Ahsoka Tano wandered aimlessly down random streets of coruscant, she did not fear what dwelled in the shadows, for the force would whisper to her of any danger. For her entire life she knew who she was, who she was to become and do. She was supposed to be a jedi, a keeper of peace. But war has been raging for years, and the dark side of the force has come out of hidding for the first time in over a thousand years. the jedi had to for the first time in living memory become more than diplomats, they became warriors to protect peace, and everyone seemed to pick up on the irony.

nothing good comes out of war period, people of all walks of life were felling the effects, and for the leaders on both sides trust seemed to be in short supply. Ahsoka was so frustrated she wasn't paying attention to her surroundings. 'How could they betray me so easily though?' Ahsoka thought to herself 'the council has been trained since birth to trust their instincts to trust in the force to reveal truth' growing up she remembered the temple to be a place of much joy and happiness, to meet with friends after lessons and live lives as happy as the order would allow. but after years of war the smiles slowly disappeared replaced by sober stoic faces. it left her unnerved.

But that was in the past now, she reminded herself and she needed to start foraging her own future. All she had left in this world was the clothes on her back and some allowance she had saved in her account, she was now in survival mode, food, water shelter was now a top priority. here on Coruscant it would be difficult enough to get a well paid respectable job and the cost of everything was over-inflated by demand of everything it seemed.

she need to get of this planet and get a job, check. but what kind of job? droids did most of the labor jobs and the she did know some basics about mechanics, piloting and diplomacy. but her real strong suit was fighting, since the war was still raging perhaps she could still contribute. She eventually hunted down a holonet cafe, she sat down and started looking up military positions. For the most part she wasn't impressed. she could become an officer in the republic navy but she would have to go to the academy first, several republic worlds were enlisting anyone willing for their militias but she wasn't so sure. eventually she spotted an add for recruiting anyone to serve as a republic privateer. she did have a fair amount of experience in space combat and she liked the idea of a less formal environment. she felt the force in her chest give off a warm tingling feeling, she made her choice. Apparently a number of privateers started making a sort of base of operations on the world of Kashyyyk, she started hunting down any vessels going there within close proximity of her and soon found one.

it was an old freighter it turned out but the captain used droids for the work so he was willing to rent a old cabin for a few credits. as the ship exited off Coruscant and entered hyperspace she felt the chill of the unknown as she laid down to sleep for the voyage.

(Sometime later)

the old ship descended into the atmosphere and Ahsoka stood by the hatch ready for her new life to begin, she felt the ship touchdown and the door opened and the bright sunshine temperately blinded her. the droids started offloading the cargo and her eyes started to adjust to the light. What she saw before her was a large clearing a few dozen hastily made buildings made up the heart of the community, surrounding it were over a dozen small corvette warships as well as a dreadnought. on the outskirts was a republic corvette and a pavilion with clone troops standing guard at the entrance. from what she knew about privateers the were a step better than pirates, so she decided to head to what looked like a cantina to find an employer.

she entered and there was lively music playing a few people were at the bar and a few were playing sabacc as well as a few people occupying some booths. she was overall surprised at the relatively relaxed mood of the place. There was a female Biss tending the bar that took notice of her presence and asked "Can i help you?"

Ahsoka smiled "Hi, so are any crews hiring around here?" she asked hopefully

the biss woman smiled "Captain Joka and Captain Dubs are in the corner booth, you wont find much better around these parts" she said with a warm smile

"Thanks" she said and walked to the two men one was wearing a full suit of armor with a helmet next to his drink, the other was wearing a faded coat that used to be quite fine with light armor on the shoulder and arms

"What do ya need?" the armored one spoke, he was a large cathar with a deep gravely voice

"I'm just looking to join a crew" she replied

the other, a devaronian looked at her and his eyes lit up "Say now, aren't you the one from the news? the rogue jedi?

"a misunderstanding was all, but i'm not a jedi anymore"

the devaronian looked down with some sympathy in his eyes, the cathar on the other hand,

"join a crew you said? look my new friend my crew are with that dreadnought ya saw outside, we take only the biggest jobs and the pay speaks for itself, i can right now promise ya your own cabin as well as that old droid to wait on..."

"now wait just a minute you simple minded brute! are you really so short sighted? shes should be more than just another one of our own, i say we make her a partner"

"A partner in what exactly" she butted into the arguement"

"this war is a huge untapped money pit for those who have resources, war has forced many to become refugees, were starting a little settlement for those without homes, farmers as we speak are making their homes and planting on open clearings and tending their stock soon they will need wares and we can invite craftsmen, a small tight nit community for those who have had hardships to finally settle down, a new beginning."

"the two of us own a lot of this land and have made friends with the wookies, we fund the farmers with are surplus and they repay us with theirs. everybody is happy."

she looked at the devarodian "So what do you have in mind?"