Star Wars: Imperial Crusade

Prologue

Death Star, Yavin 4, (0BBY)

The Galactic Empire is on the verge of victory, The Death Star is recharging its superlaser hoping to destroy the traitorous Rebel Alliance and restore order to the galaxy. As Jedi Apprentice Luke Skywalker, the son of the legendary Anakin Skywalker was nearing the thermal exhaust port, Sith Lord Darth Vader and two other imperial pilots were tailing him.

"I have you now," Vader said as he fired a volley of lasers from his TIE Advanced.

Suddenly one of Vader's escort was destroyed and quickly spotted the Milenium Falcon flying towards them.

"Look out," the second TIE pilot exclaimed as he swerved and crashed his fighter causing Vader's fighter to spin out.

"You're all clear kid," Han Solo said happily. "Now let's blow this thing and go home!"

Luke fired two proton torpedoes and the fighters flew back to Yavin IV. The Death Star attempted to fire the superlaser but as it nearly succeeded in destroying the moon, the battle station exploded killing everyone onboard including Grand Moff Tarkin.

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The Dragon's Flame, Nam Chorios

It was a dark and clear night, Sith Acolyte Taloh Matarrin sat in his throne gazing outside at his fleet. Suddenly, General Visken approached and removed his gaberwool cap.

"My lord," the general said as he nervously approached Taloh. "I regret to inform you that The Death Star along with Grand Moff Tarkin have been lost."

Taloh slowly stood up from his throne and turned as General Visken saw the glowing red lenses from Taloh's helmet.

"We must prepare for a potential strike on our fortress," Taloh said. "It's time to launch an Imperial crusade against these terrorists."

"Yes, my lord," Visken replied bowing his head.

"I sense that my brother is out there with the Alliance," Taloh said. "But he will bring someone that will try to bring me back to the light. Someone who was close to me."