The Mandalorian

- Freeze! - No!

This is Doctor Pershing.

His enthusiasm outweighs his discretion.

What do you have for me?

If I visit the planet

and I can bring you proof that I have bathed in the Living Waters,

then by Creed, I would be redeemed.

There's nothing magic about the mines of Mandalore.

They supplied beskar ore to our ancestors and the rest is superstition.

"These mines date back to the age of the first Mandalore."

"According to ancient folklore, the mines were once a Mythosaur lair."

"I swear on my name."

"And the names of the Ancestors."

I am redeemed.

I witnessed it.

You bathed in the Living Waters.

You are Mandalorian again.

Can we leave now?

Can I ask you something?

What is it?

You see anything down there?

I saw the chasm passing me as I fell.

I didn't realize it was so deep.

It wasn't.

The bombings from the Purge must have triggered seismic activities.

Did you see anything alive?

Alive? Like what?

Nothing.

Let's get out of here.

Bring me to my ship and I'll be on my way.

You will forever have my gratitude.

I would invite you in for a feast,

but I'm guessing that helmet isn't coming off again.

- This is the Way. - This is the Way.

We took a hit.

Something's coming up on us fast.

It looks like a squadron of TIE interceptors.

How close are we to Kalevala?

Not far.

Get us back there and I'll reinforce from the N-1.

Can you evade them?

Our shields aren't gonna hold. I need you to back them off.

Where'd they come from?

I've scugged off a lot of Imperial warlords.

They tend to get mad when you hijack their ships.

Now you tell me.

Get ready, we're comin' in hot.

I won't be able to slow down for the drop.

Interceptors are a lot tougher than TIE fighters.

Are you still up for the transfer?

I don't see any other choice.

I made it to the N-1. Heading to you.

Don't worry, I grew up flying these cliffs.

Of course, it's been a while.

Thanks for the backup.

Two more to go.

Go right. I'll meet you on the other side.

One down, one more to go.

On it.

Not bad for an antique.

You take any damage?

Just shields. You?

Not a scratch.

Let's take 'em in just to be sure.

Nice shooting.

Hang on. I'm seeing something on the scope.

No!

Those mudscuffers bombed my home!

Bo, we've got company.

Bo, listen to me.

You have to get out of there.

There's too many of them, we've got to get out of here.

That's a lot of ships for an Imperial warlord.

I'm sending jump coordinates.

To where?

Someplace they won't find us.

I appreciate you letting me speak here tonight.

The Amnesty Program saved my life.

There are many of us who had no choice in working for the Empire,

but now, the New Republic has given us a second chance.

So thank you.

I believe that pursuit of knowledge is the most noble thing someone can do.

Sadly, my research was twisted into something cruel and inhumane,

at the behest of a desperate individual

intent on using cloning technology to secure more power for himself.

But despite the shameful work of my past,

I now hope to help the New Republic in whatever way I can.

Though that work is now behind me, and I regret what I did,

I assure you that my original intentions were good.

When I was young, I lost my mother,

the person who I admired most.

Her...

Her heart gave out.

Had simple organ cloning been available on my homeworld,

her death would have been easily preventable.

It was then that I vowed to make it my life's work

to help others avoid such needless loss.

Thanks to the groundbreaking work of the Kaminoans,

we know that cloning can duplicate an individual

from a single genetic strand.

What my work explored was the hopes

of combining multiple strands to create replicas

that incorporated the best genetic attributes of both donors.

It's quite fascinating actually.

The first casts rejected the formula almost immediately,

- but... - Hello, Doctor.

It must be wonderful now that you work with a government

that appreciates your contribution, no?

Of course. I'm very lucky.

And we're lucky to have you, Doctor Pershing.

How are you finding the city? Comfortable, I hope?

Yes.

Though anything would be comfortable compared to the Outer Rim.

The Outer Rim, I can't imagine.

You know, I was almost drafted.

Imagine me, serving.

Oh, darling, that was the Empire.

Oh, my apologies.

Empire, Rebels, New Republic, I can't keep track.

That's why I should just keep my mouth shut.

We try not to get involved.

Well, I think you deserve the very best, Doctor.

After everything you've been through, you're just so brave.

And such an inspiration.

I'm so glad you're working for us now.

Thank you.

I see you're going to Amnesty Housing.

Congratulations on making it into the program.

Thank you.

Have you been in Coruscant long?

No.

Well, I think you'll find it a very lovely city.

You must be sure to visit the Skydome Botanical Gardens.

The Mysess blossoms are in full bloom and, oh, my, oh, my, are they something to see.

Ah. And if you have time,

the Galactic Museum has a wonderful new exhibit

on hyperdrive technology that is fascinating.

And you must take a day trip

to the Holographic Museum of Extinct Animals.

There are some truly fascinating creatures on display.

I found the mantabog of Malastare to be utterly...

Ah. Look at that, here we are.

Amnesty Housing.

Please watch your step as you exit the vehicle.

Have a good evening.

Yeah. Said I was, and I quote, "On the way up."

Ugh. Poodoo. We don't get promoted.

No, you don't get promoted.

Love it.

Hey. Join us for a drink.

Amnesty Officer M34.

Amnesty Scientist L52.

You're new?

What do you mean?

To the program.

The pins, they make it hard to hide.

Oh. Yes. I was just transferred from the Re-Integration Institute.

Welcome to Amnesty Housing.

It's paradise in comparison.

This is G27, M40, G68.

Doctor.

Everything all right?

I didn't expect to see anyone from Moff Gideon's ship here.

Gideon?

I didn't know you worked for him.

I heard he escaped en route to the War Tribunal.

No, that was just a cover story.

I heard they hooked him up to a mind flayer.

I try not to think about him anymore.

Thanks to the rehabilitation program, I can contribute to the New Republic.

Just like you.

Just like all of us.

Long live the New Republic.

Long live the New Republic.

Long live the New Republic.

Have a seat, Doctor.

There are more of us here than I expected.

Yeah, that surprised me at first too.

It's not how the Empire would have handled it.

No. No, it is not.

Yeah, they weren't big on redemption.

Have you taken in the sights on Coruscant, Doctor?

No. I haven't had the time.

I'd be happy to show you around when you do.

Thank you.

Uniforms did fit better.

I do miss the lights of hyperspace.

What do you miss, L52?

Miss?

From before.

No. I'm glad that the Empire is...

No, not like that.

Of course, good riddance.

I mean, more like the everyday stuff. Like the food.

Nothing?

Um...

I guess,

maybe those, uh, yellow travel biscuits

from the ration packs?

- Yeah. - Yes.