STAR WARS THE JEDI RESISTANCE(IC)

[Decius]

"Would that mean the base could be tended to by someone if it is in good shape? Are the ships tended to well? Do they appear like they've been used lately?" Master Dy'lan asked intriguingly. He was curious of this base.

Kite shrugged. "As I said we still need to enter the Base, but I am also cautious. If we were to find corpses with blaster damage or any form of invasion damage then that means either the Empire may have records of Tython and its existence from the past, or a mutiny occurred. I would prefer to find evidence of the latter."

[New Emphillon]

After making sure the shuttle was on its way to Tatooine, Krass heard Obi-Wan request him to speak with him in the troop compartment. Krass didn't hesitate in letting Maris take control of the shuttle and lowering his seat to go into the troop compartment. He found Obi-Wan sitting in meditation, though not a deep one. Krass had expected to do some meditation of his own, but he couldn't turn down the offer.
He took a seat on one of the chairs in the compartment. "What can I do for you," Krass asked.
"I remember your padawan saying something about you two returning to a fleet..." Obi-Wan began, though Krass cut him off.
"My padawan spoke out of turn," Krass said. "There is no fleet."
Obi-Wan looked at Krass with a skeptical expression, his eyes scanning the Jedi Master before him. "You don't have to hide anything from me," Obi-Wan said. "Do you have a fleet, Master Udelles?"
Krass sighed. He was hoping to spare Master Kenobi from this information. Reluctantly, he said, "Yes, I do have a fleet. A fleet of warships ready to combat the Empire should I order it."
Obi-Wan seemed a little surprised by this. "How many warships do you have," he asked.
"Around 300 and growing with each day," Krass said. He saw that Maris joined the two Masters in the compartment. Krass could understand her curiosity and motioned for her to take a seat, which she did with a some enthusiasm.
"300 warships," Obi-Wan repeated. "With that number of starships, you could attack an Imperial system with little trouble."
"I wish that were the case," Krass sighed. "The Empire's warships are not like the Republic's; they are far larger and more powerful. It's as if the Empire does not have a line for when a starship is too powerful or too large. All they seem to care about is intimidation."
"And you still combat the Empire," Obi-Wan asked.
"Yes," Krass said, "though it is mainly through hit-and-run tactics. The only time my fleet has engaged the Empire directly was when I was rescuing one of my fellow Jedi Masters from the Moonflower Nebula. Even then, it was just two ships, both captured from the Empire."
Obi-Wan was quiet for a moment before proceeding. "Clearly, the Clone Wars had an adverse effect on the Jedi Order," he said. Krass understood the meaning behind that remark.
"I wish I could rid myself of this military command, Master Kenobi," Krass said. "However, I just can't. At least not yet. I am tired of all of this war, yes, but I can't just go into hiding, knowing that with each passing day, the Empire is hunting down more of our brothers and sisters in the Order. Not to mention their torturing of the populations of occupied systems, especially those with non-human populations."
"I can understand your concern, Master Udelles," Obi-Wan said, "but we must let the Force fix this with time."
Krass could hear Abeloth whisper in his ear, "The Emperor is just a mere pawn in my game. His Empire will fall and be a mere shadow of itself when I arrive." With that, Krass had very little doubt.
"I understand, Master Kenobi," Krass said, "however, I just can't stay hidden and let the Force balance itself out. And I'm not the only one that feels that way. There are other Jedi that feel the same way and they have been waging war with the Empire for just as long as I have."
Obi-Wan submitted. He clearly wasn't going to go anywhere arguing with Krass. He changed the topic. "In your time battling the Empire," he began, "have you ever encountered the Emperor or Darth Vader?"
"I haven't encountered the Emperor once, thankfully," Krass said. "However, I have encountered Vader once."
Krass told Obi-Wan about his rescue mission to the Moonflower Nebula to save Celeste and the resulting battle between himself and Darth Vader. As Krass described the fight, he could see Obi-Wan's expression darken. Krass finished off with how Vader let him and Celeste go, after being told that he was being deceived by the Emperor, which seemed to cheer Obi-Wan up a little.
"Do you know who he was," Krass asked.
Obi-Wan nodded. "Anakin Skywalker," he said, "he was a good friend of mine, almost like we were brothers. Until today, I was unsure of what could have drove him to join with the Emperor." Krass barely heard Obi-Wan mutter, "He did it all for Padme." Krass didn't press about that.
From there, the conversations got lighter in tone and each Jedi participated. It remained that way for a few hours before the Jedi turned to their meditation. The rest of the trip was uneventful, except for Krass.
Abeloth seemed to have listened to the conversations, for a new image was shown to Krass, though this one didn't fill him with horror. It filled him with hope. Krass was taken to orbit around a moon of some sort, watching a fleet of starships flee from an Imperial battle station Krass had never seen before. He could see explosions ripple all across the station's hull, and the frantic behavior of the starships, both Rebel and Imperial indicated that the station was about to explode. Which it did, lighting up space briefly like a star going supernova. Krass knew he had just watched a turning point in a long struggle against the Empire, though he was a little unsure how, until he was on the surface of the moon below.
As fireworks cracked above his head and lit up the sky and the moon seemed to be in celebration, Krass was attending a somber ceremony: the funeral pyre of a fallen Jedi. There was only one other man in attendance, a young man with sandy blond hair and brilliant blue eyes. Krass stood next to the man and watched the fallen Jedi's corpse burn before him. That's when Krass understood why there was so much celebration. Vader was dead and, most likely, the Emperor. At least Vader died as a Jedi, Krass thought. He couldn't remember how long he stood there with the young man watching the fire glow high and bright. Eventually, Krass and the man proceeded away from the fire as it began to die away. The moon was lit with celebration and there was no need to dwell on the darkness of the past. One just needed to dwell on the bright future ahead.

[Gotengo]

Suddenly a Padawan came into the Council Chambers and bowed. "Masters there's a Jedi Distress Signal Transmission on an open frequency, were putting it through now." A Hologram of a half Zabrak Half Cyborg Jedi clutching his ribcage came up in the center of the room. "Hello, is anyone receiving this! This is Jedi Master Cypho Curas! I was able to secure a small army of Commando Droids and three Separatist Warships before the end of the Clone Wars! I have stolen the latest Imperial Encryption Codes and a wealth of Encrypted Data! We are being pursued by two Star Destroyers in the Kessel System! Wait! Oh no! A third Star Destroyer has exited Hyperspace! Please help if anyone is receiving this! We cant hold out much longer and I think that Darth Va-" The message cut off and the Padawan informed them that the signal was lost.

[New Emphillon]

It's perfect, Palpatine thought as his personal Imperial Star Destroyer approached the dreadnaught Eye of Palpatine. This was the first time that the Emperor was seeing the vessel for himself and it was exactly as he had hoped it would be. As he gazed at the vessel, the captain of the Star Destroyer informed the Emperor that his shuttle was ready. Within minutes, the Emperor's shuttle had left the hangar of the Star Destroyer and touched down in the hangar of the star dreadnaught.
As the Emperor walked down the ramp of his shuttle, he found his apprentice kneeling at the foot of the ramp.
"Rise, my apprentice," the Emperor commanded. Vader obeyed.
"What is the status of this vessel," Palpatine asked as Vader led the Emperor through the dreadnaught.
"The Eye of Palpatine is ready for its mission, my master," Vader replied. "It simply waits for its instructions to proceed ahead."
"Excellent. And the scientists and engineers that worked on the project?"
"They are being brought to the Deep Core to ensure that there are no leaks about this vessel," Vader said.
"I believe there may already be leaks, Lord Vader," Palpatine said with anger.
Vader did not argue with that. "I have no excuse for my failure, my master," Vader said. "Allow me to correct my failure and slay those Jedi."
"No," Palpatine said. "You are required elsewhere, my apprentice. There has been a recent string of uprisings on Kashyyyk by the local Wookie population. These mongrels' violence will not be tolerated. I need you to lead our forces and suppress the planet."
"Yes, my lord," Vader said. "When shall I leave?"
"You may go now, Lord Vader," Palpatine said. "I merely wish to view the rest of the ship before I leave."
"Yes, my lord." Vader bowed and left the Emperor alone with his Royal Guards. As he left, Palpatine thought he sensed a little bit of anger stirring inside of Vader, though he misunderstood who or what it was directed towards.
After a bit of walking through the ship, Palpatine finally came to the point he had wished to investigate the most: the prison cell where the Sith Lord Karness Muur died. Palpatine stepped inside and was left alone, while his guards stood outside the door like red-robbed sentinels. The room hardly showed any of the physical damage done to it a couple of weeks before, with all of the platforms replaced to their original locations, electronics replaced, dents fixed and so on. The only thing that remained was the faint traces of the Dark Side energy left behind after Muur's death. Palpatine let himself connect with these energy traces and try to think.
Though he sent Darth Maul to battle these Jedi Sentinels, Palpatine knew his former apprentice would fail. Maul was too caught up in trying to return to Palpatine's side to be the assassin he had once been. But could these Sentinels and their allies be trouble to me, a part of Palpatine's mind asked. The Sith Lord wished to squash that thought, but he hesitated. Despite being assured that the Jedi would be destroyed once and for all, he couldn't help but think how much damage they would cause before they were finally destroyed for good.
"Perhaps they are more trouble than I previously thought," Palpatine muttered as he left the cell for his shuttle. He would need to meditate on this.

[The United Empire of Exucular]

OOC: I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and Happy New Years. Since I'm meeting Starkiller and his dad Vader show up soon?
IC: As events were unfolding across the galaxy two individuals walked through the doors of a wookiee hut. One was Master Cosmos while the other was still unkown to him. He wondered if the man could sense his curiosity over his identity though the force. His question was answered when the figure began to speak.
"My name is Kento Marek, former Jedi Knight of The Jedi Order. How did you find me Master Cosmos?"
"I felt a very strong signature in the force emanating from this location. I assumed it was possibly you and your Master," Cosmos looked around as he spoke, "is he here?"
Kento Marek face showed multiple emotions. Surprise, worry, understanding, joy, and even a small hint of fear.
"I'm afraid my Master perished years ago, I was once with my wife here on Kashyyyk but she.....passed away some time ago." His face darkened slightly but he quickly regained his composure, "It is only me and my.."
Before he could finish his sentence Cosmos felt a sort of movement where his lightsaber was. The second he looked down to see what was happening his saber flew from its holster and landed within he hands of a young boy who immediately activated it. Both Master Cosmos and Kento Marek looked at the boy.
"my son."

[Decius]

OOC: I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and Happy New Years. :) Since I'm meeting Starkiller and his dad Vader show up soon?
IC: As events were unfolding across the galaxy two individuals walked through the doors of a wookiee hut. One was Master Cosmos while the other was still unkown to him. He wondered if the man could sense his curiosity over his identity though the force. His question was answered when the figure began to speak.
"My name is Kento Marek, former Jedi Knight of The Jedi Order. How did you find me Master Cosmos?"
"I felt a very strong signature in the force emanating from this location. I assumed it was possibly you and your Master," Cosmos looked around as he spoke, "is he here?"
Kento Marek face showed multiple emotions. Surprise, worry, understanding, joy, and even a small hint of fear.
"I'm afraid my Master perished years ago, I was once with my wife here on Kashyyyk but she.....passed away some time ago." His face darkened slightly but he quickly regained his composure, "It is only me and my.."
Before he could finish his sentence Cosmos felt a sort of movement where his lightsaber was. The second he looked down to see what was happening his saber flew from its holster and landed within he hands of a young boy who immediately activated it. Both Master Cosmos and Kento Marek looked at the boy.
"my son."

OOC: Is it okay if Kite at least had sent some ARC Troopers to look after Cosmos.
IC:

Outside a rumbling could be heard like a Shuttle descending through the trees. And it was just that, a Republic Attack Shuttle carrying Captain Fordo and ten other ARC Troopers. Captain Fordo had red emblemed armor while his troops had blue. They all wore Kama's and such. Captain Fordo had his Trusty two DC-17 Blaster Pistols, three ARC's had Grenade Launcher equipped Repeating Blaster Rifles, one had a Portable Quad Cannon, another had a Chain Gun, two had Repeating Blaster Rifles, and three had DC-15 Blaster Rifles. They wore armor from the early days of the Clone Wars before the Pre-Stormtrooper Style Armor was incorporated. The Shuttle landed just outside and the Squad hurried out as the Pilot leaned against the hatch. "How long Captain?" Captain Fordo turned around to the Pilot. "As long as it takes the General to get done with his mission here. General Tenjo gave us specific orders to find him, protect him, and aid him in any way possible." Captain Fordo knew Master Cosmos most likely heard the engines from the Shuttle but decided to enter the hut.
He snapped to attention and saluted while clicking his heels together in a military fashion. "General Cosmos, I'm Captain Fordo, in charge of Rancor Squad and elite troop of ARC's. General Kite sent us to find you, protect you, and aid you."

[New Emphillon]

OOC: Yes, Exucular. Darth Vader is on his way to Kashyyyk.
IC: The Jedi's shuttle, after leaving hyperspace and entering Tatooine's atmosphere, touched down in an empty landing tube in Mos Eisley Spaceport. When the boarding ramp opened, hot, dry air rushed to meet the trio of Jedi standing at the top.
"I don't know how you could live on this dustball, Master Kenobi," Maris said.
"I will admit it isn't the best location," Obi-Wan agreed, "but it's because of Tatooine's harshness that I am protected."
Maris shrugged. "I would've chosen somewhere else," she said, raising her hood over her head. She turned to Krass. "I'm going to go pay our fees, master." She turned and left to meet the dock master, who stood near the landing tube's entrance.
Krass noticed that Master Kenobi had yet to take a step outside. "Is something wrong, Master Kenobi," Krass asked.
The Jedi Master shook his head. "No, there isn't anything wrong," Obi-Wan said and then paused. "Do you mind if I ask you something, Master Udelles?"
"What is it," Krass asked.
"I have a request," Obi-Wan said. "You see, Anakin had an apprentice during the Clone Wars. Her name was Ahsoka Tano. She trained under Anakin for a vast majority of the war, until she was falsely accused of murder and tried for it. She was finally found innocent after Anakin brought the real murderer-another padawan by the name of Baris Offee- to justice. After the trial, Ahsoka was given the chance to rejoin the Order, however she refused and set off on her own. Anakin and I tried to find her, but there was barely any trace and we were soon forced to give up our search to aid in the last battles of the war."
"Are you asking me to find her, Master Kenobi," Krass asked.
Obi-Wan eyes seemed to beg him to do just that. "Yes, I am," Obi-Wan said. "She is bound to have survived Order 66. She always had Anakin's talent for lying low."
"Where would I look for her," Krass asked.
"While she could be anywhere in the galaxy, I believe she is on the Togruta colony of Kiros. The last I bit of information I acquired searching for her was that a Togruta woman that fit Ahsoka's description bought a ticket for a flight to the colony just a day after Ahsoka was acquitted. I can only assume it is her."
Krass thought a moment. It was a longshot, but it was the best information he had. "I'll do it, Master Kenobi," Krass said.
Obi-Wan placed his arm on Krass's shoulder. "Thank you, Master Udelles," he said with some relief. "May the Force be with you." Obi-Wan then proceeded to leave the shuttle and left the landing tube. Krass wondered if he would ever see him again. Probably not, he concluded before he went to see what was going on with the payment.
As Krass approached the two individuals at the entrance, Krass saw Maris throw a punch at the dock master, followed by some harsh words. Krass quickened his pace and intervened.
"What is going on here," Krass demanded.
"Does she belong to you," the dock master demanded in turn.
"Yes, she does."
"Then you better keep her on a tighter leash," the dock master growled. "This slave has a real mouth on her." The dock master added softly, "And she is a little frisky."
That really set Maris off. "You son of a..." she yelled before Krass stopped her from mauling the dock master.
"Enough," Krass growled and pointed to the shuttle. "Get back aboard. We'll discuss this later."
Maris gave Krass a glare that would stop a rancor in its tracks before she turned and stomped to the shuttle. Krass watched her for a few paces before he returned his attention to the dock master. "You will have to forgive her," Krass said. "She's a fresh slave and she doesn't know her place."
The dock master huffed at that. "They all act like that at first," he said, before typing in a couple of commands into his handheld holopad. The device gave a loud chirp, confirming the transaction. The Weequay looked up from his pad. "Everything is in order. You're free to go."
"Thank you," Krass said and turned to leave.
"A word of advice," the dock master called. "When a slave misbehaves, make sure that it suffers for it."
"Duly noted," Krass called back.
Once Krass got aboard, Maris already had the shuttle ready for takeoff. She barely acknowledged that he was there at all. It wasn't until the shuttle was above the planet's atmosphere that Maris finally spoke.
"Master, he had it coming."
"I'm sure he did, Maris, but you have to be careful," Krass cautioned.
"You weren't there, Master," Maris exclaimed. "That scum sucker was making crude comments to me and I wasn't going to take it, especially since he wanted me to kiss him to 'finish the transaction' as he said."
Krass sighed. "Okay, Maris. I understand why you threw that punch," Krass said. "I would have done that too if I were in your position. Just try to be careful next time. Scum like that would turn in two Jedi before you could say 'fierfeck'."
"Understood, Master," Maris said. "Now, can we go home?"
"No arguments here," Krass agreed. He threw the switch and the shuttle jumped into hyperspace on a random course.

[Decius]

OOC: Yes, Exucular. Darth Vader is on his way to Kashyyyk.
IC: The Jedi's shuttle, after leaving hyperspace and entering Tatooine's atmosphere, touched down in an empty landing tube in Mos Eisley Spaceport. When the boarding ramp opened, hot, dry air rushed to meet the trio of Jedi standing at the top.
"I don't know how you could live on this dustball, Master Kenobi," Maris said.
"I will admit it isn't the best location," Obi-Wan agreed, "but it's because of Tatooine's harshness that I am protected."
Maris shrugged. "I would've chosen somewhere else," she said, raising her hood over her head. She turned to Krass. "I'm going to go pay our fees, master." She turned and left to meet the dock master, who stood near the landing tube's entrance.
Krass noticed that Master Kenobi had yet to take a step outside. "Is something wrong, Master Kenobi," Krass asked.
The Jedi Master shook his head. "No, there isn't anything wrong," Obi-Wan said and then paused. "Do you mind if I ask you something, Master Udelles?"
"What is it," Krass asked.
"I have a request," Obi-Wan said. "You see, Anakin had an apprentice during the Clone Wars. Her name was Ahsoka Tano. She trained under Anakin for a vast majority of the war, until she was falsely accused of murder and tried for it. She was finally found innocent after Anakin brought the real murderer-another padawan by the name of Baris Offee- to justice. After the trial, Ahsoka was given the chance to rejoin the Order, however she refused and set off on her own. Anakin and I tried to find her, but there was barely any trace and we were soon forced to give up our search to aid in the last battles of the war."
"Are you asking me to find her, Master Kenobi," Krass asked.
Obi-Wan eyes seemed to beg him to do just that. "Yes, I am," Obi-Wan said. "She is bound to have survived Order 66. She always had Anakin's talent for lying low."
"Where would I look for her," Krass asked.
"While she could be anywhere in the galaxy, I believe she is on the Togruta colony of Kiros. The last I bit of information I acquired searching for her was that a Togruta woman that fit Ahsoka's description bought a ticket for a flight to the colony just a day after Ahsoka was acquitted. I can only assume it is her."
Krass thought a moment. It was a longshot, but it was the best information he had. "I'll do it, Master Kenobi," Krass said.
Obi-Wan placed his arm on Krass's shoulder. "Thank you, Master Udelles," he said with some relief. "May the Force be with you." Obi-Wan then proceeded to leave the shuttle and left the landing tube. Krass wondered if he would ever see him again. Probably not, he concluded before he went to see what was going on with the payment.
As Krass approached the two individuals at the entrance, Krass saw Maris throw a punch at the dock master, followed by some harsh words. Krass quickened his pace and intervened.
"What is going on here," Krass demanded.
"Does she belong to you," the dock master demanded in turn.
"Yes, she does."
"Then you better keep her on a tighter leash," the dock master growled. "This slave has a real mouth on her." The dock master added softly, "And she is a little frisky."
That really set Maris off. "You son of a..." she yelled before Krass stopped her from mauling the dock master.
"Enough," Krass growled and pointed to the shuttle. "Get back aboard. We'll discuss this later."
Maris gave Krass a glare that would stop a rancor in its tracks before she turned and stomped to the shuttle. Krass watched her for a few paces before he returned his attention to the dock master. "You will have to forgive her," Krass said. "She's a fresh slave and she doesn't know her place."
The dock master huffed at that. "They all act like that at first," he said, before typing in a couple of commands into his handheld holopad. The device gave a loud chirp, confirming the transaction. The Weequay looked up from his pad. "Everything is in order. You're free to go."
"Thank you," Krass said and turned to leave.
"A word of advice," the dock master called. "When a slave misbehaves, make sure that it suffers for it."
"Duly noted," Krass called back.
Once Krass got aboard, Maris already had the shuttle ready for takeoff. She barely acknowledged that he was there at all. It wasn't until the shuttle was above the planet's atmosphere that Maris finally spoke.
"Master, he had it coming."
"I'm sure he did, Maris, but you have to be careful," Krass cautioned.
"You weren't there, Master," Maris exclaimed. "That scum sucker was making crude comments to me and I wasn't going to take it, especially since he wanted me to kiss him to 'finish the transaction' as he said."
Krass sighed. "Okay, Maris. I understand why you threw that punch," Krass said. "I would have done that too if I were in your position. Just try to be careful next time. Scum like that would turn in two Jedi before you could say 'fierfeck'."
"Understood, Master," Maris said. "Now, can we go home?"
"No arguments here," Krass agreed. He threw the switch and the shuttle jumped into hyperspace on a random course.

Kite however was now attempting to contact Master Udelles Shuttle to tell him about the Ancient Republic Base. The transmission came through and Kite's hologram came up on the dashboard. "Master Udelles, it is urgent that you return to Tython quickly. We have found something of great use. You recall how all Old Republic Ships were supposed to be decommissioned and scrapped. Well we found a Valor Battleship and three Thranta Class Warships docked at an Ancient Old Republic Base inside a mountain here on Tython. From the exterior it looks intact but we are waiting for you before entering. Your thoughts?"

[Pantorrum]

After securing more solid relations with the Neomodians, Master Dy'lan returned to Tython immediatly. He walked into the temple where Master Deno had stood waiting for him with over 100 gaurds behind him who had been patrolling the parimeter.

"Master Dy'lan, as you are aware we have an urgent situation. I await your authorization at this time to act on it. Unfortunatly, it would be very inconvenient to bring the council together and this cannot wait another week."

"I'm afraid things are even worse my old friend. Black Sun is likely aware of our presence on Tython. We need this base for a launching point to defend us, yes. But also, if Black Sun makes a deal with the Imperials, we would have a hundred thousand stormtroopers on us in less than a standard week. We need to find and arrest the Black Sun agents aware of our location."

"Yes. When do you want to move on the base?"

"I sense Master Kite is waiting for another Master's arrival. One of us must stay behind though. It would be unwise to send all of us Masters into the unkown and leave the temple out of our hands. Master Deno, you are perhaps one of the greatest Jedi teachers I have ever met. You trained me, dozens of other padawans, your training near 50 more now with the responsibility of all the classes, and you aided us in getting a lost holocron which has served us good. We couldn't loose your knowledge and skill. The Padawans trust you, and that's what we need. Perhpas you should gaurd the temple?"

"This I do not object to. I have faith in your skills as well as Master Kites. I've trained over 26 jedi, it has been my main task since I joined the order as a young child. None were as skilled as you, and I sense great things from Master Kite still to come. I know you will return, my former Padawan."

"May the force be with you." Master Dy'lan bowed.

"And to you my friend." Master Deno did the same as they departed. Master Deno assembled to Padawans for a training exercise and placed some on defensive posts. Master Dy'lan went to find Master Kite. Over 200 men were assembled. This base was essential to defense from possible Imperial forces. After all, it was only a matter of time until...they found them...

[Decius]

After securing more solid relations with the Neomodians, Master Dy'lan returned to Tython immediatly. He walked into the temple where Master Deno had stood waiting for him with over 100 gaurds behind him who had been patrolling the parimeter.

"Master Dy'lan, as you are aware we have an urgent situation. I await your authorization at this time to act on it. Unfortunatly, it would be very inconvenient to bring the council together and this cannot wait another week."

"I'm afraid things are even worse my old friend. Black Sun is likely aware of our presence on Tython. We need this base for a launching point to defend us, yes. But also, if Black Sun makes a deal with the Imperials, we would have a hundred thousand stormtroopers on us in less than a standard week. We need to find and arrest the Black Sun agents aware of our location."

"Yes. When do you want to move on the base?"

"I sense Master Kite is waiting for another Master's arrival. One of us must stay behind though. It would be unwise to send all of us Masters into the unkown and leave the temple out of our hands. Master Deno, you are perhaps one of the greatest Jedi teachers I have ever met. You trained me, dozens of other padawans, your training near 50 more now with the responsibility of all the classes, and you aided us in getting a lost holocron which has served us good. We couldn't loose your knowledge and skill. The Padawans trust you, and that's what we need. Perhpas you should gaurd the temple?"

"This I do not object to. I have faith in your skills as well as Master Kites. I've trained over 26 jedi, it has been my main task since I joined the order as a young child. None were as skilled as you, and I sense great things from Master Kite still to come. I know you will return, my former Padawan."

"May the force be with you." Master Dy'lan bowed.

"And to you my friend." Master Deno did the same as they departed. Master Deno assembled to Padawans for a training exercise and placed some on defensive posts. Master Dy'lan went to find Master Kite. Over 200 men were assembled. This base was essential to defense from possible Imperial forces. After all, it was only a matter of time until...they found them...

Kite found Dy'lan and he was flanked by three Clones pushing three Faleen's along with them. "I believe I've found our Black Sun Agents. It turns out they were arming the Flesh Raiders to get the rare and valuable plants here which can be used to make Bacta and Kolto. Very precious things these days."

[The United Empire of Exucular]

OOC: Is it okay if Kite at least had sent some ARC Troopers to look after Cosmos.
IC:

Outside a rumbling could be heard like a Shuttle descending through the trees. And it was just that, a Republic Attack Shuttle carrying Captain Fordo and ten other ARC Troopers. Captain Fordo had red emblemed armor while his troops had blue. They all wore Kama's and such. Captain Fordo had his Trusty two DC-17 Blaster Pistols, three ARC's had Grenade Launcher equipped Repeating Blaster Rifles, one had a Portable Quad Cannon, another had a Chain Gun, two had Repeating Blaster Rifles, and three had DC-15 Blaster Rifles. They wore armor from the early days of the Clone Wars before the Pre-Stormtrooper Style Armor was incorporated. The Shuttle landed just outside and the Squad hurried out as the Pilot leaned against the hatch. "How long Captain?" Captain Fordo turned around to the Pilot. "As long as it takes the General to get done with his mission here. General Tenjo gave us specific orders to find him, protect him, and aid him in any way possible." Captain Fordo knew Master Cosmos most likely heard the engines from the Shuttle but decided to enter the hut.
He snapped to attention and saluted while clicking his heels together in a military fashion. "General Cosmos, I'm Captain Fordo, in charge of Rancor Squad and elite troop of ARC's. General Kite sent us to find you, protect you, and aid you."

OOC: I'm fine with that.
IC: "Hello Captain Fordo, thank you for coming, all of you. Please set up around the huts entrance. We don't want anyone sneaking up on us." Master Cosmos turned around and saw that Kento Marek and his son were eyeing the ARC'S suspiciously. To ease both of them he said that the ARC's were loyal to the Jedi and not to Palpatine or the Empire.
He turned back to Captain Fordo.
"How is The Temple and Tython? Have the Flesh Raiders been dealt with?"

[Decius]

OOC: Is it okay if Kite at least had sent some ARC Troopers to look after Cosmos.
IC:

Outside a rumbling could be heard like a Shuttle descending through the trees. And it was just that, a Republic Attack Shuttle carrying Captain Fordo and ten other ARC Troopers. Captain Fordo had red emblemed armor while his troops had blue. They all wore Kama's and such. Captain Fordo had his Trusty two DC-17 Blaster Pistols, three ARC's had Grenade Launcher equipped Repeating Blaster Rifles, one had a Portable Quad Cannon, another had a Chain Gun, two had Repeating Blaster Rifles, and three had DC-15 Blaster Rifles. They wore armor from the early days of the Clone Wars before the Pre-Stormtrooper Style Armor was incorporated. The Shuttle landed just outside and the Squad hurried out as the Pilot leaned against the hatch. "How long Captain?" Captain Fordo turned around to the Pilot. "As long as it takes the General to get done with his mission here. General Tenjo gave us specific orders to find him, protect him, and aid him in any way possible." Captain Fordo knew Master Cosmos most likely heard the engines from the Shuttle but decided to enter the hut.
He snapped to attention and saluted while clicking his heels together in a military fashion. "General Cosmos, I'm Captain Fordo, in charge of Rancor Squad and elite troop of ARC's. General Kite sent us to find you, protect you, and aid you."

OOC: I'm fine with that.
IC: "Hello Captain Fordo, thank you for coming, all of you. Please set up around the huts entrance. We don't want anyone sneaking up on us." Master Cosmos turned around and saw that Kento Marek and his son were eyeing the ARC'S suspiciously. To ease both of them he said that the ARC's were loyal to the Jedi and not to Palpatine or the Empire.
He turned back to Captain Fordo.
"How is The Temple and Tython? Have the Flesh Raiders been dealt with?"

Captain Fordo shook his head. "No idea sir. We've been out of contact since our Cruiser was chased off by Star Destroyers in the Faleen System. We've been travelling by shuttle with minimal communications equipment since. General Tenjo says he has all confidence in your abilities General." The rest of the ARC's took up positions in the bushes and such to catch anyone unawares. The Shuttle was covered up with shrubbery.

[Pantorrum]

"Ahh, so these men know of our secret. We cannot trust them to leave and not say something. If they are allowed to leave, then the Black Sun forces will be on us soon after, and not long after that Imperials will come in suit."

He paused for a moment. He was thinking of a solution. No matter what, allowing them to leave was out of the question. He was uncertain as to what was needed, but would have to decide soon.

"They cannot leave, and it is not the Jedi way to kill these peoples. They don't know where on Tython we are, but the fact is that they know we're here at all. For now, they must be imprisoned."

A few Temple guards in their shining senate armor stood next by. These ones were part of the 900 men who would stay behind, while the other 200 would go with them to the base.

"Guards, take these men to the lower levels and lock them in separate ray shield cells. I want 30 guards down there at all times. I hate to imprison these men, but they have made their bed. Now, it is time for them to lay in it."

A team of guards arrived and took the men down to the lower levels.

"Black Sun may have had contact with these men recently. I'm sure that these men informed them of our skirmish with them a few days back. That means, Black Sun could act on their own, or use Imperial contacts to finish us off. After all, we stand in the way of them and this planet. We need to force these peoples to defeat, and then await another supply ship from Black Sun. Then, we will board it and see where it takes us. What do you think?"

[Decius]

Kite pondered the task at hand and allowed the men to be taken away. "I believe we should give the Flesh Raiders something else to worry about. Droids. The grounds for the Ancient Padawan Training Grounds are probably filled with deactivated Ancient Training Droids. Reactivate them and set the Flesh Raiders against them not us."

[New Emphillon]

Kite however was now attempting to contact Master Udelles Shuttle to tell him about the Ancient Republic Base. The transmission came through and Kite's hologram came up on the dashboard. "Master Udelles, it is urgent that you return to Tython quickly. We have found something of great use. You recall how all Old Republic Ships were supposed to be decommissioned and scrapped. Well we found a Valor Battleship and three Thranta Class Warships docked at an Ancient Old Republic Base inside a mountain here on Tython. From the exterior it looks intact but we are waiting for you before entering. Your thoughts?"

Krass thought about the situation. The really puzzling part was how there were a Valor-class cruiser (OOC: It is a cruiser, not a battleship) and three Thranta-class corvettes were on Tython's surface and not in space. Neither class of starship had the capability to land on a planet's surface since they had no reason to, as neither class were troop carriers like the Acclamator-class assault ship. But Krass pushed that argument aside as he was getting away from the main point.
"Padawan Kite, I cannot assist you at the moment," Krass said. "I have a couple of missions of my own and neither I nor my forces can assist you at this time. I would proceed inside of the base and find out if it is usable. It could really help in the defense of Tython should it's location be exposed to the Empire. May the Force be with you."
Krass ended the transmission and returned to his thoughts about his hunt for Ahsoka Tano.

[Decius]

Kite however was now attempting to contact Master Udelles Shuttle to tell him about the Ancient Republic Base. The transmission came through and Kite's hologram came up on the dashboard. "Master Udelles, it is urgent that you return to Tython quickly. We have found something of great use. You recall how all Old Republic Ships were supposed to be decommissioned and scrapped. Well we found a Valor Battleship and three Thranta Class Warships docked at an Ancient Old Republic Base inside a mountain here on Tython. From the exterior it looks intact but we are waiting for you before entering. Your thoughts?"

Krass thought about the situation. The really puzzling part was how there were a Valor-class cruiser (OOC: It is a cruiser, not a battleship) and three Thranta-class corvettes were on Tython's surface and not in space. Neither class of starship had the capability to land on a planet's surface since they had no reason to, as neither class were troop carriers like the Acclamator-class assault ship. But Krass pushed that argument aside as he was getting away from the main point.
"Padawan Kite, I cannot assist you at the moment," Krass said. "I have a couple of missions of my own and neither I nor my forces can assist you at this time. I would proceed inside of the base and find out if it is usable. It could really help in the defense of Tython should it's location be exposed to the Empire. May the Force be with you."
Krass ended the transmission and returned to his thoughts about his hunt for Ahsoka Tano.

(OOC: "Padawan" Kite? He's a Jedi Master.)

[New Emphillon]

Krass thought about the situation. The really puzzling part was how there were a Valor-class cruiser (OOC: It is a cruiser, not a battleship) and three Thranta-class corvettes were on Tython's surface and not in space. Neither class of starship had the capability to land on a planet's surface since they had no reason to, as neither class were troop carriers like the Acclamator-class assault ship. But Krass pushed that argument aside as he was getting away from the main point.
"Padawan Kite, I cannot assist you at the moment," Krass said. "I have a couple of missions of my own and neither I nor my forces can assist you at this time. I would proceed inside of the base and find out if it is usable. It could really help in the defense of Tython should it's location be exposed to the Empire. May the Force be with you."
Krass ended the transmission and returned to his thoughts about his hunt for Ahsoka Tano.

(OOC: "Padawan" Kite? He's a Jedi Master.)

OOC: Since when? You even said when you reentered the thread that Kite was a padawan. Just because Master Deno calls Kite a master doesn't make him a Jedi Master. Kite has to go through the training just like every other padawan does.

[Pantorrum]

OOC: Ah, i was unaware he was a padawan. Now i make it known that any time Master is seen in reference to Kite, let it be seen instead as Padawan.

[Decius]

(OOC: "Padawan" Kite? He's a Jedi Master.)

OOC: Since when? You even said when you reentered the thread that Kite was a padawan. Just because Master Deno calls Kite a master doesn't make him a Jedi Master. Kite has to go through the training just like every other padawan does.

OOC: No Kite isn't one anymore. He was Arklight's Padawan before the Resistance started but he is a Master now.

[New Emphillon]

OOC: Since when? You even said when you reentered the thread that Kite was a padawan. Just because Master Deno calls Kite a master doesn't make him a Jedi Master. Kite has to go through the training just like every other padawan does.

OOC: No Kite isn't one anymore. He was Arklight's Padawan before the Resistance started but he is a Master now.

OOC: But one cannot go from being a padawan to Jedi Master in a matter of a few years. It takes several years, followed by several tests and requirements to be passed and met. Anyway, this is a very little matter that doesn't need to be argued about anymore. If you wish to debate this more, Decius, take it to the OOC thread.

[The United Empire of Exucular]

OOC: I'm fine with that.
IC: "Hello Captain Fordo, thank you for coming, all of you. Please set up around the huts entrance. We don't want anyone sneaking up on us." Master Cosmos turned around and saw that Kento Marek and his son were eyeing the ARC'S suspiciously. To ease both of them he said that the ARC's were loyal to the Jedi and not to Palpatine or the Empire.
He turned back to Captain Fordo.
"How is The Temple and Tython? Have the Flesh Raiders been dealt with?"

Captain Fordo shook his head. "No idea sir. We've been out of contact since our Cruiser was chased off by Star Destroyers in the Faleen System. We've been travelling by shuttle with minimal communications equipment since. General Tenjo says he has all confidence in your abilities General." The rest of the ARC's took up positions in the bushes and such to catch anyone unawares. The Shuttle was covered up with shrubbery.

"I'll have room aboard my ship for your shuttle and your troops. Don't let your men get to comfortable because we'll have to leave Kashyyyk as soon as possible. I'm not sure if its just me or the force but I feel that it would be best to leave while we can."
He turned to Kento Marek and saw that he was thinking the same thing.
"Captain, do you think your Cruiser was able to outrun the Star Destroyers to safety?"

[Decius]

Captain Fordo shook his head. "No idea sir. We've been out of contact since our Cruiser was chased off by Star Destroyers in the Faleen System. We've been travelling by shuttle with minimal communications equipment since. General Tenjo says he has all confidence in your abilities General." The rest of the ARC's took up positions in the bushes and such to catch anyone unawares. The Shuttle was covered up with shrubbery.

"I'll have room aboard my ship for your shuttle and your troops. Don't let your men get to comfortable because we'll have to leave Kashyyyk as soon as possible. I'm not sure if its just me or the force but I feel that it would be best to leave while we can."
He turned to Kento Marek and saw that he was thinking the same thing.
"Captain, do you think your Cruiser was able to outrun the Star Destroyers to safety?"

Captain Fordo shook his head in confusion. "Cant say sir. Three SD's pursued the Cruiser but General Tenjo gave them orders to come here as an extraction ship within three days time if they receive no contact. In extraction two other Cruisers and two Arquitens would accompany the original Cruiser." Fordo then raised his head. "Perhaps we could jimmy something together with Comm Equipment from the Shuttle and your Ship to contact General Tenjo."

[New Emphillon]

Vader watched as the fleet of Imperial Star Destroyers moved into formation around the planet of Kashyyyk. A blockade was being formed to prevent any sort of escape from the planet. To be safe, the admiral of the fleet ordered for a handful of CC-2200 interdictors to ensure that there would be no sort of escape. Vader was not so sure of that- he remembered the last time he used one of those ships and it resulted in the escape of several Jedi that had taken refuge on Kashyyyk. Still, if there were any Jedi still remaining on Kashyyyk, they would find escape near impossible.
Once the Star Destroyers were in position, they began to launch their compliments of TIE fighters, gunships, and assault barges carrying the new AT-AT walkers. The military craft rushed from the bellies of their carrier ships towards the surface, eager to instill fear into the Wookies and show them the Empire's wrath. As Vader observed this spectacle of military power, he felt a presence in the Force tug at him. It instantly vanished as soon as it appeared, giving Vader the impression that someone found out he was near his or her hiding spot. Vader wondered for a moment if it was Master Udelles, but quickly threw that thought aside. He was thankful for the Jedi to have revealed the Emperor's deception, however Vader still carried much hate for the Order, for personal reasons. Vader remained in front of the viewport, undisturbed by the crew working behind him to keep everything running smoothly.
Down below, the first of the TIE fighter squadrons proceeded towards their targets and began to sweep the tops of the wroshyr trees native to the planet, all the while firing into any villages they found. This was merely to give the Wookies a wake-up call and to provide them with a distraction while the gunships and transports deployed their contents of stormtroopers and equipment. A Star Destroyer was tasked with assisting the landing of the ground forces, firing its turbolasers into areas the gunners felt would cause trouble for the forces below. Finally, the first of the transports touched down and began their deployment. As soon as the boots hit the sand, the stormtroopers scrambled into action, firing at any Wookies that happened to be near the LZs of the Imperial forces. The AT-ATs and AT-STs were not too far behind the stormtroopers and they provided fire support wherever necessary. From a distance, it would seem almost impressive. Up close, it was a living hell. The razing of Kashyyyk had begun.

[Decius]

Vader watched as the fleet of Imperial Star Destroyers moved into formation around the planet of Kashyyyk. A blockade was being formed to prevent any sort of escape from the planet. To be safe, the admiral of the fleet ordered for a handful of CC-2200 interdictors to ensure that there would be no sort of escape. Vader was not so sure of that- he remembered the last time he used one of those ships and it resulted in the escape of several Jedi that had taken refuge on Kashyyyk. Still, if there were any Jedi still remaining on Kashyyyk, they would find escape near impossible.
Once the Star Destroyers were in position, they began to launch their compliments of TIE fighters, gunships, and assault barges carrying the new AT-AT walkers. The military craft rushed from the bellies of their carrier ships towards the surface, eager to instill fear into the Wookies and show them the Empire's wrath. As Vader observed this spectacle of military power, he felt a presence in the Force tug at him. It instantly vanished as soon as it appeared, giving Vader the impression that someone found out he was near his or her hiding spot. Vader wondered for a moment if it was Master Udelles, but quickly threw that thought aside. He was thankful for the Jedi to have revealed the Emperor's deception, however Vader still carried much hate for the Order, for personal reasons. Vader remained in front of the viewport, undisturbed by the crew working behind him to keep everything running smoothly.
Down below, the first of the TIE fighter squadrons proceeded towards their targets and began to sweep the tops of the wroshyr trees native to the planet, all the while firing into any villages they found. This was merely to give the Wookies a wake-up call and to provide them with a distraction while the gunships and transports deployed their contents of stormtroopers and equipment. A Star Destroyer was tasked with assisting the landing of the ground forces, firing its turbolasers into areas the gunners felt would cause trouble for the forces below. Finally, the first of the transports touched down and began their deployment. As soon as the boots hit the sand, the stormtroopers scrambled into action, firing at any Wookies that happened to be near the LZs of the Imperial forces. The AT-ATs and AT-STs were not too far behind the stormtroopers and they provided fire support wherever necessary. From a distance, it would seem almost impressive. Up close, it was a living hell. The razing of Kashyyyk had begun.

Two ARC's acting as Scouts noticed the first Imperial Landing from high up on a cliff and both nearly dropped their weapons in shock. "Swoop, I think we better tell the General about this." Swoop nodded as he slowly began to back up towards his speeder. "Agreed Jump now lets ge-" Suddenly a TIE Fighter swooped down and strafed the area around them. Swoop rolled away as the TIE Fighter passed them by.
The two arrived back at the General's location quickly on Speeders. "General! The Imperials have launched an all out invasion!" Just then the Shuttle Pilot came out. "Sir I think we'll be able to send a long range transmission now."

[The United Empire of Exucular]

Every Jedi on Kashyyyk felt the disturbance in the Force only minutes before the Imperial fleet came into orbit. Quinlan Vos saw the fleet of ships move into positions and knew that Master Cosmos and his companions were trapped unless an opening was made. He was about to do something rash when his communicator started to beep. It was Master Cosmos.
"Master Vos, You have to leave us or else you could be captured or even destroyed by the Imperial ships. That CR90 Corvette can only take so much damage. My first officer knows the coordinates to our base of operations. Tell him to make a few random jumps before returning home."
"We can't leave you Master Cosmos! You'll be trapped on Kashyyyk with Imperials swarming the surface."
"We'll be fine, don't worry about us. I've been in worse situations. Just leave while you still can. May the Force be with you."
Quinlan Vos informed the first officer and moments later they were out of the Kashyyyk system just as a few TIE fighters showed up to investigate the craft.

"Do it now, and have your men prepare to move. We are leaving."
Master Marek picked up his son and followed Master Cosmos out the door.
"It appears we'll have to go into hiding for a short amount of time. Captain, do you think if you can contact your Cruiser it can provide us with an opening and a means off Kashyyyk?"