As Long As We Live...
"As Long As We Live..."
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Luke Skywalker and two otherRebelpilots visitTun Wala, the largest city onArda-2, to talk with ExecTemora about how theGalactic EmpireTIE/LN starfighter's weapons were able to trackX-wings by a device his company manufactures and sells to either side. Temora denies any wrongdoing as Arda-2 is neutral in theconflict. Luke finally threatens to bring PrincessLeia in on the discussion, at which pointMag Doum, who was listening in on the conversation, decides he must act. He has been purchasing parts from Temora's factory and secretly selling them to the Empire. He sendsKiros Zorad andZon Zorad to kidnap the Princess and keep her from visiting Tun Wala. The Zorads are so indebted to Mag that they have no choice. Luke reaches Qualo's place, where Leia was waiting, and the two tell him that she has been kidnapped. Luke sees aspeeder and gives chase. Kiros had dropped Zon and Leia off at the Catacombs of Colla Di, then led Luke to theGreat Torgur Falls, away from the Catacombs.
Not too long later,Han Solo arrives at Tun Wala in theMillennium Falcon and soon realizes he must pursue Leia as well. Mag Doum lets Solo borrow his speeder—knowing it was a gesture that would alleviate criticism and deflect suspicion. Kiros loses his ship behind the falls, and Luke saves him. Kiros then takes Luke to the Catacombs, where they find evidence that Zon and Leia were attacked by aKdak. They leave the catacombs convinced their friends were eaten and return to the city. Solo arrived at the Catacombs, andC-3PO saw two people exiting a cave. Zon had saved Leia from the Kdak, but was injured in the process, and now Leia was helping Zon to the road. Han is glad to see Leia, and they head back to the city to find Luke and Kiros challenging Mag Doum. Leia tells Zon to stay hidden. Mag Doum realizes he has been discovered and heads into the factory to reach his ship. Kiros figured out where Mag is heading and hurries to hide aboard Mag's ship. Mag blasts off from Arda-2 and contactsDarth Vader. Kiros was able to push aside Mag and send a message to Arda-2 warning of Vader's impendingattack. The Arda-2 executives realize that neutrality is not an option and side with the Rebels—using their technology to ensure that the TIE fighter laser blasts miss the X-wings. Zon volunteers to fly an X-wing, and Leia encourages the Exec to forgive his crime and allow this. Kiros was still convinced his son is dead and sets Mag's ship on a collision course with the bridge of the ImperialStar Destroyer. Zon tries to contact Kiros, but is unable to; distracted, he is quickly shot down by the TIEs. Vader is forced to retreat… for now. Both Zon and Kiros's loss will always be remembered by the people of Arda-2.
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- Classic Star Wars: The Early Adventures 8
- Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Newspaper Strips Vol. 1
- Star Wars: The Classic Newspaper Comics Vol. 1
- Star Wars Legends: The Newspaper Strips Omnibus
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- ↑Star Wars: The Classic Newspaper Comics Vol. 1
- ↑The "Time Line" ofThe Essential Chronology placesClassic Star Wars: The Early Adventures 1–9 between theEvacuation of Yavin in0.5 ABY and theDuel on Mimban in2 ABY.
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Daily Star Wars' 30th Anniversary blog —DailyStar Wars: As Long As We Live onBlogspot(backup link)- The Frozen World of Ota onHyperspace(content obsolete and backup link not available)
