The New Jedi Knights

Chapter 7: Jedi Knights' Past, Present, and Future

For a few minutes, everyone was quiet. They all knew that they would have their hands full until they put an end to the Emperor's evil plans. Ituor broke the silence. He said, "Before we deal with him again, we need to gather more help. I'll contact Telyr Zamau. For the time being, Ben and Emily need to keep up with their Jedi training. That even includes you, Jack. I see you can be a great Jedi yourself, one day. Samantha, I believe that you should be the one to train him. I know that you stated that you'll train your Father, but he can resume his training on Earth. I know that we'll need every Tok'ra as Jedi Knights before we're through with this whole mess."

After he got through speaking, all five of them went to the training room onboard the ship. As they were walking to the training area, Brandon did not have to use the Force to see what Ben, Emily, and Jack had on their minds. When they reached their destination, he suggested that they all meditate on the events. They all sat in a circle with their legs crossed. "Remember, try not. Do or do not, there is no try. Open your mind and concentrate. Ben and Emily, you could contact me on the cruise ship at a long distance. Use that same concentration here now and anytime you use the Force. Everyone must concentrate without distractions."

After a short time, they heard a voice.
It said,
"Welcome all. I have been expecting you since the beginning of the Jedi Order.
Welcome Master Jedi Brandon Bowers, welcome Master Jedi
Samantha O'Neill, welcome Jedi Apprentice Ben, Emily Aaron, and
welcome Jedi Apprentice Jack O'Neill.
I am the one who sacrificed himself into the machine of the Light-side of
the Force. My name is Bodo Baas; I am a Krevaaki. The reason for me
being the gatekeeper of the Jedi Holocron is that I am the keeper of the
Light-side of the Force. I am talking to you now because I know what
has been happening with all of you lately. You are right, Master Jedi
Brandon Bowers. The Emperor is the Dark-side, as I am the Light-side.
When the first Jedi Council found out that the Emperor sacrificed himself,
we knew one of us had to do the same."
[NOTE: as I have said before, there is more to the Force. What you are reading now, think of it as a parable. There is more to what Bodo Baas just said. As you read each story, you will learn more and more, but for now, this is what you will get.]

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Bodo Baas was an ancient Jedi Master who lived thousands of years before the Skywalker saga, during a time when the galaxy was still grappling with the early conflicts between the light and dark sides of the Force. He was renowned for his profound insights into the Force and his ability to navigate the complexities of balance and harmony within the galaxy. His name became legendary, primarily due to the creation or stewardship of a remarkable artifact known as the Jedi Holocron of Bodo Baas.

This holocron, imbued with the Force, served as a repository of teachings, philosophies, and histories of the Jedi Order. It was a treasure trove of ancient knowledge, meticulously preserved to guide future generations of Jedi in their pursuit of understanding and mastery of the Force. The wisdom of Bodo Baas was not lost to time but transcended the centuries, reaching the hands of those who sought to uphold the Jedi legacy.

In the expansive legends of the Jedi, Bodo Baas's holocron became a symbol of enlightenment. It provided clarity and direction to those who found it, illuminating the challenges of maintaining unity and resisting the ever-present lure of the dark side. His teachings were revered, a testament to his dedication to the preservation of the Jedi way.

In the later years of the galaxy's tumultuous history, the holocron of Bodo Baas was discovered by Jedi seeking to rebuild the Order. Among them was Luke Skywalker, who, while navigating the ruins of an era, found guidance within its depths. The knowledge contained within the holocron became instrumental in shaping his efforts to restore the Jedi and ensure their survival in a galaxy that desperately needed them.