The New Adventures of Nomi Darklighter

Chapter 57 - The Rescue Plan

When Corran next met with Poe Dameron, the captain was happier than the last few times, even though the Admiral Raddus was trembling under constant shelling from the First Order's Mega-class Star Dreadnought Supremacy.

"We've found a way to keep the First Order from tracking us," Dameron said as he dropped into a chair.
The young Jedi raised an eyebrow.
"It's obvious they must have a hyperspace tracking system," Poe continued. "We're assuming it's on their largest ship - the Supremacy."
"Okay, but I don't see how that would help. After the attack that cost us every single fighter in the hangar and almost the entire High Command, we have no more fighters. How are you going to attack this gigantic ship?"
Dameron grinned broadly.
"We're not going to attack the Supremacy from the outside, but from the inside. Finn and a mechanic named Rose Tico are on their way to Canto Bight to find the Master Codebreaker."
When Corran heard that, he frowned.
"In Canto Bight, the casino city on Cantonica?"
The ace pilot nodded.
"I've heard of Finn. He's a former First Order stormtrooper. But who is Rose Tico? I've never heard of her."
Poe smiled.
"I'll tell you someday. Now it's important that they succeed. Cross your fingers or whatever the Jedi do to get lucky."

The young Jedi shook his head.
"You need a lot more than luck. Have you ever been to Canto Bight? Everything is expensive there. It's a miracle they don't even charge for the air you breathe. The rules are strict. One mistake and you find yourself in prison."
Dameron shrugged his shoulders.
"The codebreaker is the only chance we have, Corran."
"Why do you need this Master Codebreaker? I'm sorry, but I don't understand, my friend."
"He'll help get Finn and Rose on board to disable the tracking device," Poe Dameron replied with a smile. "Maz Kanata told us about him and where we can find him."
The young Rendar looked at Poe in astonishment.
"You know Maz? She's an old friend of our family. Our parents have known her for decades. She gave Dash Jr. and Tasherit shelter after they escaped the massacre at the academy."
The captain nodded.
"Yes, I know Maz. After we saved her butt on Takodana, she said I could contact her if I was in trouble. If that's not trouble we're in now, I don't know what else could be trouble. I got the impression that Maz knows this codebreaker guy very well."
"You sent a former stormtrooper and a mechanic on such an important mission? I think you must be really desperate. Who's to say you can trust Finn?"
"Who tells you I can't? The Force?" Dameron's counter question came.
Corran shrugged his shoulders.
"I'm not trying to argue with you, Poe. I just mean that we don't know anything about this guy."
"He saved my life," Dameron replied quietly.
"Did you ever think it could be a ruse, that he could be a First Order spy?"
"No," came the reply from Poe. "I trust Finn. We're almost out of fuel. There's only enough for one more jump. If they can still track us, we're done for. I'll go to the bridge. Maybe our purple-haired leader will finally reveal her plans to me." Dameron stood up and headed for the door. "I miss Admiral Ackbar."
Then he opened the door and left.

Corran glanced at the closed door. Knowing the captain's temperament, he wondered if his encounter with Admiral Holdo would be peaceful this time.