A Hidden Weapon

Huh?

There's no need to worry, okay?

We're heading straight for Bibin, just as the Margrave directed.

I'm not worried with all the experience you have, old-timer.

Oh?

That's enough.

Your mind is elsewhere right now.

Focus and be in the moment.

Something is troubling you. Tell me what it is.

When we were on Makoma Ko,

the man we met...

The one named Gennoh...

he had a red lightsaber.

I was just wondering if it is possible that my father, he...

made that red lightsaber.

Hmm. There is an old Jedi tale...

- Huh? - Of course,

you wouldn't have heard it.

A long time ago, our former Master once tried to revive the Jedi Order

to bring about peace in the galaxy.

Just as darkness is born wherever there is light,

so emerged those who used the Force to bring about selfishness and greed.

They were called the Sith.

That lightsaber he wielded

could have been one handed down from long ago.

So, then my father might not have made it.

The one thing I know about Zhima is that he's the type of man

who would not aid a Sith, even if his life depended on it.

I believe you, but something still seems off, Juro.

I have a bad feeling about this.

Juro, I need to see my father.

We have to find him as soon as possible.

Trust me, I understand how you feel.

Nevertheless, facing Nawaam alone would not be a smart decision.

We need more Jedi.

We need soldiers who will be willing to fight alongside us.

Kara, you have a strong connection to the Force.

Trust in the Force, and listen to your heart.

And when the time is right, we will know.

Hmm.

Hmm?

Juro, please come to the bridge.

We'll be exiting hyperspace shortly.

Whoa.

It's huge...

There it is.

I've always dreamed of stepping foot on Bibin.

- How come? - Hmm?

Let's just say, this place, it's special to us.

A long time ago...

...there was a Jedi who, on his own,

founded a small order there.

And it was there on Bibin where I studied the Force.

As did your father.

It was where he became a Jedi.

Hurry it up, will ya?

Wait, what?

You think I was spooked by seeing Nawaam's lightsaber?

No way. Not in the least.

Kyber crystals?

What do you think they're doing with so many of them?

What could they be planning?

I beg your forgiveness, General Nawaam.

I failed to capture Juro.

I am prepared to accept your punishment.

I have no intention to punish the last of the Sith.

You will have your opportunity to face Juro again and stop him next time.

I'm sorry, but... it wasn't him.

It was Lah Zhima's daughter who got in my way.

Oh?

I sensed that the Force is strong with her.

The sooner we defeat her, the better.

Who could have thought they could be used this way?

I can think of no better way than to use this symbol

to show the galaxy our power.

They're using the crystals to make a weapon?

Huh?

I'm sorry, General Nawaam,

but we're still unable to get the crystals to resonate with the--

Bring me Lord Zhima.

Well, this is certainly a surprise.

I never expected any Jedi to come back to this planet, Margrave Juro.

Thank you for granting me an audience, Lady Tafflah.

We are most grateful that you---

Spare me the pleasantries.

I'm quite busy at the moment, so please just state your business.

What is it that brings you here?

Uh...

There is a general named Nawaam who seeks to gain control of the galaxy

and whose influence is rapidly expanding.

I am of the opinion that this will lead us all to destruction.

As a Jedi, I cannot sit by and do nothing.

And so I was guided here.

You were guided here? You mean guided by the Force?

I'm sorry to say this, but from my perspective,

you Jedi seem to be nothing more...

...than bringers of chaos.

Surely you couldn't have already forgotten

about that incident, have you, Margrave Juro?

I can't stress how dangerous Nawaam is.

He must be stopped.

Very well, then.

At any rate, I have no desire to further dwell on the tragedies of the past.

But as you already know,

there are no longer any Jedi left on our planet.

What we are searching for are allies

who will stand up with us for the sake of the galaxy.

You are free to conduct your search.

However, keep in mind that our planet

recognizes the sovereignty of each and every person.

We will land in the mining region.

Alrighty.

Hey, Homen, do you know why the Jedi Order on this planet dissolved?

And what incident?

The story is that the Master who oversaw the Jedi Order here was killed...

by his own Padawan.

What's this? There's an asteroid

- that's headed straight for us. - No, don't worry. We'll be fine.

But...

I can handle it from here.

Are you sure that this is safe?

Trust me. Just follow them in.

Hmm.

Are these the soldiers we were looking for?

But they're just regular miners, right?

It would seem so, wouldn't it?

Huh?

Draw now!

Juro!

Now that's true Jedi mastery if I've ever seen it.

Not too shabby yourself.

It's nice to see you haven't gotten rusty, Kwana.

It's been far too long. You look like you're in good health.

Hey! Everyone, Master Juro has returned to Bibin!

Mmm-mmm.

Huh?

Sorry about them.

They don't bear you any ill will or anything.

No worries. It's a natural reaction.

Ever since that incident, people view the Jedi differently.

It must have been hard for you.

You looked up to Master Reno more than anyone else I knew.

Oh, my dream of becoming a Jedi is a thing of the past.

Uh, but speaking of...

would you mind giving me a peek of your lightsaber, Juro?

I know I probably shouldn't be asking,

but I'm just so proud that my old friend is now a true Jedi Master.

Hmm?

So, the two of you know each other?

It's a little more than just that.

The two of us, we spent our youth together.

- We're like brothers. - Hmm.

Kwana, my friend.

I have a favor to ask of you.

It is something that involves not only you, but the miners.