New Republic RP Episode II: Where Past and Present Collide

Rhia looked quizzically at the Jedi. She did not believe the senate would have sent him, recently they had been uneasy about the position of the Jedi. She looked away, trying to hide her eyes.

Nevermind. She said lightly, trying to sound as if she wasn't worried. Why would the Jedi want to rescue a senator?

Have you heard of the "Jedi Governence Decree" Master? The "Jedi Governence Decree" had been brought up by a senator from Malastare after a suspected Jedi attack. Rhia hadn't believed it a year ago, and still didn't. It was a loud of crap, in her opinion.

Darpan looked at Rhia. "What? No I haven't." He said, slicing the middle of one of the MG's staff apart. Then he kicked it into a grinding machine, and it was instantly torn apart.

(hey guys mind if i jump in)

Name: Vall Dracus
Age: 25
Class: Jedi/Smuggler
Rank: Knight
Species: Black Human
New Republic
Weapon: Lightsaber (Green), blaster pistol

Bio: From Cloud City, with pride, fought along side Lando at Taanab and was a smuggler with him and Solo when he was younger, but after becoming a jedi he left his smuggler days behind.....or did he? He has a really young attitude, (even for his age) but gets serious when he needs to, he is a very loyal friend, and is happy to take a partner any time.

As Vall was walking down the halls of the Yavin Academy, he watched as many students began their training under masters and even in groups or solo learning from jedi holocrons.

They were very young some in their teen years, others in their mid 20s to 30s, but you have to start somewhere, he thought to himself. He contiued on until he got to the audience chambers (seen in the final scene of a A New Hope), where he saw what appeared to be Luke Skywalker staring out at the horizon, but really he was medidtating, not wanting to disturb him he started to turn back.

"Vall," Vall turned around " Luke." a smile came to Vall's face. " How have you been," Luke asked. " Im fine," he said happily, there was a silence between them. " Look, i have to go.....take care of somethings, i might be gone for awhile," he said. Luke Laughed "Oh really, well i won't keep you, but make sure you come back, there some students who want you to teach them." Vall Laughed " Yeah yeah, ill get to that, so uhhhh I guess i'll see ya when i see ya." "Take care, and may the force be with you Vall," "You too," he responded " May the force be with you Skywalker." There was a silence between the two, and then Vall gave him a wave, and he walked away.

Originally posted by Ballister
Darpan looked at Rhia. "What? No I haven't." He said, slicing the middle of one of the MG's staff apart. Then he kicked it into a grinding machine, and it was instantly torn apart.

Rhia looked over at Darpan.

It seems like something you should recognize, though you are not a politician. Rhia smiled. At one point, it could have been taken as a serious threat to the Jedi. Since then it has been pushed away. The senators do not doubt you as much as they would have when the Decree was first addressed.

Rhia looked away back out the window. Everything was so calm now, and it was that exact calm that made her frustrated. She couldn't wait to get back to the senate where she could talk with fellow politicians, and have them understand.

[Wait, do you mean Jedi attack the Republic, or something attacks the Jedi.]

At last, Temy made the skiff jump out of hyperspace.

Temy: Senator, we are making our final approach towards Coruscant. Our plan to aid you address that motion calling for allocation of more resources towards war activities is to be on your hovering platform as witnesses in case the Speaker demands evidence. For that, all three of us need to be in the Senate, even if the Jedi are only there to escort you. Because you'll make most of the work.

"I need to get back to the academy. I got delayed by that little ship detour."

((OOC: Niether, it is not mentioned in the plot so I cannot make it up myself. Perhaps a few Jedi acted strangely around the most well known senators?))

Thank you, Master Jedi. Once more, I must express how grateful I am that you two came. Rhia looked out at the approaching planet. I will appreiciate your presence at the meeting. I am sure there will be a need for evidence.

((OOC: Short I know, but I have a family get together. If need be, you can puppet my character onto Coruscant.))

[Ok.]

"Well, even though I ended up saving you, I never planned to do so. Only to get out of the ship alive. I need to get to the Jedi academy on Yavin IV. I need a new starfighter anyways, I might as well stop on Coruscant." He pulled out his lightsaber. The hilt was broken open, and the insides were exposed. "And maybe a new saber too. I guess this one got cut by the magnaguard's electro staff."

Vall entered the hangar to find his old R4 unit waiting for him near his ship, one of the jedi walked towards him, " I figured you might want him back, he said your the originial owner," Vall respoded "Thank You." The R4 unit rolled over to him spouting bleeps and boops in happiness, Vall Laughed " I missed you too R4, you ready to get out of here?" He loaded the droid onto to his X-wing, and they took off. (OOC: dont worry, im just using the X-wing as transportation, not aerial combat)

Vall: Put in the coordinates for Coruscant.......... ok good....good alright prepare to make the jump to hyperspace........ and NOW!!

in seconds te ship blasted off into hyperspace. Destination: Coruscant

The X-wing pulls out of hyperspace into Coruscant, as the ship makes its apporach to one of the landing pads, This part of coruscant was forgotten and old, a perfect place to hide and for crime to go unchecked. He saw trouble immediately, Figures, he thought to himself. 5 thugs were going to have their way with an inocent woman.

Vall walked over, the woman was screaming for help, " Is there a problem fellas?" Vall said smiling, as if to find the whole situtation humorous. 4 of the thugs pulled out blasters or virbroblades, the other one held the girl" Get out of here punk, before we decide to "play" with you too." Vall laughed confidently, "I dont like your idea of playing, or your attitude, or your way with women, Ill give you 2 choices, walk away, or die, your call. The thugs were puzzeled as to why he was so confident, he smiled and pulled back the side of his jacket to reveal a lightsaber, immeadetly all the thugs dropped thier weapons and ran away. He walked over to the girl " are you all right?" Suddenly he caught a quick hand across the face, the girl screamed " You thought that was funny, my life was at stake!!!" Vall looked at her surprised " Ya know, you could show more gratitude, i SAVED you life," " You were laughing the whole time, does the little damsel in distress scenario make you happy," Vall went from surprised to pissed, he sighed " I dont have time for this, your welcome." he began walking away

She screamed more " Where do you think your going!!!"He turned around " None of you business, ok, i saved you life, me and you do not have to associate any more, cmon R4." " wait, you cant leave me here."
" Are you serious you cant find a way back home?" she respoded " well there are still more thugs out there and... Vall interupted "I didnt come here to save you, and diffinitely not get slaped in the face for it." " but you have to, your a jedi, you have to protect the innocent." there was a silence between, Vall was obviously annoyed, and now it seems as though she was enjoying the arguement. Vall looked over at R4, "well what do you think?" the droid sputtered out bleep and boops, Vall lowered his head and sighed. " where do you live?" she responded " Just follow me, ohh and im really sorry for hitting you, i was just so angry and well." Vall interupted, " dont worry about it."

The 3 began their journey out of the slums of Coruscant......

As the 3 were walking.......

" So uhhh whats your name?" she asked, "Vall Dracus." "Are you still mad at me," she asked, Vall was getting irritated "no" she noticed how angry he was, she didnt ask any more questions. Vall turned to look at her, she very beautiful, even though she was a twi'lek, he was a little attracted to her, she looked to be in her early 20s. " lets stop and rest a bit, its already late." they all sat, down around a fire R4 had prepared, she fell asleep fast, R4 turned off, and Vall was by himself, watching over them all. He started thinking about her again,he sighed, it started raining all of a sudden. The were safe from te rain, but there was something about the rain that sort calmed Vall, he looked at her again, he knew it was wrong but curiosity was killing him, he used the force to look into her past, he saw images of her in pain, sorrow, loneliness, he felt bad for blowing her off the way he did, and even now for looking at her past. He stoped, and then went to sleep.

In the morning.......

she woke him up, " get up sleepy head, we have leave, its not much farther." He got up "ok, ok, lets go." 10 minutes into the trip " so uhhh i never got you name," she smiled, " Ohh you care now, my name is Cora Voan." He smiled " thats a beautiful name." they stared at each other, then Vall turned away and began walking, She started thinking about him, and laughed a little.

the 3 arrived at her home......

Cora: were here
Vall: finally,
Cora stared at him, still curious about him
Vall: so uhhhh i guess this is it
Cora: Leaving so soon?
Vall: yeah we have to leave, to drop off a shipment for a client of mine, i dont want to leave him waiting anymore, than i already have.
Cora: well i can give you a lift, it will take you forever to get back to your ship
Vall: thanks
Vall started remebering about the fire last night
Vall: Do you wanna tag along?
She smiled
Cora: of course, let me get the ship ready
Vall: you may wanna get a blaster while your at it.
they both laughed
after evrything was ready the 2 blasted off
they got back to the ship to find evreything destroyed, including his ship.

"What the hell, who did this?" " it must have been those thugs," Cora respoded. he sighed, this is rediculous he thought to himself. " Im sorry Vall," " Its not you fault, I..." She interupted " No it is, if i hadnt dragged you into this your ship would be fine, and..." then Vall interupted "NO, i protected you by choice, dont worry about it." she looked at him, she felt a little guilty inside, but she was happy to finally have someone that cared about her, even if it was for a short time. " well we cant drop off the shipment R4, contact Telbora, and tell him its no good." " So what now?" Cora asked " do you know how to get the senate building, im sure the politicians well lend me a ship, I think something might be going on over there, a jedi sent me a message about escorting." " sure i can get you there." she said

they all blasted off headed for the senate chambers......

After she landed, Temy found a speeder like Senator Greyshade's (the one Anakin used to chase Zam Wesell) and brought Rhia in.

Temy: I know, as your savior, I have a debt of honor with you. The least I could do is to provide you the evidence as to support your motion calling for more resources allocated towards war activities. I know how urgent and grave the situation is, for I fought many times the Imperials as an admiral. To Senators, I am better known as an admiral than I am as a Jedi.

Rhia: Do what I say, and your presence will be of a great aid to the New Republic. Trust me, I'll guide you to the one place you will have to be when the Speaker or the Chancellor will ask for evidence.

As the duo rushed in the hallways of the Senate, they missed the topics scheduled before the war motion. To Rhia, everything else didn't matter much by now. By the time they arrived to their hovering platform, it was almost time to address that motion the Senator wanted so much to address since she was in the clutches of the Imperial Remnant.

Supreme Chancellor (Leia Organa Solo): The current topic in our schedule is Senator Kateera of Naboo and her war motion.

Senator Kateera: This war motion that I wish to address has roots which began when Grand Admiral Thrawn was still alive. Since we are losing ships day after day, we need more troops and ships to recapture them.

Senator Bolt (representing Malastare): This is scandalous!

Senate speaker: We will hear, later, the reaction of the representative of Malastare.

Senator We (representing Kamino): I protest! You have no evidence! This can't be!

Senator Bolt: The Congress of Malastare approves what the representative of Kamino said. I demand evidence!

Rhia: To prove these factoids, I invite High Admiral Walker, commander of the forces in the Utapau Sector, to address herself for the Republican High Command.

Temy: Honorable representatives of the Republic, I'd like to report a grave situation. The Imperial Remnant sent a fleet to capture Utapau. Though we destroyed the enemy flagship, this has been done at the cost of several dozens of cruisers. During the battle, I saved Senator Kateera from the clutches of the Imperial Remnant. Nowhere the situation is as critical as it is now.

((OOC: Uh, no offense, didn't I say "puppet"?))

Rhia stood back and listened to the Jedi speak. Her eyes wandered expertly over the senators, monitoring their reactions. When they had entered the Senate building she had thrown off the title of Rhia, and became once more, Senator Kateera of Naboo. She had known that the senators would demand evidence, but the mere word of a Jedi would not be enough. They needed real evidence.

She winced at the jeers from the senators. They weren't believing it. She shook her head and stepped up next to Master Walker.

Don't be blind Senators! Ever since this began you have seen it! Don't deny it. Now they have made an act that cannot be ignored. Take action before this gets any worse. If we do not send extra forces we will endager that citizens of the Republic. I ask you, would you allow your children to run around while you know what is going on in space right now?

Rhia looked over at the Jedi, a little uneasy at questioning her in front of the senate.

I ask you, Master Jedi, is help needed?

Vall and Cora arrived at the senate chambers, to find the senators all in session over a large and what appeared to be heated debate, the both of them didnt really care, but listned on in curiosity......

Cora: I wonder what they are arguing about?
Vall: I dont know, but it must be important
Cora: who is that talking, i think ive seen her on the holovids
Vall: hmmm, thats senator Kateera from Naboo, and... she is standing next to a Jedi?
Cora: how do you know she is a jedi
Vall: I've seen her before at the academy, but... what is she doing here?
Cora: Hey, maybe she can give us a ride off planet
Vall: Us? what us?
Cora: Hey you said i could tag along, besides there is nothing here for me anymore, my family is long dead, and ive been living by myself for quite awhile. besides you could use a partner
Vall smiled
Vall: well, it has been awhile since i had a partner, just make sure you can hold your own, i wont be able to save you all the time, as a matter of fact you havent even prove to me how tough you are.
Cora: trust me ive got skills, slicing, repair, piloting, you name it, and im pretty handy with a blaster, I uhhhhh just... misplaced mine..earlier
Vall: sure, what ever you say

Vall and Cora turned to look back into the audience chambers where the senators were still in debate.....

Temy: To answer your question, Senator, since I am better known to the other Senators as an admiral than I am as a Jedi, though some of you folks know me solely as a Jedi who sends reports from the front line, I do know that even though I went to Utapau solely to save a Senator, since the very moment from which I was inside the Bonestorm, I knew that aid became more necessary than ever. Because below, there were innocent citizens whose lives were endangered. The senator from Utapau can witness from it firsthand. I know that we might lose some valuable taxpayers if we don't act quickly. Those taxpayers have elected you Senators, just give their favor back. Just ask the senator from Utapau; he may answer the same thing about how necessary help is required and how quickly it has to be demanded.

Rhia looked away from the Jedi, turning once more to face the senate.

I am not asking you to send all troops out, I just want the fighters in space to have help. Surely you can see that they are fighting a loosing battle, even with the destruction of the main ship? We are a United Republic, yet we are pushing this battle out of our minds! Please senators, don't ignore the reports you see on the Holonet every morning, act on them!

Rhia listened to the hushed senate, just waiting for a response from one of them...

Temy looked away from the Speaker and the Chancellor to face the other senators.

Senator Corall (representing Neimoidia): I assume this is the right course of action to take, Admiral. Senator, it might be true that we the politicians push the battle out of our minds, the Admiral is correct. If we don't act rapidly out in deep space, financially, we may lose more than what we needed to spend according to the motion. Because we will lose planets whose combined share of tax income is greater than the expenditure required to defend them.

The debates might continue, the Senate might still be engulfed in turmoil, but the motion MUST be in force, Rhia thought. Still, Temy had one of her scouts in a holocomm.

Republic scout lieutenant: Admiral, we intercepted enemy communications indicating that the Empire intend to capture Hypori. We can't wait much longer, I'm afraid the space mines won't do. I do know that Hypori is a major manufacturing base, that's why I report that as being urgent warning.