Is that the best you got... come on!
Think you can take me?
Uhh!
Yeah, come on!
Ow, ow, ow!
Oh, great, another fight.
Well, if it isn't Captain Doza and Yeager!
What do you want, Hype? We're a little busy right now.
Well, I'm glad you took time out of your busy schedule
to hear me out.
It's a bit dicey,
but I have a solution to all of our problems!
Solution?
Well, as you can see, the Aces are going crazy with nothing to do
since you won't let us race.
We're trying not to draw attention
to ourselves right now.
It's far too dangerous.
I know that! But if we can't race here,
we just race somewhere else.
My old friend Vranki has a deluxe
high-stakes racing circuit out in the Voxx Cluster.
Well, I understand how this solves your boredom problem,
but what does it do for us?
You've got six of the finest flying Aces in the galaxy here.
- Come on! - We can make some
serious money at Vranki's Casino!
Oh. Well, we do need credits for supplies.
We're running low on everything.
And we all wanna race again, so...
that fixes everything.
Fine. We'll set course
to your friend's casino.
But don't make me regret this decision.
Ha ha! You can count on me, Captain!
- Yes! Whoo! - Oh,
- Yeah! - That's just great.
Here we are... The Voxx Cluster.
I still can't believe you learned to race
- in an asteroid field. - Yeah, well, out here
you're either a great racer or you're a goner.
If we play this the right way and luck is on our side,
we can make some serious credits.
Who, exactly, is this Vranki guy again?
Welcome, visitors, to Vranki's Hotel and Casino.
Well, well, well.
Isn't this a sight?
The notorious Hype Fazon has returned.
Hello...
Vranki.
*STAR WARS RESISTANCE*
Season 02 Episode 09 Episode Title : "The Voxx Vortex 500"
Hype Fazon.
Ha ha ha!
The greatest racer to come out of the Voxx Cluster.
I lost a real money-maker when you quit, Hype.
I bet you never found another pilot better than me,
- huh, Vranki? - Ha ha ha ha!
Yeah, you could say that.
- Oh! - Get over here, pal!
Ah, what a beautiful reunion.
Okay, okay, enough of that.
- Ugh! - Hands off the goods.
Oh! Now, now. I know what you're thinkin'.
But don't let my good looks intimidate ya.
Besides, I'm nothin' like the other Hutts
you may have heard of.
But I'm exactly like those you've never heard of.
I am Vranki the Blue,
proprietor, host, and promoter
of Vranki's Hotel and Casino.
Please follow us inside.
You're about to see the most happening casino around.
Last time I was here, there were so many people
we almost compromised the gravity!
Ha ha ha ha ha.
As you can see, I run a legitimate business.
Whether you're here for relaxation or excitement,
Vranki can accommodate.
Ah, well, looks like he can accommodate
a lotta empty seats.
So much for the crowds of people.
Up, up, up!
We have guests!
You have to excuse my staff.
Ever since the war broke out,
it's been rather quiet around here.
All the rich folk fled to Canto Bight!
Ughhhh!
Eh?
- No idea what it is, but... - Mm, delicious!
- Oh, so good! - Mmm! Mmm! Mmm!
Did Hype tell you I was his first racing sponsor?
I always knew this kid would go far.
Racing is actually
what brings us here, Vranki.
Oh, really?
You have my attention.
Oh, well, we're just looking for a friendly race,
you know, make a few credits
while we pass through the system.
Ahh.
I'm always interested in a little...
friendly racing.
Ohh... holo-games!
So new and shiny!
Oh, this game is incredibly elaborate.
Oh, and the colors are pretty too!
So, Vranki, what are the stakes?
I been itchin' to compete.
Oh, ya have? Well...
business has been slow.
But with a racer of your caliber
to draw in the crowds...
I want you back, Hype.
You, the number one racer at the casino,
me raking in millions of credits!
Wait, wait, wait! It was different in the past.
I don't wanna be a part of your gambling schemes anymore.
Well, all right. You wanna race,
you wanna make money here,
you and your pilots are welcome to do so.
You win, you get your money.
You lose, you stay here and race for me.
And the money you make is mine.
Looks like you haven't changed a bit, Vranki.
Hype, I can't tell you what to do,
but I can tell you a Hutt can't be trusted.
We need the credits, but I can't afford to lose you.
I got this, Captain. Trust me... I own this course.
I'll win us the money, and then we'll be on our way.
All right, Vranki. You got a deal.
Ha ha! Wonderful!
25,000 credits for Hype Fazon.
Let the race begin!
Ha ha ha ha ha!
Hype in position.
Let's do this!
This is a straight one-on-one race.
First racer to pass through the final hoop wins.
Hype's got this.
Straight run doesn't sound so hard.
Yeah. Except there's no such thing as a straight run
in an asteroid field.
Racers on your mark.
In three, two,
one...
go!
And they're off!
Might as well accept second place!
Hype Fazon owns this...
Aah!
- Whoo! - Go, champ!
Ooh! Who is this racer?
I've never seen someone move that fast in this cluster.
'Cept me, of course.
The racers are approaching the finish now!
Ha ha! Time to bring it in!
What the...
Aaaaah!
Wait a minute! That's not fair!
- No! - You're kidding, man!
And... Hype Fazon has lost the race!
Vranki wins!
Ha ha! Looks like I backed the right racer.
Vranki, you slimy, low-down dirty slug!
- You cheated! - Wha-Hey!
How dare you call me slimy.
You didn't say I'd be racing a droid!
Gotta be ready for anything, Hype.
Racing is a dangerous business.
And these droids are very resilient.
Are they, really?
Well, that's cheating, okay, Vranki?
Downright and dirty cheating.
Hutt, there's no way you're getting Hype.
Eh, a deal's a deal. Hmph.
That's it... we're not going to play by some cheater's rules.
We're leaving right now.
I wouldn't do that if I were you...
Ha ha ha ha.
You come to my casino,
you play by my rules.
Besides, my security hasn't had a good meal
in a while.
I don't think he's bluffing.
Looks like we have no other choice.
I'll do what I can to renegotiate.
Hello, friends.
I would not recommend playing the games here.
They algorithms have been modified
so it is almost impossible to win.
Yeah, no kidding!
Looks like it's been modeled after
the same race course that's out there.
Pshhh. The same dirty tricks Vranki's droids use too.
Wait a minute.
Neeku, do you think the droids out there
and these games are somehow connected?
Perhaps. If these holo-games
and the racers share the same droid brain core,
then I believe so.
But there may be some trial and error to figure it out.
Do you think you could hack into the system
and figure out a way to beat those cheaters?
I suppose they might be programmed in a similar way,
as they appear to share the same logistical patterns.
That's absurd... I'm not wagering the Colossus!
It's out of the question!
Well, sure! It's old and worn.
But I could remodel it into a space-farin' casino.
Yeah! Vranki, we need a chance
to win Hype back... This isn't fair!
Life isn't fair!
Maybe we can up the stakes a little.
How 'bout this... You can send in
any one of your racers to go against my droids.
If you win, you get Hype back.
If you lose, I keep that racer and their ship...
No questions asked.
Absolutely not!
I can't afford to lose any more of my pilots.
Captain Doza, can I speak with you for a moment?
Okay, Captain, all we have to do is...
Mmhmm.
And he found the algorithm.
I don't know...
I'm telling you, this is gonna...
Don't keep me waiting, Captain.
- Okay. - I have new Ace pilots
to collect.
Very well.
If we win, we get Hype back.
If we lose, you get that Ace
and their ship in addition to Hype.
Mm...
Ha ha ha ha ha!
Yes! Deal!
Start the preparations, TC.
We have a new race...
The Voxx Vortex 5000!
Did we all just lose our minds?
We're not losing anything here, Yeager.
Kaz and Neeko have a plan that will even the odds.
Are you absolutely sure about this?
No, but... we have no choice.
We have to get Hype back.
Besides, I trust the Aces can handle this.
There's no way we can handle this!
Those droid racers are fast,
and they don't care if they get smashed by an asteroid.
But we have our own advantage.
Neeko can determine the algorithm of Vranki's racers.
He'll be on the comm to guide us.
Kaz, are you telling me you based this whole bet
on Neeko thinking a holo-game
and those droid racers are the same?
They don't have anything in common!
You know why, Kaz? Because it's a holo-game!
I trust Neeku, and I trust all of you.
The best of the best. We will get Hype back.
The Voxx Vortex is about to begin!
It's Freya Fenris versus Team Vranki!
Without using any weapons,
the first racer to reach the finish hoop... wins!
Racers on the ready.
Let's do this.
And...
go!
I'll make this quick, gang.
I don't have time to mess around!
Fre, your opponent is approaching
your left blind spot.
- Be cautious. - Got it-he won't get past.
Ohh! It appears Freya
is struggling to keep her lead!
Oh, you are not getting away with that!
No!
And Freya Fenris loses the race!
Team Vranki wins!
Oh, look at that.
Care to try another?
What are those? I do not under...
Oh, no!
- Bo! Magnetic mines, starboard! - What?!
Ohh... uhh!
No, no, no, no!
Bo Keevil has also lost the race!
Team Vranki wins yet again!
I thought you said no weapons.
What kind of race is this, Hutt?
The fun kind!
Like I said, anything can happen!
You're down three Aces, Captain.
How do ya think your precious Colossus will do
without half its defense force?
Ha. Don't worry, Aces. I got this.
Ha! Too easy.
According to my calculations,
move 40 degrees port and punch it!
Griff is now taking the lead...
Oh, no, no, no, no! Do not punch it!
Obstacles directly ahead!
Obstacles?
Ha ha ha ha ha.
Uh, angle up and bank left, Griff!
Yeah, easier said than done... uhh!
Looks like another Ace has lost to Team Vranki!
Ugh! Enough of this! I'm next.
I'm not going to let my daughter
wind up working for this bloated sack of slime!
Oh, whoa, whoa! This is your daughter?
I want in too. We'll do a relay race.
Me and Torra versus you and your droids.
Mmm... it is tempting.
But not a sweet enough deal.
Well, what about me, Kaz, and the Colossus?
The platform? Mmm, now you're talkin'!
You can't be serious.
Father, if we don't win this race,
the platform is defenseless anyway.
We're not going to last out there!
- We have no choice. - Very well.
But we only throw in the Colossus
if you throw in an additional 500,000 credits
to match the wager.
And you return all of my Aces.
It is a bit steep, but I like it.
You're on.
I know you and Kaz can do this.
Kaz, this is the most complex game I have ever played!
Well, just remember, Neeku, it's not a game.
If we lose this next one, we lose for good.
But no pressure.
But I feel a tremendous amount of pressure.
The stakes are higher than ever.
Kazuda Xiono and Torra Doza
versus Team Vranki.
In three, two, one,
go!
Stay above this one, Torra. Its flight path is erratic.
No droid pilot is as good as a real one.
What's this? Team Vranki
can't keep up with Torra Doza!
Evasive action!
The droid ship has just activated weapons!
Weapons?!
You said no weapons! Shut it down, Hutt!
Ha ha. It's too late for that now.
No! I'm hit!
That was a cheap shot! Come on, Torra.
You got this, Kaz. Go!
Oh! Oh, Kaz, multiple energy sources closing in.
Good work, Kaz.
Stay on that course, and be careful as you appr...
Whoa! Whoa!
That tickles! Ow! No!
Neeku? Neeku!
Kazuda Xiono
is trying to take the lead!
If this race gets any more exciting,
I'll blow a servomotor!
Rear blasters? Neeku, how 'bout a warning?
Ow! Stop that!
That is my ankle! That is my arm...
Ow... ooh!
What? No fair! He went off course!
Well, you said it yourself, Vranki.
Anything can happen.
Both racers are now neck-and-neck!
You gotta be kidding me!
Hah! Hee, hah, ooh!
Ow! Ha ha! That tickles!
Ah, I... Uhh!
Oh, no, you don't. They gotta shoot through you
to get to me.
There!
- Kaz, you are clear! - Thanks, buddy!
- What... - I do not believe it,
but Doza's Aces win!
Yow! Well, will ya look at that?
- Wha... - Ha ha ha!
That was some impressive flying out there.
Both of you.
Thanks, Father. It was pretty close,
but we pulled it off.
- With a little help. - Hooray!
Ooh... hey... ooh, ooh...
Hooray... ow!
Nice job, Ka... ooh. Kazuda...
Ow! ow! Eh... deal's a deal.
Take your money and your Aces.
Ehhhhh!
Uh, you and your pals can still race for me, Hype.
I'd give you all a life of luxury!
Ah, you know what?
I think we'll take our chances out there.
Pleasure doing business with you, Vranki.
But... uh... Come on, Hype.
Eh... ehh... at least think about it.
I promise, I won't cheat next time.
Hutt's honor!
Good job, Aces. 4D, prep the Colossus.
It's time to get away from this horrid casino.
- Yes, Captain. - Wait... wait for me!
My new friends are very attached.
Quite literally... help!
Wait, wait, hold on! I just have to...
Ha ha ha ha ha!
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