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[suspenseful music plays]

-[grunting] -[slurping]

Is that the best you got-- Come on!

Think you can take me?

Uhh!

-[thud] -Uhh!

Yeah, come on!

-[fighting continues] -[Griff] Ow, ow, ow!

[object shatters]

[Yeager] Oh, great, another fight.

Well, if it isn't Captain Doza and Yeager!

What do you want, Hype? We're a little busy right now.

Well, I'm glad you took time out of your busy schedule

to hear me out.

It's a bit dicey, but I have a solution to all of our problems!

Solution?

Well, as you can see,

the Aces are going crazy with nothing to do since you won't let us race.

We're trying not to draw attention to ourselves right now.

It's far too dangerous.

I know that! But if we can't race here,

-we just race somewhere else. -[object shatters]

My old friend Vranki has a deluxe

high-stakes racing circuit out in the Voxx Cluster.

Well, I understand how this solves your boredom problem,

but what does it do for us?

You've got six of the finest flying Aces in the galaxy here.

-[Griff] Come on! -We can make some

serious money at Vranki's Casino!

Oh. Well, we do need credits for supplies.

We're running low on everything.

And we all wanna race again, so... that fixes everything.

[sighs] Fine. We'll set course to your friend's casino.

But don't make me regret this decision.

Ha ha! You can count on me, Captain!

-Yes! Whoo! -Oh, that's just great.

Yeah!

[sweeping orchestration]

[Hype] Here we are-- The Voxx Cluster.

I still can't believe you learned to race in an asteroid field.

Yeah, well, out here you're either a great racer or you're a goner.

If we play this the right way and luck is on our side,

we can make some serious credits.

[dramatic music plays]

Who, exactly, is this Vranki guy again?

[engines whooshing]

[clang]

[mechanics whirring]

[door rumbles open]

Welcome, visitors, to Vranki's Hotel and Casino.

[Vranki] Well, well, well.

Isn't this a sight?

The notorious Hype Fazon has returned.

Hello...

Vranki.

[dramatic music plays]

Hype Fazon. Ha ha ha!

The greatest racer to come out of the Voxx Cluster.

I lost a real money-maker when you quit, Hype.

I bet you never found another pilot better than me,

huh, Vranki?

Ha ha ha ha! Yeah, you could say that.

-Oh! -Get over here, pal!

Ah, what a beautiful reunion.

Okay, okay, enough of that.

-Ugh! -Hands off the goods.

Oh! Now, now. I know what you're thinkin'.

But don't let my good looks intimidate ya.

Besides, I'm nothin' like the other Hutts you may have heard of.

But I'm exactly like those you've never heard of.

I am Vranki the Blue, proprietor, host, and promoter

of Vranki's Hotel and Casino.

Please follow us inside.

You're about to see the most happening casino around.

Last time I was here, there were so many people

we almost compromised the gravity!

Ha ha ha ha ha.

As you can see, I run a legitimate business.

Whether you're here for relaxation or excitement,

Vranki can accommodate.

[machine beeping]

Ah, well, looks like he can accommodate a lotta empty seats.

So much for the crowds of people.

Up, up, up!

We have guests!

[both screeching]

You have to excuse my staff.

Ever since the war broke out,

it's been rather quiet around here.

All the rich folk fled to Canto Bight!

Ughhhh!

[mild fanfare]

[both chittering, screeching softly]

-Eh? -[chittering continues]

[crunching]

-No idea what it is, but... -Mm, delicious!

-Oh, so good! -Mmm! Mmm! Mmm!

Did Hype tell you I was his first racing sponsor?

I always knew this kid would go far.

-[chuckles] -Racing is actually

what brings us here, Vranki.

Oh, really?

You have my attention.

Oh, well, we're just looking for a friendly race,

you know, make a few credits while we pass through the system.

-[device bubbling] -Ahh.

I'm always interested in a little... friendly racing.

[chuckles]

[suspenseful music plays]

[engines whooshing]

[booming]

[Vranki laughing]

Ohh... holo-games!

So new and shiny!

[game chiming, beeping]

Oh, this game is incredibly elaborate.

Oh, and the colors are pretty too!

So, Vranki, what are the stakes?

I been itchin' to compete.

Oh, ya have? Well... business has been slow.

But with a racer of your caliber to draw in the crowds...

I want you back, Hype.

You, the number one racer at the casino, me raking in millions of credits!

Wait, wait, wait! It was different in the past.

I don't wanna be a part of your gambling schemes anymore.

Well, all right. You wanna race, you wanna make money here,

you and your pilots are welcome to do so.

You win, you get your money.

You lose, you stay here and race for me.

And the money you make is mine.

Looks like you haven't changed a bit, Vranki.

Hype, I can't tell you what to do,

but I can tell you a Hutt can't be trusted.

We need the credits, but I can't afford to lose you.

I got this, Captain. Trust me-- I own this course.

I'll win us the money, and then we'll be on our way.

All right, Vranki. You got a deal.

Ha ha! Wonderful!

Twenty-five thousand credits for Hype Fazon.

Let the race begin!

Ha ha ha ha ha!

[dramatic music plays]

-[controls beeping] -Hype in position. Let's do this!

[engines rumbling]

This is a straight one-on-one race.

First racer to pass through the final hoop wins.

Hype's got this.

Straight run doesn't sound so hard.

Yeah. Except there's no such thing as a straight run in an asteroid field.

Racers on your mark.

[suspenseful music plays]

[TC-G3] In three, two,

one...

go!

[engine whooshing]

And they're off!

[exciting music plays]

[engines revving]

Might as well accept second place! Hype Fazon owns this--

Aah!

[exciting music plays]

-Whoo! -Go, champ!

[engines revving]

Ooh! Who is this racer?

I've never seen someone move that fast in this cluster.

'Cept me, of course.

[engines humming]

The racers are approaching the finish now!

[engines revving]

Ha ha! Time to bring it in!

[whoosh]

[suspenseful music plays]

What the--

Aaaaah!

[machine warbling]

Wait a minute! That's not fair!

[intense music plays]

[engines revving]

-No! -You're kidding, man!

And... Hype Fazon has lost the race!

Vranki wins!

Ha ha! Looks like I backed the right racer.

[overlapping chittering, chortling]

Vranki, you slimy, low-down dirty slug!

-You cheated! -Wha-- Hey!

How dare you call me slimy.

You didn't say I'd be racing a droid!

Gotta be ready for anything, Hype.

Racing is a dangerous business.

And these droids are very resilient.

[chortling]

Are they, really?

Well, that's cheating, okay, Vranki?

Downright and dirty cheating.

Hutt, there's no way you're getting Hype.

Eh, a deal's a deal. Hmph.

That's it-- We're not going to play by some cheater's rules.

We're leaving right now.

I wouldn't do that if I were you...

[growling]

[Vranki] Ha ha ha ha.

You come to my casino, you play by my rules.

Besides, my security hasn't had a good meal in a while.

[both snarling]

I don't think he's bluffing.

[sighs] Looks like we have no other choice.

I'll do what I can to renegotiate.

-[beeping, whirring] -Hello, friends.

I would not recommend playing the games here.

The algorithms have been modified so it is almost impossible to win.

Yeah, no kidding!

Looks like it's been modeled after the same race course that's out there.

Pshhh. The same dirty tricks Vranki's droids use too.

Wait a minute.

Neeku, do you think the droids out there and these games are somehow connected?

Perhaps. If these holo-games

and the racers share the same droid brain core,

then I believe so.

But there may be some trial and error to figure it out.

Do you think you could hack into the system

and figure out a way to beat those cheaters?

I suppose they might be programmed in a similar way,

as they appear to share the same logistical patterns.

[bright music plays]

That's absurd-- I'm not wagering the Colossus!

It's out of the question!

Well, sure! It's old and worn.

But I could remodel it into a space-farin' casino.

-Yeah! -Vranki, we need a chance

to win Hype back-- This isn't fair!

Life isn't fair!

Maybe we can up the stakes a little.

How 'bout this--

You can send in any one of your racers to go against my droids.

If you win, you get Hype back.

If you lose, I keep that racer and their ship-- No questions asked.

Absolutely not!

I can't afford to lose any more of my pilots.

Captain Doza, can I speak with you for a moment?

[whispers] Okay, Captain, all we have to do is...

-[continues indistinctly] -Mm-hmm.

And he found the algorithm.

I don't know...

I'm telling you, this is gonna...

Don't keep me waiting, Captain.

-Okay. -I have new Ace pilots to collect.

Very well.

If we win, we get Hype back.

If we lose, you get that Ace and their ship in addition to Hype.

Mm...

Ha ha ha ha ha!

Yes! Deal!

Start the preparations, TC.

We have a new race-- The Voxx Vortex 5000!

Did we all just lose our minds?

We're not losing anything here, Yeager.

Kaz and Neeku have a plan that will even the odds.

Are you absolutely sure about this?

No, but... we have no choice.

We have to get Hype back.

Besides, I trust the Aces can handle this.

There's no way we can handle this!

Those droid racers are fast,

and they don't care if they get smashed by an asteroid.

But we have our own advantage.

Neeku can determine the algorithm of Vranki's racers.

He'll be on the comm to guide us.

Kaz, are you telling me you based this whole bet on Neeku thinking a holo-game

and those droid racers are the same?

They don't have anything in common!

You know why, Kaz? Because it's a holo-game!

I trust Neeku, and I trust all of you.

The best of the best. We will get Hype back.

[squeals]

[liquid bubbling]

The Voxx Vortex is about to begin!

It's Freya Fenris versus Team Vranki!

Without using any weapons,

the first racer to reach the finish hoop... wins!

[dramatic music plays]

[beeping]

Racers on the ready.

Let's do this.

[TC-G3] And... go!

[engines whooshing]

[engines revving]

I'll make this quick, gang.

I don't have time to mess around!

[exciting music plays]

Frey, your opponent is approaching your left blind spot.

-[Neeku] Be cautious. -Got it-- He won't get past.

[intense music plays]

-Ohh! -[TC-G3] It appears Freya

is struggling to keep her lead!

Oh, you are not getting away with that!

[exciting music plays]

[engines revving]

No!

And Freya Fenris loses the race!

Team Vranki wins!

Oh, look at that.

Care to try another?

[engines revving]

[beeping]

[rhythmic beeping]

What are those? I do not under--

[gasps] Oh, no!

[Neeku] Bo! Magnetic mines, starboard!

What?

[engine whooshes]

[mines beeping]

[booming]

Ohh... uhh!

No, no, no, no!

Bo Keevil has also lost the race! Team Vranki wins yet again!

I thought you said no weapons.

What kind of race is this, Hutt?

The fun kind!

Like I said, anything can happen!

You're down three Aces, Captain.

How do ya think your precious Colossus will do

without half its defense force?

Ha. Don't worry, Aces. I got this.

[engines revving]

[engines revving continues]

Ha! Too easy.

According to my calculations, move 40 degrees port and punch it!

[engines thrumming]

[TC-G3] Griff is now taking the lead...

[metallic clank]

Oh, no, no, no, no! Do not punch it!

Obstacles directly ahead!

Obstacles?

-Ha ha ha ha ha. -[beeping]

[weapons pulsing]

[Neeku] Uh, angle up and bank left, Griff!

Yeah, easier said than done-- Uhh!

[lasers blasting]

[engines whooshing]

Looks like another Ace has lost to Team Vranki!

Ugh! Enough of this! I'm next.

I'm not going to let my daughter

wind up working for this bloated sack of slime!

Oh, whoa, whoa! This is your daughter?

I want in too. We'll do a relay race.

Me and Torra versus you and your droids.

Mmm... it is tempting.

But not a sweet enough deal.

Well, what about me, Kaz, and the Colossus?

The platform? Mmm, now you're talkin'!

You can't be serious.

Father, if we don't win this race, the platform is defenseless anyway.

We're not going to last out there!

-We have no choice. -[sighs] Very well.

But we only throw in the Colossus

if you throw in an additional 500,000 credits

to match the wager.

And you return all of my Aces.

It is a bit steep, but I like it.

You're on.

I know you and Kaz can do this.

[dramatic chords]

[chortling]

Kaz, this is the most complex game I have ever played!

Well, just remember, Neeku, it's not a game.

If we lose this next one, we lose for good.

But no pressure.

But I feel a tremendous amount of pressure.

[TC-G3] The stakes are higher than ever.

Kazuda Xiono and Torra Doza versus Team Vranki.

In three, two, one, go!

[engines humming]

[Neeku] Stay above this one, Torra.

Its flight path is erratic.

No droid pilot is as good as a real one.

What's this? Team Vranki can't keep up with Torra Doza!

[metallic clanking]

Evasive action!

[Neeku] The droid ship has just activated weapons!

[Torra] Weapons?

[both growling]

[lasers blasting]

You said no weapons! Shut it down, Hutt!

Ha ha. It's too late for that now.

[intense music plays]

[lasers blasting]

[boom]

[beeping]

No! I'm hit!

[intense music plays]

That was a cheap shot! Come on, Torra.

[Torra] You got this, Kaz. Go!

[engines whooshing]

Oh! Oh, Kaz, multiple energy sources closing in.

[intense orchestration]

[rhythmic beeping]

[boom]

[Neeku] Good work, Kaz.

Stay on that course, and be careful as you appr--

Whoa! Whoa!

That tickles! Ow! No!

Neeku? Neeku!

Kazuda Xiono is trying to take the lead!

If this race gets any more exciting, I'll blow a servomotor!

[intense music plays]

Rear blasters? Neeku, how 'bout a warning?

-[screeching] -Ow! Stop that!

That is my ankle! That is my arm--

-[crunches] -Ow-- Ooh!

[dramatic music plays]

[engines whooshing]

[lasers blasting]

[grunts]

[engines thrumming]

What? No fair! He went off course!

Well, you said it yourself, Vranki.

Anything can happen.

Both racers are now neck-and-neck!

[cranking, clank]

[lasers blasting]

-You gotta be kidding me! -[alarm beeping]

Hah! Hee, hah, ooh!

-[screeching] -Ow! Ha ha! That tickles!

Ah, I-- Uhh!

[sweeping orchestration]

Oh, no, you don't. They gotta shoot through you to get to me.

[Neeku] There!

[clank]

-[Neeku] Kaz, you are clear! -Thanks, buddy!

[suspenseful chords]

-What-- -I do not believe it,

-but Doza's Aces win! -[thud]

[moans]

Yow! Well, will ya look at that?

-Wha-- -Ha ha ha!

That was some impressive flying out there.

Both of you.

Thanks, Father.

It was pretty close, but we pulled it off.

-With a little help. -[Neeku] Hooray!

-Ooh-- Hey-- Ooh, ooh-- -[screeching]

Hooray-- Ow!

Nice job, Ka-- Ooh. Kazuda--

-[Neeku] Ow! ow! -Eh... deal's a deal.

Take your money and your Aces.

[chittering, giggling]

Ehhhhh!

[soft music plays]

[quiet growls]

Uh, you and your pals can still race for me, Hype.

I'd give you all a life of luxury!

Ah, you know what?

I think we'll take our chances out there.

Pleasure doing business with you, Vranki.

But-- Uh-- Come on, Hype.

Eh-- Ehh... at least think about it.

I promise, I won't cheat next time.

Hutt's honor!

Good job, Aces. 4D, prep the Colossus.

It's time to get away from this horrid casino.

-[4D-M1N] Yes, Captain. -[Neeku] Wait-- Wait for me!

My new friends are very attached.

-[screeching] -Quite literally-- Help!

Wait, wait, hold on! I just have to--

Ha ha ha ha ha!

[epic music plays]

[dramatic music plays]