Star Wars: Dreams of Destiny

Chapter 2



The Galactic Republic is on the brink of war. A group of pirates called the Stark Commercial Combine under the charismatic leadership of Iaco Stark have plagued Republic and Trade Federation Shipping along the Outer Rim. An explosion at the bacta producting facility on Thyferra has created a shortage of the healing gel that has rocked the galaxy. A delegation of the Republic headed by Senator Valorum is meeting at a secret location to broker a peaceful resolution to the crisis.



Meanwhile, with the failure of the Erysian conference, hunger is spreading throughout the desperate worlds of the Outer Rim as the galactic famine has grown. Emergency relief teams are having trouble reaching the endangered planets due to the actions of the SCC.



With the eyes of the galaxy poised on the bacta crisis, it is up to the Jedi to discover what is behind the mysterious famine...



Session 2 44 BBY

T'aan Devos and Neomah are training at the Jedi Temple on Coruscant under their respective masters, Leonidus and Dooku when Neomah goes to meditate after a particularly deriding lesson. She centers herself, and has a vision of Jaden and Ashton in a sled race about to be ambushed and shot. Off like a flash, she grabs T'aan from training and the pair requisition a Jedi speeder bike to rescue the intrepid pair.

It was a vision of the near future, as the two scoundrels are entering an illegal Tapani Day repulsor sled race in the industrial districts' maze of heat sinks on Coruscant. The event is being sponsored by a young, rather lean Hutt named Lindo. The danger of the race is apparent as large hot balls of gas periodical fill the sink lanes proving a great hazard.

The race begins shortly after the two notice some shady looking characters reading some sort of handheld sensor and giving the younglings intimidating looks. The race is on and right away one racer falls victim to a fireball in the first circuit, burning up. Rounding the first corner, a dubious pair of blood carvers in the race ready a net launcher to take out the two. Ash is alerted by the screaming engine of the Jedi bike and Jaden gets a telepathic message of danger from Neomah. The net launch falls short, and the blood carvers resort to blasters on stun. Ash's secreted blaster however is not on stun and he removes the passenger with a well-placed shot. In the midst of blaster shots, some bumping, a rogue fireball or two, Jaden pilots the two to victory!

On the way to collecting their winnings from the Hutt Lindo, more blood carvers move to intercept them, even with the young changeling changing form to a rodian. They can still track him using their sensors! The Jedi jump in to intercede as a blaster battle amidst the throng ensues. Ash cunningly uses the Hutt for cover, and a poorly placed blaster bolt triggers the Hutts guards into action. The blood carvers stand no chance against the Hutts guards and the Jedi Padawans combined.

After the confusion is settled, a few older Jedi arrive including Masters Windu and Qui Gon Jinn along with the Padawan, Obi Wan Kenobi, to investigate. The two rambunctious youths, Ash and Jaden, make a stealthy exit as the elder Jedi arrive fearing trouble, having drawn two Padawans into the seedy situation. T'aan makes a connection with the Hutt Lindo, opening the way for future favors. Neomah makes a subtle connection of her own, looking on the handsome young Padawan Kenobi with un-Jedi like affection.

That night, someone is caught on camera broadcasting top secret information from the Jedi Temple to a relay satellite above Coruscant. That someone turns out to be Ash! It is discovered that he has been mentally conditioned and programmed to do this sort of thing. A counselor is assigned to de-program the youngling and rehabilitate him.

Finally, a message from an Outer Rim listening post bears a portentous message that vital information has been received and the agent fears for his safety. The request for help comes from a familiar face, Jerek "Booster" Reece, Jaden's father! Masters Dooku and Leonidus, along with their Padawans, Jaden and Leonidus's other charge, Ash all get aboard the starship Republic starship Valiant, a non-descript GHRTOC freighter and head for the outlying space station.

(7) Kelona 35, 44BBY - (2) Selona 10
T'aan Devos 1Jedi 675
Neomah 1Jedi 675
Jaden Reece 1Scoundrel 675
Ashton Wiesel 1Scoundrel 675