//God Speed Rebels\\

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The FIRST ORDER reigns. Having decimated the peaceful Republic, Supreme Leader Snoke now deploys his merciless legions to seize military control of the galaxy.

Only General Leia Organa's band of RESISTANCE fighters stand against the rising tyranny, certain that Jedi Master Luke Skywalker will return and restore a spark of hope to the fight.

But the Resistance has been exposed. As the First Order speeds toward the rebel base, the brave heroes mount a desperate escape...

-:-

We were caught in the middle of our evacuation. The last few transport ships make their way off of the base.

Happy beeps here, buddy, come on.

Poe and BB-8 are our second line of defense. Poe's X-wing flies straight towards the large First Order dreadnought just miles in front of the Resistance ship. I hold onto General Organa's hand as I listen to the intercom.

We've pulled crazier stunts than this.

"Just for the record, Commander Dameron, I'm with the droid on this one." I grumble into the com-link while looking to Leia. I let go of her hand and stand to my feet.

Thanks for the support, Alex.

"Happy beeps..." Poe mutters again. I put the com-link into my ear and listen with the rest of the command center.

"Attention! This is Commander Dameron of the Republic fleet. I have an urgent communique for General Hux."

A few seconds pass until Hux answers. His voice still as cold as ever.

"This is General Hux of the First Order. The Republic is no more. Your fleet are rebel scum and war criminals. Tell your precious princess there will be no terms... there will be no surrender!"

Another moment goes on silently. I know Poe can hear him. What is he doing?

I look around the room to see everyone else just as confused.

"Hi, I'm holding for General Hux."

"This is Hux." the pale bastard snarls back. "You and your friends are doomed! We will wipe your filth from the galaxy."

Another moment passes.

"Alright, I'll hold."

A wave of muffled laughter sweeps across the room. Poe is tooling with him. I look out the window to see the plane still making its way towards the dreadnought.

"Hello?" Hux asks.

"Hello? Yup. I'm still here." Poe answers.

"Can you -- can he hear me?"

"Hux?"

"He can?"

"With an 'H'? Skinny guy... Kinda pasty?"

"I can hear you. Can you hear me?" Hux booms into the com.