Knights of the Old Republic: The Last of the Sith(Master Essenu's Group)

A small holographic image is projected in the center of the console. It is of the galaxy, though large sections of it are without any markings. Unexplored areas. But one section in particular is interesting. To the right side of the map, many sections of the galaxy that are normally uncharted are there. Hundreds of planerts can be seen across the previously unexplored section of the galaxy.

One in particular sticks out. From this planet, there is a soft, red colored glow emitting. Though neither Urcala or Master Essenu perceive it quiet the same as the two others, it is obvious that something is special about this place. Master Essenu reaches out and touches the planet, which zooms the map in. A small, five planet system orbiting a boringly normal star appears. The fourth planet glows red, though it looks completely normal otherwise. There is a name above the planet. Scribed in Aurebesh, is the word "Korriban".

All of you have at least heard this name before, though usually as a tall tale told by one of the Jedi explorers from the Sith Wars. It is the fabled homeworld of the original Sith. The fabled homeworld is sitting there on the map, disturbingly close to where Ossus is located.

"It could be a fake," Master Essenu eventually said, though it was obvious(even without the Force) that she didn't really believe her words.

"Forgive Aalun for his presumptuousness, but he thinks that perhaps it must be some kind of decoy or fake to mislead... Aalun, in his simple way of thinking, wonders how it could be possible for such a place to exist so close to Ossus." The Gand says in an almost fearful voice during the pause after Master Essenu spoke.

"Its still well into Sith space," Master Essenu commented, "But I agree with you, Aalun. This is just far too close..."

((Map of the section of the galaxy is attached. Red is Korriban, Green is Ossus, and the Blue is Rhen Var.))

"Master, forgive Aalun for his questions, but what is Aalun and his friends to do? Shall we go there?" The Gand asks after the long moment of silence.

The Jedi woman thinks on this a moment, and then says in a very matter of fact way, "If you were looking for information on the Sith, for good or ill...is there any better place you could think of than what is said to be their homeworld?"

Aalun is torn inside. In no way does he think they should go to the Sith Homeworld. Such is an act of lunacy for even the most powerful of Jedi. But yet, how can he doubt his mistress? Who is Aalun anyway that he should doubt his mentor and trainer, she who is so wise in the force.

After a few moments, Aalun bows his head and nods his agreement.

Obviously, Master Essenu isn't nearly as confident in the decision as her words would sound. But upon seeing that the Findsman agrees, a small pulse in the Force seems to show a little more reassurance. But before she can speak, another speaks up.

It is the Sneevel, Shombay, who had been generally silent for the last hour or so. He had been very introverted for that time, and it sounded like he'd come to a decision. His words just confirmed it, "I would...I would stay here on this planet. There is much here, and someone should at least find out what they can. The...fallen one doesn't seem like the kind of person to communicate, so any secrets he knows of this place will just be lost."

There was a silence before Master Essenu nodded. She could tell he wasn't going to take a 'no' for an answer, "Very well. Take the survival equipment and one of the communications relays."

Without another word, the Sneevel left the cockpit and in a few more minutes, he could be seen walking across the ice...away from the ruins. Master Essenu sighed heavily, but turned her attention back to the task at hand, "Unless there is anything else, I believe we should leave. Time is not on our side when the Dark Side is involved."

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Without another word, the Sneevel left the cockpit and in a few more minutes, he could be seen walking across the ice...away from the ruins. Master Essenu sighed heavily, but turned her attention back to the task at hand, "Unless there is anything else, I believe we should leave. Time is not on our side when the Dark Side is involved."

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Urcala Nattu was waiting outside, 'watching' the ice, though her attention was elsewhere. She had not gone inside the ship, preferring instead to ponder on why this stranger did not dwell in the force.

Seeing her Sneevel companion leave the craft and trot across the ice brought Urcala back to reality for the moment. No more time could be spent here, that much was certain.

The Miralukan Jedi turned in the direction of the downed craft, picking up a renewed sense of urgency from her mistress. She strode forward and sought out Mistress Essenu.

"There is not much time left, is there?" Urcala asked, already knowing well the true answer.

Master Essenu shook her head, "I do not know for sure. Everything is clouded. We should, however, continue on our way," she then turns to the ship, which has finished warming up.

A few minutes later, the ship is leaving the orbit of the icy planet below. As Master Essenu plots a hyperspace jump to the coordinates listed as 'Korriban', a short beeping sound starts to sound from next to the comm unit at the back of the cockpit. The Jedi Master turns to look at it, but motions for one of the others to recieve it, sending the feeling through the Force that she is busy with the complex calculations of jumping through a possibly dangerous route.

"Gemstar, over." Aalun answers the com.