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provoking the monster to swing its equally large weapon, connecting with some of the lower flying starfighters and fatally driving them into nearby buildings.<br/><br/>Now this morning, instead of waking to your normal routine, you and all those who have shared in these visions stand assembled before several of the senior Jedi, with rumors that Master Skywalker will soon appear with word for you all to leave the safety of the temple and investigate the truth behind these nightmares.<br/><br/>Drawing a hush from all assembled, Master Skywalker entered the council chamber, <strong>"Good morning all"</strong> he began <strong>"As some of you are aware, you've all been recipients of a disturbing vision from the Force and this has lead us to believe that you have been chosen to investigate this threat and to protect the galaxy from this entity"</strong> he informed the assembled students.<br/><br/><strong>"Having meditated on this with some of you, we have been able to trace the pulses of Dark Side energy you've felt to the Te'Essar system"</strong> Skywalker continued, prompting the blue and white astromech R2-D2 to display a hologram of the system's six planets.  <strong>"Sadly, the Imperial remnant still maintains a strong foothold in this region and it's believed that members of the Imperial Inquisition hold sway over its planetary governors"</strong> he explained.<br/><br/><strong>"Because of this, the Republic is unwilling to commit its full military support until we've identified on which planet the entity is residing"</strong> Luke added, moving to Kyle, <strong>"Till then, Masters Katarn and LeHane will coordinate your efforts as you're split into teams and search each of the planets"</strong> his hand clasped the senior Jedi's shoulder, <strong>"Your instructors and I are proud of how far you've come, good luck and may the Force be with you"</strong> he finished, leaving the room with the astromech and all but two of the senior Jedi.<br/><br/>The bearded Jedi took center stage, his hands clasped behind his back <strong>"We'll be leaving for the Te'Essar system this time tomorrow morning, so take the rest of the day to relax... we may not be back here for a while"</strong> Master Katarn instructed, the maroon haired Master LeHane moving to join him <strong>"You will only be granted a small allowance for belongings, so choose wisely and feel free to see us with any questions"</strong> she added.<br/><br/>From the crowd, a number of students uncertainly questioned the wisdom of sending them, without proper support from the Republic or more of the academy's senior Jedi, against a seemingly unstoppable nightmare creature.<br/><br/>Kyle took a breath, as if unsure how to answer, only to have his fellow Master put a hand on his arm, <strong>"The visions we receive from the Force are most often true... this means that in time you may truly stand before this creature, watching the conflict unfold before you"</strong> LeHane began, her eyes scanning the faces of those assembled, herself seeming troubled by what lay ahead.<br/><br/><strong>"The visions didn't come to us, they came to all of you and it may be that the role you play is merely to tell the Republic where to shoot"</strong> Kyle added, moving toward the collection of twenty odd apprentices, <strong>"Master Luke wouldn't have given you this mission if he didn't think you were up to the task, and besides Kassey and I will be there to bail you out if things get too hectic"</strong> he added with a warm smile.<br/><br/><strong>"Master Katarn is right and the Jedi have always answered the call to action, no matter how great or insignificant those actions might seem"</strong> Kassey reassured, moving to join Kyle.<br/><br/><strong>"Enjoy the rest of your day and we'll be around if you need anything"</strong> Kyle added, taking a more relaxed posture and throwing a glance to Kassey who nodded in agreement.</div>