The Expedition (18)Full unit name: The Expedition
Last updated: 23.07.2024 12:00:29
Version: 8.02.002.2024.01.13
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Basic info
First appearance: The Old Republic
The Old Republic
(VIDEO GAME)
Relations: Taris
Taris
Planet
Events: The Threat of the Dark Plague
The Threat of the Dark Plague
Event
Cold War (3653BBY - 3642BBY)
Known Facts (12)
  • Barsen'thor's Defender-class Corvette arrived on Taris
  • Barsen'thor served as Pilot
  • Qyzen Fess was among its crew
  • C2-N2 (Barsen'thor) served as Steward and Maintenance
  • Characters interacted with each other (dialog)
    Dialog transcript
    Syo Bakarn
    Good to hear from you. The Council has sensed your arrival on Taris. An intriguing world.
    Barsen'thor
    I've only heard rumors, about some sort of terrible disaster. This planet wasn't part of my studies at the temple.
    Syo Bakarn
    Centuries ago, Taris was like Coruscant - a vibrant city-world. Then a powerful Sith Lord destroyed the cities of Taris in a single day. They became dark, polluted swamplands. But the Republic has been restoring them, with the help of Master Cin Tykan. Master Tykan is an expert in this wilderness. We had received regular reports from him, but... he has fallen silent.
    Barsen'thor
    You think Master Tykan suffers from the same illness as Master Yuon Par. Just how long has he been out of contact?
    Syo Bakarn
    Several weeks. We fear this plague has touched him, too. Master Tykan was working closely with his Padawan, Aris Vauranelle, and also a captain in the Republic Expeditionary Forces, Captain Nelex. Aris and Captain Nelex are at the Republic base. They should be able to help find Master Tykan.
    Barsen'thor
    We will see what can be done for Master Tykan.
    Syo Bakarn
    If Master Tykan is ill, shield him if possible, and try to learn more about this plaguemaster. We will be waiting on your word. Good luck.
  • Barsen'thor
  • Syo Bakarn (from The Threat of the Dark Plague)
  • Characters interacted with each other (dialog)
    Dialog transcript
    Qyzen Fess
    Is strangeness to travel at Jedi's side. Soft things show you great respect. Is often problems for my people to travel. Ships do not like Trandoshan passengers. Often captains say we must pay more, or tell to sleep in cargo hold.
    Barsen'thor
    It's shameful such a thing happens in the Republic.
    Qyzen Fess
    Is fault of some Trandoshans. Thugs, have no honor or goodness. Make worse for everyone.
    Barsen'thor
    If you had a starship, you wouldn't have to put up with such nonsense.
    Qyzen Fess
    I am hunter, not pilot. Credits must maintain rifles, repair armor, buy supplies. Not go flying. I serve Scorekeeper, and hunt with honor. But ship captains? No caring of that. Always I was "Trandoshan," not Qyzen Fess. Until Yuon Par showed kindness. Was surprise that Jedi understood.
    Barsen'thor
    Back then, Yuon had a rather unique perspective on the world. Every culture has something to teach us.
    Qyzen Fess
    Was good lesson. Not to judge all as same, like I was judged. Yuon was always good friend to me. Is my hope you will be, also.
    Barsen'thor
    She never told me how you first ran across each other.
    Qyzen Fess
    Was years ago, on Belkadan. Many ruins there, sinking into swamps. Yuon had camp nearby, to study. First I avoided. Then traded findings from ruins, for snake-bite medicine. Then, stayed to talk at night.


    *from Old Friends and New
  • Barsen'thor, Qyzen Fess
  • Characters interacted with each other (dialog)
    Dialog transcript
    Nelex
    This 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'thor
    I haven't encountered the Expeditionary Forces before. What are your duties on Taris?
    Nelex
    We 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 Vauranelle
    This 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'thor
    You seem quite certain that the Council's mistaken.
    Aris Vauranelle
    No, no, I'd never question the Council. But my Master's just not sick.
    Barsen'thor
    I have to see your Master, Aris. If he's ill, only the Force can heal him.
    Aris Vauranelle
    But that's what we don't understand. Master Tykan isn't ill at all.
    Nelex
    She'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'thor
    You should have brought them back the second the Council called you.
    Nelex
    Look, the Council's on Tython, but I see Tykan everyday. Who would you believe?
    Aris Vauranelle
    Regardless, I'm sure Master Tykan will want to meet you. I'll try and reach him.
    Valoy
    Captain! Captain Nelex! We need backup! They're gone, sir, they're all gone! Captain! Can you read me?
    Nelex
    What the-? That's the expedition guardsman - Sergeant Valoy! Where's Tykan?
    Aris Vauranelle
    There must have been an accident. Those ruins are always shifting.
    Barsen'thor
    If Master Tykan's not answering, something must have gone badly wrong.
    Nelex
    I'll get a rescue team scrambled - no, damn, I'll never get them out there in time!
    Barsen'thor
    Take a deep breath, Captain. I'll get those men back safely.
    Nelex
    Yes. 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 Vauranelle
    Master Tykan's out in them, too. I hope the Force is watching you both, for Taris's sake.
  • Barsen'thor, Qyzen Fess, Aris Vauranelle, Nelex
  • Valoy (from The Expedition (prologue))
  • Barsen'thor's Followers killed a number of Pirate Ambushers and Brutes
  • Characters interacted with each other (dialog)
    Dialog transcript
    T8-C3
    T8-C3 = greets Jedi
    Damage report = major power loss // T8 = unable to help expedition // Query = Jedi seeks Master Tykan?
    Barsen'thor
    Yes. You were with the expedition?
    T8-C3
    T8 = expedition survey droid // Parameters = analysis + records + general assistance // T8 = happy to help
    Expedition = 0.5 kilometers off-course // This area = unsafe // Expedition = attacked by hostiles
    Master Tykan = left before attack // Master Tykan + scout team = surveying area // Master Tykan = lost = finding landmarks
    Barsen'thor
    Lost? He's an expert tracker.
    T8-C3
    T8 = always honest // Jedi = can check memory core
    Master Tykan + scout team = not far // T8 = has coordinates
    Master Tykan + scout team = carrying expedition finds // Finds = medical holocrons + relics // Master Tykan + scout team = target to hostiles
    Barsen'thor
    Then I should be going.
    T8-C3
    T8 = likes Jedi // T8 = hopes Master Tykan + scout team still functioning
    Barsen'thor
    What about you?
    T8 = doing self-repair // T8 = not valuable to hostiles // T8 = will return to base
  • Barsen'thor, Qyzen Fess, T8-C3
  • Characters interacted with each other (dialog)
    Dialog transcript
    Edaine
    Oh, thank the stars. Give me a hand! I can't lift it off them!
    Qyzen Fess
    The flame smells wrong. Tread lightly, Herald.
    Laria
    The others are all - we're the only ones left!
    Tal
    Help! The heat - I'm burning! Help! Help me!
    Barsen'thor
    Relax. You're safe now, I'll get you out of there.
    Tal
    You're a Jedi? Please, get Laria out!
    Edaine
    And the Jedi holocrons, Tal! Their medical data could save millions! We have to preserve them!
    Barsen'thor
    No artifacts are worth endangering someone's life. To let Laria perish would betray the very order behind those holocrons.
    Edaine
    The holocrons are gone! You fool, what have you done?
    Laria
    Saved my life, doctor. You'd have let me die! And on top of Tykan trying to kill us!
    Edaine
    Those holocrons could give us cures for hundreds of diseases. Tykan might have killed entire planets, instead of just us.
    Barsen'thor
    You're saying Master Tykan was responsible for this? Start from the beginning.
    Tal
    We were taking pollution readings in the ruins. But when we found those medical holocrons, we decided to get them back right away.
    Edaine
    On the way home, Tykan lures us into a trapfall, ignites the pollution in the swamp and stands there watching us burn!
    Barsen'thor
    Tykan is unwell. He's not himself.
    Edaine
    Brilliant deduction, Jedi. Tykan had some wisdom for us, too.
    Tal
    Tykan said he was punishing us for letting Taris be destroyed, centuries ago! And that soon we would be joined by "everyone at the Junction."
    Edaine
    The Junction's an old purification facility the Republic retrofitted to process dangerous gases.
    Tal
    Hundreds of people work at the Junction. If Master Tykan is planning something....
    Barsen'thor
    I have to stop Tykan. Whatever the cost.
    Edaine
    So destroying precious holocrons was a mere warm-up, hmm?
    Laria
    We'll start back to the base--we'll be okay. Thank you for saving my life.
    Tal
    Just don't underestimate Tykan. That man is dangerous.
  • Barsen'thor, Qyzen Fess, Edaine, Defte, Frej, Tal, Laria
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    Dialog transcript
    Doctor Edaine informed Nelex of what happened to the expedition.
  • Nelex, Edaine
  • Characters interacted with each other (dialog)
    Dialog transcript
    Nelex
    Jedi, we just got a call from the expedition. They said you helped them out, but the rest sounds crazy. Tykan attacking them, a couple of survivors? From a twelve-man team? Tell me that's wrong!
    Barsen'thor
    Unfortunately, most of the expedition is dead. And Master Tykan is responsible. He lured the expedition into a trap, set a fire nearby and ran off.
    Aris Vauranelle
    No! What if he was trying to lead them to safety? They ignored him and wandered off!
    Barsen'thor
    It's only natural to defend your Master, Aris, but a Jedi seeks the truth in all matters. You have my sympathies, Aris. I watched my own Master suffer like this.
    Nelex
    I want him found - found and brought to justice, even if I have to drag him back myself!
    Aris Vauranelle
    No, please! None of this is his fault!
    Barsen'thor
    Master Tykan needs help. The survivors said he was headed to the Junction.
    Nelex
    Damn him. The Junction's a gas trap full of civilian workers! Keep your eyes open. Tykan used the Junction in his restoration effort. There might be a clue to stopping him there.
    Aris Vauranelle
    Please don't hurt Master Tykan. He's the only one who could save Taris. And... I need him, to explain all this to me.
  • Nelex, Aris Vauranelle, Barsen'thor, Qyzen Fess
Summary
This event took place shortly before the end of the Cold War
The Cold War
Event
Cold War (3653BBY - 3642BBY)
on the planet Taris
Taris
Planet
, during the Dark Plague crisis
The Threat of the Dark Plague
Event
Cold War (3653BBY - 3642BBY)
.
Barsen'thor
Barsen'thor
Character
Major Characters
arrived on Taris on a mission for the Jedi Council
Jedi Council
Organization
Jedi Order
. Upon arrival, Barsen'tor contacted Master
Jedi Master
Miscellaneous
Ranks
Syo Bakarn
Syo Bakarn
(Human)
Character
Minor Characters (TOR)
via holocom, who asked the Jedi to find Master Cin Tykan
Cin Tykan
(Kaleesh)
Character
Minor Characters (TOR)
, a Jedi Master believed to be suffering from the same disease as Master Yuon Par
Yuon Par
(Human)
Character
Supporting Characters
. Master Bakarn explained that Master Tykan helped with the restoration efforts
Taris Resettlement Initiative
Event
Cold War (3653BBY - 3642BBY)
along with Captain
Captain
Miscellaneous
Ranks
Nelex
Nelex
(Human)
Character
Minor Characters (TOR)
, head of the Republic Expeditionary Forces
Taris Expeditionary Forces
(Republic Army)
Organization
Galactic Republic (GGW, CW and GW)
. Barsen'thor arrived at the Republic Expeditionary Force headquarters and spoke with Captain Nelex and Master Tykan's Padawan
Jedi Padawan
Miscellaneous
Ranks
.
Barsen'thor and Fess
Qyzen Fess
(Trandoshan)
Character
Supporting Characters
spoke to Aris Vauranelle
Aris Vauranelle
(Human)
Character
Minor Characters (TOR)
, Master Tykan's Padawan, and Captain Nelex. They were warned in advance by the Council, but did not believe that Master Tykan was ill. Nelex reported that Master Tykan was on a mission
The Expedition (prologue)
Event
Cold War (3653BBY - 3642BBY)
with the expeditionary force. But as they were speaking, the expedition guardsman
Valoy
(Human)
Character
Minor Characters (TOR)
transmitted a distress call. Realizing that it would take time to assemble a rescue party, Barsen'thor and Fess took out a copy of the expedition's map from Nelex and set out on their own to find the expedition.
Arriving at the marked location in the Republic Resettlement Zone, the Jedi and Fess were attacked by the Death's Claw pirates. After defeating them, the Jedi spoke to T8-C3
T8-C3
(REP-A01 Astromech Droid)
Character
Droids
, the expedition's lone survey
Surveyor
Miscellaneous
Roles
droid that was in the area, which informed them that the expedition had gone offtrack and had been attacked by the Death's Claw. All members of the expedition had been killed with the exception of Tykan himself and a small survey team, who had left before the attack, carrying with them the expedition's findings, consisting of several medical holocrons and valuable relics.
After visiting the Republic
Galactic Republic
Organization
Galaxy-Wide Organizations
Aurek base and collaborating with Republic operatives
Republic Operatives
Organization
Temporary Unions
on several important missions, the Consular and Fess arrived at the coordinates provided by T8.
Arriving at the survey team's location in the ruins of the ancient Tarisian Dawn skyscrapper, Consular and Fess found two expedition members - Defte
Defte
(Zabrak)
Character
Minor Characters (TOR)
and Frej
Frej
(Human)
Character
Minor Characters (TOR)
- trapped under a large piece of debris. The Jedi used the Force to lift the object and freed the men, only to discover two more members, Laria
Laria
(Human)
Character
Minor Characters (TOR)
and Tal
Tal
(Human)
Character
Minor Characters (TOR)
, clinging to their lives among the debris engulfed in fire. Consular used the Force to levitate Tal back to safety and then proceeded to perform the same trick with Laria. By choosing to save the woman, however, the Jedi had to sacrifice the holocrons that had also been caught on fire, much to the dismay of the final surviving member of the expedition, Doctor
Doctor
Miscellaneous
Ranks
Edaine
Edaine
(Human)
Character
Minor Characters (TOR)
, who had insisted on saving the relics instead of Laria.
Edaine, Laria and Tal explained to the Consular and Fess that after they had found the holocrons during their expedition, Tykan had decided to take them to the base as fast as possible, leaving the rest of the expedition behind. However, he had instead lured the survey team into a trap, having ignited the pollution and leaving them to die, stating that he had been punishing them for letting Taris be ravaged
Destruction of Taris
Event
Jedi Civil War
three hundred years ago. The Consular also learned that Tykan's next target was the Junction, an old purification facility retrofitted by the Republic to process poisonous gases.
See also
UH
Related organizations
Republic ArmyStructureCharactersCaptain Nelex, Taris Expeditionary Forces (Commander)Doctor Edaine, Taris Expeditionary ForcesAssistant Defte, Taris Expeditionary ForcesAssistant Frej, Taris Expeditionary ForcesLaria, Taris Expeditionary ForcesTal, Taris Expeditionary ForcesT8-C3, Taris Expeditionary Forces (Surveyor)DroidsREP-A01 Astromech DroidT8-C3, Taris Expeditionary Forces (Surveyor)Sentient speciesZabrakAssistant Defte, Taris Expeditionary ForcesRanksCaptainNelex, Taris Expeditionary ForcesDoctorEdaine, Taris Expeditionary ForcesAssistantDefte, Taris Expeditionary ForcesFrej, Taris Expeditionary ForcesRolesCommanderCaptain Nelex, Taris Expeditionary ForcesSurveyorT8-C3, Taris Expeditionary ForcesPart of / Served onGalactic RepublicWeapons and EquipmentWeaponsH2 Heavy BlasterNelexArmorRepublic Trooper Armor A03.1Nelex
Taris Expeditionary ForcesStructureCharactersCaptain Nelex (Commander)Doctor EdaineAssistant DefteAssistant FrejLariaTalT8-C3 (Surveyor)DroidsREP-A01 Astromech DroidT8-C3 (Surveyor)Sentient speciesZabrakAssistant DefteRanksCaptainNelexDoctorEdaineAssistantDefteFrejRolesCommanderCaptain NelexSurveyorT8-C3Weapons and EquipmentWeaponsH2 Heavy BlasterNelexArmorRepublic Trooper Armor A03.1Nelex
Galactic RepublicStructureOrganizationsJedi OrderRepublic Army
Jedi OrderStructureCharactersJedi Knight Barsen'thor (Jedi Consular)Jedi Padawan Aris VauranelleRanksJedi KnightBarsen'thorJedi PadawanAris VauranelleRolesJedi ConsularJedi Knight Barsen'thorPart of / Served onGalactic RepublicWeapons and EquipmentWeaponsL3 ElectrobladeAris Vauranelle - L3.2.1 Electroblade
Death's ClawStructureSentient speciesMirialanMirialan Pirate Ambushers Part of / Served onPirateWeapons and EquipmentWeaponsL4 BlasterPirate Ambushers - L4.1.2 BlastersWrist-mounted LauncherPirate Brutes, AMM: Sleep Dart and Toxic DartWrist-mounted FlamerPirate Brutes, AMM: TA FuelL3 ElectrobladePirate BrutesTriple-bladed Energy KnifePirate BrutesArmorDeath's Claw Armor A19.3
PirateStructureOrganizationsDeath's Claw
Barsen'thor's FollowersStructureCharactersBarsen'thorQyzen FessSentient speciesTrandoshanQyzen FessWeapons and EquipmentWeaponsL4 ElectrobladeQyzen Fess
Related units, characters and other technologies
Barsen'thorMembershipJedi OrderJedi Knight Barsen'thor (Jedi Consular)Barsen'thor's FollowersBarsen'thor's Defender-class CorvettePilotWeapons and EquipmentWeaponsBarsen'thor's Lightsaber
Qyzen FessMembershipBarsen'thor's FollowersBarsen'thor's Defender-class CorvetteWeapons and EquipmentWeaponsL4 Electroblade
DefteMembershipRepublic ArmyAssistant Defte, Taris Expeditionary ForcesTaris Expeditionary ForcesAssistant Defte
EdaineMembershipRepublic ArmyDoctor Edaine, Taris Expeditionary ForcesTaris Expeditionary ForcesDoctor Edaine
FrejMembershipRepublic ArmyAssistant Frej, Taris Expeditionary ForcesTaris Expeditionary ForcesAssistant Frej
LariaMembershipRepublic ArmyTaris Expeditionary ForcesTaris Expeditionary Forces
NelexMembershipRepublic ArmyCaptain Nelex, Taris Expeditionary Forces (Commander)Taris Expeditionary ForcesCaptain Nelex (Commander)Weapons and EquipmentWeaponsH2 Heavy BlasterArmorRepublic Trooper Armor A03.1
TalMembershipRepublic ArmyTaris Expeditionary ForcesTaris Expeditionary Forces
Aris VauranelleMembershipJedi OrderJedi Padawan Aris VauranelleWeapons and EquipmentWeaponsL3 ElectrobladeL3.2.1 ElectrobladeRelationsCin Tykan (Master)
C2-N2 (Barsen'thor)MembershipBarsen'thor's Defender-class CorvetteSteward and Maintenance
T8-C3MembershipRepublic ArmyTaris Expeditionary Forces (Surveyor)Taris Expeditionary ForcesSurveyor
REP-A01 Astromech DroidUsed by / onRepublic ArmyT8-C3, Taris Expeditionary Forces (Surveyor)Taris Expeditionary ForcesT8-C3 (Surveyor)
MirialanWere among members ofDeath's ClawPirate Ambushers
TrandoshanWere among members ofBarsen'thor's FollowersQyzen Fess
ZabrakWere among members ofRepublic ArmyAssistant Defte, Taris Expeditionary ForcesTaris Expeditionary ForcesAssistant Defte
Barsen'thor's Defender-class CorvetteCrewCharactersBarsen'thor (Pilot)Qyzen FessC2-N2 (Barsen'thor) (Steward and Maintenance)
Miscellaneous
CaptainMembershipTaris Expeditionary ForcesNelexRepublic ArmyNelex, Taris Expeditionary Forces
Jedi PadawanMembershipJedi OrderAris Vauranelle
Jedi KnightMembershipJedi OrderBarsen'thor
AssistantMembershipRepublic ArmyDefte, Taris Expeditionary ForcesFrej, Taris Expeditionary ForcesTaris Expeditionary ForcesDefteFrej
DoctorMembershipRepublic ArmyEdaine, Taris Expeditionary ForcesTaris Expeditionary ForcesEdaine
CommanderMembershipRepublic ArmyCaptain Nelex, Taris Expeditionary ForcesTaris Expeditionary ForcesCaptain Nelex
SurveyorMembershipTaris Expeditionary ForcesT8-C3Republic ArmyT8-C3, Taris Expeditionary Forces
Jedi ConsularMembershipJedi OrderJedi Knight Barsen'thor
Complete list

Full unit name: The Expedition Last updated: 23.07.2024 12:00:29