STAR WARS: RETROSPECTION- The Bannermen

Some interesting suggestions there, especially Arkania, there are many Jedi from Arkania. Some even left the Order and returned to their homeworld. Steeped in history stemming far back into the Sith Empire.

So how is this going to go down?

You can choose the world that you wish to start with! Just keep in mind how long each will take. You can also take longer with a specific world if you feel the need, but at the expense of time.

And as previously noted, you can call in ONE FAVOR from the Supreme Chancellor. He would prefer if you do not make use of it.

Sounds like a plan. Will the Specific nations I get involved with this affect the end of the story, say I get the Trade Feds involved, that could potentially muck things up more than it is worth to have them.

Might be an idea to start with the Naboo. Need a lot of strong Political ties to ground off with first.

(Updates coming thick and fast today.)

You have no idea how the factions you interview will interact with each other.

And to confirm- Denzral wants to go to Naboo as his first diplomatic meeting?

Yes. Naboo I believe is a good start, and I am sure given Naboo's past dealings with the Jedi, they might be more than helpful.

Alright!

A Republic diplomatic cruiser is being loaned to transport Evand. All supplies are loaded onto the ship and its passengers without issue, and you are ready to depart for Naboo.

Will Denzral be taking his own fighter or riding along with Evand?

He will ride with Evand. Unless he can fit the starfighter in the cargo hold? If not the he will ride with the King. He will bring the standard Jedi Kit, a hacking kit, supplies obviously, can he bring a spare lightsabre, and place it concealed on himself somewhere, smoke and concussion grenades, and his blaster obviously.

The cruiser is not large enough the hold a fighter- picture the cruiser from the start of TPM that Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan use when meeting with the Trade Federation at Naboo.

The ship is unarmed and you have no fighter escort. Is this okay?

As far as the rules are concerned, unless plot intervenes, you cannot carry a spare lightsaber.

You can get a couple grenades. As usual, it is Dexterity to throw and they follow Heavy Weapons rules.

Meh. What about a Vibroblade-like short sword? I am assuming the standard Jedi kit includes the under water thing Obi-Wan uses, and grapnel and chord, and a flash light?

Denzral is going to be as prepared as possible.

He'll go in his fighter then. Wish Soapy was here.

A short sword is fine (though Denzral is more efficient barehanded when using Combat). Standard Jedi equipment is all good too.

You sense that taking the fighter is a wise decision. Evand is not going to be safe everywhere you go.

And so, taking off from Coruscant, you begin...

DAY ONE

The diplomatic cruiser in its crimson and gray drops out of hyperspace within sight of Naboo, as they have been doing often following the invasion of the world below. A fantastic number of representatives and diplomats have been seeking an audience with Queen Amidala, who has retired her throne to take up the title of Senator.

As in the films, Naboo is a beautiful lush world with swaying fields and sparkling waters, untouched by industrialization in the way that Coruscant knows it. Their technology is highly advanced, yet constructed in harmony with nature, not against. As such, much of their designs are organic in character.

Evand receives a fighter escort from you alone, zipping up behind in your modified wedge-shaped Jedi interceptor (which is whatever color you like). The astromech dock is sadly a little empty for this journey. You wonder what Soapy is up to or what has become of him.

Denzral will lead the envoy into Naboo's recently constructed starport, unless ordered by ground traffic control to do otherwise and if contacted by control he will tell them who they are, and their reason for arrival.

Starflight control actually directs you to the security hangars at Theed; they do not want such a high-profile guest landing in the civilian starport. King Evand sent word of his coming before departure, to ensure that the Naboo would receive him properly.

Your welcoming party is a small cadre of Naboo security men, with their toughened leather blast jackets and skirted uniforms. Surrounded by them is the youthful and beautiful Padme Amidala, Senator of Naboo and hero of the Invasion. Beside her stands an amiable man in lavish robing typical of upper-class Naboo statesman, mostly in tones of green and gold.

King Evand has chosen a sophisticated doublet in Halloyan colors- white and sky blue- and has strapped both his shielded gauntlet to his wrist and his heavy pistol at his hip.

"King Evand," greets Senator Amidala. "It truly is a pleasure to receive you. Welcome to Naboo."

"The pleasure is mine," Evand says, with a smug grin. "This is my escort, Denzral Vassisk. He's a..."

"Jedi Knight," Senator Amidala says warmly. "Welcome, Denzral."

"Call me Denz," Denzral greeted, "a pleasure to meet you, Lady Amidala." Denzral will offer a formal bow, and a smile; his reply in a matching warm tone her own.

He will scan the party with his mind to get a general feel.

You can Scan one individual; it is Empathy to get the feelings of a group.

"Have you met Obi-Wan Kenobi?" Padmé queries. "Or Anakin Skywalker? I know there are thousands of Jedi Knights, but they are friends of mine, and of Naboo."

"Who?" asks Evand.

"Jedi Master Kenobi and his promising Padawan learner Anakin, are who she speaks of, they are heroes of the Battle of Naboo. The late Jedi Master Qui-Gon," He offered his hand in Senator Amidala's direction, "and the former-Queen of the Naboo; Senator Amidala here-" he smiled "-are also heroes of the same."

He turned back to regard Amidala. "I do not believe his highness, King Evand has had the pleasure of their acquaintance, m'lady."

She was asking you!

Evand still appreciates the explanation.

"It seems I picked the right person to come with me, then," Evand says.

I wasn't sure if she had been asking me or the king.

In addendum to that, Denzral will say... "... but, indeed I have met Master Kenobi, an Anakin on the occasion."

"When next you see them, give them my regards," Senator Amidala says.

"Shall I see more of your beautiful world, or are we conducting business in the hangar?" Evand asks the Naboo politician.

"Come, you shall see more," she says.

She walks you into the palace, with its high halls of ornate marble. Any damage from the liberation of the palace has been repaired. Evand idly asks questions about the planet and the invasion, which Senator Amidala graciously answers.

The stately man walks along quietly beside them.

Denzral will scan the states man.

"Indeed I would be happy to, m'lady. This is in-fact my first visit to your world, it is quite mesmerising. I know Soapy would love to see this place."