(transmission) The insurgents terrorizing our world will soon be brought to justice. I have assurances from—
SGSenator Gall Trayvis
Citizens, Senator-in-Exile Gall Trayvis here, coming to you with a reminder that the Empire applies the term "insurgent" to anyone who dares defy their tyranny, such as some very courageous souls on Lothal. To those rebels, I have a message: The sun may have set on the Old Republic, but a new freedom can be won if we are brave enough to fight for it today. See you soon, my friends.
[Grand Moff Tarkin's shuttle arrives on Lothal, greeted by Minister Tua, Agent Kallus and the Inquisitor]
[nervously; trying to get in Tarkin's good graces] Ah, Grand Moff Tarkin, I am honored by your visit to Lothal.
[disdainfully] My visit is hardly an honor, Minister.
[caught off-guard] I... admit, I was surprised to learn you were coming--
And I, too, have been surprised, by what is happening on your little backwater world.
[scoffs nervously] Well, i-i-if you were referring to the insurgents, I-
In the absence of Governor Pryce, you have had a single, simple objective, Minister: To protect the Empire's industrial interests here, interests that are vital to our expansion throughout the Outer Rim. But instead of protecting those interests, you have allowed a cell of insurgents to flourish right under your nose, am I correct? [Tua stammers and coughs for an explanation. Tarkin turns his attention to Kallus] And, Agent Kallus, have you just stood idly by while this rabble have attacked our men, destroyed our property, and disrupted our trade?
[abashed] I have exhausted every resource to capture them, sir. This group has proven... quite elusive.
It's said their leader is... a Jedi.
[disparagingly] Ah, yes, let us not forget the sudden appearance of a Jedi, as if leaping from the pages of ancient history. [regards the Inquisitor and adopts a sarcastic tone] A shame we don't have someone who specializes in dealing with them, otherwise our problem might be solved. [The Inquisitor scowls at the criticism. Tarkin rolls his eyes] Minister, have you ever met a Jedi?
I actually knew the Jedi. Not from the pages of folklore or children's tales, but as flesh and blood. And do you know what happened to them?
[nervously] Well, there were rumors--
They died. Every last one of them. So you see, this criminal cannot be what he claims to be. And I shall prove it.
[Aresko and Grint arrive at Tarkin's office]
Gentlemen, sit. I understand you have experience dealing with these insurgents.
CACommandant Aresko
Yes, sir.
And your efforts have been less than successful?
CACommandant Aresko
[stammering] Eh... We-Well, I... Er, I wouldn't say-- [the Inquisitor moves to stand behind Aresko and Grint]
Commandant, if your efforts had been successful, we would not be having this little chat. Now, when was the last activity reported?
TGTaskmaster Grint
Sir, we, uh, personally responded to an attack last night on one of the outlying towns.
And the details of this attack?
CACommandant Aresko
Um, nothing of note. The insurgents stole some supplies and escaped on speeder bikes. No casualties.
Ah, but you see, Commandant, there is something of note in that report; no casualties. Your rebel cell is more principled than others.
TGTaskmaster Grint
Others, sir? You mean there are other cells?
Cells, factions, tribes, call them what you will. They lack the one thing that would make them a credible threat to the Empire. Unity. While your cell seems uninterested in violence, it does present a specific threat, the Jedi.
CACommandant Aresko
We have encountered him, sir, and he does live up to their reputation.
Oh, I doubt that very much, but I am not concerned with his skills as a warrior; I am concerned with what he represents, or perhaps I should say, I am concerned with what you allow him to represent by failing to stop him: Hope. There are whispers of this alleged Jedi in the streets; in time, such whispers might spark belief in something other than the strength and security of the Empire. And that, gentlemen, is something I cannot have. [The Inquisitor ignites his lightsaber and decapitates Aresko and Grint. Kallus cringes in shock while Tua gasps in horror at the execution, but Tarkin is unconcerned] Make no mistake, from now on, failure will have consequences. Agent Kallus, you will dispatch probe droids to every known location of insurgent activity on Lothal. We will discover the whereabouts of these criminals, and we will make examples of them!
[The group have been searching for intel on where the captive Kanan is being held]
Kanan is being held on Governor Tarkin's Star Destroyer, the Sovereign. It's still above Lothal, but it's scheduled to leave soon.
The Mustafar system. I've never heard of it. Hera?
[sighes] I've only heard that name once, from Kanan. He said Mustafar is where Jedi go to die.
I know nothing of a larger rebellion, and if I did, I'd rather give my life than tell you!
So heroic... just like your master. Tell me, Jedi, how did you survive Order 66, hmm? It was your Master, Billaba, who laid down her life for yours. Do you remember her last word to you, her last and final breath before she died? You do, don't you? You see it in your sleep, you hear her voice when you wake. Tell me, Jedi, what was her last word to you?
And does your loyal and precious crew know you ran as your Master fell? Abandoned her and the Jedi Order, when they needed you most? [Kanan looks ashamed] What do you think your rebels would do, if they knew their leader was a coward? You're even afraid of your own power; you don't have the courage to wear your full saber out in the open! Let me tell you something, Jedi... you're right to be afraid! You couldn't save your Master then, and you can't save your followers now!
