Cinematic Adventures: Star Wars Episode IV: ANewHope

Han Solo and Chewbacca

An Imperial Star Destroyer headed toward the evil planet-like battle station the 'Death Star'. Eight Imperial senators and generals sit around a black conference table. Imperial stormtroopers stand guard around the room. Speaking before the group was Commander Tagge, a young, slimy-looking general.

"Until this battle station is fully operational we are vulnerable," Tagge informed. "The Rebel Alliance is too well equipped. They're more dangerous than you realize."

The bitter Admiral Motti twisted nervously in his chair.

"Dangerous to your Starfleet, Commander," Motti pointed out. "Not to this battle station!"

"The Rebellion will continue to gain a support in the Imperial Senate as long as..."

All heads suddenly turned as Commander Tagge's speech is cut short and the Grand Moff Tarkin, governor of the Imperial outland regions, entered. Following behind is his powerful ally, the Sith Lord, Darth Vader. All of the generals stand and bow before the thin, evil-looking governor as he takes his place at the head of the table. The Dark Lord stood closely behind him.

"The Imperial Senate will no longer be of any concern to us," Tarken announced. "I've just received word that the Emperor has dissolved the council permanently. The last remnants of the Old Republic have been swept away."

"That's impossible!" Tagge spoke, in shock. "How will the Emperor maintain control without the bureaucracy?"

"The regional governors now have direct control over territories. Fear will keep the local systems in line. Fear of this battle station."

"And what of the Rebellion? If the Rebels have obtained a complete technical readout of this station, it is possible, however unlikely, that they might find a weakness and exploit it."

"The plans you refer to will soon be back in our hands," Vader assured.

"Any attack made by the Rebels against this station would be a useless gesture, no matter what technical data they've obtained," Motti spoke. "This station is now the ultimate power in the universe. I suggest we use it!"

"Don't be too proud of this technical terror you've constructed," Vader advised. "The ability to destroy a planet is insignificant next to the power of the Force."

"Don't try to frighten us with your sorcerer's ways, Lord Vader. Your sad devotion to that ancient religion has not helped you conjure up the stolen data tapes, or given your clairvoyance enough to find the Rebels' hidden fort..."

All of a sudden, it all happened so fast. Lord Vader approached the man and lifted his hand slightly. All at once Motti felt his throat tighten, choking him, and he found himself clutching the collar of his uniform gasping for breath as his faced turned blue under Vader's spell.

"I find your lack of faith disturbing," Vader spoke simply.

"Enough of this!" Tarken ordered. "Vader, release him!"

"As you wish."

On command Vader released his force-like power over Motti and the man dropped to the desk, slowly recovering from that painful experience.

"This bickering is pointless," Tarken continued. "Lord Vader will provide us with the location of the Rebel fortress by the time this station is operational. We will then crush the Rebellion with one swift stroke."

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Meanwhile, along the wastelands of Tatooine, the two speeders stop before what remained of the huge Jawas' Sandcrawler. The Mane Six, Spike, Storm, Luke, and Ben walked amongst the smoldering rubble and scattered bodies. Spike used his newfound senses as a dog, sniffing the grounds to uncover any scent that could give away what happened.