"The Escape," a story told in two parts, marks the end of the second season of Star Wars Resistance. Viewers first saw it on January 26, 2020, when it aired on the Disney Channel. ## Official description Kaz and Yeager are on a mission: save Tam from the First Order. They also have to avoid being captured on a Star Destroyer. Elsewhere, the Colossus is facing a major crisis and a seemingly impossible decision. ## Plot summary ### Carnage on Aeos Prime The episode begins with the Thunderer in hyperspace travel. Tamara Ryvora and Jace Rucklin head back to their quarters for a break. Tam is puzzled by the First Order's constant demands on their time. Rucklin responds that there's talk of a significant upcoming operation, suggesting the First Order will require everyone's participation. When Tam presses for details, Rucklin mentions the presence of scattered resistance groups throughout the system. Suddenly, alarms blare, and they rush to a viewport. They observe the Thunderer's arrival above the planet Aeos Prime. Tam questions why they are returning to Aeos. On the planet's surface, several Aeosians witness a fleet of fourteen Star Destroyers closing in. The Resurgent-class Star Destroyers commence an orbital bombardment of Aeos Prime, annihilating the area where the Aeosian village that aided the Resistance was situated. Tam is filled with horror, but Rucklin expresses satisfaction, claiming the "subversives" received their just deserts. Tam retorts that innocent individuals were also affected. Rucklin argues that they sheltered criminals, diminishing their innocence. He reminds Tam of her Squadron Leader status and the need to accept such realities. Tam abruptly leaves, prompting Rucklin to inquire about her destination. ### Tam's decision Tam seeks refuge in her quarters, only to be followed by a First Order MSE-6 series repair droid designated 5-L. Initially, she instructs the droid to postpone a system upgrade, citing her preoccupation. The droid extends an antenna. Tam reconsiders and commands the droid to remain. She then instructs it to proceed with the system upgrade. Preventing the mouse droid from leaving, she confines it to her room and opens it up. She assures 5-L that it is performing a valuable service. After restoring the droid's systems, she reveals her plan to use 5-L to facilitate her escape. ### The Supreme Leader's anger Elsewhere, Commander Pyre and Agent Tierny communicate with General Armitage Hux via holoprojector. Tierny reports the complete suppression of the Aeos system, asserting the eradication of Resistance presence in the sector. General Hux departs, and Supreme Leader Kylo Ren takes over, focusing on the remaining Resistance element in the sector, the Colossus. Pyre and Tierny kneel. A worried Tierny admits its location is unknown but assures that they are actively seeking a solution. Ren criticizes Tierny's extensive list of failures, warning against tolerating any Resistance cell, regardless of size. He threatens to replace them if they prove incapable. Tierny affirms their understanding, but Ren disagrees and uses the Force to telekinetically lift their blasters from their holsters. He then compels them to stand and aim the blasters at each other. Ren demands confirmation of their understanding, which Tierny and Pyre provide. A humbled Pyre suggests an immediate intensification of their efforts to Tierny. ### Tam's change of heart Following Pyre and Tierny's departure from Tierny's office, Tam and 5-L stealthily enter the chamber. Tam assists 5-L through the blast door, expressing her gratitude. Tam then climbs onto Tierny's desk and grabs her comlink. Hearing approaching voices, she instructs the droid to conceal itself. Tam successfully hides, but 5-L is unable to do so before Tierny returns. While Tierny is absorbed in her datapad, Tam seizes the opportunity to escape. Tierny notices 5-L and questions whether the system upgrade is complete. The droid beeps before departing, and Tierny closes the door. Outside, Tam carries 5-L into another chamber, revealing her need for one more favor from the mouse droid. She uses one of the droid's power cells to activate her comlink, hoping for success. ### A coded transmission At the Colossus, Kazuda Xiono and Neeku Vozo are repairing the Fireball with assistance from CB-23. CB-23 provides Kaz with a tool. Neeku requests the electrostatic discharge coupling from Kaz, who complies, earning Neeku's praise. Neeku expresses admiration for Kaz's improved mechanical skills. Kaz acknowledges learning from Neeku and Tam. Jarek Yeager commends their work and offers assistance. Kaz suggests it will be like "old times." Neeku reminds Kaz of Tam's past reprimands for installing accelerator rods in deccelerator pods, followed by Kaz's electrocution. Bucket makes a witty remark, but Kaz laments the absence of those days and Tam. Suddenly, Kaz's comlink emits static beeping. Neeku identifies it as a coded transmission he devised, a mechanic's code he and Tam created to discuss Kaz's mechanical shortcomings without his knowledge. Neeku and Kaz soon realize it's a coded message from Tam, containing a code indicating an emergency. When Kaz inquires about its content, Neeku explains that Tam is requesting a meeting in three cycles at Bibo's location on Castilon. Neeku expresses his longing for Bibo. Kaz questions Neeku's certainty. Neeku admits that the message is incomplete, including information about the First Order, and that the signal is weak. Kaz quickly deduces that Tam intends to defect from the First Order and reunite with them on Castilon. ### Getting permission Yeager urges caution, suspecting a trap. Kaz argues that the Colossus is safe at its current location, halfway across the galaxy. To confirm the message's authenticity, Kaz volunteers to travel to Castilon alone. Yeager insists on accompanying Kaz, but stresses the need to obtain Imanuel Doza's approval. Kaz anticipates no difficulty, assuming Captain Doza will understand due to his past experiences. However, Captain Doza deems Kaz insane and believes it's a trap. Kaz concedes the possibility but questions why Tam would personally contact them using Neeku's code. Kaz believes Tam is ready to leave the First Order due to a change of heart. Yeager reminds Captain Doza of his own defection from the Empire. Jade Leader and Commander Venisa Doza assert that they would take any risk to ensure Torra Doza's safe return in a similar situation. Captain Doza reluctantly agrees but instructs Kaz and Yeager to use the First Order shuttle to avoid attracting attention and to maintain open communication on a secure frequency. Venisa expresses her hope that the Force be with them. ### A "training flight" Back on the Thunderer, Rucklin questions Tam's actions, addressing her as DT-533. Tam tells "798" to mind his own business. Tierny also demands an explanation. The two TIE cadets don their helmets. Tam claims to be preparing for a training session, but Tierny points out that the session is scheduled in Hangar D-13. Tam improvises, stating that Operations must have relocated it. Tierny orders Rucklin to assist her while casting a menacing glance. Kaz and Yeager pilot the First Order Atmospheric Assault Lander towards Castilon. Navigating through the clouds, they land near a racing ring covered in barnacles. Kaz recalls crashing into that ring during his first race at the Colossus. CB-23 accompanies them. Yeager states that they will await Tam's arrival, hoping she comes alone. Back at the Thunderer, Tam briefs her squadron, announcing a training exercise in the Tashtor sector. Rucklin recognizes it as Castilon's home sector and questions the authorization of the exercise. She warns him against questioning a superior officer, and the three TIEs jump into hyperspace. Aboard the Star Destroyer's bridge, a TIE officer informs Commander Pyre and Agent Tierny that Lieutenant Ryvora's squadron jumped to another system. When Tierny asks where, the officer reports that long-range sensors indicate Castilon. Pyre comments that her new Squadron Leader is homesick. Tierny returns to her office and discovers her comlink is missing. ### Waiting for Tam Back on Castilon, Kaz expresses his joy at returning to the "waterball." Yeager adds that he has many fond memories from before Kaz's arrival. He recounts how Tam ran away from home to become a racer when he first met her. Yeager says that Tam reminded him a lot of his brother Marcus Speedstar, who had a habit of not staying in one place for too long. Yeager explains that Tam came to the Colossus to race, but lost everything and had to sell her ship to survive. He recalls that Tam only wanted to race for a living. When Kaz asks why he did not just give her the Fireball, Yeager replies that he was afraid that she would just take off and race somewhere else. He says he did not want to lose her. Suddenly, they hear the roar of TIE engines. Kaz spots Tam's TIE fighter accompanied by two others. Tam informs her squadron about a missing shuttle sighting and orders them not to engage. Kaz and Yeager retreat back aboard the shuttle. Jace identifies Kaz and Yeager on the racing ring and orders all TIEs to fire. However, Tam incapacitates him. ### Defection and reunion Two of the TIEs strafe the racing ring. Kaz instructs CB-23 to prepare the shuttle while he and Yeager cling on for dear life. Tam attempts to order the squadron to stand down, but they persist in firing. CB-23 powers up the shuttle's engines. Tam reiterates her order and shoots down a TIE fighter for insubordination. Kaz realizes that Tam has shot down one of the TIEs. Tam then shoots down the second TIE before flying towards the racing ring. She docks in front of the ring and climbs out of the TIE fighter. Tam removes her helmet and greets Kaz and Yeager on the racing ring. Tam is glad that Kaz decoded her comlink message. Kaz replies that Neeku did before Tam hugs him. Kaz hugs her back. Tam is surprised to see Yeager, thinking that he would not trust her after what she did. Yeager admits that it was difficult. Tam points out that he did lie about Kaz and the Resistance. Yeager responds that it was for her own good and is about to chastise her for joining the First Order when Kaz steps in and tells them they can resolve their differences when they go home. ### Failed escape Tam reminds them not to forget Rucklin, saying that she cannot abandon him even though he is a "smooch." Kaz is horrified that Rucklin is traveling with her. Kaz carries the unconscious Rucklin aboard the shuttle. CB-23 informs them that the Thunderer has exited hyperspace. Yeager, Tam, and Kaz retreat aboard the shuttle as the Thunderer opens fire on them, causing the sea to churn. Inside the cockpit, Yeager tells CB-23 to power up the engines they dodge the Thunderer's blasts which churn up the sea around them. Yeager manages to fly the ship past the Thunderer. He tells Kaz to contact the Colossus and CB-23 to take them into hyperspace. Aboard the Colossus's command bridge, Captain Doza, Venisa, 4D-M1N, and Neeku receive Kaz's transmission that they have gotten Tam. They try to jump into hyperspace, but are caught in a tractor beam. Their shuttle's communications are also jammed. Tam proposes doing a dangerous flight maneuver Yeager did at the Battle of Jakku, but he thinks it's too dangerous. Meanwhile, Rucklin awakens and checks a computer. He finds that the Colossus is in the Barabesh system. Yeager agrees to do it, but tells Kaz and Tam to erase their flight logs so that the First Order can't track down the Colossus. Kaz demands to know what they are doing while Rucklin takes position. ### Caught by the tractor beam As the shuttle approaches the Thunderer's hangar bay, Yeager reveals that he is setting the shuttle to self destruct. Kaz is shocked and asks how much time they have. First Order stormtroopers converge outside the shuttle. Tam and Rucklin exit the shuttle with their hands up. Rucklin claims that Tam is a traitor, but the stormtrooper officer orders them to raise their hands. Commander Pyre and Agent Tierny turn up. When Pyre asks where are the rest of her conspirators, Tam says that it is just her and Rucklin. Rucklin says that is not true and says that there are others inside. Kaz, Yeager, and CB-23 sneak out of the shuttle through the underbelly, avoiding the stormtroopers. Agent Tierny expresses disappointment in Tam for her treason, saying she once had great potential. Tam defiantly replies that she is not afraid of her anymore. Tierny says perhaps not now. When two First Order executioner troopers approach, Rucklin says that he saw that the shuttle came from the Barabesh system before they erased it. Rucklin says that is where the Colossus is hiding. Pyre orders his stormtroopers to take them away, but Rucklin says that it is true and insists that he is loyal. Kaz, Yeager, and CB-23 hide before the shuttle explodes, throwing debris and people everywhere. Tierny, Pyre and several stormtroopers survive the explosion. She spots CB-23, Yeager, and Kaz and opens fire on them. She orders her stormtroopers not to let them escape while Pyre orders another stormtrooper to lock down all corridors. CB-23 is chased by two stormtroopers while Kaz and Yeager exchange fire with their pursuers, shooting down some stormtroopers. Kaz and Yeager manage to flee into a corridor. ### Behind enemy lines Back at the Colossus, Neeku tries to contact Kaz and Yeager. He informs Captain Doza and Venisa that they have lost their signal completely. Torra Doza announces that she is going to investigate and suggests taking Hype and Freya with her. Her father counters that they will wait for them to respond and that he will make his decision from there. When Venisa asks what if they don't respond, Doza remains silent, but firm. As stormtroopers pursue Kaz and Yeager, Tierny warns the crew that they have Resistance operatives aboard and issues a Code Red alert. Pyre says that they have tracked down the Colossus and says that there is nowhere else for them to run. Tierny says he better hope so or they will lose both their heads. Pyre orders the ship to set a course for the Barabesh system. Meanwhile, Rucklin pleads his innocence and denounces Tam as a traitor. Tam replies that he is not helping himself. Rucklin tells the stormtroopers that they are making a big mistake. An executioner trooper tells him to keep moving. Rucklin says that he is on their side and that they are going to catch the Colossus because of him. One of the stormtroopers strikes him with a rifle, but Tam speaks up for him. Just then, they catch sight of Kaz running past. Yeager shoots the stormtroopers behind her and tells Tam to get down. After shooting down the executioner troopers, Yeager frees Tam and tells her that they have to keep moving. They are soon joined by Kaz. Yeager shoots down the stormtroopers pursuing him and the three are about to leave. However, Rucklin gets up and says that he told them where the Colossus is and that they have already lost. Tam punches him in the face, knocking him unconscious. Yeager asks if this is true and Tam tells them they have to run. ### A desperate mission Back on the Colossus, Torra is growing impatient and says that they have to go to Castilon to help. Venisa admires her daughter's courage, but says that they can't let her go. Captain Doza decides to have their friends go with Torra. Venisa thinks its is too risky for everyone aboard the Colossus. Captain Doza recognizes that it is risky, but says that they should make everyone aware of the risk. Doza tells Neeku to gather everyone on the Colossus at Aunt Z's Tavern. As the Thunderer travels through hyperspace, Tam, Kaz, and Yeager try to flee down a turbolift, but find that it has been locked down. Kaz contacts CB-23 and tells her to activate turbolift G-27. CB-23 finds a network terminal and manages to activate the turbolift in time for Kaz and his friends to flee down the lift. CB-23 tells them that they are already in hyperspace. Tam says that it is only a matter of time before they reach the Colossus. Yeager says that it doesn't look good, but reminds them that they are Team Fireball and says they can figure it out. Kaz says they have to warn them. Tam comes with an idea to go to engineering and reroute a subspace frequency with CB's help. She says they can use the frequency to warn the Colossus. Yeager warns that this would attract the attention of the First Order. Kaz knows the risk, but says that it is worth saving their friends. Tam says that this is the least she can do after what she has done. Kaz tells CB to meet them in engineering. Aboard the bridge, a stormtrooper tells Pyre and Tierny that DT-533 has escaped with the Resistance that they were last seen at Turbolift G27. Pyre says he thought all turbolifts were locked down. The stormtrooper says that the lifts were tampered with. ### A town meeting At Aunt Z's Tavern, several Colossus residents including Kel, Eila, Jooks, Hype Fazon, and Synara San gather for the town meeting. Synara asks what is going on, but Aunt Z responds that they are here because Captain Doza ordered them to be here. Grevel says that if Captain Doza is here to give them orders, he should come down and give them himself. Doza replies that he is not here to give orders. He understands that they have lived here for many years and that it is has been difficult, but is nothing compared to running from the First Order. Grevel blames Kaz for their troubles with the First Order. Doza counters that without Kaz's help, they would all be working in prison camps or worse. When Aunt Z asks what Doza is asking from them, the Captain explains that Kaz and Yeager went to rescue one of their own, Tam Ryvora. He says that they haven't heard from them since. Aunt Z asks if he wants them to fight. Doza replies that he is asking them to help their friends. Several Colossus residents think Captain Doza is out of his mind. When Synara asks where are they, Doza thinks that they might be trapped aboard a Star Destroyer. Flix says that he is out while Al and Jooks think that it is too dangerous. Grevel also doesn't want to get involved. The Dozas have a look of despair. ### Into the engineering deck Meanwhile, Kaz, Tam, and Yeager storm the engineering deck and take out the two First Order security droids manning it. Tam tells them that they need to get to the bottom of the engine core to send their subspace frequency. Kaz is daunted, but Tam says that is the only way they can transmit their signal without getting it bypassed. They are soon joined by CB as they climb down to the depths of the engine room. Near the bottom, they are spotted by two stormtroopers. Yeager shoots them down and one of the stormtroopers falls down into the pit. Yeager says he will get down to get the signal out. A stormtrooper reports a security breach in engineering and Commander Pyre issues orders to lock down the engineering level. Pyre leads the other stormtroopers to engineering. Later, Neeku receives a transmission. Meanwhile Captain Doza is trying to calm the civilians by telling them that he is not asking them to join the Resistance. Flix thinks that going head on with a Star Destroyer is insane. Orka agrees and says that they are still recovering from the damage they took the last time the First Order found them. Jooks says they don't have enough pilots to protect the station, but Hype counters that everyone of his Aces are worth a dozen tie pilots. Neeku arrives with the datapad. Neeku informs Captain Doza they have an incoming transmission from Kaz and plays it to the crowd. Torra addresses the crowd and says that Kaz, Yeager, and Tam are part of the Colossus and that they are all family. Bolza Grool says that it is too dangerous. ### Kaz's message Kaz tells Captain Doza and the crowd that their rescue mission went wrong and warns them that the First Order is coming for them and that they need to get away. Grevel thinks they should run while they still can and Al agrees. Tam then addresses the crowd. A Gotal calls her a traitor. Tam apologizes for making a terrible mistake and for putting them at risk. She implores the Colossus to escape before the First Order arrives. As First Order stormtroopers close in on them, Kaz tells the Colossus residents to save themselves before the signal terminates. All the Colossus residents including Torra, Flix, and Orka are saddened. Aunt Z speaks up and says that they have to help Kaz, Yeager, and Tam. Her droid Glich and Opeepit also agree. Grool says no more running while Al decides they should take action. Synara says they should help their friends. Aunt Z asks how they should fight back and Venisa says she has some experience with that. Torra quips that they won't know what hit them while Neeku says Kaz's catchphrase of let's "blast some buckets." While exchanging fire with the stormtroopers, Tam leads the group into the maintenance hatch. A stormtrooper informs Commander Pyre that the Resistance fighters have entered the maintenance hatch as he had planned. Kaz and his friends reach a hangar where a shuttle is waiting. However, the trio are ambushed by Pyre, who orders them to drop their weapons. The trio are surrounded by stormtroopers. Pyre orders his troops to take them to the bridge. CB-23 manages to slip back into the maintenance hatch. ### Preparing for war Back on the Colossus, Flix and Orka assemble a blaster as the Colossus residents prepare for their rescue mission. Several gorgs ride buckets. The Colossus residents set up gun positions in the marketplace as the hatch opens. Commander Doza, her squadron, and all the Aces including Bucket prepare their starfighters for the confrontation with the Thunderer. On the bridge, 4D-M1N informs Captain Doza that their cannons are online and ready. Neeku admits that he is terrified, but Doza reassures him he knows the feeling well. Meanwhile on the bridge of the Thunderer, Pyre leads Kaz, Yeager, and Tam to Agent Tierny. Tierny says she is impressed by her adversaries' tenacity, but says it would soon come to an end. Tierny asks Tamara how did she fail her and says that she made Tam a pilot and gave her purpose and everything she wanted. When she asks what Yeager gave him that she could not, Tamara replies that he gave her a family. Pyre tells Kaz that it is amusing that his efforts amounted to nothing. He says they will be arriving at the Colossus soon. Kaz responds that they have already warned them and that the Colossus will be long gone by the time he gets there. Just then, they exit hyperspace. Kaz is horrified that the Colossus is still there. ### Standing their ground Commander Pyre orders them to launch all fighters and to prepare cannons for open fire. Tierny tells her prisoners that they will now get to watch their "family" perish. The Aces and Jade Squadron fly towards the Thunderer with a modified shuttle. Venisa says that they are flying towards the engines. She orders Jade Squadron to focus ion bombs on the panels near the thrusters, hoping to take them out. The Thunderer dispatches a swarm of TIE fighters to meet the Colossus fighters and Resistance. Hype boasts to his Aces that one Ace is worth a dozen TIEs. Griff Halloran says they will find out soon enough. A dogfight ensues and several TIE fighters are shot down. Bucket flies the Fireball while Torra flies the Blue Ace. She shoots down some fighters that are pursuing the Fireball. The Aces fire on the Thunderer's engines, but Griff says they are unable to penetrate since their shields are still up. Venisa tells him to do what he can. Meanwhile, CB-23 sneaks to the shield generator and accesses a network terminal. Pyre informs Tierny that the enemy is trying to attack their thrusters. Tierny is confident they will never breach the shields and tells Pyre to prepare a boarding party. CB-23 is also able to listen to the First Order communications as she continues to work. The Thunderer begins to bombard the Colossus. 4D informs Doza that their attacks have had little effect on the Thunderer's shields while theirs have decreased to 30 percent. Meanwhile, Venisa urges the Aces including Freya Fenris
The concluding two-part story, "The Escape," wraps up Star Wars Resistance's second season. It was initially broadcast on the Disney Channel on January 26, 2020. ## Official description Kaz and Yeager undertake an attempt to liberate Tam from the clutches of the First Order, all while endeavoring to avoid capture aboard a Star Destroyer. Concurrently, the Colossus grapples with a dire situation, confronting an apparently insurmountable choice. ## Plot summary ### Devastation on Aeos Prime The episode commences with the Thunderer's journey through hyperspace. Tamara Ryvora and Jace Rucklin retire to their living space to unwind. Tam expresses her bewilderment at the incessant demands placed upon them by the First Order. Rucklin responds, alluding to whispers of a forthcoming major operation, implying the First Order's need for universal participation. Upon Tam's insistence for specifics, Rucklin alludes to the presence of scattered pockets of resistance spread throughout the system. Suddenly, alarms sound, prompting them to rush towards a viewport. They observe the Thunderer's arrival in orbit above the planet Aeos Prime. Tam questions the reason for their return to Aeos. On the planet's surface, several Aeosians observe a squadron of fourteen Star Destroyers converging on the planet. The Resurgent-class Star Destroyers initiate an orbital bombardment of Aeos Prime's terrain, demolishing the vicinity where the Aeosian village that had aided the Resistance was situated. Tam is overwhelmed with dismay, yet Rucklin voices his satisfaction, asserting that the "subversives" received their due punishment. Tam counters, emphasizing the presence of innocent people among the victims. Rucklin retorts that they harbored lawbreakers, thereby diminishing their innocence. He reminds Tam of her rank as Squadron Leader and the necessity of embracing such realities. Tam abruptly departs, leading Rucklin to inquire about her intended destination. ### Tam's resolution Tam seeks refuge in her quarters, only to be trailed by a First Order MSE-6 series repair droid identified as 5-L. Initially, she directs the droid to postpone a system enhancement, citing her current engagement. The droid extends an antenna. Tam reconsiders, instructing the droid to remain in place. Subsequently, she instructs it to proceed with the system upgrade. Preventing the mouse droid from leaving, she confines it within her room and proceeds to open it. She reassures 5-L that it is rendering her a valuable service. Following the restoration of the droid's systems, she unveils her intention to employ 5-L to facilitate her escape. ### The Supreme Leader's fury In another location, Commander Pyre and Agent Tierny confer with General Armitage Hux via holoprojector. Tierny reports the successful suppression of the Aeos system, affirming the eradication of any Resistance presence within the sector. General Hux exits the communication, and Supreme Leader Kylo Ren assumes control, shifting focus to the remaining Resistance element in the sector, namely the Colossus. Pyre and Tierny kneel in deference. A visibly anxious Tierny concedes that its precise whereabouts remain unknown but assures that they are actively formulating a solution. Ren rebukes Tierny for her extensive history of failures, cautioning against tolerating any Resistance cell, irrespective of its scale. He threatens to replace them should they prove inadequate. Tierny acknowledges their comprehension, but Ren dissents, employing the Force to telekinetically extract their blasters from their respective holsters. He then compels them to stand and aim their weapons at one another. Ren demands confirmation of their understanding, which Tierny and Pyre promptly provide. A chastened Pyre proposes to Tierny an immediate escalation of their endeavors. ### Tam's change of heart Following Pyre and Tierny's departure from Tierny's office, Tam and 5-L covertly infiltrate the chamber. Tam aids 5-L in navigating the blast door, expressing her gratitude. Tam proceeds to ascend Tierny's desk and retrieve her comlink. Hearing approaching voices, she instructs the droid to seek concealment. Tam successfully evades detection, however, 5-L is unable to do so before Tierny's return. While Tierny remains engrossed with her datapad, Tam seizes the opportunity to flee. Tierny notices 5-L and inquires whether the system enhancement has been completed. The droid emits a beep before departing, and Tierny closes the door. Outside, Tam carries 5-L into a different chamber, revealing her need for one additional favor from the mouse droid. She utilizes one of the droid's power cells to activate her comlink, hoping for a positive outcome. ### A coded communication At the Colossus, Kazuda Xiono and Neeku Vozo are engaged in repairing the Fireball with assistance from CB-23. CB-23 provides Kaz with a tool. Neeku requests the electrostatic discharge coupling from Kaz, who complies, earning Neeku's commendation. Neeku expresses admiration for Kaz's enhanced mechanical prowess. Kaz acknowledges learning from both Neeku and Tam. Jarek Yeager praises their collaborative effort and offers his assistance. Kaz suggests it will be reminiscent of "old times." Neeku reminds Kaz of Tam's past reprimands for installing accelerator rods within deccelerator pods, followed by Kaz's subsequent electrocution. Bucket interjects with a witty remark, yet Kaz laments the absence of those days and Tam. Abruptly, Kaz's comlink emits a sequence of static beeps. Neeku identifies it as a coded transmission he had devised, a mechanic's code employed by him and Tam to discuss Kaz's mechanical shortcomings without his awareness. Neeku and Kaz soon deduce that it is a coded message originating from Tam, containing a code indicative of an emergency situation. Upon Kaz's inquiry regarding its content, Neeku elucidates that Tam is requesting a rendezvous in three cycles at Bibo's location on Castilon. Neeku expresses his yearning for Bibo. Kaz questions Neeku's certainty in this interpretation. Neeku acknowledges that the message is incomplete, including information about the First Order, and that the signal exhibits considerable weakness. Kaz swiftly concludes that Tam intends to defect from the First Order and reunite with them on Castilon. ### Obtaining authorization Yeager advocates for caution, suspecting a potential trap. Kaz contends that the Colossus remains secure in its present location, situated halfway across the galaxy. To ascertain the message's authenticity, Kaz volunteers to undertake a solo journey to Castilon. Yeager insists on accompanying Kaz, yet emphasizes the necessity of securing Imanuel Doza's consent. Kaz anticipates no impediment, presuming Captain Doza will empathize given his own prior experiences. However, Captain Doza deems Kaz irrational and believes it to be a deception. Kaz concedes the possibility but inquires as to why Tam would personally establish contact utilizing Neeku's code. Kaz posits that Tam is prepared to abandon the First Order owing to a shift in her convictions. Yeager reminds Captain Doza of his own defection from the Empire. Jade Leader and Commander Venisa Doza assert that they would undertake any degree of risk to guarantee Torra Doza's secure return under comparable circumstances. Captain Doza reluctantly acquiesces, yet instructs Kaz and Yeager to utilize the First Order shuttle to avert undue attention and to sustain open communication on a secure frequency. Venisa conveys her hope that the Force be with them. ### A "training exercise" Returning to the
to continue their assault on the rear thrusters. ### The Tables Turn CB-23 succeeds in disabling the shields of the Thunderer. An officer on the bridge alerts Tierny that their shields are down, but Tierny commands him to reactivate them. The officer responds that he is unable to, as Kaz, Yeager, and Tam exchange knowing glances. Simultaneously, 4D informs Captain Doza that the Thunderer's shields are offline, and Doza relays this information to the Aces and Jade Squadron. Under Venisa's command, the Aces and Jade Squadron initiate a full-scale attack on the Thunderer's engines. Following this, Captain Doza instructs 4D to open fire on the Thunderer, but Neeku objects, pointing out that Kaz, Yeager, and Tam are still on board. Doza insists that they must trust that the trio will escape in time. Consequently, the Colossus joins the assault, bombarding the now vulnerable Thunderer. Seizing the opportunity, Yeager, Kaz, and Tam manage to break free from their stormtrooper guards. Yeager shoots Tierny in the hand. Tam urges them to disable the controls and fires at the dashboards in the crew pits. Kaz, Yeager, and Tam make their escape via a turbolift, accompanied by CB-23. The Aces and Jade Squadron detonate several engines, while stormtroopers board their Atmospheric Assault Landers under Pyre's observation. Upon reaching the troop hangar, Tam spots a transport and emphasizes the need to reach it quickly. While traversing a bridge, Tam instructs CB to lower them onto a crane. CB-23 utilizes her grappling cable to access the crane's controls. Kaz and the others begin their descent, but an explosion from a ruptured engine causes their grappling cable to snap, sending them plummeting. CB-23 manages to catch them before they fall. Meanwhile, Tierny informs Pyre that their shields are compromised and that the prisoners have escaped the bridge. ### The Fight for Freedom Kaz and Tam land on a stack of canisters, drawing Pyre's attention. Yeager directs CB to lower them. The Resistance fighters engage Pyre and his stormtroopers in a firefight. Yeager shoots a crane lifting cargo, causing the cargo to fall and crush Pyre's stormtroopers, resulting in an explosion. Yeager orders them to escape. Simultaneously, Atmospheric Assault Landers approach the Colossus. A turbolaser emplacement destroys one of the troop landers, but two successfully land their stormtroopers in the Colossus marketplace. The defenders, including Mika Grey and Aunt Z, retreat behind blast doors. Back in the Thunderer's hangar, Pyre regains consciousness and pursues Kaz, Tam, Yeager, and CB-23. He fires at a box of munitions, triggering an explosion. Kaz finds himself pinned down by a box. Torra contacts him via comlink as Pyre advances on him, wielding a BL-155 Laser ax. Kaz struggles to reach his ax, but it is out of reach. Just before Pyre can execute him, CB-23 uses her grappling cable to snatch his ax. Pyre retaliates, attacking CB with his laser ax and incapacitating her, causing her to short circuit. However, Kaz retaliates, attacking him from behind with another laser ax. Kaz carries CB and consoles her, promising to get her repaired. Kaz reunites with Tam and Yeager as they evacuate aboard an Atmospheric Assault Lander. Kaz contacts Torra and informs her that they are escaping on a First Order transport and instructs her not to fire on them. Meanwhile, three stormtroopers pursue Jooks and Mika through the Colossus's corridors. However, Bolza intervenes, grabbing one of the stormtroopers and throwing him into his comrades. Simultaneously, Opeepit pushes his floor sweeper into the path of two stormtroopers, causing them to fall. Aunt Z and Glitch then eliminate them with gunfire. Opeepit celebrates. ### The Demise of the Thunderer Aboard the Star Destroyer, Tierny receives a transmission from Supreme Leader Ren. Tierny informs Ren that she has the Colossus within her grasp, but requests reinforcements. Ren, however, is aware of her failure and informs her that the First Order does not tolerate weakness. Tierny acknowledges this, but the leader of the Knights of Ren disagrees and kills her with a Force choke. Venisa instructs her pilots to make a final attack on the Thunderer's engines. The engines explode as Hype cheers. Commander Pyre is killed as the Thunderer explodes, while Kaz and his companions escape in their transport. Captain Doza and the bridge crew witness the Thunderer's destruction. The Colossus residents, including Aunt Z, Bolza Grool, Opeepit, Garma, Buggles, Mika Grey, Kel, Eila, and Grevel, also celebrate their victory. ### Tamara's Return Home Kaz, Yeager, and Tam arrive back aboard the Colossus with the Aces and Jade Squadron. Kaz welcomes her back to Yeager's repair shop, while CB-23 and Bucket walk down the gangplank together. Tam also reunites with Venisa and Torra. Tam asks Venisa for permission to come aboard, which she grants without hesitation. Venisa declares that this is her home. Neeku soon joins them and embraces Tam. Neeku expresses his joy at seeing her, stating that they have a significant amount of maintenance work to catch up on. He assures her that things will be much easier and more efficient with her help. Tam apologizes, and Neeku responds that everyone makes mistakes. He forgives her, and Yeager takes them to Aunt Z's Tavern. As they walk past Aunt Z's Tavern, a droid is clearing the dead bodies of the fallen stormtroopers. Upon seeing the tavern in ruins, Tam expresses her dismay, but Aunt Z replies that it is the price of freedom. She serves Kaz and his friends drinks, but jokes that the prices have increased. Tam apologizes to her friends and admits that she was terrified. Yeager reassures her that she was the bravest of them all. Kaz claims that he was brave, but Tam insists that he has always been brave. Captain Doza, Venisa, and Torra enter the tavern with the Aces and Jade Squadron. Aunt Z serves them drinks, and they all raise their glasses to "Team Colossus." The Dozas embrace each other, while Neeku hugs Kaz and Tam. Yeager watches with happiness in the background. ## Credits