The Ghost crew arrives at Mykapo to find TIEs in pursuit of a YT-2400 freighter. Hera informs the ship that the Ghost is there to assist, and a young voice answers, “Thanks, but we don’t need your help.”

The freighter attacks the fighters head on. Calling themselves the Iron Squadron, the ship refuses to run from the fight, and bombs an Imperial transport with cargo.

Iron Squadron invites the Ghost crew for a meeting. They’re a team of three: Gooti, Jonner, and their captain, Mart -- Commander Sato’s nephew. Their ship has no hyperdrive, but the young rebels are not worried.

Thrawn is briefed on Iron Squadron. He orders Admiral Constantine to Mykapo, where he will lock down the system personally.

Led by Ezra and Sabine, Chopper works to restore the ship's hyperdrive. But soon thereafter, Mart diverts power…

An Imperial light cruiser arrives, flanked by TIE fighters. Gooti and Jonner implore Mart to leave with them and the Ghost crew. He finally agrees, but stops short of the Ghost, disengaging the airlock. Mart heads back to the cockpit to take on the Imperials himself, and his ship is quickly disabled.

Mart contacts the rebellion. He informs that he’s surrounded by the Empire, but they have not yet attacked. The rebels take the Ghost and go back for Mart, Gooti and Jonner in tow.

The Empire has attached a mine to the freighter. Chopper and R3 work to remove it…and then reattach it to one of Mart’s cargo crates.

Sato and Phoenix Squadron emerge from hyperspace! They provide cover while the Ghost and Iron Squadron deliver the explosive -- a direct hit. Their victory is short-lived, however, as Thrawn arrives. The rebels retreat.

Gooti, Jonner, and Mart are reunited. Mart can’t believe his friends came back. “What do you expect?” Jonner says. “We’re the Iron Squadron!”