Ryloth, a Republic ally and home to the Twi'leks, is in desperate need of aid and supplies. High above the planet, a Trade Federation battleship flying Separatist colors is flanked by two Separatist frigates. Aboard, Neimoidian Captain Mar Tuuk receives orders to guard the planet against Republic forces.

The Republic flagship Resolute arrives at Ryloth out of hyperspace along with two other warships, the Defender and Redeemer. At Admiral Yularen's orders, the crews prepare for battle.

In the Resolute's hangar, Ahsoka readies her Jedi starfighter and astromech droid, R7-A7. This is young Tano's first time commanding a squadron. Anakin stops by to give her some words of encouragement.

Ahsoka's arrowhead-shaped fighter leads the way followed by Blue Squadron, made up of ten V-19 Torrent interceptors. She splits her group, and charges toward the Separatist armada with five fighters accompanying, cutting a destructive swath through a screen of droid vulture fighters.

Mar Tuuk brings a surprise to the fight, though -- an additional four Separatist frigates emerge from hyperspace to join the battle, quickly overwhelming Ahsoka's squadron. Yularen orders Ahsoka to return to the flagship but she stubbornly refuses, determined to make a run on the battleship. Anakin also tries to order Ahsoka to turn back.

Outnumbered and losing fighters fast, Ahsoka finally obeys Anakin's call to pull back. Before Ahsoka's squadron can return to the Resolute to help protect it, the warship's bridge is slammed by a vulture droid that slips past the screen of anti-fighter fire. Anakin and Yularen dive for cover, but the admiral is wounded in the blast. Anakin orders a retreat.

The Redeemer destroyed, the remaining Republic cruisers limp away from Ryloth. Ahsoka races back into the Resolute's hangar. Only two of her squadron's original ten fighters remain. The Resolute and Defender jump to lightspeed.

Inside the Resolute's hangar, Anakin reprimands Ahsoka for her failure at following orders. She sits dejectedly, taking responsibility for the failure. Anakin tries to console her that it was a trap.

In the Resolute's medical bay, Ahsoka sits with an unconscious Admiral Yularen. Ahsoka apologizes for her failure, and is called away by Captain Rex who tells her Skywalker is looking for her.

In the hangar bay, Anakin tells Ahsoka that they must proceed with their attack against the blockade. Ahsoka, now shaken, doesn't believe it's possible. Anakin has an idea -- if they can't smash through the blockade, what if he alone pilots the Defender into the lead battleship, taking out the enemy commander? Anakin will transfer to the Defender with R2-D2 and leave Ahsoka in charge of the Resolute.

The still-smoldering Defender emerges from hyperspace over Ryloth. Anakin Skywalker hails Captain Mar Tuuk. He offers to surrender himself and the crew of his vessel in exchange for safe passage of food and medical supplies to the people of Ryloth.

On the Resolute, Ahsoka details the battle plan -- she intends to tilt the Resolute's superstructure away from the frigates, using it as a screen to launch fighters that would then outflank the remaining Separatist ships. The navigation officer is doubtful, but Ahsoka stands her ground. These are her orders, and Anakin is counting on her. Admiral Yularen returns to the bridge and backs her up.

The Resolute emerges from hyperspace, and Anakin guns the engines of the Defender. Captain Mar Tuuk orders all cannons to fire on the incoming ship. Anakin leaves the bridge with R2-D2 and boards an escape pod, launching free of the doomed cruiser.

The Defender pierces the centersphere of the battleship. Anakin watches the enormous explosion engulf both vessels from the safety of his escape pod. The Resolute slides into position, angling its hull so its belly faces the enemy. Its dorsal hangar doors open, launching a fountain of Y-wing bombers led by Ahsoka Tano. They attack the remaining Separatist frigates, breaking the blockade over Ryloth.

Three Republic troop transports emerge from hyperspace. Obi-Wan Kenobi and Mace Windu have arrived to land on the planet's surface. Meanwhile, Ahsoka orders Rex to dispatch an attack shuttle to pick up Anakin's escape pod.