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 Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2005 7:16 am
High above Kuat:
T-70 X-Wing starfighter, what is your destination? comes the reply over the intercom.
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In the Rotunda:
The Chancellor rises from his seat and as he does so, a great hush falls over the entire Senate. The aging man's cool gray eyes survey the faces of the assembled Senators and waits for complete silence before beginning.
I now call this session of the Senate open. Thank you, Esteemed Senators for joining us this evening. At this governing body's request, we have invited a representative of the Jedi to speak on their behalf in hopes of settling the issue of the possible threat of the Jedi and other Force-Users. The Chair recognizes the Jedi Knight Volt.
The Chancellor acknowledges the Jedi and returns to his seat. Aria Mandragoran of the Hapan Consortium leans forward in her seat and listens intently.
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Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2005 7:25 am
High above Kuat:
"The Intergalactic Senate... I believes there is a trial for the Jedi. I am here to witness upon so..."
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Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2005 4:00 pm
((LOL Yeah. Talk away!))
High above Kuat:
Very well. You may proceed on your course. The brief exchange is recorded and put on file...
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Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2005 4:47 pm
((w00t! xp ))
Volt took a deep breath and slowly lets it out. "My name is Volt and I am a Jedi Knigh of the Jedi Order. I am here to speak on behalf of the Jedi! We the Jedi have protected you people for ages, we have done no harm to any of you, but when there's a first sign of betrayal *none* of you even question it! How certain are you people that all this talk of the Jedi raiding the planets of the galaxy are even true? Why would we even do such a thing? For publicity? Credits? Joy? Tell me, why would we Jedi, the protectors of the galaxy, just one day decide to kill innocent people?" Volt stood in the middle and waited for an answer.
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Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2005 2:23 am
*The hooded man strolled along the carpetted floor. So far none had queried his existence upon here. Or rather, none would, seeing that artifact hanging down his waist. A sign of being a Force-User. Yet it would had reminded them of a Sith's lightsaber. But they asked no question. They knew there is suppose to be a Force-User going for the Senate. But ain't the trial started? They would not understand. But they kept silence.*
"..."
*The hooded man stood before the entrance to the senate where two imperial guards stopped him. Cloaked in the ancient red ever since the times of the Empire rule.*
"..."
*He stood there, waiting. The Imperial guards, lance raised but did nothing. It is not his time to appear yet... He knew... So, he waited...*
Waited...
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*Within the giant room of the Senates. The Senator of Hapes suddenly has vision of a cloaked man standing outside the Senates pair of doors. Vision of the dim vision awaiting them. Vision of her carrying a weapon of the Force-Users, perhaps but blurred. *
"Aria..." *A voice greeted her sub-consiousness.*
A message from the Force-User...
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Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2005 9:21 am
Aria nods in agreement with the Jedi Knight. He's right...it doesn't make any sense for Jedi to start raiding planets. They have always been protectors of the Galaxy. After thousands of years serving the Galaxy as Guardians of Peace, they would certainly not wake up one day and decide to go against all they stand for...against all they teach... she replies. Her cool blue eyes look to the Imperial Remnant representatives, wondering at their comeback, when suddenly, her expression turns to one of confusion and her eyes grow distant.
Aria... she hears a voice call to her. The scenery of the rotunda blurs before her eyes and through the mists, she begins to see the silhouette of a cloaked figure. Her eyes squint slightly as the details become clearer. She recognizes the crimson red of the uniforms of guards, guards she passed only minutes before. The hooded figure stands before them, waiting. But waiting for what? The mists return and then begin to fade again, this time revealing another image. An image of her! But wait...what am I holding? The haunting voice echoes in her mind as the vision fades back to reality. The murmuring voices of the Senate swell while the Chancellor organizes the list of those wishing to speak in response to the Jedi. Aria blinks and shakes her head slightly.
It was a Sending...she mutters, recalling the lessons taught to her by her Clan Sisters back on Dathomir when she first discovered her natural gifts. She had learned from a very young age that it is possible to communicate over great distances without use of any technology. Aria even remembers fine tuning her abilities with different exercises, taught to her by her mentor. She chuckles softly in reminiscing. She certainly surprised Sister Cyane with her gifts....
My Lady?
Aria turns and sees Captain Aya staring at her. The proud woman's expression is one of concern.
Nothing. It is nothing, she says and turns away. She wipes her expression clean of any emotion and keeps her gaze fixed on the Jedi. However, her mind races with the Sending. It has been a long while since she has received anything of the sort.
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Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2005 3:03 pm
*The hooded figure smiled. Everything has gone accordingly. What he guessed was right... The lady is a force user. Perhaps it is time he venture further within. He took a look at the Imperial Guards and shown them his lightsaber, indicating he had come here as a Force User. Of course the crimson warriors dismissed it saying the Jedi is already in there.*
"Never hurt to have more... Yet I represent the Jedi not, nor the Sith... I represent myself as a Force User. This trial alike has the reason for my existence."
*Indeed, the Trial is of all Force User. Not just the Jedi involved. The guards shot each other at gaze before turning back to the hooded figure. But he was not there... Anymore...*
"..."
*He stood within the large hall. Then he took one of the staircases up to enter the inner sactum of the senate. All he did was a good 'Knight Speed' to escape from the pair of irritating Guards. He climbed the flights of stairs so as to meet the Force User within. Not the Jedi. But someone, perhaps stronger, who held the force of neutrality...*
He never likes to take lift anyway...
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Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2005 5:37 pm
Volt turned towards Aria and listened to what she had to say. Once she was done, he gave a slight nod and once again began to talk. "She is right! There is no reason why we Jedi should attack innocents! Has it ever accrued to any of you that perhaps these *Jedis* were all impostors? Immature men dressed in traditional Jedi robes and wielded lightsabers found anywhere in the galaxy left behind by the countless deathes caused by the threats the Jedi were called to fight!"
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Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2005 6:40 pm
Trying to shake the strange feelings left from the Sending, Aria turns her attention back to the speaker.
It is not fair that we make generalizations about all Force-Users based on the actions of a few, she supports Volt's arguments. She knows that what she says has already been argued, however she feels it is important that the Jedi representative know the various viewpoints held by the members of the Senate.
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Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2005 8:43 pm
At this point, Volt believed he had created a steady foundation, so he decided to give the Senate the floor. "I've told you my opinion on the subject, now if there's anyone here that has one of their own, or perhaps questions, please, by all means, take the floor."
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Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2005 12:52 am
*He stood behind the door. He knew what lies beyond. A Force User. The Hapes Senate... He lifted his hand to meet his eye. Then... He knocked.*
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Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2005 2:17 am
The Republic Representitive seamed to belive he wasent needed, the senate would be swayed, and the Jedi would return. But he needed to show his support.
So he stood up and spoke in his Deep voice, a Voice that had always held a sway.
"I agree with the Senater from Hape, do we dare make genreralisation! Do we call the Human race a bunch of thugs becuase of the choices of a few! I will tell you what I belive, these Titles the Galaxy has put for each ofshoot, must be used carefully! Sterotypes can be a blessing, DONT GENRELIZE!"
Sitting down his words still Echoing in the Senate, he felt he needed to say no more, he was sure that the Senater of Hapes knew that the Bring the Jedi back, they needed to make the line clear Between Sith and Jedi!
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Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2005 4:15 am
The Hapan Senator's arguments are weak, the Bespin representative challenges, his steel blue eyes locked on Aria's. She can sense the venom in his reply. She herself makes generalizations about the Jedi and has not even addressed the evidence. The fact of the matter is, Force-Users have been causing great turmoil in the Galaxy in the present time, regardless of what history has shown. Furthermore, should we delve into history for evidence, I would remind the Senate of the actions of a few Force-Users that held the entire Galaxy in their iron grip for years...., he says, turning to address the entire governing body. The actions of these few Force-Users caused war and oppression of your people. It is not unlikely that it could happen again. Turning back to face Aria, the young Senator of Bespin stares her down and adds, though it is natural that the Hapan Consortium knows not of the violence and oppression we have all experienced. The Hapans never cared about the welfare of the entire Galaxy, only looking to their own backyards.
Aria's jaw drops in shock of the remarks made against her foremothers and her people. Her blue eyes flash with anger and she can feel the surge of indignation rising within. How dare he! she thinks, her teeth clenched.
Meanwhile, there is a knock at the door and one of the tall, Amazonian guards motions to the proud Captain Aya. Aya...the door....
Aya turns back to Aria, sensing the young Queen's anger and not blaming her. However, she turns back to the guard, nods, and moves towards the door. She pulls it open and stands in the doorframe, looking straight at the hooded man standing in the doorway. Her expression is cold. In the background, she can hear the voices of the Senate swelling as some speak in defense of Hapes while others agree. Yes? she inquires.
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Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2005 5:41 am
*The man passed the lady without even the slightest sign of manners. Ignoring her queries for he deemed time wasting. He moved so fast that none within the small platform would had time to react. Then, he took a empty seat that must had belong to the lady who had opened the door for him. Not at all a gentleman. But he did not care. He was not here to act gentlemanly. He was waiting... Waiting...*
Waiting...
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Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2005 6:29 am
Aya blinks and her expression turns to one of shock as the man standing before her has now disappeared. Sensing movement behind her, she turns and her confusion turns to rage as she sees the stranger take her seat, slightly behind the Queen. She moves forward, reaching out to grab the man by his cloak.
Aria, hears the commotion behind her and turns to see a familiar face and the Captain of the Guard moving in on him with an expression of fury. The young woman ignores Aya, her eyes fixed on those of the man. That face! she thinks, her heart racing as she realizes the man sitting before her is the same man she saw in the Sending.
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