A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...
STAR WARS
THREADS OF DESTINY
Ninety-four years after the battle of Endor and the death of Emperor Palpatine, the
Republic has regained its power. The Jedi Order has once again established
freedom and justice, and continues to train new Jedi knights on Yavin IV.
Alas, the galaxy is far from a safe place. The ancient SKENVI EMPIRE
is now free from Imperial control and has expanded dramatically.
Officers and soldiers from the fallen Empire have deviated to the
Skenvi, and their systems are proliferating.
It is only the New Republic which prevents the Skenvi from taking full
control over the galaxy, and thus have the powers battle incessantly.
Emperor Jiles has recalled his most powerful ambassador, Lord Siege,
who is on his way to the Skenvi home world of Zarra...
Lord Siege,
-the Emperor is awaiting your arrival at the palace. -I know he is, Major.
What are his wishes?
Republic warship approaching.
Lord Siege has entered the Imperial command center.
Imperial war destroyer lost.
Our next acquisition, your Majesty?
I realise that this meeting connotates to war effort in your mind, Siege,
but I haven't called you here with that in mind.
I trust you to see things through many perspectives
in a situation as crucial as this.
- War can be won through many means. - Such as diplomacy?
So you've heard. No doubt you see the obvious in a diversion like this,
even though I haven't shared any information with you yet.
- I assume that you know of the planet of Coreign? - Naturally Sire.
It is a planet ruled by a well liked monarch. Coreign has always praised peace
and democracy, but strength is quite clearly not in their... open vocabulary.
I've heard rumors that the Republic will be negotiating with them for a treaty of annexation.
And you were thinking of beating them to it?
I take it that the ore is what spawned this newfound interest for this particular planet?
That ore is regenerative, unique in its kind. The Republic believe that obtaining the ore
is what will tip the scales in their favour.
And, innocent as they are, they will no doubt send
Jedi representatives to charm the King and Queen into signing a treaty with them.
- Jedi? - Of course.
I don't have the benefit of sending such charming people into their embrace,
but I certainly do have the capacity of sending a warrior with a white flag.
I would like you to go and press the issue for us.
- I'm growing tired of King Juster's stalling. - When do I leave?
Immediately. We don't want anything stopping us from achieving this goal.
Very well Your Majesty. I will take my leave.
Sorry.
I know I lectured you quite a bit there, Raven. But despite your errors
you actually performed quite well.
- You've proven that you can handle yourself in a dogfight. - Thank you, Master Soran.
If you continue doing this well, it won't be much longer
until you're ready for the Trials.
Raven...
Your future lies with me.
Raven, are you okay? You look a bit dazed.
- I'm fine, Seth. - Good, because Soran wants to see you in the Council Chamber.
Ok, thanks.
The council has called you here to present you with an assignment.
Recently, the Republic has approached the planet of Coreign
with an offer of annexation.
Unfortunately, the Skenvi Empire has also approached Coreign
with an offer of their own.
They are more likely concerned with the planet's resources,
its unique ore, than they are with the people.
the only reason that we are approaching Coreign now
- is because of their ore. - Remember the stakes here.
If the Skenvi were to gain exclusive rights to Coreign's ore
the Republic will be that much closer to losing this war.
Don't remind me. I've been in the front lines.
We're barely holding our own as it is.
May the Force be with you.
Another mission, Master? This is overkill.
I must admit, I did feel something in the Force when we returned, hence my suggestion that you should get some rest.
- But I was looking forward to continuing my studies. - You will still be able to.
A firm grasp of diplomacy can often be a Jedi's greatest asset.
Having the strength and skill to win a fight
is not nearly as important as being able to avoid one in the first place.
Now, go pack your things, and we'll leave as soon as you're ready.
You two boys must be the Jedi I'm transporting.
The name's Karus Kahn. I will be your pilot for this mission.
I am Soran Darr. This is my apprentice, Raven Darkham.
Nice to meet you both. If you'll follow me, we can be on our way.
You look beautiful today, Arianna.
- You say that every day, mother. - It's because you look beautiful every day.
Is something wrong, dear?
- I'm to be Queen of Coreign. I'm to marry a handsome young man
from one of the noble Houses.
It isn't that I don't like this life; I do.
I mean, everything about my future is already decided for me.
You want to be something beyond what you were given.
I know the feeling. I never wanted to marry your father.
I had it set in my mind that I would fall in love with a man, and then marry him,
regardless of what my parents wanted.
- So your parents forced you to marry? - No.
They gave me all the time I needed to make my decision, and your father courted me
for nearly a year.
And in the end, I realized I hadn't even given Juster a chance.
Sometimes, Arianna, we grow to love the roles we are forced to.
- Something else bothers you? - Yes... Do you know that feeling you get when
- someone is watching you? - Yes. Why?
The Ambassador from the Skenvi Empire is here to see you, m'lady.
Maybe you should handle this matter, my dear. As a queen,
you'll have to deal with such people, whether you like them or not.
And it might even irk his Lordship when he finds out that
I didn't even take the time to see him.
It will be alright.
- I will see him in the Main Hall. - Of course.
Welcome, Ambassador. I am Princess Arianna.
- You asked for an audience... - With the King and Queen, child.
Are they otherwise occupied, or do my rank and status earn me nothing more
- than calculated insults? - My parents will be meeting
Jedi Knights from the New Republic today to discuss Coreign joining the Republic,
- and if that happens... - Ah, the vaunted freedoms of the New Republic.
I see that sovereignty, however, isn't one of them.
The Empire, on the other hand, encourages all
profitable trade relationships, so long as our systems put
- Skenvi interests first. - The Republic has our best
interests at heart... While as far as I can tell, the Skenvi are only
- interested in our minerals. - You malign us, my lady. We fear for the health
of your economy. The Republic is small, and simply cannot provide you
with the market you require. The Empire can,
but if you join the Republic, and you are
forced to embargo us, the consequences for your people will be disastrous.
But of course, I have faith that your family will make the wiser choice.
After all, the King and Queen do have the best interests of the people at heart.
Your skills with the saber are progressing quite well.
We are coming up on Coreign. We'll be leaving
hyperspace in a few seconds.
Master, now that I am done my studies
I wish to discuss something with you.
I had a dream earlier. It was clear, vivid,
- not like my other dreams... - A vision?
Maybe. I don't know.
A Jedi must always be mindful
of his dreams, Raven.
Especially when they're out of the ordinary.
Consider what you saw, meditate on it.
We will discuss this when we settle in on Coreign.
Coreign Air Traffic Control, this is
the light freighter StarStream, requesting permission to land.
I am carrying the Republic ambassadors.
Ambassador.
I am Captain Turvo of the Royal Guard.
My men and I will escort you to the palace.
I hear the King and Queen are well loved by the people.
They are indeed.
I'm afraid you won't be meeting with them right away, however.
- No? -No. They will be available for an audience later today.
But they have requested that you first meet with their daughter, the Princess Arianna.
Well of course. A future Queen will no doubt need
to practice her skills of diplomacy.
Follow me, young Jedi. The Princess is in the Throne Room.
You must be the Jedi I am meeting with. I am
- Princess Arianna. - My...
My name is Raven Darkham.
- You're so nervous. - I must admit, I've
never met a princess before.
I too have a confession. I've never met a Jedi Knight before.
Actually m'lady, you still haven't. I'm not quite a Jedi Knight yet. I'm
- only a student. - If you are a student, then where is your master?
He is around someplace. He trusted me to handle the matter alone.
You may come sit next to me, Raven Darkham.
Don't worry. My parents will not mind
us using their seats.
So what exactly does a Jedi do?
We're peacekeepers and ambassadors...
- They seem to get along well. - Yes, I must say.
I'm gratified to find that the Republic deems us
important enough to send two Jedi as ambassadors.
- Every system is important to the Republic. - But some more than most, no?
What would the Republic say if we were to join the Skenvi instead,
and deny you access to our ore?
If you want to join the Skenvi Empire,
it's your right to do so.
If I would like to take a stroll out
of that window, it's also my right.
A fine assessment of the situation.
You're in the fleet as well?
What can I say? We Jedi are... versatile.
Not to mention insufferably self-centered.
And here I was trying to discuss important affairs with you.
Very well, then. Why does Coreign wish to join with the Republic?
There are rumors of an invasion if we do not cooperate.
The Republic would be able to defend us, as we do not have
the forces nor the resources to defend ourselves.
Plus, it's good to have a Jedi on our side.
I guess that concludes our business. I will relay your answers
- to the Senate. - Thank you. And now with the business
out of the way, would you like to see the Royal Gardens?
I am retiring there now and would love for a Jedi to accompany me.
Lead the way, m'lady.
And this is where I like to practice my fencing. What's so funny?
I'm sorry but, I just can't imagine a princess fencing!
Would you like to see? Would you like to have
- a friendly duel? - I accept.
Young love. Touching, isn't it?
Do you know, your Grace, what Jedi philosophy says
- about attachments? - Perhaps you could enlighten us,
- Lord Siege. - It says that a Jedi must forsake
all attachments, that he may better serve the Force.
That is why candidates for their Academy are taken at such a young age,
and why they are forbidden to love.
And yet the Jedi Master throws his apprentice headlong
into your romantic trap, knowing full well what the outcome will be.
Perhaps, your Grace, it would do you well to remember this, as a lesson.
- A lesson about what? - The quickest judgment about a man may often
prove to be the farthest from the truth.
I think my judgments about you and the Skenvi Empire
is quite sound.
Here!
It's a bit different than a lightsaber,
but it'll do.
- Are you ready? - As ready as I've ever been, Princess.
Remember, don't hold back.
I see you're learning.
If you think spouting platitudes...
But if I were you, I would look carefully
- at my new allies. - Which is why
the Coreign will never join the Skenvi.
No less than I expected. When the end
comes, your Grace, you may reconsider
your words, although it will be far too late.
- Are you threatening us? - When Skenvi warships
occupy your orbitals, when your cities are awash in flame,
when you find yourself a king over nothing but
ashes and memories, perhaps you will
look back and wish that you had chosen
a position of strength over one of weakness.
Coreign is merely an objective in this war, a resource
to be fought over. Strip away the self-righteous web of lies,
and you will find that the Republic feels much the same way.
And what of you when you become a burden to your new allies,
your new friends? Coreign is weak,
and in this galaxy, your Grace, weakness invites betrayal.
You're really good.
That was quite the show.
You're very talented, Princess.
I'm sure Soran and his student are exhausted
from their trip here and could use some bit of a rest.
Arianna, would you be so kind to show them
- to the Guest Rooms? - Certainly, Father.
If you'll follow me, gentlemen.
Princess, your parents say that you are very perceptive
towards others' feelings. Do you often have strong emotions towards others
only by their presence, or perhaps know that they're nearby
- before you can hear or see them? - All the time. Mother says
it's a gift that I have been blessed with.
Here is your room, gentlemen. Take as long as you need to rest.
My parents will meet with you afterwards,
to finalize the negotiations.
Your hospitality is much appreciated.
- Rest well. - I will.
- The Force is strong in her. - I know. I felt it when we
were fencing.
But it's too late for her to begin the training.
The Council has made exceptions in the past.
I'll speak to Master Joran Korn when we return.
You've fallen for the boy, haven't you?
I'm happy for you, but there is one thing you must know.
The Jedi... members of the Order are not allowed to get involved, romantically, at all.
Maybe it's better if you don't attend the finalizing
of the negotiations.
Your father and I can handle it on our own.
My dear, forget about him.
Falaish!
Could you please go and remind my wife about the meeting? She was last headed
- toward the Princess' quarters. - Certainly, your Grace.
Raven, how about you accompany her. You won't be missing much here.
Certainly, master.
Stay here.
Go and get my master!
The Queen is dead and the Princess is missing!
- Raven, stop! - Why? We don't have time for this!
There!
Stop right there.
Jedi scum!
Don't touch the princess.
I know your tricks. Sith.
You and your outdated Jedi Order, know nothing!
Time's up!
Master!
Arianna has always been strong. So if anyone could
survive this, it's her.
We will do what we can to return her safely.
But your Grace, please, do not let this interfere
with the negotiations.
You have received the demands of the Skenvi Empire,
but please... do not listen. We will get
- your daughter back. - I swear we will
return her. And kill the man
that did this.
The man you are seeking is named Lord Siege. He is an
ambassador of the Skenvi Empire. I wish both of you
the best of luck. And please bring my daughter back
safely. She is all I have now.
Come on.
And what's more, we confronted him on Coreign,
and found out that he is schooled in the ways of the Force.
A lone Dark Jedi, if we are lucky.
- But you don't believe so? - No. He disguised himself A lone Dark Jedi, if we are lucky.
- But you don't believe so? - No. He disguised himself
too well, fought too masterfully.
- He's a Sith. - This is dire news, indeed.
I will discuss this with the Council, but you must do everything that you can
to find out more about this man. Pursue him, rescue the princess,
if she is not sold or dead already.
But above all else, be careful. You might be
in more danger than you realise.
- What else is troubling you? - It's Raven.
He has become... emotionally attached.
Watch him then. Closely. His involvement with her
can be dealt with later.
For now, you must make sure that this quest of yours does not become an instrument of vengeance
- for him. - I agree.
- Contact me when you know more. - I will.
Chancellor Dorren, what can I do for you?
The Coreign queen has been murdered,
and her daughter kidnapped by the Skenvi
ambassador Lord Siege. I hold your Order
responsible for this disaster.
- Chancellor Dorren... - And I have ordered
a naval task force to search for the princess and bring her back to her father.
Your Jedi are to remain at Coreign
and leave this to the Republic.
Please, can we gag her again? Her screaming is
enough to give even womp rats a headache.
Not yet. I'd like to have a few words with the princess first.
I see that breaking you will take more than just physical pain.
The Force can do terrible things to both
mind and flesh. Twist you in ways you never thought possible.
But for now I will leave you with the threat of such agony.
Tell me, Princess: If I were to disable the binds and free you,
- what would you do? - I would kill you.
Such violence... such hate. What if I told
you that you can do that without even lifting
a finger? Kill me while still bound
to that chair? You, Princess, are strong in the Force. Very strong.
With sufficient training, even I would be hard-pressed
- to match you. - Is that what you want?
- To turn me into a Sith? - In time, yes.
But I think you will find your alternatives rather
limited in that regard. Not even your precious Jedi friends can
- save you now. - Liar! Raven will
- come for me! - Of course he will!
And when he does, we shall truly test the bounds
- of your resistance. - What are you talking about?
How do you think it will feel,
to watch as I break him?
To stand witness as I peel away, one by one, all the layers of his
sanity, and leave him a gibbering shell
- of what he once was. - No, you don't touch him!
What if I were to turn him
instead of you?
You've already suffered my betrayal,
and the consequent death of your mother.
But can you suffer his?
Can you endure treachery from the one you love the most?
You may gag her now, Sha'Tilk.
When the time comes,I shall have all of my
enemies sitting in the palm of my hand. When the time comes,I shall have all of my
enemies sitting in the palm of my hand.
Why do you still haunt me Tasia?
I'm no longer the man you knew.
That's the ship you're tracking.
The navicomputer is 90% positive
this is where they're headed, judging by their trajectory.
A space station? In what system?
It seems our boy is taking the Princess to Emperta.
It's a space station that operates
within the black market.
More specifically, with slave dealing.
We have to get there right away!
Thank you, Karus. Stay on course.
Sure thing.
You shouldn't worry. It clouds and
- distracts the mind. - I've tried burying
these feelings, but...
- They're overpowering me. - Then I think you should sit
- this mission out. - I will not stand by
and watch!
I am sorry, master.I did not mean
to shout.
Raven, I fear for you. Your feeling toward this girl
has clouded your judgment.
Your only concern should be about what helps
bring Coreign into the Republic.
But you are turning it into a personal quest for revenge.
You fear for the girl, and you're angry
at our inability to immediately rescue her.
You hate Lord Siege for what he's doing
to her, to you!
You hate him with a passion that
- threatens to consume you. - I've heard this all before.
Is wanting justice for what he's done going to lead
- to the Dark Side? - This is not justice that you want!
It's vengeance! And there's a difference!
You are an exceptional student, Raven. You have come
a long way since I took you as my Padawan.
But it still seems like you haven't
understand any of it!
Gentlemen. We'll be coming out of hyperspace shortly.
We will continue this discussion later.
Welcome to Emperta, Master Jedi.You won't find a more
wretched hive of scum and villainy.
This side of Hutt Space, at least.
Emperta Station, this is the light freighter Star Stream requesting
permission to dock.
Welcome to Emperta. We hope you will enjoy your stay.
I meant what I said earlier, Raven. If you get identified,
you will endanger Arianna's life.
The thing is, I will also decline. Our faces are much
too familiar, you see. You on the other hand,
are a complete stranger on Emperta.
You'll blend in with the depraved scum just as a regular resident.
If -and I say if- they try to market the princess as a slave,
this will roughly satisfy the coffers of the usual slave trader.
I will return with the Princess.
- I promise. - Try not to draw to much attention
to yourself. And Karus, be careful.
- What's your pleasure, sir? - I'll have a Tipsy Drink.
And a slave sale advisor whenever one's available.
A slave sale advisor? I think you got the wrong place, sir.
That's really too bad. I just love the smell of a
distraught young lady encased in chains. Don't you?
Ha'llo, good sir. There's a sale and you're invited.
- I don't want anything. - Awww, don't disappoint ol' Jimbo Ca'l, now.
He's got good stuff. Good stuff. Take this!
Still good FK-9... FK-89. Works without a body!
- Now, what do you think? - I don't want
- a protocol droid. - Everyone needs one.
- Will it get you off my back? - Yes. Nine republic credits.
The advisor receives you now.
- What is it that you are looking for? - Something specific.
I've got business interests that pay me good credits, as long as they
sate certain... urges. Female, definitely.
- Attractive. - You and the Hutts
both, my friend.
Where did a simple smuggler like you,
get a currency like this, if you don't mind me asking?
Let's just say that I've done some people a few favors.
And I do mind.
I don't have a lot of girls that's worth
this kind of credits.
How can I be sure you won't get me into trouble?
I... guess you have to trust me.
Follow me.
Are any of them to your liking?
Not bad, but not the right age I'm looking for. Meet me back
at the diner later.
We've been looking for you, Karusss Kahn.
I don't owe your boss anything.
Not you, human. But you know who doesss.
Yeah. And you can find her yourself.
Ssso little concern for your sssister? That's... sssad.
She had a contract. Debtsss to pay.
Debts that aren't mine.
You may not value family, human,
- but ssshe doesss. - Okay, okay, we'd only be...
No need to be violent about it, I'll come quietly.
You're coming with us! We would sssso hate to harm you,
but our lord did not ssspecify in what condition he wanted you.
As I said, not my debt.
It isss now.
- Yes, Karus? - Soran,
things aren't going so smoothly out here.
I'm sure she's up on this slave auction platform.
It's horrible, I know. We can only hope.
With the greatest respect... this makes
no sense, My Lord.
You put the Coregin princess up on a Slave auction.
What if she slipped out of our hands?
KNEEL!
The auction itself was fixed. I use her
to get the Jedi to come to me.
Get him out of here.
Next time, I won't be so lenient.
This is Sha'Tilk. She has what you are looking for.
- And what, precisely, is that? - An unbroken slave girl.
Go look elsewhere, then. The girl I have is... special.
- Bother someone else. - And by 'special' you mean expensive?
- Never touch me again! - W-why is she 'special'?
The girl's a force-sensitive.
Then price is no object. I have customers who would
sell their own children for someone like that.
Is she attractive? Young, but
- not a child? - All of that and more.
So you're interested?
Practically drooling.
Meet me at Port 12 in half an hour.
I'll have the girl waiting.
I've located the Princess. I'm meeting with the Skenvi
in half an hour for pick up and payment.
Be careful. Lord Siege will be nearby.
And if he discovers your true thoughts and intentions,
- then it's all over. - I'll do my best.
- This the girl? - Yes.
Oh that's electrical binds. She's not exactly the smartest.
Kept trying to escape.
- How much? - Fifty thousand.
I didn't pay half that much for
my first ship.
- Fifteen. - The girl's a
Force user. You can find a heap of scrap like
most of the ships docked virtually anywhere.
- Forty. - An untrained Force user.
- Twenty-five. - If she was
trained, we both would be dead by now.
Give me thirty thousand credits, and that's my final offer.
I can deal with that. I'll take her.
Good doing business with you.
He's bought the Princess. I'm monitoring their position
with the tracking device I planted on her.
Good. Alert me when he reaches his docking bay.
Princess Arianna, my name is Karus Kahn.
I'm accompanied by the Jedis, and I'm here to rescue you.
- Sire, they're in Docking Port 61. - Perfect. Lock down all
- ships in that docking bay immediately. - Yes my Lord.
Now we got them.
Sir, I see them! Stop right there!
- Squad 5, follow me. Squad 4 to hangar bay 61. - Yes, sir.
Stop, you're under--
Come on!
Hurry up, princess!
What are your orders, sir?
Stop them before they take off! Open fire!
Sir, they are fleeing from sector 14.
Defense system activated. Charge 80%.
90%. Cannons ready. Fire.
Target escaped, threat level zero.
You've fallen for the boy, haven't you?
Members of the Order are not allowed to get involved, romantically, at all.
My dear, forget about him.
Save me...
Are you okay?
- It stings a little. - You just have to learn
to detach yourself from it. When you can ignore the pain,
it all seems to go away.
I can't imagine a Jedi like you acting
as childish as me over such a
- small thing. - Jedi have years of training
to ignore pain.
But just between you and me, even a simple cut can drive
the strongest of Jedi insane at times.
Your parents must be so proud of you.
Actually, they don't know much
about me. I was taken from my home planet when I was
three years old, to become a Jedi Knight.
I haven't seen my parents since.
I plan on going back to my home planet after I become a full Jedi Knight.
I can't imagine being away from my parents
for that long.
That monster... He murdered my mother.
He tortured me. He said he would...
It's alright. He's gone. You'll never
have to see him again.
Never again...
No. He's coming.
What was that?!
Our friends are back, and they're not too happy
with us tricking them.
Faster, we should be gaining on them!
Why haven't we jumped to lightspeed yet?
I need to work on the coordinates a little bit more.
- Can you lose him? - Maybe. There's an
asteroid field up ahead. We can take cover there.
Faster!
You can't possibly escape, Jedi. Would you throw away the lives of the Princess
and your smuggler friend just for a chance
- to save yourself? -You'll never have the Princess, Sith.
If you want her, you'll have to get past me first!
Buckle yourselves in.
This may get bumpy.
Leave this to me!
What are you doing?!
- Okay, let's go to lightspeed. - Not quite yet.
The boy again.Always the boy...
I got a feeling that you were piloting, Raven. That was... what's wrong?
Siege... he's dead. It's all over and I
never even saw him.
Revenge is never as satisfying as we believe
it will be, Raven.
You think it ends a conflict, settles a score,
but in fact, it only internalizes it.
Take my advice and forget about it. If you don't, you will go on
hating him in the dark corners of your mind, simply because he denied you
- of your satisfaction. - Yes, master.
I will try not to dwell on it.
- Where's Coreign? - I don't know.
The ship just came out of hyperspace on its own.
Seems we exited prematurely. We're still a day away
from the planet.
That asteroid impact must have damaged the hyperdrive.
- Is there anything you can do to fix it? - Not until we reach
Coreign. I don't have the spare parts to fix this.
You did what you could. We'll simply have to wait.
Coreign Air Traffic Control, this is the light freighter
Star Stream. We have urgent business with
the King, and we require docking space immediately.
Coreign Air Traffic Control?
That's odd. They aren't responding.
I'll stay on the ship and wait. I doubt that I'll feel
too comfortable in a Palace, surrounded by royalty.
But if you could ask the King about a new
hyperdrive, though, I'd really appreciate it.
I'll ask.
Wait!
They don't seem to want us dead.
You won't win this time,
- Siege. - Oh, but I already have.
In a single blow, I have taken this planet
right from the Republic's grasp.
When the King signs our treaty of annexation, the Republic will be
powerless to act, and the Empire will have the advantage
it needs to win this war. Which brings me to a
point I've been meaning to make for quite some time.
Now that I have the King, I no longer need the Princess.
- Nooo! - Raven, no!
Get her out of here! Now!
I knew it. He just used a stun blaster.
You'll be okay.
Land the ship, we have to help them!
- Land this piece of rusted junk! - If we're going to go back,
may I suggest we sneak in through the back of the palace?
Assuming the Royal Guards are still alive.
- Land behind the Palace! - Yes, m'Lady.
- Have you seen the new speeder, 0513? - Yes, I've seen it. I heard it's--
Crappy armor...
Take this.
Come on, it's just around the corner!
- This may be a problem. - It's the Princess. Get her!
- Get down! - Don't let her escape!
Where did he go? Stop that Jedi!
My arm!
He's attacking the captain!
Thermal detonator is active!
We got you now.
You might need this.
Arianna!
Seal the prisoners in the holding cells.
Hey, watch it!
And so it ends, boy.
Or perhaps... so it begins.
My Lord! The ship is ready.
I only want what is best for her.
That's why we're making the request.
The Council has discussed the matter. It would be an honor if
Princess Arianna were to return to Yavin with us
to begin her training as a Jedi.
I sense your feelings. We cannot, and will not, force you to do this.
but we do believe that it would be in both hers
and the Republic's best interest.
My wife always had a feeling that Arianna was
meant for greater things then the crown,
but I always passed it off as nonsense.
You don't have to make a decision just yet.
If the Council believes that it is her destiny
to become a great Jedi, who am I to deny it?
It's her future, and if Arianna is
up to the challenge, she has my full approval.
When it comes time for me to step down,
Arianna must return to take my place.
Agreed.
By the power invested in me, and on behalf of the Senate,
I hereby welcome the planet of Coreign to the New Republic.
I hope it is everything you imagined it to be.
It's already far grander than I could have wished.
Thanks to the Republic, my daughter is safe,
and the people of Coreign need not fear
another era of tyranny.
This concludes the ceremony.
We wish the people of Coreign a glorious future,
but remind them that the present time is one of darkness.
We must all stand fast.
What will happen if my father agrees
- to the Council's request? - You will be trained as a Jedi
at the Yavin temple.
With you?
With me. I promise, I'll never let anything
happen to you again. Ever.
What's wrong? I thought
- you wanted this. - I'm a Jedi,
and soon, you will be one also.
Arianna, I want you more than anything in the galaxy,
but you're the one thing I can't ever have.
What if I lose you again?
Do you know what I would do
to get you back?
But we don't know what destiny has in store for us.
Only time will tell.