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[ominous music playing]

[grumbles]

[clattering]

Whoa. Whoa. Whoa.

I thought this was the Aces’ Lounge,

home of the best pilots in the galaxy.

So why all the long faces?

Were you sleeping at our last fight?

The First Order nearly blew us all out of the sky.

What? Okay, so maybe we were barely defeated.

But come on. Guys.

Freya’s right, Hype.

Fighting the First Order is not like fighting pirates.

Which is why we’re adjusting.

Besides, it’s not like they’re gonna chase us forever.

[Griff] Oh, yes, they will.

I was with the Empire. I know how their kind thinks.

The First Order won’t stop until they’ve got

every one of us in detention cells.

[Captain Doza] I see you’re all concerned about the same things that I am.

You’ve all done a valiant job protecting this platform all these years.

But it is clear we’re outmatched by a new kind of enemy.

Thankfully, there are ways that we can prepare ourselves for this conflict.

Captain, what are you saying? That we run drills?

Ha! We’re Ace pilots. It doesn’t get better than us.

Yes, when it comes to racing, I agree with you.

But when it comes to ship-to-ship combat,

you have much to learn.

That’s why we are lucky to have a military trained pilot

and a Commander with many years of experience.

Allow me to introduce you to your new squadron leader,

Jarek Yeager.

And your newest member of the Ace Squadron.

Hey, guys.

Kaz? Wha--

Are you kidding me?

[dramatic music playing]

I’ll leave you all to get reacquainted.

Much appreciated, Captain Doza.

Yes.

It’s great to finally be on the same team, right, Hype?

Put it there?

All right, I’ll just... pull it back.

We’ll get there.

Oh, no, we won’t.

I mean, you may have gotten me out of a couple of tight spots,

but that doesn’t make you an Ace.

And as for you, "squad leader"...

I don’t remember signing up for the Resistance.

I’m not asking you to.

I’m asking you to protect our home,

like you’ve always done.

Do you want a repeat of last time?

Hype, if Yeager can make us better pilots,

we should give him a chance.

And since I’ve had years of combat training

with the New Republic Navy,

I’m happy to offer some pointers.

I was, actually, top of my class.

Yeah, well, Hype Fazon will always be at the top of this class.

[slurps]

And you’ll be at the bottom, Kaztastrophe.

[engines whooshing]

[Rucklin] Tam. Gaava. Come on!

New pilots are already at the bottom of the heap.

We’re running late!

Just stop complaining and move, Rucklin.

You were the one who couldn’t find your helmet.

[tense music playing]

I see some of us lack the professionalism to wear their complete uniform.

You haven’t earned the privilege of being seen.

[Tam] I’m sorry, Lieutenant Galek.

You are here to hone your skills as pilots.

My job is to train you.

Your job is to follow my commands.

Is that clear?

[all] Sir, yes, sir!

All pilots prepare your ships.

You will start your first exercise shortly.

[Tam clears throat] Lieutenant Galek?

DT-533 is it?

Yes, sir.

Did you not hear my command, cadet?

All pilots to your ships.

Move!

Yes, sir.

[dramatic music playing]

[rumbling]

[beeping]

[beeping]

[Bo] That’s my seat.

Oh. Apologies, Bo.

I will just eat my meal over here, with the droids.

Yay, I’m back in flight school.

I hope this isn’t boring.

We couldn’t brief somewhere nicer?

Like our hangar.

Quiet! I know you don’t want to be here,

and, believe me, it’s not my first choice either.

But this isn’t about what we want.

It’s about surviving.

So I thought it’d be best to get a sense of each other’s combat skills.

There’s an ice moon nearby.

It’s small, uninhabited, the perfect place for a skirmish.

We will disable all weapon systems on the ships

and use stun only during the training.

We’ll have two teams: Kaz and myself...

versus everyone else.

[laughs]

You can’t be serious, Yeager.

’Cause there’s no way you can beat all of us. [laughs]

Well, then I won’t have to wish you luck.

[dramatic music playing]

So... where is this great fighter pilot anyway?

They just told us to be ready.

You never know when the enemy is going to attack.

[Hype] Ha! Hype Fazon is always ready.

[Griff] Yeah, just make sure you help cover me.

When you’re in a battle, we gotta watch each other’s back.

[Hype] Hey, you watch my back.

[dramatic music continues]

I didn’t know Imperial pilots

were so concerned about one another, Griff.

Yeah. We weren’t. That’s why we lost.

Well, you better get ready to lose again because--

[Torra] Hype!

I thought I told you all to be prepared.

Like Griff said, we gotta cover each other.

[dramatic music continues]

Kaz, go high and swing out.

[beeping]

I got him.

[groans]

[dramatic music continues]

[beeping]

Oh! Freya’s locking onto me.

Draw her out; I’ll take her down.

[dramatic music continues]

[blasters firing]

Ugh!

Whoo-hoo!

Ugh! They’re taking us out fast.

I say we form up, too.

[Bo] Agreed.

[Hype] Whatever, just don’t crowd me.

[dramatic music continues]

[beeping]

[Torra] I’ve got him in my sights.

Wait, what?

Hype. That was my shot.

[Hype laughs] Rule number one:

There are no rules in war, Torra.

[engines whooshing]

Look out, Kaz. You’ve got a tail.

You wanna help with that, partner?

[Yeager] Just lead the way.

[dramatic music continues]

[rumbling]

[dramatic music continues]

What the?

Eyes open, Hype. Always.

[grumbles]

Okay, so now it’s my fault we were tagged out?

Yes! You broke up the formation.

He was being a good racer,

which makes him a bad combat pilot.

Racers only think about themselves.

But good combat pilots survive by working as a team.

Are you crazy?

I thought you wanted to make me a better pilot.

If you just want to chain me to these sea slugs,

forget it, I’m out!

Hey!

[beeping]

[grumbles]

[beeping]

Oh, yeah, you totally showed those moof brains.

[beeping]

Aunt Z, give me the spiciest drink you got.

On the house, pal.

Mmm! Uh, Z...

this is water.

Yeah, and if we don’t resupply soon,

I’m gonna start charging for it, too.

You got off easy this time.

Hey, Hype. Sticking to water?

That’s good. Hydration’s important.

Look, I just want to say you did what any cadet would.

Uh, not that I’m calling you a cadet,

or a rookie.

Um, I mean, I am, but, uh...

Okay, look. We don’t know each other very well, Hype,

but I believe we both wanna protect the Colossus, and--

You know what I believe?

I believe it’s your fault that Tam left.

And now that I’m getting to know you better,

I don’t blame her.

[stammering] I don’t know why you’re bringing Tam into this, but--

Okay, okay. You see this antenna twitching?

This means I’m upset. So leave.

All right. Uh, take it easy!

I’m going. I’m going.

[beeping]

[sighs] Hey, Torra.

[game beeping]

I don’t need a lecture from you either, Torra.

Even if I’m on your side no matter what?

Look, Hype, you want to stay? Great.

You want to leave? Fine.

That’s not gonna change what I think of you.

Really? You really mean that?

I mean, I thought you were mad at me just like everyone else.

I’m not mad at you.

In fact, you wanna know something?

I’m scared.

The pirates were one thing, but those First Order pilots...

they’re coming after you, me, and everyone on this platform.

Yeah, I know.

It’s just like the Empire when I was a kid.

I understand.

But think about it, Hype.

You already had a chance to run, and you came back.

And the fact is, we’re all stronger when we’re together,

and I’m stronger with you on my wing.

You really want a wingmate who doesn’t want to be a wingmate?

As long as it’s you.

But either way, it kind of works out for me.

If you leave, I’ll definitely be the best pilot

on the platform.

Now you’re just being nice.

First time for everything.

[engines whooshing]

Pilots, this will be a live-fire exercise.

There are no stun blasts in battle.

Whoever destroys the most drones will become squad leader.

Begin.

[Tam] All right, Tam, you’ve got this.

[dramatic music playing]

First point to DT-533!

If anyone else would like to impress me,

I suggest you try harder.

[Rucklin] You’re not the only one who’s gonna get a shot.

[blasters firing]

[dramatic music continues]

[Tam] Yes!

[Pyre] Lieutenant Galek, it seems our new recruits

are showing great promise.

Yes, sir.

DT-533 in particular is doing well.

[Pyre] Hmm. The volunteer...

The one whose comlink led us to the Colossus?

I’m pleased she’s proving herself to be useful

in more ways than one.

[whooshing]

[dramatic music playing]

[Tam] Sorry, Rucklin.

I’m going for the clean sweep.

[Rucklin] You can try.

[dramatic music continues]

[Rucklin] Agh! I’ve lost control!

[electricity crackling]

My controls are dead.

[Tam] Hang on.

[crackling]

[dramatic music continues]

[Tam strains]

[dramatic music continues]

[thud]

[Tam groans] Gotcha.

Ugh!

[Rucklin sighs] You lost your sweep, Tam.

[Tam] Yeah, but I didn’t lose you.

It’s almost a fair trade.

[Pyre] Fascinating, Galek.

It would seem your star pupil is quite the hero.

[Galek] Pilots, return to the hangar.

The exercise is complete.

All right, we’re gonna try this again.

I want three pairs, one wingmate and one lead.

This time focus on working together as a team.

Because the last pair standing wins.

[laughing]

So who has the honor of teaming up with me?

It’s true; Hype Fazon has returned!

Hold your applause.

[Torra] Hype.

Ugh. Look who’s back.

Yeah, where else was he gonna go?

Have you come to apologize?

Apologi-- [laughs]

No, but I have come to help you out.

Well, I’m glad to see you.

Oh I’m-- I’m glad to see you too.

-Hey. Watch it. -Oh, ah--

Uh, if you’re done, I’d like to get started.

All right, Kaz, you’ll be Hype’s lead on this one.

-Me? -Kaz?

Yeah, is that a problem for either of you?

[sighs] I hope you know what I’m doing.

[ominous music playing]

Remember, pilots,

we might be all that stands between the Colossus

and its total destruction.

We have to learn to get this right.

[beeping]

[Yeager] All right, begin.

[whooshing]

Just follow me and stay in sync.

Sir, yes sir, leader sir.

[dramatic music playing]

You’re a real natural.

I mean, not that I’m too bad myself but--

Okay, Kaz, let’s just only speak when we absolutely have to, okay?

[Kaz] Like now?

[Hype] No. Not like now.

Why would we talk now?

Because we’re being ambushed!

[dramatic music continues]

[beeping]

Come on, Griff. We got ’em.

[Griff] Ha, copy that.

Hey! What happened to being friends, Torra?

There are no friends in war, Hype.

[dramatic music continues]

[creature roaring]

[screams]

[gasps] What is that thing?

Hype, it’s on your six.

Wingmate? Ah! Where’s my wingmate?

Where’s my wingmate?

[dramatic music playing]

I can’t shake it! I can’t shake it!

I gotcha, Hype! Switching to lasers now.

[blasters firing]

[dramatic music continues]

[snarling]

What is that thing made of?

Our lasers aren’t even making a dent.

Everyone spread out.

If we can avoid it long enough, it’ll probably let us go.

And what exactly is that theory based on?

Nothing in particular, but it’s what I’ve got.

[dramatic music continues]

[roaring]

Well, it seems to like whatever you’ve got, Yeager.

It’s gaining on you.

[beeping]

[roaring]

[dramatic music continues]

Yeager! Hang on.

Are you trying to be funny?

Kaz, you’re supposed to be the experienced combat pilot.

What do we do?

[stammering] This isn’t the combat I was trained for.

[dramatic music continues]

[roars]

How can we get it to let Yeager go?

We can’t! We don’t have the firepower.

[bellowing]

Wait a minute. I think I got it.

[Freya] Let me guess, you want us to retreat?

Nope, but I’m gonna need my wingmate.

All right, what’s the plan, Hype?

[Hype] Our target’s not gonna be the creature.

It’s gonna be the ice pillars.

Ooh, that’s brilliant.

Can somebody explain?

[Torra] We can’t hurt the creature, Bo,

but we can topple those ice pillars onto it.

[dramatic music continues]

Well, we’ve got to do something. I’m with you, Hype.

-[Torra] Me too. -[Griff] All right.

-[Bo] Let’s do it. -Yeager?

Just do it. Hurry!

[beeping]

[dramatic music continues]

Target the ice pillar up ahead.

Everyone shoot together on my mark.

Ready!

Fire!

[laser cannons firing]

[dramatic music continues]

[screeches]

-[all exclaim] -Yes!

We did it!

You know we did it!

Well, that wasn’t exactly what I had in mind for teamwork,

but it seems to have gotten the job done.

Let’s go home.

[valorous music playing]

Never thought I’d be so happy to see you.

Don’t mock the girl who saved your life, Rucklin.

I have to admit, I probably wouldn’t have done the same.

[Galek] And you shouldn’t have.

That little stunt cost you squadron leader, 533.

What? But I downed the most drones and helped a fellow pilot.

No, you risked the entire mission by breaking off the attack.

Your job was to destroy the enemy, not to rescue lesser pilots

who shouldn’t have survived on their own merit.

You embarrassed me in front of Commander Pyre.

Lieutenant. I’d-- I’d just like to say--

You say nothing.

Our Order is built on survival of the fittest.

If one pilot can’t do their duty

and they die serving the First Order, so be it.

The Order becomes stronger by culling the weak.

And it is your job to follow orders.

Do you understand, 533?

Sir, yes sir.

[dramatic music playing]

[all cheering and laughing]

All right, stop. Stop. [laughs]

It’s not like I saved everyone.

Just Yeager. [laughing]

I mean, that creature was no joke.

Its teeth were all nasty! [chuckles]

But you know what, I have to give credit where credit is due.

To my wingmates!

Torra and Kaz were right.

We make a mighty good team together,

even though I could’ve taken that creature myself.

[chuckles] I’m kidding.

I’m kidding, come on. I’m kidding!

And speaking of wingmates,

I want to officially welcome our newest member to the Aces,

Kazuda Xiono.

Come on. Get up here, man.

Yeah, you! Don’t be shy now! Get your butt over here!

[all exclaiming]

No longer a Kaztastrophe.

[laughs] At least not right now.

Aww. This makes me so happy.

[Kaz] Oh, I’m so proud of you, Hype.

Note the antenna.

[dramatic music playing]