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Felucia - Jedi Temple


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Construction begins on a new Jedi Temple and defenses.

 

Temple Description:

 

To get to the hanger you have to follow a canyon. The course is treacherous, but if you have the right codes, an automated system of tractor beams will pull your ship through safely.

 

From the hanger, the entrance requires a sloped outdoor climb up to the top of the canyon. At the top, there is a medium-sized ground hatch with a fingerprint and retinal scanner. Once you pass that, you can step on the plate and get lowered into the temple itself.

 

The turbolift is in the darkness of dirt only for about 400 meters, then it is revealed to be transparisteel. Visitors can see a large atrium, mostly white stone decorated with silver and navy accents in graceful arches and curves, with a high ceiling. Large artificial windows line the atrium, through which artificial sunlight pours during the day, and the bioluminescent vista of Felucia is visible day and night, making it seem like the temple isn’t underground at all. The only thing not present which one would expect to see in a Jedi temple is statues of great Jedi from the past. Instead, all art is abstract, hailing from each of the different worlds that welcome Jedi influence.

 

Upon exiting the main turbolift, a visitor would see a large reception area in the center with information terminals scattered throughout. To the rear of the atrium, there are two grand staircases winding down to lower levels. These impressive staircases spiral all the way through the heart of the temple, leading to each successive level.

 

One floor down contains living quarters (both single rooms and suites) and a restaurant-style cantina.

 

The second floor down consists of training rooms of all kinds and meditation rooms. It also contains a large Jedi library/archive, as well as two large gardens with fountains and native non-threatening plants.

 

The third level down is mostly offices. There are dedicated ones for the Jedi Council members and Grand Master (whose simple office nevertheless looks out on a stunning “view” of the jungle). There are also many other offices available for any Jedi who needs a place set aside to work. This floor also houses staff quarters and barracks for the ground troops whose duty it is to protect the temple.

 

The deepest level is accessible only by going through the Grand Master’s office. A simpler stone staircase leads down two flights of stairs to a large, round Council chamber, modeled after the one in the most famous temple of Coruscant, although the color scheme is changed to match the blue-and-silver of the entire temple, and the circle is smaller, consisting of just six chairs.

 

The temple is protected by a planetary ion cannon and planetary shield, seven thousand ground troops, and seven squadrons of E-wing and X-wing starfighters.

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  • 4 weeks later...

A shuttle bearing the new Jedi Grand Master appeared out of hyperspace in the Felucia system and headed for the fourth world. From orbit, the jungle world was a riot of color, though dark green and purple dominated. What struck Darex the most, however, was how the planet radiated in the Force. It almost glowed. Very few planets had such a strong connection to the Force. For the Jedi, it was like getting a deeper glimpse at the glory and mystery that was the entity he served, and he savored it.

 

His sensors picked up the main reason he was here: a small fleet sat in orbit around the second planet from the sun. He had been expected three Corellian Corvettes, but there were also several other ships. He pushed his curiosity aside for the moment, and hailed the government of Felucia. Once his codes were verified, he was welcomed down to the surface, and brought his ship in for a clean landing on a domed landing pad in the capital city. As he headed down the ramp, he was greeted by two Felucians, a Gossam, and a human. Darex bowed in the traditional Jedi style.

 

"You are welcome," one of the Felucians said. He was carrying a ceremonial staff and shield. The other, slightly smaller, had painted markings on his torso. Darex assumed, from his research, that the former was a chieftan and the other a shaman. Indeed, while both had strong Force-presences, the latter's was clear and strong like that of a full Jedi Knight or Master. Darex knew that the Felucians had their own traditions and practices when it came to using the Force, and he was certain there would be much he could learn from them if time permitted. "Darex Trevelian of the Jedi Order, we welcome you to Felucia."

 

"I am honored to be here," he answered. "Your message intrigued me greatly."

 

"Indeed," the shaman replied, and Darex realized from her voice that she was female. "The dark side grows ever stronger, and so the Jedi must rise to maintain the balance of the Force. We Felucians have sensed we have our own role to play in this."

 

The human offered his hand. "Hi there, I'm Dace Jenteri, a representative of the Free Alliance."

 

Darex shook the man's hand, but looked puzzled. "I've never heard of this Free Alliance."

 

Jenteri smiled. "No surprise there, since it formed only a week ago. Come on inside. We all have much to discuss."

 

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Discussions weren't long, and they were gratifying to all parties. The Free Alliance was a group of planets that had recently broken off from the Galactic Alliance, but hadn't wanted to become part of the Imperial Remnant. It was a small coalition of worlds who were simply hoping to keep their heads down if war erupted. But they nevertheless wanted to be under the protection of the Jedi Order. Darex explained that the Jedi weren't a defense force, but that he'd be completely open to allowing the Free Alliance to request Jedi aid and assistance. Jenteri agreed, and on top of that, told Darex that his people had sent a gift--a Maurader-class corvette and a Carrack-class frigate. He also promised Darex that if the Jedi ever needed further fleet support, the Free Alliance would help to the best of their ability by allowing them airspace or access to construction teams.

 

The Felucians had their own offer. "Build a Jedi temple here on Felucia," the shaman requested. "We will donate the land to you in return for the same agreement you made with the Free Alliance--Jedi protection and mediation should we request it. We have already begun construction on a place you will hopefully find suitable, in hopes that you would accept."

 

For Darex, it was all a no-brainer. He accepted all the offers graciously and requested the Free Alliance to begin building another ship for them. They continued to discuss for some time, and then the Felucians took him out in the jungle the next day to see the temple they were constructing for the Jedi. Darex added a few modifications, but the place was already mostly good to go.

 

On the third day, he went off world to visit the new fleet. Several of the ships were ones Darex expected to see. They were the ones Vos had acquired. They had been retrofitted, recrewed, and in most cases, renamed. The Free Alliance ships--Jedi ships, he corrected himself--came with crews already. Darex made a point to meet all the captains, as well as speak to as many of the crewmembers as possible on all the ships, getting a feel for the people who would run these vessels. Nothing he sensed caused him any alarm. Everyone was eager and proud to serve the Jedi Order. It reminded him that while there was division among the members of the Order, the galaxy as a whole still believed in them. Darex only hoped that they would live up to that faith.

 

 

 

Two ships grandfathered in by the fleet rules going live. Construction begun on another Maurader-class corvette, to be completed on 10/28.

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Once Darex was satisfied with the arrangements on Felucia and with the fleet, he sent them on maneuvers in deep space a micro-jump from the system. They were all still getting used to working together, and he knew they'd need time to build camaraderie. He spent the next day relaxing--or rather, hiking--in the jungles of Felucia. The Force was so strong here. There were quite a few natural predators he had to watch out for, but they were no serious challenge for a Jedi Master, and he avoided their attention. He did some serious thinking during his time. The Force had brought him back and thrown him into chaos, but he still felt at peace within himself. Yes, things were hectic and there was an unprecedented amount of splintering and infighting among the Jedi, but he believed that with time and careful leadership, they would become an Order he was proud of once again.

 

To that end, he started taking a look at all the records of the members of the Order, making mental notes. He was curious and saddened to see how Dahar's time had ended in madness and darkness. Even the former master's actions at the end had been strange--instantly promoting Vos and Ardel among them, with no evidence of a real trial. Xae seemed to have enough experience for the rank, and just needed her trials. Same with Roene. He saw a note that Sandy Sarna had been tentatively knighted by her master Adenna, but she was so young that Darex was concerned about knighting her so early. He made a note to give her a trial; if she passed, he wouldn't prevent her from claiming the title, even at such a young age.

 

About a week after he had arrived, Darex headed out again. It was time to go home--the Eternal Vigilance had waited in darkness long enough.

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  • 2 weeks later...

When the newest Maurader-class ship rolled off the line and made it's way to Felucia, the Free Alliance began construction on a Lancer-class frigate for the Jedi Order. [Completed 11/20/17].

 

Edit 11/20:

Once that one was finished, they would begin a Corona-class frigate (2 AP), [completed 12/4/17].

 

Edit 12/4:

The next vessel was a CC-7700 frigate to be completed 12/18/17 (2 AP).

 

Edit 12/18:

After the CC-7700 was complete, they moved on to procuring a MC90 type Star Cruiser (4 AP) to be completed 1/15/18, which would be named after one of the first Grandmasters of the Order.

 

 

((edited 1/18 to fix a typo and add the name of the the MC90))

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At a comm from the Grandmaster, several fleet elements left the Felucian system and headed for the galactic core.

 

The following ships are now located at Coruscant:

2 CR-90 Corvettes Courante and Promise (1 pt each)

1 Carrack-class light cruiser Makashi (2 pts)

1 Lancer-class frigate Shii-Cho (2 pts)

1 CC-7700 frigate Lei Kim (2 pts)

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With another vessel procured for the Jedi Order, strides were begun towards obtaining another Corona-class frigate (AP 2, to be completed 3/14).

 

Edit 3/14:

Once the Corona-class frigate was commissioned by a hungry Hutt, which was why it had been quite unfortunately named, the Jedi Order began procuring a Maurader-class cruiser (AP 1, to be completed 3/21). At the same time, several ships were dispatched to Kashyyyk, loaded with supplies to assist the beleaguered wookiees.

 

Ashla's Nocturne, Vivace, and Vaapad are now located at Kashyyyk.

 

Edit 3/23:

With the Maurader-class corvette complete, the Jedi fleet had reached a comfortable size, and production rested for a while (fleet AP reached).

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