Death of the Sith

Chapter 5: Jedi Matters

At the main conference at the SGC, Master Tumok Brugnat, Master Vodo, Master Thon, and Master Sargon were discussing the issue of how they will deal with this cave that Teal'c and Master Bra'tac's team found.

"Tumok, I agree with you, we should approach this place with caution, but if we send a big army out there Emperor Palpatine could sterilize the area. Since General Davis has several of his SG teams watching the planet, they had no visitors there. That tells me he doesn't know about this place," Sargon said.

"That is true, but I'm sure he'll once we adventure down there."

Master Thon asked, "What makes you sure of that?"

"If I was in his position, I would monitor everything my enemy is doing. Surely he has scouting parties looking for a way to help defeat us."

"Since he has been building this army of his before the Clone Wars. Certainly, he wouldn't have any scouting party finding means to use against us."

"Tumok, I respect your military knowledge. I've read a good many if not all the reports of your military history and being a great Jedi Knight. I also know that you have been fighting very hard on behalf of Earth these past years." Sargon reinstated, "I trust your judgment. It still concerns me about the safety of our mission, so I'll talk with General Davis about having his SG teams monitor the place while we're doing work there. Since they have been there for some time, Emperor Palpatine should know something different is going on."

"That should be enough to protect our butts if someone wants to attack us."

As Ituor walked in he said, "Just in case he is monitoring Jedi activities, there should be only three or four Jedi Knights at a time. Mostly, there should be only droids to see what is in that cave."

"We have talked about that earlier. We think Jedi Knights should do this. Droids can't use the Force to find things buried. If the ancient Jedi had hidden things to keep the Dark-side from finding, simple maintenance droids won't find them. Since many of the Jedi Knights of Earth are ready to do Jedi business, then we can have them search for what they can find in this cave," Master Vodo said.

Ituor thought about it for a moment. "Earth has been ready to do something since we have saved them from the destruction with the Death Star. With less experienced Jedi in the cave, it could keep Emperor Palpatine from sensing them with the Force." Before they adjourned the meeting, he told everyone he had just talked with Master Bra'tac; he will help us in the search for the other cities of the Jedi throughout time and space once we defeat the Emperor.

"I'm happy to hear that. I have great respect for him. In all, he has been through, he has held on to great integrity and honor. It would be an honor to have him on our side," Master Vodo replied.

"He's a great man. Earth has been in good hands because of people like him. If it wasn't for him, I don't think Teal'c would have been a part of SG1 so long ago. We Jedi will need many people like him when our battle with Palpatine... finally ends."

Master Thon stated, "Even though we'll put him out of action in our reality, he still is the Dark-side of the Force. There is no telling what challenges everyone will be facing. He could be just as dangerous."

"I don't think so. If Bodo Baas told our six Jedi so much about defeating him and keeping him from manifesting as a human, then it might not be that dark."

"I'm hoping you are right," Master Vodo replied.

"I know I am. I can feel it," As Ituor took his seat at the conference table, he stated, "as far as exploring this cave that Teal'c and his team found, I don't think we will find anything much at first. I think droids should explore the cave in case of anything that could be harmful to any living being."