A Jedi's Tale - The Story of Jay Lyon

Mission To Coruscant

In the month of April, three months before the Battle of Hoth, Jay was on a mission with Clone Force 99. While infiltrating an Imperial base, Jay and Clone Force 99 discovered a live signal coming from the planet of Coruscant, home of the capital of the Galactic Empire. The signal was identified as Edge, an American ARC Trooper who survived the Battle of Washington. Like Echo, Edge was captured and unwillingly joined the Empire and held by the Imperial Palace, once the home of the Jedi Temple. But, Edge wasn't the only one to be held by the Empire. Jedi Master Kalifia Frihard, sister of Jeffian Frihard, was being held by the Empire. Arriving back at the Rebel Fleet, Jay organized a rescue party to rescue Edge and Kalifia. Among those who are in Jay's group are Clone Force 99, Tilana Vermi, Delta Squad, U.S. Marine Commando Squad called Alpha Squad, Kyle Katarn, ARC Trooper Colonel Fordo, Colonel Eldo Zerkim, Lieutenant Colonel Ceris Zerkim, Colonel Gid Kemen, Commander Thire, Lieutenant Rik, Colonel Imma Traslac, Captain Vic Duuss and a platoon of Republic Freedom Fighters & Rebels. Before departing, Jay left Britt and Bira in command of The 76th until he comes back. Zasha and Val would have the Republic Freedom Fighters on stand-by when called on. Taking a stolen Lambda-class T-4a shuttle, bound to Coruscant, Jay and his troops boarded it and moved out.

On the way to Coruscant, Jay was in meditating; asking the Jedi of the past to protect him and his comrades. He also asked to watch over his family and friends. Coming out of hyperspace, There, lying before them, is Coruscant. Jay noticed a grim look on his face. "I swore to never come back to Coruscant." He said, using Echore's words. He was about to repeat Scorch's joke about swearing, but choice not too. Instead, he said simply "Likewise." Luckily, they got pass through Imperial Patrols and began to make contact with a woman named General Thando by using an encrypted message. There was a reply, telling them to come to the appointed coordinates. The appointed coordinates were The Disused Republic Intelligence Headquarters Building. Landing the craft, They lowered the ramp and waited for their agents. Hearing the sound of footsteps, one metal and one normal, they readied themselves for what is to come, fearing for a firefight or capture. Once the steps stopped. There was voice that said "Flash.". That code signal caught everyone by surprise. That was a old code signal use by the Allies during the Second World War. "Flash.' came again. Jay replied back by saying "Thunder." Carefully stepping out, they came across a fifty one year old female Imperial Army General. At first glance, she bears a striking resemblance to Tsunade Senju, but she has brown hair, green eyes and has a right cybernetic arm and right cybernetic leg. Her name is Ame Thando, the person in charge of group of Imperial Defectors. Thando was an Alderaanian by birth and didn't approve of the Empire. She was Galactic Republic to the core: a gallant officer during the Clone War, who served under Jedi Master Mace Windu in the 187th Legion, serving as a Colonel. During the war, she sacrificed two limbs for her cause, losing her right arm at the Battle of Ryloth and and right leg at the Battle of Dantooine. When she heard about Alderaan, she went to her quarters and wept. She swore revenge on Palpatine, even if it kills her. Earlier, she spoke to Oron on contacting Jay and asking for his help while rescuing Master Frihard and Edge. Knowing the risk, he agreed to the idea of the rescue and said he will monitor the operation from afar and in a safe location. Havoring her hand on her blaster pistol, she asked with concern "Are you Rebels or Imperials?" Cautiously, Jay took out his holoprojector, clicks it on and showed her he, and his comrades, are Rebels. Sensing she is a Rebel in Imperial Gray, he said to her "Hope is like the sun." Which she responded "That will light the fires that will burn the Empire down." After saying that, they shoke each other's hands and welcomed the Rebels to Coruscant, despite being it under Imperial control and being war time. Taking them inside the intelligence building, They were greeted with Imperial Defectors and members of Rebels In Imperial Gray. Among the members is twenty year old Mara Jade. Mara was taken in by Jedi Master Kalifa and trained her to be a Jedi, despite being hunted by The Empire. In 2024, she was found by The Empire and taken prisoner. Before her capture, she told Mara to run and to continue her training. At the age of eighteen, Mara was promoted to Jedi Knight after killing an Imperial Inquisitor and went off to join the Rebellion. General Thando went over her plan of attack. The first move is to find and rescue Master Frihard. The best way to get information is at the Headquarters of the ISB. They are warned that the grounds of patrolled by Stormtroopers and officers of the ISB. If Jay was going to go in, he would not go as a Stormtrooper. On one mission, when he rescued Leia, he wore Stormtrooper Armor and had difficulty firing his blaster. During the firefight on Mapuzo, he threw his helmet and stated he can't see a thing out of that helmet. He would also state "I much rather wear Clone Trooper Armor over Stormtrooper Armor any day." Many Rebels and Clones would agree to that. Jay told Thando "If I'm going in, I'm going in as an officer. I had enough with Stormtrooper Armor." Astros agreed with him, as he, when the Empire issued Stormtrooper Armor to all soldiers of the Empire, he refused to wear it and still wore his Phase II Clone Trooper Armor. "I understand." Thando said. "And I accept your request. But, you won't be going in there alone. If you are caught, they would discover us." "I'll go with him." Jaden said. "I will too." Said Kain Riddash, stating that he and Artos knows the building inside and out. He also knows that Oron Handro will be there too, waiting for them. Thando agreed with Kain's company and told them to get ready and will monitor comms.