STAR WARS: RETROSPECTION- Trials

Xavier watches as the fists pump in the air. He has read many stories in the archive about these kind of moments. He believes the typical response in them was something akin to the Jedi, describing a feeling of euphoria and warmth.

Xavier didn't feel any of that. There was nothing in him. The basic biological responses but his mind was still distant. He had no feelings or caring for these people in him. They were simply a means to an end.

At that moment of clarity Xavier felt of cold feeling in his stomach, almost as if a hole was there. Something was missing in Xavier something vital he knew it, but he did not know what that was.

Xavier takes a deep breath not letting this foreboding stop him from the task at hand. He had to get in touch with his Master before they could kick this off.

Once everyone had settled down some.

"Now everyone relax and rest up. When I give the signal we shall finish this."

Xavier turns and walks to a closed corner away from everyone. He whispers under his breath concentrating on the image of his Master.
"Master Cabas"

The slaves do their best to stifle their overwhelming excitement, especially as the guards come in to find out what all that yelling was. Satisfied that the slaves have shut up in pretended fearfulness, the guards watch for awhile, then leave.

It is an interdeterminate amount of time before Master Cabas appears, dropping from an air vent as before.

"Yes, Padawan?" Cabas asks.

"Master" Xavier says bowing his head.

"I have news to relay to you. Friste Tem I think is in control of this ship. Not only that but he plans on destroying a moon population tomorrow. If we are to act it must be tonight."

Cabas contemplates this.

"Removing the leadership of the Sklaboreans should put a halt to Friste's plans," Cabas responds. "The pirates are a brutal force, but all of their confidence is vested in Friste and Svidrigailov... but I sense that you have not changed your plans, Xavier."

He studies your reaction.

"No Master I haven't. I still think my plan offers the best solution to all problems presented."

Cabas shakes his head.

"It is too late to alter the course you have chosen," Cabas explains, "but the removal of Svidrigailov and Friste alone would have averted any conflict. I have no doubt that the pirates would have surrendered with the arrests or deaths of their figureheads..."

He runs a hand through his hair, apparently frustrated.

"Nothing to be done. We shall have to make do."

He crosses his hands behind his back, then looks to you expectantly.

"What do you have in mind? I trust this slave rebellion of yours has been thought out in its entirety, yes? I may think you have chosen unwisely, but I know with certainty that you will not have rallied them without first designing a plan..."

"The plan itself is simple. We must first arm the slaves, then attacking the Bridge, to take over the ships." Xavier will then go over the particulars of the plans including the the main obstacles at the Bridge. He will also go over how many pilots they have the the possible escape plan should anything go wrong.

Cabas finds no faults with the plan, other than that being the plan in the first place. But he feels that it is solid and that your leadership of the slaves, assisted by Trax and such, will help it greatly.

"As for my part in this... Friste Tem is a highly dangerous individual. I must confront him. Alone. Concern yourself with Svidrigailov and the well-being of your men. Therein lies your victory, Xavier."

Cabas pulls his robes tight about him and makes to leave.

"I will know when the time is right. I shall see you in the midst of battle, my young Padawan. May the Force be with you."

He vanishes into the ventilation again.

"And may the force be with you, Master."

Wouldn't Xavier need his lightsaber now?

And don't we need Cabas to open the door from the outside.

Cabas seems to have forgotten to return your weapon.

Xavier is confused about why Cabas has done what he has done. He will return to where the other Slaves are at.

Xavier needed Cabas to get the Slave Hold open.

Rex what are Xavier's thought on the matter?

It is very much unlike Cabas to spite you that way. He may have something in mind...

Cabas has to have something in mind. He would never do this to Xavier unless he did, think to himself.

He will wait a few moments waiting for a sign.

No sign comes for some time.

Trax presses you to go over the battle plans and the escape with the slaves, so that they will know what to do and where to go.

Xavier will do as such. Making sure their prime directives is known.

He also makes sure to keep a certain number of pilots in the rear in case the escape needs to be executed.

The pilots understand their mission. But where should they meet up if escape is required? Prassk also voices a concern that the freighters might not have enough fuel for long-distance journies. Varloucant is pretty far out.

The slaves are a tad worried about going through the pirate crew quarters, but otherwise are okay with the plan. You can sense a certain amount of fear from them, but for the most part all are pumped up to battle for their freedom.

Xavier ponders on this. The pilots should meet up at the room closet to the hanger that is defensible Trax should know where that is. Xavier will ask Prassk how long it takes to fill up the freighters.

Oh, they don't mean in the ship. They mean, where should they all rendezvous at with the transports after the escape? A planet in Republic space is preferred.

Prassk wouldn't know, he's never worked with these transports before. He vows to lead the escape effort, though.

Is there any Planet Xavier has knowledge of that can and will shelter the slaves?

Prassk is so brave to lead the Escape. Xavier has another idea though,

"Trax will lead any escape plan Prassk, he has knowledge on ships and has been here long enough to know them some. Besides I need you and Hoondan to be with me at all times."

Prassk understands, grudingly. He is a Pirate, after all. Pirates generally depend on having absolute advantage. Just look at Svidrigailov, raping defenseless villages as a source for slavery.

Trax says that the transports are usually fueled, but the only way to know is to check when they get there and refuel if needed.

He also suggests Coruscant as the rendezvous point.