Hunger.. (Male Darth Nihilus Reader x Star Wars The Clone Wars)

Return to Telos IV

[After the Battle of Christophsis. . .]

[A glimpse into the forthcoming narrative unfolds. With Nihilus now embracing a more assertive stance in his bid for dominion over the galaxy, he sets his sights on a pivotal move: seizing control of his own world. Why not return to the place where it all began? The epicenter of the impending apocalypse that where the Republic made a stand. It all revolved around Telos IV..]

In the vast expanse of wild space, Darth Nihilus' imposing Capital Ship, known as the Ravager, loomed ominously. While Malachor V served as the Sith Fleet's headquarters, the insatiable Dark Lord of Hunger hungered for more power. He harbored deep mistrust toward Sidious, yet recognized the necessity of executing the Sith Grand Plan: the annihilation of the Jedi. Standing aboard his formidable flagship, a vessel synonymous with death and devastation across countless worlds, Nihilus pondered his next move. Though he had once thrived without it for millennia, this time would be different.

He beheld the swirling mix of blue and green hues forming the distinctive orb of Telos IV. From orbit, the planet's surface revealed white peaks, catching his attention. "Telos IV," he murmured softly under his breath.

Nihilus declared, "Here is where it all began, at the end."

Zora inquired, "Telos IV, My Lord?"

Nihilus faced his apprentice, a shadow of contemplation crossing his features. "This is where it all unraveled," he confessed. "Where I came so close to obliterating the Jedi, only to be thwarted."

Zora: "By whom?"

Nihilus: "The one who they call, The Exile." The Dark Lord returned his gaze to the planet, it seemed alike to Taris. Visas Marr, as a spirit appeared beside him. "You wouldn't.. You wouldn't kill hundreds, thousands.."

Nihilus said nothing, other than, "Open a communication channel to Taris, obstruct all other communication when I give the word."

Sith Technician: "Yes, Lord Nihilus."

- Telos IV -

Modern-day Telos was very similar to Coruscant in its likelihood. Many of the buildings were restored since the days of the collapsing Republic hundreds of years prior. Agriculture and Wildlife bloomed on the other side of the planet, and the citizens were participating in their day-to-day lives with content, with the occasional smuggler appearances. The TSF (Telos Security Forces) would still be operative, working diligently to ensure peace, safety, and security to Telos IV.

Immediately, all broadcasting holo TV were focused on the Sith Lord, the haunting figure who seemed intimidating. Draped in tattered, black robes that billow ominously around him, he appears more like a specter than a man. Everyone stopped to see what was on the screen, including the TSF.

TSF Captain: "What in the blazes?"

TSF Soldier: "Sir, our communications are being jammed."

TSF Captain: "Impossible!" In truth, a Sith Assassin skillfully deployed multiple computer spikes, infiltrating various systems across the majority of Telos without detection. Despite their vigilance, the TSF module remained oblivious to his presence, allowing him to operate in the shadows undetected for months on end.

Nihilus addressed the citizens of Telos IV with an air of authority and menace. "People of Telos IV," his voice echoed ominously, "I come as a harbinger of what is to come. The Clone War has left devastation in its wake, tearing apart homes, families, and lives. In a gesture of goodwill, I offer myself as your protector. Surrender to my fleet, and I shall safeguard you. However, know that defiance will be met with severe consequences. Resistance will not be tolerated."