Jedha, Kyber, Erso

After locating the source of Kleya Marki's transmission, Heert and his team approach the safehouse, where Cassian and Melshi have convinced Kleya to return with them to Yavin and convey Luthen's information about the Death Star. They are pinned down in a shootout with the Imperials, and Kleya is concussed by a stun grenade. K-2SO comes to their rescue, making short work of Heert and his team. The four return to the U-wing and depart for Yavin. On Yavin, Mon, Bail Organa, and Draven argue with Saw Gerrera by holoprojector about the latter's attacks on kyber shipments on Jedha. After Saw angrily ends their call, the group is informed that Cassian's U-wing has returned to the base. Bail is angry at Cassian's insubordination; Draven and Admiral Raddus arrange for a hostile interception of the returning ship, and Cassian is brought before the Alliance council to explain himself. He informs them of Luthen's death and relays Kleya's information, but it is met with skepticism due to the councillors' strained relationship with Luthen Rael. Cassian defends Luthen, saying that the councillors have given "a fraction of his sacrifice" to the rebellion. Bail dismisses and confines Cassian, though Mon allows him to visit Kleya in the infirmary. Cassian tells Kleya that he is doing all he can to persuade the council. Mon asks Vel Sartha to talk to Cassian and try to confirm his story. Vel visits Cassian in his quarters, where they toast their fallen comrades and victims of the Empire. Cassian relates his story to her, which she finds trustworthy. As Vel leaves, she suggests that Cassian reconnect with Bix Caleen. Encountering a distraught Kleya wandering outside in the rain, Vel brings her home and consoles her. They discuss Luthen, and Kleya laments her position as an outsider in Yavin. Vel responds by quoting the rebel code phrase "I have friends everywhere", telling Kleya that she is safe among friends. On Coruscant, Partagaz listens to Nemik's manifesto, noting with chagrin that it is being shared widely. Lagret informs him that he is expected to appear before his superiors and answer for his failure to contain the leaked Death Star information. Partagaz asks that Lagret allow him to "collect his thoughts"; when Lagret leaves the room, he kills himself. Draven is informed that Tivik, Cassian's contact with Saw Gerrera, has sent several urgent messages from Kafrene, and is only willing to speak to Cassian. Draven and Mon decide to send Cassian to meet Tivik and demand that Bail hear them out. K-2SO wakes Cassian from a dream of his sister, and Bail authorises Cassian to proceed to Kafrene. When asked what changed his mind, Bail tells Cassian "if I die fighting the Empire, I want to go down swinging." Cassian suggests that Bail is more similar to Luthen than he would like to believe. Cassian makes his way to his ship. Along the way, he passes the Force healer and they share a somber look. Cassian and K-2SO depart for the Ring of Kafrene. In an epilogue montage, Dedra is seen sobbing in the Narkina 5 prison cells. Kleya observes the day-to-day work on Yavin. Mon and Vel have breakfast with fellow rebels in the base, while Wilmon and Dreena eat together in their room. Perrin Fertha drinks in a limo with Davo Sculdun's wife Runai. Saw watches an Imperial Star Destroyer hover above Jedha City. Krennic looks out on the Death Star, which is in its final stages of construction. On Mina-Rau, B2EMO plays with another droid, while Bix cradles a baby, implied to be Cassian's child. == Production ==