Star Wars: Escape from the Jedi Temple Begins

Chapter 50 A Rendezvous on Braca

"I'm sorry, friends. I've arranged for someone to purchase the medical equipment you need, but it will likely take some time."

"If you need it urgently, I can provide a few pieces of information that might be helpful."

Representative Organa reached out and tapped on the communication console.

A holographic projection suddenly popped up.

A massive, gear-like space station wreckage floated silently in the void.

Pointing to the space station, he explained, "This is the Starlight Beacon, located near the orbits of the Elam and Dalna binary stars in the outer ring of stars."

"This multi-purpose space station was built more than 210 years ago by Jedi architect Palo Hidala. It was proposed by Supreme Chancellor Lina So, based on the principle of building a core and an outer ring that coexist in an equal manner."

"Its original intention was to end the chaos of the outer dark zone, which was devoid of navigation, communication, and piracy, and to extend republican civilization and order to the border."

"The space station was the pinnacle of the Galactic Republic's great engineering projects, symbolizing civilization, exploration, hope, and inclusiveness."

Historical records indicate that Master Yoda personally attended the inauguration ceremony to offer his congratulations.

"It was also the former Jedi Outpost headquarters, where many Jedi Masters were stationed. It had meeting rooms, training grounds, meditation rooms and other facilities, as well as a top-notch medical center."

Upon hearing this, everyone became excited.

Lance couldn't help but ask, "Councilor, how could such a beautiful place have become like this?"

Representative Organa glanced around, sighed, and slowly shook his head: "It's a pity... The space station was infiltrated by the terrorist organization Nihil the following year and suffered devastating damage. It has been abandoned by the Republic ever since."

"More than two hundred years have passed, and we don't know what's left there."

Lance stroked his chin thoughtfully. He didn't know much about the outer ring, but he was certain that it was full of pirates and interstellar scavengers.

It's been hundreds of years; the valuables have probably all been taken long ago.

He shook his head: "Councilor, do you have any other intelligence to share with us?"

Organa knew that the chances of the Starlight Beacon space station were slim, so he pressed the button again to switch to another holographic projection.

The surface of a planet is littered with the wreckage of massive interstellar spaceships.

Bracca, located in the Central district, is known as the "spaceship graveyard".

"I've received intelligence that they're dismantling old warships left over from the war. You'll most likely find medical equipment there that hasn't been dismantled yet."

Ogana paused, then added:

"However... this planet is completely controlled by the Scavengers' Guild and has a deep connection with the Empire."

"Stealing a few devices might not be too difficult, but if it's a large quantity... they'll definitely notice and it'll attract the Empire's encirclement and suppression."

Rex chimed in, "I know this place pretty well, and I can bypass the guild's patrol routes and sneak you in."

"That seems like a good option." The technician adjusted his glasses. "If there's nowhere better..."

Lance looked at Councilor Organa and asked, "Any other intelligence?"

"There's one last one."

Senator Organa pressed the button again, and a space station full of steel and retro style quietly floated in the starry sky.

It looks complete.

"It's called The Roost. It's a stronghold for the Mandalorians and mercenaries, located in the outer ring of the Bitross star system. It's a kind of secret deep-space station."

"There's definitely medical equipment you desperately need there, but the people there probably won't be very friendly."

"To be precise, it was malicious," the technician added.

Lance looked at Ahsoka, Rex, and the rest of the Extraordinary Squad: "What do you think?"

Should they choose to deal with the Scavengers' Guild, or go and have a showdown with the Mandalorians and mercenaries?

"I know Bo-Katan Kritz, she's the Regent Queen of Mandalorian. If she intervenes, we might be able to borrow the medical equipment at the habitat."

"But if we only remove the suppression chips from the hunters, I think Blaka Star would be a safer option."

Ahsoka expressed his opinion, and Lance nodded slightly in agreement.

Rex had no objections.

However, a minor argument broke out among the members of the Extraordinary Squad.

Hunter: "I also prefer Blaka, to sneak in quietly, perform a minor operation, and then slip out without anyone noticing."

The Clearance King's face was filled with excitement, and he clasped his fists together: "Is that a minor operation? That's cutting open our heads. Besides, I haven't done anything in ages, I feel like I'm rusting. Why don't we go to the habitat and have a go at those tin cans? I think that would be really interesting."

His words naturally did not receive the support of the others.

"Don't forget, we have two kids with us." Echo rubbed her forehead.

Clearing King immediately retorted, "What's there to be afraid of? We have two Jedi protecting us, and Captain Rex assisting us!"

Finally, everyone's eyes fell on Lance, waiting for him to make a decision.

Langston felt a surge of pressure.

He felt the trust of everyone, which made him feel even more pressured.

Any wrong decision could cost a friend their life.

That heavy guilt and inner condemnation will forever accompany him.

Lance closed his eyes and took a deep breath.

Quickly analyze the pros and cons in your mind.

"Trust in the Force." The words my master said before he left seemed to echo in my ears again.

When he opened his eyes again, he already had the answer in his heart.

"Go to Braca Star."

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Only the King of Clearing Obstacles lowered his head and shrugged, looking disappointed, but he did not utter a word of rebuttal.

"It's settled then, we'll meet at this location." Rex sent a coordinate.

"Alright, let's set off now." The hunter started the engine.

Communication ended.

Braca is located in square P-9 of the standard Milky Way galaxy grid, while Lance and his colleagues are in square O-13 of the expansion region, which is not far away.

Among the group, the members of the Extraordinary Squad were the furthest away and took the longest time.

Lance looked at Representative Organa and expressed his sincere gratitude.

"Aren't we all fighting for the same ideal?"

Representative Organa raised his right hand to his chest in return, displaying the highest aristocratic courtesy.

"May that day come soon."

"It definitely will."

May the Force be with you.

"May the Force be with you, and I will contact you immediately if I have any news."

Representative Organa waved goodbye to Lance and the others with reluctance.

The shuttle attached to Tantvi IV detached, its tail engine emitting blue flames, and slowly flew away into the distance.

After the shuttle had created enough distance, it suddenly disappeared into the starry sky.

......

On the shuttle, Lance set up the automatic cruise control and got up from the driver's seat.

"R2, what are you fiddling with?"

He walked to the back and saw R2 extending two robotic arms, modifying a piece of equipment.

"Beep beep!"

"You modified the spaceship locator into this thing?"