Private The Edge of the Known

[Iandre Athlea]

When Iandre mentioned the temple she had been exploring, her men shifted just slightly. They had all taken attacks there, and they had all fallen to them. Luckily, they hadn't been fatal, but they weren't happy about what had happened. Looking away from Kas, she turned her attention to them.

"We all came out of it just fine. You weren't harmed. Remember?"

With her attempted soothing, they settled down and resumed the relaxed stances they had. Small chatter might be heard between the five men, but nothing loud enough for the others to hear.

"Yeah, some ancient entity knocked the men out, and I needed to work with a guy to get the answers I wanted. Never found what I was looking for, and the entity sent us here. Never saw the man again after we separated."

The journey to the next floor didn't take as long, and the elevator stopped faster. When the doors opened, it was a bioluminescent world in front of them. Once again, Iandre shook her head but did look at Kas.

"I highly doubt that the information I want is on the floor either. Do you want to explore?"

He was still trying to figure out why, and his family was drawn here. She wasn't about to step on his toes, and if he felt the need to explore the glowing forest, they would.

Kas Larsen

 

[Kas Larsen]

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Equipment: Kas' Gear
Tags: Iandre Athlea
Location: Unknown Space Station | Diarchy Territory
Objective: Collaborate with Iandre & her Squad | Find out why the Force led him here

Kas and his siblings glanced to each other when they had noticed that Iandre's squadron reacted about the Temple encounter they endured. It did have Kas, Kharis and Caden raise their awareness and guard more.

Didn't falter from their formation just not as relaxed when they had first entered the elevator. Not knowing what lies ahead of them but supported Kas as they went to continue on. Nothing seemed to draw them out.

"An entity led you here? Hmm. Knocked your men out, why? Something happen?" Kas asked while staying alert and sharp with how he saw the men of Iandre's react to the revelation shared.

When the elevator came to another level and stopped, Kas glanced around thinking there was nothing here. The Force wasn't calling or pulling him to explore anything inside of this level. Shook his head to Iandre.

"No, we won't be exploring this level. Nothing seems to draw any attention to concern ourselves here." Kas answered Iandre as he looked back to Kharis and Caden in the elevator. They stood firm and nodded to Kas.

Whatever they're due to find it may not be easy and quick to discover but they'll do what is possible to learn and be prepared for what is about to unfold for them as they continue with their journey in this station.

 

[Iandre Athlea]

Thinking she should have kept that information to herself, she closed her mouth before answering. There was a lot of hesitation, but eventually she was able to tell him.

"We went to a temple to try and get information about the black flame we saw. The entity there, maybe a guardian, didn't want the guys to be awake. So it knocked them out, and I got the chance to speak to it. It didn't have anything to tell me, and told me to search here.

"I'm looking for the Rakata level, as they destroyed my master's race. I don't know why."

Pushing the button for the next floor, when the doors opened, Iandre drew in a sharp breath.

"This is it. Can you feel it?"

He might have been drawn here for something else entirely, but Iandre didn't think so. They were meant to go on this adventure together.

Kas Larsen

 

[Kas Larsen]

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Equipment: Kas' Gear
Tags: Iandre Athlea
Location: Unknown Space Station | Diarchy Territory
Objective: Collaborate with Iandre & her Squad | Find out why the Force led him here

Kas stood in the elevator listening to Iandre while glancing between each of her men when the incident back at this Temple was shared with him. He felt and sense the slight hesitation from her which was understandable.

"Hmm a bit odd if it was only telling you where to go to learn more about this 'black flame' and knock out your fellow men." Kas said as he rubbed his jaw in thought with a hand while he continued to listen and observe.

When she mentioned Rakata that was an ancient species who had sought a lot of destruction many years ago all throughout the Galaxy in those ancient times. Brief recollections of hearing about that species.

"Rakata hmm. Their kind wasn't one to admire or follow. Done a lot of works with the Dark-side of the Force from what I read about. Dominated through the Galaxy when they were at a peak apparently." Kas said to her. He hadn't studied the Rakata thoroughly enough but this is what he can recall so far.

The elevator went down to the next level as Iandre had pressed the button and there upon the next stop that feeling Kas had felt through Force. It echoed throughout this level as the elevator door opened. Inhaled calmy and deeply as the energy washed over him. Glanced over to his siblings and nodded to them. They were able to feel it too. Kas turned back to observe and listen to Iandre as she spoke to him.

"Yes this is what we felt before coming here. It's a lot stronger here too." Kas nodded over to Iandre.

Now it was time to go explore this level accompanied by Iandre and her squadron of guards. Kas had Kharis and Caden with him always confronted majority of mysteries together as a family. Time to see what was waiting for them all.

 

[Iandre Athlea]

"Oh, there was more to it than just a simple message to search here. If we stay in contact after this journey, once I've filed all our reports, I'll send you a copy. At least of the non-restricted information, at least. I hope you can understand that."

Turning off the holoprojector and replacing it in her pocket, listened to Kas and what he had to say about the Rakata. They were long before her time. Even her Master didn't have a lot of knowledge to give to her. That was another reason she was here. To learn.

"You know more about them than I do. What else do you know?"

And that was when the doors opened. It felt like Iandre was getting pulled. With her motion, the men moved out first and checked the area nearby.

"Night, get a base set up. I want to make sure we know where we're coming back to before we leave. Once we get out of sight of the elevator, I need it marked so we can come back to this location."

Childs stayed close to the younger of the siblings unless Kas did. As soon as the location was tagged, Night stood up and nodded. Ian took the lead and started her slow exploration. She didn't know if there was a day-to-night rhythm or not. Time would tell, and they would have to be aware of the ecosystem around them.

Her hand stayed close to her lightsaber hilt, but it remained on her hip.

Kas Larsen

 

[Kas Larsen]

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Equipment: Kas' Gear
Tags: Iandre Athlea
Location: Unknown Space Station | Diarchy Territory
Objective: Collaborate with Iandre & her Squad | Explore this Level

Kas listened to Iandre as she explained what had happened back in the Temple where she had encountered the entity that effected her men getting knocked unconscious by it. His attention on the holoprojector briefly.

"I don't blame you on for limiting the intel being gathered and recovered as we begin our venture here. Any intel is better than none, Iandre. Hopefully we do remain in contact with each other after this is over." Kas said.

Once she turned off the holoprojector device Kas knew she would ask about the information he briefly mentioned about the Rakata. He, Caden and Kharis did attend some History classes while studying and training. Happy to share the records and so Kas began to reveal what he recalled from those classes.

"Well, going back to what I remember from some classes and studies. The famed past Jedi known as Revan alongside Malak had used the Rakatan technology having fallen to the Dark-side while searching for the Starforge. Using a Star Map taking them to various planets and systems." Kas stated to Iandre.

Discussing with Iandre the rest of the historical events involving Revan and Malak, the Jedi Civil War that broke out after the Mandalorian Wars that Revan led Jedi and Republic forces against in the Outer Regions.

When the elevator stopped and opened its doors Kas signalled a nod to both Caden and Kharis to move out and be on alert. The two followed Kas out while they followed the lead from Iandre and her squadron.

"I can feel the draw in the Force, Kas." Caden said to his older brother as they got ready and helped where they could while Iandre and her men got a base set-up for their rendezvous point once they were done here.

"Yeah Cade. Best we keep our guard up. Who knows what we will find here." Kas said to Caden calmly.

Kharis kept close with her two brothers as the group left the elevator and was scanning around the area they entered with her eyes. "Nothing threatening so far. Let's keep to a group formation guys." She said to them.

Caden, Kas and Kharis kept a hand near the Lightsaber hilts while keeping their guard up as they followed Iandre who took point in leading them further through this level of the Spacestation. A new environment they were entering with little knowledge to go with so their awareness was at a high state.

 

[Iandre Athlea]

"Not limiting what is gathered, just what is shared. A bit of a difference there. With this mission, I'd probably share everything with you as you and your siblings have been involved."

Shrugging slightly, she waited while her men set up the camp and before they set off. Staying in contact would be nice and with that thought in place, she handed him her datapad to give her his information. She would do the same if Kas gave her his.

Listening to his history lesson, when he mentioned the Starforge, she paled a little. Her master had told her what happened to his planet: how the Rakata had used that abomination on it and killed his people along with the star that gave them life.

Stepping to the edge of the field that was outside of the elevator, Iandre looked across the expanse in front of them. Holding a hand out, she tried reaching out with the Force to feel where to go. Once she had a direction she felt pulled in, she opened her eyes and focused on the family she was now protecting.

They would either help or hinder her cause, and she wasn't sure about them yet. Glancing at Childs, she tipped her head in their direction. He acknowledged it with a simple nod and took up a position near them. If Kas helped keep an eye on them, they should be fine. She had the feeling that they were well-equipped to take care of themselves.

Kas Larsen

 

[Kas Larsen]

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Tags: Iandre Athlea
Equipment: Kas' Gear
Current Location: Unknown Diarchy Territory | Space Station | Rakata Level
Objective: Explore the level | Support Iandre & her squad | Find anything of importance

After everyone got out and settled, Kas formed up with his siblings Caden and Kharis while they all listened to Iandre speak about what her and her squadron's intentions would be as they progress here.

"I don't doubt it Iandre that's good to know. Let's hope everything adds up and can help others in the Galaxy." Kas said to Iandre while he glanced around the level the group entered.

Kas took hold of Iandre's datapad and he got his own out to swap over. Their contact information being exchanged between them a display of friendship, respect and trust. Entered his details on her datapad.

Caden and Kharis found the story of Revan was always one that many Jedi had differed views on and caused light arguments, debates among those admired and those who disliked the tale surrounding Revan. One that had many impacts on a lot of lives still do to an extent with what was left behind. Taris being one example.

"Surprised you don't know about that tale about Revan. Maybe your master knows of it. It had quite a few grand scaled impacts in the Galaxy as we know some worlds and people today." Kas said to Iandre.

Kas watched Iandre heading out further into the field where he noticed that she was extending her hand and arm out to feel through the Force. Seen the woman focus on a specific direction as she was dropped her arm and hand down. Caden and Kharis nodded their heads to Kas to show they were ready and set to go.

The trio are very capable might lack certain field experience but their service and time in CorSec upon Corellia provided crucial experiences out of academies and temples. Caden being sixteen, Kas and Kharis being eighteen they are a formidable team when together and capable individually as Jedi.

"You felt something through the Force didn't you? We're taking a certain route?" Kas asked Iandre.

 

[Iandre Athlea]

"Any additional information would be a boon. This place is exceptional, and I hope more people will visit after we have finished our mission here."

Pocketing her datapad when he handed it back, Iandre gave him a bit of a smile.

"Thank you, Kas. Now, if either of us wants to contact the other, we can. As for Reven? Well, in my time, the Sith were a myth. A tool used to frighten young Jedi into behaving. So to study them was very uncommon and maybe even frowned upon."

Shrugging slightly, it was just another part of the past she needed to learn about. She moved past him and to the edge of the landing platform. For those moments, she was alone and could focus on the path they should take. Nodding at Kas, she walked over to Night.

"I'm going to need you to keep track of our route and make sure we get back together."

He nodded and continued to finish setting up the base camp. The order wasn't necessary, but she gave voice to it so Kas and his siblings could understand what was going on.

"Yes, I felt drawn that way."

Instead of making a simple motion or pointing, Iandre started walking and again stopped when she reached the edge.

"Once Night has things set up, we will leave. Even with your addition, we have enough food and water for three days if this place has a day-to-night program. If that's what you would call it."

Lifting her face, she turned it to look skyward and wondered what the next few days held for them.

"Ready when you are, Commander."

That was all Iandre needed to hear. With a raised hand, she indicated where they would be heading and started walking. She took it slow enough for the group to keep pace with her and allowed Kas to walk with her if he wanted to.

Kas Larsen

 

[Kas Larsen]

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Tags: Iandre Athlea
Equipment: Kas' Gear
Current Location: Unknown Diarchy Territory | Space Station | Rakata Level
Objective: Explore the level | Support Iandre & her squad | Find anything of importance

Kas passed back and swapped Datapads with Iandre before they would set off for their little expedition together among the groups. Caden and Kharis stuck to a good formation with those nearby kept close to Kas right enough but they are more than capable to fend for themselves when required.

"There is no Ignorance, there is Knowledge. I hope others do visit but are also careful with their approach." Kas agreed with Iandre as he nodded his head over to her. Quoted a line from the Jedi Code.

It was odd that Iandre hadn't taken a lot of information from the story of Revan. A Jedi, a Sith, a hero and an enemy in the past and historic events that rattled the Galaxy. The Jedi Civil War had sprouted from the events. He watched the young woman head along the landing platform's edge to plan their route.

"No stunts or wandering off alone, team work is vital here. We don't know anything about what lies alright?" Kas said to both Caden and Kharis as he pats them both on the side of their shoulders.

Caden acknowledged what his older brother, Kas, had said to him and his older sister, Kharis, while they waited and watched Night begin to set up a base camp with the rest of Iandre's squadron. "Alright Kas."

"Yeah I'm set Kas. We'll stick together and help everyone out." Kharis said to both Caden and Kas. She had a hand nearing the Lightsaber hilt of hers while ready to move out when it was time to.

Kas followed to where Iandre had said she felt the draw, a pull within the Force, he reached out and began to feel the energy make its presence known with Kas. He was stood beside Iandre at the edge of the landing platform. It all remains mysterious still while the group were getting ready to explore this level.

"No concerns or issues there, Iandre. We're good to go once Night confirms everything is set-up." Kas responded to Iandre as Caden and Kharis followed after him but didn't go near the edge of the platform.

In hearing Night stating that everything was ready and the teams can move out. Kas nodded his head over to Caden and Kharis. He saw the hand gesture from Iandre and followed alongside her as the two began walking in the direction that Iandre believed was the route to take to find the source of what they sought.

 

[Iandre Athlea]

Hearing him recite her old Code, Iandre silently wondered if she could even consider herself on that same path. Deciding it was best to choose later, she remained quiet as he spoke to his siblings. They seemed to be good kids, and she felt he was taking good care of them. It brought another question to her mind, and she waited for Kas to catch up with her.

"You're taking care of your brother and sister. Are your parents alive?"

There had not been any mention of them. In her day, when a Youngling Jedi was found, they were taken from their parents when they were too young to remember them. Then she remembered a conversation she'd had with her Master. Force users were allowed relationships now. That still didn't mean this small family had their parents anymore.

A ripple came at her through the Force, and she stopped walking.

"Don't draw a weapon. I feel something not far from us, but I don't sense any danger. I'm not sure if it's something living or just a clue.

"Moose! You're the muscle here. There's something in front of us. We might need your strength."

Unclipping her lightsaber just in case, she tipped her head in the direction she wanted Moose to investigate.

"What do you think, Kas? Is it dangerous?"

Kas Larsen

 

[Kas Larsen]

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Tags: Iandre Athlea
Equipment: Kas' Gear
Current Location: Unknown Diarchy Territory | Space Station | Rakata Level
Objective: Explore the level | Support Iandre & her squad | Find anything of importance

Kas had taken up being a leading example to his younger brother and twin sister, Caden and Kharis. Always learning and training with them whenever they got opportunities and time to help each other develop as Jedi. Their parents always said the trio are stronger together and their unification can be rare in the Jedi.

"Huh. My parents are alive, yeah. They were both Jedi Masters. I guess being the big brother between Caden and I. After.. An accident between my twin sister and I. There was a vow I had taken on naturally." Kas said.

A slight wave of energy was detected within Kas' senses from the Force. He had picked up that ripple as Iandre mentioned to him to hold off in drawing out his Lightsaber hilt. Kas kept a hand near his utility belt though.

He motioned for Caden and Kharis to stand ready just in case what they were confronting was possibly hostile to the group in their venture. Caden and Kharis unclipped their Lightsaber hilts from their belts.

"I sensed it too. Strange. Best be alert though. Never know what can be round the corner." Kas said to Iandre all while he observed her drawing out a Lightsaber hilt. He then got his own at the ready being steadfast.

The young Corellian Jedi had to get a better look and assess the threat levels in what Moose would be interacting with in their approach towards what he and Iandre had felt through the Force. Meanwhile, Caden and Kharis were able to sense this string of energy through the Force. They kept their guard up while behind Kas and Iandre.

"I'm unsure need a better look at whatever this, Iandre." Kas replied to Iandre while getting ready to join Moose.