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"He's in there." The BXM Droid announces pointing at the mountain. "He's some kind of Jedi, or Sith, he was trying to rally the population to him."

Varriss looks through the viewfinders at the mountain. "Casualties?"

"Recon one and two took about fifty percent before retreating,"

"Hostages?"

"Most likely, both locals and possibly prisoners and former Imperial staff."

Varriss sighs and beckons Nefi and the droid to follow her to where their STAPs were parked. "And, the locals said that this Darksider took command after challenging the last guardian?"

"Roger Roger. Apparently, it caused some form of illness, the local stated it was quote 'totally Sick'"

Varriss raises an eyebrow before climbing aboard her STAP. "Well, perhaps he'll agree to a meeting, or a duel."

"You're not afraid of him?" Nefi asks climbing aboard hers.

"I am a Jedi, I will not be afraid, if I am destined to meet the Force here, I'm certain Commander Epoch will be more than happy to obliterate the site."

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Varriss and Nefi's STAPs come to a stop on the main loading dock and the pair dismount as a figure in a dark hood approaches, flanked by Commandos in gray-marked armor.

"Good day!" Varriss calls out, pushing the STAPS to the side and holding up a hand of Greeting. "Are you the guardian of this place?"

"You dare come here Republic filth?" The man says in a low voice.

Varriss nods. "I felt the situation would require personal supervision. I am Varriss Of Ovee, and this is my Padawan Nefi Scintel, who are we speaking to?"

"I am Master Joruus C'baoth, this is my realm, you will not take it from me."

Varriss bows her head. "Jedi Master C'baoth. What a surprise to see you! I thought you were dead!"

"Clearly you were wrong."

"If you are a Jedi, then no fight should be needed, we are welcoming of Jedi survivors and look forward to your wisdom being brought to the New Jedi Order."

"A new Jedi Order? Yes, perhaps it could use my leadership and guidance."

"Guidance for sure, and, I sense much turmoil in you, perhaps it can help you find peace as much as your wisdom will help it."

"Yes, more Jedi, that would be good, but," He looks up with a flash of anger. "No, you're lying! You want to steal my kingdom from me! Trick me to leave! Then steal it away!"

Varriss frowns, "No Master C'baoth, I only wish to help."

"The Emperor, he was right, the Jedi are tricksters, monsters, deceivers!"

"Varriss?" Nefi asks, her hand reaching towards her belt.

"Reach out with the Force Master C'baoth, you'll feel no ill intentions!"

C'baoth shakes his head. "No! NO NO! JEDI LIES!" He shouts holding up his hands "YOU'RE TRAITORS TO THE EMPIRE!" He shouts, lightning launching from his fingertips as Varriss flicks her saber to her hand and blocks it.

"CODE BLUE! CODE BLUE!" Nefi shouts into a communicator taking up position behind Varriss.

Varriss flexes her right hand, with a clatter a set of grenades fall out of the hem of her dress and launch themselves toward the advancing Commandoes, exploding in a flash of electricity and causing them to fall to the ground twitching as Varriss pushes forward.

"YOU WILL SURRENDER," C'baoth shouts to Varriss, holding his other hand up. "YOU WILL SURRENDER to your better!"

Varriss falters slightly, a voice filling her head and ordering her to stand down, the voice of her master, the voice of Yoda, the voice of Windu, the voice of Hinch, everyone telling her to stand down.

C'baoth grins cruelly as Varriss falters. "You WILL give in to me!" He laughs, his lighting causing her blade to be pushed towards her. (Varriss rolled a tie but gained some advantages)

"No she won't!" Nefi shouts, her whip wrapping around his arm and sparking, causing him to scream in pain and drop the mind trick. (Advantage used to distract him allowing Nefi to roll higher in attack roll)

Varriss takes no time in rushing towards C'baoth, as he untangles his arm from the whip and prepares to launch lighting at Nefi Varriss's blade is in motion, blocking the lightning with her saber, as her other hand draws a blaster and fires, the stun round striking C'baoth in the chest and causing him to recoil.

"Now!" Varriss yells as Nefi strikes again, the whip wrapping around his leg and activating him, leaving him stunned and unconscious.

"Good job." Varriss states, breathing a sigh of relief and patting Nefi on the shoulder as transports land and B1-M droids deploy into the hanger. "Commander, set to stun, stun everyone and everyone, even prisoners. We'll sort them out later."

"Roger Roger."

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