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Obi-Wan stared out the ship preoccupied… his thoughts lingered on his father. Who was he? Why can't I see him… was it because of me? Young Obi-Wan was not very good at hiding his thoughts and Qui-Gon picked them up. He turned to the young boy " No, it wasn't your fault, your father had broken the code and the Jedi were not happy with him." Obi-Wan turned towards Qui-Gon with a small blush " I didn't mean to project my thoughts so loudly Master… You know you're like the father I never had… I shouldn't have such thoughts… I wouldn't want to fail you." Qui-Gon puts a hand to his chin, bemused. Interesting choice of words my son… I wish I could tell you the truth. "Padawan, sometimes you have to wait for the force to make some things possible. Remember until the possible becomes actual it's merely a distraction." Obi-Wan nods and looks at Qui-Gon. He moves from the window and sits at a chair on the ship. " So what about this mission, Master. What is our objective?" Qui-Gon smirks " Well, we have a space mining dispute… Not much… but some of the disputers are pod racers so maybe we'll stop and watch a race." Obi-Wan looks at him in confusion " What's Pod Racing, Master?" Qui-Gon sits down "Well, it's a sport… very fast very dangerous… Malastare is known for its Pod Racing." Obi-Wan continues to look at him in confusion. Qui-Gon watches as he ship lands on Malastare. Obi-Wan turns to a holo computer system " I am finding out about this planet, Master." As he opens the file on Malastare… it reads "

Malastare had a variety of terrains including forests, deserts, methane pools and rivers. This made the planet a favorite podracing location.

Podracing on Malastare

There, local and international stars such as the Dug Sebulba competed in events such as the Phoebos Memorial Run and the Vinta Harvest Classic. Malastare was also home to the fearsome Nexu.

History In 8,000 BBY, the Republic set up a small outpost on Malastare's eastern continent. Soon after, the Gran landed on and colonized Malastare. Conflict soon broke out between the Dugs and Gran, conflict that was eventually settled by the Galactic Republic in favor of the colonists. The Gran Protectorate became established circa 1,000 BBY as a consequence, and the Dugs were relocated to the western continent of their own planet. They were exploited and disenfranchized by the Gran colonists who ruled Malastare.

In the Republic, Malastare is represented in the Galactic Senate exclusively by Gran politicians such as Aks Moe, Ainlee Teem, Baskol Yeesrim, and Ask Aak. " Qui-Gon smiles "Yes, I see your thirst for knowledge is rival to my own." Obi-Wan runs off the ship, his lightsaber clangs off his belt and hits the ground. He turns around and reaches to pick it up but Qui-Gon beats him. He holds it towards "Padawan take better care of this weapon, it is your life, do you understand… If a jedi were to be caught in battle without this weapon, it would shame themselves and the council, you must think wisely before such actions are made. Combat is dangerous enough with a lightsaber, without it… Well let's just say I would pity that person emensly." Obi-Wan nods " O f course master, I am sorry… Master Yoda says I am too reckless." Obi-wan's choice of words bring Qui-Gon back to a discussion between Yoda, Dooku, and himself. "What have you to say about yourformer padawan, Master Dooku?" Dooku himself laughes " He's a growing man, he makes his own decisions, he is quite powerful, I believ him compitent" Yoda frowns " much to reckless is he, learn that from you he does." A call from obi-wan shakes his reverie.