Project Ares Gold Edition

Chapter 15 - Medically cleared

Republic Military Complex - Coruscant

After randomly appearing on an isolated Republic medical outpost, Chief was rapidly given an executive escort back to Coruscant once the medical personnel found out who he was. Upon his arrival, Chief was ushered into one of the briefing rooms to get debriefed on his prolonged mission. Administering the debrief was Admiral Tarkin alongside Commander Fox, who was only there in a supervisory role.

Following his recount of events, with the exception of his encounter with the Nightsisters and the intel he got on Ventress, Chief waited and listened as Tarkin explained what was going to be happening to him to make sure he was still fit for duty. Insisting that he proceeded to the Jedi Temple to make sure no diseases, parasites or magics were being carried around. Chief acknowledged the assignment before asking where Blue Team was.

With some hesitance, Tarkin explained that due to the ARC troopers' insubordination, lack of respect and the teams' inability to perform optimally without the Chief, they had been disbanded and sent back to their respective units. Requesting that they be brought back to the R.S.A, 117 was disappointed to hear Tarkin's blatant refusal because apparently 501st was currently deployed on a critical mission to the mid-rim and the ARC troopers were on a covert rescue assignment on the CIS prison world of Lola Sayu.

Finishing off the debrief, Chief left for the Jedi Temple in silence, fairly certain that the admiral got the memo that he was not happy with the outcome of their conversation. "Commander Fox, I want you to trail the Master Chief while he is still on Coruscant. I want to make sure that he doesn't become a potential threat to the R.S.A."

"Sir?" The clone commander asked in confirmation, this type of order wasn't something new for him but he still wanted to make sure he understood the task correctly. Both the Chancellor and Admiral Tarkin had given similar orders before, mostly regarding other high-end officials like senators and people of immense wealth. But this was the first time he had ever been asked to conduct surveillance on a Republic military asset, specifically a fellow soldier. "You heard me commander, I expect a report on my desk regarding the matter in two days."

"Sir, yes sir." Fox replied emotionlessly, though behind the helmet and cooperative voice Fox was deeply reluctant about carrying out this order. After being dismissed, Fox contacted Captain Fordo, picking up the call after the second beep, Fordo asked his superior officer what needed to be done. "Captain, I need you to transfer me your best urban scouts. I have a mission for them, strictly off the records."

"They'll be in briefing room Delta 32 in 20 minutes."

"Thank you Captain, Commander Fox out."

Jedi Temple - Coruscant

Getting off at the Jedi Temple, Chief walked straight to the medical wing and informed them of the nature of his visit. Rapidly getting ushered into a private room, Chief was left alone while the team of Jedi healers got prepared to examine him. Guessing where this was going, Chief quickly inspected the room for any cameras or microphones, crushing all the smaller sensors that may get a trace of what was going on inside.

As the door opened, Chief watched as Jedi Master Rig Nema stepped inside alongside three other doctors with a datapad on each on of them. Asking Chief to tell her exactly what happened so that she could make a prognosis, 117 asked that the three other healers step outside while he briefed Master Neema on what happened. Giving an affirming nod to her team, Master Neema sat down on a chair whilst Chief kept standing. Asking that this information be kept off the records, Chief gave the Jedi Master the full story, including the parts he left out with Tarkin.

Stroking her chin, Master Neema thought long and hard, from the little bit she knew about the Spartan's physiology, he should be immune to those types of effects. However, she did not know nearly enough to be able to make a proper conclusion. "Master Chief, would it be possible for me to remove your armour and get a full-body scan. That way I can make an informed assessment on your physical state and get you back on active duty."