The Epic of Tartania

Collaboration with Candace Marie. The Mission to Tartania in 67 BBY brought new trials and new discoveries to all who survived it. Join Nioman Dokoora, Tyrone Dooku, Mace Windu, and T'ra Saa as they fight through what at first appeared to be a typical pirate mission but has now turned into a death trap. Can they overcome all adversity and emerge victorious? Read and find out!

The Battle of Tartania, told from the points of view of Nioman and Tyrone is now to be released as a stand-alone story. Told from four alternating and unique points of view readers will now be given the opportunity for exclusive content not before seen, a new look at the classic mission, and a retelling of all the old details. Now get a closer look at the mission as a whole, beginning, end, and aftermath. Don't miss it!

A/N: This story is about a mission featured in my Jedi Exile and Candace Marie's Transcending Tyranus. It did not take place in actual canon but is like it to us. This mission has become an iconic symbol of all our combined writing and is now brought together for one epic tale.

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Brought to you by Caleb's Fanfiction Creations

And by Candace Marie

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The Star Wars universe and characters are not ours but the story and several characters are.

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Now we proudly present:

The Epic of Tartania!

The two men stood, glaring at each other, illuminated only by the eerie glow of the blades they wielded and by a dim, flickering light hung loosely from the cavern's ceiling. Unspoken hostility rippled between them as they sized each other up.

"So your true colors come forth," purred the older, bathed in emerald light from his humming weapon, held ready at his side.

"You know nothing of me," spat the other, his enraged face cascaded in yellow.

"So you think," the older man continued, "but I can sense your anger, your hate, your loss, all of them controlling you. Yet, not from any feat of control but because of cowardice do you hold back now."

The younger man stiffened, his hand tightening on the hilt of his weapon. Part of him saw what his companion was trying to achieve but that part was not dominant. Years of pent-up anger, not just at the man facing him but of all he represented sprung forth, coupled with the excruciating loss. No rationality or serenity had any hold now and in one decisive instant his yellow saber lifted and his body tensed in a powerful leap, bringing his weapon down on the man who was now his enemy.

No Jedi training, no peace of the Force could prevent it. All emotional training, all reasonable judgment was abandoned as the two Jedi clashed. In the dark cavern, fueled by the Dark Side and by their own overwhelming emotions they fought. Two Jedi, two masters of the Force of of lighstaber combat now clashed.

And only one would emerge victorious.

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Chapter 1: An Ordinary Mission?

The Chambers of the Jedi High Council, 67 BBY

"It looks like we will have to take action against the Glorious Fist," said Master of the Order Tor Difusal with a resigned frown, "they have been far too active to be left alone any longer."

Neti Jedi Master and High Councilor T'ra Saa had seen this coming. The lest several weeks a pirate sect that called themselves the Glorious Fist had been plaguing all cargo along a wide range of mid rim Hyperspace lanes. In other words, usual pirate activity. Still, Master Saa felt uneasy about this one. It was like the Force was trying to warn her, letting her know that all was not as it seemed. However, none of the other Councilors seemed to share her feelings so she let them go unnoticed for the present, focusing on the other eleven masters who were carrying on conversation around her.

"I agree," said Master Oppo Rancisis, the Council's military tactician, "if we wait any longer we will have the Senate breathing down our necks over it."

"They wont be easy to find," said Master Ramo Batrorio, a newer addition to the Council, "we haven't yet discovered a planetary base for them and I don't think the Senate will be willing to commission the Republic fleet at this point."

"The fleet, of little help it could be," observed Grandmaster Yoda, "once learn of it, these pirates do, simply lurk out of sight they will, and avoid combat. No, a team of Jedi must be sent to discover the location of the pirates, they must be, and put an end to this turmoil, they must."

"Which means that our primary task will be to find this base," said Master Rancisis.

"That shouldn't be too hard," noted Master Difusal, "we already know the pirates are centered in the Tedraan Sector. As long as the investigation is handled correctly we should have little trouble finding the headquarters of this Glorious Fist organization. I would like to volunteer as leader of this investigation," he added, looking to Master Yoda in the seat directly right of him.

"Approve of this offer, I do," said the ancient master, "Master Difusal, lead the operation, you will, and accompany you, will Master Reesa Doliq and her padawan."

"Perhaps more Jedi should be sent," suggested T'ra. That nagging feeling she had experienced earlier was getting stronger and she couldn't ignore it anymore. She was glad that she was friendly enough with the other masters not to feel uncomfortable by this voicing of doubts none of the others appeared to share, "I sense something...unusual about this all. I think more Jedi should be sent, just in case."

Master Yoda frowned and the wrinkles that creased his forehead grew deeper, "hmm, yes, sense it now, I do. Something dangerous there is, lurking for those who undertake this mission. Fear, I do, that lives, lost will be."

"I for one don't sense anything out of the ordinary," admitted Tor, "but I trust your feelings. It seems we must be cautious in how we handle this."

"Yes, indeed," agreed Oppo, "even more so than usual. However, we cannot back down from our duties."

"I'll go," volunteered T'ra, "there may be a chance I can foresee any danger which could prove useful given the already heightened danger this assignment poses. Also, my padawan Mace has a good relationship with the other padawans who will be along."

Tor frowned, "I wasn't planning on taking my padawan on this assignment. It is too dangerous, Sora isn't ready."

"I think he is," argued T'ra, "the padawans are very powerful, all three of them, and they could use the experience. It is better for them to face something like this now under our watchful eyes than once they are forced into such trials as Jedi Knights."

"I see your point," conceded Tor, "but it could be dangerous having them all together. Especially Padawan Dokoora. He is...unstable sometimes."

"Yes, perhaps," said T'ra, "but he will be surrounded by masters and I for one can say that Mace has no such problems. In fact, his presence will be likely to calm Nioman."

"I agree with Master Saa," said Ramo Batrorio, "he has to be given some field testing and this is a perfect opportunity. And I know Reesa trusts him completely."

Yes, Nioman Dokoora. That boy had been such a source of concern for the Council since he became a padawan five years ago. No, even before that they had been watching him. He had so much raw talent but something felt off about him. He was so secretive around the Council, like he was hiding something massive. Even his master, Resea Doliq, had become slightly distant since becoming the boy's mentor. T'ra knew many on the Council were suspicious of Padawan Dokoora, feared him even, but T'ra was not like that; she always looked for the best aspects of people and unless Nioman did something to actually warrant distrust she wasn't going to give into the suspicion that most of the other masters entertained.

"One more, there should be," Master Yoda was saying, "a knight. Send Ty, we will."

"Ty? Oh, Knight Dooku," said Tor, realizing who the ancient master meant, "I agree. He is a great symbol and will be an excellent example for the padawans to follow. He will certainly be a worthy addition to this mission."

Tyrone Dooku. He was the prime example of what a young Jedi should be like. He was respectful, well-disciplined and an excellent swordsman. His execution of the now-rare Makashi form of lightsaber combat was flawless. At just twenty-two, everyone was saying that he was destined for the Council. T'ra thougth it was somewhat amusing at just how much the Council, Tor Difusal in particular, adored Knight Dooku though there was no denying the young man's talents, he was an exemplary Jedi. Perhaps so much praise could lead to an unhealthy amount of pride in him but T'ra hadn't seen anything like that yet so she didn't plan on worrying too much.

"It's settled then," said Oppo, "Masters Difusal, Saa, and Doliq, their padawans, and Knight Dooku will undertake this assignment. You should leave as early as tomorrow, we should not waste any time."

"Agreed," said Master Yoda, hobbling down from his chair, "inform Ty, I will."

"And I'll tell Reesa," offered Ramo, "and give Tyrone my greetings."

"Do this, I will," said Yoda, "and may the Force be with all who have undertaken this mission. Need its guidance, you will. Know that much, I do."

Yes, thought T'ra, there was no denying that. It will still so unclear what this mission would bring but it would not be the typical pirate clean-up. Something bad was going to happen, that had become quite evident. T'ra just hoped she could discover the source of this calamity before it hit them. She hoped bringing Mace along would not lead to his death, she didn't know if she could forgive herself for doing something like that, but the decision was made. And perhaps everything would go fine after all, as Master Yoda always said "always in motion, the future is", perhaps everything would be fine. But T'ra Saa very much doubted that.

A/N: First off, thank you so much for reading, I really appreciate it.

The next few chapters will be posted daily so keep an eye out for that.

Also, this should go without saying but I absolutely love reviews, especially constructive criticism. After all, I want to improve and I can't really do that if I don't know what I'm doing right and wrong.

As I said above, parts of this mission I will be portraying (not this chapter's contents though)are featured in my Jedi Exile and in Candace's Marie's Transcending Tyranus (can be found in my favorites) so if you like my writing it would be great if you checked those out as well.

And, one more thing, I also have a forum set up for discussion on mine and Candace's works (and other things) it's called 'Discussion for the World of Different Destiny and related stories' and can be found here: forum/Discussion-for-the-world-of-Different-Destiny-and-related-stories/149145/

Thanks so much for reading~Caleb.