Public I'll Grind Your Bones To Make My Brew! (Open to Jakku Jedi Enclave)

[Jax Thio]

Location: Jedi Enclave Base
Ally: BB-12
Equipment: Desert Garb, Jax's Prosthetic Arm, EL-16 Blaster Rilfe
Tag: Romi Jade , Crosten Feyn , Katarine Ryiah, Vexander Graves

BB-12 was miserable at Jakku.

Jax had seen his droid pissed off but not to this degree, BB-12 has done nothing cry about how high the temperature at Jakku was, how his parts were always filled with sand and how there was nothing to do. Which was hilarious considering all BB-12 does is laze around in Jax's apartment eating junk food using his credit card and watch Holonet TV all day. BB-12 can complain all he wants but Jax couldn't careless, he was here on important business such as strengthen the connection between the Galactic Alliance and the Enclave but also reconstruct his Lightsaber his old one stolen by Pom Stych Tivé at the battle of Ziost.

<I want a Pizza,> BB-12 whirred while he and Jax waited out side of the Enclave base.

"You can't get a Pizza here," Jax said. "You better get used to fried frog legs."

BB-12 shook his head. <I much rather self destruct than to eat those another one of those stupid frog legs.>

Jax wiped the sand off of his Blaster Rifle holding it next to him. "It'll be nice if you did self destruct," he shrugged. "I can finally get some peace and quiet seriously we've been here for a short while and you're doing nothing but whine. I'm gathering a team so we can head to the nearby Jedi ruins and create my Lightsaber. Besides we're gonna need to clear out some scavengers. Scouts report that were sightings of scavengers infiltrating Jedi ruins doing who knows what."

<And when you make your Lightsaber we can go?> BB-12 beeped. <We can leave this sand filled bore fest of a planet?>

Jax smiled. "Not just yet," he replied. "Gonna stay a bit more and help these guys expand."

<Oh this is just fracking wonderful.> BB-12 whirred. <I'm going to be stuck here with no Holonet and no Pizza suffering under the scorching heat! You know you're a fracking moron Jax. You couldn't just take a training saber from Caltin! Instead you go to a fracking desert!"

Jax frowned. "You know?" Jax said. "You have a real attitude problem."

<Well you have a real fracking face problem!> BB-12 beeped rolling away from Jax. <Let me know when the others arrive so we can get this over with!>

"Whatever," Jax rolled his eyes. "Like I said better get used to those Frog Legs.

 

[Julius Sedaire]

Jaaku... From bustling city of lights like Coronet to.. Jaaku... But it was a good pace to transition from Watchman to an actual Jedi again. Corellia would keep, but these fledgling Eclaves and Orders could used experience. Even if he was still fairly gruff about it. To him it was amusing how they treated his armored form, with part reverence and part confusion. A Jedi geared for war like a soldier. But he had fought the One Sith and others when they were still suckling for most the 'Jedi' these days. He liked Jedi robes.. They were comfy.. But they didn't do much in a firefight.

And young Jax Thio needed an escort to some local ruins so that he could build his own lightsaber. That was something the Guardian in him could one hundred percent embrace and encourage. Philosophy on peace and war as a last resort wasn't a bad thing, but the lightsaber shouldn't be as low on some's habits and drills as he feared it was becoming.

Stepping into the room, he stretched a bit as he checked gear. Bryar pistol, check. Armor, sealed. Lightsabers, check. Beskad on the small of the back? Check. Beskar pauldron? Check. Kal knife? Check. Sobreity? Ehhh... Mostly a check.

"Heard someone was needing some companions for a trip to the ruins. That be you?"

The drawl came out almost lazy and disinterested, but with a lilt of sly mischief at the last words in the question. Sedaire knew it was him, but he couldn't resist playing dumb sometimes.

 

[KRR]

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[Vexander Graves]

These Jedi Jumpsuits were quite awesome to wear lately. They provided everything that the corellian loved: comfortable since they were not like robes that might be too hot for the Jakku climate, practical because they had all the pockets that he would require in one of the expeditions around the desert parts and... they were extremely fashionable, he looked good in his own jumpsuit... or so he thought.

The man followed Jax inside the, as other Jedi did... he was actually searching for something and he was being followed by his trusty droid... although he wouldn't call it trusty by the way they both talked to each other... he would say that the droid it's fun for sure but he was not sure if at some point he would take out an hydrospanner and stick it in Vex's ankles while he wasn't paying attention just for the laughts. To prevent that, he rather stayed a few steps back.

Those who were following Jax caught up with him and they all did they funny entrance... Vexander saw his opportunity to say something cheesy like he always liked and instead... he just decided to follow the group without their knowledge... using his Force Concealment techniques as a Jedi Shadow and cloaking his Force presence. He was extremely good at it to the point where he infiltrated the Gehinnom from the Brotherhood of the Maw until he was deep in their own turf... and now, he would just follow silently until the right time when he would reveal himself.

Katarine Ryiah Jax Thio Julius Sedaire

 

[Crosten Feyn]

Jedi. He’d seen the robes and lightsabers, knew that the force....well, existed. The smuggler had never known a Jedi firsthand until he unwittingly and unknowingly found himself doing business with a Sith lord. He was awful happy to have met Jax given the situation, to say the least. So when he received the word, he set a course to Jakku. For one, he owed that Jedi and the smuggler paid his debts - unlike the Sith, as he had learned.

Plus, this Jedi stuff was all new to him. He never bothered to pay any of it any mind before because he was certainly no Jedi; not even slightly sensitive to the force. This would be an opportunity to see something new, to learn more of the ways of the force firsthand. Moreover, Jax’s carefree nature put him at ease; it was by far easier for the smuggler to empathize with him than perhaps more devout, disciplined Jedi. Crosten tended to take to rules like oil takes to water.

Kit packed and prepared, the older man walked in at a casual pace, giving a welcoming nod to all the newcomers there. Their greetings caused a sly smile along his lips, and he paused before giving himself introduction.

“Crosten, pleasure meeting ya. Got quite the crew together, huh Jax?”

Vexander Graves Katarine Ryiah Julius Sedaire Jax Thio

 

[Kuxirra Tano-Bonteri]

Kuxirra limped over, not caring how swollen her broken ankle had gotten from constantly walking on it. "Padawan Kuxirra Tano-Bonteri here."

 

[Jax Thio]

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Location: Jedi Enclave Base​

Ally: BB-12

Equipment: Desert Garb, Jax's Prosthetic Arm, EL-16 Blaster Rilfe​

Tag: Romi Jade , Crosten Feyn , Katarine Ryiah , Vexander Graves , Julius Sedaire , Kuxirra Tano-Bonteri​

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The first person arrived, he was an older man with a scraggly beard and hair. Jax and BB-12 turned around as he stumbled towards them asking if Jax was the one who needed escort. "That guy is me," Jax said chuckling a bit he was a little unnerved of the fact that the old man sounded like he had a few beers before coming to see Jax. Then again Jax himself used to drink a lot as well so immediately he saw some of himself in the Jedi.​

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<Hey mac,> BB-12 beeped. <We're looking for Jedi Knights not bums who look like they've crawled out from the slums of Courscant.>​

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Jax gave BB-12 a hard kick to his spherical body BB-12 whirred before he glared up at Jax looking as though he wanted to murder him. "Ignore my droid," Jax said chuckling a little nervously. "The more Jedi the merrier, this isn't just helping me make my Lightsaber but also an expedition. My smartass Droid did a scan of nearby areas and found something big he said it could be related to the Jedi."​

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BB-12 also detected some anomalies though he did insist to Jax that it was probably bugs messing with the scan. Jakku tends to make every scanning program bug out for some reason leading to some misinformation. "Welcome aboard sir," Jax said bowing a bit.​

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Another Jedi entered, this time it was a person whom Jax was familiar with, Katarine: The woman whom Jax helped rescue from the cave when he and BB-12 first arrived at Jakku. She placed in cryosleep for almost 800 years and bought a wealth of information to not only to Jax but the entire Jedi Enclave. It seemed that she was healthy enough participate well at least compared to the older man. "Hey Kat," Jax said going over to hug his friend. "How you doing? Of course I didn't order any strippers but I did order some Jedi for an expedition and here your are!"​

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<I was the one who ordered the strippers.> BB-`12 beeped rolling closer to Kat taking out one of his cables to examine her. <The thing is though I wanted someone less fleshy.> He continued. <I'm not racist or anything, but I have a type.>​

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"I know," Jax growled. "I still remember you downloading 1000 petabytes of Droid porn on the Holonet. You fracking slowed the entire apartment's connection!"​

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<It was for research Jax> BB-12 whirred. <These strippers I'm ordering is just applying what I've learned.>​

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Jax heavily sighed waving to Vexander with his Prosthetic arm and also...... "Crosten!" Jax smirked. "Didn't think you come! I thought you were too cool to hang out with a bunch of monks walking through a dustbowl in order to find some ruins!"​

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It was good seeing his close friend again, he'll have to pay him once this is all over and finally the apprentice: Kux limped towards Jax while BB-12 shook his head. <Can we have healthy people for this journey?> he beeped.​

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"Shut up BB-12," he said before smiling. "You're fine Kux ignore what BB-12 said you're welcome among us."​

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[KRR]

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[Crosten Feyn]

“Oh sure am – but that didn’t stop me this time neither.” He replied with a sly smile. While he had been pensive upon first meeting him, Jax’s carefree demeanour and attitude endeared him well to the smuggler. He was the first Jedi the smuggler ever knew firsthand, and ended up being a striking difference to what he expected Jedi to be like. Of course, he only had stories to base his assumptions of the Jedi off of, and tales in bars aren't known for accurate content.

Being a smuggler for so long lets you see lots of the galaxy, and there was only so much he lacked at least some familiarity with. This Jedi stuff was one such aspect; to be honest he was well curious what exactly was involved in making those swords that win blaster fights. He’d get to find out soon enough, he was well packed for this adventure.

He looked around at the others; no doubt other good friends and allies of Jax. He could only assume most of them were Jedi, or force sensitive. Dressed as he was and carrying himself as he did, the smuggler no doubt looked out of place. A smuggler riding around with Jedi; he couldn’t help but grin at the perceived oddity of it all.

 

[Vexander Graves]

Another being joined the rest of the team in their little expedition... it seemed quite the fun bunch... still, Vex was kind of in a tough situation based on the things that they could encounter... and at the same time, he just didn't want to get too involved mostly because he wanted to cut some slack out of them.

Lately, the bearded man has been going in different expeditions across Jakku, showing up and saving and he didn't want to give the idea that he was there to inspect every single aspect of the members of the Enclave, that was Romi's job, he was just an instructor and sometimes a voice that could be heard faintly giving a few pointers.

And thus, he continued completely cloaked with his Force skills... he was there and at the same time he wasn't... he was the Shadow following them around.

 

[Jax Thio]

Location: Jedi Enclave Base
Equipment: Desert Garb, Jax's Prosthetic Arm, Gile 44 Blaster Pistol
Tag: Crosten Feyn , Katarine Ryiah , Vexander Graves , Julius Sedaire , Kuxirra Tano-Bonteri

<You know Jax?> BB-12 said in regards to Katarine's remarks. <I like this lady already she understands!>

"Understands what BB-12?" Jax replied crossing his arms. He already knew what he was going to say, the droid needs to stop acting all pompous and spit it out already.

<That she knows that I'm a certified badass Jax,> BB-12 beeped. <I'm a heartbreaker and a life taker! Seriously I've killed a Sith warrior by crushing his heart!>

Jax sighed. "Oh yes," he said shaking his head. "I remember."

5 years ago, the Jedi was on a mission to take out a Sith who was distributing drugs on the lower levels of Coruscant. Jax took on the Sith Lord and his apprentice in a Lightsaber duel cutting down the apprentice in a matter of seconds. The master was obviously tougher to take out, he was a Djem Jo stylist and a damn good one. He eventually overwhelmed Jax's defenses sending spiraling to the ground, the Sith Lord was about to finish him off when BB-12 came barging in knocking down the Sith with a tackle. <FOR GREAT JUSTICE!> Jax remembered BB-12 beeped before he brutally killed the Sith.

"Right folks," Jax said. "Thank you all for joining on this journey, ever since Ziost I've been a lost soul trying piece myself back together." Jax held out his prosthetic arm to the group. "Next step is to construct my Lightsaber, according to Master Jade there is a site that not only could help me get the materials but also unearth a ruin is a placed called Muerto. Dunno what it is but....."

Jax signaled BB-12 to display the map of Jakku showing the possible location. "But my droid managed to triangulate its location. We go in, explore the place, collect some samples, I build my Lightsaber and we all leave happy."

<And It'll be a good place for me to build my dream Casino!> BB-12 whirred. <With Deathsticks and hookers! And more Deathsticks!>

"In your dreams," Jax chuckled.

 

[Crosten Feyn]

Like he had any idea what the droid was saying. He could normally figure it out the gist of droidspeak; not that he really knew any words but the meaning was easy enough to pick out, it's usually pretty situationally evident what a droid's trying to convey. But naw, not this one, this was something else. The smuggler didn't know what the mouthy droid was prattling on about, but he sure was uncouth about it. Did the Jedi ever wipe this thing? It was long overdue, and while he thought to make the suggestion he figured it best not to do so now right in front of the thing.
Naw, instead Jax was speaking of what they were about so set off on, and the curious smuggler turned his full attention towards that. Eyes widened with slight shock at the sight of the prosthetic; he’d know the Jedi was one for reckless antics but clearly he’d been through some serious kriff. Hah, and already he was up and running again. The guy just never lost that energy.

“Well, the ‘where’ is more important than the ‘what’, yeah?” He asked. He hadn’t a single clue what exactly was involved; but they had a party well prepared for it.

“Sounds like a plan, in and out. Then you get your sword that wins blaster fights.” he quipped with a grin. Hidden ruins and Jedi legends; this was shaping up to be quite a trip.

 

[KRR]

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[Ala Quin]

Wearing​

There weren't many things to see on Jakku. Besides the Enclave, some scavenger outposts, and some worn down frames of centuries old starships from some long forgotten battle. Even the scavengers seemed to be less, scavengy these days. It had been some time since Jakku had been the site of any major galactic event, that Ala was aware of, and as a result the place just felt more desolate and unpopulated than the time she remembered visiting many, many years earlier.

Still. She had heard about some ruins that were worth a look at. And if there was anything that she was, it was inquisitive. To those with no other options, a rock became a local landmark, so while on Jakku she may as well see what the planet had to offer.

It just so happened that she wandered into a park of others assembled for the journey. To join, or not to join? That was her question.

"Lost soul trying to piece myself together..."

Well if that wasn't her social achilles heel, what was?

She had met the Jedi, only in passing, on Naboo at the Vanagor estate. Ala remembered the X-Wing he flew and that at the time she had wanted to gust over it but that whole situation was just...nightmarish in the extreme, and she failed to do said gushing.

"Jax, right?" She called to the group, "mind if I join in?"

| Jax Thio | Julius Sedaire | Katarine Ryiah | Crosten Feyn | Vexander Graves | Kuxirra Tano-Bonteri |​

 

[Vexander Graves]

How was it possible? The Force made it possible... and he was trained to do so... the Jedi Master kept walking slowly but steadily.

Another new person joined the trip, a young woman that he had never seen before, but based on the fact that she managed to come all this way it was hardly a coincidence. Vex had to be honest... Jakku was a huge nothingness filled with sand a few landmarks... but what were the odds that some random person would come all this way to just step into the same cave they were? Slim for sure.

The Jedi Master raised his eyebrow and just waited for a moment, knowing that at this point they would just exchange pleasantries, he just silently and still using his cloaking abilities to remain a passive observer took a sit in a rock and just paid close attention to the whole situation... to see how everything would unfold.

 

[Elmox Ro]

Jedi. Jakku? Just what was this mission the Enclave was sending him on? Were the Jedi not the ancient enemies of Mandalore? Sighing, Elmox stared at the desolate planet from space in his borrowed freighter. This is truly a depressing place. I'm going to challenge whoever assigned me this job to a duel to the death when I get back. The least they can do is die for me after they gave me the worst job available.

Elmox knew very little about what he was getting into. Something about scavengers, something to do with a lightsaber, blah blah blah. He hadn't really listened during the briefing he received before the mission was assigned to him. Finally piloting the ship down to the surface, he searched for the gathering of his supposed allies. After finally finding them, he touched the freighter down. Time to make my dramatic entrance.

Elmox stepped towards the exit of the freighter. He managed to crack a smile, too. As much as he hated working with Jedi, he would love to see their faces when they learned in turn that they had to work with a Mandalorian. Elmox pulled his helmet onto his head, making sure the HUD worked as well as the internal computers. Finally, after checking all of his equipment, Elmox slung his disrupter rifle around his shoulders, and opened the doors of the freighters. He saw the assembly of Jedi, and well, one who looked nothing like a Jedi. More of a trash bag than a person really.

"My name is Elmox Ro. I have been sent by the Enclave to assist in your mission. I care not for your magic, nor your traditions. I will be completing this mission in a way that will allow me to leave your company as soon as possible while still getting paid." The scrambled voice of Elmox boomed, partially amplified by his helmet, but his voice was also fueled by the hatred that filled Elmox when he saw the large collection of Jedi. So many trophies. Alas, another time.

Spoiler: Equipment

Elmox's Beskar'gam, X8-H Disrputor Rifle, Mandalorian vambraces with the left one fitted with a flamethrower.

 

[Jax Thio]

Location: Jedi Enclave Base
Ally: BB-12
Equipment: Desert Garb, Jax's Prosthetic Arm, Gile 44 Blaster Pistol
Tag: Crosten Feyn , Ala , Vexander Graves , Elmox Ro

<Oh a Mando.> BB-12 whirred rolling closer to Jax. <You sure you want the anti-Jedi to go with us?>

"Not all Mandos hate Jedi," Jax responded. "I'm pretty sure he values credits more than killing Jedi for sport," the Jedi turned to Elmox extending his hand. "Welcome aboard Elmox," he smiled. "Glad that you can come."

Turning to the group which was smaller than what Jax anticipated but still capable he turned to Ala whom Jax was acquainted with on Naboo. "Hey Ala!" he said giving her a small hug. "It's good to see you again! How's the big guy been doing? Hope he wasn't too agitated at the fact that we've crashed his party back at Naboo."

Caltin Vanagor family had a rather tense relationship with each other and BB-12 wasn't helping by being..... BB-12. <Hey Ala,> BB-12 beeped. <Tell Ra that I'm sorry that I clogged the toilet. Those 5 whole Turkey, Steak, 600 Bean Burritos were really delicious!>

Now BB-12 obviously doesn't excrete anything but the Droid always claimed that he had to go to the bathroom. Every now and then Jax had to pay for a plumber when BB-12 clogged up his toilet. The plumbers were so horrified and shell shocked after cleaning that they refuse to unclog Jax's toilet again one of them even gave the Jedi a refund. What was BB-12 doing he had no idea. "Right folks!" Jax said clapping his hands though he grimaced a bit when his good hand collided with his metal prosthetic. "Are we all ready to go? Let's get this party started!"

 

[Crosten Feyn]

Crosten turned his attention towards the other woman joined up with them. She mentioned Jax by name, so clearly she'd come to the right spot; he simply gave her a nod in greeting as she strode up to the group. It wasn't long after that a mandalorian had joined up too. Man, didn't they hate Jedi? Crosten had known or believed that much, but he didn't really get much time to ponder over what would have caused a mandalorian to put aside friction enough to work with a Jedi; the mandalorian answered himself. Credits, ever the great motivator for doing stuff you just plain don't wanna do. A notion the guy clearly and vocally reinforced; and Jax clearly knew it too.

"About as set as I'll ever be." came his grinning reply.

 

[Ala Quin]

It seemed like they had assembled quite the posse for this endeavour. When the Mando showed up, the whole escapade started to take on the air of one of those quirky odd-couple pairing Holo-films that Caltin said were trash, but she thought were genius. Sent by the Enclave, huh? She thought. "Well don't let us get in the way of your profit, friend," she said with a smile.

Then Jax hugged her. And of course, she hugged back with a squeeze for good measure. She wasn't aware they were on hugging terms, but perhaps that was just the way they did things from whichever world he was from, so she would go with it.

"I reckon we should all just stand around her looking awkward," she said with a quirked brow, "come on boys...show me around!"

| Jax Thio | Vexander Graves | Crosten Feyn | Elmox Ro |​