Revisiting Endor Episode 2

This is the sequel to Revisiting Endor Episode 1. We will continue the story of Shawn Craw, designation stormtrooper SC-3434. We will also look at what happened to stormtroopers Dereck and Chanler; as well as scout trooper Katrina and Lieutenant Welter.

Shawn Craw (narration):

While all of the action happened around the shield bunker, I was stationed inside of a nearby outpost that Vader was previously stationed on. I heard rumors that Vader met with his some jedi and the two of them entered the Death Star. The outpost was about 800 meters away from the bunker. We had a AT-AT stationed to defend the facility that was on reserve for when the battle intensified. The outpost was also a frontline defense against rebel forces.

The outpost had three levels and the first level of the outpost just had two elevators that lead to a landing platform. The second level of the outpost had six edges. Each edge was defended by a stormtrooper guard that was behind a e-web blaster turret. There was also an extended walkway that had several weapons rooms, a couple bathrooms, a mini-fridge, a communications room, and a few bunk heads inside of it. Our platform held six times on it at a time. Twenty stormtroopers surrounded the lower levels of the facility, I was one of those guys.

Not an off day
While Shawn was standing around beside a Jaber he noticed another two stormtroopers arguing. It was Todd and Stanler. Todd was 6'7 and Stanler was 5'11. Todd had a deep and raspy voice. Stanler had a high pitched and nasally voice. Todd: "Have you been hearing about what is happening?! We've got reports that Ewoks have ambushed our forces everywhere and the situation is getting tough. We've lost all communication on what has happened at the shield generator."

Stanler: "That just doesn't make sense to me. We are fighting savages. Little midget beasts that live in tree houses. They better deploy me, so I can turn things around." Todd: "Maybe there are more rebel commandos involved than expected." Stanler: "Oh, please. I heard that most of the resistance is from Ewoks! Bloody Ewoks!" Jared: "You boys better stay frosty. Those little guys might lack our tech, but they know this land. I also heard that they are incredibly fast and are stronger than us humans. Makes sense since they swing around in trees."

Stanler: "Out of all the ways I could have died, I never imagen it may be like this. Imagen how my brothers would act if they learned that I got picked apart by some of these fuzzballs?" Jared: "Then don't let that happen and do not take these things likely. I'm guessing that is the mistake that our allies made. I am still sure that they will turn this around, they must have been caught off guard." Todd: "I heard Palpatine personally planned all of this. That makes this feel important and I'm sure he is smart, but what is an political leader doing planning a military defense? Shouldn't that be left to the generals?"

Everything is still slow 30 minutes after that, then the team witnesses the shield generator blow up. Stanler: "Oh, oh gosh! Well, they won't take down the Death Star! Our space forces won't also slip up!" Jared grabs Stanler and shakes him. Jared: "Get a grip man! We have our own mission, I keep telling you to stay sharp for a reason!"As the stormtroopers are chatting, they notice that the AT-AT is deployed and sent to engage rebel forces. Stanler: "That's it! Show those scum some real firepower!"

Todd suddenly points in the air and notices v-wings landing in Endor. Some of the v-wings are shot down by anti-air turbolaser turrets. Many of them still manage to land. Jared: "Oh no, this is going from bad to worse." Shawn: Tell me about it. Everyone will want to know what it was like to be the troopers fighting on the frontlines, but it is just as bad being the guys that have to watch everything from the sidelines." Jared: "Don't you worry, we will see some action soon enough." Todd: "I don't think I want too."

Into the fire
The AT-AT that Shawn just was is sent to deal with rebel forces that are in the 9th sector, code red. Imperial forces are in an intense battle with rebel commandos in an imperial outpost. The AT-AT is nicknamed the avenger. The avenger moves into action, when it suddenly notices nine stormtroopers shooting at about fifth-teen rebel commandos 60 meters north of their position. The unit has one casualty so far.

The stormtroopers are firing behind supply crates and the sergeant of the squad is Sergeant Kepple; Kepple has an orange pauldron to denote his rank. The AT-AT opens fire on the rebel position and blows up three of the rebels with two accurate shots. The rebels are blown into oblivion by the intense explosions. Rebel soldier: "Oh, no! We can't put up with that kind of firepower!" Rebel captain: "Keep it together! I know how to handle this. Team, suppress fire and we will move in closer. Uorph, keep your rocket launcher handy!" Uorph is a Sullastan trooper.

As the rebel unit moves forward the stormtroopers keep shooting at them. Another two rebels are shot down as the rebels close in and move within 40 meters of the stormtrooper position. One of the stormtroopers is then shot down. The AT-AT opens fire again and blows up another three rebels. The rebel captain activates his communicator and calls for air support. Rebel captain: "We may not get air support because the skies are still flooded with ties."

The AT-AT notices Uorph's rocket launcher and blasts him along with another three rebel soldiers. The rebel unit is now down to six soldiers and seven stormtroopers are still firing at them. A rebel soldier then shoots down another stormtrooper then the stormtrooper sergeant shoots the rebel captain in his chest. Another rebel is shot down, then an x-wing suddenly emerges from the sky about 30 meters above and 20 meters across from the AT-AT. Just as the rebel pilot is going to fire a proton torpedo inside the AT-AT's legs, it gets shot in the back by a tie fighter.

The X-wing goes crashing down and slams itself into the legs of the AT-AT, destroying both vehicles. The smoke and confusion throws the imperials off. The last four rebels suddenly have a boost in their morale and they open fire on the stormtroopers. A stormtrooper is shot down and Sergeant Kepple quickly shoots down another rebel. The sergeant is then shot in his left shoulder causing him to fall into the dirt. Another rebel manages to blast two of the stormtroopers right of Kepple's position and as the rebels continue to close in.

The rebels are now just 20 meters from the stormtroopers. The two stormtroopers left of Kepple's position blast another rebel. Soon there are two rebels facing off against two stormtroopers. The two stormtroopers open fire as the rebels rush forward. One rebel is shot in the stomach and the other rebel ducks narrowly avoiding a blaster bolt. The stormtroopers then decide to briefly take cover; the rebel then tosses a thermal detinator right in front of the stormtroopers taking them out.

Kepple tries to get up, but the rebel soldier stands over him and puts his boot on Kepple's blaster. The rebel points the blaster at Kepple's head and shouts: "Don't move, buckethead!" Kepple internally moans in despair as he hopes that other imperials will rescue him. Kepple waits for 12 minutes and also waits to see if the rebel will lower his guard so Kepple can eliminate him. A squad of eight more rebel soldiers eventually shows up and they take Kepple prisoner.