Star Wars: Imperial Crusade

Counterattack

Yavin 4, 0ABY

Princess Leia Organa stared outside and looked at the sky anxiously knowing that an Imperial counterattack is inevitable after destroying the Death Star.

"Your Majesty," a Rebel Fleet Trooper said with his arms behind his back. "General Dodonna would like to speak with you."

"Thank you," Leia said with a small smile.

Leia arrived at the Command Center and spoke with General Dodonna, Senator Mon Mothma, and Admiral Ackbar via hologram.

"Princess," Dodonna said. "We have learned that The Empire is preparing to launch a crusade across the galaxy."

Leia sighed, "We have to start evacuating our base and find a system far from The Empire's reach for they will attempt a counterattack here."

"Agreed," Ackbar said. "After the destruction of the Death Star, The Imperial fleet will stop at nothing until they destroy us for killing Grand Moff Tarkin."

"Then that settles it," Mon Mothma said. "Once you jump into hyperspace, I will send you the coordinates of which planet to build our new base."

Leia nodded and gestured to the Alderaanian Fleet trooper and deactivated the holo table.

"Give the evacuation order now," Leia said. "We have to be in hyperspace by the time The Empire arrives."

"Yes ma'am," The Fleet trooper said bowing his head.

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Taloh's office, The Knight, Nam Chorios

Taloh stared and picked up a 332nd clone trooper helmet that Darth Vader gave to him and was reminiscing his time with Ahoska Tano. He hopes that one day he can bring her closer to the Dark Side and relive Agamar once again. Suddenly the holoprojector on his desk began to blink. Taloh then placed the helmet back on the display stand and pushed the button with Vader appearing.

"Lord Vader," Taloh said. "How may I serve you?"

"The Emperor requested for you to lead an assault on Yavin 4," Vader replied. "To account for the loss of Grand Moff Tarkin."

"Very well my lord," Taloh said bowing his head. "The Imperial Crusade will begin and the Alliance will die with their arrogance."

"After the base is captured," Vader started as his voice boomed. "Return to your fortress for The Emperor and I will inspect it to ensure that it will put an end to these terrorists."

"Yes my lord," Taloh said. "I will not fail you."

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Great Temple, Yavin 4,

Leia watched as the rebel forces were getting their resources to transport. Suddenly, a Rebel Fleet trooper was scurrying to the Princess.

"Princess," the fleet trooper exclaimed. "We have Imperial Star Destroyers emerging from hyperspace."

Leia looked at the sky and saw The Knight accompanied by four Imperial-class Star Destroyers, ten Gozanti-class cruisers, and six Artiquens-class light cruisers. The Rebel blockade took position and had their turbo lasers pointed toward the Imperial ships.

"Prepare to launch fighters," Admiral Ackbar said from the bridge of his flagship Home One.

Several X-wing fighters Y-wing bombers, A-Wing, U-wing, and B-wing starfighters charged at the capital ships.
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The Knight,