Fade into space from last scene. Title card rolls.
"It has been ten years since Vulcan Gunner was expelled from the Jedi Order. He and Solin Malice have had little contact due to Solin's order from the Jedi Council. Solin, now a Jedi Knight, has taken an apprentice of his own, Keira Port. Keira is strong in the force and is a deadly lightsaber opponent.
Meanwhile, the Naboo Invasion investigation has finally revealed who invaded the planet. The planet Malastare, who unbeknownst to the Jedi are under the influence of the Dark Side of the Force under the direction of a former Jedi, invaded the planet, taking over its laws and customs. Naboo has put up a tough resistance, crushing many important figures of Malastare. Supreme Chancellor Verna von Croy has dispatched Solin and Keira to the blockade to negotiate with the Malastare leaders and put an end to the conflict…
Int. - Jedi Cruiser - Space
The Jedi Cruiser carrying Solin and Keira is heading toward the Blockade. The blockade ships look like a crossover of a very early Imperial Star Destroying and a Trade Federation battleship. Solin and Keira are standing behind the crew with their hoods on their cloaks up.
Solin Malice
Captain.
The Male Captain answers
Captain
Yes sir?
Solin Malice
Tell them we wish to board as soon as possible.
The captain flips a switch. The Commander of Malastare, Silas Nute', appears on the view screen.
Captain
With all due respect for the leaders of Malastare, the ambassadors for the Supreme Chancellor wish to board immediately.
Silas Nute'
Yes, of course. As you know our blockade and invasion here is perfectly legal, and we'll be happy to receive the ambassadors.
The Jedi Cruiser flies toward the biggest of the blockade ships. Slowly, it lands in the hangar. Cut to the exit ramp where Solin and Keira, still hooded, disembark onto the hangar floor. A still, hooded figure clad in all black, with something covering his face greets them.
Greeter
I'm Xantos Inte' at your service ambassadors. This way please
Xantos leads the two Jedi to a room that looks like a meeting room. A table, lined with several chairs around it is all that sits in the room.
Xantos Inte'
We are greatly honored by your visit, ambassadors. Make yourselves comfortable, Commander Nute' will be with you shortly.
He exits, the door closes behind him. The Jedi put down their hoods and begin to walk slowly.
Keira Port
I sense something very dark, master.
Solin Malice
And what's that Keira?
Keira Port
I sense an unusual amount of fear on this ship. I also sense the dark side in that Xantos person.
Solin Malice
Good, my young apprentice. I sensed both of those as well; I was hoping you would too.
Keira Port
How do you think the Commander will deal with the Chancellor's demands?
Solin Malice
These people are cowards, I feel the negotiations will be short
Int. - Bridge - Space
Xantos has given his report on the ambassadors, concluding with the fact that he believes they are Jedi to Silas Nute' and Silas' Lieutenant
Silas Nute' (shocked)
WHAT? What did you say?
Xantos Inte'
I just told you, scum, the ambassadors are Jedi Knights I believe
Silas' Lieutenant
I knew it; they're here to force a settlement
Silas Nute'
Distract them while I contact Lord Nacluv
Silas' Lieutenant
Are you brain dead? I'm not going in there with two Jedi! Send Xantos.
Xantos looks up to the Lieutenant and raises his hand in a Force-Choke matter. The Lieutenant begins choking
Xantos Inte'
The commander told you to go. You will go, or feel the wrath of my master. He is not as forgiving as I am now GO!
He releases the Force-Choke. The Lieutenant gasps and staggers for a moment.
Silas' Lieutenant
Fine, I'll go.
Int. - Meeting Room - Space
Silas' Lieutenant enters the room with a tray of drinks.
Keira Port
Is it in their nature to make us wait this long?
Solin Malice
No, I sense something amiss about all this, but I don't know what it is.
Keira takes a drink. Solin holds up his hand shaking it as if he doesn't want one.
Solin Malice
No thank you. I need to meditate on this.
The Lieutenant nods and stands against the wall with the tray. Solin sits down on the floor, crosses his legs and closes his eyes.
Int. - Bridge - Space
Silas Nute', Xantos, and Silas' Assistant stand before the hologram of Lord Nacluv. He is a cloaked figure, with his hood concealing his identity. His voice is similar to Vulcan's.
Lord Nacluv
What is it?
Silas' Assistant
This game of yours has failed, Lord Nacluv. The blockade is finished; we dare not go against the Jedi.
Lord Nacluv
Commander, I don't want this stunted slime in my sight again.
Silas glares at his assistant until the assistant walks away. Lord Nacluv continues as if nothing happened.
Lord Nacluv
This turn of events is unfortunate. We must accelerate our plans. Begin landing the troops.
Silas Nute'
My lord, is that legal?
Lord Nacluv
I will have my friends in the Senate MAKE it legal.
Silas Nute'
And the Jedi?
Lord Nacluv
The Chancellor should have never brought them into this. Xantos, kill them, but be mindful; let them make the first move
Xantos Inte'
Yes, my master
The hologram fades.
Int. - Meeting Room - Space
Solin has remained seated, meditating. Keira is pacing the room and the Lieutenant is still standing against the wall. Solin's eyes suddenly open and he jumps up in a flash.
Keira Port
Master, what is it?
Solin Malice
I sense the Commander plans to kill us. We must stop him
Silas' Lieutenant
Not so fast
He pulls out a blaster. Solin raises his hand and Force-pulls the blaster out of the Lieutenant's hand. He waves his hand in a mind-trick gesture.
Solin Malice
You won't tell the Commander we are coming
Silas' Lieutenant
I will not tell the Commander you are coming
Solin Malice
You will leave this room and report to your station at once
Silas' Lieutenant
I will leave this room and report to my station at once
He leaves. The Jedi exit the room and run through a few corridors to the Bridge. They enter the Bridge.
Silas' Assistant
Sir! It's the Jedi!
Silas Nute'
What?
The Jedi approach him. Solin once again waves his hand in a mind trick gesture.
Solin Malice
You don't want to kill us
Silas Nute'
I don't want to kill you
Solin Malice
You will forget that you found us
Silas Nute'
I will forget that I found you
Solin Malice
You will let us leave in peace
Silas Nute'
I will let you leave in peace
Xantos approaches the Commander and hits him over the head.
Xantos Inte'
You fool! He's just using an old Jedi Mind Trick
Solin Malice
I sense the Dark Side in you Xantos
Xantos Inte'
Why wouldn't you? I'm a Sith Lord!
Solin freezes for a moment. Xantos laughs and draws a lightsaber from beneath his cloak and ignites a blood-red blade. Solin and Keira ignite their lightsabers, Solin's green, Keira's Blue. The Jedi and Xantos duel for a few moments. Xantos appears to have the upper hand until Keira kicks his lightsaber out of his hand and Solin Force-pushes him over. Xantos cackles
Xantos Inte'
You fools are not match for the power of the dark side!
He blasts Force-Lightning at the Jedi. The Jedi block with their lightsabers. Suddenly, there is a flash of green light and the lightning stops. Solin and Keira hold their lightsabers over a defenseless Xantos.
Solin Malice
Don't move! Now tell me, where did you hear the name Sith?
Xantos Inte'
It's whom my master calls the select few powerful beings in his army of Dark Jedi.
Solin Malice
And who is your master?
Xantos laughs.
Xantos Inte'
Don't worry, Solin Malice. You will find out soon enough.
With that, Xantos Force-pushes Solin and Keira back. He stands up and a red "Force field" type thing appears around him. In the next instant, Xantos is gone. Solin and Keira de-activate their lightsabers.
Solin Malice
Damn, he used Force-Apparition. He could be anywhere in the galaxy by now.
Keira Port
Now what do we do Master?
Solin Malice
We've got to get down to Naboo, get the King off the planet and get him to Coruscant to speak with Chancellor von Croy.
Keira Port
But what about the crew here, they just heard your plan.
Solin Malice
Leave that to me. Commander Nute', you will give us permission to use a transport to get down to the planet.
Silas is still under the influence of the mind trick.
Silas Nute'
You may use my personal ship; it's in the hangar where your ship was before I destroyed it.
Solin Malice
Thank you, Commander. Now that that's taken care of…
Solin suddenly uses the Force in such a way that knocks over everyone on the ship. Everyone but he and Keira are knocked unconscious.
Solin Malice
There. I just gave them a memory wipe, now they will have no memory of us being here and will wake up remembering that the invasion is still to take place. I only hope we can get the King before that happens.
With that, he and Keira run to the hangar and board Silas' ship. They enter the cockpit with Solin at the controls. The ship takes off and heads toward the planet. Camera faces Solin and Keira as he speaks
Solin Malice
Well, at least the negotiations never took place, so we didn't fail in doing them. All that's left now is to get the King
Keira Port
I have a bad feeling about this.
After she speaks, camera switches to angle behind the ship flying towards the planet. Pan over to next scene and next chapter.