Fire Across the Galaxy

"The mission to save Kanan ignites a Fire Across the Galaxy."

- "Fire Across the Galaxy" promo

"Fire Across the Galaxy" is the thirteenth and final episode of the first season of Star Wars Rebels. The episode, written by Simon Kinberg and directed by Dave Filoni, premiered on Disney XD on March 2, 2015.

The episode continues the events of "Call to Action" and "Rebel Resolve," with the rebels on a mission to rescue their leader, Kanan Jarrus, from the Galactic Empire. A battle takes place between the Empire and rebel forces above Mustafar, Darth Vader and Bail Organa return, and Fulcrum's identity is revealed.

Official description
The Ghost ''crew makes a final desperate attempt to rescue Kanan from the Empire. Who will fall?''

Plot Summary
On Lothal, Sabine and the crew of the Ghost sabotage an imperial complex and destroys several parked TIE fighters.

On board the Ghost, the crew discuss how to infiltrate the Sovereign and rescue Kanan, who is imprisoned and tortured by the Inquisitor for the location of other Rebel cells and the real identity of "Fulcrum."

The crew of the Ghost decide to use a TIE fighter previously stolen in Fighter Flight. The Inquisitor taunts Kanan with memories of his master's death during Order 66.

The crew of the Ghost successfully sneak on board Tarkin's Star Destroyer, but their sabotage elicits a swift response from Tarkin. Stormtroopers from adjacent Star Destroyers board the Sovereign. Chased by Stormtroopers, Ezra is forced to separate from the crew to rescue Kanan alone. The rest of the crew try to get off the Sovereign.

On board the Ghost, Chopper calls "Fulcrum" for help.

Ezra rescues Kanan from his cell. They are stopped by the Inquisitor in the ship's reactor core room, and a fierce duel ensures between Kanan and the Inquisitor. While caught in a crossblade, Ezra joins the fight with Kanan's lightsaber that is attached to the Inquisitor's belt. After disarming Kanan, the Inquisitor knocks Ezra off a platform.

Kanan, initially shocked and dismayed, quickly recovers and duels the Inquisitor with renewed focus. He disarms and destroys the Inquisitor's lightsaber and forces him to hang on the ledge of the platform. However, the Inquisitor warns Kanan that "there are things worse than death" before jumping to his doom.

Ezra reunites with a relieved Kanan. They steal the Inquisitor's TIE fighter and rejoins the rest of the crew of the Ghost. Tarkin evacuates from the Sovereign, which is rapidly disintegrating from an explosion in the reactor core.

In the ensuing space battle, the crew of the Ghost recognize the futility of escape. At the last moment, Chopper returns with the Ghost and a small fleet of Corellian Corvettes. After docking with the Ghost, the fleet escapes from the Imperial flotilla.

Hera reunites with Kanan. They receive a message from Bail Organa, who reveals through Hera that they are one of many cells fighting the Empire. "Fulcrum" descends from the cockpit of the Ghost and introduces herself as Ahsoka Tano. She mentions a change of strategy.

Tarkin arrives on Lothal and meets Agent Kallus, who tells him of an imminent insurrection. Tarkin assures Kallus that the Emperor has sent an alternative solution.

Darth Vader walks out of the shuttle as the title card ends the episode.

Notes and references

 * director=Dave Filoni
 * writer=Simon Kinberg
 * guests=*Phil LaMarr
 * Stephen Stanton