"Flight of the Arrowhead" marks the ninth installment in the second season of the animated series LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures.
The episode begins with the StarScavenger engaged in hyperspace travel. Rowan Freemaker inquires about their estimated time of arrival at home. Kordi Freemaker responds by stating they are currently navigating hyperspace, acknowledging that while it doesn't require extensive time, it still necessitates a certain duration. Zander Freemaker announces their approach to the rebel fleet. Rowan expresses his apologies for his impatience, while also conveying his excitement about having successfully gathered all the required parts for the Arrowhead.
Emerging into realspace, the Freemakers observe the rebel fleet under siege by Imperial forces. Roger, seized by panic, expresses his desire to abandon the ship. However, Rowan employs the Force to retrieve him. Rowan emphasizes to Roger that the Rebellion requires their assistance more than ever. Zander instructs Kordi to operate the blaster cannons, declaring that it's time to showcase his exceptional piloting abilities. As they charge into the fray, Kordi successfully eliminates two TIE fighters, eliciting cheers from Rowan.
As the StarScavenger hurtles through the battle zone, the cargo hold, which contains the massive kyber crystal, experiences violent tremors. Lieutenant Valeria, piloting her A-wing starfighter, approaches the Freemakers and questions their whereabouts. She cautions them that the Rebel Alliance faces imminent defeat unless they can reverse the course of this battle. Zander asserts their intention to assist, as he proceeds to shoot down two more TIE fighters using the ship's cannons. Zander boasts that their adversaries will reconsider engaging him in the future.
However, Zander inadvertently steers the StarScavenger into the trajectory of three Imperial Star Destroyers, one of which launches a squadron of TIE fighters. The StarScavenger executes a hasty retreat and soars over a Star Destroyer. Kordi informs Zander that they are closing in, but Zander assures her that he is exerting maximum effort. Rowan disagrees and proceeds to open the cargo bay, releasing salvage into the path of the TIE fighters. While Rowan and Zander celebrate, Kordi expresses her dismay at their wasteful disposal of valuable resources.
After passing a CR90 corvette, the StarScavenger touches down in the main hangar bay of the MC80 Star Cruiser Home One. The Freemakers retrieve the gigantic kyber crystal and inform Quarrie that they can finally complete the Arrowhead. However, Quarrie expresses his displeasure at their decision to bring the kyber crystal, citing its instability. Quarrie manages to catch the kyber crystal when it falls from their trolley. Zander jokes about the kyber crystal's potential for explosive reactions, referencing a previous planet visit, before handing it to Roger. Kordi points out to Zander that he should have mentioned this earlier.
Suddenly, an X-wing starfighter crashes directly in front of Roger. Roger manages to maintain his grip on the crystal while standing on the fighter. Zander remarks on the narrow escape, but Kordi objects, arguing that it's too perilous to work on the Home One while the ship is under attack. Quarrie insists that they must relocate the Arrowhead to a safer location before installing the crystal. Rowan emphasizes that the Arrowhead lacks deflector shields without the crystal and questions how they can proceed with the installation.
Quarrie declares that they require a skilled pilot capable of maneuvering an unconventional vessel. Zander eagerly volunteers, but Quarrie retorts that they need someone with chromium nerves and nexu reflexes. Zander is dejected, but Quarrie reveals that he has another pilot in mind. Valeria enters the hangar and demands to know which nerf herder pulled her from the front lines. Quarrie identifies himself as the nerf herder, and Rowan realizes that Valeria is the designated pilot for the Arrowhead. Rowan also informs her that the Arrowhead is the ship destined to save the fleet. Valeria expresses her admiration for the Arrowhead's aesthetic appeal.
With Rowan and Quarrie on board the Arrowhead, Valeria instructs them to activate the converters and open the hangar doors. The Arrowhead skillfully avoids a damaged starfighter and exits the hangar. When Valeria detects a steering malfunction, Rowan apologizes, explaining that he and Quarrie haven't yet fine-tuned the ship. Valeria maintains the control 30 degrees to port, feathers the accelerator, and pivots the ship to the right. Valeria propels the Arrowhead out of the hangar. The remaining Freemakers follow in the StarScavenger.
As the Arrowhead careens through space, Quarrie informs Valeria that she cannot execute a hard flip without the vector plates, which Rowan is currently managing. When the Arrowhead sustains damage from TIE fighters, Rowan explains to Valeria that they haven't yet connected the blasters. Quarrie adds that they come after fine-tuning the steering. As the Arrowhead evades laser cannon fire, Rowan appeals to Zander for assistance.
While Zander complains, Kordi urges him to focus less on complaining and more on performing barrel rolls. The StarScavenger successfully eliminates several TIE fighters. When Kordi inquires about Roger's status in the cargo hold, Roger replies that he is fine as he holds on to the crane suspending the kyber crysal. He remarks that this was the job he was programmed to do.
Meanwhile, Rowan warns Baleria that they have more TIEs approaching from their rear. When Valeria requests to engage hyperspace, Quarrie replies he has to tweak a few things. When Valeria asks what Quarrie is doing, he mumbles that he built the ship with way too many wires. At Valeria's request, Rowan connects the cables just in time. The StarScavenger follows suit, evading two pursuing TIE fighters.
While traveling through hyperspace, Valeria asks about their destination coordinates. Quarrie reveals that they are heading to a location where they can work in peace and quiet. Re-entering realspace, Quarrie informs the Freemakers and Valeria that they are traveling to the planet Jakku, which he describes as the most deserted, desolate, and depressing place in the galaxy. Quarrie quips that his world of Shantipole has worst weather. Kordi grumbles that if anything goes wrong, the only people they will blow up is themselves. Roger asks in what way is that great as he swings with the kyber crystal. Quarrie instructs them to land wherever they prefer, as the planet is primarily composed of sand.
However, the disgraced Imperial officers Durpin and Plumestriker are patrolling the desert on two happabores. Durpin complains that Jakku offers nothing but sand and suggests they retreat indoors for a refreshing ice caf. Plumestriker dismisses Durpin's suggestion, reminding him that he is now the commanding non-officer following the kyber crystal debacle on Qalydon. Durpin grumbles about Ensign Plumestriker always reminding him about the debacle. Plumestriker then orders Sub-Ensign Durpin to update their logs. Peering through the macrobinoculars, Plumestriker spots an amber yellow sand with a slight sprinkling of white in Mark 26.
Meanwhile, the StarScavenber and Arrowhead land in the middle of the desert. When Kordi asks them how long it will take to install the kyber crystal, Rowan assures her that it shouldn't take long. However, the Arrowhead begins to sink into the sand. Zander asserts that they should have allowed him to pilot the ship, as he would have landed the Arrowhead on more stable ground. Suddenly, the Arrowhead explodes, showering them with debris.
While patrolling with Durpin, Plumestriker spots a very pale yellow sort of beige in Mark 32 before he is hit by flying debris. Meanwhile, TIE fighters pummel the rebel fleet's starboard shields and weapons array. Admiral Ackbar says they have only one last hope and tells his comms officers to patch him to Quarrie. Via hologram, Quarrie claims that the Arrowhead is almost done. He says they just need to shake up the sand and slap her back together. When Ackbar demands to know what is going on, Valeria adds that they have the situation under control before terminating the transmission. Quarrie remarks that was not very assuring.
Rowan expresses optimism that they can rebuild the Arrowhead. Kordi points out that they are missing the energy matrix activator. Roger reports that it was launched into the sky but is uncertain of its landing location. Valeria acknowledges the importance of retrieving that part. Kordi assigns Quarrier and Rowan the task of reassembling the ship, while the rest of them search for the activator. Quarrie admits that coming her was a terrible idea, which Valeria agrees.
While the Freemakers are searching for the energy matrix activator, Roger takes notice of the coloring of the sand. Using her macrobinoculars, Kordi discovers that Durpin and Plumestriker have found the energy matrix activator. When Zander asks what those "sleemos" are doing on Jakku, Valeria asks the Freemakers if they know those guys. Roger tells her that they had fought the two Imperial officers on Kashyyyk, Naboo, Hoth, Qalydon, and space.
Kordi declares that they require a well-thought-out plan. Zander and Roger panic and charge at Durpin and Plumestriker screaming. The two Imperial officers shoot at them, knocking them down to the ground and taking them prisoner. Watching the debacle, Kordi mumbles that they need a new plan. When Valeria asks if it always goes on like this, Kordi reluctantly says yes.
After cuffing Zander and Roger, Plumestriker tells Durpin that the two fugitives are wanted by the Empire and might even lead them to their brother Rowan. Plumestriker is hopeful of getting a promotion but Durpin tells him that a promotion equals responsibility and being Force choked by Darth Vader. Unknown to the two officers, they are being watched by a delighted Kordi and Valeria. When Kordi tells Valeria that she's got a plan, Valeria asks if it is smarter that her brother's. Kordi says that her plan is dumber before donning a bucket.
That night, Plumestriker and Durpin continue arguing. Plumestriker says that Durpin is afraid to take chances while Durpin counters that Plumestriker is not. They then receive a hologram from Kordi, who poses as Darth Vader using the bucket. She tells them that she felt a disturbance in the Force and asks them if it is promotion-related. Plumestriker tells "Lord Vader" he has tracked down the Freemakers. "Lord Vader" is pleased and tells them that he will come and give them their just rewards. Plumestriker is jubilant but Durpin is sulky.
A disguised Kordi soon arrives at the camp. Durpin is convinced but Plumestriker is suspicious and tells "Lord Vader" to step into the light. Kordi claims that she is a dark side sort of girl and reiterates her demand. When Plumestriker objects, Kordi threatens to use her lightsaber. However, Plumestriker sees through the charade and tells her that she is under arrest before shooting off her bucket. Plumestriker mocks Kordi for her dumb plan.
However, Kordi reveals that she was a distraction just as Lieutenant Valeria knocks Plumestriker and Durpin out from behind. Kordi reclaims the energy matrix activator. The Freemakers escape on a happabore but the Imperials give chase on a second one. Due to the slow progress of the beasts, the Freemakers flee on foot. Durpin is unconcerned the Freemakers are escaping and offers dinner. However, Plumestriker refuses to give up and unboxes an AT-ST walker. Valeria praises the Freemakers as they escape on the Mini Scavenger.
Plumestriker and Durpin give chase in their AT-ST, firing on the Mini Scavenger. Roger panics while Valeria adds they have got us in their sights. Zander accelerates since the Mini Scavenger is not able to handle that much firepower. Roger opines they are doomed. As the AT-ST's targeting computer closes in on the Mini Scavenger, Plumestriker gloats about eliminating the Freemakers once and for all in return for a promotion. However, Durpin is determined not to get promoted and fights for the controls.
To the Freemakers' consternation, the AT-ST begins firing sporadically. With the Imperials preoccupied, Kordi convinces Zander to fly the Mini Scavenger faster. Meanwhile, Rowan and Quarrie have finished reassembling the Arrowhead. However, Quarrie reminds them that they still need to install the energy matrix activator and kyber crystal. He asks Rowan where his siblings are just as the Freemakers and Valeria return in their Mini Scavenger.
Kordi says they have gotten the parts and Roger tells them to hurry up because of the approaching AT-ST. As the AT-ST approaches, Rowan warns that the Arrowhead has no shields while Quarrie adds that it will carve them to pieces. Valeria volunteers to draw their fire and tells Rowan to fix the ship. Valeria charges with her blaster at the AT-ST walker while Zander watches as Rowan uses the Force to levitate the kyber crystal.
As Valeria charges at the walker, Durpin thinks that she is crazy. Plumestriker realizes she is trying to distract them and tells them to stay on target. Durpin thinks that Valeria can't get through until a blaster bolt slips through the walker's viewpoints. Durpin tells Plumestriker to do something. As the AT-ST blasts Valeria and knocks her to the ground, Zander charges at the walker with the Mini Scavenger, crashing into the walker's head and disorientating the Imperials.
The walker fires at Zander's Mini Scavenger and he returns for a second round. Zander rams the Mini Scavenger into the AT-ST before jumping out. After landing, Zander helps Valeria to her feet. Meanwhile, Rowan finishes fitting the kyber crystal and energy matrix activator into the Arrowhead, completing the ship. The Freemakers watch as the Arrowhead comes to life. An impressed Quarrie tells Valeria to fly the Arrowhead but she instead recommends Zander fly the ship, saying that she is in no shape to fly.
Rowan comes along with Zander and the power up the Arrowhead. Rowan activates the shields while Zander says he is so ready for this. The other Freemakers, Quarrie, and Valeria watch in awe. Meanwhile, Plumestriker and Durpin's AT-ST breaks free of the wrecked Mini Scavenger. They shoot at the Arrowhead but Zander cuts their walker in half with the ship's Embersteel Blade. The Freemakers celebrate while Plumestriker complains that working for the Empire is a thankless job. Durpin quips that Plumestriker would one day see it his way.
In space, a TIE fighter shoots down an X-wing. Admiral Ackbar reports that their starfighters are being decimated and that the TIE bombers are moving in for the kill. Ackbar says that they need a miracle. Just then, the Arrowhead exits hyperspace to the delight of Ackbar and the rebels. Flying the Arrowhead, Zander takes out a flight of TIE bombers. Valeria cheers and Kordi warns Zander that a Star Destroyer is closing in on the Home One.
Zander flies the Arrowhead towards the Star Destroyer and uses the Arrowhead's Embersteel Blade to slice the warship in half. Rowan marvels at the size of the Star Destroyer. The Star Destroyer explodes after being sliced in half. While Admiral Ackbar cheers the Freemakers, the remaining Imperial Star Destroyers retreat into hyperspace. Meanwhile, Kordi cheers as the StarScavenger gathers salvage. Upon landing in the Home One, Zander and Rowan are greeted by the rebel ground crew and pilots as heroes. Rowan hugs Kordi and Roger. Kordi tells Rowan he did it but Rowan replies that victory belongs to all of them.
At the Imperial Palace on Coruscant, the Emperor is horrified to learned that a twelve and a half year old boy cut his fleet to ribbons. An enraged Emperor hurls Force lightning at his officers and tells them to get him Darth Vader and M-OC. The Emperor insists on remaining the iron-fisted dictator of the galaxy.
In the Home One's command center, Admiral Ackbar promotes Zander to flight cadet for his bravery and excellence in flying. Zander is grateful even though he is not promoted to flight leader. Ackbar appoints Kordi as his new quartermaster for her courage, intelligence, and unprecedented frugality. Kordi asks if the medals are genuine chromium. Rowan is made Master Ship Builder for his impressive design skills. Quarrie tells Rowan he deserves it. However, Roger points out that they forgot the droid.