Devil Group’s NINE CORALLER FIGHTERS sit in a row along the edge of the vast hangar. Bizarre and colorful designs have been painted on various sections of the spacecraft. Some designs transform the ships into huge and grotesque animals, while others create unique mosaic patterns. The PILOTS stand proudly at attention in front of their ships. DODONNA, RIEEKAN, and LEIA review the assembled team. There is a gleam in LEIA’S eye as she shows off her strike force to the TWO LEADERS. When they've inspected the last starship, RIEEKAN turns to LEIA.
RIEEKAN: I'm speechless. A most impressive display, Princess. (to DODONNA) For the first time since you endorsed this group, I feel reassured.
DODONNA: And now they have seven Jedi Masters to help them.
They regard the ELDER JEDI nearby, who are wasting no time readying their A-WINGS. RIEEKAN smiles.
RIEEKAN: Yes, I think we can safely say this one’s already won.
LEIA: Thank you for the show of faith, Generals, but let’s not raise our hopes prematurely. Even if the Imperials haven’t had time to re-fortify, we can’t be entirely sure this mission will be so easy. If they’ve figured out how we initially got past their shield, they may have taken steps to safeguard against another such incursion.
DODONNA: Perhaps. We can only hope the element of surprise is on our side. (smiles) ...And the Force.
RIEEKAN: The other squadrons will be ready to launch if for some reason you should run into trouble on Kessel, but know that we have every confidence in your team.
LEIA: Thank you both. We will do our best.
RIEEKAN: Good luck.
RIEEKAN and DODONNA withdraw to the war room. LEIA finds ARTOO waiting at her Mon Cal STARFIGHTER. ARTOO chirps a greeting. LEIA smiles.
LEIA: I’m glad you’ll be with me, Artoo!