Imperial Press Corp Field Report......
Suspected Anti-Republic Group Activity: Tizzit and Bob, L, Padawan Wrabbler, Xol Dul, PK-17 (Scout Labor Droid)
Not Sighted: R-90 and Roger, Khorrahg'ga, and Padawan Talia.
As the group assessed the damage to Xol Dul's ship, Wrabbler turned and checked how Tizzit and Bon where doing. R-90 had sacrificed himself and the droid's entire backside was melted, fusing many servos and frying many off his systems. Roger fortunately was thrown back from the blast with minor damage.
Xol Dul was scanning the horizon for any incoming threats while L was pondering what to do about Tizzit and R-90.
Wrabbler unbeknownst to the group had been following them since they left Bothanspace. Although he had been training with the other Jedi, he had some suspicion of Master Nu's intentions. Being very empathetic by nature, he felt that she was hiding something. However it was hard to tell at times since she had a lot on her shoulders, he could tell she had much on her mind; the safety and well being for the refugees, dealing with her Bothan contacts, dealing with General Khota, and trying to figure out what happened to her pupils Master Ichael and his Padawan Aryn.
She was extremely upset about this, but believed that they had found out that they were related and sought to re-unite with their family. She did ask Wrabbler to look into the matter as she was unable to contact them through the force. They had simply vanished from her sight. Wrabbler had access to several Jedi Holocrons and began to consulate with past Jedi Masters about how the force could shield someone from sight or senses. A Jedi Holocron of Master Snu-Snu spoke of a power that could cloak a force user and provide cover. The holocron even identified a Jedi artifact with the new archives that Master Nu had salvaged from various Jedi Enclaves. Wrabbler had took upon himself to find it an see about this power and eventually report to Master Nu. It was a small brass pendent, etched with an ancient blue glyph in the shape of an oval with a leather strap.
So when Master Nu had sent his friends on a secret mission, he felt he should tail them in secret. Testing out the pendent's abilities. No one noticed him as he followed them, neither security driods or sensors seemed to notice him. Even when they arrived on Trandosha, none of the domesticated beast seemed to notice his presence. When they got to Kashyyyk, he was resting in the ship when the attack happened. When the mantids came in he ran outside and waited for the outcome, if he was needed he was prepared to reveal himself. When the ship blew up and Tizzit was gravely injured, it was time to save he day.
L and Xol Dul were surprised to see Wrabbler suddenly tended to Tizzit's wounds. He was channeling the force, healing her of her grave injuries. Soon bob's eyes opened wide and struggled to get free of R-90. She was pinned under him. L managed to free her, but was soon alerted by Xol Dul he was scanning the horizon with his binoculars. A few miles out it seemed that a number of wookies was approaching them. They were probably from the local village that they were going to hunt, and more than likely saw and heard the explosion.
Xol Dul shot a flare gun signaling that they needed help. Two Wookies and another Wookie-like being started to approach, moving faster. Behind them a a large droid was obviously trying to keep up with them. L worried about his eyes, quickly borrowed Wrabbler's goggles.
The two Wookies got there and began to ask what had happened. Luckily for everyone, Xol Dol had a translator band which indicated what they were saying.
Unfortunately they did not understand basic. They were pointing at Tizzit and gesturing gesturing that they were intrested in her, and the translator stated they were curious if they could bring her back to the village for food. Bob instantly ran in front of Tizzit and started to flail and yell wildly "No. No. No. She is a nice bug!!". By this time their driod arrived on the spot, it indicated that it designation was PK-17 and could translate for the Wookies.
Pk-17 explained that the large bug that was twitching was part of this new groups crew and need medical attention. The Wookies seemed confused and asked about the other pieces of mantids laying about? Xol Dul indicated that they were attacked by them and could have them. PK-17 seemed excited as he could perform his function and make some meal out of these. He went with the Wookies to examine the mantid pieces flung about the ruined ship.
The one that was obviously not a Wookie introduced himself as Captain Tor. He was a Togorian who was recently stranded as well on Kashyyyk. His employers didn't mention that the planet was home to such ravenous bugs. He was shot down by Republic forces and managed to crash his ship nearby. As he and his crew assessed the damage to their ship, they were attacked by mantids as well. Most of his crew was killed fending off the mantids and securing their prisoners. Then the Wookies came and attacked them, it was a misunderstanding but Captain Tor single handily defeated the Wookie chieftain gaining control of the village. He ordered them to take them to a safe location in the village to be treated, Roger carried R-90 and followed along. Captain Tor ordered some of the other Wookies who arrived by now to help take Tizzit and welcome these new people as friends, as their ship had been attacked by the mantids. He reminded the Wookies that Tizzit was not food and like the others at the village. Pk-17 and the other Wookies with him did not find any suitable pieces to bring back, either the meat was burned to a crisp or was contaminated by radiation from the engine.
The Village of Grawh'wahlwahl
The Wookie village had undergone some major changes since Captain Tor had come. Before the village was a simple primitive wooke settlement of some 30-50 Wookies who survived the peninsula grassland by fishing along the coast. They village was built atop an obsidian shelf covered with three feet of packed white sand. The walls were made of adobe and reeds, and their were various homes and buildings for business spread out along the beach. They had a dozen pontoon boats along the beach that they used for fishing.
The Wookies managed to salvage much of Captain Tor's ship and integrate much of the wring and plating along the wall, creating an electrified fence. In addition they now had access to a solar generator and some indoor lighting now. The crew and prisoners had also helped to establish to get some technological services available, but mostly stayed among themselves in their own camp. As the group entered the village they noted a variety of incest like species tending to their own business. The one thing that stuck out was a human woman in a pink blouse and pant suit walking along the beach with a small droid at her side. Xol Dul went to question the insectiods, while L went to talk to the human. Roger was approached by several curious Wookies who seemed interested in helping to repair R-90. They never seen such a shiny droid before, and especially one that was built like a female. The began to laugh and play with the chassis and make some rude jokes, despite Roger protesting.
L went up to the human and introduced himself. The small droid was rather protective and introduced himself as K-9 and his mistress as Sarah Jane Smith. They explained that they were traveling with their companion a Doctor who was interested in some ruins nearby. The Doctor has told them to stay in the Village where it was safe. As L questioned why, K-9 informed them that the Doctor noted that Edean was home to the Rakata Infinite Empire, a hostile species involved in the Time War. L asked if she and this Doctor had a ship, and Sarah told them they did. L asked if they could have passage if possible as they were stranded. Sh said she would ask the Doctor when he arrived back.
Meanwhile Xol Dul went to go and talk with Verpine who was polishing his gun. This tall jade insectiod creature informed him that he was kidnapped by Captain Tor along with the other he could see here. It seems Captain Tors employers thought they would be able to help with some ruins and the local wildlife.
Xol Dul suggested that if he wanted they could probably free him if he supported a mutiny against the Captain. The Verpine who tole him his name was Solusk, had no interest as he was already free. Plus he mentioned the odds were not in there favor and it would be best to stay with the stinky mammals in the meantime. He had no love for wookies or the new mammals that where walking about. Xol they approached another of the former prisoners who was working on a laptop.
Next was a large caterpillar like creature with a feathery antenna and ten hands, it greated Xol Dul in the Keld Doran language. He informed him that his name was Jah'hn and he was an archeologist. He was captured because of his knowledge of the Rakata. Apparently the Captain's employers wanted something called the Crystalline Heart. However they were unable to open a large door at the ruins. Apparently it was quite fascinating, they seeme to need some malevolent force to access the ruins.
Xol Dul walked over to another large mantis like being who seemed to be treating several Wookies. Tizzit managed to make her way as well as she was somewhat awake and could smell the pure bacta. The Vratrix was immediately curious to the presence of the Kel Dor and Killik. He looked them over and indicated that the Kel Dor was in good health, but the Killik needed medical attention. As the Vratix began to produce bacta, it started to coat Tizzit's chitin in the substance. She began to feel better as the Doctor coated her entire body. Xol Dul though was asking the Doctor if he wanted to be free and if so he would back him up if they took out Captain Tor for them. The Doctor said he would do no such thing, as he took an oath not to harm anyone. Plus these Wookies were in need of medical attention and since they were prone to injuries, it would allow him to study and practice some frontier medicine on them. Tizzit stayed for treatment while Xol went on to ask the final three scarb-like being working on some engine. The Neohons were busy at work assembling and disassembling parts they found in trying to make a workable engine. One Neohon approached Xol as he came closer, telling the other two to keep working. He introduced himself as M'ho-o and he was part of captain Tor's crew. The others were his assistants, Mahneee and Ja'hac. They asked if he was part of the crew of the explosion that happened. Xol said his ship exploded and before he could get on with explaining anything else the other two Neohons dropped everything yelling "Ship? Slavage!!!" and began to run off with M'oh trailing behind them. Xol not wanting what was left his ship being picked at immediately followed them back into the grasslands, using his skills to blend in.
L began to also walk around and trying to ask if anyone new anything of Kento Marek. He was surprised to find several wookies who spoke basic and began his conversations with them.....
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