During the Cold War era, a tense period between the New Republic and the First Order, Kazuda Xiono, a New Republic pilot, along with his squadron, received a crucial assignment. This directive, issued by New Republic Command, involved transporting highly classified information to Commander Poe Dameron who served within the ranks of the Resistance.
Information concerning the First Order was obtained by factions within the New Republic. Sympathizers of the Resistance embedded in the New Republic's armed forces recognized the value of this data. Consequently, a meeting was planned with Commander Poe Dameron for the purpose of handing over the intelligence. Chosen for this task were T-85 X-wing pilots Hugh Sion, Mia Gabon, and Kazuda Xiono. However, the First Order somehow became aware of the planned exchange, leading them to set up an ambush.
The three pilots had barely reached the designated meeting location when they were suddenly attacked by Major Elrik Vonreg of the First Order. Vonreg's exceptional piloting skills proved to be a formidable challenge for the New Republic pilots. Sion and Gabon feared they would be shot down before Dameron could even arrive. Despite this, Xiono remained steadfast, emphasizing the importance of completing their objective. He instructed Sion and Gabon to jump to hyperspace for their safety while he provided cover, believing the mission could still succeed with at least one pilot. He assured them he would follow closely behind.
Alone, Xiono managed to briefly hold off Vonreg until his ship's engines were damaged. While he and his astromech R2-C4 frantically tried to restore power before Vonreg could destroy them, Dameron appeared just in time, diverting Vonreg's attention from the crippled T-85 X-wing. As the two engaged in combat, Xiono managed to bring his weapons back online. He then suggested to Dameron that he lure Vonreg towards his position. Dameron complied, and Xiono opened fire on Vonreg, damaging his craft and forcing him to retreat.
Soon after the skirmish, a CR90 corvette emerged from hyperspace to rescue the two X-wing pilots. Aboard the vessel, Xiono delivered the data to Dameron, who then relayed the information to General Leia Organa via hologram. Upon discovering the eager Xiono eavesdropping on the conversation, Dameron informed him that the intelligence revealed the First Order's plan to launch a massive attack against the New Republic. Determined to contribute, Xiono pleaded to join the Resistance. Dameron agreed and assigned him a mission as a spy on the Colossus platform located on the planet Castilon, where his piloting abilities would serve as a valuable asset to his cover.
The Mission to rendezvous with the Resistance was initially featured in "The Recruit," an episode from Star Wars Resistance Season One. The episode premiered on October 6, 2018, airing on Disney XD.