The Bandits of Golak

A young boy and his younger sister, who possesses Force abilities, are on the run from their village via train. Ferocious Imperial forces relentlessly pursue them as they seek sanctuary in a lively, yet perilous, dhaba.

The episode commences with a view of two celestial bodies looming over a desert expanse on Golak. A hovertrain rapidly traverses the arid landscape. The train's passenger car is filled with civilians of different species. Charuk, an elder human brother, inquires of his sister, Rani, if she desires some water. Rani questions whether their father is safe. Charuk provides reassurance that their father is safeguarding their village. Rani expresses regret that they resisted, as the Galactic Empire consequently destroyed everything. She then asks Charuk what the Empire seeks.

As the train goes into a canyon, the engines increase speed on their own, causing one of the drivers to be thrown off balance and fall. The senior driver explains that they are going through insurgent territory. Returning to the passenger car, Rani wishes to play their father's flute, but Charuk advises against it. An Aki-Aki vendor, resembling an elephant, moves through the passenger car vending le'bi sweets. Rani desires sweets, but Charuk instead engages his younger sister in a riddle game centered around bandits. He instructs Rani to remain seated while he procures some le'bi. While Charuk is walking Rani, who exhibits Force-sensitive traits, employs her Force powers to retrieve the flute from Rani's trousers. Some passengers notice her abilities.

As Charuk waits in line at the Aki-Aki vendor's stall, he notices that their father's flute is gone. He then hears Rani playing the flute. Charuk observes another passenger alerting a stormtrooper to the presence of a Force-sensitive girl. Charuk creates a diversion by taking le'bi sweets from another passenger and escaping the crowded carriage via a connecting door.

As alarms sound, the lead driver informs the junior driver that the alarms are going off because they are passing through Jangori settlements. When the junior driver expresses concern, he reassures him that they backup, which takes the form of stormtroopers riding speeder bikes. Charuk ascends to the carriage's roof, drawing the attention of the stormtroopers. Two humanoid scavengers approach Rani, informing her that the Empire offers a substantial reward for Force-sensitive children. Looking through the transparisteel canopy, Charuk successfully distracts the passengers by shouting.

Shortly thereafter, several Jangori riding Tungar creatures surround the train on both sides, engaging the Imperial speeder bikes. One of the stormtroopers is dismounted, but the Imperials inflict casualties on the Jangori. Rani uses the confusion to escape through the train. Other Jangori positioned on cliffs fire upon the train.

The lead driver instructs his colleague to increase the train's speed. A Jangori attempts to board the train through a door, but a stormtrooper shoots him. As the train enters a tunnel, Rani uses the Force to unlock a hatch, allowing Charuk to renter the train. The two siblings embrace and reassure each other.

Upon reaching their subsequent train stop, Charuk carries Rani on his back. He assures her that they are nearing their destination. When Rani asks when they can go him yet, Charuk takes her to a high balcony and points to a remote building, which turns out to be Golak Mahal. He believes that the people at the motel can help them.

Later that evening, the two siblings arrive at Golak Mahal, a motel functioning as a restaurant, where various individuals are playing music and socializing. A Keredian mistreats a smaller alien, but Rugal, an elderly human woman, intervenes. After resolving the situation, Rugal offers food to Charuk and Rani but advises them to eat quickly due to an approaching sandstorm. As the two settle down for a meal of jalebi, Charuk observes two other customers and notices two TIE fighters flying ahead.

Rani encourages her brother to eat and relax. She playfully teases him by levitating their platter of food. However, Rani loses control, causing the platter's contents to spill over the burly Keredian, who retaliates against his smaller alien companion. Two Belugan companions approach the siblings, requesting another demonstration of their trick. Someone announces that the girl levitated the platter of food.

An Inquisitor with green skin (Inquisitor) and two Purge Troopers wielding vibro-axes approach Charuk and Rani. He expresses interest in Rani's Force abilities. Charuk attempts to divert the conversation, but the Inquisitor mentions that two scavengers reported the presence of a Force-sensitive girl on the train. He uses the Force to pull their table forward and attempts to intimidate the children by claiming to have destroyed several nearby villages, leaving no survivors.

As the Inquisitor speaks, several jalebi platters begin to levitate. Charuk instructs Rani to stop, but Rani clarifies that she is not responsible for the levitation. The Inquisitor identifies Rani as the Force-sensitive girl he seeks. Suddenly, the platters crash to the ground, splattering several passengers. The Keredian strikes his companion.

The Inquisitor uses his Force powers to levitate Charuk and throw him aside. Rani attempts to throw an object at the Inquisitor, but he deflects it with the Force. As the sandstorm engulfs the temple, several people are caught and scattered. Rani rushes to her brother, who asks why she acted. Rani responds that she did not cause the storm. The Inquisitor ignites his red Double-bladed spinning lightsaber and attempts to capture the siblings.

However, Rugal intervenes, revealing herself as the source of the levitations and a survivor of the Jedi Purge. She separates her cane into two blue lightsabers. The two engage in a lightsaber duel amidst the sandstorm. Rugal gains the advantage and kicks the Inquisitor to the ground. He retrieves his lightsaber, and the two resume their lightsaber combat. Rugal manages to slash the Inquisitor in the neck, inflicting a fatal wound. The Inquisitor declares that there is a Jedi on Golak before collapsing.

Following the defeat of the Inquisitor, Rugal guides the children to a hexagonal pool and uses the Force to clear a path in the water, revealing a secret tunnel. Rugal informs the siblings that she will only lead Rani down the tunnel. She praises Charuk for his bravery in bringing his sister to the temple, acknowledging that he understands this is the only way to ensure her safety. Rani is distressed, but Charuk reminds his sister that their father said she was destined for greater things. He tells her it is time to take that path.

Rani asks why Charuk can't come. Rugal explains that the Jedi path is exclusively for her and assures her that others like her await below. Before parting, the two siblings complete a riddle about bandits and embrace. Rani jokes that they will plunder all the sweets in the galaxy. Rugal leads Rani into the tunnel, which then closes. The waters cover the tunnel's entrance. As Charuk watches sadly, his sister's flute floats to the surface. Charuk smiles and wishes that the Force will be with his sister. As he departs, he plays his sister's flute while stars illuminate the night sky.