The Defective Clone

Chapter Eighteen

Syndulla's In Trouble

After hearing that Hera was in trouble, you & the batch planned out a plan to help her while Hera tried to save her family.

“Ah, Cham Syndulla, the liberator of Ryloth, now the traitor of Ryloth attempting to assassinate your own Senator, how unfortunate for your people to see you fall.” Rampart says to Cham & Eleni in their cell on Ryloth. “They won’t believe your lies.” Cham replies. “Tar said you’d be a challenge but he was mistaken, your loyal followers will be even easier to deal with, your daughter too. Surely you know how dangerous it can be out there.” Rampart adds. “You don’t know Hera.” Cham replies. “Eleni, you're the reasonable one, tell us where she is & I will assure you she is returned to you safely.” Rampart asks her. “I have seen how you treat your allies admiral, I prefer to be your enemy.” Eleni replies. “Have it your way.” Rampart says leaving, Captain Howzer staying then walking off.

“Scour the entire planet if you have to, I want all of Syndulla’s sympathizers found & arrested.” Rampart says walking out with Howzer. “Sir, the people are not insurgents, we have no cause to arrest them.” Howzer asks. “Their supporting a menace, Syndulla’s forces attacked our transport & shot Senator Tar.” Rampart replies. “I was their, that blast didn’t come from Cham or his fighters.” Howzer adds. “Is that so? Then please enlighten me, who is responsible?” Rampart asks as Howzer worries himself. “I… don’t know sir.” Howzer replies. “Leave the thinking to me captain, you have your orders.” Rampart says. “Yes sir. I’ll locate Hera Syndulla myself.” Howzer replies. “That’s not necessary. Another squad is handling that. It’s only a matter of time before she is found.” Rampart says walking off while Howzer goes off his own way.

While Rampart & Howzer spoke Chopper listened in & stayed on comms with Hera. “Chopper, shh! I’m here, hang on.” Hera replies to Chopper as she hides & watches troops scour around her home, Crosshair & his team searching. “We searched the house, the Syndulla girl’s gone.” An elite trooper says. “She could have already fled the planet.” Another adds on. “Not without her parents. Find her.” Crosshair orders as they all split up. “New plan Chop, meet me at the base, we need to send out a transmission & fast.” Hera says to Chopper who agrees with her.

Drifting through space in the Marauder you all relaxed yourselves while Omega tried to fix the Gonk droid on the ship. “Uh oh.” Omega says to herself. “What’s going on here?” Hunter asks. “Gonkies prime power source won’t fully charge, I’m fixing it.” Omega replies. “You can’t, he’s a defective unit.” Hunter tells her as Tech calls Hunter & leaves Omega. “Don’t worry, we’re defective too.” Omega tells Gonky.

“We are receiving a recorded transmission but I do not recognize this frequency.” Tech says. “Patch it through.” Hunter says & a hologram video appears of Hera & Omega comes running over while you listen from afar. “Omega, it’s Hera, you have to come back to Ryloth.” Hera says. “Isn’t she the kid from the weapons drop?” Wrecker asks. “Hera?” Omega asks. “The Empires taken my parents & they are after me now too, I am sending coordinates, please hurry. I need your help.” Hera says as Hunter stops the video. “You gave her our comm channel?” Hunter asks. “For emergencies & that sounded pretty urgent. We have to go.” Omega says. “Perhaps the situation is not as dire as described, children often overreact.” Tech adds. “No we don’t! You heard her, she needs us.” Omega replies. “Omega, It’s a big galaxy, we can’t put ourselves on the line every time someone’s in trouble.” Hunter adds. “Why not? Isn’t that what soldiers do?!” Omega asks as Hunter is too stunned to speak back to her.

Hunter listens to Omega & you all head towards Ryloth landing where Hera wants you all to land & meet up with her. “What’s his problem?” Wrecker asks as Chopper is excited to see you all. “Thank you for coming, I wasn’t sure you would.” Hera says. “You said you were in trouble.” Omega replies. “Care to tell us why the Empire is after you?” Hunter asks. “Because my father is Cham Syndulla.” Hera replies. “The freedom fighter?” Tech asks. “Yes, this was his old command outpost, it’s where I’ve been hiding the Empire’s begun targeting anyone loyal to him.” Hera explains. “What do you want us to do?” Echo asks as you look at Hera. “Free my parents from the capital, that’s where they're being held. They can pay you if you get them out, please? I don’t have anyone else to ask.” Hera finishes as Omega goes up to her & nods. “Let’s see what we’re up against first, but no guarantees.” Hunter says as Hera leads them to the lookout point & shows you all what’s going on while Rampart gives out a speech.