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 Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2008 3:48 pm
"Ready as I'll ever be." Jahan smiled back, hoping the small bump on her forehead would blend in with the others she already sported. She straightened her cloak, triple checked her lightsabre's place on her belt and left the room with her carry-all in hand.
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Posted: Sun Oct 26, 2008 1:02 pm
Making a final adjustment on the tie-down for her gun belt Ember shoved her blaster into her holster and tossed her own carry-all over her shoulder and followed Jahan out the cabin.
“Ever been on Alderaan before?” She asked Jahan.
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Posted: Sun Oct 26, 2008 4:26 pm
 ((Thats Aldera. You're at the Royal Palace)) As you disembark from the ship, you are greeted by Nolaa and Roth, who had been waiting for you. And they are not alone.
A squad of Alderaan Honorguards and a servant of House Organa await you as well. Once reuinited with Roth and Nolaa, the lot of you are escourted into the Royal Palace, lead through mammoth and elegant corridors into a majestic hall, the Grand Hall of Aldera. From this sweeping room of Elegant beauty, the Royalty of Alderaan hold court. Here you are seated and offered refreshments as the servant requests you be patient and wait for Senator Organa's arrival.From his seat, a glass of some crimson liquid in hand, Roth takes in the scene with a wary watchful eye, while Nolaa, standing at his side, is staring with stunned amazement at the size and majesty of the room.
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Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2008 11:12 am
Jahan sat calmly and quietly in one of the beautiful chairs, taking in the splendor of the building and surroundings without the stunned look on her face that Nolaa had. Her lightsaber was tucked against her right hip but she doubted she'd need it, unless...
Closing her eyes for a moment she tried to focus and find other force users nearby; she didnt' want any nasty surprises.
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Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2008 11:58 am
Ember greeted her comrades with a nod of her head and a smile as she stepped off the ships enter ramp and ran her red eyes over the waiting honor guards and servant. Sighing inwardly, Ember follows the group, tailing along behind the rest with carryall over her shoulder.
The Royal Palace was by far one of the biggest and most elegant Ember had ever been in, and it reminded her of why she had left home in the first place. Once the crew was seated and refreshments were offered Ember chose something non-alcoholic and sat next to Jahan, sliding her carryall underneath her chair and braced her for what she expected to be the normal court affairs hosted by royalty, mind numbingly boring.
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Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2008 12:10 pm
The doors to the Grand Hall open, and in strides a middle-aged man who has a well-kept goatee and is wearing Senatorial robes. Easily recognizable as Bail Organa, he smiles and nods to the servants before turning to you. “Welcome to Alderaan,” he says. “I had hoped we might meet under more pleasant circumstances, but unfortunately the Empire makes almost everything unpleasant. Still, I am glad to see that the . . .difficulties at the spaceport above Brentaal didn’t impede you too much.
“I’ve asked you to join me today because the agents of mine that you rescued seem to think you can be trusted. Since you worked hard to help them, I believe I can put my faith in you as well. I have a task that needs to be completed, but unfortunately my status as a Senator prevents me from taking care of it myself, or even from sending someone directly associated with the Royal Family.
“The planet Felucia was ravaged during the Clone Wars, but once the fighting was over, the Empire set up a permanent facility on the world. Nothing large—just a small garrison where they could keep prisoners out of the way. Some months ago, I was contacted by an Imperial Admiral who was disillusioned with the way the Empire had twisted the once-great Republic, and he began feeding me sensitive information. A little over a week ago, that communication stopped. My agents tell me that the Admiral has been taken to Felucia, where he is being held against his will. I’d like you to learn what has become of him, and rescue him if you can.”
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Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2008 12:35 pm
Midway in a swallow of his drink, Roth heard the name of their destination.
His eyes widend and he choked on his drink, his violent hacking swiftly drawing Nolaa's concerned attention.
"I take it you've heard of Felucia before." Senator Organa said to him an eyebrow arched at the man's reaction.
"The horror stories yes." Roth said, regaining composure. "A damp, humid, fungal world full of untaimed savegry. The battles there during the Clone Wars were among the most brutal of the Outer Rim Sieges, due primarily to the disease, weather, terrrain, and monstrous native life forms of that wretched planet."
"Your comrade is correct on several points." Bail said to Ember and Jahan. "Felucia is a wild world. It would indeed be best if you can avoid the wildlife. But with proper precautions I am certain you will be able to suceed."
"Thats probably what they told the 182nd Legion." Roth remarked sourly.
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Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2008 1:15 pm
Ember listened to the exchange, her eyes shifting form Senator Organa to Roth with one raised eyebrow.
“I’m do apologies Senator, but I’m not terribly familiar with the planet in question, and jugging from my companions reaction we would need a few things to complete this task. Transportation to and from planet, proper equipment to deal with the native floral and fauna.” Ember ticked off the items on her fingers. “And we’ll probably need some assistance once on planet.”
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Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2008 1:22 pm
"The transportation has already been taken care of." Bail replied. "I have requested teh services of Sirona Okeefe, a close ally of mine, to transport you to Felucia. Equipment I can provide but we have little in the way of weapons on Alderaan. As a peaceful world we have sworn them off. And we do have the coordinates of the facility, but that is all the assistance I can possibly provide. The Emperor's eye watches me closely."
Clasping his hands together, he looks at heroes with a hopeful expression. "I take it though that you are willing to perform this task for me then?"
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Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2008 1:54 pm
“I’m well aware of Adlerasns stance on weapons Senator Organa. Such things can be found en-rout I’m sure.” Ember smiled. “I was only referring to survival equipment and proper attire for said planets environment.” She looked at Roth, Nolaa and Jahan then leaned back in her chair, gently biting on her lower lip as she thought about the offer.
“Well,” she looked up at the Senator. “I’ve got nothing better to do with my time.” She grinned. “I’m game for it.”
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Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2008 2:09 pm
Nolaa listened in to the conversation and began chittering at Roth in rapidfire huttese, her Lekku twitching as if having seizures.
He sat there staring at the floor for some time before replying to her in the hutt tongue.
She looked to Ember and nodded. "We help. He say you die if he not there."
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Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2008 4:31 pm
Ember smiled warmly at Nolaa and Roth and nodded her head.
“I would be most grateful for the help, and the company.”
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Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2008 7:36 pm
Before the Senator entered, Jahan's mind brushed up against a tinier one, feminine, full of a baby's simple needs. She smiled to herself and opened her golden eyes, glad to see that the Force had blossomed inside another soul other than her own. The Jedi hoped she would be allowed to meet the little one, wondered if they knew what was growing within the palace walls.
After the Senator spoke, and Ember and Roth accepted, she felt she had no choice but to accept as well. Plus, her skills as a scout would be invaluable on a planet such as Felucia; skulking through the bush was something she was exceptionally good at. Rising from her chair she bowed on one knee, sweeping her cloak wide, revealing to the Senator's eyes only, the lightsaber strapped to her hip.
"It would be an honour to serve House Organa in this matter, sir." she said, meaning every word. "We will do our best to find your former Admiral and bring him back. On our return perhaps a longer visit of a friendly nature might be in order; I would love to meet the rest of your family." she took a guess as to the relationship of the tiny, female mind she had discovered earlier to the Senator.
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Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2008 7:51 pm
If the senator had realized the jedi wished to see his daughter, he made no recognition of it. His face beamed at the sight of oe of the order however and he returned the bow, bending at the waist politely with hands outstretched.
"So you will help me. Excellent. I put my faith in your group."
Standing again, he clasped his hands and looked to the party. "Is there anything else you wish to ask? or shall I let you prepare for your journey?"
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Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2008 7:59 pm
"Yes, Senator, I do have one other question; how will we know your Admiral when we find him?" Jahan rose from her knee and wrapped her cloak carefully around her body once more, but kept her hood down. "Though I imagine there are few former admirals being kept on Felucia..." she mused.
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