{"product_id":"star-wars-tempest-runner-the-high-republic-isbn-9780593358993","title":"Star Wars: Tempest Runner (The High Republic)","description":"\u003cb\u003eDelve into the cutthroat world of one of the High Republic’s greatest foes, the merciless Lourna Dee, in this full script for the \u003ci\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/i\u003e audio original \u003ci\u003eTempest Runner\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe Nihil storm has raged through the galaxy, leaving chaos and grief in its wake. Few of its raiders are as vicious as the Tempest Runner Lourna Dee. She stays one step ahead of the Jedi Order at the helm of a vessel named after one of the deadliest monsters in the galaxy: herself. But no one can outrun the defenders of the High Republic forever.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAfter the defeat of her crew, Lourna falls into the hands of the Jedi—but not before she hides her identity, becoming just another Nihil convict. Her captors fail to understand the beast they have cornered. Just like every fool she’s ever buried, their first mistake was keeping her alive.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eLourna is determined to make underestimating her their last.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eLocked up on a Republic correctional ship, she’s dragged across the galaxy to repair the very damage she and her fellow Tempest Runners inflicted. But as Lourna plans her glorious escape, she makes alliances that grow dangerously close to friendships. Outside the Nihil—separated from her infamous ship, her terrifying arsenal, and her feared name—Lourna must carve her own path. But will it lead to redemption? Or will she emerge as a deadlier threat than ever before?\u003cb\u003eCavan Scott\u003c\/b\u003e is the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eStar Wars: The High Republic, Star Wars: Dooku, The Patchwork Devil\u003c\/i\u003e and the hit supernatural comic book series Shadow Service. One of the five story architects for Lucasfilm’s bestselling multimedia initiative, Star Wars: The High Republic, Cavan has written comics for Marvel, DC Comics, Dark Horse, IDW, 2000AD and more. A former magazine editor, he lives in the United Kingdom with his wife and daughters. His lifelong passions include folklore, audio drama, the music of David Bowie and scary movies. He owns far too much LEGO.\u003cb\u003eSCENE 1. INT. CANTINA. SRAN—NIGHT.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eA cantina on a blasted rock of a planet in the area of galaxy known as the Ash Worlds. The place is empty, save for the serving droid and a hulking figure, who is sitting at the bar. We can hear the hiss and wheeze of the ventilator strapped to his massive body, and when he speaks, his voice has a slight electronic distortion from the mask he wears. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSome kind of cantina-type music plays in the background, tinny as if through slightly broken speakers. Cutting back to this will be a good indicator that we’ve switched scenes or times.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFX: Doors slide open. Wind rushes in from outside, bringing dirt and grit with it. There’s a storm outside. Footsteps as an Er’Kit stumbles in—Andrik. The door shuts with a hiss.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eANDRIK:\u003cbr\u003eWoo-ee! That’s quite a storm you have blowing up out there. Dust gets everywhere, eh?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSERVING DROID:\u003cbr\u003eWelcome to Sran, buddy. They don’t call them the Ash Worlds for nothing. What can I get you?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eANDRIK:\u003cbr\u003eGot any Tovash?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSERVING DROID:\u003cbr\u003eNo.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eANDRIK:\u003cbr\u003eJuma juice?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSERVING DROID:\u003cbr\u003eNo.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eANDRIK:\u003cbr\u003eWhat \u003ci\u003ehave\u003c\/i\u003e you got?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHULKING FIGURE: (MASKED)\u003cbr\u003eNothing good.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eANDRIK:\u003cbr\u003eI hear you, pal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSERVING DROID:\u003cbr\u003eEnough of that talk, or I’ll cut you off.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHULKING FIGURE: (MASKED)\u003cbr\u003ePromises. Promises.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSERVING DROID:\u003cbr\u003eHow about a glass of utoz or vematoid.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eANDRIK:\u003cbr\u003eWhich is better?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHULKING FIGURE: (MASKED)\u003cbr\u003eNeither.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eANDRIK:\u003cbr\u003eI’ll go for the vematoid. Neat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHULKING FIGURE: (MASKED)\u003cbr\u003eYou’ll regret it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eANDRIK:\u003cbr\u003eI’ll take my chances.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eFX: A drink is poured and placed in front of Andrik, clunking on the bar.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSERVING DROID:\u003cbr\u003eEnjoy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eANDRIK:\u003cbr\u003eThanks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eFX: Scrape as Andrik picks up the glass and takes a drink.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eANDRIK: (CONT)\u003cbr\u003e(RECOILS) Ugh! What in void’s name?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHULKING FIGURE: (MASKED)\u003cbr\u003eTold ya.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eANDRIK:\u003cbr\u003e(COUGHING) It’s disgusting. Pure gutrot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSERVING DROID:\u003cbr\u003eAnother?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eANDRIK:\u003cbr\u003eYou bet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHULKING FIGURE: (MASKED)\u003cbr\u003e(LAUGHS) I like you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eANDRIK:\u003cbr\u003eGood to know. And a . . . a welcome change. The name’s Andrik.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHULKING FIGURE: (MASKED)\u003cbr\u003eYou’re an Er’Kit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eANDRIK:\u003cbr\u003eYeah.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHULKING FIGURE: (MASKED)\u003cbr\u003eDon’t see many of you around here.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eANDRIK:\u003cbr\u003eI can believe it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSERVING DROID:\u003cbr\u003eHere you go.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eFX: Another glass is slammed down in front of Andrik.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eANDRIK:\u003cbr\u003eThanks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHULKING FIGURE: (MASKED)\u003cbr\u003eYou running from trouble?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eANDRIK:\u003cbr\u003eNo.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHULKING FIGURE: (MASKED)\u003cbr\u003eThen you must be looking to cause it. Those are the only reasons anyone comes to Sran.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eANDRIK:\u003cbr\u003eWhat about you?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHULKING FIGURE: (MASKED)\u003cbr\u003eI’m still working that out.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eFX: Andrik’s stool scrapes as he looks around at the empty bar.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eANDRIK:\u003cbr\u003ePretty dead in here. Pity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHULKING FIGURE: (MASKED)\u003cbr\u003eIf you’re looking to party, you’ve come to the wrong place, friend.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eANDRIK:\u003cbr\u003eI’m not looking for a party, but you might be able to help me.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHULKING FIGURE: (MASKED)\u003cbr\u003eHow so?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eANDRIK:\u003cbr\u003e(LEANS IN, CONSPIRATORIALLY) I’m looking for . . . muscle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHULKING FIGURE: (MASKED)\u003cbr\u003e(LAUGHS) Are you now?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eANDRIK:\u003cbr\u003eMercs. Bounty hunters, even.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHULKING FIGURE: (MASKED)\u003cbr\u003eMust be desperate. You got credits?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eANDRIK:\u003cbr\u003eSure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHULKING FIGURE: (MASKED)\u003cbr\u003eDon’t look like you got credits.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eANDRIK:\u003cbr\u003eAppearances can be deceptive.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHULKING FIGURE: (MASKED)\u003cbr\u003eYou’re telling me.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eANDRIK:\u003cbr\u003eOkay, okay. I admit it. I’m not exactly . . . flush right now.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHULKING FIGURE: (MASKED)\u003cbr\u003e(NOT SURPRISED) Is that right?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eANDRIK:\u003cbr\u003eBut there’s this job . . . a good job . . .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHULKING FIGURE: (MASKED)\u003cbr\u003eWith riches beyond my wildest dreams, I’ll be bound.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eANDRIK:\u003cbr\u003eNot just riches. \u003ci\u003ePower.\u003c\/i\u003e Real power.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHULKING FIGURE: (MASKED)\u003cbr\u003eYou don’t say.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eANDRIK:\u003cbr\u003eSo what d’ya think?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHULKING FIGURE: (MASKED)\u003cbr\u003eI’m not interested.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eANDRIK:\u003cbr\u003eOh. I didn’t mean you. 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