Offices of GM Caitlin Windancer and Nick Cousland

[Claire Cousland]

Claire nods her head in understanding. "Cool. I so can't wait to try it out. Sounds like its really fun if you know what you're doing."

She raises an eyebrow and looks at Nick and then back at Colin. "Well, I hope nothing serious has happened to her."

[nickcousland]

Nick gets a thoughtful look on his face as he glances at Colin. "Oh yeah huh. She sure did contact me on Coruscant." He crosses his arms as he thinks. "Well, she told me about this dream/vision that she had and something about darkside energy which could have possibly caused the plague virus on Coruscant. Other than that, she didn't seem like she was in distress or any trouble."

He then looks over at Aine and nods his head. "Oh, okay. At least they weren't dealing directly with the problem there." He pauses as he listens to her. "Gin? Yeah, I remember him. He was always having these cool inventions." He chuckles rembering the time he first met him.

He then lightly slaps his forehead. "Ugh, they had run-ins with a Hutt?! That's never a good thing at all." He then grins slightly. "Phedra's with her. Well, at least she's being looked after."

He looks back at Colin and nods his head. "Well, that's good. Keep trying to contact her. She'll answer soon enough, we hope."

He then grins slyly. "Because when she gets back, we can all head to Bakura. I've got something being constructed there that I think she's going to like. Something that can help us against the Oathbreakers."

He then gets a thoughtful look on his face again. "That reminds me, I wonder if Amelia and Ambassador Corvinus have arrived on Bakura yet."

[Caitlin Windancer]

Colin to Claire.

Yes it is. A grin flashes across his face for a moment. Then his expression gets a thoughtful look.

I don't think so. I would know if it did. I 'm sensing more frustration and worry from her but I don't think its for herself. I'm getting the sense she worried about someone else.

Colin to Nick. Did she? That would make sense. That would partially explain the strength of the darkside surge. Someone must have been using that energy to do something and lost control of it. That must been after she had her talk with Corey.

Aine to Nick.

No at least they didn't have to deal with that directly at least not while they were there. She has talked to the one who caused it. And Corey is very sorry. She chuckles a moment. He sort of lost his temper because they did something to his living ship Selena. Cait asked him to meet her where they were heading next to see if she could help him get his darkside under control.

Yeah I guess he is still inventing. Takeda has sort of took him on as part of the crew. At least temporarily. Cait said they were going to try and see if they could get Gin his own ship.

Aine shakes her head. I don't know if they actually had a run in with a Hutt just some of the minions of one. Cait didn't go into details like I said. It should be interesting story when she gets back.

Yeah, Phedra is with her and Cait wasn't really too pleased with it. But you know Phedra won't let anything to happen to Cait.

Colin to Nick. She better. And soon. Though I do have the coordinates that she gave Corey we could start there if she doesn't contact us soon.

On hearing about something being constructed on Bakura that might help in fighting the Oathbreakers. Oh? Do tell Cousin.

Why don't you take the time right now and contact them to find out?

[nickcousland]

Nick nods his head hearing Aine. "Ah, Corey. I remember him. He still having trouble maintaining control. Well, good luck to him on that."

He chuckles then. "Gin's part of his crew now. Well, if he needs help finding a ship, I can always help him with that one."

He crosses his arms then. "Oh yeah. It'll definately be an interesting story when she gets back. All of it." He says putting slight enunciation on the word all.

He then grins. "Oh, I believe that. Phedra's not one to stay behind. She'll sneak into anything if she can manage it."

He looks at Colin. "Coordinates? To what place I wonder? Hopefully, we can hear something soon from her."

He grins and looks thougtfully at Colin. "Oh, nothing much. Just having a new prototype ship being built on Bakura that could help us combat the Oathbreakers. Came up with the designs and blueprints on my way back from Coruscant."

He nods his head. "Good idea. Give me a few minutes." With that he walks out of Cait's office and heads into his office across the hall.

He turns on his commlink just as its starts to ring. He then receives a call from his father, the Prime Minister of Bakura. Nick raises an eyebrow at the sudden call. "Hello? Yes father its me. What's going on?"

Over the comm, a male voice is heard. "Nick? Good, I was hoping I could get in touch with you. I need you and your sister to come home immediately. I'm sure by now you felt the darkness beginning to emerge. Beneath the family estate in the catacombs, there is a device that can aid in stopping this evil. Your cousin can fill you in on the details. But you must hurry. Time is growing short."

Nick nods his head. "Understood father. Also, how goes the construction on the prototype?"

"The construction has proceeded as planned. They've just finished the basic structure for the foundation. Everything is going good."

Nick smiles. "That's good to hear. Alright, I'll let Claire and Cait know. Father, do please be careful. Have the council ready for a meeting as soon as we arrive. Signing off."

Nick turns off the comms and walks back into Cait's office. "We need to hurry and get to Bakura. There's a device there that can help us stop the Oathbreakers. Father said we need to hurry."

[Caitlin Windancer]

Aine to Nick.

Yes, Corey was still having control problems when I talked to him as Cait. She was able to do something through me to help him. That is when he figured out I wasn't Cait. Since he already knew she wasn't here she asked him to meet her.

No, I think she said Takeda did that already. Where they found it I have no idea but I got the impression it was salvaged from somewhere.

Colin and Aine in unison. That's for sure. They look at each in surprise when they say the same thing, Aine chuckles and Colin grins when they realize what they did.

Colin then says.

You know Phedra. Has to be right in the middle of what's going on. But one thing she will make sure Cait is safe. If she has to tie Cait up and drag her away.

Yeah, she did. It was way out on the backend of nowhere. The closest system to it was Zonama Sekot.

On hearing about the ship Colin looks very interested.

Oh really? I would like to see that when you have the time. We could use all the advantages we can get in dealing with them.

Alright Nick. We aren't going anywhere just yet.

When Nick leaves Colin, Aine and Claire talk among themselves about what they know so far about the situation with Cait, the Oathbreakers and other current events around the Temple.

When Nick comes back and says.

"We need to hurry and get to Bakura. There's a device there that can help us stop the Oathbreakers. Father said we need to hurry."

Aine grimaces. Colin nods and says.
Bakura? I thought as much you need to do that Nick. Stopping them is a priority.
With Cait off wherever she is, you are in charge of the Order what do you want us to do in your absence?

[Claire Cousland]

When Nick comes back in and mentions their father, Claire walks over to Nick. "He just called you?" She sighs. "So we do need to head out to Bakura. Well, I was planning on going back there soon anyways."

She then raises an eyebrow. "There's a device beneath the Estate? I had no idea there were catacombs underneath it. Interesting."

[nickcousland]

Nick glances at Claire and nods his head. "Yeah, there is catacombs beneath the Estate. I used to play down there until father had it sealed off for some reason." He shrugs his shoulders. "Now we know why."

He looks at Colin and nods his head smiling. "Yep, that Phedra does. As long as I've known Cait, Phedra has always been at her side or nearby."

Nick then raises an eyebrow hearing Colin. "Zonama Sekot? Isn't that where the Yuuzhan Vong were at?"

He then grins and nods his head. "Oh you'll see her when she's completed. She's supposed to be the most advanced ship anywhere. Andvanced stealth systems that can make the ship infiltrate enemy systems without being detected from radar."

After he comes back in he glances at Aine and nods his head. "I know." He sighs. "Well, I guess Aine, you can continue doing what Cait wanted you to do. Reassume her image or form until either she or I come back. We'll see how that works out from there."

He then pauses as he senses a familiar presence arriving in the Force. "Corey?" He whispers quietly. He looks up at the others. "You guys continue planning stuff. I'll be right back. Got something to take care of. I'll be back in a little while."

He turns and makes his way out of the office. He heads down the hallway and boards the turbolift, making his way down to the Academy part of the Temple.

[Caitlin Windancer]

Colin to Nick with a grin.

You had interesting places to play when you were young, Cousin.
Sounds a little like home. He adds sounding a little wistful.

Yes, Phedra has. She and Eleyn are some of Cait's oldest friends and Aine of course. He glances at Aine with a grin who smiles back.

Yes, that's the place. The Yuuzhan Vong strong hold.

Oh...I can't wait to see her Nick. Colin is practically salivating at Nick's description of the new ship. You and I are going to over her system by system when you get back in detail, Cousin.

Aine gives a grimace. Okay, Nick but hurry back. I can't keep this up forever. I have been lucky so far that no one has needed healing. I'm a warrior not a healer. Better yet if Cait comes back like sooner. I wish she would contact me. Aine sounds worried.

Aine and Colin exchange glances at when Nick says.

"You guys continue planning stuff. I'll be right back. Got something to take care of. I'll be back in a little while."

Alirght Nick. Aine says. Problem Cousin? Says Colin. They exchange glances again when Nick leaves.

I wonder what's up? Colin finally says. Aine shakes her head. I don't know.

[Caitlin Windancer]

Aine sitting quietly still trying to contact Cait suddenly breaks through when Cait takes the initiative and contacts Aine.

Cait is immediately aware that Aine has been trying for some time to contact her. She apologizes to Aine and then asks her if Corey has made it there yet and any other news. After being filled in by Aine what is happening on Yavin IV and the news from Courscant.

Within moments they exchange what has been going on since they last talked. Cait is relieved to hear that Nick knows what is going on. She quickly fills Aine in on what she knows and what she wants to happen. Then Cait says goodbye and cuts the contact.

Aine opens her eyes and says triumphantly to Colin.

I got through to Cait. She is in trouble but no danger as of yet.
The Grand Vizier of the RGE arrested her and the crew. They are on Takeda's ship on the way to Carratos. The ship just jumped into hyperspace. They had to leave Takeda behind on the planet to take care of a ...believe it or not a Yuuzhan Vong zombie problem. She is not too happy about it either. She said she sent Corey to let us know.

But that is not the big news. You are just going to love this. One of the Oathbreakers was on the Grand Vizier's ship. And it attacked Corey nearly killed him.

Colin listens in astonishment.

We got to get her out of there. If they realize she is there.... He doesn't finish the sentence because he knows that Aine knows just how serious the consequences would be if that happened.


Tell me something I don't know. We need to tell Nick.

Colin reaches over for the comlink.

I'm on it. He then tries to reach Nick.

[nickcousland]

Nick makes his way through the Temple and arrives at the offices of himself and Cait. He walks up to Cait's office door and pushes it open. He raises an eyebrow and looks at Colin and Aine. He notices the Claire had left the office.

"So, what's the good news Colin. You're killing me here with the suspense." He says grinning slightly.

[Caitlin Windancer]

Cait finally contacted Aine. Colin says grinning.
It seems they ran into some Imperial entanglements on their rescue mission.
They have been arrested. And Takeda is stuck on the planet full of....He looks at Aine then back at Nick. ....Yuuzhan Vong zombies.

They are now on their way to Carratos. They just jumped into hyperspace.

Aine pipes up with. They have a Dathomiri witch on board who is in charge and 10 Stormtroopers. Cait thinks that Dathomiri is a nightsister.

Along with the crew of Gin and Ayu'lesh they have a stowaway. You remember Kevin Kenobi? Well he is there. He was an Imperial Knight but is not really happy with the way they do things and he decided to leave.

Sac and Hana are also on board as prisoners.
Hana has been stunned and is unconscious at the moment. Sac has been driving the witch crazy by using Jedi mind trick on the Troopers and having they do crazy things. She starting to arrest her own troops.

The big thing is .... Colin says interrupting Aine who glares at him for being rude. He ignores the glare. ...An Oathbreaker was on board the RGE ship they were on. It was the one that attacked Corey.

[nickcousland]

Nick looks at Colin and raises an eyebrow. "Imperials are involved. Oh that's just great." He sighs and shakes his head. "Takeda got left behind on a planet full of...zombies? Are you serious Colin? Wow, that's a first."

His eyes flash slightly when he hears Colin. "They're on their way to Carratos? Just entered hyperspace? Blast it. If Ire get his hands on Cait. Oh this won't sit well at all."

He glances at Aine. "A Dathomir witch? That can only mean one thing. She's a nightsister, a darkside user. Oh this just gets better and better. Ten stormtroopers you say? Great. I was hoping for a simple extraction. Looks like that's not gonna happen."

He then nods his head. "Yeah, I remeber Gin and Kevin both. Kevin quit the Imperials? Hmm, I wonder if he'd join the Order."

He then raises an eyebrow and gives an exasperated sigh. "Jedi Sacrifice is there as well as Hana?" He chuckles. "Sacrifice driving her crazy? Heh, that's sounds like him."

When he hears Colin, he drops into the chair behind him and places his hands over his face. "An Oathbreaker? On the RGE ship? Maker's breath." He lowers his hands. "Looks like you and I have some work to do Colin. You're coming with me."

He stands up and looks at Aine. "Aine, you stay here and maintain the charade of Cait. Colin and I are gonna get a small strike force together and we're gonna go rescue Cait and the others being held prisoner...before they reach Carratos."

He grabs his commlink and turns it on and then looks back at Aine. "Oh and another thing, don't tell Claire where we're going. She's gonna freak out of she finds out."

He turns on the commlink and contacts Commander Bher'vesh. "Commander, this is Nick. We've got a situation on our hands. I need you to put a small strike force together. Make it look like pirate ships. We're going after Cait and some of her friends that are being held captive enroute to Carratos. Also, we're gonna need some shadow mass generators. Several of them."

Over the commlink, the Commander's voice is heard. "Understood Master Cousland. I'll get that put together right now. It should be ready and assembled waiting for you within the hour."

Nick nods his head. "Thank you Commander. Over and out." He turns off his commlink and looks at Colin and Aine. "Well, let's hope this works."

[Caitlin Windancer]

Colin to Nick.

Yeah. My sentiments exactly. Yep Zombies. And no I'm not kidding that's what Cait told Aine.

Aine pipes in. Cait thinks it was some sort of Yuuzhan Vong traditionalist experiment gone hideously wrong.

Colin says. Yes, that is what Cait said. They had just jumped into hyperspace from their current location. Maybe, if he recognizes who and what she is. I'm sure she rather not take that particular test if she can help it.

Aine to Nick. Yeah she was pretty sure the woman was a nightsister. She said not to worry about the Troopers Sac was driving the nightsister crazy by using Jedi Mind trick on them. She put some under arrest. Aine grins at that.

Aine shakes her head. Cait said Kevin was thinking about it. She told him not to decide right away and give it some time. He could stay on Yavin until he decided what he wanted to do as our guest.

Yeah they are both there. Hana's hyperdrive conked out and Sac came to pick her up and ended up helping rescue some Imperials that had crash landed on the planet after their ship was shot at by a Yuuzhan Vong ship. A traditionalist ship Cait thinks.

They are the only one's actually bound. Sac is conscious but Hana was stunned when they captured her. She hasn't woken up yet.

Aine nods. Yes, an Oathbreaker but Cait says it didn't seem to be aware of hers or Phedra's presence. It was after those who were using the darkside. She said it was like it was feeding off of it. She didn't think she was in any danger from it as of yet.


Hey wait a minute.If Colin is coming I want to come too. You might need me.

Colin to Aine. No. Aine. Nick is right you have to stay here and cover for Cait until she gets back.

Aine glares at both Nick and Colin but mostly at Colin. Colin just looks at her patiently. Then he says. You know I'm right. Don't make me make it an Order Aine.

She grinds her teeth but says. Alright I'll stay but you better come back soon. I can't keep this up forever.

Aine To Nick. I won't say anything to your sister if that is your wish. It better or I will come after you all.

The Force be with you Nick, Colin.

Colin to Nick. Let's do this Cousin. Is there anything you want me to bring along? Any special equipment or weapons? He says as he walks to the door.

[nickcousland]

He nods his head appreciatively to Aine. "I know you want to come Aine, but to keep a sense of leadership here, it must be done. We'll be back before you know it."

He glances at Colin. "Well, I see your pretty much armed. I've got stuff in my ship. Let's go. Aine, we'll be back with Cait. I promise."

He turns and walks out the door and heads down the hallway towards the Hangar bay.

[Caitlin Windancer]

Colin to Nick. Yeah well I was about to go look for Cait when this happened. I got one thing I need to pick up and I will meet you in the hanger in 10 minutes. After you Cousin.

When Nick leaves Colin follows him out but he first puts his arms around Aine and hugs her. He kisses her forehead. Try not to worry, Croí Daor. We will be back before you know it with Cait. He then leaves.

Aine sighs then gets up and closes and locks the door behind them.

She sits back down and closes her eyes to contact Cait again and tell her what they are planning. She manages to wake Cait up out of a deep sleep but she get through to Cait.
Cait is now not only awake but informed what is about to happen.

Colin goes to Cait's ship and retrieves a special package then meets Nick on his ship.

[Corey Dooku]

Corey's image was fading in and out, his image was clear for a moment then it would fade out. His voice could be heard but his image continued flicker in and out.

"Sorry to bother you, but I am here on Planet Tion. The rebel force had almost took control of the government. Myself and Lord Aslan was able to take back control but with heavy loses on both sides, but that was not why I am making this call.."

Corey's image was clear once again an you could see he was pretty banged up. His face had new marks on it as cuts could be seen on his arms and chest plate. He looks up an puts a smile on his face

"Its not as bad as it seems, but after we got things here to settle down a Sith Lord was here. (eyes narrow) he was very strong in the Dark Side. Lord Aslan and myself was lucky to be here in one piece. Grand Master Windancer and Master Nick, if you know of any human Sith Lords in this area please...... "

Corey's message stops.....

[Caitlin Windancer]

Aine sitting in Cait's office gets Corey's message. She frowns as she listens. Oh this is not good.... not good at all. I better contact Cait right away. She tries to contact Cait through the headpiece device Colin made.

[Corey Dooku]

It took almost a day to retry to connection to the Jedi Order. Then a image appears but this time it was Admiral Thorne. His image see Grandmaster Windancer.

"Sorry to bother you Grandmaster Windancer, but Lord Dooku wanted me to try to get ahold of you once we got our equipment repaired. So, let me finish what he was asking. He wanted to know if any Sith Lords that was Human located in area of Tion? He is staying at Planet Tion until Lord Aslan has recovered from the battle with the Sith Lord."

He looks over at someone off screen then back at Grandmaster Windancer.

"Sorry, still working on the equipment on our end. We have sent troops and supplies to Planet Tion, to support them if the Sith Lord return with Soldiers or ships. Lord Dooku is going to speak with the President Naazir about supporting Lord Aslan. So, if you have information that will be useful to Lord Dooku please send a message to Planet Roon and I will send it to him."

Admiral Thorne bows as his image fades.

[Caitlin Windancer]

Just before Aine gets another message from Corey through sent through Admiral Thorne the young Jedi Knight sent to Tion knocks on the door. He enters gives his report and then leaves.

Aine is discussing this with Cait when Admiral Thorne contacts her.

She listens to the message and Cait through Aine also can hear it.

Cait says through Aine to Admiral Thorne.

If I knew of any Admiral I would tell you. I can't think of any off hand then most Sith tend to be secretive. They usually don't come out in the open until they are ready to do what they are planning. They usually stay away from the Jedi Order unless they are attacking us.

It could be almost anyone. I will ask around the Order to see if anyone knows of someone that fell to the darkside that used to be with the Order. Do you happen to have an image of the person? That might be helpful in finding a name to go with the face. Someone might recognize who it is.

Don't apologize Admiral those things happen.

Tell Corey please I will send word if I find out anything. I take it he is still on Tion? And tell him to please be careful. That is not the only Sith Lord he should be worried about. The one he really should be concerned with his Ire. He is much more powerful than any one lone Sith Lord and he has the might of an Empire behind him.

Cait out.

After ending the transmission Aine and Cait discuss the implications of this before breaking contact.

Aine then orders heightened security around Yavin.

[Caitlin Windancer]

A short while later Cait contacts Aine and passes along the information Cait has gotten from Nick about the possible indentity of the Sith Lord.

Cait to Aine. Tell Corey that Nick thinks it might be Markon Starkiller aka SK. Let him know right away Aine.

I will Cait.

Cait then cuts the contact and Aine then contacts Roon so they can forward the information to Corey.