Chapter 1: Negotiations
A Republic Cruiser was making its way towards the planet Naboo, undergoing a blockade by the nefarious Trade Federation. 2 robed men were being brought to the blockade. "Captain." A robed man onboard said. "Yes, sir." The female captain said. "Tell them we wish to board at once." The robed man said. The captain entered a transmission with the Trade Federation's leader, Viceroy Nute Gunray. "With all due respect, the ambassadors for the Supreme Chancellor wish to board immediately." She said. "Yes, of course. As you know, our blockade is perfectly legal. I would be happy to receive the ambassadors." Gunray said.
The cruiser entered the lead ship, a Droid Control Ship, where it landed at the company of B1 Battle Droids and Vulture Droids. The robed men disembarked from the cruiser and were greeted through the blast doors by a silver-plated Protocol Droid. "I'm TC-14 at your service. This way please." TC-14 said, leading the robed men into a conference room. "We are greatly honored by your visit, ambassadors. Make your selves comfortable. My master will be with you shortly." And with that, TC-14 took her leave.
The 2 men removed their hoods, revealing themselves a Qui-Gon Jinn, Jedi Master of the Republic, and his Padawan apprentice, Obi-Wan Kenobi. "I have a bad feeling about this." Obi-Wan said, sensing something a disturbance the Force. "I don't sense anything." Qui-Gon said. "It's not about the mission, Master. Something…elsewhere. Elusive." Obi-Wan said. "Don't center yourself on anxieties, Obi-Wan. Keep your concentration here and now, where it belongs." Qui-Gon said. "But Master Yoda said I should be mindful of the future." Obi-Wan said. "But not at the expense of the moment. Be mindful of the living Force, young Padawan." Qui-Gon said. "Yes, Master." Obi-Wan said as they walked towards a window. "How do you think this Trade Viceroy will deal with the Chancellor's demands?" Obi-Wan asked. "These Federation types are cowards. The negotiations will be short." Qui-Gon assured.
Meanwhile, TC-14 made her report to Gunray. "What? What did you say?" Gunray asked. "The ambassadors are Jedi Knights, I believe." TC-14 said. "I knew it! They are here to force a settlement." Daultay Dofine said. "Distract them. I will contact Lord Sidious." Gunray said. "Are you brain-dead?! I'm not going in there with 2 Jedi! Send a droid." Dofine said, staring at an uncomfortable TC-14.
TC-14 came in with a tray of drinks to keep the Jedi distracted. "Is it in their nature to make us wait this long?" Obi-Wan asked. "No. I sense an unusual amount of fear for something as trivial as this trade dispute." Qui-Gon said. TC-14 offered the drinks. Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon accepted them as they waited.
