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The fleet has gathered in orbit around Rishi. The sight of the fleet is overwhelming, considering the mission it is assigned. To find a single ship lost in Wild Space and return with any and all data it had acquired over the years.

Small supply ships zip between the larger ships as a single Bantha-class shuttle rises from the planet surface and heads for the Pandora. It makes it's way into the large opening of the escort carrier and sets down inside the large hangar bay among two of the six squadrons of starfighters.

As the shttle powers down, the large ramps lower and troops pour out onto the deck. Among the troops are a few Jedi.

> - < BEGIN > - <

<Akima_Karrina> ::steps down out of the shuttle and looks around::
<Alizar_Voros> ::Alizar Voros strides down the ramp, his scarlet robes billowing around him as he sets foot on the deck and takes a long look around::
<Auron_Xochital> :: steps silently out of the shuttle, not turning his head to look around at all::

ACTION:: The troops that left the shuttle form up and stand at attention as their commanding officer begins giving instructions::

<Alizar_Voros> ::Alizar stands at a respectful distance and listens, folding his arms in front of him::
<Akima_Karrina> :: bites her lip a bit, wondering where they are supposed to go::
<Auron_Xochital> :: stands quietly as he waits::
<Lt. Werre> ::walks up to the Jedi:: All: You are late. The others have already moved on to their respective ships. Do you know which ship you are assigned to?
<Alizar_Voros> ::raises a reddish-purple eyebrow and looks back at the other two Jedi::
<Auron_Xochital> :: speaks without looking at Werre:: The Arcaine.
<Lt. Werre> ::looks to Auron, then the others:: All: You are assigned to the same ship?
<Akima_Karrina> ::looks a little nervous, but nods::
<Alizar_Voros> ::nods:: Werre: So it seems, yes.
<Lt. Werre> All: Very well. This way then. The last gig is leaving now. :: pushes the button on his comlink and tells the crew to hold the shuttle for them::
<Alizar_Voros> ::nods and moves to follow Werre to the shuttle::
<Auron_Xochital> :: nods and moves to follow him:: Thank you.
<Akima_Karrina> ::follows along, looking out the corner of her eyes at the other two::
<Alizar_Voros> ::Alizar notices Akima's anxiety and reaches out to her in the Force, brushing her with a wave of reassurance, trying to calm her down::
<Lt. Werre> ::nods to them:: All: The Arcaine seems to be a bit full, if I recall. I'm sure they have cabins for each of you. ::stops at a shuttle that has just settled down after it started to lift off:: Yes, I'm sure that Commander Gerrig will be happy to have you aboard. ::grins as he opens the hatch for them::
<Akima_Karrina> ::smiles at Alizar a little bit::
<Alizar_Voros> ::returns the smile and nods to Werre as he steps onto the shuttle:: Werre: What's Commander Gerrig like?
<Auron_Xochital> :: steps onto the shuttle::
<Akima_Karrina> ::takes a deep breath and follows Auron::
<Lt. Werre> Alizar: She's interesting, to say the least. Just stay on her good side and you'll be fine.
<Alizar_Voros> ::gives the man a lopsided smile:: Werre: Shouldn't be a problem.
<Lt. Werre> ::nods and closes the hatch after they are all on::

ACTION:: There are only six seats left and they are all by someone else and not together.::

<Alizar_Voros> ::Alizar looks around at the rest of the people on the shuttle, then moves to find a seat::
<Akima_Karrina> ::sits down quietly in an empty seat::
<Auron_Xochital> :: sits down::
<Alizar_Voros> ::Alizar seems to have no problem with this, and eases himself down into one of the opposite seats. He turns to whomever he just sat next to and gives them a friendly smile:: Hello, there.
<Crewman> ::looks and nods to Alizar::

ACTION:: The shuttle lifts off and quickly zips between the ships until it comes to a Bothan Assault Cruiser. It slowly enters the small hangar bay and lands, opening the hatches::

<2nd Lt. Topp> ::yells at the crew to stow things away for departure then moves to the shuttle::

ACTION:: The shuttle powers down and maintenance crews rush to secure it::

<Auron_Xochital> :: stands and steps towards the hatch::
<Akima_Karrina> ::follows him::
<2nd Lt. Topp> ::goes to the crewmembers getting off the shuttle:: All: Better step it up. You have a lot to do and a short time to do it. Move it! Move it! Move it!
<Akima_Karrina> ::raises an eyebrow and steps off the shuttle::
<Auron_Xochital> :: steps off the shuttle::
<Alizar_Voros> ::Alizar nods to Topp as he follows the throng out of the shuttle::
<2nd Lt. Topp> ::stops and looks at the Jedi:: Jedi: Well, well. The Jedi finally arrive.
<Alizar_Voros> Topp: Yes, indeed. I'm Jedi Alizar Voros. It's a pleasure to meet you, Lieutenant.
<Auron_Xochital> :: nods to Topp:: Will you be taking us to the Commander? Or should we find her ourselves?
<2nd Lt. Topp> ::looks him up and down:: Alizar: Yeah, I'm sure. Auron: I'll be taking you to your cabin. The Commander is a bit busy at the moment.
<Auron_Xochital> :: nods:: Ah, I see.
<2nd Lt. Topp> ::looks them over:: Jedi: This way, then. ::turns and moves through the rushing crewmembers::
<Auron_Xochital> :: follows Topp::
<Alizar_Voros> ::follows as well, somehow maintaining his air of calm in spite of the frazzled crewmembers rushing all about::
<Akima_Karrina> ::follows everyone else, shifting her pack a bit on her back::
<2nd Lt. Topp> ::leaves the hangar bay and enters a corridor, which is almost as busy as the bay:: Jedi: Stay close.
<Auron_Xochital> :: nods, weaving effortlessly through the throng of busy people::
<Alizar_Voros> Topp: Don't worry about us, Lieutenant, just keep moving.
<2nd Lt. Topp> ::climbs a steep set of stairs to the next deck and stops several meters farther, at a cabin door, then waits for the Jedi to catch up::
<Akima_Karrina> ::keeps up, quietly::
<Alizar_Voros> ::Alizar is right behind Topp:: Topp: Is this it?
<2nd Lt. Topp> ::taps the controls next to the door and looks in after it slides open:: Alizar: Yes, this is your cabin. There is plenty of room, considering the extra bunk. ::waves them to go in::

ACTION:: Inside is a cabin with two sets of bunk-beds on opposite walls and a desk and a washroom. Lockers are next to the desk.::

<Akima_Karrina> ::walks in and actually speaks:: All: I want a top
<Akima_Karrina> ::tosses her pack up onto one of the top bunks::
<Auron_Xochital> :: nods:: I'll take whatever.
<Alizar_Voros> Akima: Have at it. ::Alizar steps inside and sets his pack down on the desk::
<Akima_Karrina> ::raises an eyebrow:: Alizar: Or maybe I ought to let you. You might bump your head if you're on the bottom.
<Alizar_Voros> :: blinks:: Akima: What?
<2nd Lt. Topp> ::watches them briefly:: All: The Commander will let you know when and where she will meet you. Until then, it would be best if you stayed put. ::steps back and lets the door slide shut again::
<Akima_Karrina> Alizar: Well you're a lot taller than me. ::shrugs::
<Alizar_Voros> ::grins:: Akima: Or you're just a lot shorter than I am. ::nods to Auron:: Auron: Perhaps it would be best if I took the other top bunk.
<Auron_Xochital> :: nods and motions to it:: Be my guest.
<Akima_Karrina> ::laughs:: Alizar: Not my fault someone stretched you.

ACTION:: The terminal on the desk console comes to life and a blinking icon shows that there is a message waiting::

<Auron_Xochital> ~~~ activates the message ~~~
<Akima_Karrina> ::climbs up to her bunk and lays on her stomach, looking down at the terminal::

<MESSAGE> )... By now you have arrived onboard your assigned ship. Be sure to meet with the other Jedi to discuss the mission objectives. It is important that each of you understand these objectives and will work together to achieve them. Jedi Knight Alizar is to be the Command on the mission... Also, be mindful that the New Republic requires that you respect their commanding officers. If there are questions, send them in your reports....(

<Auron_Xochital> :: puts his bag on the bottom bunk::
<Alizar_Voros> :: puts his pack up on the bunk above Auron's, and then stretches:: Well, here we are...

ACTION:: Small ships and shuttles begin to leave the fleet for the surface, as some of the larger ships begin to move away from Rishi::

<Akima_Karrina> ::looks over at Alizar's head:: Alizar: Well then. You're the boss. ::smiles:: Better you than me
<Auron_Xochital> :: nods, opening his bag to retrieve his saber and clip it to his belt::
<Alizar_Voros> Akima: Thanks for the vote of confidence.
<Akima_Karrina> ::laughs:: Alizar: Seriously.. this is my first mission. Much better that it's you and not me.
<Alizar_Voros> Akima: If I'm the most experienced Jedi on this mission, then we've got problems.
<Auron_Xochital> :: chuckles:: Experience is a relative term.

ACTION:: The last of the fleet leaves Rishi and heads for the jump point.::

<Akima_Karrina> :: digs in her pack, setting her saber and a few personal items aside, before she finds her hairbrush and sits up to brush her hair::
<Akima_Karrina> Alizar: So do you know what we're going to do?
<2nd Lt. Topp> ::steps onto the bridge and looks around before walking up to Cmdr Gerrig:: Gerrig: Sir. The Jedi are settled in. I informed them that they should stay in their cabin until you asked for them.
<Lt_Cmdr_Gerrig> ::sighs and nods:: Topp: How many are there, Topper?
<Alizar_Voros> Akima: All I know is we're here to help with whatever problems this fleet has to deal with in the search for the Reliance.
<2nd Lt. Topp> Gerrig: Three, Sir. Two male and a female. Not that it should matter, Sir.
<Akima_Karrina> ::nods:: Alizar: That's a wide open assignment..
<Auron_Xochital> :: sits down on his bunk:: I wonder what new races and cultures we'll encounter out there.
<Lt_Cmdr_Gerrig> ::frowns:: Topp: Alright. I'll take care of them when I get a chance. Thanks Topper. Be sure to have those techs keep out engines running, and I don't want any problems with the hyperdrives.
<2nd Lt. Topp> Gerrig: Yes, Sir. ::snaps to attention and salutes before he leaves::
<Akima_Karrina> ::sticks her head upside down out of her bunk and smiles at Auron:: Auron: You encountered me.. but then again, I'm just a plain old human.
<Alizar_Voros> ::shrugs:: Auron: They can't be much different from what we're used to here in the known Galaxy.
<Auron_Xochital> :: smiles and looks up at Akima:: Humans come in many shapes and sizes, some newer than others. :: looks to Alizar:: You assume.
<Akima_Karrina> ::sits up again:: Both: Better not do that too much or my face will match my hair.

 ACTION:: Once the fleet is together again, the ships make the jump to hyperspace. Their next stop will be within Wild Space, in the next five hours::

<Auron_Xochital> :: chuckles::
<Akima_Karrina> ::tosses her brush back into her pack:: So.. what we gonna do with all this free time?
<Alizar_Voros> Good question. ::hops up onto his bunk and moves himself into a seated position, his legs crossed in front of him::
<Lt_Cmdr_Gerrig> ::leaves the bridge and walks down the corridor, stopping now and then to give her signature on the many forms and other items that is needed to run a ship::
<Akima_Karrina> ::looks over at him:: Alizar: We could have a staring contest
<Lt_Cmdr_Gerrig> ::makes her way to the lift and steps in when the doors open, nodding to the officers who are in the lift already::
<Auron_Xochital> :: smirks:: I'd win.
<Akima_Karrina> Auron: Oh yeah? How do you know?
<Alizar_Voros> ::Alizar lets out a quiet breath and closes his eyes, stretching out with the Force as he tries to focus his mind and prepare himself for the meeting with Commander Gerrig::
<Auron_Xochital> :: looks up at her:: Because I don't have to blink for one.
<Lt_Cmdr_Gerrig> ::steps off the lift and heads down the corridor, returning salutes as she goes::
<Akima_Karrina> Auron: Why not?
<Lt_Cmdr_Gerrig> ::stops at a door and looks it over before tapping the control to open the door::
<Auron_Xochital> :: smiles:: I am a Miraluka. Our eyes are sightless.

ACTION:: The door opens to the cabin, showing the Commander in the doorway::

<Auron_Xochital> :: turns to the Commander and stands::
<Alizar_Voros> ::opens his eyes and hops down from his bunk, turning to face the commander and bowing::
<Akima_Karrina> Auron: Oh.. I forfeit. You win. ::looks over at the door and stops goofing around, jumping to the floor::
<Lt_Cmdr_Gerrig> ::steps inside:: All: This cabin will suit you?
<Alizar_Voros> Gerrig: It is a little cramped, to be honest, but if this is all that's available, we understand.
<Auron_Xochital> :: nods, bowing to Gerrig::
<Akima_Karrina> ::nods:: Gerrig: It'll do.
<Lt_Cmdr_Gerrig> ::nods:: Alizar: You have that right. I'm not sure why they put you on this ship. Punishment, I suppose. ::looks around:: Is there anything you need from me, or to ask me?
<Alizar_Voros> ::shakes his head:: Gerrig: The Jedi are here to serve the fleet, Commander Gerrig, not the other way around.
<Lt_Cmdr_Gerrig> ::folds her arms in front of her chest:: Alizar: In that case, it would best serve the fleet if you do not wander around on my ship. Try to keep your strolling to the mess hall and other non-vital areas. Do that and we will get through this just fine.
<Akima_Karrina> ::raises an eyebrow, but wisely chooses not to speak::
<Alizar_Voros> Gerrig: Certainly. Is there a specific reason for the restrictions? We're not children, after all, and most of us are familiar with shipboard systems.
<Lt_Cmdr_Gerrig> Alizar: Other than this being my ship and I make the rules, no reason. I'm not keen to having passengers on a military ship. They should have put you on the Solstice. She's about as close to a luxury liner as you can get.
<Alizar_Voros> Gerrig: We aren't on vacation, Commander. We're here to help find the Reliance.
<Auron_Xochital> :: nods::
<Lt_Cmdr_Gerrig> ::looks to the others:: Alizar: Then you won't mind doing your job and not wander around. ::turns for he door:: If you need anything, Lt. Topp is available to you.
<Alizar_Voros> Gerrig: Of course. Thank you for your visit.
<Lt_Cmdr_Gerrig> ::steps out of the door:: All: Dinner is in a couple hours. You can join me at my table, if you like.
<Auron_Xochital> :: bows:: Thank you.
<Lt_Cmdr_Gerrig> ::lets the door slide closed between them before she turns to head for the hangar bay::
<Alizar_Voros> ::climbs back up onto his bunk:: That went well, I think.
<Auron_Xochital> :: nods and sits back down::
<Akima_Karrina> ::climbs onto hers:: Alizar: Sure.. and maybe for dinner we can join someone who thinks we're of use
<Alizar_Voros> Akima: Relax, Akima. I think Gerrig and her people will realize our usefulness far more quickly than they anticipate.
<Auron_Xochital> :: nods::
<Akima_Karrina> ::laughs:: Alizar: When you put it that way, maybe I'd prefer a nice smooth trip without anyone needing us.
<Alizar_Voros> Akima: That's not very adventurous of you.
<Akima_Karrina> ::shrugs:: Alizar: I suppose. Too much sitting in here would be almost boring enough to make me wish I were in danger of mortal injury.
<Alizar_Voros> Akima: Think of it as an opportunity to think back on the lessons your Master taught you, and how they may apply in the times to come.
<Akima_Karrina> ::giggles and sticks her head down to Auron again:: Auron: Now I know why they made him leader.
<Auron_Xochital> :: laughs:: ~~~ levitates a number of small objects from his pack, juggling them in the air idly ~~~ :: nods up at her::
<Akima_Karrina> ~~~ levitates her hairbrush down to bat one of his little things away ~~~
<Auron_Xochital> :: chuckles:: ~~~ catches the thing that was knocked away and adds it back into the rotation ~~~
<Akima_Karrina> ::waves her hand in front of Auron's face:: Auron: So how do you see?
<Auron_Xochital> :: follows her hand:: With the help of the Force.
<Akima_Karrina> ::smiles and sits up again:: Auron: Cool. ~~~ puts her hairbrush away ~~~ ::and stretches out on her bunk::
<Alizar_Voros> ::closes his eyes and takes a deep breath as he begins to meditate again::through his bag to make sure he didn't forget anything::

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The fleet is still cruising through hyperspace, with just a couple hours to go before their first drop point. On the Arcaine, the Captain's table is set and food is being laid out for the dinner guests.

Meanwhile, on an Agave-class picket ship, Primary One, someone slinks through the shadows of the main engine compartment. A pair of hands open a control panel and begins to work on some of the circuits, putting jumpers in where they normally don't go and disrupting other paths. After several minutes, the hands put the panel back together and the shadows hide the slinking person once more.

>-< BEGIN >-<

<Alizar_Voros> ::Alizar strides gracefully through the corridors of the Arcaine. Then again, he looks graceful just about every time he moves. Anyway, he's headed to join the Captain for dinner.::
<Auron_Xochital> :: walks beside Alizar::
<Akima_Karrina> ::walks beside them both::

ACTION:: The servers have the fruits and salads in place, and stand at attention as the guests arrive::

<Alizar_Voros> :: bows his head politely at the servers as he sweeps past them::
<Auron_Xochital> :: steps inside and smiles slightly, his well developed sense of smell picking up the different foods in the room::
<Akima_Karrina> ::walks in quietly::
<Server> Jedi: Welcome. Please sit. Be comfortable. ::motions to the seats gracefully::
<Alizar_Voros> Server: Thank you. ::takes a seat and waits for the Captain to arrive::
<Auron_Xochital> :: nods and sits as well::
<Akima_Karrina> ::sits down::
<Server> Jedi: Can I get anything to drink for you?
<Akima_Karrina> Server: Just water will be fine
<Server> :: bows to Akima:: Akima: Water.

ACTION:: One of the other servers leaves the room::

<Alizar_Voros> Server: I don't suppose you have any Zeltron spiced wine on board?
<Auron_Xochital> :: thinks:: Any kind of fruit juice would be nice, thank you.
<Server> ::looks confused at Alizar's query:: Alizar: Sorry. That is not in our stores. ::nods and bows to Auron::

ACTION:: Another server leaves, and the one that left earlier returns with water for Akima::

<Alizar_Voros> Server: Too bad. I'll have the same as Jedi Xochital, then, thank you.
<Akima_Karrina> ::nods politely at the server and sips her water::
<Server> :: bows to Alizar::

ACTION:: The other server leaves again, and the one that left last arrives with fruit juice for Auron::

<Auron_Xochital> :: nods to the server as he takes his juice, sipping it::

ACTION:: The server returns with fruit juice for Alizar::

<Alizar_Voros> Server: Much obliged. ::takes a sip and nods in approval::
<Server> ::looks to the other servers and nods:: Jedi: It is usually not this long before the Captain arrives. Something must have happened. If you have an entre preference, we will prepare it for you.
<Auron_Xochital> :: lets the others decide::
<Lt_Cmdr_Gerrig> ::strides in and takes her seat:: All: I hope you were well taken care of while I was busy.
<Akima_Karrina> ::nods:: Gerrig: Is everything all right?
<Lt_Cmdr_Gerrig> ::raises her eyebrow:: Akima: Why do you ask? ::looks the table over and nods to the server::
<Server> ::moves over and puts the bottle and a glass next to the Captain's setting::
<Akima_Karrina> Gerrig: Because you were busy enough to be late. ::shrugs::
<Auron_Xochital> :: changes his mind and orders some common Corellian dish::
<Lt_Cmdr_Gerrig> Akima: All apart of being a captain of a ship. :: pours her drink and takes a sip::
<Lt_Cmdr_Gerrig> <Server> :: bows to her as he sees she approves::
<Lt_Cmdr_Gerrig> Server: How about one of those big steaks that I like so much? Make it how I like it. Last time was a bit over done.
<Akima_Karrina> Server: Can you make endwa?
<Server> ::nods and bows to her::

ACTION:: The other two servers rush out of the room::

<Server> Akima: Yes. :: bows to her::
<Alizar_Voros> ::Alizar finally makes up his mind and orders a Mynock Coronet City::
<Lt_Cmdr_Gerrig> ::sits back and looks to them all:: All: So, what do you plan to do on this little trip of ours?
<Server> :: bows to Alizar and leaves to join the other servers::
<Alizar_Voros> ::calls after the server:: Server: Make that a double order! ::starts loading up his plate with some of the fruit and salad already laid out, and begins eating::
<Auron_Xochital> :: tries some of the fruit::
<Akima_Karrina> ::raises an eyebrow:: Alizar: Hungry? ::takes a little bit of fruit::
<Lt_Cmdr_Gerrig> ::sips on her drink as she waits for an answer, thinking that these Jedi don't take their jobs serious, if they can call it a job::
<Alizar_Voros> ::shrugs and swallows a mouthful of salad:: Akima: My species' metabolism burns faster than a human's, so we get hungry faster, and usually require more sustenance.
<Akima_Karrina> Alizar: Must be nice.. ::nibbles her fruit::
<Alizar_Voros> ::takes a bite of some greenish-purple looking fruit and briefly closes his eyes:: Wow, that's good... ::realizes that Gerrig had asked a question and turns to her:: Gerrig: We're here to gather information on the unknown parts of the Galaxy we'll be traveling to, map any new hyperspace corridors we discover, and assist your fleet in whatever manner is required, be it diplomatic or otherwise.
<Auron_Xochital> :: chimes in as he finishes some fruit:: I hope to discover cultures with knowledge of the Force and study how they interact with it.
<Lt_Cmdr_Gerrig> ::sets her glass down and picks up a piece of fruit, looking it over:: Alizar: Is that all? I was under the impression that you were here to make my life a living hell and report any imperfections back to your superiors. ::grins before taking a bite::
<Auron_Xochital> :: raises an eyebrow::
<Akima_Karrina> ::chooses to ingore that as she takes more fruit, since any response she made would not be a good thing::
<Alizar_Voros> ::quirks a purple eyebrow at her:: Gerrig: I don't recall ever inconveniencing you in any manner.
<Lt_Cmdr_Gerrig> Alizar: Give yourself some time. We've only just begun our trip. ::takes another bite:: Auron: And you think that the Force is out here?
<Akima_Karrina> ::smirks::

ACTION:: The servers return with all of the hot dishes and stands at attention after serving them::

<Auron_Xochital> :: nods thanks to the servers as he takes his food, answering Gerrig:: I know it is. The Force is in everything, it is not bound by shipping lanes. And it was here before known space was known.
<Alizar_Voros> ::grins and thanks his server, and promptly digs into his meal, allowing Auron to answer Gerrig::
<Lt_Cmdr_Gerrig> ::sits up and begins cutting at her steak:: Auron: Funny. We're not going into known space. ::shrugs and chews on a bite::
<Akima_Karrina> ::eats her endwa, keeping her nose out of it::
<Auron_Xochital> :: nods:: Yes, but known space was once unknown. As this space we are headed still is. Thus assuming the Force cannot be there simply because we have not been, is flawed logic.
<Alizar_Voros> Gerrig: The Force is everywhere, Commander. It is life itself; without it, we would not exist, and vice versa. ::gives her a good-natured smirk:: Besides, just because we're headed into space that the New Republic is unfamiliar with, that doesn't mean it isn't known to someone else.
<Lt_Cmdr_Gerrig> All: Force or no Force, doesn't matter to me. I'm here to protect the fleet and that's all this ship is meant to do. She's not meant for exploration. ::cuts off another bite::
<Alizar_Voros> Gerrig: You'll have to do a little exploration if you want to find the Reliance, right?
<Akima_Karrina> Gerrig: If what we were looking for was in a place already explored, it would likely not be lost.
<Auron_Xochital> :: quietly eats his food::
<Lt_Cmdr_Gerrig> All: The Admiral will be doing his exploration. I'll be there to back him up. Don't get me wrong. I'm sure that all of this is very important to you. To me, it's just another mission to get through. And I plan on doing all I can to make sure we do make it through this. And when I say we, I mean the fleet. ::takes a sip of her drink::
<Alizar_Voros> ::frowns:: Gerrig: What's your problem with the Jedi, Commander?
<Akima_Karrina> ::looks up from her plate, surprised at the question, and definately curious to hear the answer::
<Auron_Xochital> :: continues eating, listening closely without looking like he's listening closely::
<Lt_Cmdr_Gerrig> ::sits back:: Alizar: I never said I had a problem with the Jedi. Let me ask you this. Why did you choose this ship to stay on during the trip?
<Alizar_Voros> Gerrig: None of the Jedi chose the ships they're on; we were assigned to them.
<Akima_Karrina> Gerrig: And you hardly have to say it.
<Lt_Cmdr_Gerrig> ::chuckles softly:: Alizar: Unfortunate for you, it seems. There is little for you to do on this ship. I'm afraid you'll be quite bored here. And that is where getting in my way would come in. ::sips her drink:: That is unless you know how to keep yourself occupied without getting under foot.
<Alizar_Voros> Gerrig: We're not children, Commander Gerrig.
<Akima_Karrina> Gerrig: We are not useless children that you will have to provide with entertainment
<Alizar_Voros> ::gives Akima a look::
<Lt_Cmdr_Gerrig> Akima: I don't plan on entertaining anyone. Just ask my crew.
<Akima_Karrina> Gerrig: And I said that you will not need to. ::gives Alizar a look back and returns her attention to her food::
<Alizar_Voros> Gerrig: Just as long as we have room enough for our meditations, and access to the physical fitness area for our training, we'll be fine.
<Lt_Cmdr_Gerrig> ::chuckles to Akima's comment:: Alizar: Yes. Just ask Lt. Topp and he will respond.
<Alizar_Voros> Gerrig: Are you certain of that? Lieutenant Topp didn't seem to be very fond of us either.
<Lt_Cmdr_Gerrig> ALL: How often do you travel on military ships? Just curious?
<Auron_Xochital> :: answers, finishing his meal:: Rarely, I have spent most of my time doing field research or within the Temple.
<Akima_Karrina> Gerrig: I never have before, nor do I think I would wish to again
<Alizar_Voros> Gerrig: I haven't been on a military vessel since the war ended.
<Lt_Cmdr_Gerrig> ::looks to Auron and nods, then does the same to Akima, and again to Alizar:: All: Why I ask is because, though I've gone out of my way to extend you a little extra nicety, you still see what I say as being against the all mighty Jedi. Your impressions of us and this ship are all wrong. We have a job to do and we can't treat others like they are on vacation, while we do our job. We may come across as gruff, but we're probably just busy.
<Lt_Cmdr_Gerrig> ::stands:: All: Now if you are done judging me and my crew, I'll be off to do some work.
<Auron_Xochital> :: nods, sipping his juice::
<Akima_Karrina> Gerrig: We never asked to be treated as if we are on vacation. In fact, we specifically stated that we are not.
<Alizar_Voros> Gerrig: The only people I see being judgmental around here are you and your crew, Commander. But if you insist on remaining blind to your own prejudices, then by all means, go. Have a pleasant evening. ::turns back to his meal::
<Lt_Cmdr_Gerrig> ::shakes her head:: Server: Clean up this mess. ::walks out::
<Server> ::nods to the other servers and they begin to clear the table::
<Akima_Karrina> ::mightily resists the temptation to throw endwa at her back::
<Auron_Xochital> :: speaks once Gerrig is out of earshot:: Projection, from someone of her rank, that is unusual.
<Alizar_Voros> Auron: What do you mean?

ACTION:: The servers finish cleaning up quickly, leaving only the drinks for the Jedi::

<Auron_Xochital> :: keeps sipping his juice:: She projected her own prejudice onto us.
<Akima_Karrina> Auron: Well if she keeps it up, she might find out just how not useless I am
<Alizar_Voros> ::waves his server off before they can grab his plate, since he's not done yet:: Auron: I don't know what gave you that idea, I have nothing against the military.
<Auron_Xochital> :: nods:: Neither do I.
<Akima_Karrina> Alizar: I think he meant that because she will not admit to hating us, she accuses us of hating her.
<Alizar_Voros> ::nods, his face becoming a slightly deeper shade of red:: Akima: Of course.
<Akima_Karrina> Alizar: That makes us the ones in the wrong rather than her, and she can still sleep at night.
<Akima_Karrina> ::shrugs:: In her mind anyway..
<Server> ::motions the rest of the servers to leave, then stands at attention, waiting for the Jedi to finish::
<Alizar_Voros> Akima: It's typical for people who distrust the Jedi to behave in such a manner. That doesn't make it right, but it is what it is.
<Akima_Karrina> Both: This is a problem, and will make this mission more difficult. If something goes wrong that we should, and could, help with, she will not come to us.
<Auron_Xochital> :: nods:: Then we will either have to speak with her about it, or with someone else who will still be in a position to alert us if we are needed.
<Akima_Karrina> ::nods:: Auron: Becuase otherwise, if we want information, we really will have to be in her way in order to get it
<Alizar_Voros> ::nods in agreement, then smiles:: In the meantime, we may as well enjoy what little hospitality she's shown us. If she thinks we're on vacation, why not act like it? ::hands his plate to the server:: Server: I would love some more of this, please. And do you offer any desserts?
<Akima_Karrina> ::laughs::
<Auron_Xochital> :: smiles a bit and shakes his head::
<Server> ::takes the plate:: Alizar: Sorry, but the dinner has concluded. I am here only to clean the room. ::looks over his shoulder:: I do believe the mess hall is still available.
<Alizar_Voros> Server: Fair enough. ::finishes his drink and stands:: Thank you for the excellent meal. :: bows::
<Akima_Karrina> ::stands up and pushes her chair back in::
<Server> ::returns the bow and bows to the other Jedi as well::
<Auron_Xochital> :: ditto on the bow and turns to leave the room::
<Akima_Karrina> :: bows, but barely enough to be polite, and walks out after Auron::
<Alizar_Voros> ::follows the others out, wrapping himself up in his robes and smiling in well-fed contentment::

ACTION:: Two hours after the dinner finally concludes, the fleet meets at the drop point. One ship has a little trouble once it drops and carreens into two other smaller ships, before several explosions occur, disabling it::

>-< END >-<

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The bridge of nearly every ship in the fleet is a bustle of people rushing about to find out what happened to cause the collision of three ships. So far, there has been no contact with the three ships, making some commanders think of sending rescue parties over.

Meanwhile, all of the Jedi are attempting to contact Alizar to discuss the incident and what they should do.

>-< BEGIN >-<

<LtCmdr_Gerrig> ::stands on her bridge, shouting orders::
<2nd Lt. Topp> Gerrig: Captain. The report is in. Primary One destroyed the Waverly and Terror II. According to scans from Mercy, survivors are on Primary One and Waverly. Terror II has lost all hands. ::saddens as he realizes who he knew on that ship::
<LtCmdr_Gerrig> ::looks over to Topp and nods, and looks away, doing her best to hide her grief::
<2nd Lt. Topp> ::shakes it off:: Gerrig: Any specific order, Sir?
<LtCmdr_Gerrig> ::takes a deep breath and lets it out slowly:: Topp: Contact the Admiral and let him know we are able to assist if required.
<2nd Lt. Topp> ::nods and moves to the communications officer::
<LtCmdr_Gerrig> ::takes her seat::
<2nd Lt. Topp> Gerrig: Captain. The Admiral wishes to speak with you. I'll prepare a shuttle.
<LtCmdr_Gerrig> ::looks over to him then gets up:: Topp: Let him know I'll be there as soon as possible.
<2nd Lt. Topp> Gerrig: He wants you to bring the Jedi with you.
<LtCmdr_Gerrig> Topp: What? ::sighs:: Very well. Let them know to meet me at the shuttle.::leaves the bridge::
<2nd Lt. Topp> ::looks around:: 2nd. Lt. Lkorr: Lkorr, you have the bridge. ::leaves to do as instructed::

<Akima_Karrina> ::sits in her bunk, legs dangling down:: So what do you think are the odds that Gerrig will want our help with this?
<Alizar_Voros> ::Alizar isn't really listening to Akima, as he's busy trying to set up a holoconference with the Jedi in charge of their groups on the other ships::
<Auron_Xochital> :: has been sitting still and quiet for a while now, but speaks when Akima asks her question:: Slim. ~~~ has been juggling a number of small items with the Force ~~~
<Akima_Karrina> ~~~bats one of Auron's items away~~~
<Auron_Xochital> :: smiles slightly:: ~~~ stops the stray item and works it back into the mix ~~~
<Alizar_Voros> ::Alizar's annoyance is clearly felt in the Force:: Both: Would you two stop clowning around?
<Akima_Karrina> ::spins around and lays down across the bed, legs up the wall, and head and hair dangling:: Alizar: Yeah yeah.. Any information yet?
<Auron_Xochital> :: doesn't look to Alizar, or stop:: I am not clowning around.
<Alizar_Voros> ::shakes his head and then smiles grimly as the holograms of six other Jedi show up:: Jedi: Welcome, all. In case you're wondering why there are only nine of us here, the Jedi aboard Mercy are far too busy helping the wounded to take part in this. First, are all of you alright? I don't think the explosion was anywhere near your ships, but...
<Jedi Rettil> Alizar: Yes, understandable. Shall we request to deploy to aid them?
<Jedi Wezzet> All: It may be best to investigate the cause.
<Auron_Xochital> :: listens quietly::
<Alizar_Voros> Rettil: Absolutely. Offer whatever help you can to them. If they refuse you at first, don't just back down. A lot of these military types are stubborn, but they can't deny how useful our abilities could be to them in this situation.
<Jedi Herktez> All: It would be wise to expect the Admiral to have already sent his officers to investigate. He has not contacted us to do so.
<Alizar_Voros> Herktez: Surprise, surprise... ::shakes his head:: Jedi: I intend to speak with Commander Gerrig as soon as we're done here, but I am not optimistic about our chances of convincing her to let us help. She seems...more difficult than most in accepting Jedi.
<Jedi Rettil> :: bows to him and motions to the other Jedi to do so, while he stays::
<Jedi Wezzet> Alizar: Why is that? You haven't used your good looks to sway her thoughts? ::grins::
<Alizar_Voros> ::can't help smirking a little:: Wezzet: I could, but that wouldn't be very honest of me. We're trying to help these people, not dominate them.
<Jedi Wezzet> Alizar: That we are. ::chuckles a bit::
<Akima_Karrina> ::laughs and whispers to Auron:: Auron: But if all else fails.. wouldn't be a bad idea for him to do that..
<Auron_Xochital> :: smirks and keeps juggling and listening::
<Jedi Herktez> Alizar: Should we ask to assist in the investigation?
<Alizar_Voros> Herktez: Yes. Don't try to force yourselves into it, that won't help us in endearing ourselves to the fleet, but don't just back away if they refuse you at first. The Council did not send us on this mission just to sit idly while people are hurt.
<Jedi Herktez> ::nods and then nods to the Jedi next to him:: Alizar: We will do our best.
<Auron_Xochital> :: speaks quietly:: Perhaps the Council should have been more clear to the fleet commanders why exactly we are here.
<Alizar_Voros> Herktez: That's all that I can ask. ::nods to the group:: All: Contact me if anything happens that requires my assistance. Otherwise, I trust your judgment. May the Force be with you.
<Akima_Karrina> ::hops off her bunk and sits on the floor between the two bunk beds:: Auron: No kidding..

ACTION:: The holos fade and the Jedi go about their tasks::

<Alizar_Voros> ::lets out a breath to calm himself, then turns to Auron and Akima:: Both: I didn't think we'd be tested so soon, but I have faith in our fellow Jedi.
<Auron_Xochital> :: nods:: Perhaps if nothing else, this incident will give us a chance to show that we are not passengers on this voyage.
<Akima_Karrina> ::nods::

ACTION:: Wounded are ferried to Mercy for treatment. Most are badly injured and near death. The wounded with minor injuries are staying on their ships for first aid::

<Jedi Q'Yur> ::attempts to contact Alizar::
<Alizar_Voros> ::takes out his comm unit:: [Q'Yur]: Go ahead.
<Jedi Q'Yur> [Alizar]: Mercy has become over extended. Our assistance to the crew is doing well, but they need more help. I'm requesting your assistance to send others here.
<2nd Lt. Topp> ::arrives at the Jedi's door and chimes::
<Alizar_Voros> [Q'Yur]: Certainly, Q'Yur. Do you require more Jedi, or will medics from the Arcaine be enough? ::looks to the door and nods to Akima, silently asking her to answer it::
<Akima_Karrina> ::gets up and answers the door::
<Jedi Q'Yur> [Alizar]: We need more Jedi. The Admiral has sent all the medics he can from the other ships.
<Auron_Xochital> :: speaks quietly again:: Healing should perhaps take precidence over investigation..
<2nd Lt. Topp> ::sees Akima as the door slides open:: Akima: Your presence is required aboard a shuttle going to the Pandora. Captain Gerrig will accompany you.
<Akima_Karrina> Topp: Mine? Or all of us?
<2nd Lt. Topp> ::looks past Akima:: Akima: All of you.
<Akima_Karrina> ::nods:: Auron/Alizar: We've been asked to go to the Pandora.
<Alizar_Voros> [Q'Yur]: I already have Rettil, Herktez, and their teams on assignments, but I'll send the others over. I have to go, we've been asked to go to the Pandora. Contact me later if things get worse. ::turns and nods to Akima and Topp:: Topp: Of course. We're ready to leave now.
<Auron_Xochital> ~~~ lets the items fall to his bunk ~~~ :: stands::
<Jedi Q'Yur> [Alizar]: Understood. May the Force be with you. ::ends transmission::
<2nd Lt. Topp> ::nods:: All: This way.
<Akima_Karrina> ::walks behind Topp::
<2nd Lt. Topp> ::leads the way:: All: Just to let you know, this incident has everyone on edge. A lot of people we knew died already and more are still dying.
<Alizar_Voros> ::follows the others, locking the door to their cabin behind him:: Topp: We are all deeply sorry for the people your fleet has lost.
<2nd Lt. Topp> ::nods and glances back:: Alizar: Thanks, I guess. It's part of the job, I suppose, but that way of thinking doesn't help much. Just lessen the sting. ::enters the landing bay:: It's the second shuttle on the left.
<Alizar_Voros> Topp: Will you be joining us?
<2nd Lt. Topp> ::shakes his head:: Alizar: No. I'm needed here.
<Alizar_Voros> Topp: Of course. Good luck. :: bows to him and then walks to the aforementioned shuttle::
<Auron_Xochital> :: follows Alizar::
<Akima_Karrina> ::walks with them::
<2nd Lt. Topp> ::watches them walk to the shuttle, before turning to go back to the bridge::
<LtCmdr_Gerrig> ::sits at the controls, finishing the prep to leave::
<Alizar_Voros> ::walks up the ramp and into the shuttle, making his way to the c0ckpit:: Gerrig: We're ready, let's go.
<Auron_Xochital> :: moves up the ramp and takes a seat once inside::
<Akima_Karrina> ::walks in after him, finding a seat and strapping in::
<LtCmdr_Gerrig> :: doesn't look:: Alizar: Make sure to be sitting down. I won't be held accountable for injury. :: powers up the last of the systems::
<Alizar_Voros> ::smiles politely as he takes the copilot seat, strapping in:: Gerrig: Again, you don't need to worry about us.
<LtCmdr_Gerrig> ::glances over briefly:: Alizar: I'm not worried. Just making sure you understand where I stand. ::lifts off and pilots the shuttle out of the bay, then turns for Pandora::
<Alizar_Voros> ::nods and settles in for the quick flight over, expanding his awareness in the Force and wincing a little as he feels the pain running rampant throughout the fleet::

ACTION:: The shuttle slips past other ships, and soon arrives at the Pandora. Minutes later, it comes to rest in the main hangar bay of the Pandora. Two escort troops move to show the group the way to the Admiral::

<Alizar_Voros> ::steps down the ramp, nodding to the troops::
<LtCmdr_Gerrig> :: powers down the shuttle and opens the ramp:: All: I'll do the talking, unless you feel impelled to state something that I wouldn't. ::gets up and heads for the ramp::
<Akima_Karrina> ::follows Alizar off the ship::
<Auron_Xochital> :: follows along::

ACTION:: The troops snap to attention on either side of the ramp, at the end::

<LtCmdr_Gerrig> ::follows the Jedi down the ramp and nods to the troops::

ACTION:: The troops move to show the way, one behind and one out front::

<Lt. Werre> ::joins the group:: Gerrig: Captain Gerrig. The Admiral has been waiting. You are among the last to arrive.
<LtCmdr_Gerrig> ::nods:: Werre: So you decided to walk with us so we don't get lost? Thought that's why the escort was waiting for us.
<Lt. Werre> ::grins briefly:: Gerrig: So right. I felt that due to the recent events you may appreciate my presence.
<LtCmdr_Gerrig> ::looks to the Jedi:: Werre: Yes, well, I already have company.
<Alizar_Voros> ::nods to Werre, though he refrains from speaking::
<Lt. Werre> ::returns the nod:: Jedi: Has Captain Gerrig provided you all you needed thus far?
<Akima_Karrina> ::nods and leaves it at that::
<LtCmdr_Gerrig> ::shoots him a dirty look:: Werre: What are you getting at, Lt.?
<Lt. Werre> ::seriously:: Gerrig: Just asking if they are made comfortable on your ship, Sir. No disrespect was to be implied.
<LtCmdr_Gerrig> Werre: I'm sure they are being treated fairly and have all they need. ::looks to them:: Jedi: You can answer honestly if you like. I'm confident that you will state the truth.

ACTION:: Just then, they arrive at a conference room. The troops move to stand next to the two standing guard. Inside are several commanders from other ships and the Admiral::

<Alizar_Voros> Werre: We have food, living quarters, and a place to train. So yes, we have all that we need aboard the Arcaine.
<Lt. Werre> ::nods:: Alizar: That is good to hear.
<Alizar_Voros> Werre: I appreciate your concern. ::steps into the conference room and bows to the assembled commanders::
<LtCmdr_Gerrig> ::straightens her uniform and enters the room::
<Auron_Xochital> :: follows Alizar in and bows as well::
<Admiral Strifer> ::turns and looks:: All: Good. Please take a seat.
<LtCmdr_Gerrig> ::takes the seat she usually takes::
<Akima_Karrina> ::walks in behind the others, bows, and takes a seat::
<Auron_Xochital> :: sits down, stretching out his sense to gauge the collective emotions and thoughts in the room::

ACTION:: Jedi Wezzet, Herktez, Rettil and Jones are also among the commanders. They stand and bow to the new Jedi additions::

<Alizar_Voros> ::smiles and bows to the other Jedi before taking a seat::
<Akima_Karrina> ::smiles at the other Jedi::
<Admiral Strifer> ::moves to a podium and leans on it:: All: I guess I can get started now. We are all aware of the recent tragic event. We are currently investigating the cause. At this time, we are certain that it was not caused by neglect or a simple malfunction of equipment.
<Alizar_Voros> Strifer: Sabotage, then?
<Admiral Strifer> ::looks to Alizar and continues:: All: As our Jedi friend has stated, we are now looking at this as sabotage. That is where we need each of you to come in.
<Alizar_Voros> ::Alizar quietly clears his throat in embarrassment at speaking out of turn and sits back a little, his face reddening slightly::
<Admiral Strifer> ::looks around the room:: All: If this has happened on Primary One, it can happen on any of the other ships. You need to go through your ship and crew thoroughly and leave no stone unturned. We need to find every sabotuer that exists in our fleet. Once you finish with your ships, I want you to begin with the other ships. Give no preferential treatment to anyone.
<Admiral Strifer> ::stands straighter:: ALL: Let's discuss how we will go about this. ::motions for everyone to add their input::
<LtCmdr_Gerrig> ::looks around and stops at Alizar for a moment:: Admiral: May I suggest that the Jedi use their abilities to find the problem and deal with it, while we aid the damaged ships and their crews?
<Alizar_Voros> ::raises his brows in surprise at Gerrig::
<Admiral Strifer> ::looks to the Jedi to see if there are any objections::
<Alizar_Voros> ::shakes his head:: Strifer: The Jedi are here to help in whatever method you deem necessary. It's true that our...abilities...would give us greater insight. We may find something one of your people overlooked.
<Admiral Strifer> ::nods:: Alizar: I'm sure you don't mean to say that the New Republic military is inept in finding these killers. ::looks around a bit:: Your point and Lt. Commander Gerrig's is well taken, however. Do you think you have the numbers to handle the task?
<LtCmdr_Gerrig> ::looks over to the Jedi, especially Alizar's group::
<Alizar_Voros> Strifker: There are only a dozen of us with the fleet, and I've already got a few of us assisting with the wounded. ::looks around at Auron, Akima, and the other three Jedi:: You have half of our group right here with you. We should be more than enough.
<Captain Smoultau> Admiral: I think the Jedi should be used only for the wounded, Admiral. We have the manpower to handle the investigation without their involvement.
<Alizar_Voros> Smoultau: With all due respect, Captain, the Old Republic looked to the Jedi to assist in investigative matters many times in the past.
<Auron_Xochital> :: speaks up:: The Force allows us to weed out the truth from lies.
<Captain Smoultau> Alizar: If you haven't noticed, Jedi, this is no longer the Old Republic.
<Akima_Karrina> :: bites her lip and shakes her head, but stays quiet, getting tired of fighting this attitude::
<Admiral Strifer> ::stands back a bit:: All: I think we have heard enough. The Jedi will take the lead in the investigation and we will assist them as they require where we are able to. That is until I say otherwise. ::looks to Smoultau with his last words::
<Captain Smoultau> ::frowns and sits back into his seat::
<LtCmdr_Gerrig> ::smiles as she never really liked Smoultau... nor many of the other commanders for that matter::
<Alizar_Voros> ::nods:: Strifer: We will require access to any information your people have gathered so far.
<Auron_Xochital> :: speaks up again:: Perhaps we could schedule interviews with the crews to search for deception?
<Admiral Strifer> Alizar: Lt. Werre will assist you with what information you need. How you go about the investigation is up to you, however, keep in mind that people still have rights on my ships.
<Alizar_Voros> Strifer: Of course. Jedi Xochital's suggestion is a good one, however. With six of us, we would be able to conduct the interviews rather quickly.
<Admiral Strifer> Alizar: As I said, Lt. Werre can help you. ::looks around the room:: All: Unless anyone else has suggestions to help the fleet, you are dismissed.
<Auron_Xochital> :: nods::
<LtCmdr_Gerrig> ::nods and stands to leave::
<Alizar_Voros> ::nods and stands as well::
<Admiral Strifer> Gerrig: Commander Gerrig, I'd like a word with you.
<LtCmdr_Gerrig> ::stops in her tracks and nods:: Admiral: Yes Sir.
<Alizar_Voros> ::stops as well:: Gerrig: Do you want us to wait for you, or...?

ACTION:: The other commanders leave the conference room. The other Jedi gather to join Alizar's group::

<LtCmdr_Gerrig> ::shakes her head and waves them on::
<Alizar_Voros> ::nods and leads the Jedi out of the conference room:: Jones/Wezzet/Herktez: Do you have anything else to report?
<Akima_Karrina> ::follows Alizar::
<Auron_Xochital> :: looks to the other trio::
<Jedi Rettil> Alizar: Each of us have sent our counterpart to Mercy. I believe we are all we have for this investigation and there are 21 ships remaining to cover.
<Alizar_Voros> All: Looks like we're all splitting up, then.
<Jedi Rettil> Alizar: Three ships each then?
<Alizar_Voros> Rettil: Sounds like a plan. I'll start on the Arcaine, you three start on your own ships. ::turns to Auron and Akima:: Both: One of you can start here.
<Auron_Xochital> :: nods::
<Akima_Karrina> ::nods:: Auron: Do you want to, or shall I?
<Auron_Xochital> :: shrugs:: I'm fine either way.
<Akima_Karrina> ::shrugs:: I'll stay here I suppose..
<Jedi Herktez> All: Then the rest of us will be off.
<Auron_Xochital> :: nods::
<Alizar_Voros> Auron: Good luck. Contact any of us if you come across anything.

ACTION:: The other four Jedi head for their shuttles::

<Alizar_Voros> ::nods to Auron:: Auron: Let's go. ::follows the other Jedi down to the shuttle bay::
<Auron_Xochital> :: nods and bows to Akima before following Alizar::
<Akima_Karrina> ::watches them go, standing there and wondering if she ought to go back into the conference room yet and ask the Admiral for a list of the crew, or a room to work in, or something::
<Alizar_Voros> ::climbs into the pilot seat of the shuttle and powers it back up::
<Auron_Xochital> :: takes a seat:: A simple, and short, list of questions relating to the incident should be enough to illicit any signs of deception in the crew members, if there is any.
<Alizar_Voros> Auron: Agreed. ::lifts off and takes the shuttle out of the bay, turning it and heading away from the Pandora::

ACTION:: For about the past half hour, contact with the YZ-900 Heavy Freighter "Vestor" has been cut off. A bright flash comes from her vacinity and is followed by an explosion that sends out a shockwave, causing other ships to shudder slightly, and smaller vessels to be tossed about. Once the dust clears, only debris occupies the space the ship once was.::

>-< END >-<

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Debris floats among the fleet after the "Vestor" exploded. Some of the shuttles and smaller gunships are damaged, but still operational. The Jedi have already been deployed to investigate, and have yet to come up with any strong leads.

With "Terror II" and "Vestor" destroyed, and with several ships damaged, time seems to be short. Not knowing when another ship will explode and the need to continue with the mission has many people on edge.

>-< BEGIN >-<


ACTION:: A shuttle becomes more controlled as its pilot works feverishly at the controls. Inside are two Jedi, Alizar and Auron::

<Auron_Xochital> :: tries to steady himself::
<Pilot> All: Wow! What a mess! Hang on while I get around some of this stuff. ::guns the thrusters and maneuvers around some debris::
<Auron_Xochital> :: hangs on::
<Pilot> ::grazes some debris but makes it to a clearing before pushing the thrusters even harder::

<Akima_Karrina> ::heads for the nearest terminal, looking to find which deck and corridor she is currently in::
<Lt.Werre> ::walks down the corridor heading towards where Akima is, on his way to see the Admiral::
<Akima_Karrina> ::makes note of her location and is about to comm Werre, when she senses someone, looks up, and sees him:: Werre: I was about to comm you. What a coincidence
<Lt.Werre> ::stops:: Akima: Are you lost?
<Akima_Karrina> ::laughs:: Werre: Well, yes and no. I was at a loss as to how to find you, but now that I've found you, where I am matters little.
<Lt.Werre> Akima: Oh? And you need me for...? ::looking a bit confused::
<Akima_Karrina> ::smiles:: Werre: Sorry, I know that made little sense. We have been asked to interview crew members about the explosions and use the Force to search out deception. What I need is a place to conduct interviews, and a list of the crew. And maybe some idea on how to get through this most efficiently..
<Lt.Werre> ::frowns:: Akima: And you are to do this alone? This is a huge ship with thousands of crewmembers aboard. They work in shifts and when not working, they like to relax. I'll do what I can to help, but I must warn you... you may not get the best cooperation from them, given the circumstances.
<Akima_Karrina> ::shrugs:: Werre: We are each going to one ship at a time.. we are spread a bit thin. If it helps any, it shouldn't take me long to talk to each one, then they can get back to their relaxing..
<Lt.Werre> ::shrugs:: Akima: I'll reserve a room near the main hangar bay. That is where they will be coming and going. This way. ::leads her towards the bay::
<Akima_Karrina> ::nods and follows him:: Werre: Do the same people usually work the same shifts together?
<Lt.Werre> Akima: Yes, normally. There are some who float where needed though.
<Akima_Karrina> Werre: Can you get me a list of any floaters who were working both of the shifts during which a ship exploded?
<Lt.Werre> ::nods:: Akima: Sure. It's a short list. ::heads into an empty room and checks the terminal::
<Akima_Karrina> Werre: Good. I'd like to start with them if they're available
<Lt.Werre> ::taps the terminal a few times:: Akima: Alright, you have this room for three days. The list you asked for is displayed here. You can contact their supervisors by tapping on their name.
<Akima_Karrina> ::nods:: Werre: Thank you. I'm guessing a list of all other crew is available as well?
<Lt.Werre> Akima: Yes. Just contact me when you need those.
<Akima_Karrina> ::nods again:: Werre: Thank you. By the way, where were you when the ships blew? I'm sorry, but I do need to ask..
<Lt.Werre> ::takes a moment:: Akima: I was in the main hangar bay trying to get those crews ready for the next jump.
<Akima_Karrina> ~~~listens to his voice tones carefully as he speaks, sensing for deception~~~ Werre: Did you see anything out of the ordinary? Anyone who did not belong maybe?
<Lt.Werre> Akima: You're kidding, right? You know how many people are running about in that hangar at any given minute?
<Akima_Karrina> ::laughs:: Werre: I suppose you have a point. But sometimes something sticks out to people. Forgive me for this question, but asking it is by far the fastest way I can get through this task. Did you have anything to do with this, or do you know of anyone who did?
<Lt.Werre> ::smiles a bit:: Akima: Amazing. I'm here to help you and your kind, and you ask me such a question. ::sighs:: No. I was not involved nor do I know who was.
<Akima_Karrina> ::shrugs:: Werre: I mean no offense, and believe me, after some of the attitudes we have received I appreciate your help. But I would not be doing my job if I did not ask everyone.
<Lt.Werre> Akima: I guess so. Please let me know what you find.
<Akima_Karrina> ::steps over to the terminal and looks over the list:: Werre: Does anyone on this list stand out to you as being more likely than the others?
<Lt.Werre> ::looks the list over:: Akima: No. They were screened for their jobs and have no record of discord in any sense of the word.
<Akima_Karrina> ::sighs:: Werre: Well, everyone starts on their journey down a wrong path somewhere. This may just be someone's first step. Thank you for your help, and I will let you know if I find anything
<Lt.Werre> ::nods and leaves::
<Akima_Karrina> ::touches the first name on the list::

ACTION:: The shuttle and others like it make their way to their target ships. One shuttle makes it's way to the Tasker and lands in it's bay::

<Pilot> :: powers down:: All: Don't know about you, but I'd like to stick around a bit. ::stretches after standing::
<Auron_Xochital> :: stands and dusts himself off::
<Alizar_Voros> Pilot: That's all well and good, but I have a job to do, and I can't do it from here on the Tasker. ::nods to Auron:: Auron: Go ahead. Remember to notify me or one of the other Jedi if you find anything.
<Pilot> Alizar: Yer flyin' then. ::takes his seat again::
<Auron_Xochital> :: nods and bows to Alizar, before stepping off the shuttle and heading towards the nearest terminal::
<Alizar_Voros> Pilot: Fine by me. :: powers the shuttle back up once Auron has disembarked and leaves the Tasker, headed back to the Arcaine::
<Pilot> ::settles in and closes his eyes:: Alizar: Just wake me when it's over.

<Auron_Xochital> :: reaches a terminal and taps the comm:: *Comdente*: Excuse me, Captain Comdente? I am Jedi Xochital, and I require the services of one of your officers for a few moments when you can spare one.

ACTION:: Several minutes later, an officer enters to speak with Auron::

<Ensign Chalmner> Auron: Hello. I was sent to help you.
<Auron_Xochital> :: bows to the officer:: Chalmner: Thank you for your time. We are to conduct interviews with the crews of the different ships in the fleet about what has been happening. And to that end, I require a small room to do the interviews in, and a list of all current crew members and their supervisors.
<Ensign Chalmner> ::nods:: Auron: We have a room that you can use. It is equiped with a terminal. ::turns to lead the way::
<Auron_Xochital> :: nods and follows Chalmner:: Chalmner: Thank you.
<Ensign Chalmner> ::takes a few corridors to a single door and presses a few buttons to open it:: Auron: This is the room. Do you need further assistance?
<Auron_Xochital> :: steps in and looks around:: Chalmner: I assume this terminal will give me the names of the crew and their supervisors?
<Ensign Chalmner> ::nods:: Auron: It is available. ::moves to it to tap in the appropriate access codes:: You now have access to those records.
<Auron_Xochital> :: nods:: Chalmner: Thank you, that will be all then.
<Ensign Chalmner> ::nods:: Auron: You may contact me via the terminal if you need me. ::turns to leave::
<Auron_Xochital> :: nods and taps the terminal, bringing up the list of crew members who were on duty at the time of the incidents, and those that weren't, all in different columns::

ACTION:: The shuttle arrives at the Arcaine::

<2nd Lt. Topp> ::finds Alizar:: Alizar: Jedi Voros. I was told that you need help. What can we do for you?
<Alizar_Voros> ::nods to Topp as he wanders down the shuttle's ramp:: Topp: Ah, yes, hello. The Jedi have been asked to investigate what's happened to the fleet, and I was hoping I could speak with members of the Arcaine's crew about it.
<2nd Lt. Topp> ::nods:: Alizar: Yes, I was told that you would be doing that. I have a room setup for you. This way.

ACTION:: Topp leads Alizar to a room off of the hangar bay which is equiped with a terminal with access to records::

<Alizar_Voros> Topp: Thank you, you've been msot helpful. Would you mind if I started with you? This shouldn't take long.
<2nd Lt. Topp> Alizar: Should I take a seat?
<Alizar_Voros> ::grins:: Topp: Only if you think you're going to have a lot to say...
<2nd Lt. Topp> Alizar: That would depend on the questions. :: being as professional as he can::
<Alizar_Voros> ::shrugs and takes a seat, making himself comfortable:: Gerrig: Do you know anyone on the ships that have been attacked? Any friends?
<2nd Lt. Topp> Alizar: Yes, I knew quite a few people on Terror II. No one on Vestor.
<Alizar_Voros> Topp: And did any of them ever give you an indication that they might not be supportive of this mission? I don't mean like how most people have reacted to the Jedi's presence. That's just surface emotion, most people react to Jedi in that manner. ~~~reaches to Topp in the Force, searching for any hint of deception as he answers~~~
<2nd Lt. Topp> Alizar: No. And I don't think the attacks are attacks against the Jedi. I think they are attacks against the mission, as you alluded to. All of my friends were very anxious for this mission.

ACTION:: Alizar is getting next to nothing from Topp. It is almost as if there is a void within him::

<Alizar_Voros> ::frowns at the emptiness he's feeling from Topp:: Topp: Are you certain of that, Lieutenant?
<2nd Lt. Topp> ::shrugs:: Alizar: If they felt differently, they never showed it around me. I knew them pretty well, so I doubt they could hide that from me.
<Alizar_Voros> Topp: And what about you? What were your initial feelings about the mission?
<2nd Lt. Topp> Alizar: At first I thought it would be a waste of time, but after reviewing the reports, I saw it as an exciting opportunity to do something that could make us famous.
<Alizar_Voros> ::nods:: Topp: And did your enthusiasm wane at all after you learned that the Jedi would be accompanying the mission?
<2nd Lt. Topp> ::chuckles a bit:: Alizar: You people really have a hang-up about how others see you, don't you? ::shakes his head:: No. I just figured you were here for the same reason and we were just to be your transport.
<Alizar_Voros> ::smiles a bit:: Topp: It's not vanity or self-consciousness, Lieutenant. A lot of people still hold my order responsible for the Yuuzhan Vong War, just as their parents blamed us for the Clone Wars. It's a viable motive for sabotage.
<2nd Lt. Topp> ::shrugs:: Alizar: Possible, I suppose.
<Alizar_Voros> ::nods, eyeing Topp for a moment:: Topp: Thank you, Lieutenant. That's all I have to ask. I'll prepare a list of crewmen I'd like to speak with, and then I'll get back to you.
<2nd Lt. Topp> ::nods:: Alizar: I will do my best to make myself available.
<Alizar_Voros> Topp: Thanks for your cooperation. ::starts going over the Arcaine's crew manifest::
<2nd Lt. Topp> ::turns and leaves, closing the door behind him::

ACTION:: Hour after hour ticks by and crewmember after hostile crewmember is interviewed. Over half of the crews on six ships have been interviewed and nothing to note has been reported. After interviewing just over three quarters of the Arcaine crew, Alizar finds nothing to note, other than the void in Topp::

<Ensign Chalmner> ::chimes the door to the room Auron is in::
<Auron_Xochital> :: speaks up:: Enter.
<Ensign Chalmner> ::enters and sets a tray of food on the table:: Auron: I was told you would be needing something to eat.
<Auron_Xochital> :: nods:: Chalmner: That wasn't necessary, but thank you. :: accepts the tray and sips at whatever drink was brought with the tray, looking over the crew list again::

<Lt.Werre> ::carries a tray into the room and sets it on the table:: Akima: Thought you might be hungry about now. ::grins to her::
<Akima_Karrina> ::smiles and ruuns her fingers through her already disheveled hair:: Werre: Thank you. I am. :: picks at the tray, eating a little at a time as she mulls over all the interviews in her head::

<2nd Lt. Topp> ::returns with a tray of food:: Alizar: Your dinner, Jedi Voros.
<Alizar_Voros> ::Alizar had been leaning forward and rubbing the bridge of his nose, trying to alleviate his headache:: Topp: Thank you, Lieutenant. Any news on the fleet's own investigation?
<2nd Lt. Topp> ::shakes his head:: Alizar: I haven't heard anything.
<Alizar_Voros> ::nods:: Topp: Well, please don't hesitate to let me know if anything happens. ::sniffs at his meal experimentally, not feeling very hungry::
<2nd Lt. Topp> ::nods:: Alizar: I will. ::notices the sniffing:: Did they make the wrong meal for you?
<Alizar_Voros> ::frowns and looks up at Topp:: Topp: Is the cook who prepared this still on duty?
<2nd Lt. Topp> ::nods:: Alizar: I believe so. Why?
<Alizar_Voros> Topp: Detain him. :: pulls out his comm unit:: [Jedi]: This is Voros, everyone report in.
<2nd Lt. Topp> ::turns and leaves quickly::

ACTION: Across the fleet, the Jedi are fed dinner, and several of them refuse, while two become fatally ill after eating. One Jedi is able to heal himself, but the other dies.::

<Akima_Karrina> [Voros]: This is Akima, reporting in
<Auron_Xochital> [Voros]: Xochital, reporting.

ACTION:: Jedi Rettil, Herktez, Wezzet and Q'Yur report in, but Jedi Jones is unable to.::

<Alizar_Voros> [Jedi]: Somebody get the Gate Keeper's medical staff down to Jones, immediately. The rest of you, if you've received meals, don't touch them. I think someone's trying to poison us.
<Akima_Karrina> :: puts down her fork and pushes away her mostly un-eaten meal in a real hurry::
<Auron_Xochital> :: frowns and looks at the tray that was brought to him, standing:: [Voros]: Understood. :: taps the comm again:: *Chalmner*: Could I have a few more moments of your time?
<Alizar_Voros> ::leaves his plate where it is and stands up, leaving his room and looking around::

ACTION:: Chalmner doesn't answer the comm and no one on Gate Keeper II is answering theirs either. Several gunships and assault shuttles are heading towards it to determine if it is the next ship to fall victim::

<Auron_Xochital> :: frowns again and steps to the door:: ~~~ stretches out his senses to feel for any threats nearby~~~

ACTION:: Auron and some of the other Jedi who are doing the same thing gather no feeling of danger around them.::

<Auron_Xochital> :: steps back to the terminal and comms one of the crew supervisors at random, asking them to please locate Officer Chalmner immediately::

<Akima_Karrina> ::looks up to see if Werre is still in the room:: *Werre*: Werre, can I see you for a minute please?
<Lt.Werre> ::comes to a stop and turns to head back:: Self: Now what? ::enters the room:: Akima: Yes? ::sees the meal:: Something wrong with the food?
<Akima_Karrina> Werre: So it seems. We have Jedi not reporting in after eating. I need to question the man who cooked this meal.
<Lt.Werre> ::frowns:: Akima: I guess something is wrong with the food then. I'll track this down. ::rushes out to tend to it::
<Akima_Karrina> :: paces the room while she waits::

<Alizar_Voros> *Topp* Lieutenant, have you found him yet?
<2nd Lt. Topp> *Alizar*: Not yet. I'm almost there. I will let you know when I have him.
<Alizar_Voros> ::remains near his room, stretching out with his senses:: ~~~expands his Force awareness as far across the Arcaine as he can, looking for any unusual emotional disturbances in the crew~~~

ACTION:: The supervisor is not happy, but he agrees to find someone to do that for Auron::

<Auron_Xochital> :: thanks the man and sits back down, keeping his senses tuned for danger::
<Captain Comdente> *Auron*: Jedi Xochital. This is Captain Comdente. I regret to inform you that Ensign Chalmner is no longer aboard the ship.
<Auron_Xochital> *Comdente*: Where did he go?
<Captain Comdente> *Auron*: He left the ship in a shuttle. The shuttle should be in custody shortly. Can you tell me why he would do such a thing?
<Auron_Xochital> *Comdente*: I am not sure. But the Jedi have reason to believe someone recently tried to poison us.
<Captain Comdente> *Auron*: We will detain him for questioning and possibly indefinitely for theft of a shuttle among other charges.
<Auron_Xochital> *Comdente*: You may wish to investigate your cook as well Captain.
<Captain Comdente> *Auron*: Yes. We will investigate all cooks and staff. Is there anything else we can do for you?
<Auron_Xochital> *Comdente*: Yes, please send in the next round of crew members to interview.
<Captain Comdente> *Auron*: You should have access to call upon them from your terminal. We will handle the rest.

<2nd Lt. Topp> ::finds the cook dead on the floor of a corridor:: *Alizar*: I found him. I don't think he'll talk though.

ACTION:: Alizar feels only a brief sense of terror and then it's extinguished abruptly, before Topp contacts him::

<Alizar_Voros> ::sighs quietly:: *Topp* Someone murdered your cook. I think you should have security search the ship. ::moves from his room to search:: ~~~keeps feeling around for any sign of anxiety or panic~~~

ACTION:: A shuttle arrives on the Arcaine and off it steps Lt. Commander Gerrig, and not in a very good mood. She shouts orders as soon as she arrives::

<LtCmdr_Gerrig> ::makes her way to the bridge and takes her seat:: All: I want reports in front of me and now!!

<Akima_Karrina> *Werre*: Any news yet?
<Lt.Werre> ::stops what he's doing:: *Akima*: Nothing yet. This may take a while.
<Akima_Karrina> *Werre*: How hard is it to find a cook?

ACTION:: An explosion blows out a huge hole in the outer hull of the Gate Keeper II and it begins to spin slowly and uncontrollably. At the same instant Primary One is destroyed with a series of explosions. Not only is the crew lost, but repair crews are lost as well. Also killed in the destruction is Jedi Swelde Mairne, who was investigating the previous damage to the ship.::

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Several assault shuttles and a couple gunships drift near the slowly rotating picket ship, Gate Keeper II. Others speed in to see if they can help and evacuate the wounded.

Meanwhile, Jedi on several ships have stepped up their investigations to not only include looking for who is responsible for the sabotage but also for attempting to poison them. Some are finding that they have experienced personnel who don't exude any sort of feelings that they can read.

>-<BEGIN>-<

<Alizar_Voros> ::Alizar is still doing his own search of the Arcaine, his senses stretched out as far as they can go as he tries to root out the would-be assassin::
<2nd Lt. Topp> ::gathers security and shuts down two decks to minimize the search area:: Security: Someone was murdered and another mrder was attempted. We need to find who did this. Search the ship for anyone who isn't where they should be. Now!
<Alizar_Voros> *Topp* Lieutenant, I'm still searching, but I haven't found anything yet, not even a trace of him in the Force. Have you had any luck?
<2nd Lt. Topp> *Alizar*: Not yet. I have security forces running through the ship. We will find the killer.
<Alizar_Voros> ::Alizar frowns and continues making his way through the Arcaine, brushing his robe back so that he can easily draw his lightsaber, should he need to::
<2nd Lt. Topp> :: passes in front of Alizar and stops:: Alizar: Ah, did you find anything or hear anything. So far all we have is a dead cook.
<Alizar_Voros> ::Alizar shakes his head, trying not to get agitated:: Topp: Nothing. How could he have just disappeared so quickly?
<2nd Lt. Topp> ::sighs and frowns:: Alizar: It can't be possible. This isn't that big a ship, and no shuttles have left.
<Alizar_Voros> ::sighs as he looks around:: Topp: Have your security teams finished searching the ship?
<2nd Lt. Topp> Alizar: No, they've just started. We needed to know what to look for and I used the body to determine that. They won't take too long. I have these two decks sealed.
<Alizar_Voros> ::nods:: Topp: I doubt he's still on either of these two, however.
<2nd Lt. Topp> Alizar: You are the Jedi. You should know.
<Alizar_Voros> ::shakes his head:: Topp: I've been trying to locate him in the Force, but I can't: everyone feels the same to me. ::eyes him:: Well, nearly everyone...
<2nd Lt. Topp> Alizar: So much for the Force, huh? Time for good old detective work. ::grins::
<Alizar_Voros> Topp: Any suggestions?
<2nd Lt. Topp> Alizar: Yeah. Just sit back and let us handle it. ::grins wider:: I'll contact you when we find something.
<Alizar_Voros> Topp: I'd like to help, if I could. I don't like the idea of just sitting around while we're so close to finding one of the people behind all these deaths.
<2nd Lt. Topp> ::grin fades:: Alizar: Yes, I knew you'd say something like that. I guess you can follow along.
<Alizar_Voros> Topp: Thank you, Lieutenant. I promise I'll stay out of your men's way. I just want to be a part of this.
<2nd Lt. Topp> ::starts walking:: Alizar: I didn't think Jedi minded being lonely.
<Alizar_Voros> ::smirks:: Topp: I'm also a Zeltron, Lieutenant. For us, loneliness is something to be avoided, not desired.
<Admiral Strifer> *Alizar*: Jedi Voros. I need to speak with you.
<Alizar_Voros> *Strifer* I take it you mean face-to-face, Admiral...
<Admiral Strifer> *Alizar*: That would be best, if possible. I'd like a report on your progress. I am putting a lot on you Jedi to handle this.
<Alizar_Voros> *Strifer* I'd love nothing more, Admiral, but I'm assisting Lieutenant Topp and his security team in searching the Arcaine for one of the assassins. Right now all I can tell you is that we're doing everything in our power to find whoever is responsible for all this.
<Admiral Strifer> *Alizar*: So you aren't any closer to putting an end to this? I must say that disappoints me to no end. We need to continue on if we are to ever complete this mission. I am going to order the damaged ships scavanged and evacuated so we can move on.
<Alizar_Voros> *Strifer* I don't think that would be wise, sir. We should wait until we've resolved this crisis before continuing, or the entire mission could be endangered.
<Admiral Strifer> *Alizar*: You continue doing your job and I'll do mine. Fine and take care of our problem while we continue on with the mission. You can object further in person. Strifer Out.
<Alizar_Voros> ::sighs, grinding his teeth a little:: Topp: If we don't find the people behind these attacks, there won't be any ships left to find the Reliance...
<2nd Lt. Topp> ::starts walking again:: Alizar: I'm with the Admiral on this one. We have a mission and some losses were expected. Given our current luck at finding who is behind it all, could only mean that they blew themselves up during the last blast. That or they will wait to strike again later.

ACTION:: Shuttles move to the damaged ships to evacuate the wounded and other personnel, while other ships move in to take on the salvage operations::

<Alizar_Voros> Topp: The point is to find them and stop them *before* they strike again, Lieutenant.
<2nd Lt. Topp> ::keeps walking:: Alizar: We stay here, then they have plenty of opportunity to move from ship to ship. In hyperspace, they are stuck where they are. ::grins::
<Alizar_Voros> Topp: Wherever they are seems to be a pretty kriffing good hiding spot.
<2nd Lt. Topp> ::frowns:: Alizar: Yes. Well, they have to come out sometime.
<Alizar_Voros> Topp: True enough. While we're waiting for that to happen, mind if I ask you a question?
<2nd Lt. Topp> ::shakes his head:: Alizar: As long as it's not personal.
<Alizar_Voros> Topp: Of all the people I've met on this ship, Lieutenant, you're the only one I can't sense in the Force. Do you have any idea why that might be?
<2nd Lt. Topp> ::shakes his head:: Alizar: I'm lucky? ::shrugs:: I don't know. I haven't a clue about how your Force stuff works.
<Alizar_Voros> Topp: Well, generally, every single lifeform in this Galaxy is part of the Force. Without it, they could not exist, and vice versa. The only beings I've ever known not to have a presence in the Force are Yuuzhan Vong...or people who have been trained to mask themselves.
<2nd Lt. Topp> ::shakes his head:: Alizar: Strange stuff. I'm not either of those, so I haven't an answer for you. Sorry. ::stops suddenly as he finally catches up with the security detail::
<Alizar_Voros> ::Alizar hangs back slightly, watching Topp:: ~~~reaches out and brushes each of the security detail with the Force, testing their moods and the way they feel about Topp~~~
<Security Chief> Topp: Sir, we scoured the entire deck and no one or no thing is out of place, Sir.

ACTION:: Alizar finds most are quite upset that they can't find the intruder and would probably harm the person if they did::

<Alizar_Voros> ::keeps back, listening in on the conversation::
<2nd Lt. Topp> ::nods:: SecChf: Very good. Move to the next deck. Seal deck by deck. What has the other detail turned up?
<Security Chief> Topp: They haven't reported in, Sir. I assumed that they were reporting to you.
<Alizar_Voros> ::frowns:: ~~~reaches out in the Force, searching for the other security team's life signs~~~
<2nd Lt. Topp> ::frowns deeply:: SecChf: No. Carry On. I'll check on them myself. ::walks past the detail::

ACTION:: Alizar picks up some faint life signs on the deck below::

<Alizar_Voros> Topp: They're below us, but their life signs are very weak. We need to get a medical team down there right now. ::hurries to the nearest turbolift::
<2nd Lt. Topp> ::grits his teeth:: Alizar: I'd like to know for sure. You know your Force stuff isn't working too well. ::calls a medical team to meet them on that deck anyway::
<Alizar_Voros> Topp: Your methods haven't been very successful either, Lieutenant.

<Akima_Karrina> :: paces her interview room, waiting for Werre to find the cook then stops at the terminal and looks over the list of people who were on duty for both explosions, checking for any cooks on the list::
<Lt.Werre> ::walks towards a man:: Cook: Hey there! Don't move. I only need to ask questions.

ACTION:: The cook looks back and then takes off running, knocking over a few people in the process::

<Lt.Werre> ::takes off running after the cook:: Cook: Stop! Wait!
<Akima_Karrina> ::hits the comm and asks for the first of the cooks on her short list to be sent to her, wondering if they'll actually show and then paces a bit more while waiting to see if her next interview will show:: *Werre*: Any luck?
<Lt.Werre> :: dives and catches the cook, causing them both yo slide into a wall, so he can't answer Akima yet then pulls the cook up:: Cook: Why did you run? I only wanted to ask a few questions.
<Akima_Karrina> ::looks up the supervisor for the cook that hasn't answered her summons and comms him, asking if he's seen the man::
<Cook> ::wipes the blood from his lip:: Werre: I don't want to be the one who gets put away for all of this stuff. Someone has to and it's not going to be me.
<Lt.Werre> Cook: What stuff?
<Cook> ::shakes his head:: Werre: No way am I talking.
<Lt.Werre> :: pulls the cook to his feet:: Cook: Alright. We'll see about that. :: pushes him around and forward:: Keep moving and don't make any funny moves. You'll get more than a bloody lip if you do. ::shoves the cook into the room and forces him to sit once they get there:: Akima: I think this one has something to tell you.
<Akima_Karrina> ::raises an eyebrow:: Cook: So.. what can you tell me?
<Cook> ::just looks away, feeling anger and the need to clam up::
<Akima_Karrina> ~~~projects a feeling of calm~~~ Cook: Look, I'm just trying to get to the bottom of this and prevent more deaths..
<Cook> ::sighs and still says nothing::
<Akima_Karrina> ::sits down across from him and smiles reassuringly:: Cook: Really. Anything you know will help.. and your cooperation will help you as well.
<Lt.Werre> ::smacks the man in the back of the head:: Cook: The lady is being nice. Maybe you need to be nice too. And I'm sure you don't want her to turn mean. She's a Jedi.
<Cook> ::rubs his head and looks back at Werre:: Akima: Can you at least get rid of him?
<Akima_Karrina> ::raises an eyebrow:: Cook: And if I do? Am I going to have problems with you?
<Cook> ::looks at both:: Akima: No. No problems.
<Lt.Werre> Akima: I should stay. He could try something. Poison may only be the first step.
<Akima_Karrina> Werre: Can you wait outside please?
<Lt.Werre> Akima: Your safety is why I must object.
<Akima_Karrina> ::raises an eyebrow and pulls her saber from her robes:: Werre: I think I'll be fine.
<Lt.Werre> ::holds his hands out in front of him:: Akima: Alright, alright. I'll leave. :: backs out the door::
<Akima_Karrina> ::keeps her saber handle in her hand and idly twirls it:: Cook: So what is it you need to tell me?
<Cook> ::looks to make sure that Werre is gone:: Akima: It was him. He's the one. He's dangerous.
<Akima_Karrina> Cook: What? Werre?
<Cook> ::nods:: Akima: He has the ability and the power. Who else could it be?
<Akima_Karrina> Cook: He's not the only one with the ability and the power
<Cook> ::sits back:: Akima: If you weren't going to believe what I tell you, then why bother to ask?
<Akima_Karrina> Cook: I did not say I was not going to believe you. Have you got anything other than that? Have you seen anything or heard anything? ~~~senses the man for deception~~~
<Cook> ::looks her in the eye, a bit unnerved by her:: Akima: Yeah. He's the one who brought you your food, right?
<Akima_Karrina> ::nods:: Cook: Yes
<Cook> ::waits for her to put two and two together.::
<Akima_Karrina> Cook: He was not the only person to touch it. Did you see anything else odd?
<Cook> ::shakes his head, not only to say "no" but also in disbelief that a Jedi would be so closed minded to see the truth right in front of her::
<Akima_Karrina> Cook: All right. Believe me, I will look into this. In one breath he told you not to anger me because I am a Jedi, and in the next he told me he was concerned for my safety and did not want to leave you in here alone.
<Cook> Akima: He's got you convinced too, huh? ::sighs:: I bet you think I'm crazy too, huh?
<Akima_Karrina> Cook: I just said I did not think you were crazy and I will look into it. Can you give me any other information about him at all?
<Cook> ::shakes his head:: Akima: No. I told you all I know. ::looks at the door:: You're going to make me leave, aren't you? ::gets scared:: Please let me stay. He'll kill me or have me killed. You need to protect me from him!
<Akima_Karrina> ::raises an eyebrow:: Cook: Of course I wouldn't allow you to be hurt, but if I call him in here to question him, how will I keep the two of you apart?
<Cook> ::confused and scared:: Akima: I... I... ::just shakes his head, grabbing it with both hands::
<Akima_Karrina> ::sighs:: Cook: What's your name?
<Cook> ::looks at her like she's crazy:: Akima: I thought Jedi could pry the brain open and dig out that sort of thing. ::frowns:: My name's Bob. Bob Ost.
<Akima_Karrina> ::laughs:: Bob: I don't go digging around for things like your name when I can simply ask. It's more polite.. Stay here. ::stands up and sticks her head out the door, saber still in hand:: Werre: Can you do me a favor and go find me another cook and escort him here?
<Lt.Werre> ::looks confused:: Akima: Why? Isn't he the one?
<Akima_Karrina> Werre: I am not certain and I want to question another cook to check some facts. ::gives him the next name on her list::
<Lt.Werre> ::sighs and nods:: Akima: Don't let him get away. He's dangerous. ::goes to get the other cook::
<Akima_Karrina> ::turns back to Bob:: Bob: Quick. He's gone. Tell me the name of an officer you trust and I'll call him to escort you to your quarters and stand guard
<Cook> Akima: Trust an officer? No way. They're all corrupted by Lt. Werre. I know it. ::shakes his head::
<Akima_Karrina> Cook: Then who?
<Cook> ::shrugs:: Akima: I kinda like it right here. ::grins::

<Auron_Xochital> :: has been continuing his interviews after almost being poisoned, keeping his guard up this time::

ACTION:: A woman who works the kitchen steps into Auron's room::

<Auron_Xochital> :: nods to the woman and motions to a seat::
<Woman> ::nervously takes a seat:: Auron: Why do you want to talk to me?
<Auron_Xochital> ~~~ stretches out his senses to get an impression of her feelings while he speaks to her~~~ :: sits down:: We are trying to find anyone with information about the current crisis that plagues the fleet. Even small details that people do not even know they know, could help stop further harm to others. You work in the kitchen, is that right?

ACTION:: Most Jedi detect fear, but it is genuine fear. Fear that comes from not knowing who or what might kill them and not knowing when. Other than that, they find anger and disgust in those who want revenge for the death and destruction that has already happened.::

<Woman> Auron: Yes, I work in the kitchen. I don't usually go beyond there, unless it's to go to my bunk.
<Auron_Xochital> :: nods:: Have you seen or heard anything unusual there recently? Think hard. Anything that gave you pause.
<Woman> ::looks up at the ceiling, thinking::
<Auron_Xochital> ~~~ continues searching out the woman's feelings as she thinks~~~
<Woman> ::feels afraid and confused:: Auron: I don't remember anything like that. I'm sorry. ::looks down at the floor::
<Auron_Xochital> :: smiles and tries to project calm:: You are not on trial here. We are merely asking everyone if they have seen or heard anything unusual. So you don't remember anything like that? Either in regard to the damaged ships or the attempt to poison the Jedi?
<Woman> ::gives a shocked look:: Auron: Poison? ::shakes her head quickly::
<Auron_Xochital> :: nods slowly:: All right then. Thank you for your time. :: stands:: Oh, one more question. Do you know if any of your co-workers in the kitchen have missed any work shifts since all this started?
<Woman> Auron: Oh no. We've been busy preparing for the next meal. No one has been allowed to leave. Well, except me to come here.
<Auron_Xochital> :: nods:: Then I will let you get back to your work. Thank you.
<Woman> ::slowly gets up and leaves::
<Auron_Xochital> :: turns back to the terminal to see who's next on the list then checks the work shift reports for the kitchen staff(assuming he can access them) to double-check the woman's story::

ACTION:: Auron finds that the woman is telling the truth::

<Auron_Xochital> :: sits back down, waiting for the next interview::

ACTION:: Auron interviews several people and all have viable stories that are easily confirmed::

<Auron_Xochital> :: sighs:: This is going nowhere..

ACTION:: Auron has gone through every crewmember on the ship, with the exception of the captain and first mate. They have both been busy with the Admiral's latest orders::

<Auron_Xochital> :: sighs again and leaves the room, heading towards the bridge as he checks over his notes from the interviews::
<Commander Seir> ::turns to see Auron on the bridge:: Auron: Sorry, but you'll have to leave.
<Auron_Xochital> :: shakes his head:: Seir: I will only be a moment. I have finished my interviews with the crew and I need to speak with either you or Captain Comdente.
<Commander Seir> ::shakes his head:: Auron: That will have to wait. We need to help the fleet get ready for our next jump.
<Auron_Xochital> :: thinks for a moment:: Alright, I'll go check the kitchens for evidence of the poison plot. But I need to speak with both of you separately as soon as possible. :: turns and leaves the bridge, heading to the kitchen::

ACTION:: Auron gets to the kitchen to find it a mess, with three cooks working hard to finish some hot dishes while kitchen attendants work at cleaning up the mess::

<Auron_Xochital> :: makes sure to stay out of their way as he searches the kitchen:: ~~~ uses the Force to help put things away when and where he can without disrupting their work~~~

ACTION:: Alizar and Topp get to the lift and once on the next deck, they find it darkened::

<Alizar_Voros> ::frowns:: Topp: Do you have a glowrod on you?
<2nd Lt. Topp> :: pulls out two small ones from his pocket and hands on to Alizar:: Alizar: You have your sword thing? The guy could be down here yet.
<Alizar_Voros> Topp: It's called a lightsaber, Lieutenant. ::switches the glow rod on and aims it forward, while drawing his lightsaber with his free hand and igniting it, the blade's violet light mixing with the light from the glowrods:: Be on your guard. ::starts forward, focusing his senses in case of an ambush::
<2nd Lt. Topp> ::follows Alizar with his glowrod lit::

ACTION:: The light from the lift leaves as the door closes behind them. Only their glowrods light the deck. Only ten meters from the lift are a few security members. All are dead. Just as they step over the bodies, a noise ahead of them catches their attention::

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Bob Ost, the cook who accused Lt. Werre of conspiracy, is still sitting in the room with Akima. He refuses to leave, thinking he would be the next dead person if he did.

Meanwhile, Auron is in the kitchen noticing that it is understaffed and extremely busy. Other than that, he has not found much.

The other Jedi are also running into what would seem to be a solid wall. It is as if every track ended abruptly and no clues to who made them and why.

However, on the Arcaine, Alizar and 2nd Lt. Topp are on a search, which has brought them to a sealed and unlit deck. Whomever is involved with the fleet's chaos, they are likely to be there.

>-< BEGIN >-<

<Auron_Xochital> :: continues both searching the kitchen and lending a hand with the Force when and where he can::

ACTION:: Auron finds nothing within the cooks and helpers in the kitchen, but he does find the poisonous ingredient used in the food. It turns out to be a common type of poison used on ships to get rid of pests.

<Auron_Xochital> :: furrows his brows:: ~~~ lifts the poison container with the Force and leaves the kitchen, heading back to the room they had assigned for him~~~
<Captain Comdente> ::enters the room soon after Auron does:: Auron: I finally get to meet the Jedi sent to my ship.
<Auron_Xochital> :: nods and sets the container down on the desk:: Comdente: Thank you for coming. :: bows to the captain, then sits down:: I searched the kitchens and found the poison used in the attempt on my life. I assume similar substances were used on the other ships.
<Captain Comdente> ::looks at the bottle on the desk:: Auron: Yes, I suppose it could be. If I'm right, that is a pesticide used to get rid of small animals and insects on all New Republic ships. I'm sure it is rarely used in the way it was recently, though.
<Auron_Xochital> :: nods:: I have interviewed the crew and found little of note. I was wondering if you had any unique insight into all that has happened, seeing as your perspective is different than that of an average crew member. ~~~ stretches out with the Force to sense Comdente for any type of deception ~~~
<Captain Comdente> ::takes a seat:: Auron: So it is my turn, is it? ::grins:: Alright then. From my perspective, this ship was running at top efficiency. No problems were reported and no one was causing any internal conflicts. As for Ensign Chalmner, I still can't explain why he left as he did. There was no indication that he would do such a thing. In fact, just the opposite.
<Auron_Xochital> :: nods slowly, taking notes:: I see.. Is there any indication where he might have gone? Perhaps to another ship in the fleet?
<Captain Comdente> ::looks confused:: Auron: No one told you? The shuttle he stole was heading for the Gate Keeper, just before it was destroyed in the explosion.
<Auron_Xochital> :: sighs:: No, no one told me. Well I suppose that is a dead end then, quite literally. Did Chalmner have any friends aboard? Perhaps one of them could shed some light on his behavior.
<Captain Comdente> ::shrugs:: Auron: I don't know the personal involvements of my crew. I never saw him with "friends" while he was off duty. He seemed like the loner type. Kind of sad, considering he was a nice guy.
<Auron_Xochital> :: sighs again:: Alright. Thank you for your time Captain. If you think of anything else, please alert me. And could you please see to it that the ship's security chief comes to see me at his earliest convenience?
<Captain Comdente> ::frowns:: Auron: Yes, I'll have him come right in. ::stands:: The fleet will be making another jump within the hour. If you need to leave the sip, you may want to be quick about it.
<Auron_Xochital> :: nods and stands to bow once again:: I'll keep that in mind.
<Captain Comdente> ::nods and leaves::

<Akima_Karrina> ::runs her fingers distractedly through her hair:: Bob: So what exactly do you suggest I do if I can't call him back in here, and I can't send you out?
<Bob Ost> Akima: Just protect me. You can talk to whoever you like, but I need to stay here, with you. You're the only one I can trust.
<Akima_Karrina> ::shakes her head and gets up to check her short list of cooks again then calls for another cook to be sent to her::
<Bob Ost> Akima: He won't tell you anything. He doesn't know what I know. No one else sees it. They aren't human. They aren't beings at all.
<Akima_Karrina> Bob: Well unless you have any other bright ideas, all I know to do is keep asking questions. You'll talk to no one else, and I can't just go demand that the Admiral arrest Werre based on the word of one man who doesn't want his name brought into it
<Bob Ost> ::looks around nervously:: Akima: Just use your powers and chop off his leg or arm. You'll see what I'm talking about.

ACTION:: The door chimes to Akima's room::

<Bob Ost> ::spins and looks at the door, scared::
<Akima_Karrina> ::shakes her head:: Bob: I don't run around cutting off random legs to see if someone is real. Believe me, I have other ways of knowing if I'm dealing with a being or not.. ::rolls her eyes as she goes to open the door::
<Bob Ost> ::gets ready to run::
<Lt.Werre> ::stands at the door with the cook:: Akima: Here is Mr. Cernic, as you requested.
<Akima_Karrina> ::turns arouns as she feels his anxiety increase:: Bob: You wanted to stay.. insisted on it in fact.. and now you want to run?
<Bob Ost> ::just shakes his head, scared to see Werre::
<Lt.Werre> ::nods as he looks past her to Bob:: Akima: If you wish, I could stay.
<Akima_Karrina> ::shakes her head:: Werre: No thank you. I'll be fine
<Lt.Werre> ::nods again:: Akima: I'll be outside, if you need me.
<Mr.Cernic> ::steps in and sees Bob, then looks to Akima, confused::
<Akima_Karrina> ::closes the door on Werre:: Cernic: Have a seat. Don't mind Bob there.
<Mr.Cernic> ::nods and feels a little scared of Akima, as he sits::
<Bob Ost> ::calms down once the door is closed::
<Akima_Karrina> ::sits on the other side of the table:: Cernic: Relax. There's no reason to fear me if you have done nothing wrong.
<Mr.Cernic> ::just nods as he sits there, staring at her::
<Akima_Karrina> Cernic: Were you on duty in the kitchens when the last meals were delivered?
<Mr.Cernic> ::nods still staring at her::
<Akima_Karrina> Cernic: Did you see anything odd while the meals were being prepared?
<Mr.Cernic> ::just shakes his head "no"::
<Akima_Karrina> ::raises an eyebrow, curious about something, but trying to work out how to test her thought:: Cernic: Anyone around that did not belong?
<Mr.Cernic> ::shakes his head "no" again::
<Akima_Karrina> Cernic: And before the explosions? Anything strange?
<Mr.Cernic> ::shakes his head "no" once again::
<Akima_Karrina> ::nods:: Cernic: All right then. I'll walk you to the door. ::gets up and walks with him to the door, opening it and whispering his name very quietly as he passes her, hoping he will stop for a moment more::
<Mr.Cernic> ::turns and looks at her::
<Akima_Karrina> ::whispers very quietly:: Cernic: Is there something more you could tell me without company in the room?
<Mr.Cernic> ::looks around and then back to her, feeling confused and still a bit frightened:: Akima: No.
<Akima_Karrina> ::nods:: Cernic: If you think of anything, feel free to comm me.
<Mr.Cernic> ::just nods and looks to Bob standing in the room::
<Akima_Karrina> ::whispers again:: Cernic: Is there anything about him that you would like to tell me?
<Mr.Cernic> ::just shakes his head and leaves::
<Akima_Karrina> ::frowns and whispers again:: Werre: What about you? Anything you can tell me about my friend in there?
<Lt.Werre> ::looks past her again:: Akima: I just have a feeling that he's the one you need. Everyone else I've talked to seem to be fine and have an alibi.
<Akima_Karrina> Werre: He seems more than a little odd..
<Lt.Werre> ::looks into her eyes:: Akima: Maybe he can't handle the guilt.
<Akima_Karrina> ::shakes her head:: Werre: Like psychotic odd..
<Lt.Werre> ::frowns:: Akima: It seems obvious to me. You can't see it? He *is* psychotic. That's why he did it.
<Akima_Karrina> ::laughs:: Werre: Not all crazy people are guilty of a crime..
<Lt.Werre> ::sighs:: Akima: I suppose he told you that he doesn't trust me or anyone else. That we're all not human and we are droids sent to kill all humans. ::shakes his head:: If it were me, I'd lock him up, just for thinking that.
<Akima_Karrina> Werre: Well he did suggest I chop off a few legs to check for humanity. ::laughs::
<Lt.Werre> :: doesn't laugh:: Akima: Doesn't that show you that he's dangerous?
<Akima_Karrina> Werre: Disturbed, yes.. dangerous, maybe.. ::shrugs:: Can you bring me the security officer to interview?
<Lt.Werre> ::nods:: Akima: I still don't like leaving you alone with him. It isn't safe.
<Akima_Karrina> Werre: I can take care of myself. And when he sees you he gets so agitated that it seems much safer to have you out of his line of sight to be honest. Just don't be gone long.
<Lt.Werre> ::nods again:: Akima: I won't. ::turns to leave::

ACTION:: The door opens to Auron's room and the Security Chief enters::

<Auron_Xochital> :: bows to the chief:: Thank you for coming. :: sits down:: I just have a few questions.
<Cheif Timbal> ::nods and looks like he is in a hurry:: Auron: OK. the Captain told me I had to come here immediately. I thought it was an emergency.
<Auron_Xochital> :: frowns slightly:: I told him that your earliest convenience would be fine. :: shakes his head:: But you're here now. Would you mind, or do you have more immediate matters to attend to?
<Akima_Karrina> Werre: Thank you. Leave him here with me.
<Cheif Timbal> ::shrugs:: Auron: I do have quite a lot of work to finish before the fleet leaves. If your questions are quick, I'd rather get this over with.
<Auron_Xochital> :: nods:: Alright then. Have you had any major disciplinary problems with any of the crew recently?
<Cheif Timbal> ::looks to the chair:: Auron: Nothing out of the ordinary. There's never a crew that everyone gets along, so a fight here or there breaks out occassionally.
<Auron_Xochital> :: motions to the chair, then nods:: Please, sit if you like. So you haven't had anything like threats, or crew members making unauthorized communications or anything like that then?
<Cheif Timbal> ::takes a seat:: Auron: No. Oh, except for someone contacting family soon after we set off. Other than that, nothing that would break protocol
<Auron_Xochital> :: nods:: Who was that, just out of curiosity?
<Cheif Timbal> ::thinks a bit:: Auron: Ensign Dendriv. She was just homesick.
<Auron_Xochital> :: nods again, making a note:: Next question. Have you ever had any problems with an Ensign Chalmner?
<Cheif Timbal> ::frowns:: Auron: No, not until he stole the shuttle. ::shakes his head:: Still can't figure that one out.
<Auron_Xochital> :: nods:: Just two more things One, do you know if any munitions or explosives have gone missing recently? Either from the armory or something like that. And if you don't know, could you find out for me? And lastly, I need this container scanned for dna or fingerprints, I believe it to be the poison used in the attempt on my life. :: motions to the container on the desk::
<Cheif Timbal> ::looks at the container:: Auron: No explosives or munitions are missing. We recently did a full inventory of everything. Standard procedure before jumping, after being in one place for a period of time. As for the bottle, I could have someone do that. I'll send them in as soon as I leave.
<Auron_Xochital> :: nods and stands:: That would be most helpful. Thank you.
<Cheif Timbal> ::stands up quickly:: Auron: What is it you are looking for in particular? Just so I can keep my eyes open for it.
<Auron_Xochital> :: looks up:: Well, all current evidence points to Ensign Chalmner as being behind the poisoning. But a single person acting alone seems wholly inadequate for the seriousness of the crime. Jedi are not easy to assassinate. And leaving before making sure his task was complete was an odd move for an assassin. So I suspect there is some sort of backup plan still waiting to be inacted.
<Cheif Timbal> ::looks surprised:: Auron: So all of this is just to kill a handful of Jedi? Seems like overkill when you consider the destruction of ships that there are no Jedi on, don't you think? ::shrugs:: I'll keep my eye out for anything strange. Good luck with your hunt. ::turns to leave::
<Auron_Xochital> :: calls after him:: I do not think that killing the Jedi is the main or only goal of these people. But it is certainly one of them. And they failed with their first attempt.
<Cheif Timbal> ::stops and looks back:: Auron: Then your hunt is still our hunt as well. ::grins before the door slides shut::
<Auron_Xochital> :: paces as he waits for the people Timbal is going to send::

ACTION:: The door slides open and two people enter. One carries a scanner meant to be used just for security purposes.::

<Auron_Xochital> :: stands and bows to the people, motioning to the bottle:: There it is.
<Security1> ::nods and sets the scanner on the desk and sets it up::
<Security2> ::stands at the door, as if guarding it::

ACTION:: The scanner is setup and begins to operate, scanning the bottle from every angle.::

<Security1> ::checks the readout as the scanner finished:: Auron: The data is ready, Sir.
<Auron_Xochital> :: nods:: What did it pick up?
<Security1> ::turns the scanner so he can see:: Auron: It looks like Ensign Chalmner handled the container. The only other DNA present is that of the ship's pest consultant, which is considered normal.
<Auron_Xochital> :: sighs and nods:: Very well. Thank you. That is all.
<Security1> ::nods and packs up the scanner, before leaving withe the other security member::
<Auron_Xochital> :: sits down, thinking::

ACTION:: The fleet is beginning to pull in all of it's shuttles and small vessels as they form up for the next jump. The extremely damaged ships and parts of ships are left adrift, far from the jump point.::

<Captain Comdente> *Auron*: Jedi Auron Xochital. If you wish to return to your assigned ship, you have five minutes before all shuttle traffic is grounded.
<Auron_Xochital> *Comdente*: I think I will wait for the next stop. There are a few smaller leads I wish to investigate.
<Captain Comdente> *Auron*: Very well. I'll let the hangar bay know.
<Auron_Xochital> :: sits down, going over his notes again::

<Akima_Karrina> ::walks back to the table:: Bob: So.. can you tell me what you were doing before the meals were sent up today? I want to try to get a full picture..
<Bob Ost> ::looks to her as he settles down into a chair, close by:: Akima: I was late for my shift and was running to get there. Then when I got there, I was reprimanded and sent to my quarters. I was on my way there when He ::nods to the door:: ran me down. I was sure he was sent to kill me. I just know he is still waiting to finish the job.
<Akima_Karrina> Bob: Why were you late?
<Bob Ost> Akima: I couldn't sleep and when I did, I slept too late. ::shrugs::
<Akima_Karrina> ::nods:: Bob: I know the feeling. After you ran into Werre, did you continue straight to your quarters?
<Bob Ost> ::shakes his head:: Akima: No, I ran for my life!
<Akima_Karrina> ::nods again, reassuringly:: Bob: Where to?
<Bob Ost> ::shrugs:: Akima: Anywhere away from him. I didn't know where I'd end up.
<Akima_Karrina> Bob: Well where did you eventually end up when you stopped running?
<Bob Ost> Akima: On the floor. I can't remember.
<Akima_Karrina> ::raises an eyebrow:: Bob: Well didn't you eventually get up, look around, see where you were, and go somewhere else?
<Bob Ost> Akima: I might have. I just wanted to get away from him. He had me and I knew he was going to kill me. Have you ever had someone who wanted to kill you catch you?
<Akima_Karrina> ::shakes her head:: Bob: Not yet.
<Bob Ost> Akima: Let me tell you. It is terrifying and when I get terrified, I don't notice much more than the path to get away. Now that I'm safe with you, I'm not terrified. ::grins briefly::
<Akima_Karrina> ::nods:: Bob: Then try to think back to where you went before.. now that you're safe.. did you see anyone out of place along the way maybe?
<Bob Ost> ::just shakes his head::
<Akima_Karrina> Bob: What about just before the explosions? Where were you? Did you see anything or anyone odd?
<Bob Ost> Akima: Yeah, I saw Werre talking to people saying that the fleet would be crippled before we were a week into our mission. I'm sure he's the one behind this.
<Akima_Karrina> Bob: Was this before the first explosion or the second?
<Bob Ost> ::thinks a bit:: Akima: I'm sure it was the first one. Has to be.
<Akima_Karrina> ::nods and waits for Werre to return::
<Bob Ost> ::looks to the door then back to her:: Akima: Did you find out that he's not human yet?
<Akima_Karrina> Bob: I'm sure he is.. there has to be another reason for it.. ::chews her lower lip, thinking hard::

ACTION:: The first wave of ships make the jump, followed soon by the last wave::

>-< END >-<

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The fleet appear on the edge of a small system. Only a couple planets and some small moons circling a single star. Immediate scans show that one of the moons is habitable, but no civilizations are present there.

So far no further incidents within the fleet are evident, as the ships move into a protective formation.

Flashback to before the jump to hyperspace. On the Arcaine, Alizar and 2nd Lt. Topp are on a search, which has brought them to a sealed and unlit deck. Whomever is involved with the fleet's chaos, they are likely to be there.

>-< BEGIN >-<

<2nd Lt. Topp> ::moves slowly towards the sounds from the other end of the corridor:: Alizar: Jedi, can you see in the dark? My glowrod doesn't light the whole corridor.
<Alizar_Voros> ::Alizar shakes his head as he moves with Topp:: Topp: No, but there's more than one way for a Jedi to see... ::reaches out with his senses, probing the area ahead as he moves forward, his lightsaber humming quietly::

ACTION:: Alizar senses nothing living, but there is movement.::

<2nd Lt. Topp> ::trips over a body and loses his glowrod for a moment::
<Alizar_Voros> ::frowns, lowering his voice:: Topp: Careful, there's movement up ahead. I don't sense any lifeforms, though...
<2nd Lt. Topp> ::curses whoever killed these men:: Alizar: How can that be?
<Alizar_Voros> ::shakes his head, not sure:: Topp: A droid, maybe?
<2nd Lt. Topp> ::shakes his head as well:: Alizar: I don't think we have any droids aboard that can do this. ::sighs and continues on::
<Alizar_Voros> Topp: Maybe somebody smuggled one aboard.

ACTION:: Topp is thrown against the wall, as something jumps out of it's hiding space::

<Alizar_Voros> ::Alizar quickly steps to the side, bringing his lightsaber up and looking for Topp's attacker, searching for them in the Force::
<2nd Lt. Topp> ::slams into the wall and swings his rod to see what sent him that way:: Shoraddi? ::shakes his head:: Can't be.
<Alizar_Voros> :: blinks:: Topp: What?

ACTION:: Another person rushes to Alizar as he's turned, at breakneck speed::

<Alizar_Voros> ::feels them coming and darts to the side in an attempt to avoid them:: ~~~uses the Force to propel himself at a faster speed~~~

ACTION:: A second person continues past Alizar and Topp to join Shoraddi. They turn and grin a devilish grin before they rush back at the two again, this time with knives in hand::

<Alizar_Voros> ::stands up straight and holds a hand up toward them:: ~~~tries to throw them back into the wall~~~
<2nd Lt. Topp> :: pulls out his blaster and fires directly into Shoraddi's chest::

ACTION:: Both are thrown back, and stumble over a couples dead bodies as they try to stop. Topp's shot misses Shoraddi::

<Alizar_Voros> Topp: Get on the comm and tell Gerrig we found them! ::raises his lightsaber and moves toward the two::
<2nd Lt. Topp> ::gets up and levels his blaster to shoot again:: Alizar: Yeah. ::gets on the commlink and lets Gerrig know the bad news::
<Shoraddi> ::gets up with his friend, who rushes Alizar:: Grendo: No. Too soon!
<Alizar_Voros> ::Alizar waits for Grendo to get closer before swinging his lightsaber in a full circle, aiming for the hand holding the knife::

ACTION:: The saber slices through the arm, sending sparks flying as the blade cut metal. Grendo reaches out with his other hand and grips Alizar's throat::

<Shoraddi> ::sees the opportunity and rushes Topp::
<Alizar_Voros> ::Alizar grunts, swinging his lightsaber up between himself and Grendo, aiming for the arm attached to the hand wrapped around his throat::

 ACTION:: Grendo falls back, but his hand is still gripped tightly around Alizar's throat::

<2nd Lt. Topp> ::sees Shoraddi coming and fires his blaster again::
<Alizar_Voros> ::stumbles backward and bumps into the wall, reaching up with his free hand and trying to pry the fingers from around his neck::

ACTION:: This time Topp's shots hit and Shoraddi stumbles and falls. Grendo gets up and rushes Alizar again to slam him with his shoulder::

<2nd Lt. Topp> ::keeps his blaster on Shoraddi:: Shoraddi: Why? What made you do this?
<Alizar_Voros> :: dives to the side, rolling out of the way, and keeps pulling at the hand, trying to free it from his throat as quickly as possible::

ACTION:: Alizar manages to pry the grip of the severed hand and allows Grendo slip past him and directly into the wall. Grendo falls back again, his skin peels off his metalic skeleton::

<Alizar_Voros> ::tosses the arm to the side and stands again, raising his lightsaber as he stares at Grendo:: Grendo: What are you?
<Shoraddi> :: barely able to stay conscious:: Topp: We needed to prove that flesh is weak and our race is superior. We want to be the ones to inhabit this new territory.
<Grendo> ::stares up at Alizar and tries to speak, but noting comes out::
<2nd Lt. Topp> Shoraddi: What are you talking about?
<Alizar_Voros> ::frowns at Grendo before looking toward Topp and Shoraddi, listening to their conversation::
<Shoraddi> Topp: You will learn. ::looks to Alizar:: Alizar: Your kind will become extinct.
<2nd Lt. Topp> ::Steps back from Shoraddi:: Alizar: What do you want to do with them? Shoot them?
<Alizar_Voros> Topp: We need to take them alive for questioning.
<Shoraddi> Alizar: You will never take us alive. ::twists something in his wrist::

ACTION:: A faint beeping emitts from Shoraddi, and moments later the same beeping comes from Grendo::

<Alizar_Voros> :: deactivates his lightsaber and grabs Topp:: Move! :: pulls Topp as far away from the two as they can get, using the Force to move faster::
<2nd Lt. Topp> :: drops his blaster and rod as Alizar pulls him away:: Alizar: Wha...?

ACTION:: Moments later two explosions fill the corridor knocking Alizar and Topp to the deck::

<Alizar_Voros> ::winces as he pushes himself up after the explosion, looking back toward where Shoraddi and Grendo were:: Topp: You okay?
<2nd Lt. Topp> ::rols over:: Alizar: What just happened? ::coughs a bit:: Yeah, I'm fine. I think.
<Alizar_Voros> ::shakes his head:: Topp: They self-destructed rather than be taken alive. Who the kark were they? It looked like you knew one of them.

ACTION:: The corridor and rooms off of it are blown apart, but the destruction is limited to just a small section::

<2nd Lt. Topp> ::sits up:: Alizar: Shoraddi and Grendo. They were part of the security detail that was searching the ship.
<Alizar_Voros> ::frowns:: Topp: If they've infiltrated the fleet's security teams, then things may be a lot worse than we thought. :: pushes himself to his feet and helps Topp stand:: Come on, we'd better report this to the Commander.

ACTION:: The lift opens on the deck, sending light and shadows across Alizar and Topp. Out steps Gerrig and one security officer::

<2nd Lt. Topp> :: brushes himself off:: Alizar: Yeah. ::sees Gerrig exit the lift::
<LtCmdr_Gerrig> ::looks around:: Both: OK, What did you find?
<Alizar_Voros> ::hooks his lightsaber back on his belt and nods to Gerrig:: Gerrig: We were attacked by two men, Shoraddi and Grendo, who according to Lieutenant Topp were part of the security detail assigned to search the Arcaine. During the fight we discovered they weren't exactly human.
<LtCmdr_Gerrig> Alizar: Where are they or whatever they are?
<Alizar_Voros> Gerrig: We tried to take them alive, but they apparently had some kind of self-destruct sequence. Whatever's left of them is probably all over this corridor.
<LtCmdr_Gerrig> ::frowns:: Both: Alright. Let's leave the rest for the clean-up crews. I want a full report when you two have cleaned up. ::steps onto the lift:: I'll have this deck scoured for evidence.
<Alizar_Voros> ::nods:: Yes, Commander.

>-< END >-<

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The fleet appear on the edge of a small system. Only a couple planets and some small moons circling a single star. Immediate scans show that one of the moons is habitable, but no civilizations are present there.

So far no further incidents within the fleet are evident, as the ships move into a protective formation.

A message has arrived on the Arcaine which has the Commander bent out of sorts.

>-< BEGIN >-<

<LtCmdr_Gerrig> ::taps on the arm of her chair, reading the message again::
<Alizar_Voros> ::Alizar had noticed the Commander's agitation even before he arrived at the bridge, and as soon as the lift opens, he steps onto it and makes his way over to her:: Gerrig: What is it?
<LtCmdr_Gerrig> ::looks up to him:: Alizar: What is what? ::straightens up in her chair:: Do you have anything new to report?
<Alizar_Voros> ::raises an eyebrow:: Gerrig: It's rude to answer a question with a question, Commander. What's got you so irritated?
<LtCmdr_Gerrig> Alizar: Rudeness is relative. ::stands up, not liking to look up to him:: We have orders to take you and the other two Jedi to aid in the exploration of on of the moons in this system. I'm not too fond of leaving the fleet but if it's to protect the other ships, I have little say.
<Alizar_Voros> ::nods:: Gerrig: We are at your disposal, Commander, as always. As for your own question, no, I have nothing new to report.
<LtCmdr_Gerrig> ::nods:: Alizar: Where are the others? We will need to return them here.
<Alizar_Voros> Gerrig: Jedi Karrina is still on the Pandora, Jedi Xochital on the Tasker.
<LtCmdr_Gerrig> ::sighs:: Alizar: I'll send out shuttles to retrieve them. Let them know to watch for the shuttles. We need to leave as soon as possible.
<Alizar_Voros> Gerrig: Certainly. ::takes out his comm unit:: [Akima/Auron]: Akima, Auron, this is Alizar. The fleet has a mission for us. The Arcaine is sending shuttles to your respective ships to pick you up and bring you back here.
<LtCmdr_Gerrig> ::motions to an officer to have shuttles sent to those ships and for the commanders of those ships be notified:: Officer: And have those shuttles meet up with us enroute.
<Alizar_Voros> :: puts his comm back:: Gerrig: They'll be ready by the time their shuttles arrive.
<LtCmdr_Gerrig> Alizar: Very good. Be sure to meet them when they arrive.
<Alizar_Voros> Gerrig: Indeed, they may get lost without me there to fetch them. ::smirks good-naturedly::
<LtCmdr_Gerrig> ::nods:: Alizar: Make certain that doesn't happen. ::sits down again, busy with commanding the ship's crew::
<Alizar_Voros> ::raises his eyebrow again, and starts to say something before clamming up and walking back to the lift, shaking his head:: Humor...it is a difficult concept for the military. ::steps onto the lift and heads down to the Arcaine's flight deck::

ACTION:: As if on command, the Arcaine, Intruder III, and the Wizard form up to head for the target moon::

ACTION:: The shuttles arrive on their respective ships to pick up the two Jedi::

<Captain Comdente> *Auron*: Jedi, your shuttle is aboard.
<Auron_Xochital> :: stands:: *Comdente*: Thank you. :: starts for the shuttle bay::

<Akima_Karrina> ::heads for the terminal and looks up the name of the ship's medic, then puts in a call for the medic to come see her::
<Bob_Ost> ::stands closely to Akima, watching her every move::
<Akima_Karrina> ::raises an eyebrow and turns to Bob:: Bob: I've been ordered to a mission. My shuttle is on it's way.
<Bob_Ost> Akima: What? I have to go with you. I'll be dead before you get back.
<Akima_Karrina> Bob: You can't.
<Bob_Ost> Akima: I have to! You want to kill me?
<Akima_Karrina> Bob: Of course not, but I can not take you with me on a mission
<Bob_Ost> Akima: Why not? I'll stay out of the way and I will do my best to help out.
<Akima_Karrina> ::runs her fingers through her hair:: Bob: Because you are not a Jedi, that's why. You can't come with me
<Bob_Ost> Akima: I'll be a Jedi, if that's what it takes.
<Akima_Karrina> Bob: You can't just be a Jedi because you want to.
<Bob_Ost> Akima: Why not? I'd be a great Jedi! :: pounds his chest proudly::
<Akima_Karrina> ::laughs and thinks about very sad things, keeping her face straight:: Bob: So what am I thinking?

ACTION:: The door to the room opens and two medics walk in, followed by a doctor::

<Bob_Ost> ::is about to answer when he sees the doctor:: Akima: No!
<Akima_Karrina> Bob: Oops.. game over. You can't be a Jedi just because you think you'd be good at it. ::sighs and turns to the medics:: You guys know him?
<Doctor> ::watches the medics shrug:: Akima: Mr. Ost has never been in need of our services. I have read his files and he is a healthy person, but from the looks of things, something has changed.
<Akima_Karrina> Doctor: Bob here insists he will be killed for what he knows if I leave him alone. I've got no proof he's right or wrong, but he can't come with me. ::sighs:: I called you in the hope that you had some kind of idea if he's had a ::whispers:: mental health history.. ~~~feels for the odd void in any of the three~~~

ACTION:: All three seem normal to Akima::

<Doctor> Akima: None, as far as his files indicate. ::looks Bob over:: I would be certain that whatever the truth is, he believes what he says. I'll do what I can to make him feel safe. ::nods to the medics to take Bob out of the room::
<Akima_Karrina> ::nods:: Doctor: If he checks out as healthy all around, then maybe he's right, and could be left in sickbay for safety reasons.
<Doctor> Akima: Don't worry. We will make sure he is safe. ::turns to follow the medics as they take the struggling Bob out of the room::
<Akima_Karrina> ::sighs and heads for her shuttle, hoping she did the right thing::

ACTION:: Auron's shuttle leaves with him on it, making it's way to catch up with the Arcaine::

<Alizar_Voros> ::Alizar waits on the Arcaine's flight deck, finding a wall to hold up as he observes the work going on around him::

ACTION:: It only takes minutes for the shuttle to find it's way back to the Arcaine. The hatch opens for Auron::

<Auron_Xochital> :: steps off:: *Alizar*: Shall I meet you wherever you are?

ACTION:: Akima's shuttle leaves as soon as she's aboard::

<Alizar_Voros> ::waves at Auron from where he's standing:: *Auron* I thought even you Miraluka weren't completely blind...
<Auron_Xochital> :: turns to Alizar:: Didn't see you there.
<Alizar_Voros> ::grins:: Auron: Must be my camouflaging robes...
<Auron_Xochital> :: nods:: Must be.

<Akima_Karrina> ::taps her fingers as she waits to land::

ACTION:: Minutes later, the other shuttle lands and the hatch opens::

<Akima_Karrina> ::steps out and walks over to the others:: Hi guys
<Auron_Xochital> :: nods to Akima::
<LtCmdr_Gerrig> *Alizar*: Jedi Voros. Are your Jedi aboard?
<Alizar_Voros> ::nods to Akima as well:: *Gerrig* Affirmative, Commander. Where do we meet the landing team?
<LtCmdr_Gerrig> *Alizar*: Are all of you compitent pilots? ::trying to keep things short and precise::
<Alizar_Voros> ::looks at the others:: Both: Well?
<Auron_Xochital> :: answers passively:: I can fly.
<Akima_Karrina> ::shrugs:: Alizar: Well enough I suppose.
<Alizar_Voros> *Gerrig* I know my way around a c0ckpit, and the other two say they can handle themselves well enough. Why?
<LtCmdr_Gerrig> *Alizar*: As soon as we obtain orbit, three shuttles will arrive and each of you will board one. Your piloting skills are required in emergency only.
<Alizar_Voros> *Gerrig* So, our mission is to...sit around in shuttles and wait for something bad to happen?
<LtCmdr_Gerrig> *Alizar*: The word "mission" may be a bit much. Just do what a Jedi does. That's all I know.
<Alizar_Voros> *Gerrig* Jedi don't sit around in shuttles, Commander.
<LtCmdr_Gerrig> *Alizar*: Those were the only orders I received. What you do with them is up to you. I'll be happy to tell the Admiral you decline them.
<Akima_Karrina> ::grumbles something under her breath but wisely lets Alizar handle the conversation::
<Alizar_Voros> ::frowns:: *Gerrig* That won't be necessary, Commander. Voros out. ::looks to Akima and Auron:: Both: When the shuttles get here, board them like they asked. Then wait for me to contact you.
<Akima_Karrina> ::grins and nods, then speaks quietly:: Alizar: By the way, the only void I found on the Pandora was Werre.
<Alizar_Voros> Akima: Did you notify anyone on the Pandora?
<Akima_Karrina> Alizar: And I also found a man who insists Werre was the poisoner and that he would be killed for what he knows..
<Alizar_Voros> ::nods:: Akima: Where is he now?
<Akima_Karrina> Alizar: I called the medics. I wanted to see if he had a mental health history. He does not, but they will screen him, and hold him, and keep him safe. None of them are voids.

ACTION:: The three ships are roughly five minutes from obtaining orbit around the moon. Their plan is to send out three shuttles after more indepth scans are made::

<Alizar_Voros> Akima: Werre could still get to him.
<Akima_Karrina> ::nods:: Alizar: I know. I hope he doesn't, but not knowing the specifics on this mission I could not bring him with me.
<Alizar_Voros> ::frowns as he thinks, then grabs his comm:: *Random Jedi* This is Alizar, I need you to move to the Pandora and find a crewman there named... ::looks to Akima for the name, then continues once she tells him:: ...Bob Ost. He should be with the medical staff. Find him and stay near him, his life may be in danger from the saboteurs. Jedi Karrina will return to the Pandora once our mission is completed.

ACTION:: Meanwhile, on the Pandora, Bob is sedated in the medbay. The two medics stand guard as the doctor leaves to prepare some scans. While the doctor is out, the medics look to each other and inject something else into Bob, which causes him to slip into a deep coma.::

>-< END >-<

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The shuttles have found a large field to land in. The weather on the moon is overcast with a cold wind blowing across the field. The surrounding forests seem quiet.

Troops filter out of the shuttles and form up, as officers stad with their overcoats billowing in the wind.

>-< BEGIN >-<

<Major Hortia> ::walks off a shuttle and nods to the other officers, then looks casually around for the Jedi::
<Akima_Karrina> ::steps off the shuttle and shivers a bit in the wind::

ACTION:: The officers shout orders to their troops and the troops break into smaller squads and spread out::

<Auron_Xochital> :: steps off after Akima::
<Akima_Karrina> Auron: Can't we explore somewhere warmer?
<Alizar_Voros> ::Alizar follows the others out and makes his way over to the major::
<Auron_Xochital> :: chuckles:: Don't take that up with me.

<LtCmdr_Gerrig> @ ::has the Arcaine hold position just outside of beng in orbit of the moon:: Self: I don't like this. ::checks sensor data:: I have a bad feeling about this::[/col]

<Akima_Karrina> Auron: Why not? You like the cold?
<Major Hortia> ::glances over to Alizar:: Alizar: You can have your people join any of the squads if you like, or explore on your own. The shuttles are safe.
<Alizar_Voros> ::nods:: Probably safer if we stuck together. How many squads are there? ::looks over at the troops::
<Major Hortia> ::glances over to Alizar again:: Alizar: We have a dozen squads out here. Each squad has four of our best.
<Alizar_Voros> ::Alizar nods:: I trust your men are capable enough. Jedi Karrina, Jedi Xochital, and myself will explore another route, so we can cover as much of the area as possible.

ACTION:: Several minutes pass and five of the squads stop at the forest edge awaiting further orders::

<Major Hortia> ::nods:: Alizar: Suit yourselves. Just be sure to be back when it comes time to leave. That should give you four hours.
<Alizar_Voros> ::grins:: Hortia: Just don't forget about us, Major. Watch your backs out there.
<Major Hortia> Alizar: Don't worry about us. We know what we're doing.

ACTION:: As the other squads get to their portions of the forest edge, the order to continue goes out and they carefully enter the forest::

<Auron_Xochital> :: looks to Alizar:: So, which way?
<Akima_Karrina> ::spins around and points to the four points of the compass in turn:: Eenie, meenie, miney, mo..
<Alizar_Voros> ::nods toward the forest:: We take the area they haven't. ::heads for the edge of the woods::
<Major Hortia> ::looks out at a now empty field, since the squads entered the forest:: Self: If all goes as expected we should be getting bored soon. ::sighs and turns to go back onto a shuttle to warm up::
<Auron_Xochital> :: nods and follows after Alizar::
<Akima_Karrina> ::shrugs and follows, abandoning her spinning:: Alizar: That works. I was getting dizzy anyway
<Akima_Karrina> :: peers around:: Cool trees
<Alizar_Voros> ::nods:: Akima: Yes, they're lovely, but I need you to focus right now, Akima. ::moves into the forest, stretching out his senses::
<Akima_Karrina> ::rolls her eyes:: Alizar: I am. I was focusing on the trees.
<Auron_Xochital> ~~~ stretches out his senses as well ~~~
<Akima_Karrina> ~~~feels for any signs of life~~~ It's too quiet.. forests are supposed to have all kinds of little noises..

ACTION:: There is nothing unusual that they feel. There are life forces in the forest but they are very tiny.::

<Akima_Karrina> ::keeps walking::

ACTION:: Far off, screams of terror break the silence of the forest, and as abruptly as they broke, they stopped::

<Alizar_Voros> ::Alizar comes to a stop and reaches out through the Force, searching for who that may have been::
<Auron_Xochital> :: frowns and turns to face the direction of the screams::
<Akima_Karrina> ::stops and looks around::
<Major Hortia> ::rushes out of the shuttle with some troops and sends them off to investigate, as reports pour in from the other squads::
<Alizar_Voros> ::gets on his comm:: [Hortia]: Major, we just heard screams. Any idea what's going on?

ACTION:: Alizar feels a quick shot of pain and then it's gone, from the direction of one of the squads::

<Major Hortia> *Alizar*: We are investigating. So far two of our squads have not reported in.
<Alizar_Voros> ::shakes his head:: Stang... ::takes out his lightsaber, but doesn't turn it on yet:: Akima/Auron: Come on. ::rushes off in that direction, using the Force to run faster::
<Auron_Xochital> :: calls on the Force to match Alizar's speed as he hurries after him::
<Akima_Karrina> :: does the same and follows along::

ACTION:: In only minutes, the Jedi reach the site where the source of the screams was. They find two other squads looking around for evidence of the missing squad. All that is left of them is their equipment::

<Alizar_Voros> ::finds whoever is the highest-ranking trooper:: Trooper: Did you see what happened?
<Major Hortia> ::returns to the shuttle to make an initial report::
<Lt. Mede> Alizar: No. We only just arrived to help the squad. No one was here when we arrived. I sent several men to search further out from here.
<Akima_Karrina> Mede: Step carefully.. Maybe something they stepped on triggered something
<Alizar_Voros> ::Alizar nods and examines the area, searching for signs of struggle--broken branches, gashes in the trees, etc.::
<Lt. Mede> Akima: Scans show no devices of any kind.

ACTION:: All three Jedi can feel a very faint residue of some sort of power that had been in the area recently, but it is subsiding quickly::

<Akima_Karrina> ~~~tries to focus on the power and determine what it might have been before it fades completely~~~
<Alizar_Voros> ~~~searches the area for any other signs of the power and what direction it may have gone in~~~
<Lt. Mede> ::gives orders to the men closest to him to collect the equipment and return to the shuttles, to place the equipment in quarrantine::
<Akima_Karrina> ::frowns at how quickly it faded::

ACTION:: The residue fades to nothing and no other sources of power can be found. However, small life signs can be detected rushig away from the sight. Life signs other than those of the troops::

<Akima_Karrina> Wonder what's running away..
<Auron_Xochital> :: thinks:: Perhaps whatever it is was scared away by what attacked the squad?
<Akima_Karrina> Auron: I imagine so, but we've seen no sign of whatever it is
<Alizar_Voros> ::rather than stand around talking about it, Alizar locks on to one of the life signs and rushes after it, a scarlet blur in the cold woods::
<Akima_Karrina> Auron: Now why didn't I think of that?
<Auron_Xochital> :: shrugs and chases after Alizar::
<Akima_Karrina> ::follows again::

ACTION:: It takes close to ten minutes to track down thesource of the life sign, as it is half a meter underground and is not a type of creature that has been encoutered before. It is nearly invisible.::

<Akima_Karrina> ::looks at the little thing:: Well.. who wants to ask it what it saw?
<Auron_Xochital> :: reaches out through the Force to touch the creature's mind, sensing for emotions or signs of what might have happened::

ACTION:: The creature becomes aggitated and wriggles. A faint squeal can be heard coming from it. It tries to get away.::

<Auron_Xochital> :: raises an eyebrow and lets go of his mental touch::
<Alizar_Voros> ~~~gently brushes the creature's mind with his own, projecting soothing emotions and trying to calm it down~~~
<Akima_Karrina> Auron: I think you scared it..
<Auron_Xochital> :: thinks:: Apparently, but did it react to my mental intrusion, or the touch of the Force?

ACTION:: Others begin to converge on the spot. The one they caught begins to calm slightly::

<Alizar_Voros> ~~~once the thing is calm, Alizar tries to read its emotions, hoping to get an idea of what it's been experiencing recently~~~
<Akima_Karrina> ::frowns:: I'm not liking this much.. What if a lot of these things together is what made that odd power?
<Auron_Xochital> :: shrugs:: Only one way to find out..
<Akima_Karrina> Auron: The hard way.. which is what I'm not liking..

ACTION:: The creature's emotions show that it had been running for it's life and scared recently. Meanwhile, the other life fiorms that are approaching seem to be not so calm as they increase in number and size::

<Auron_Xochital> :: stretches out his senses to touch the minds of the approaching beings/creatures::

ACTION:: All Auron gets is a savage anger that is far from rational::

<Auron_Xochital> :: frowns:: The approaching beings are hostile..
<Alizar_Voros> ::Alizar feels the new lifeforms approaching and lets the frightened creature go, urging it to get away::

ACTION:: The creature burrows into the ground and moves off, but not as fast as it had before::

<Alizar_Voros> ::Alizar nods in satisfaction and grabs his lightsaber hilt again, looking around as he feels the new lifeforms approaching:: Akima/Auron: Be ready for a fight, these might be the ones who attacked our friends...
<Akima_Karrina> ::nods and grabs her saber::
<Auron_Xochital> :: stretches his arms and legs, calming his body and preparing for a fight::

ACTION:: The creatures form a circle around the three Jedi and burrow up to the surface. They are three times larger than the one that was captured. Their heads (or whateer they have) point inward in the circle and begin to squeal::

<Auron_Xochital> :: calls on the Force, letting it flow into him as he prepares to defend or counter attack::
<Alizar_Voros> ::Alizar reaches out to one of the creatures, like he did with the last one, and tries to calm it down::

ACTION:: The creatures begin to emit a power much like what was felt earlier, but stronger and sudden. The power begins to reverberate through the Jedi's bodies, as if trying to take them apart molecule by molecule::

<Auron_Xochital> :: tries using the Force to form a shield and reflect the forces back at the creatures::
<Akima_Karrina> ~~~damps down the pain and tries to make a force bubble around herself~~~
<Alizar_Voros> ::Alizar winces at the pain and feels Auron's attempt to shield the group from the Force. He drops his attempt to communicate with one of the creatures and calls on the Force to help bolster the field, strenghtening it against whatever these creatures are doing::

ACTION: The creatures stop and for a moment do nothing, but then they retreat and fast, since their efforts had done nothing to the Jedi::

<Alizar_Voros> ::Alizar drops his part of the shield and sighs:: Well, that was uncomfortable.
<Auron_Xochital> :: nods and drops his as well::
<Akima_Karrina> :: drops hers:: So what do you think happened to the others?
<Alizar_Voros> Akima: They were probably torn apart by whatever force those things were generating. That's what it felt like it was trying to do to me...
<Akima_Karrina> Alizar: Right.. but there was nothing left at all.. you'd think there'd be pieces..
<Auron_Xochital> :: shakes his head:: Not if the force were strong enough. Think of illegal disruptor weapons.
<Akima_Karrina> ::nods:: Auron: But yet it left their gear..
<Alizar_Voros> Akima: Not necessarily. It didn't feel like they were tearing at my body, it felt like they were reaching deeper than that. If someone's molecules are ripped apart from one another, it could be like vaporizing someone.
<Akima_Karrina> ::shudders:: Alizar: I don't want to be vaporized.. Let's not piss those things off again
<Auron_Xochital> :: looks around:: I'd say they were not expecting Jedi..
<Alizar_Voros> Auron: I don't think they were expecting anyone. They probably see us as invaders.
<Lt. Mede> ::walks to the Jedi with some of his men:: Alizar: What happened here? Scans picked up an energy surge of some sort. It didn't last long, though.
<Alizar_Voros> ::clips his lightsaber back on his belt:: Mede: We were attacked by a large number of indigenous creatures who seem to be able to project a kind of energy that can tear at a person's molecular structure. I think they're what happened to that squad back there.

ACTION:: Far off, another set of screams are heard and then gone again, as another squad is attacked::

<Auron_Xochital> :: frowns:: Perhaps you should call all the squads back.. Or we could split up to protect them.
<Alizar_Voros> ::looks toward the screams:: Mede: We need to get out of this forest.
<Akima_Karrina> ::curses under her breath:: Auron: There are not enough of us to go with each squad..
<Alizar_Voros> ::shakes his head:: If this keeps up, there will be...
<Lt. Mede> ::Nods:: All: I'm all for getting out of this place. ::contacts the Major to report what was found and to suggest leaving the forest::

@ACTION:: Sensors pick up a small group of ships heading towards the fleet. The Arcaine notifies the Pandora, but gets no response::

>-< END >-<

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