Rendezvous Point (episode)

A pilot affiliated with the Resistance, who also has connections to both Captain Doza and Torra, is captured by the First Order.

The episode opens with a panoramic view of the Colossus positioned in outer space. Ace Squadron, which includes Kazuda Xiono's Fireball racing craft, finds itself in the midst of a battle against several First Order TIE fighters that have been deployed from the Thunderer. CB-23 communicates via beeps, indicating imminent danger. Kazuda Xiono acknowledges the warning but insists they must remain until Captain Imanuel Doza gives the order to retreat.

Kaz asks Hype Fazon if he has received any communication from the Captain. Hype replies negatively, noting that his previous inquiry almost resulted in a harsh reprimand. Kaz then contacts Jarek Yeager, informing him that they cannot sustain their position much longer. On the Colossus command bridge, turbolasers are actively engaged with the attacking TIE fighters. Yeager acknowledges the situation and urges Kaz to hold on. 4D-M1N informs Captain Doza that the deflector shields are nearing their breaking point. Yeager reminds Doza that time is running out. Doza sighs, questioning the whereabouts of her.

In the vastness of space, Kaz and CB-23's fighter is being aggressively pursued by a TIE fighter that they are unable to evade. Kaz calls out to Torra Doza and the others for assistance. Hype responds that he is currently occupied. CB-23 beeps frantically as the TIE fighter pilot prepares to target the Fireball. Suddenly, Torra intervenes, shooting down the TIE fighter and assuring Kaz that she is on the scene. Kaz expresses his gratitude.

Returning to the command bridge, Yeager reports that their shields are down to five percent and that they risk losing the Aces if they are not recalled immediately. Torra urges her father to make a decision, stating that they can no longer wait for her. With a heavy heart, Yeager orders the Aces to fall back and prepare for a jump to hyperspace. Yeager and the bridge crew ready the Colossus for the hyperspace jump. The Aces manage to land their ships just as the Colossus executes the jump, leaving the First Order fighters behind.

Shortly after the space battle, a T-65B X-wing appears at the designated signal beacon. A weathered Torch emits a series of beeps. The female Resistance pilot observes that the Star Destroyer ahead is certainly not the Colossus. They proceed to navigate through a swarm of hostile TIE fighters.

The female pilot remarks that this is not the welcoming party they had anticipated. She skillfully maneuvers her ship, delivering a "proper introduction" by firing ion blasts at two TIE fighters, causing them to malfunction. Before she can retreat into hyperspace, her X-wing is ensnared in the Thunderer's tractor beam.

Torch beeps in Binary, seemingly commenting on the pilot's ostentatious display. The female pilot denies showing off, stating that it was Torch's responsibility to prevent their capture. However, she concedes that it is irrelevant now. She contemplates whether to feign innocence, as they did during their encounters on Bakura and Lehon, and the two decide to "play dead."

The female pilot's X-wing is pulled into the Thunderer's hangar bay, where it is surrounded by First Order stormtroopers. One of the stormtroopers rolls out a maintenance ladder as the ship lands. When confronted by an armed stormtrooper, the female pilot warns him against damaging her ship, threatening repercussions from her superior. She is then escorted down the maintenance ladder.

The stormtroopers are joined by First Order Security Bureau Agent Tierny, who inquires about the identity of her superior. The female pilot responds with a defiant "you first." Tierny asserts her authority and orders her troopers to restrain the pilot. She also instructs them to retrieve the flight data recorder to gather information about her travels and identity. A stormtrooper reports that both the ship's systems and her droid have been rendered inoperable, suggesting sabotage. The female pilot mockingly questions how that could have happened.

Tierny retorts that they have alternative methods of extracting information and orders her troops to take the pilot to the detention bay. The female pilot glares at a stoic Tierny. The camera focuses on her seemingly disabled astromech droid.

Back on the Colossus, the Aces are gathered in the Aces' Lounge. An irate Hype Fazon exclaims that they should have retreated at the first sign of the First Order. He complains about their repeated defeats. Kaz defends Doza, assuring them that he has a plan. Bo Keevil complains that Doza led them to the Outer Rim to remain hidden but compromised their location by activating the beacon. Kaz admits that it may not have been the best plan.

Torra, having had enough of the arguing, slams her fists on the table. She reminds them of the sacrifices her family has made to protect the platform and urges them to empathize with her father. Torra storms out, accidentally knocking Hype's mug from his hands. Hype calls out to Torra, but she ignores him. Hype mocks Kaz, calling him "Kaz-tastrophe." Kaz questions his actions, while Freya Fenris observes.

Aboard the Resurgent-class Star Destroyer, a First Order BB-series astromech droid rolls past the First Order TIE Fighter Pilot cadets Jace Rucklin and Tamara Ryvora. The two notice stormtroopers escorting a prisoner, whom Jace recognizes as the X-wing pilot who was searching for the Colossus. Tam dismisses it as irrelevant. Jace asserts that Doza has been deceiving them and has been collaborating with the Resistance from the beginning. The female X-wing pilot makes eye contact, but one of the stormtroopers prods her forward with his blaster. Tam asks Jace if the pilot looks familiar, but he denies it and asks why. Tam retracts her statement.

In the Aces' hangar bay, Bucket and R4-G77 are repairing the landing gear of Green Ace. Kaz tells Neeku Vozo that he has never seen Torra Doza so distraught and believes her behavior is unusual. Neeku mentions that Captain Doza and his daughter typically exhibit unexplained behavior on this particular day. When Kaz inquires further, Neeku reveals that every year on this day, they would leave Castilon and travel to a secret location. Examining the datapad, Kaz notices that these trips began six years ago. Kaz recalls that this timeframe coincides with General Organa's formation of the Resistance. Neeku has a sudden realization and declares that he must speak with Doza.

Inside Doza's office, the Captain is in discussion with Torra in the presence of Yeager. He emphasizes that the current situation is different because the First Order is actively pursuing them. Torra replies that they received no response from her beacon and insists on returning. Her father disagrees, citing the extreme danger.

At that moment, Kaz enters and announces that he needs to speak with Captain Doza and Torra. Captain Doza says that it is not a convenient time. Kaz offers his assistance in contacting the Resistance. Torra asks how he can help. Kaz reveals that he is a member of the Resistance. Torra clarifies that they are not seeking the entire Resistance, but rather a specific pilot, her mother.

Yeager escorts Kaz out of the room and tells him that they need to have a private conversation. He advises Kaz to consult with him before acting on his ideas and to refrain from disclosing Torra's mother's involvement with the Resistance. When Kaz asks why he was not trusted with this information, Yeager replies that it is for the same reason he concealed his own Resistance ties. As Yeager descends in a turbolift, he states that the fewer people who know, the safer they are.

Kaz follows Yeager into the turbolift and asks how he knows Torra's mother. Yeager responds that he and Venisa go way back and that they were both pilots for the Rebellion. When Kaz recalls that Doza fought for the Empire, Yeager explains that he did, but Venisa convinced him to defect.

He explains that the two were inseparable until the First Order began to amass its forces. Doza refused to participate in another war, but Venisa was determined to fight back. He notes that she is incredibly fearless. Kaz remarks that she sounds a lot like Torra. Yeager replies that he has no idea.

Aboard the Thunderer, a helmeted TIE cadet walks down the detention block towards Venisa's cell. Venisa recognizes that her visitor is not an interrogator and asks if she is lost on her way to the hangar. The helmeted TIE cadet is revealed to be Tamara, who wants to ask her a question. Venisa is amused and remarks that this is not standard procedure.

Tam asks if they have met before. Venisa says that it is difficult to tell since they all look like clones in their uniforms. When she asks the kid if she has a name, Tam removes her helmet and says that she is DT-533. Venisa realizes that Tam is a new recruit and says that it is not too late for her to leave. Venisa offers to help her, but Tam counters that she is not the one who needs help. Venisa advises her to watch her back because individuality is not a quality that the First Order tolerates. Tam disagrees and responds the First Order is helping her to achieve all that she has wanted. When Venisa asks what is that, Tam remains silent and looks down.

Meanwhile, two stormtroopers examine Venisa's astromech droid on a repulsorlift. The female stormtrooper is amazed that droids this old are still operating. Her male colleague says that it is not and touches the droid, only to be stung by one of its appendages. He orders his colleague to get this piece of garbage out of here. The two hoist the droid onto a trash bin. After they have left, the astromech droid comes to life, revealing that it had only been "playing dead."

The astromech droid travels down the corridors into the detention block. Meanwhile, Tam says she won't leave until Venisa gives her name. Venisa says fine but first she wants DT-533 to answer her on why is she with the First Order. Tam claims that it is to help restore peace and order to the galaxy. Venisa tells her to forget the lies they told her and asks Tam why is really with the First Order. She asks what is it that the young girl wants.

Venisa tells Tam that all the First Order wants is power and tells her that she knows this is not where she belongs, calling her Tamara. Tam asks how she knows her name and who she is. The astromech droid closes in on Venisa's cell just as Venisa reveals her name to Tamara. Tamara realizes that the prisoner is Captain Doza's wife and Torra's mother. Just then, Tam is electrocuted by Venisa's astromech droid, knocking her unconscious. Venisa thanks her droid Torch for the perfect timing. The droid beeps back in Binary.

Back at the Colossus, Torra sneaks into the Ace hangar where Bucket and Neeku Vozo are servicing the Fireball. Using some cargo trolleys as her cover, she sneaks past the two. Neeku tells Bucket that it is time for a well-deserved break and blurrgfire at Aunt Z's Tavern.

Torra is about to climb aboard the Blue Ace but is stopped by Kaz, who asks if she is going somewhere. Torra says it is not what it looks like. Kaz asks if she is disobeying orders. Torra says that she has to find her mother because she might be in trouble. She tells Kaz not to stop her. Kaz says he is not here to stop her because poorly thought up plans are up his alley. He tells her he is in and offers to come along with her. Torra is amazed and initially doesn't want Kaz to come along.

Kaz says that if his family was in trouble, he would not let anyone stop him from helping them. Kaz says he understands how she feels and asks her to let him help her. Torra is reluctant to accept Kaz's help and thinks that her mother might not even need her help. She reveals that she wants to see her because it is her birthday, the one day in the year when she and her family meet together.

Back on the Star Destroyer, Torch electrocutes a stormtrooper sentry unconscious. Venisa brings a bound Tamara along as a hostage. Tamara protests that her plan won't work. Venisa reiterates that they are all getting off this ship because she is taking them home to the Colossus. Tam responds that the Colossus is no longer her home.

Taking pity on Tam, Venisa explains that her husband was once on the "wrong side" too until he saw the Empire for what it truly was. She adds that everyone makes mistakes. Tam rejects her former identity and insists that she is DT-533 and that she doesn't know a thing about her. Venisa says that running away won't make things better. As Venisa tries to reason with Tam, Rucklin sneaks up on them from an adjacent corridor.

Venisa tells Torch that this does not feel like a short cut and that she would like to get out of here before someone notices. Rucklin replies that they are too late and surfaces with a blaster. He orders Venisa to drop her weapon but she positions herself behind Tam, using her as a hostage. Rucklin orders Venisa to drop the blaster again, calling her "Resistance scum."

Venisa replies that he didn't say please and tightness her grip around Tam's shoulder. Tam says that no one needs to get hurt and the First Order will grant her amnesty if she surrenders but Venisa replies that is not really her style of theirs. Venisa dares Rucklin to shoot her and Tam. Rucklin vows to carry out his duty but finds he is unable to take the risk of killing his friend and comrade. Venisa thinks that there is still hope for Rucklin in seeing the light because he can't take her down if it means that Tam gets caught in the crossfire. Rucklin responds that the Resistance doesn't stand a chance and that she is going to lose.

Meanwhile, Torch connects to a network terminal. As Venisa backs away with Tam, she tells him to open his eyes and says that destroying planets full of innocent people isn't winning. Rucklin asks what would she know because he claims the New Republic was corrupt. He reiterates that she is an enemy of the First Order. Venisa says yes she is and lets go of Tamara. Just then, Torch seals the blast door, separating the three of them from Rucklin. Venisa remarks that Rucklin is not the brightest star in the system. As the klaxons ring, they run down the corridor. They soon reach a blast door.

Torch mutters in Binary. Venisa responds that locking the door is his job. Tam tells Venisa she is only making things worse for herself. Venisa says that she has escaped tougher spots than this and not to worry about her. Tam says she is not and confides that's she is worried about Torra and that Venisa would to if she cared about her at all. Torch is agitated but Venisa tells the droid to relax.

Venisa says that leaving Torra was not easy but says that she is fighting for her daughter to live in a galaxy of peace. She tells Tam that is something she will never stop fighting for. Just the, stormtroopers close in on them from the other side of the corridor. Venisa shoots two of the stormtroopers with her blaster and pushes Tam down in order to shield her from the blasts. She tells Torch to unlock the door.

Torch manages to seal the stormtroopers behind a second blast door and open the blast door to the hangar bay. Venisa leads Tam out into the hangar. They hide behind cargo containers. Venisa proposes stealing one of the parked TIE fighters, which Torch beeps reminds them of their escape from Agent Terex. Venisa likes that and tasks Torch with lighting up the fuel canisters in order to create a distraction. One of the stormtrooper sentries is knocked to the ground by a blast while his colleague reports an incendiary incident in Bay 2.

As Tam eyes Venisa from behind, she tells her that Yeager misses her. To Tam's surprise, Venisa explains that Yeager thinks of Tam as a daughter due to the loss of his daughter. Tam says that Yeager should have trusted her. Venisa responds that they all make mistakes they have to live with.

Hearing the klaxons, Agent Tierny rushes out of her officer to join the stormtroopers rushing to Bay 2. Back in the hangar, Torch plants explosives on a TIE fighter, which goes up in flames. Tam, who is not yet ready to come, tells Venisa to go. Venisa tells her not to forget who she is and releases her restraints. She tells Tam to steer clear of the hangar when she wakes up before stunning her.

Realizing that the fire is a diversion, Agent Tierny orders her troops to lock down the hangar. Tierny sees a TIE fighter powering up and thinks that Venisa is escaping on that ship. However, this turns out to be a diversion created by Torch. Tam awakes and tries to warn the stormtroopers. The fighter explodes in a green cloud, scattering the stormtroopers clustered around it.

Venisa takes advantage of the diversion to climb into her X-wing while Torch flies a TIE fighter and begins strafing the parked fighters. He flies the starfighter out as it explodes and ejects into space. Torch activates a remote detonator which blows up another TIE fighter, throwing Tierny and the stormtroopers to the floor. Tierny watches in rage as Venisa flies out of the hangar in her X-wing and rendezvoused with Torch. Venisa cheers and asks if Torch is good before jumping into hyperspace.

Back in the hangar, Agent Tierny summons Tamara, who tells her that she was taken captive by the prisoner and admits her mistake. When Tierny asks if the pilot revealed anything about her identity, Tamara lies and claims that she revealed nothing. Tierny says that they will find out soon enough, reminding Tamara that the First Order has "eyes everywhere." She tells Tam that security will want a report of her encounter and suggests that she cooperate fully with their investigation. Tamara reflects on her dialogue with Venisa and Tierny's veiled threat.

Aboard the Colossus, Torra returns to the Aces Lounge. She heads her fellow Aces whispering and asks what is going on. Kaz, Freya, Hype, Bo Keevil and Griff Halloran reveals that they have made a green jelly cake for her with a gorg inside. Torra laughs and asks if that is a gorg inside. Kaz confirms that Neeku helped him to make it for her.

Hype wishes her happy birthday while Griff asks why she didn't tell them. Torra is amazed and Freya cuddles her and tells her that she is one of them. Torra says that she didn't think they would care. Hype says that they care before adding who else is going to help her eat this cake. Torra says she is lost for words while Kaz wishes her happy birthday. The gorg breaks out of the cake and playfully jumps on Griff.

Just then, Captain Doza enters the Aces Lounge and is pleased to see that his daughter has friends who care about her. While Kaz and company toy with the gorg, Torra notices her father leaving the room. In his office, Captain Doza plays a holorecording of Venisa talking to him about the threat of the First Order and that they need to be ready. Venisa tells Imanuel that Torra is a gifted pilot and that training her is the best way to protect her. Doza agrees. Venisa says the future is uncertain but they will face whatever comes their way no matter how far apart they are and how often they see each other. She reiterates that they are a family.

Torra enters the room and asks her father if he was watching that old recording again. A sad Captain Doza says it makes him feel better. Torra says she misses her mom but realizes that the galaxy needs her right now. She puts her arm around her father and says that they still have each other. Doza promptly agrees.