Dantooine. This mysterious planet has many ties to the Force.



I've read about Jedi Temples and mysterious Dark side influences on this planet.
If I find what I'm looking for here quickly, I may have to come back to research more later.
"Bastila Shan is said to have been the most perfect study of the Battle Meditation. If I can find some connection to here, my journey maybe complete."
Finding the Jedi temple ruins was fairly simple. A great number of Jedi had died when it was destroyed, the Force imprint called even from low orbit. Darth Malak bombarded the site from orbit, but I may find something here that will help me.
Of course, Balista is known to have left the planet before the bombardment, so I maybe able to find sources of knowledge about her elsewhere also.

*Tuskers reacts in surprise when he reaches the site that should be old ruins. There is a pre-fabricated base in its place.
It almost looks like both the Rebellion and the Empire have been busy here. Maybe I should land a few clicks away, and approach with caution.
Flying the Whitestar some distance away, Tuskers feels the disturbance in the Force.
There is something else out here? There is a Sith influence here!
(This is probably the ruins of the Star Forge map room that Darth Malak bombarded also.)
"I've felt this before. I almost missed it. This same feeling was back on Kashyyyk. There must be some kind of Sith artifact both here and there."
*Looks at scans of the area below.
"Whatever it was, it was leveled several hundred years ago. Blasted from orbit, if my guess is right. Still, it'll be worth a look."
*Tuskers spends several hours exploring the destroyed room, and removes the remains of some equipment back to his ship for further examination.
"After a quick nap, I'll approach the base under the cover of nightfall."
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At dusk, Tuskers approaches the former site of the Jedi Enclave.
Although rebuilt over the last couple of centuries by various factions, the Force still flows through this site.
But, any artifact that may have been here seem to be long gone. Not wanting to alert the current occupants, whoever they are? Tuskers retreats, but not before he is noticed.
"Security droids, now I'm in trouble." The security droids open fire. "Now who programmed these droids to shoot first, and ask questions later?"
Tuskers concentrates on the Force. After a second, all the droids stop where they are, a few of them falling over.
"That takes care of you. I wonder if I could refine this technique to shutdown other things, like the security system?"
Tuskers approaches a door, and concentrates on the locking mechanism.
The door slowly opens. Then, a very loud alarm goes off, and flood lights start coming on.
Tuskers curses under his breath, and uses the Force to make a very quick retreat.
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Only one more Jedi that I wanted to look up on this quest. Then I'll have to try and find out more information about where else I might find Bastila Shan or Odan-Urr.
"Perhaps I need a little rest before I continue. I'm off to Naboo to relax in the gardens."
After a couple of days resting on Naboo, and studying the notes that will lead to his next goals, Tuskers departs Naboo, heading towards Krayiss II.
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There isn't a lot of really good information about my next Jedi. I'd hate to skip her, as I've already gained so much from this mission. But Nomi Sunrider lived several different places. The first stop is the Stenness Hyperspace Terminal, where her husband died. Jedi Knight Andur Sunrider is said to have become a Force Ghost and helped his wife escape the trap that killed him.
It will be interesting to see if I can find a trace of him there. Then I'm off to their home worlds before I try to trace the rest of her life.

Arriving at Stenness, I wander the corridors until security stops me and asks what I'm doing there.
I try to explain, but the person is convinced that I'm casing the place to rob them.
I guess they don't believe in five-thousand year old ghosts.
I'll have to try something else, because I can't find anyone here.

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The Whitestar appears from hyperspace unexpectidly.
Crap, it's the Imperial Fleet! I always knew they would get the jump on me someday. I'll try to play it cool, unless they figure out who I am. Then I'll make a run for it.
Wait a minute!! Crap, they've got an Interdictor. I'm doomed.
Hmm? There are several ships here waiting to be checked out. Maybe I can squeek by, since everything here is legitimate except me.
"Approaching YT-1930, transmit your ID, cargo and destination. Stand by for further instructions."
Well, here goes nothing.
After several tense minutes, the Imperial officer sends a message. "Whitestar, your data checks out. Stand by for assignment of exit vector. We cannot drop the gravity well, so you will have to fly out of area in standard space."
Thank you, I will proceed as assigned.
Could it be, that I got by?

As I cruise away, gaining distance from the fleet, I decide to see if I can improve my speed a little. Then I notice that one of the smaller vessles has taken up a pursuit course.
"This is Lancer Frigate Centre, you will turn your vessel around for more questioning."


I look at my readout, and push the throttle to full.
Centre, what seems to be the problem, I've been cleared to exit.
"We discovered some discrepency in your personal file. We need an hour or so to investigate."
Um, sorry, this little detour has delayed me enough. Just send me a message later stating that everything is okay.
The Frigate opens fire as soon as it enters range.
What is wrong with this thing? I should have been able to outrun them.
I check the sensors, and reach out with the Force, and realize that the Imperials had doubled their trap, because there are several gravity wells that are slowing me down.
Time for some fancy flying. I start maneuvering around, and return fire upon the Imperial vessel.
That's a Lancer, which means it's built to destroy fighters. I've got half a chance, if I can feel my way past them and into some clearer space.
The major advantage of flying a freighter over a starfighter such as my old TIE, is that this thing is well put together. TIE stands for Twin Ion Engines, but really, it's how the thing is held together. It's tied together with string and glue.
I turned around on my tail, and flew right down the throat of that Lancer Frigate. I aimed a few shots at their bridge for good measure. But my laser cannons could only bounce off their shields. It would take quite a bit more firepower to actually do them any damage. I just wanted to make a point.
As I rush past the Centre, they open fire upon me. This is expected, and I know my shields can handle a few shots from their laser cannons with no problem. Now if they were armed with turbo-lasers, that might be a different problem. I've got another advantage over this frigate also, they won't be able to turn around as quickly as I can. So, I should be able to get a good head start.
I keep one eye on the sensors, and reach out with the force. I've got TIE fighters scrambling to intercept me, but I should be able to get out of here before they arrive.
Feeling the gravity wells, and watching my instruments, I have the hyperdrive on standby. The calculations always take forever. I really need to replace that astromech that was destroyed back on Deneba, or simply upgrade my computer system to handle the job more quickly. This time, it's not a problem, I've calculated, and just need to get out of here.
Just a couple more minutes... But do I have the time? Normally, I would have to say no, as the sensors alone won't get me past these gravitational currents quickly. But with the power of the force, I'm reaching a new height of flying.


Not much more to say about this encounter. I got out of there before the frigate or the TIE fighters caught up to me. Thank goodness for hyperspace. I think I need some rest and relaxation. I've heard of this place, the Starlight Officer's Club, I'll go stop in.
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Okay, it sounded like a good plan. But all the bouncing around seems to have gotten something knocked loose. I'm going to have to set down at a nearby system, and check the exterior of the ship. (Again, I really need to replace the droids I lost on Deneba.)
Sounds easy enough, especially on an uninhabitted planet like the one I wandered accross. But nothing seems to be easy these days.
These little furry creatures, I've seen them before someplace. I think they are called Tamarins. They are kind of cute.
Oh well, back to work.... OUCH! Something bit me! Oh no, these things are attacking.
I'll just calm them down with the Force.
Whoa! Not the reaction I was expecting. Now there are more of them, and they seem more violent. Maybe if I...
Oh boy, there are larger ones now... Larger means stronger and bigger teeth. Ringed tails, I wonder if that means something... They make a noise... It sounds like "move it, move it". I've never heard the like of that.
I'm definitely in trouble here. These things don't like Force users. I'd better get out of here, and just hope the ships holds together.

(to be continued later)