Star Wars OPEN Episode X - The End of Harmony - ~Summer 2020 Best RPG~

IC: Valerius Vector
Location: Sector 27, Tion

Valerius sighed inwardly, yes he had probably made a mistake but anything he would have done would have probably ended up in a bad decision anyway.

Chewbacca was deciding to back away, the other Wookiee Taccata was now looking nervous and didn't want to fight. But Valerius had an inkling he was either going to end up dead, injured or sent away information less. And probably a massive bill from the Wookiees. And Tara would continue on now knowing probably he had ended up here and possibly dead in a sewer. She might not even care and carry on not mourning his passing after their last exchange. He wouldn't be surprised if she just said good riddance. Chewbacca had basically given him the floor but was still nearby.

The Black Thorn wasn't going to give up unless her thugs got bested in a firefight. The only way was to do the favour (no chance) or to pay the rather expensive amount. Which only someone like Tara could afford. Option three didn't look good either, a firefight which Valerius knew they would lose. When it came to the crunch there were no good options when dealing with criminals, she was effectively holding Valerius hostage.

He closed his eyes thinking. Well Tara I guess this is it. I’m about to die in Section 27 of Tion in some bloody criminal woman’s lair all because she decided she didn't want to play ball and I threatened her. Bad move eh?. I’m sorry I didn't come with you when I had the chance, sorry I let my ego get in the way. I wish I could have seen you one last time but I guess this is karma giving me a slap. Please take care of yourself, please make sure you stay out of trouble and stay sliv. Because I think the galaxy may need your help…

He spread his arms wide “Well if i’m useless to you why don’t you just kill me now? If i’m so obsolete and not worth keeping in your pocket then just dispose of me. But you will be complicit in the murder of a law enforcement officer and the murder of a member of the Santhe family. And it was them who sent for me to come and get her. Oh yes, her father and her brother want her back and they have paid me a hefty sum to do it. Although I am beginning to wonder whether her father wants her back for more nefarious purposes as I seem to have found out little titbits about him. But do you really want a bounty on your head from them?. Hell they may want me dead anyway but do you want to take the risk?. Besides the fact that her father is working with the Empress” he shrugged “Also would you want Tara to put a bounty on your head for killing an ex lover of hers?. She’s probably had loads of them anyway”.

“So how much for the info? Maybe I'll get the Santhe’s to pay the bill for you, maybe half from me and half from Tara. But there is no way I'm doing any favours for a criminal unless you can guarantee that it is this one time only. Which it probably won’t be. So we have a stalemate.”

Valerius kept his arms crossed as his expression neutral. But he was preparing himself for a possible fight...

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Sera Romar
The Nightflyer

She saw the boy run away and sighed. He was getting a lot of expectations from everybody else. A lot of expectations. This Legion indeed sounded like a problem. She had heard they had attacked Elyseum and if that was true they had been responsible for Kira‘s death. By now she had little doubt her co-pilot might have died as well. So basically they killed people she liked and the Gods of Tana knew she did not exactly like many people.

They began discussing details of training and she considered this the end of the discussion about who went were and how. Nobody had objected to Mandalore, so Mandalore it was. She had a droid to hunt down.

Retreating to her cockpit she sat next to Vatek and closed the door so they were among themselves.

„You do realize what you found there, do you? Smuggling? Smuggling is the least useful thing a backdoor to the Republic could be used for. Also doors go both ways, so it is a backdoor to the Free Systems, too. We need to be very, very careful now. We got a ship full of high potential targets here. If anybody finds out what we are after, we join those ranks.“

She leaned back and sighed. They would not need long to Mandalore, so she would try to get some sleep as the Jedi went about their business. As always she slept in her piloting seat.

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Tanee Bolyn
The Nightflyer

Tanee stayed quiet, listening to the others around her after Janis ran off. She could feel the tension coming from Matthias, and from his tone, he was very angry. And he had every right to be since he was finding out how his son had died. For Tanee, it felt as if it was all starting to blur. So much death in such a short time. She paused from her musing when Matthias spoke up.

"Canos is likely to be using the Tionese Empress," Matthias said sharply. "Imperial might is nothing to the dark side." He released a breath. "If he's... taken control of the Free Systems' forces, it won't matter what she wants; not materially."

Tanee wondered about the Tionese Empress. Unless they were the ones who provided the ships, she could not wonder why he used them. Not that it really mattered, Tanee thought with a sigh. There was probably much more out there that they did not know. Too much. Tanee then became aware that Matthias had turned toward her. As she brought her head up, he held out something to her. He took her hand and placed it on top of the object. A gauntlet. As she felt it he spoke. "For you, because it can stop a lightsaber blade - for a time, anyway."

Tanee gave a slow nod. "Thank you," she responds simply, working to keep calm. She understood the significance of such a thing, and that he was willing to give it to her, she truly appreciated the offer. He continues. "We need to focus on training you up; Canos sensed you, yes? He'll be coming after a threat to his power... our focus should be on protecting you." His voice was even, and calm.

Tanee didn't know what to think about this. She was sure that they would try to toss her off at the first stop. But once again, the Force seemed to be showing her another option. Perhaps there was a reason for certain things to happen. Tanee looked towards Matthias and cleared her throat. "Whatever you could teach me, Matthias, I would really appreciate it." She had felt his energies within the Force when she had sensed the Force bond between ships. He probably could teach her something. Hopefully, even keeping the annoying Canos at bay would be a nice victory.

She gave him a slight bow of appreciation. Her fingers went over the gauntlet, feeling the details of the item, as she held on to it. If she could hide, then he couldn't track either Janis or herself, most likely.


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ooc: LordTroepfchen and DarkLordoftheFins approved

Kilara Vasetti
Cargo Bay, The Nightflyer

She sighed and turned to Kya. „Canos Zoren believes in something called The Duality of the Force. For every Champion of the Dark Side the light will always try to balance him with a Champion of the Light. Jedi and Legion mean little too him, only the duality will decide the fate of the galaxy he believes.“ She shrugged. „Of all Jedi Master Kran was the only he considered the potential Champion of the Light. I think he felt he would find his enemy on Elyseum. With Kran, who was a friend if I interpret him correctly, or with his students. But he found him.“ She sighed. „Train her. It is a good idea. I got the feeling once Canos made good use of their connection he will not let her life.“ She turned to the quarters and slowly walked down the corridor, then she sighed and turned to the cargo area.

She opened the bay and entered. It was not large, the whole ship was a small fast transport. The lights were turned of. In the darkness somewhere she felt Janis. „I know how you feel. I was like you once. A kid living on the streets. I did not even have a mother. When my Master found me and revealed to me I was strong in the force . . . I was scared. Imagine a kid being offered to train under the galaxies most dangerous assassin. Become her successor. I did not wanted to and yet I knew I had to accept my destiny. That is how you feel now, do you?“ She closed the door and leaned next to it against the metal floor, slowly sliding down.

„When I saw what he was about to do I was scared. I am still scared. He is not killing the Jedi, he is setting the galaxy ablaze so he got a more scenic illumination while doing so. Canos is a monster. A true monster. He is also more powerful than any Jedi, than any force user in existence. That salaries me too. He will come for me. He will come for you. Maybe even for your blind friend and the old man.“ She sat in the dark. „That scares me too. I am scared of a lot of things. You give me hope though. Not that you are powerful. Oh, you might be one of the most powerful force users alive, maybe ever to exist from what I can feel. But that does not matter to me. What give me hope is you sitting in here, crying and afraid. What gives me hope is that you are nothing like him.“ She was silent. „I understand if you want to hide. But also I barely know you, I promise you if you try to stop him, I will die for you if I have to. You will not be alone. I will be with you to the very end.“ She closed her eyes. „That is all I can give you, Janis. It is all I have left.“

She fought tears. Why was she so emotional suddenly.

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ooc: @Lawbreaker, @Darth_Elu, @The Jedi in the Pumas, all at Obroa Skai please move yourself to the Communication Center. I pick you up from there on Friday.

@Ktala, @Sinrebirth, @SirakRomar, @DarkLordoftheFins, @RachelTyrell, I leave you guys on the Nightflyer a few more days to get to know each other.



Haruun Kal

Pelek Baw, the Corridors of the Palace

"Treacherous? They have been more violent than thy have been since you grand father conquered the tribes." Anya smiled. "The ceremony for your brothers marriage has been postponed indefinitely." Anya then said. "Security concerns were the official reason, but the relationship between Saylu and Ashana's father has been ... tense. I think it influenced the Queen's decision." Anya could speak to few people freely about such things, but she could to Akeem.

"The man you are about to see has organized a meeting with sympathizers of the rebels. Dalok himself attended seemingly." She nodded. Only in the Queen's absence it could happen Anya was charged with such profane matters. "His execution was postponed to give you the opportunity to speak to him."

Tag: @The Jedi in the Pumas



Pelek Baw, the streets

The man raised from his knees and looked in shock at the dead mercenaries.

"What have you done? I thank you, but how shall I bring my family to safety?" The man looked at his family and was close to tears. "If I hand myself over and tell them what they want to hear I might be able to save my family, at least."

Tag: @Iteration




Tion

Liar of the Black Thorn, Sector-27

The Black Thorn smiled at Valerius. „Nobody would know. I would blame the Mandalorians, my dear.“ She just said and then turned to Chewbacca. „Indeed it is not you I desire. I need him. The great hero of the Rebellion. Freed over Kenjimi, before the planet was destroyed by the Empire, or was it the First Order? I always get them confused.“ She smiled. „There is a droid dealer on Taurus II who would not sell his most priced possession to me, but he would sell it to you certainly. So I want you to acquire an antique droid from Bauda Frik, grandson of Buba Frik. You hand the droid over to my people and you receive the exact location of the Princess.“ She lay her head aside. „You have my word you will never hear of me again, not even when you desire.“ She said and turned half around. „This is the only offer I got. You must accept and leave today as we both are running out of time.“

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Soa Sten
Streets of Pelek Baw

She felt she was being followed before she saw the woman. Not a professional like Jerec who had sneaked up on her. Even through the distraction of Jerec showing up in her life again, she identified her shadow all too easy. She was near the palace, but not yet there. Turning to the left she was about to take the alley there to set up her trap, when she heard the voice of the woman in her head.

Do not go there. Just keep on standing there. I need to give you something without anybody seeing it.

Soa was surprised, but then realized she should not be. A planet full of force sensitives. Some of them would pick up some skills along the way. For those strong in the force telepathy sometimes came easy. Maybe she had even received some training somewhere around here. Soa‘s hand touched her lightsaber, as her second opened the holographic map of the city, as if she was looking for something. Nobody would suspect this to be anything, but unintentional. The woman passed her and something slided into her pocket of her robe. She felt the weight of something that felt like a datapad. Not looking up she let the woman pass and sighed. Then she turned and made her way towards the market. She strolled over it, as it closed down and looked around, until she felt enough time had passed. Then she made her way back to the palace through the darkest alleys she could find. when she was sure she was unwatched, she took the datapad out of her pocket and looked at it.

It was an entry from some ships sensor data and surveillance footage of a ship. No, not footage. A single picture. The entry said, that Protector Dalok had taken it. Wasn‘t that the rogue Royal Guard? It was. A ship had entered orbit, been permitted to land. Permission was given with the Queen‘s personal code. She wondered how many had access to that one. She opened the pic.



The design looked imperial, much like Tion‘s fleet was based on designs by the old Empire. A shuttle or light troop transport of sorts. Seven lifeforms were on it and Protector Dalok had welcomed them personally according to logs. 17 days ago that had happened. Akeem was already with the Jedi by then and the Queen was still on the planet. Soa breathed in sharply. Had Tion send an envoy in preparation of the war? Or had this been a darker power? Maybe Dalok had indeed made some new allies. Or had he welcomed those guests on behalf of the Queen? Soa felt this was actually a lead, that might be worth following. Someone had risked a lot to give her this one. Putting the datapad away she began making her way back to the palace.

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ooc: Combined with LordTroepfchen to catch up a little.

 

Janis Callisto
The Nightflyer

He sat in the dark listened to the woman‘s story. Indeed they seemed to have a similar start and a similar problem. Forced into a conflict by abilities they never asked for. The force had been . . . well, forced on him. There was no desire of him to have this strength. The woman got him to listen though as she told him about his father and how scared she had been when his plan was revealed. He understood his followers were blindly fanatic and this woman somehow had slipped through the cracks. Yet, opposing a creature as powerful as his Dad needed courage. He knew it. He was asked to do so and he was afraid. Very, very afraid.

Her final words frightened and moved him the same time. She was ready to die for him. She barely knew him, but she was ready to die for him! He realized for her he was not really a person. He was a symbol. Hope. He gave her hope. It was too much of a responsibility, but he knew he was not gonna get rid of it.

„How would we do it? If he is so powerful, how do we actually fight him? How can we defeat him?“ He asked in the dark. „I am just a boy, also you all keep on telling me how special I am, I was not trained in any of this.“

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OOC: Apologies for the delay on my part!

Vanlu Teslisi IC:
~Hangar Bay, Sunrider~

“You belong into a cockpit, boy. That was pretty clear out there.”

Vanlu allowed himself to grin for a small moment at Sidor’s words. The praise was certainly nice, especially seeing where it was coming from. Still, facts were facts, and bureaucracy liked to get in the way of things. Another fact.

“You’ve just said what I’ve known my whole life,” Vanlu laughed, “But thank you. Couldn’t believe it was happening.”

From that point, the Wing Commander waved over a deck officer, which made the kessurian raise his eyebrows. What was this about?

“Vanlu Teslisi, you hearby get transferred to Corsin Squadron. Officer, please also transfer the other ten priority pilots. I clear this with command. Then get the boy a fly suit. He deserves it.”

Wait. What? What just happened? Vanlu could only stand there dumbstruck for a few moments, wondering if he had heard all that right. Could Antilles do that even?

“Welcome to my squadron, boy. I hearby designate you as Corsin-2.”

“I…uh..uh…”

Not really sure what more to say, he just fell into a quick salute. The music in his ears and the shining of pride in his eyes were probably worth far more than any words he’d be able to drum up precisely then.

From one of the worst moments of his life to one of the best…Life was funny, wasn’t it.

“Ready to meet High Command? Probably not. Neither am I. Let us get this over with.”

Oh. Right. They had to do that. Crisis wasn’t exactly over with. Still, it almost felt like Vanlu’s life had only really just begun as of this moment. He turned and fell into step beside the man like he had been reborn. The kessurian tried to hide it, but the grin that kept trying to appear on his face was rather stubborn.

“Fighter pilots have the lowest life expectancy of all fighting forces, did you know? So don’t even think about thanking me. I basically have signed your statistical death sentence.”

This was all technically true. It also was technically true that it had never once mattered to him. The cockpit was all that mattered. The Battle of Corsin had only reinforced that.

“Sir, you’ve given my life meaning, is what you’ve done. Short or not. Take my thanks and like it.”

He grinned and gave a weak salute as they kept moving, “Apologies for, uh, insubordination for a moment there.”

It was going to take some adjusting going from mechanic to pilot, yes…yes it was. And Force help him, he was going to love every minute of it. Except maybe this coming meeting.

Tag: Sidor Antilles & Sunrider Personnel @Lawbreaker @LordTroepfchen

 

Jerec Egola
Streets of Pelek Baw, Haruun Kal

The man was right. His execution had just been postponed, as long as he and his family remained on Haruun Kal. „Get your stuff together. You got five minutes to pack.“ Jerec said and looked at him. „I got a friend who might be helpful.“ He had to get them to Nitok. The TRI officer had probably contacts to help. It was their best chance to pick a flight off the planet.

He waited until everyone was back and then lead them into the Southern District. „You know the saying the enemy of my enemy is my friend? I made an enemy today and it seems you might know where I find a friend? I would really appreciate to know who can help me if I get into trouble, now.“ He said as he passed another ally, making sure they were not followed and ran into no patrol.

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IC: Valerius Vector
Location: Sector 27, Tion

Well at least he wasn't dead.

Yet.

But it seemed the Mandalorians did want him dead, probably because he had gotten involved in the search for Tara. Maybe her own father hired them to take them both out as he saw not only his daughter as a threat by her former lover. Who knew. But with one Mando dead there was probably a slight chance that another one would eventually find him or her picking up where the one shot by the Hunters had left off.

But it seemed the Black Thorn’s full focus was on Chewbacca. Well he was technically a famous celebrity, a New Republic hero apparently. There were probably not many places where he wouldn't be recognised, whether that was good or bad remained to be seen. As he listened to the Black Thorn’s speech it seemed the favour she wanted was to pick up something from Taurus II, something from a droid dealer, so it must be a special droid of some kind that the dealer didn't want to sell to the Black Thorn. But it seemed the dealer was someone that maybe Chewbacca knew or had met before? It seemed like it by the way she was mentioning it was the grandson of someone from the planet Kijimi.

Destroyed by the First Order if he read correctly.

The prize of it all? The next clue to where Tara had gone. The Black Thorn had basically promised they would never see or hear from her again but Valerius doubted that. They would forever be in a criminals debt and he wasn't going to liaise with her again unless he desperately needed it. But he supposed as she said this was the last offer they were about to get. Take it or leave it.

Valerius looked over at Chewbacca to gauge his reaction as the Black Thorn had mostly concentrated on him for this bit. The answer was an affirmative, so if Chewbacca had agreed then Vlerius would be along for the ride. What did he have to lose? Apart from his law enforcement licence, or his life, or Tara’s life.

He was asking Taccata to join him, hopefully the other Wookiee would come, at least it would get him away from the Black Thorn and her service. Chewbacca then looked at him to see what Valerius thought.

Once more into the breach dear friends…

Valerius shrugged “Well if it means we get closer to the Princess we might as well. I’ve not got a ride anymore so I can’t go by myself. You helped me so I shall help you with this droid dealer, and let you do all the talking this time” especially since he had basically buggered it up this time. He supposed all he could do was act as the assistant this time and use his skills as a detective and investigator to stop potential threats. Although the two Wookiees could probably do that themselves. He and Redmon would just have to stay in the background until they were needed.

Hopefully his parents would either be able to get away from Tion or stay safe until the real shooting started. And hopefully Tara wouldn't move from her current position.

Valerius looked to the Black Thorn “Your offer is accepted, as is your word. And we will hold you to it…”

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Tanee Bolyn
The Nightflyer

As Tanee tried on the gauntlet, she carefully listened to Matthias. He smiled. "I trained up Li a fair amount before he went to Elyseum, actually. I'm mostly self-taught myself, but any decent moral code ends up pretty close to what the Jedi teach anyway..." Tanee nodded slowly in agreement.

"But I focus on the small person," Matthias said softly, carefully. "I was hired out as a bodyguard more often than not, sometimes for good people, sometimes for bad, but more often than not the latter broke their word, and then my responsibility was to move on." Tanee nodding in understanding. "The Jedi can become overly focused on the bigger picture; on their big Prophecies and the Grand Light and Dark..." He huffed. "Sounds like this Canos nutjob is like this."

Tanee nodded slowly. "I would agree. Someone willing to plunge the entire Republic into war and kill so many, over some vendetta..." Tanee sighed softly.

Tanee then felt a light touch in the Force. Tanee acknowledged what she felt.
"So whatever it is you're afraid of," Matthias said, "I intend to stick by you. Teach you to hold yourself upright, even when small in the Force."

Tanee shifted in her seat. "Can you teach me to hide myself from him?" she asked the man. "Or, at least keep him out of my head?" Tanee asked.


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Akeem'nun'Bestat
-Pelak Baw, Palace

"He is being sentenced to die because he organized a meeting with sympathizers? By Saylu-Sinai's orders?"

He did not need to rely on the studies of history to understand that this was the first step of a government that led to a very dark place: Sentencing and executing political opponents. Though it was different here, he thought. There had been multiple attempts on his mother's life and a fracturing of loyalty within the Royal Guard. Not only that, but this was a monarchy, not a democracy; any opponents of the crown were opponents to the state itself. He could understand the imprisonment for such a crime, but execution...it seemed drastic.

He followed Anya down the corridors and waited for her answer before asking:

"Anya, where is my mother?"

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Karina Bestat
-The Sunrider

Karina said nothing else on the walk to the Communication Center. Her mind was focused on the next mission and receiving. There were other units arriving after them, but nothing too noteworthy. She just wanted to hear the briefing and decide their next move.

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Combined with @RachelTyrell and @LordTroepfchen approved!

Janis Callisto and Kilara Vasetti
The Cargo Bay, Nightflyer

Kilara sighed and sat for a moment in the dark. „I think we have to begin with teaching you the ways of the force. All aspects of it, but we need to give you basic training first. Even the most simple techniques will be dangerous when paired with your raw power. So I can say you can already draw on the force for guidance and feel it, but we need you to channel it, to control it, to dim it to hide and to unleash it when necessary.“ She waved her hand and the lights went one. Janis was sitting surprisingly close to her, opposite of her.

„Okay. How do I learn this? I know Jedi need years for this.“ He crossed his legs as he had seen the Jedi do it in Elyseum and looked at Kilara. Could he trust her? Did he have a choice? Truth was he did not feel the promise was a lie.

„Yes, and you will need years. But that does not mean we cannot teach you the basics so you are a little less helpless.“ She smiled. „Because how you beat your father only the force can tell you and to hear what it gotta say you need to learn to listen. I also need to teach you how to use the lightsaber you got there. There will be fighting before this is over. Let us start with meditation.“

„I learned how to touch the force on Elyseum.“ Janis said, almost a little proud of it.

„Show me.“ She said and cowered in front of him, resting her body on one knee, the other leg drawn close to her body. Janis felt her attractiveness slightly distracting, but pushed it aside. He closed his eyes and opened himself to the force, like he had learned and as he had done in battle, too. Kilara smiled.

„Good. Now feel the lightsaber in front of you.“ She called his lightsaber from his belt into her hand and gently rested it on the ground. „Do you feel it?“

„No.“ He said honestly.

„Follow the force and feel how it flows into everything. It is all there. Me, the wall, the floor, the boxes, the others, all is connected by the force, all is part of it and bound by it. Feel how it echoes, how it takes shape.“

Janis tried to and finally he indeed understood the patterns he perceived represented the physical reality. „I can feel it. The lightsaber.“

„Yes, the crystal makes it easy. Now enter it, wrap the force around it. Try to shape it, to form it. Try to control the flow and alter it.“ She whispered and he made a grimace. „Take Your time. It needs practice.“ She whispered.

Janis tried and he did not feel the time pass anymore, as he was one with the force. Finally he managed to do it, he formed the force, made the energy field bow to his commands, altering the flow. He reached out with one hand and channeled the force into the lightsaber hilt. Kilara had not expected this to work so fast and raised her brows as she saw the lightsaber tremble and then slowly lift.

„Open your eyes, but keeps the concentration.“ She said. He did exactly that and saw the lightsaber float right in front of his hand. He smiled and laughed and that made him loose the concentration and the lightsaber dropped. Kilara laughed at him.

„Okay, you learn damned fast. Again. This time with your eyes open. Try to grab it with the force.“ She said and Janis nodded.

He needed a minute and the hilt began floating upwards, right into his hand, which closed around it. He looked at Kilara.

„You are amazing, Janis.“ She laughed. „Took my month and I was fast.“ She laughed at him.

„Guess I got that from my father.“ He said with a tortured smile. Kilara looked at him.

„The force is strong in you. It isn’t to tainted or corrupted because it is also strong in your father. The Dark Side is Born from dark actions, not inherited.“ She gave him a sad smile. She knew. she had touched it more than once. „But the anger you felt and how it made you powerful? Be careful on this path. Your emotions can make you powerful, but they can become addictive. The power can turn you into someone relying more and more on your fear and anger and that way will lead you down the same path it did your father.“

Janis looked at her. „Or you.“ He said. „I can sense anger in you. A cold and deadly darkness.“ He looked into her eyes.

„I have ventured deep into the Dark Side, I will not lie to you. I have killed. I have murdered. But I have not allowed it to become my Master. I am not the slave of my feelings. Not yet.“ She knew if she followed this path it was a matter of time. Janis nodded. he had seen his father as a Master of the Force and the darkness, but not as it‘s slave.

„You say the Dark Side controls my father?“ He asked. Kilara shook her head.

„No, he is even worse. he has merged so totally with it, he has become it‘s living embodiment. A slave is someone like me, or my Master. Someone whose own nature becomes subdued by the need for power. Someone driven by this need. Canos Zoren and the Dark Side are the same. He is evil incarnate.“ She shook her head. „He is truly lost.“

„That won‘t happen to me.“ Janis said and Kilara laughed a little.

„Don‘t be so sure. It will come when you need power most and will offer it to you. In your most desperate moment the Dark Side will be your last ally and it might cost you a high price to resist it.“ She leaned forward. „Great Jedi and Force Users have fallen to it. Ulic Qel-Droma, Revan, Anakin Skywalker. The history of the Jedi is full with those who fell.

„Can I ask you something?“ Janis asked.

„Everything.“ Kilara said.

„You said he binds his servants through something called the communion. How does that work?“ Janis stretched his legs.

„I do not know. The communion is a secret he shares only with his most inner circle. It is as if he takes something from those he enslaves. It works like a backdoor into the mind of the Legion. It never fully worked with me. He was aware of that.“ Kilara remembered the discussion to eliminate her after the communion obviously did not work properly. Master Paz had saved her life.

„Can it be broken?“ Janis asked.

„I think so. Why keep it such a secret otherwise?“ Kilara smiled. „Now keep on practicing. It is all about practicing your skills. I want you meditate and strengthen your bond with the force in every wake hour now where you got time.“ Kilara said. Janis nodded and folded his legst again. This time he raised the lightsaber with ease.

„Good, now try the toolbox over there. Take your time to find it and pick it up.“ Kilara said with a dark smile.

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Wing Commander Sidor Antilles
The Sunrider

He smiled at the boys enthusiasm. By the Gods, he reminded him of a young fool he had been once. Before this war with the Chiss had made him a man. He knew this war would do the same to this boy, if it would not consume him. He hoped it would not.

„I see you accept.“ He just smirked and made his way down the corridor.

He wondered where Sera was. Now that he realized his life expectancy had shortened a lot, he felt he needed to talk to his daughter once more. Regrettably she had stepped into her mom‘s shoes and was probably flying smuggling runs the force knows where. Sera Romar. She had not even taken his name. At least he would have liked to apologize for never being there.

„Let‘s get into that meeting.“ He smiled and turned to make his way through the probably crowded and chaotic corridors of the Sunrider.

Tag: @Darth_Elu, @LordTroepfchen, @SirakRomar (for being mentioned)

ooc: I wish I had more of a parting post, but that is my final post in this INCREDIBLE game. What a masterful designed and executed tale and if anything breaks my heart it is I have to leave it now. @LordTroepfchen, you gave me my believe in Star Wars back.

Game on guys and shoot a few TIEs for me if you can.

 

Final Update​

Corsin


Ruins of Corsin

Teica Kar‘Raekus was on her knees in the ruins of the former 2nd Garnison of the Third Republic army. Bodies lay around everywhere and the scent of burned flesh filled the air. Two black armored soldiers with Tion insignia stood right behind the battered Twi‘lek, who was coughing and leaning forward. Her head was forced up by one of the soldiers, as Colonel Straut of the Tion Intelligence approached her. Behind him stood the silver armored figure of a LEGION Reaper, calmly folding his hands.

„Sir, we found one of the TRI officers, who seems to have worked in sensors. She is not talking yet.“ One of the soldiers explained. Straut looked down at Teica and then sighed with a smile that would have appeared to be friendly under other circumstances.

„Your Republic has been beaten, soon we will break it‘s spine. You must see that. You have seen what our Armada can do and must understand defeat is imminent. After all you are intelligence, aren‘t you?“ He asked gently.

„You surprised us, that is all. I won‘t say a thing. You can execute me right away.“ Teica spit at him and in the background another group of Republic soldiers was shot, just as if they died to underline what she said was a very real possibility.

„I see. Defiant to the end and all that. Regrettably we have ways to get the information we need. My friend here is said to be very effective, but not very gentle.“ He said. „Last chance?“ He looked at her, but she shook her head.

„Lt. Teica Kar‘Raekus of the Third Republic 7th sensor division. I have nothing to say.“ She just spit out. Straut nodded.

„Certainly. My friend? Get what we need. All of it.“ H e said, stood up again and stepped back. The Reaper slowly approached her, extended his arm until his hand touched her head. She tried to shake it off, but his grip suddenly tightened and through the whole courtyard her screams were heard.

Tag: @Nobody


Obroa-Skai

The Sunrider
Main Communications

The Admiral appeared on the screen the moment they entered. The man was as young as there said, but his face looked like he was. Aging rapidly right now.

„Wing Commander. Pilot. I wished to speak with you before any of the others, as I have seen what you did at the battle and all of the Third Republic owes you and your squadron their gratitude. What I also saw was you had a firm understanding of tactic and you have now faced our new enemy. Please report on your experiences. And please tell me freely if you have any idea . . . how can we beat them?“

Tag: @Lawbreaker, @Darth_Elu, @Sir_Draco



Crew Quarters

Kahn had submitted a full report and the High Command had been most disturbed by it. Nevertheless they had quickly regained their control of the situation and tasked her with a new mission.

Find a member of the mysterious Legion and take him prisoner, so this new enemy could be studied. Her crew, what remained of it, prepared for the mission. They knew it would lead them deep into enemy territory, but they were eager. It was a mission that had value, meaning and might make a difference. It was the kind of mission this squad was build for.

Tag: @The Jedi in the Pumas



Haruun Kal

Pelek Baw, the Corridors of the Palace

Anya smiled at Akeem. „She is safe. Nobody knows where she is, not even I. But she is with her fiancé. Believe me, no harm will come to her.“ She said and as if this needed no more explanation she opened the door to the prisoner.

„All will be revealed in due time, young Akeem.“ She said and smiled. Akeem knew this smile. His mother had a plan and Anya trusted in it fully.

Tag: @The Jedi in the Pumas


Pelek Baw, the streets

Jerec Egola delivered the family to Nitok, who was surprised, but promised safe passage into the Third Republic would be assured. As they parted the farther revealed the rebels contact within the city and soon Jerec found the man.

But before he could approach him, Soa Sten contacted him. The data about the ship that had entered the palace was essential now and it had to be retrieved from the palace computer, a highly secured security zone. Nothing a Jedi was made for. Something that needed a spy.

Tag: @Mintbase, @Iteration (thanks for letting me use them)



Tion

Liar of the Black Thorn, Sector-27

The Black Thorn turned and nodded to her bodyguards, who all relaxed.
„I see we have an understanding. May the force be with you, as the Jedi always say, Valerius Vector.“ She said, while leaving.

___________

An hour later she watched the legendary Falcon take of over one of her holo feeds. „Let them get the droid and make sure Fett knows where she finds them then. The last thing we need is a damned Rebel hero joining Tara Santhe‘s little Rebellion.“ She said and her underling nodded. She smiled.

„Then make sure Santhe is not leaving Mandalore alive.“ She added.

Tag: @Jerjerrod-Lennox, @Sinrebirth



Hyperspace

The Nightflyer

The ship began the countdown to leave hyperspace. They were deep in the Free Worlds now, but had entered the almost neutral space that had once been called Mandalorian Space. Little remained of the fabled warrior race now, but worlds full of ruins and their last members with their grim determination to let the galaxy pay for what it had done to them.

For Sera, Tanee, Matthias, Kilara and Janis the force filled with anticipation. they knew what lay before them was more than a mission. The force filled with something more meaningful, a purpose. What lay in fron of them was their DESTINY.

Tag: @Sinrebirth, @DarkLordoftheFins, @SirakRomar, @RachelTyrell, @Ktala






Krownest





The Viper‘s Nest made it into the atmosphere of the planet without being seen by anyone. The Legion of course felt the arrival of their Master, coming freshly from the victory of Corsin.

They did not bother him with a grande welcome and show of respect. Canos Zoren did not care about such things. Instead a lonely droid awaited him on the landing pad, as the familiar sight of the Viper‘s Nest set down. Canos left the ship with his hood over his head.

„ProX, I see you have received a new body.“ He said. „It is good to see you back, old friend.“ Canos smirked as he approached the droid.

„Thank you for rebuilding me, Master.“ He said. „The new body is fully functional with quite a few updates, that allow me to perform my duties even more to your satisfaction. I have returned to my duties, of course.“ Master ProX said and turned to join his Master on his walk.

Canos smiled. the presence of his old companion was comforting. Not that he was a man who needed comfort, but nevertheless he appreciated it.

„Report.“ Canos said simply and ProX nodded.

„There have been minor developments, but our plan seems to work as expected so far. We have regrettably not been able to locate Janis Callisto or the traitor yet.“ ProX said and Canos nodded.

„I will soon know where they are.“ He simply said. „They head towards the Free Systems. A surprising move, I have to say. Kilara must be planning to hide in familiar territory.“ He mused and ProX acknowledged the facts with another nod.

„Do you think she suspects something?“ The droid asked, as always worried about what were human elements of the plan.

„No, she thinks her little rebellion was her idea.“ Canos said and the doors in front of him slided aside.

„There is also an unexpected disturbance to our mission on Haruun Kal, Master. Two Jedi have arrived in the system. One of which seems to work to uncover our activities there.“ ProX said and Canos seemed not to be too concerned.

„Our allies shall deal with them for now, but prepare to intervene, should they pose a danger to my plans.“ He said and they took the corridor to the left. Black hooded guards stepped aside quickly to make him room.

„How has the training of our second wave progressed?“ He asked and turned to the droid.

„We have selected the most suitable candidates and have sacrificed the rest to assure loyalty. The tests had terrific results, Master. The training progresses quickly. The communion should be brought to these warriors quickly. Few stand outs, but a solid quality.“ ProX said and Canos nodded.

„How many?“ He asked and ProX seemed almost insulted by this.

„5.000 as requested, Master.“ He answered. Canos smiled. „Very good. Proceed with their planning. I want to deploy them as soon as possible. We are now on the hunt, old friend.“ Canos said and ProX nodded and turned to leave.

The final doors slided aside and Canos Zoren entered his private quarters. He smiled as he saw the barely dressed body of his fiancé lying on the bed.

„You have been away longer than expected, my love.“ The woman said and raised from the bed.

„Family business. My apologies. I assure you every moment was torture to me.“ He smirked and took of his belt with his lightsaber, putting it on a glass table.

„And I have missed you, my love.“ She rose from the bed and walked over to her future husband, with those tempting steps she knew he liked. Graceful. Confident.

„Oh Garu.“ He smiled.



Tag: @Everybody

END OF EPISODE X - The End of Harmony Part I ​

GM NOTE

Well, here we are. A few days after these boards have been catching fire and I stand in a burned down ruin that was once an excellent game.

Seven of my players have left this game or are taking a long break and also they all assured me it was more a result of leaving this board than my game, for which almost all have professed great love . . . I do not know how to compensate for such a loss.

Let us hope some day a few might return and we can continue this journey.

Considering the point in the game we have reached I like to see this not as a premature end, but simply as the end of Episode X Part I which consists of a big battle and the aftermath as well as a hunt for a missing princess which might have decided the fate of the galaxy. I like leaving a door open for Episode X Part II one day.

Therefore I have posted a final entry, with a few twists and outlook of what is to come, instead of a final goodbye. Let us hope I can pick up one day.

All my players have been so incredible. It was such a dream come true as long as it lasted and I am in awe how much effort and passion people put into this. Thank you for that. In these dark days the game was a ray of light to me.

The GM