A Jedi's Tale - The Story of Jay Lyon

Battle of Dathomir

Long before America's involvement in the Galactic Civil War, Jay heard of a Chiss named Thrawn. He read reports of him meeting Anakin during the Clone Wars on Batuu after Ahsoka left the Order. He would offically meet Thrawn in person when he and his friends were captured by the Empire during the Chunnin Exams. Before his capture, Thrawn got to know Jay because of his sister, Alex; who served in the 501st under Anakin Skywalker and commanded her own company of Clones, Thrasher Company. When a combined Rebel & American Troops rescued Naruto, Jay and his friends from the Empire, Thrawn was able to get away. Before departing, he commended Jay and his friends for their efforts that day but claim victory for himself. Jay did hear Thrawn disappeared with Ezra Bridger when Purrgil appeared and took them, on board The Chimaera, in to hyperspace.

Four years have passed since the end of the Galactic Civil War; and three years since the Boston Trials. The New Republic was thriving. During that time, Luke Skywalker, with help from his aunt, Leyla Skywalker, and his wife, Mara Jade Skywalker, restarted the Jedi Order and took up many students to train them in the Ways of the Force. Among the students are Ben, Jania & Jacon Solo; and Cade & Keela Skywalker. Following the Battle of Endor, Leia gave birth to Ben, Jania & Jacon. Mara gave birth to Cade & Keela. While Luke and Leia went on their ways, finishing off the Empire and restoring the Jedi Order, Leyla took the Solo & Skywalker kids and began to train them in the Jedi Arts. Joining Luke's Order is Satine Kenobi and Siri Barrwinn. Dispite downsizing their military, the New Republic kept their guard up in case of an Imperial Remnant attack. Talks of Thrawn's return worried those in the ranks, even the Clones and Droids. The Republic Freedom Fighters & the Rebels in Imperial Gray remained on active duty and assists the New Republic on missions would and report on any Imperial Remnant activity. Even Jay himself was worried about the return of Thrawn and the return of the Empire. If they did indeed return, it would mean a second civil war; along with chaos. But, several things are stopping him. He is a grandfather, confronting Tilana & the fear of losing his kids & apprentices to Thrawn. Later that evening, he, along with Master Windu and Mollbry, spoke with the Force Ghosts of Yoda, Obi Wan, Qui Gon, Anakin & Jeffian about Thrawn. Jay explained the situation he is in and asked what to do. "What should I do about Grand Admiral Thrawn, masters?" Jay asked "Should I stay and protect my family or should I go an kill him?" "You should confront Thrawn." Qui Gon said "But, you shouldn't kill him. Look deeper and you find another way.". "Stop Thrawn, you must." Yoda chimed in "If he is not stopped, he will bring back the Empire and destroy all which you and the friends have fought for.". Knowing the Jedi of the past are right, and he couldn't sit by and let that to happen, he decided to go and confront Thrawn. "Find Luke, Leyla and Mara Jade." Obi Wan said before departing with the other Force Ghosts. "They will be needed in your confrontation.". Knowing the situation, Mollbry told Jay to be careful and to come home alive and well. Jay promised he will and said to get the kids and grandkids his love and to have her and Barriss watch over them. Jay soon gathered his things and traveled to Fort Biden to get his troops of the 76th Legion while Master Windu traveled to U.S. Military Bases across the U.S. to gather troops for the coming storm. Once at Fort Biden, Jay informed his troops of Thrawn's return and told them to gear up and prepare for battle. The following units staying behind, helping in preparation for an Imperial Invasion, were troops of the 54th Legion, the 503rd Legion, the 308th Battalion, the 60th Battalion and the 95th Battalion. Once they had geared up, Jay and his troops boarded their ships and made their way to Coruscant, home of the New Republic.

Arriving at Coruscant, Jay took his staff and a squad of Clones to meet with Chancellor Mon Mothma, General Hera Syndulla, Ezra Bridger, cleaned up and donning Jedi Robes, Senator Leia Organa, C-3PO & a squad of troopers. Once in a conference room, Ezra told them about his time on the planet of Peridea while fighting Night Troopers and trying to get to Grand Admiral Thrawn. He was lucky enough to escape, but Ahsoka and Sabine Wren are left on Peridea. When Ezra mentioned troopers coming back to life after falling in battle, it reminded him of Mrykr; fighting ressurrected troopers at Clairty Base against the Amazons of Amazonia Prime. "Do you know where Thrawn could be heading?" Jay asked Ezra. "I heard one of the troopers say they are heading to Dathomir; saying they are going to raise an army." He replied. Fearing for an attack, Jay told Chancellor Mothma to prepare for an evacuation and for battle. Speaking of battle, Jay told Hera to call the Republic Freedom Fighters and to call up reserves to protect Coruscant and Chandrila while he, Luke, Mara, Leyla, Ezra & the Clones would deal with Thrawn on Dathomir. With a plan set, Jay, Ezra, Britt & the Clones travel to Ossus to meet up with Luke, Mara Jade & Leyla to inform them of Thrawn.