Jedi’s Honor – 17

“Buckle up, Artoo,” Luke says. “This might get rough.” Although some might consider disrupting the attack on Tredway meddling, the Rebel pilot cannot ignore it. When the Empire attacks innocent people, he always consideres it his business.

The Droid whistles and beeps almost cheerfully while he locks down the S-foils in attack position. The TIEs spread into a diamond and approach slowly, their tiny firepoints growing brighter every second. Luke has no difficulty now distinguishing them from stars. Although the TIEs clearly have a numerical advantage, their primary mission is to prevent Luke from attacking the assault shuttle. Therefore, the Imperial pilots are employing a net formation designed to prevent Luke from slipping past.

“We’re right behind you,” Gideon announces.

“Great,” Luke mutters, his throat mike deactivated. “Now I can’t loop back.” Despite the fact that Luke expects little help from Gideon’s lumbering scow, its presence might provide enough rear cover to allow a concentrated attack on one corner of the TIE diamond. Because of Gideon, the target’s wingmates might hesitate before jumping on Luke’s tail.

On the other hand, Luke could crash through the net by flying straight for the center of the diamond. This would not allow him a good shot at any TIE, but it might take the Imperial pilots by surprise.

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