Sprocket A Star Wars Story

Chapter 10: Final Round 1: The Maze Brawl

Sprocket and other finalists spent about a week working with their personal trainers and costume designers. They were then given a script and rehearsal for the opening of the game.

Hale had sent out advertisements throughout the galaxy—advertising something about an extra special game this year. It wasn't going to be Squad Brawl this time. Sprocket also recalled that they had been preparing a huge arena for months on end and that it was going to be much different from the arena they were used to.

Sprocket hung the little dolls of Skora, Rieve, and Grozz on his purple-and-yellow decorated chair. His costume designer then helped dress him up for the final.

A few moments later, the finalists lined up under the stage, waiting for their names to be called. Sprocket looked at the various screens displayed around him.

This year, they hired a well-known female singer, as well as some dancers. The singer is lifted up to the stage—and she is soon live in front of millions of audiences. She began to sing upbeat and seductive songs with electronic disco music playing in the background. Lights and fireworks surrounded the singer, illuminating her on the stage.

Sprocket couldn't help but dance to the music. Grozz, who is behind him, does a little dance of his own. Skora just smiled as she stood in line. Sprocket noticed that Rieve glanced over to them, but she turned away rather quickly, seeming to not care as much. A few other Hunters simply ignored them and waited for the signal to walk up to the stage after the song was done.

After the song ended, the audience erupted into loud cheers. Meanwhile, the Hutts and Hale looked up at the statistics of their broadcast, watching as their views and credits went up. After a few moments, Hale signaled to the person on the top to change up the stage.

"Time to introduce our finalists for the last round!" the male announcer shouted. "Everyone put your hands up for the Mandalorian Vanguard, Aran Tal!"

Sprocket watched as Aran Tal walked onto the stage and did a little dance, following the beat of his theme songs. He waved to the audience, making them burst into more cheers. The audience then chanted Aran's name as he fired his flamethrower into the air.

Aran Tal left the stage and made way for the next Hunter—Sentinel—who was accompanied by two of his fellow Stormtroopers.

"Give it up for the Imperial Heavy Gunner, Sentinel!" the announcer said.

Sentinel headed onto the stage with his troopers, and he did a few poses as the Imperial March played in the background, followed by his theme song. The crowd cheered even louder for him, and this seemed to spark his confidence even more.

After Sentinel's song was over, he stepped down, and the next Hunter took his place—that being Charr. Sprocket was getting somewhat anxious as he watched him go up, hoping that he could put on as much of a show as the other Hunters had.

"And next we have the Trandoshan Trapper, Charr!" the announcer bellowed.

Charr let out his iconic roar, and the audience chanted his name as he did so. The Trandoshan's theme song echoed in the background as he presented himself to the crowd.

Charr left the stage momentarily, and Sprocket watched as Rieve made her way onto the stage.

"Here's a Sith Assassin you wouldn't want to mess with... Let's hear it for Rieve!" the announcer called.

Rieve did a little lightsaber twirl and then spun the saber around, following the rhythm of her theme song. Flames and sparks blew up behind her as she finished her performance. The audience roared with excitement—and Sprocket couldn't help but gape in awe as well—it was quite the show.

He knew his turn was next, and he couldn't help but feel excited and nervous all at the same time. It was quite overwhelming. He was going to be live in front of millions across the galaxy. Sprocket tried to calm himself down by taking a few deep breaths, as that's what his personal trainer had suggested he do if he found himself becoming overwhelmed.