unity City has been
evacuated. All non-essential
personnel have left the base. The
perimeter wall has been
strengthened with additional
forces. Unity fighters will
intercept the enemy (he points to
screen) and restrict their air
advance. Ground soldiers will be
designated here (shown on screen).
Major Organa will lead her team
defending the command centre.
Master Skywalker and his padawan
will defend Parliament.
UNITY SOLDIER
With our depleted numbers, how do
you expect us to defend the base?
DARNELL
The Relm army is smaller than the
Empires. This has been factored
into our strategy.
PRESIDENT YIRA
I cannot underplay the danger we
face. The Relm represent the
greatest threat to the galaxy since
the fall of the Empire. The
Galactic Unity was founded on the
principles of liberty and justice.
(MORE)
99.
PRESIDENT YIRA (CONT'D)
We will not surrender our values to
those that seek the return of the
dark times. I expect the best from
all of you. Do your duty and serve
the Unity well. Dismissed.
The men get up and disperse from the room. Luke approaches
Leia.
LUKE
You dont have to stay.
LEIA
I made a pledge to the Unity. I
cant let them down.
Beat
LUKE
I sense something about the Relm.
LEIA
The dark side?
LUKE
The Sith died with Anakin. No, this
is different. Hard to explain.
LEIA
Tyras Zor?
LUKE
I sense he has designs beyond the
Unity. Something greater. He has to
be stopped.
LEIA
Is that the only reason? What he
did to you on Metus. Perhaps you
seek revenge?
LUKE
Revenge isnt the path a Jedi
should travel. But yes... Ive felt
that emotion.
Leias face reacts to his comment.
LUKE (CONTD)
Does that surprise you?
Slightly unsure in her response LEIA
No, youre entitled to feel that
way. (beat) Any word from Han?
100.
LUKE
No. Sorry.
LEIA
Hell be alright. He can take care
of himself.
LUKE
Yeah. Survival is second nature to
him.
Beat
LEIA
Do you think we have a chance?
LUKE
I dont know. Yira doesnt seem too
confident.
Leias voice betrays her concern LEIA
I dont want to lose you, Luke.
LUKE
You wont.
Adopting a lighter tone LUKE (CONTD)
You cant get rid of me that
easily. You can try but it wont
work.
Leia musters a smile. Her eyes look a little tearful.
LEIA
I love you. Just be safe.
LUKE
(with warmth)
You can count on it. I cant let a
major down now, can I?
Leia gives Luke a brief hug. She leaves. Yira walks over.
PRESIDENT YIRA
She cares for you a great deal,
Luke.
LUKE
Yes. (beat) Do you have any close
relatives, sir?
101.
PRESIDENT YIRA
No. My wife died several years ago.
(beat) Its the way of all things,
Luke.
LUKE
Sir?
PRESIDENT YIRA
We hold a brief moment of time in
our tender hand. And then..
Yira opens a hand.
PRESIDENT YIRA (CONTD)
Its gone.
Luke considers Yiras words.
PRESIDENT YIRA (CONTD)
Nothing lasts forever. Republics,
Empires, the Unity.
Luke attempts to lift the Presidents mood LUKE
Youre a good man, Jonah. You came
to my aid on Metus. I saw the
measure of your character. I know
youll do all to protect the Unity.
PRESIDENT YIRA
Thank you. That means a great deal.
Yira shakes Lukes hand.
PRESIDENT YIRA (CONTD)
Good luck, Luke.
LUKE
May the force be with you.
Yira nods his head. Luke leaves the briefing room. Yira, with
a sense of grim inevitability PRESIDENT YIRA
(to himself)
And with all of us.
EXT. RELM SPACESHIP - DAY
A small shuttle exits from the shipss shuttle bay. It
descends altitude.
INSIDE SHUTTLE
Han and the others are laser-handcuffed.
102.
103.
C-3PO
This is the end! Were doomed!
BRAX
Brace for impact!
OUTSIDE
The shuttle hits some trees, breaks through their branches,
and slumps to the ground. Silence.
SHUTTLE INTERIOR
Han and others on the floor.
HAN
Everyone okay?
BRAX
(rubbing head)
I think so.
C-3POs head is resting against Chewbaccas. C-3PO recoils
away in horror.
C-3PO
Urgh.
Chewbacca didnt like the encounter neither. He lets out a
groan.
HAN
Its okay, Chewie. Were still in
one piece.
C-3PO
But for how long?
The sound of blaster fire from outside the shuttle.
C-3PO (CONTD)
Oh my!
The shuttles doors open.
Standing there - five Borayla RESISTANCE FIGHTERS. They look
disheveled. They have just killed the shuttle pilot (off
screen). Their blasters aimed at Han, Chewbacca, Brax and the
droids.
HAN
Dont shoot! Were from the Unity!
EXT. EQUITA - UNITY CITY - DAY
The Relm spaceships fast approaching the Galactic Unity base.
A-wing and X-Wing fighters on an intercept flight path.
104.
Several large and smaller size carriers ships (with troop and
battle droids within).
Four squadrons of starfighters.
The Galactic Unity defence force Two squadrons of X-Wing fighters. Two squadrons of A-Wing
fighters with additional payload of cluster bombs.
Ground forces - two tank units. Ion cannon emplacements
positioned along the base perimeter wall.
Several troop regiments. Approximately two thousand men armed
with standard blaster and las-rifles.
One Jedi Master (Luke) and his padawan tutor, Arielle. Three
Jedi padawan.
A number of larger ships are stored in the main base hangar in readiness to evacuate key military personnel.
The entrance
protected. A
the military
protected by
X-WING COMMANDER#1
Make every shot count, X squadron.
A-WING COMMANDER#1
A-Wing 1 to X-Wing 1, well try to
draw the carrier ships away. You
concentrate on the fighters.
X-WING COMMANDER#1
Affirmative. All X-Wings - final
weapons check. Cockpit HUDs online.
He flicks a switch on his dashboard. His cockpits head-up
display is activated. It shows all X-Wing and A-Wing
fighters, all Relm targets and the position of Unity ground
soldiers.
X-Wing pilots #2 and #3 are shown doing the same X-WING PILOT#2
Activated.
X-WING PILOT#3
Activated.
The X-Wing and A-Wing fighters see the Relm ships straight
ahead.
105.
X-WING COMMANDER#1
Here they come!
A huge air battle commences over Unity city. The sky is
covered in laser fire.
X WING PILOT#3
Too many!
X-WING COMMANDER#1
Keep focus! Stick to your targets!
The A-Wing squadrons attack the carrier ships.
A-WING COMMANDER#1
Target the control towers, ion
exhausts, weapon cannons!
The Relm carriers defend with their ion and laser cannons. It
is destructive firepower. Two A-Wings are destroyed in the
onslaught.
A-WING PILOT#2
Theres no way through that!
A-WING COMMANDER#1
Stay on the job, A-Wing 2!
The A-Wings circle around the cruisers. They continue their
fire.
The X-Wings battle with the Relm starfighters is just as
fierce. X-Wing#3 is under attack by two Relm fighters. He
swings left and right to avoid their fire.
X-WING PILOT#3
Cant shake em!
The Relm starfighters will not let up. The X-Wings left wing
is hit.
X-WING PILOT#3 (CONTD)
Im hit!
He tries to pull up but the fighter is going down. It smashes
into a skyrise block.
GALACTIC UNITY CONTROL ROOM
President Yira and the executive overseeing the military
campaign.
DARNELL
Jonah, we have to consider every
contingency plan. If the Relm break
through into the base --
106.
PRESIDENT YIRA
(abrupt)
You dont need to explain, Darnell.
The transporters are ready for
evac.
GALACTIC UNITY ACADEMY
The three cadets are preparing for what is to come.
ARIELLE
I sense their fear.
LUKE
Fear can be harnessed for good, not
just for the dark side. It will
keep them alert. Attuned to the
dangers.
AIR BATTLE
Two Relm starfighters strike the A-Wings attack on the
carriers. The starfighters try to take out the lead A-Wing
firing at the largest Relm ship.
A-Wing Commander#1 releases some cluster bombs.
A-WING PILOT COMMANDER#1
Cluster bombs away!
The cluster payload are small anti-grav charges
(approximately ten in number). The two Relm fighters veer
left and right to avoid the floating bombs.
Relm fighter#1 opens fire in an attempt to destroy the bombs.
The aim is true and three bombs are destroyed.
The fighter is unable to target the remaining cluster bombs.
It flies straight into a bomb. Relm fighter#1 explodes.
Relm fighter#2 cant pull away in time. It collides into a
cluster bomb and is blown apart.
The Relm carrier ships are descending.
A-WING PILOT#2
Theyre too well-defended!
A-WING PILOT COMMANDER#1
Keep hitting em!
UNITY CITY BLOCKS
Three X-Wing fighters are pinned down by three Relm
starfighters.
107.
108.
109.
The X-Wings and A-Wings alter their flight paths. They target
the Relm fighters. The partnership of X and A-Wings proves
effective. Four Relm fighters are destroyed.
The land charge continues towards the Unity base.
Idigo Raze emerges from his carriers entrance ramp. He is
riding a tankbike. The tankbike is an adapted landspeeder
bike with the bodywork of a tank moulded to suit the design
of a bike.
The land battle to protect the base is fierce and
uncompromising. Unity soldiers standing their ground against
the combined firepower of battle droids and Relm soldiers.
Raze activates his tankbikes laser guns. He cuts through
many lines of Unity soldiers.
X-Wing and A-Wing continue their aerial defence but have lost
significant numbers.
Unity soldiers are unable to hold their positions. They are
pushed back.
The droids are almost at the base.
Ion cannon emplacements on the wall open fire at the droids.
The droids fire back. The Unitys perimeter wall is awash
with laser fire. Relm soldiers target Unity soldiers
operating the ion cannons.
The droids fire at the gateway entrance. The deflector shield
absorbs the impact.
CAPTAIN KATANA
Keep firing!
The onslaught is relentless.
INTERIOR OF BASE
Hundreds of soldiers positioned, protecting the gateway, and
the rest of the interior.
Leia and her soldiers are positioned at the entrance to the
command centre.
JEDI ACADEMY
The three young Jedi are preparing for battle. Luke and
Arielle watch over them.
ARIELLE
I pray theyre ready.
Luke doesnt respond although his reaction suggests he shares
the same feeling as Arielle.
110.
BASE
Many Unity soldiers protecting the exterior of the base have
been killed or forced into retreat far beyond the field of
war.
The wall cannons maintain a strong defense. Deadly ion beams
strike down from the wall top, hitting droids and Relm
soldiers.
The merger droids activate a switch on their bodywork. They
continue their advance and begin to disappear.
BASE INTERIOR
The merger droids reassemble inside the base. The Unity
soldiers open fire.
UNITY SOLDIER
(into communicator)
The base has been breached! The
base has been breached!
CONTROL ROOM
PRESIDENT YIRA
Sound the evacuation alarm. All
remaining base personnel to leave
immediately.
The alarm starts to ring throughout the entire base.
UNITY RESIDENCE BUILDING - CORRIDORS
Staff running to the exits.
APARTMENT
The Boray family are getting ready to go. They are packing
items in a few bags.
GABE
Just take essential items! Leave
the rest.
A UNITY SOLDIER enters the main living area.
UNITY SOLDIER
We have to leave now!
Gabe motions his family together and they leave the
apartment.
JEDI ACADEMY
Luke, Arielle, and the three Jedi padawan running through
hallway.
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BASE
The mergers attacking the Parliament building and command
centre. Unity soldiers defending. Leia and her team have
joined the battle.
Several merger droids march to the side of the wall. They
disappear and reappear on the wall walk (the area along the
tops of the wall). A Unity ion cannon-operator turns the
weapon around to target the mergers.
The cannon hits some of the merger droids.
Before he can retarget, the remaining merger droids
reassemble close by. The droids eliminate the soldier and aim
the ion cannon at the gateway generator.
The generators guard fires his ion cannon at the merger
droids. The mergers and cannon are destroyed.
A second ion cannon has been seized by merger droids. They
fire the cannon at the guard. He is killed. The droids target
the generator. It is destroyed.
The gateways deflector shield drops. The remaining battle
droids and Relm soldiers storm through the gateway.
Luke, Arielle and the three Jedi padawan exit the academy.
Luke activates his lightsaber.
Arielle activates her lightsaber.
The three Jedi padawan activate their lightsabers.
LUKE SKYWALKER
May the force be with you.
Luke enters the battle, followed by Arielle and the three
Jedi padawan.
The mergers advance towards the command centre and
Parliament. Their short range teleportation ability
outwitting Unity soldiers.
The larger battle droids follow behind the mergers, blasting
through Unity troop positions.
Luke dispatches several larger battle droids with his
lightsaber skills. Arielle does the same.
The Jedi padawan counter the droids insurgence. Their
lightsabers protect them from the blaster rounds.
They cut down a swathe of battle and merger droids.
Idigo Raze racing into the base on his tankbike. He is
shooting Unity soldiers with indiscriminate glee.
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113.
LUKE
No!
Luke uses his force power and compels Raze back. The force of
Lukes ire is so great it pushes back some of the advancing
horde. The two lightsaber disrupters are caught in Lukes
force blast. They are deactivated.
LUKE (CONTD)
Arielle, help me!
Arielle runs over to Luke.
LUKE (CONTD)
Take Nis! Head to the transporters!
ARIELLE
Im not leaving you!
LUKE
Go!
Arielle carries Nis away.
LUKE (CONTD)
(forceful, to the other
padawan)
Go with her!
Zoell and Kiwan retreat. They provide lightsaber cover for
Arielle as she carries Nis. They enter the Parliament
building.
IDIGO RAZE
Your Jedi order is gone, Skywalker.
A relic of the past.
He activates a lever on his laserblade. It extends to the
full length of a standard lightsaber. The blades energy is
comparable to a lightsaber.
IDIGO RAZE (CONTD)
Now let me consign you to that
past!
He lunges forward attacking Luke with his extended
laserblade. Luke defends with his lightsaber.
COMMAND CENTRE
The battle droids and merger droids are attacking the command
centre. Leia and the Unity soldiers situated behind makeshift barriers.
LEIA
Hold your positions!
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115.
116.
117.
ELAINE
Youre going too fast!
Gabe turns around and tries to help his wife. The soldier
runs to a nearby corridor door. He accesses the door pad
console. The door opens.
SOLDIER
Get in!
Merger droids appear down the corridor.
SOLDIER (CONTD)
(seeing their arrival)
We havent got much time! Inside!
The family enter through the door.
SECOND CORRIDOR
The soldier closes the door. He takes out his hand blaster.
SOLDIER (CONTD)
Take the elevator at the end of the
corridor. Level one will take you
to the hangar!
The merger droids reassemble inside the corridor.
SOLDIER (CONTD)
Go!
The family rush down the corridor. The soldier fires at the
mergers. His full discharge of blaster rounds. The mergers
engulf him. He is shot down.
Elaine screams in horror.
GABE
Dont look! Keep going!
The mergers fire down the corridor. The walls are painted
with blaster fire and impact holes. By a sheer miracle the
family make it to the elevator. Gabe punches the console pad.
The door opens.
GABE (CONTD)
Get in!
The mergers are approaching...
ELEVATOR
JAYON
What level did he say?
GABE
One! It was one! Press it!
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HALLWAY
The mergers are almost at the elevator entrance...
ELEVATOR
MIYA
The droids!
GABE
Get down!
The droids fire. The walls of the elevator take a hammering
of blaster discharge.
Its only Gabes quick instincts - telling his family to get
down - that ensure their survival. The family cower on the
elevator floor. Above their heads, the laser beams.
Gabe thrusts his leg out and punches the elevator control pad
with his foot. By sheer luck he hits the right button - level
one.
The door closes. The elevator descends to the lower levels.
ELEVATOR SHAFT
Some of the mergers reappear in the elevator shaft. Their
sensors fail to realize the shaft has no immediate base to
support their weight. They plummet down the shaft and crash
to ground level.
CONTROL ROOM
Yira and the executive preparing to leave. Data files and
papers placed in folders. Control room operator is at
console.
CONTROL ROOM OPERATOR
Base will be in full lock down in
ten minutes.
PRESIDENT YIRA
That should give us enough time to
get to the transporters.
PARLIAMENT CORRIDOR
Luke and others heading to the hangar.
COMMAND CENTRE GROUND LEVEL
Leia and her unit under attack from merger and battle droids.
COMMAND CENTER EXTERIOR
Captain Katana inspecting the area.
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RELM LIEUTENANT
Base is almost secure, Captain
Katana.
CAPTAIN KATANA
Send all available men to the
military hangar.
RELM LIEUTENANT
Sir.
COMMAND CENTRE GROUND LEVEL
The level is overrun with droids.
LEIA
(to her soldiers)
Lets go! Lets go!
They exit the level.
UNITY BASE CONCOURSE
The large concourse leads to the hangar and its runway. Unity
soldiers are positioned behind make-shift defensive barriers.
Relm soldiers charging forward. The Relm open fire.
The concourse becomes a battlefield.
INT. GALACTIC UNITY - HANGAR - DAY
Several large and smaller transporter ships. Hundreds of base
staff, injured soldiers, other Unity employees, boarding the
ships. Yira is overseeing the exodus.
Arielle is tending to the injured Jedi boy, Nis. He is
resting on an anti-grav stretcher. A medic droid is attending
to his injury - a laceration to his stomach. The two other
Jedi padawan, Zoell and Kiwen, stand close by.
Other medics (humans and droids) attending to injured
soldiers and base staff.
UNITY SOLDIER
President Yira, were holding the
Relm advance as best we can but -PRESIDENT YIRA
Well have to take our chances.
His executive are preparing to board the largest transporter
ship.
DARNELL
Jonah, arent you coming on board?
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PRESIDENT YIRA
I need to help the others. Ill
join you soon.
CORRIDOR
Leia and her team running down corridor. The droids pursuing.
GANGWAY
An expansive swirling shape gangway leads to the hangar.
Leias unit start to descend the gangway. Battle droids open
fire from above. The soldiers respond in kind. A section of
the gangway is destroyed in the fire fight.
LEIA
Look out!
The supports of the gangway buckle. The section supporting
Leias team breaks apart from the rest of the gangway. Leias
team tumble several feet to the lower level.
The battle droids are descending. They stop at the broken
section. Leia attempts to discharge her hand blaster. It
doesnt work. Damaged in the fall. Leia grabs her laser rifle
and targets the droids.
She fires her rifle. Her aim is true. Several droids are
dispatched.
UNITY SOLDIER
I got you, Major!
He pulls her up. She grimaces in pain. She limps forward. The
soldier supports her weight. The other soldiers lay down some
further fire, then follow Leia beyond the gangway towards the
hangar entrance.
HANGAR
The family arrive at the hangar.
UNITY SOLDIER (CONTD)
(pointing to the ship)
All civilian personnel proceed to
transporter three.
GABE
(to family)
This way!
They hurry across the hangar and find the line of civilians
leading up the ramp to one of the transporter ships.
Luke arrives in the hangar. He sees Arielle. He rushes
through the throng of people to greet her.
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ARIELLE
Luke, praise the force you made it.
LUKE
How is Nis?
ARIELLE
Hell pull through.
Arielle strokes his hair.
ARIELLE (CONTD)
Brave young boy.
LUKE
Get him on board. You two as well.
The padawans ordeal has taken some of the color out of their
faces.
LUKE (CONTD)
You performed well.
KIWEN
Will Nis be okay?
LUKE
Hes strong, like you two. Now get
going. Ill join you in a moment.
ARIELLE
Luke, Im not leaving without you.
LUKE
Arielle, please.
Arielle takes the injured Nis and the other padawan to the
lead transporter.
UNITY CONCOURSE
The battle to hold the concourse is yielding to the Relm.
They are advancing to the hangar entrance.
HANGAR
Luke is looking for Leia. He cant find her. He finds Yira
continuing to orchestrate the evacuation PRESIDENT YIRA
(to staff)
... come along, everyone to their
ships! Please, we cant afford to
leave anyone behind!
He sees Luke.
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123.
LUKE
(to medics, referring to
Leia)
Look after her.
Luke steps down the ramp, withdraws his lightsaber and joins
the soldiers in their defense. He defends the soldiers with
his lightsaber. It blocks the droids blaster fire.
The transporters power up. Their loud ion engines alert the
Relm army to their impending departure.
UNITY CONCOURSE
Captain Katana motions his soldiers to launch one final
attack. Relm soldiers position smaller size ion cannons on
the ground. The cannons power up.
HANGAR
Luke cutting down droids with his lightsaber. The few
remaining Unity soldiers provide Luke with extra firepower.
TRANSPORTER#1 MAIN HOLD
The main hold is full of Unity staff. Nis remains on the
stretcher. Arielle is watching over him.
TRANSPORTER#2 MAIN HOLD
The main hold is full of injured soldiers. The Boray family
are sitting on floor. Elaine has Gabe close to her. She looks
at Gabe. He puts his hand out and she holds it.
TRANSPORTER VESSEL#1
Yira enters the cockpit of the transporter PRESIDENT YIRA
(to pilot)
Lets go.
HANGAR
The Unity soldiers see the transporter ships about to leave
the hangar. They retreat back and run up the ramp of
transporter#1.
The transporter ships are now accelerating in preparation for
space flight.
Luke dispatches one last droid and runs to transporter#1.
Several Unity soldiers stand at the ramp waiting for Luke to
leap on board.
The battle droids continue firing.
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With one last bout of energy, Luke leaps forward and reaches
the transporters ramp. He grasps hold to it.
OUTSIDE HANGAR
CAPTAIN KATANA
Open fire!
The cannons open fire. Relm soldiers open fire with their
blasters.
The spaceships exit the hangar and start to rise. Luke hangs
onto the ramp. He crawls up the ramp and into the
transporter. A Unity soldier helps him to his feet.
The transporters soar upward, narrowly avoiding the Relms
final attack.
INT. TRANSPORTER#1 SPACESHIP - DAY
MEDICAL BAY
Leia is asleep on a bed. Her leg is being monitored by a
medic droid.
OUTSIDE MEDICAL BAY
Luke is watching Leia.
INT. TRANSPORTER#1 - PRESIDENT YIRAS OFFICE - DAY
Yira at his desk speaking to the executive - his three
assigners. Luke enters the office. The three men leave.
There is an uncomfortable pause between Luke and Yira.
PRESIDENT YIRA
How is Major Organa?
LUKE
Injured, but shell recover.
Beat
LUKE (CONTD)
I -PRESIDENT YIRA
Is there something you wanted to
say, Luke?
LUKE
I wish things had turned out
differently.
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PRESIDENT YIRA
We tried our best. Perhaps theres
some small consolation in that. I
dont know.
Luke walks over to a portal window. He looks through the
window. He sees the vast countryside of Equita below.
LUKE
You were right, Jonah. What you
said before.
Yira looks at Luke, curious as to his comment.
LUKE (CONTD)
A brief moment... then gone.
On Luke looking out of the portal.
Wide shot of transporters and remaining X-Wing and A-Wings
travelling through the bright sky of Equita.
EXT. GALACTIC UNITY BASE - DAY
Relm troops occupying all areas of the base.
INT. GALACTIC UNITY PARLIAMENT - DAY
HALLWAY
Tyras Zor and General Katana walking to the Parliaments
chamber. Relm soldiers stand along the hallway.
CAPTAIN KATANA
The base is secure. Remnants of the
Unity army routed. A decisive
victory, sir.
They enter
PARLIAMENT CHAMBER
Tyras Zor walks over to a large hand painted star map of the
Galactic Unity. It shows planet Equita in the centre, other
Unity planets around it.
Zor looks at the painting. His expression suggests he admires
the attention to detail.
TYRAS ZOR
Send a communication to all Unity
planets. Inform them... the
Galactic Unity is over.
Close up on Zors face -
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END CREDITS.
FADE OUT.