Elder Rakatan Settlement

[Swirling Force]

This settlement is used by the Rakatan Elders, the last known Rakata to have kept the history regarding the Infinite Empire's rise and fall alive. They are the decedents of the ancient Priest class of the Infinite Empire, and hold many of the long forgotten secrets of their species' past.


 

[Oni Zenthari]

*Oni and Mas'ud arrives at the Elder Rakata Settlement after a few minutes. Oni can sense that there indeed is something wrong with the creatures inside the settlement. They are like a void in the Force, or rather a deep. bleeding cut. There existence anger her for some reason making her feel uncomfortable.*

*Thinks to herself*
"Remeber Oni, do not kill anyone. Not this time!"

*She clinches her fists and jaw as she approaches the settlement, signaling to Mas'ud to follow her at close distance.*

"Hello? Is anyone there?"

*As oni calls out a Hologram of a Rakata appears.*

=Rakata Hologram=
We are the Rakata, rulers of this planet as sanctioned by the Republic. And who might you be?

*Oni looks at Mas'ud and whispers to him.*

"Just follow my lead okay?"

=Oni=
*Lie* We are Jedi, sent by the Republic Senate to investigate the aftermath of this war. We greet you honourable Rakata.

=Rakata Hologram=
*Lie: Success* Ah, how fortunate! Please, come in. Our elder wishes to greet you in person.

=Oni=
Thank you! We shall meet him at once.

*Oni then turnes to Mas'ud.*

"Follow me, padawan. *Smiles*

*With a serene look on her face, Oni enters the Settlement. As she enters a Rakata stands infront of her. She bows and using Force Push she forces Mas'ud to do the same.*

=Elder Rakata=
Greetings Jedi! How may we be of assistance?

=Oni=
My name is Master Umbra. And this is my padawan!

*She turns to Mas'ud*

=Oni=
Padawan, introduce yourself!

[mkaul]

=Mas'ud=

*Mas'ud walks carefully behind Oni as they enter. He feels something push violently on his back as he is forced to bow. Anger fills his veins as he is bending uncontrollably to the elder. He tries to control it-to keep them both safe. Keeping his eyes on the Rakata, he slowly straightens his back. After being prompted by Oni, he attempts to smile and shares his name to these strange creatures.*

"My name is Ma'kai."


=Elder Rakata=

*Turns to Padawan.* "Greetings, young Padawan" *Turns back to Master Umbra*
"What can we do to assist you and your padawan, Master Umbra?"

[Oni Zenthari]

*Oni senses the anger dwelling within Mas'ud but she tries not to show it. Instead she continues her conversation with the Rakata elder.*

=Oni=
We have been sent here by the Jedi council to investigate the aftermath of the war and how it has effected this system. Is there anything you can tell us?

=Elder Rakata=
Hm, no not really. Although we now are supported by the republic, their presence here is non-existing. And since most Rakata has been reluctant to move off-planet not much has changed really. well, we do have even more debris on the surface but that doesn't change much.

=Oni=
Hm, I see. In the republic logg it is stated that you have quite a large archive of pre-republic history here. Is this archive still intact?

=Elder=
Yes, it is. But I do not see why you would be interested in that. The republic copied it before they left last time.

*Oni raised her hand and moved it slightly in front of the Rakatas face.*

=Oni=
*Force Persuasion.* It would be best to make a back-up.

=Elder Rakata=
*Force Persuasion: Success* Yes, it would be best to make a back-up.

=Oni=
Great! We would also like to enter the Temple of Ancients.

=Elder Rakata=
Of course. I will have the gate keepers meet you there.

*Oni turns to Mas'ud and hands him a holodisc as well as a friendly smile yo keep up appearance.*

=Oni=
Padawan, make your way to the archive console and copy the data. Then meet me at the temple. If you can't find it by yourself then I am sure one of the Rakata will love to escort you.

*Oni then bows to the Elder and leaves the settlement and head for the Temple of Ancients.*

[mkaul]

*Mas'ud returns the smile and politely bows as Oni leaves. He then returns his attention to the Elder. *

=Elder Rakata=
"We don't get very many Jedi here, you know." "The Elder smiles and looks intently on Mas'ud.*

=Mas'ud=
*Mas'ud begins to become annoyed and angry at this smiling elder, wishing it pain. He forces a smile at the Rakata.
"Well, we are...glad to be here and appreciate your hospitality. Could you show me to the console? I must be getting on to copying the data."

=Elder Rakata=
"Very rushed you are, padawan. Of course. You both must have some very important business to attend to. Come this way."
*The elder politely gestures for Mas'ud to follow.*

=Mas'ud=
*Mas'ud smiles and follows behind the Elder. After the Elder turns, Mas'ud immediately loses the smile. His annoyance and anger are hard to control. His mind races as they walk to the archive consol.

=Elder Rakata=
*As they reach the archive consol, the Rakata turns around to continue with Mas'ud and the archive copying.*
"This is our consol. All of our history, our planet, a lot of pre-republic history lies within this archive."
*The elder goes to the keyboard and begins putting in information.*
"The information is ready to be copied. Do you have the holodisc that Master Umbra gave to you?

=Mas'ud=
*cautiously hands over the holodisc*
"We are very grateful of your hospitality and understanding."

=Elder Rakata=
*puts in holodisc to be copied*
"It is no problem at all. I am happy to work with you and Master Umbra. Though, I am curious why the Republic would need a backup..."
*The elder shakes off any suspicion. "What the republic needs, they will surely get.
*The elder smiles and chuckles at this idea.

=Mas'ud=
*Mas'ud becomes very nervous at the curiosity of the elder. Many questions enter his head. He becomes angry at the questioning. As the Rakata laughs, relief fills Mas'uds mind. He tries to smile.*
"Yes, indeed."

=Elder Rakata=
*pulls out disc*
"Here you are, all copied." *The Rakata demonstrates that the disc contains the data needed, then gives it to Mas'ud*

=Mas'ud=
*takes the disc and places it in his pocket.*
"Master Umbra, I and the republic thank you." *Mas'ud bows to the elder.*
"Now, I must leave to meet Master Umbra. Your hospitality and generosity will both be remembered."
*Mas'ud begins to realize how easy it is to lie as he nods his head to leave. He smiles, the biggest one since coming to Lehon.

=Elder Rakata=
"You are welcome. Just leave the way you came and go that way to get to the temple. You cannot miss it." *The elder points.*

=Mas'ud=
*Mas'ud departs.