NelexThis is crazy. We'd have noticed any unusual activity from Master Tykan, but the Council says we- Ah, here they are. I'm Captain Nelex, Republic Expeditionary Forces.Barsen'thorI haven't encountered the Expeditionary Forces before. What are your duties on Taris?NelexWe scout the area, monitor pollution and handle the local wildlife - emphasis on "wild" - with Master Tykan's help. My men will be glad there's another Jedi around, Master Tykan's been a big help.Aris VauranelleThis has to be a mix-up. My Master is a renowned Kaleesh scout, a truly gifted pathfinder. I- oops, Padawan Aris Vauranelle, at your service.Barsen'thorYou seem quite certain that the Council's mistaken.Aris VauranelleNo, no, I'd never question the Council. But my Master's just not sick.Barsen'thorI have to see your Master, Aris. If he's ill, only the Force can heal him.Aris VauranelleBut that's what we don't understand. Master Tykan isn't ill at all.NelexShe's right. When the Council called, Master Tykan had just left with a research expedition. If he's gone rogue, it's news to us.Barsen'thorYou should have brought them back the second the Council called you.NelexLook, the Council's on Tython, but I see Tykan everyday. Who would you believe?Aris VauranelleRegardless, I'm sure Master Tykan will want to meet you. I'll try and reach him.ValoyCaptain! Captain Nelex! We need backup! They're gone, sir, they're all gone! Captain! Can you read me?NelexWhat the-? That's the expedition guardsman - Sergeant Valoy! Where's Tykan?Aris VauranelleThere must have been an accident. Those ruins are always shifting.Barsen'thorIf Master Tykan's not answering, something must have gone badly wrong.NelexI'll get a rescue team scrambled - no, damn, I'll never get them out there in time!Barsen'thorTake a deep breath, Captain. I'll get those men back safely.NelexYes. Right. Thank you. Meantime, I'll put a team together. Here, take a copy of the expedition's map to guide you. Watch yourself - there's more than pollution in those swamps.Aris VauranelleMaster Tykan's out in them, too. I hope the Force is watching you both, for Taris's sake. |