[♪ string music playing]
[narrator] The planet Zenarita,
for many peaceful generations,
it prospered under the rule of its kings.
But with the rise of the Empire and its oppressive policies,
the royal family began to question the state of the galaxy,
leading to conflict.
Amidst the ensuing chaos,
the royal family found themselves imprisoned
for conspiracy against the Empire.
A puppet regime was subsequently established,
placing Zenarita directly under Imperial control.
Only one member of the royalty was able to evade capture,
Prince Arluu,
and the Empire is now in relentless pursuit of him.
[doors hissing]
[indistinct chatter]
[gasps]
[Chita] Ba'ken!
-[bangs on table] -The systems on my ship won't turn on.
So, what's the deal?
Yeah, of course, they won't. I locked you out of them.
What?
Hey, quit screwin' around! Go, unlock it right now!
Happy to.
Just as soon as you pay for those refurbished thrusters.
-That's when you get your ship back. -I already paid you.
That was the old price for parts and labor.
-It's twice that now. -What?
It was already a rip-off, and now you're asking for more?
[Ba'ken] Things are dicey out there.
-Costs went up. -Bantha dung!
Easy there.
If you wanna complain,
then why don't you take it up with the Empire?
[stutters]
What's wrong?
You wouldn't happen to be in trouble with the Empire, would you?
[groans] As if you weren't the one who got me that job in the first place.
Huh? What are you talking about?
[spits] Well, in any case, I didn't do anything wrong.
You sleemo!
-[blaster clicks and powers up] -[gasps]
[Chita stutters]
[blaster clicks and powers down]
Listen, Chita,
I haven't sold you out to the Empire because I'm a nice guy,
and I respect your skills.
Just pay up and I'll unlock your ship's systems.
[Chita grunting and stuttering]
But you better hurry.
Even if I don't blow the whistle on you,
it's only a question of time before the Empire finds you.
[Chita exhales]
[door opening]
[Gleenu] Pardon me.
You seem to be in a bit of trouble there.
And you are?
Someone who may be of help to you depending on where this chat leads.
[Chita] Go on.
Perhaps we can strike a deal.
I overheard your conversation
and would be more than willing to cover your shortfall upfront
in exchange for the transport of certain cargo.
-Ah! A job, huh? [gasps] -Yes.
And 10,000 credits upon delivery.
Ten thousand?
Really? The cargo must be pretty important then.
Yes.
So, what is it? And where's it going?
Two people.
And the destination is any system outside of Imperial control.
Yeah? Problems with the Empire?
Yes. Very much like your own.
Sounds like we're in the same boat.
Okay.
It's a deal.
Goghzun, we've got a job so get back to the ship.
We're gonna be transporting two passengers off Zenarita.
They're paying us 10,000 credits.
Yeah, it's a pretty risky job all right. I'll fill you in when I see you.
-[Sakiyan] A 100,000? That's crazy! -Huh?
[Twi'lek] So, they raised Prince Arluu's bounty again.
Still, I really doubt he's walking around in that royal getup.
Who knows what he looks like under all of that?
[Twi'lek sighs] I hope you are right.
[engine roaring]
[Chita] Hmm?
[whispers indistinctly]
Goghzun, what are you doing?
[Goghzun chittering]
Huh?
[yelps]
-[groans] -[Goghzun chittering]
[Chita grunting]
-[Goghzun chittering] -[grunting]
[Goghzun chittering]
[grunting in frustration]
[Gleenu] Is something the matter?
Hmm.
[stormtrooper] Everything's quiet at the port.
Proceed on your scheduled patrols...
It would be wise if we didn't linger here for too long.
[Chita] Mmm? [sighs]
[Gleenu] I have received confirmation that your ship's systems are unlocked now.
But it would appear that reaching it will be quite the difficult task.
-Also, we have one more problem. -Another one?
I hate to break it to you, but my co-pilot just bailed on us.
-[young man] I can take his place. -Huh?
I have a pilot's license.
Specifically for Republic Cruisers.
Might that be of any use?
Yeah, I think that'll work.
You've flied Republic cruisers?
This young man is an aspiring pilot.
And he's the other person you'll be transporting.
It's a pleasure to meet you.
Hmm. Same here.
[Gleenu] Now, we only need a way to board the ship.
Well, marching right in would get us killed.
It'd be a different story if we had a Jedi.
Unfortunately, the Jedi are no more.
I know.
They all got purged after some failed takeover attempt, right?
[Gleenu] So says the Empire.
[chuckles] Don't buy it either?
-[young man] I've got it. -Hmm?
I believe that we may be able to gain entry into Hangar Bay 51
through the maintenance tunnels.
-[Chita grunting] Really? -I know the path well.
I often used it to sneak out
or rather to sneak in for some additional piloting practice.
[Chita] Sounds good. Lead the way.
We should hurry.
[droid warbling]
[bounty hunter] Heh.
[droid warbling]
-[mother] Please, hold on! Wait a minute. -[young man] What?
What's going on?
-Let's find out. -Hey, wait!
It's the Empire.
-It's not smart for you to be here, kid. -Why not?
They're goin' out there and arresting everyone around your age.
Anyone who looks like Prince Arluu. And you fit the bill.
Huh?
[mother stutters] Oh. You've got the wrong person.
That's my son you're taking.
-How can he be the Prince? -Dreadful.
It's just a normal day for the Empire.
We better get out of here.
[gasps]
-[groans] -Mother!
Hey, why'd you push her?
-[stormtrooper 1] Do not resist. -Don't shoot him, please.
[stormtrooper 1] Hey. Hey. Away!
[mother groaning]
-Mother! -[stormtrooper 1] Enough of this.
Stop this!
[panting]
-[young man grunting] -[stormtrooper 1 groaning]
-[Chita gulps] -[both grunting]
-[grunting] -[groaning]
-[stormtrooper 2 panting] Dank! -Watch out!
-[young man] Huh? -[stormtrooper 2 groans]
Hmm.
[young man scoffs]
Everyone, I suggest you stay back.
[people clamoring]
[stormtrooper 1 breathing heavily]
[groaning]
[stormtrooper 2] We've encountered resistance,
-send backup... -[blaster shot]
[stormtrooper 2 groans]
-[blaster shot] -[yelps]
[gasping and stuttering]
[stormtrooper 2 panting]
-[crowd cheering] -Huh?
-[Chita laughs] -[blaster shot]
-Thank you. -Are you hurt?
No. Thank you. I'm fine.
[son] You guys were amazing.
I can't believe my eyes. Prince Arluu?
-Uh... Huh? -[young man sighs]
-I am. -[Chita exclaims]
-[son stutters] -[Chita] Huh?
[Chita grunting and stuttering in bewilderment]
-Highness? -I refuse to lie to them.
You have to leave now.
[son] My mother's right. They'll be back before long.
But what of you?
Don't worry, we can manage.
-[distant thudding] -[all gasping]
-[mechanical whirring] -[thudding continues]
-[all gasp] -[man 2] Hey!
-Use this to get away! -Thanks a lot!
[panting]
Please, go.
[Arluu] Hmm.
[Chita] Hang on.
I never guessed you were the prince this whole time.
Head for the walker.
-What? -We need to lead it away.
Respectfully, that's not smart.
I insist.
[groans in frustration] If you say so.
-[engine revving] -[all gasp]
[laser cannon firing]
Looks like we lost it.
-[engine roaring] -[all gasp]
[launcher fires]
[all groaning]
Who the hell is that guy?
Unfortunately, it's a bounty hunter.
[grunting]
He is rather quick.
Quit complimenting him and sit down!
What's your plan?
-We jump. -[Arluu and Gleenu] Jump?
[all grunt]
-[Chita grunting] -[Arluu whimpers]
[speeder engine turns off]
Yeah!
-Huh? -[all yell]
-[Chita grunting] -[Arluu grunts]
[Arluu grunts in pain]
Are you hurt?
-We're all right. -[speeder bike engine drones]
-[bounty hunter] Are you Prince Arluu? -I am.
[stormtrooper 1 grunting] What?
-[blaster fire] -[both groaning]
[bounty hunter] He's mine.
You're worth more alive.
Why don't you just come along quietly?
-I refuse. -[bounty hunter] Figures.
Things aren't looking too good right now.
Stay back, both of you.
What's your plan?
-We break through. -We break through?
Allow me.
-[Chita gasps] -[Arluu hesitates]
-[Gleenu] Hmm. -[Arluu] Hmm.
[♪ suspenseful music playing]
[lightsaber hums]
-[bounty hunter gasps] -[blasters powering up]
[bounty hunter grunting]
-[Chita grunts] -[Arluu exhales]
[Chita] Where'd he go?
-It would appear he fled. -Huh?
Does this mean you're a...
Those explosions have likely alerted other troopers.
Yeah, you're right.
Let's go.
This way. Huh?
[door closing]
[♪ dramatic music playing]
[beeping]
-I'm sorry. -[Chita] Hmph.
[engine whirring]
All systems are good. You got this?
It's an older model.
-I've never flown one, but it'll do. -Stellar!
[♪ triumphant music playing]
[bounty hunter] Huh?
Something's on our rear.
It's the bounty hunter who fled, I'd wager.
[grunts] He's stubborn. Not bad.
But we should be able to shake him off when we hit hyperspace.
-I don't think that will work. -Why not?
An Imperial Star Destroyer is blocking our flight path.
What? How'd they find us so fast?
The bounty hunter undoubtedly alerted them.
Bantha dung!
All right, that's way too big to avoid.
We'll just slip around the rear.
-We can't do that. -Why not?
We should just change course for now.
Guess we've got no choice.
-Missiles! -[grunts]
-They're locking on. -I know!
[explosion]
Nicely done.
Too easy.
TIE fighters, incoming.
-[cannons firing] -[engines roaring]
-More missiles. -I'll put 'em to use.
-Full power to engines! -[both grunting]
[starship whooshes]
[bounty hunter grunting]
Way too slow.
[♪ triumphant music playing]
[sighs deeply]
[chuckles softly]
[exhales]
[gasps]
Did you honestly intend to leave without even so much as a goodbye?
Gleenu, I...
That's fine.
Can I at least convince you to accept your payment?
You plan to take Zenarita back.
You'll need money for that, right?
-I suppose so. -To tell the truth,
the Empire also made a mess of my planet and my family right along with it.
It was awful.
I guess you aren't the only ones holding a grudge.
So I see.
Gleenu, you're a Jedi, aren't you?
-That's all in the past now. -The past?
[Gleenu] On the day of that great betrayal,
I wasn't able to save my fellow Jedi.
I would have shared their fate if not for the King.
From then on, I made a vow I would serve Zenarita instead of the Jedi Order.
I had no choice but to unseal my saber when we escaped.
-So please... -Hmm.
-[Gleenu] You're here at last. -Huh?
Thank you for delaying her departure, Gleenu.
[Chita groaning]
Don't be angry.
Besides, isn't it rather cold of you to leave without saying a word?
Oh. No, I wasn't trying to be cold or anything.
More to the point.
Hold on. What point?
I actually have another job for you.
What?
[Gleenu clears throat]
Perhaps you should rethink how you make this request.
-What? -Huh? Indeed.
Uh...
Chita, I need you now more than ever.
I want you to come with us.
I wish to liberate the youth of Zenarita
so they could join the Rebellion.
-And for that, we need a skilled smuggler. -[exhales and gasps softly]
Well, then, shall we go?
You got it.
[engine roaring]
[♪ adventurous music playing]