STAR WARS: DAWN OF DEFIANCE EPISODE 10 - Jaws of the Sarlacc

Credits & Module Info

• Original Sw5e Conversion: Mishy
• Adjustments & Scaling: zeldafreak6245
• Scripting: zeldafreak6245,
• Scaling: 4 players
• Last Revision: 1/21/2023
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What is Dawn of Defiance?

Dawn of Defiance is the name given to a series of 10 linked adventures that Gamemasters can use to create an entire campaign for their players. Set in the months after the events of Revenge of the Sith, the adventures in the Dawn of Defiance campaign are designed to provide players and GMs with the iconic SW5e experience, set against the backdrop of the tyranny of the Galactic Empire. The Dawn of Defiance campaign takes the heroes all the way from 1st level up to 17th level, and features an ongoing storyline that progresses over the course of the campaign. Each adventure can also be played individually, and should provide the heroes with ample challenges to gain two levels per adventure. Gamemasters should feel free to use the Dawn of Defiance adventures either as an entire campaign or as fillers for their own home campaigns.

If you are a Gamemaster wishing to run the campaign, read the GM’s Primer, which summarizes the overall plot of the campaign and the events of each adventure.

Adventure Background

The entire Dawn of Defiance campaign has led up to this point. Having finally uncovered the truth about the Sarlacc Project and traveled to the Deep Core in pursuit of their ally, Jedi Master Denia, the heroes are poised to shut down the Empire's plans. Lady Alya Aldrete, an ally they made during a recent visit to Alderaan, has provided them with aid thus far. Now, she is ready to help them make their final push to stop the Empire from completing the construction of their first Super Star Destroyer.

Sadly, during their trip to Prakith in the ninth adventure, Sword of the Empire, the heroes suffered the loss of one of their staunchest allies, Master Denia. They are now truly their own masters, and others are looking to them as leaders of the fledgling rebellion. Lady Aldrete has summoned the heroes to rendezvous with her, and she will help fill them in on the plan to finally put an end to the Empire's Sarlacc Project.

Adventure Summary

The heroes are summoned to a rendezvous in the Deep Core, where they meet with Lady Aldrete and discover that she has summoned her entire fleet of smugglers and criminals. Combined with the remnants of the battle group belonging to the Resurgence, these ships form a relatively impressive fleet, which Lady Aldrete and Bail Organa hope to use to stage a daring mission against the Sarlacc Project. After being briefed on the plan, the heroes set course for the planet Byss, the Emperor's secret throne world.

Once they arrive at Byss, the heroes must infiltrate a Golan Defense Platform and shut down its defense mechanisms. There, they confront Inquisitor Callus for the last time, only to discover that the traitorous Admiral Varth has taken command of the Super Star Destroyer. In a stunning move, he fires up the ship's engines and makes a short hyperspace jump to join the battle.

The heroes, along with the pilots of Blue Squadron, must brave the battle between the defenders of Byss and Lady Aldrete's fleet, fly into the superstructure of Super Star Destroyer, and blow up its main reactor. That is the only way to destroy the vessel and save what's left of Lady Alya's fleet.

STAR WARS : DAWN OF DEFIANCE

Episode X: Jaws of the Sarlacc

The galaxy rests on a tipping point as the forces of evil have struck a devastating blow against the Alderaan Resistance.

Yet all is not lost, and even now the Alderaanian noble Lady Alya Aldrete has summoned allies and great heroes to take part in a daring attack on the Empire.

As the fate of the Resistance hangs in the balance, a small band of heroes has a chance to strike a blow that will echo through the ages, and show others that even the mighty Empire can be defeated . . .

Lady Aldrete's Briefing

Lady Aldrete welcomes the heroes into her ship's command bridge, where she and some other rough-looking ship captains are quietly talking next to a holographic display that looks positively chaotic from a distance. The heroes also spot two familiar faces—Captain Adrian Verana and Captain Sirona Okeefe, who seem to be deep in their own conversation. As the heroes approach, they realize that the display shows a single, massive planet around which hundreds, if not thousands, of ships and space stations can be seen in continuous orbit.

When the heroes step up to the projector, Lady Aldrete ends her conversation and turns to them. Read the following aloud:

With that, Lady Aldrete begins outlining what little they have of their plan. First, the smuggler fleet will jump into the Beshqek system and engage the Sarlacc Project's defenses. Then, while feigning a retreat, they will draw the defenders away from the Super Star Destroyer and its Golan Defense Platform. The heroes' strike team will then infiltrate the platform, seize control of its weapon complement, and turn the weapons on the Sarlacc Project. Undefended, it shouldn't take long for the Super Star Destroyer to become so much debris drifting into the atmosphere of Byss. The heroes and the smuggler fleet will then retreat and jump to lightspeed, leaving Byss far behind.

The Calm Before the Storm

Of course, heroes being what they are, they might have some alternative plans they would like to enact. Lady Aldrete's plan is left somewhat vague intentionally, and if the players show some initiative, you should let them fill in the gaps or even rebuild the plan from the ground up. Of course, allowing them to do so will alter the way this adventure plays out, but given the fact that this is the climax of the Dawn of Defiance campaign, feel free to let the players concoct a better plan if they see fit.

The two most important parts of the plan, and the two events around which this adventure is engineered, are taking control of the Golan Defense Platform and flying into the superstructure of the Super Star Destroyer to take out its main reactor. When the heroes are cooking up their plan, keep in mind that, in general, those two events need to happen, and they must take place in that order.

Before your eyes hovers the oddly colored planet of Byss, its orange land masses and purple oceans casting the cockpit in an eerie glow. However, drawing your eyes away from the planet is the largest capital ship you have ever seen. The dagger-shaped hull of the protoype Super Star Destroyer, known to you as the Sarlacc Project, looms large against the backdrop of the planet.

The Golan Defense Platform anchoring the massive ship looks tiny in comparison. All around, you see flashes of light as starships burst into flames and then flicker out as a constant barrage of turbolasers streak across the battlefield from both combatants.

Several TIE fighters spot your vessel and peel off the ensuing battle in pursuit.

TIE/LN Starfighter

Tier 0 Small construct (starship), Superiority Fighter Role

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• Armor Class 14 (lightweight armor)
• Hull Points 14 (3d6 + 4)
• Shield Points 13 (3d6 + 2) (quick-charge)
• Shield Regeneration Rate 6/round
• Speed 350 ft., turning 100 ft.
• Reactor 1d2 -1 / round (Ionization Reactor)
• Power Coupling 4d2 (direct)

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STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
14 (+2)	16 (+3)	11 (+0)	10 (+0)	14 (+2)	10 (+0)

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• Saving Throws STR +2, DEX +3
• Senses Blindsight 1000 ft., passive Scan 15
• Challenge x (x SP)
• Max Crew 1                           Crew Proficiency Bonus +6

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MODIFICATIONS
Bonus Action: flight computer

Attacks

Twin laser cannon (fixed: front) Ranged Ship Attack: +8 to hit, range 600/2,400., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8+3) energy damage. Alternatively, the TIE/LN can have a ship make a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw, taking 12 (2d8+3) energy damage on a failed save.

The Battle Rages

Captain Verana's voice booms over the comms, filled with urgency. "We're suffering heavy losses!" he cries out. "We need to end this, and quickly!" The sound of death-screams fill the air, and more static takes the place of fallen comrades.

"Blast it all!" the captain exclaims. "We can't let all these sacrifices be in vain!" The captain's words ring true as the battle rages on, and it's clear that things are not going well. If the smuggler fleet can't find a way to break through the station's defenses soon, the battle, and the entire resistance, will be lost.

A Decisive Stance

Suddenly, several hundred ships drop out of hyperspace and set an intercept course for the ensuing battle. A familiar ebony plated administrator droid appears on your ship's viewscreen. "Greetings Captain (Pilot's Name). Since our first meeting on Sel Zonn Station the actions of you and your companions have forced alterations to my cognitive module. You have proven two things. First, even the near impossible is achievable. Second, and more importantly- the Empire is bad for business."

At the droid's command, several heavily armed corvettes unleash their full power against the empire. The sound of the explosions is deafening as hundreds of TIE fighters are destroyed in an instant. The once-orderly formation of the enemy fleet is now in chaos, with ships exploding left and right.

A Decisive Stance (Cont.)

But Switch's fleet is not done yet. In perfect unison, the rest of the ships move into a new position, taking advantage of the confusion. They unleash a second barrage of turbolasers, adding to the destruction and making it clear that they are not to be underestimated.

Caught completely off guard by this bold attack, the enemy fleet is forced to break formation and reposition, trying to regroup and find a new strategy. This momentary chaos creates a brief opening for you to slip by a majority of the Sarlacc Project's defenses. This is your chance to make your move and claim victory!

A Beacon of Hope

Lady Aldrete takes control of the situation with a commanding presence, her voice ringing out over the comms, as she stands at the helm of her heavily modified Corellian gunship. A beacon of hope in a sea of chaos.

All ships follow my lead!" she calls out. "Reroute all available auxiliary power to deflector shields!" Her ship stands ready, prepared to face the enemy head on. "The empire isn't taking the bait," Lady Aldrete declares. "I will give them a target they cannot possibly resist."

With bold determination, she takes off straight into the heart of the enemy defenses, drawing their attention to her ship and providing a crucial distraction for the rest of the smuggler fleet. The enemy takes the bait, focusing their fire on the resistance flagship. Dull explosions ring through the air as her ship takes hit after hit, but her shields hold strong, absorbing the brunt of the assault. Lady Aldrete returns fire with deadly precision, her ship's laser cannons blazing back with unyielding force.

The rest of the smuggler fleet takes advantage of the chaos, flanking the enemy and opening fire. This momentary distraction creates a brief opening for you to slip by a majority of the Sarlacc Project's defenses. This is your chance to make your move and claim victory!

The Station Interior

The Golan Defense Platform orbiting Byss is designed primarily to defend and anchor the Super Star Destroyer at the center of the Sarlacc Project.

Command Bridge: The primary command bridge for the Golan platform has been shut down in favor of rerouting control to an auxiliary bridge, located near the central reactor core for the whole platform. If the heroes reach the primary command bridge, they find it abandoned.

Computers: The station's main computer system is one of the most sophisticated computers currently used by the Empire, giving any check involving the main computer of the station are made at DC 30. However, since the Empire staffs the station with droids, the central computer isn't always used to its full potential. Checks using the computers in auxiliary areas, such as corridors and nonessential locations are made at DC 22 and can be used to gain access to the station's main computer. Successfully gaining access to either of these computer networks allows the heroes to download a map of the defense platform layout. Additionally, the readouts alert the heroes of heavy power consumption coming from an auxiliary bridge near the core of the station.

Docking Bays: The Golan platform has three main docking bays, one of which is used for ships other than starfighters. Each of the other two bays holds a squadron of 12 TIE L/N fighters, which the heroes might have encountered already. Docking Bay 616 is the shuttle docking bay and is the one through which the heroes likely enter and exit.

Patrols: Standard security protocol for the Golan platform calls for two stormtrooper squads per patrol (using the trooper squad statblock), each commanded by an Imperial officer (using the senior officer statblock). The Imperial officers in these patrols carry code cylinders for auxiliary computer systems (but not the main computer system).

Security Control Rooms: Each level of the space platform has its own security control room. These control rooms remain in constant contact with the auxiliary command bridge. Each one has security control computers that count as an auxiliary system, is staffed by four Imperial officers (using the senior officer statblock), and has a stormtrooper squad (using the trooper squad statblock) defending the control room.

Sensors: The sensors in the station are extremely sophisticated. When properly focused, they can detect everything from the number of beings in a room to the current health of each one. However, such focus is typically unneeded, and the droids controlling many of the station's sensors rarely perform such a sweep. Slicing the station's sensors to make them ignore the heroes requires a DC 26 Intelligence (slicer's kit) check, made from a security control room. Failure locks down the terminal and dispatches an additional stormtrooper squad to the location.

Docking Bay 616

The docking bay most likely used by the heroes to enter and leave the platform—Bay 616—is typically used by the Empire to rotate crewmembers on and off the platform via shuttlecraft. When Lady Aldrete's fleet arrived, most of the ships normally kept in this hangar (Skipray blastboats, command shuttles, and so on) either joined the fight or departed for the relative safety of the planet below. It is likely that only one ship (other than the heroes' vessel) occupies this hangar: a Republic Sienar Systems Star Courier used by Inquisitor Valin Callus.

Before you stand two more Imperial Guard Champions, likely fresh off their training on Byss. Worse, two small clusters of stormtroopers advance on you as well, taking advantage of your momentary distraction to begin taking shots at you forcing you to scramble for cover.

Stormtrooper Squad

Gargantuan swarm of Medium humanoids (human), lawful dark

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• Armor Class 15 (mesh armor)
• Hit Points 175 (13d20+26)
• Speed 30 ft.

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STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
19 (+4)	16 (+3)	15 (+2)	9 (-1)	11 (+0)	10 (+0)

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• Saving Throws Dex +5, Wis +3
• Skills Perception +3
• Condition Immunities Charmed, Grappled, Paralyzed, Petrified, Prone, Restrained, Stunned
• Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10
• Languages Galactic Basic
• Challenge 5 (1,800 XP)

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Squad. The squad can occupy another creature's space and vice versa, and can move through openings large enough for a Medium humanoid. The squad is immune to any power or effect that would alter its form.

Reactive. The squad can take one reaction each turn.

Actions

Multiattack. The squad makes four blaster rifle attacks, or two blaster rifle attacks if it has half its hit points or fewer.

Blaster Rifle. Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 100/400ft., one target. Hit 7 (1d8+3) energy damage.

Massed Fire. The squad fires en masse at a point within 150 feet Each creature of the squad's choice in a 10-foot-radius sphere centered on that point must make a DC 13 Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 36 (8d8) energy damage, or 18 (4d8) energy damage if the squad has half its hit points or fewer. On a successful save, it takes half as much damage.

Setup

The access corridor leading to the auxiliary command bridge and main reactor is a one-way corridor designed to keep intruders out. The heroes must enter from the end opposite the blast doors leading into the reactor chamber, and the defenders place themselves in the way where they have cover. Two of the Death Troopers are manning the E-Web as gunner and engineer.

Read-Aloud Text

When the encounter begins, read or paraphrase the following aloud:

Death Trooper

Medium humanoid (Human), lawful dark

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• Armor Class 16 (weave armor)
• Hit Points 97 (15d8+30)
• Speed 30 ft.

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STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
14 (+2)	19 (+4)	15 (+2)	11 (+0)	13 (+1)	11 (+0)

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• Skills Perception +7, Stealth +10, Survival +4
• Senses truesight 15 ft., blindsight 30 ft., darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 17
• Languages Galactic Basic, Death Trooper Encryption
• Challenge 6 (2,300 XP)

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Skirmish. The trooper can use Disengage as a bonus action.

Precise Shot (3/Day). As a bonus action before making a ranged weapon attack, the trooper can take aim at a vital point of a target causing an extra 7 (2d6) energy damage on a hit.

Enhanced Sensors. The trooper has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or sight.

Enhanced Weapons. The troopers weapon attacks are enhanced.

Stealthy. The trooper can take the Hide action as a bonus action.

Surprise Attack. If the trooper surprises a creature and hits it with an attack during the first round of combat, the target takes an extra 10 (3d6) damage from the attack.

Actions

Multiattack. The trooper makes two melee attacks or four ranged attacks.

Blaster Rifle. Ranged Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, range 100/400 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d8+4) energy damage.

Techblade Melee Weapon Attack:* +7 to hit, range 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6+4) kinetic damage.

Volley (Recharge 5-6). The trooper shoots a rain of deadly blaster bolts in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 22 (4d8 + 4) energy damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

The auxiliary command bridge is lit by the eerie red light of the main reactor. Standing near the junction between the two chambers is a sinister form of the cybernetically enhanced Inquisitor Callus, an ignited red-bladed lightsaber humming in his hand. Imperial technicians seem to be working furiously at control panels throughout the chamber. A pair of black-robed Imperial Shadow Guards stand just behind the Inquisitor, flanking him, lightsaber pikes at the ready.

"You're too late, my friends, too late," sneers Callus. "Had I known, when our paths crossed so long ago on Almas, that you would become such a thorn in the Empire's side, I would have had the planet razed from orbit. Yet I did not, and here we stand. If you throw down your weapons now, I guarantee you a quick and painless death. As you can see, I have been looking forward to this meeting for some time now."

The display screen on one wall flickers to life, showing the stern face of Admiral Varth, resplendently dressed in his Imperial uniform. "Callus," he barks, "Why haven't those tractor beams been taken offline yet? We're losing valuable men out there."

Callus offers you a small smile and says, "In a moment, Admiral, your ship will be free of the station, and I will have disposed of these traitors in plenty of time for you to crush their fleet."

Valin Callus

Medium humanoid, lawful dark

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• Armor Class 21 (Heavy Exoskeleton + Cybernetics)
• Hit Points 470 (60d8+200)
• Speed 30 ft.

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STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
22 (+6)	16 (+3)	20 (+5)	18 (+4)	20 (+5)	24 (+7)

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• Saving Throws Str +13, Con +12, Wis +12, Cha +14
• Skills Athletics +13, Acrobatics +10, Intimidaion +14, Lore +14, Perception +12
• Damage Resistances kinetic and energy damage from enhanced weapons
• Damage Vulnerabilities lightning
• Damage Immunities kinetic and energy damage from unenhanced weapons
• Condition Immunities charmed, frightened
• Senses passive perception 22
• Languages Galactic Basic
• Challenge 23 (50,000 XP)

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Legendary Resistance (3/day). If Valin Callus fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.

Forcecasting. Valin Callus is an 18th-level forcecaster. Valin Callus’s forcecasting ability is Charisma (power save DC 22, +14 to hit with force attacks) and it has 87 force points. Valin Callus knows the following force powers:

At-will: affect mind, denounce, feedback, force push/pull, necrotic charge, saber reflect
1st-level: force jump, improved feedback, sap vitality, wound
2nd-level: darkness, drain vitality, force sight, force throw
3rd-level: choke, force lightning, force scream, knight speed, sever force
4th-level: drain life, force immunity, improved force camouflage, shroud of darkness
5th-level: greater feedback, improved force scream, improved phase strike, telekinesis
6th-level: crush, force chain lightning
7th-level: force lightning cone, ruin
8th-level: death field

Force Resistance. Valin Callus has advantage on saving throws against force powers.

Pinpoint Power. When Valin Callus casts a power that allows it to force creatures in an area to make a saving throw, Valin Callus can instead spend 1 force point and make a ranged force attack against a single target that would be in the range. On a hit the target suffers the effects as though they failed their saving throw.

Quickened Power. When Valin Callus casts a power that has a casting time of 1 action, it can spend 2 additional force points to change the casting time to 1 bonus action for this casting.

Cybernetic Enhancements. Valin Callus wears armor reinforced by cybernetic enhancements. Valin Callus is immune to damage from unenhanced sources, and has resistance to damage from enhanced weapons. If Valin Callus takes ion damage, this trait does not function until the start of its next turn.

Regeneration. Valin Callus regains 25 hit points at the start of its turn if it has at least 1 hit point. If Valin Callus takes ion damage this trait does not function until the start of its next turn.

Actions

Multiattack. Valin Callus makes four melee attacks, or casts a power and makes a melee attack.

Martial Lightsaber. Melee Weapon Attack: Melee Weapon Attack: +13 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 19 (3d8+6) energy damage.

Legendary Actions

Valin Callus can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. Valin Callus regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.

At-Will Power. Valin Callus casts an at-will power.

Move. Valin Callus moves up to its speed without provoking attacks of oppurtunity.

Forcecasting (1 legendary action per power level). Valin Callus can cast a force power by spending a number of legendary actions equal to the power level.

Deathblow (Costs 3 Actions). Valin Callus makes a melee attack. If the attack hits, Valin Callus deals maximum damage, and the target cannot regain hit points until the end of its next turn.

This warrior, wearing black armor reminiscent of that worn by the Royal Guard, carries a lightsaber pike tipped with a glowing red blade.

Imperial Shadow Guard

Medium humanoid (human), lawful dark side

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• Armor Class 17 (powered battle armor)
• Hit Points 118 (15d8+45)
• Speed 30ft.

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STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
19 (+4)	18 (+4)	12 (+1)	10 (0)	19 (+4)	11 (0)

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• Saving Throws Dex +8, Con +5, Wis +8
• Skills Athletics +9, Perception +8, Insight +8
• Senses passive Perception 18
• Languages Glactic Basic
• Challenge 10 (5,900 XP)

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Devotion. The Imperial Shadow Guard has advantage on saving throws against being charmed or frightened.

Forcecasting. The Imperial Shadow Guard's innate Force casting ability is Wisdom (force save DC 16, +8 to hit with force powers). It can innately cast the following Force Powers:

At will: force pull/push

3/day each: affliction, hex, saber reflect, wound, sap vitality

1/day each: master speed, force lighting, choke

Actions

Multiattack. The Imperial Shadow Guard makes two attacks.

Blaster Pistol. Ranged Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, range 40/160, one target. Hit: 7 (1d6+4) energy damage.

Lightsaber Pike. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 10ft., one target. Hit 10 (1d10+5) energy damage.

Admiral Varth scowls at you through the video screen, his face contorted with anger and disgust. The massive bridge of the prototype Super Star Destroyer is visible in the background behind him. His eyes rest on the lifeless body of the inquisitor for several moments before turning turning back to you. "Why couldn't you have been killed when Organa's fleet fell apart?" He shouts, no longer able to contain his rage. "At least you won't live to see me crush your new allies. This makes twice that I've had to wipe out your little insurrection; how many other deaths are on your hands?"

With that, the admiral turns and speaks to someone offscreen. "I want all available turbolasers to target the anchoring platform and fire when ready. Helm, engage the microjump. Let's end this farcical rebellion."

The platform rocks under your feet as turbolaser bolts slam into the station. The video display cuts out abruptly, and the computer monitors show a chilling sight—the Super Star Destroyer has jumped to hyperspace, reappearing in the middle of the ongoing battle.

You struggle to find your footing as the space platform begins to slowly list as it begins to fall into the atmosphere of the planet below. Judging from the damage readouts on screen and the blaring sirens you have mere minutes to escape. The fate of the rebellion, and your own survival, hangs in the balance as the station begins to crumble around you.

Into the Ship

First, the heroes must get inside the Super Star Destroyer. Unfortunately, a small group of TIE fighters is approaching to assist. Before the heroes can try to fly inside the ship, they must deal with the TIE fighters. Only then can they enter the superstructure at its weak point.

Use a generic space battle map and place 6 TIE L/N Fighters (Stats can be found on page 4).

Read-Aloud Text

Place 4 TIE L/N Fighters once again (with their proficiency bonus being +6 as before) and have them chase the players. Their only goal is to destroy the players and will do everything in their power to do so.

The interior defense turrets will take a single shot at the heroes as they pass. The defense turrets have +8 to hit and deal (12) 1d10+6 energy damage on a successful hit. These turrets have an AC of 10 and can be destroyed with a single attack of 10 damage or higher.

Encounter Map

[To Be Added]

Read-Aloud Text

Any TIE L/N Fighters that have not been destroyed continue to harass the players, attempting to prevent them from destroying the reactor. Feel free to add more if you feel the tension would be increased by it. The reactor is shielded and takes no damage from primary or secondary weaponry. Any amount of damage from a Tertiary weapon (bombs, missiles, or torpedoes) is enough to destroy the reactor and trigger the ship's destruction. If the heroes do not have any suitable weaponry, either O'Keefe or Verana are able to destroy the reactor themselves if they are still alive.

Conclusion

The heroes can attempt to destroy the main reactor at any time. As soon as they do so, regardless of whether they have defeated all the TIE fighters involved, they must immediately flee the interior of the ship.

Easy Skills

• Boost
• Patch
• Maneuvering

Moderate Skills

• Piloting
• Regulation
• Scan

If OKeefe or Verana are still alive they manage to escape the exploding vessel without issue.

Long-Term Repercussions

At first, the heroes might feel as if their efforts have done little good in the grand scheme of things. After all, the Empire will simply rebuild the Super Star Destroyer years later, in the form of the Executor and similar vessels. However, the heroes' actions result in two major positive outcomes. First, other minor rebellions of the galaxy realize that it is possible to resist the Empire with success. In essence, the heroes have bloodied the nose of the Empire for the first time, and other fledgling rebellions (which will eventually grow into the Rebel Alliance) now see that their causes are neither futile nor doomed to failure. Second, after the Sarlacc Project is destroyed, the Empire holds off on rebuilding the massive ship until its control over the galaxy is more firmly established. This gives its foes many years to build up small space fleets that are able to flee from Star Destroyers and other, smaller ships. Thus, the heroes' victory provides much-needed breathing room for other rebellions to build up their space forces, which directly affects the existence of the Rebel Alliance's eventual Navy.

Any heroes who died during the Dawn of Defiance campaign are remembered as martyrs for the cause of resisting the Empire, regardless of whether that was their intent. Likewise, any major Gamemaster characters who sacrificed themselves are memorialized by future rebellions.

Heroes who survive the campaign have achieved their destinies and lived to tell about it, a feat few people in the galaxy have managed. At this point, it's likely that your players have some idea of how they want their characters to continue. Take their wishes into account, and work with the players to determine the next step. Jedi heroes might be troublesome for campaigns looking to fit in perfectly with the Rebellion era, so it's probably a good idea for such heroes to effectively leave the civilized galaxy. For example, perhaps those heroes, now Jedi Masters, head into the Unknown Regions in search of allies to help them bring down the Empire, or they might vanish within the Deep Core while on an undercover mission to subvert the Emperor's schemes. Other heroes might show up again in future campaigns as Gamemaster characters, giving you a great way to let them become part of the larger universe.