Mandos felt the wave of change in the balance of the Force.
Mandos: Terry, it is not what I have to offer you, I wish only to discuss of certain matters. Whatever your response will be, we will meet anyways.
After sending this message to Terry using the Force, Mandos got to his feet and left the chamber. He walked past the chancellor's office and entered the establishment where the senate hold discussion.
Mandos: I am sorry I was late. I was... delayed.
Originally posted by Mandos
Mandos: All I can say for now is that there was something that needed more attention than this senate reunion... that is for me. And probably in the end for you 2.
So what are the manners at hand?
We were about to withhold the planet of Mon Calamari from some civic liberties in order to maintain peace.
And we were about to get to the Black Sun.
"As much as this will surprise you all, I will require that you join me onto my ship. Your posts are all ready be taken care of. The notification of your departure is for the 'greater good of the Republic."' AOR turned and looked up and a behemoth of a cruiser was descending to drop off level. AOR smiled watching as one of the jewels in his crown was brought low before him. "Lets see them try to sabotage this", he commented with a laugh. A ramp unloaded itself and a militia of royal guard came jogging down the ramp and took their places. AOR was the first to rise stopping half way to mention, "gentlemen I hardly take you away from your duties. But of all ocassions this is serious. Trust me on this one."
Nari sat in the council chambre, with four other councillors present as well as five others using holo-representation.
Jedi Master Nari Quest> So, this is what new leadership brings.
Jedi Master Teraloon Sofix> They try to stop war by removing weapons. Pah! Is a rancor without teeth any less able to kill a man?
Jedi Master Smilic Yocko> They also declare war against the black sun.
Jedi Master Teraloon Sofix> Extermination of an entire organisation. What ever happened to ideals and principles. All those in breach of the law must stand trial.
Jedi Master Smilic Yocko> I agree, but something must be done about the black sun. Do we not agree. One of our own was attacked by him previously. Jedi knight Meastu.
Jedi Master Teraloon Sofix> I assume he destroyed his attackers because he has no choice. The right action I am sure, but the senate will not see it that way. They will see us killing black sun and concider that we approve this course of action.
Jedi Master Nari Quest> However, at least the new chancellor has not made any moves to disband the order.
Jedi Master Smilic Yocko> But if he does...
Jedi Master Varoon-Kar> We will not allow the order that has existed for so long to be disbanded on the whim of the galaxy. Even if we were, we would still be jedi and would continue to uphold our ideals. However we will tackle that issue if it arrises. For the moment lets focus on our immediate goals.
Master Teraloon, would you be willing to travel to Mon Calamari with some other Jedi and attempt to keep the attitude of the population from becomeing too violent, try to save the lives of the republic officers that will undoubtedly be threatened when they try to confiscate all blasters.
Master Nari, we want you to deal with the Black Sun issue. Take two other knights and try to arrange a meeting with a high-placed member. Oh and inform the supreme chancellor that the Jedi army cannot be deployed against the Black Sun. They will however continue to defend themselves if attacked, and answer distress calls from others in a similar situation.
Jedi Master Nari> Of course I will communicate with him before we depart.
Returning to his room from the meeting Nari Quest tries to open a secure and private holo-link to The new Supreme Chancellor.
Mandos sent a telepathic message to Nari.
Mandos: I know what troubles your mind, my friend, but do not feel endangered by the new chancellor, at least not yet. For now he is the ally of the Jedi even if he despises them. I need you to do something for me. The ancient chancellor, the new one and me have just embarqued on a ship and AOR is our leader. I already suspect where we are going, but not the chancellors. I need you to inform the Jedi consil of this information, but ask them to do nothing about it. I however want you to follow our ship from a distance. Only you. Do not fear for me, Nari, nothing can bring me down in this world... except myslef.
AOR gazed at Mandos, surprised at the remark, "Mandos, even in my ambitious time I never held you far from my heart. Your trust is well placed my friend. I hope you will not fail me either. For as long as you stand on my ship, you will owe your loyalties to no one but me. For the this ship is nothing but me". The ship let loose a deep slow resonating sound that was almost startling, "a little thing I learned from the Zhanarkasien's."
Nari was amazed once again by the seemingly impossible talent of Mandos to read the thoughts of his allies from such a long distance. He assumed it was one of the reasons he was so adept at leading the jedi army asisstance division (JAAD). Probably some form of battle meditation that was lost centuries ago.
He took heed of the message and passed it on to the council before leaveing in a Jedi Starfighter with two other knights for the region of space the black sun was reported to have attacked the jedi.
However, at the first hyperspace drop-out point where the knights and him were to check each other were still on course he changed route, instead plotting a course to follow that of the ship Mandos borded.
Follens ship landed planet Bal'demnic hidden away by him in the galaxy. He walked out and looked at the many plants that were growing vigorously as if there was a competition to grow. He passed through a dense bush and out into a clearing that was covered by a gigantic tree. But this was no ordinary tree. this was his base and research center where all his exporting, importing and study went. many crates were lined up waiting for a ship to come in to trade them all over the galaxy. He put his hands on his hips and smiled in satisfaction as a the shipment organiser aproched him.
"My lord the ship we sent to Dogoba will be back soon today"
"Good. What have they found their amonst the rubbish that taints its now unfertile soil?" he responded quickly.
"Well not much could be saved but we have gotten many different roots that may have the possibility to be grown.?"
"Well at least its something we can use. What about the export to Nar Shaddaa?"
"It has gotten their fine and the doctors there thank you."
"Well thats good. I must be one of the only people looking out for the health of the citizens" He walked away from the shipment organizer and into the large base.
Originally posted by AOR
AOR gazed at Mandos, surprised at the remark, "Mandos, even in my ambitious time I never held you far from my heart. Your trust is well placed my friend. I hope you will not fail me either. For as long as you stand on my ship, you will owe your loyalties to no one but me. For the this ship is nothing but me". The ship let loose a deep slow resonating sound that was almost startling, "a little thing I learned from the Zhanarkasien's."
Mandos: The powers of the Zhanarkasien are very strange, if I can express myself with those words. I've let you read my message, to see your reaction. I must say I was satisfied by it. I'm on your ship, I will pledge myself to your orders, but to orders I judge right. It is not unrespectful, as you might judge it that way. I hope?
Mandos sent that message so only AOR would hear it. Then he added:
Mandos: I can sense that the ship is... special. I hope you do not take it personnal if I have one of my Jedi master's following it, one that I trust entirely.
A dark purple light started to glow arround Mandos.
Mandos: If we are going far, and you are in a hurry to get there as fast as you can, I could use my slow time technique to help with that problem. Of course I would do the same thing with Nari's ship.
Originally posted by Mandos
Mandos: The powers of the Zhanarkasien are very strange, if I can express myself with those words. I've let you read my message, to see your reaction. I must say I was satisfied by it. I'm on your ship, I will pledge myself to your orders, but to orders I judge right. It is not unrespectful, as you might judge it that way. I hope?Mandos sent that message so only AOR would hear it. Then he added:
Mandos: I can sense that the ship is... special. I hope you do not take it personnal if I have one of my Jedi master's following it, one that I trust entirely.
A dark purple light started to glow arround Mandos.
Mandos: If we are going far, and you are in a hurry to get there as fast as you can, I could use my slow time technique to help with that problem. Of course I would do the same thing with Nari's ship.
AOR bowed once again at the offer, "it will not be neccessary. And you will soon see why. However, I would tell your friend to stay close to her tail, lest he be lost in the warp", and with that, AOR turned and entered the ship escorting his guest to the bridge.