This is a selection of e-mail messages sent by Star Wars characters to each other.
The tale starts shortly after A New Hope, when Vader first became aware of a
powerful Force-sensitive, and proceeds to the end of Return of the Jedi, with several
major changes from the canon plotline.

Fanfiction-net formatting constraints have removed much of the formatting that I think
was an essential part of this story, incl. separators between messages and the e-mail
addresses (which I had worked on with loving care, heheh). I've been trying to replace
them but so far seems to be cleverer than me. You might consider going over to
bastcastle-net to read this story with all proper formatting.

From: Darth Vader (darthvader [at] thesith. gov)
To: Mon Mothma (peoples_mothma [at] calamari. org)

Mothma,

It has come to my attention that your band of rebels and traitors is harbouring
a Force user. I have you know that all Jedi have been proclaimed traitors and
State enemies by Imperial Decree No 4, dated twenty one years back and still
in force.

I must determine whether the Force-user you have among your ranks is a fully
trained Jedi. For this, have him contact me at the above address as soon as
possible. Should you fail to comply, you and your followers will be regarded as
Jedi or Jedi followers and treated correspondingly. I am convinced you see the
disadvantage of your common underedogs being caught in a Jedi fight.

Think of the number of casualties. Think of your people, Mothma, and make the
right decision.

Darth Vader

From: Mon Mothma (peoples_mothma [at] calamari. org)
To: Darth Vader (darthvader [at] thesith. gov)

Your message, dated 18.06.21, has been received. The matter will be given
due consideration.

Signed, Mon Mothma.

From: shooting_star [at] coruscant-freeservice. net
To: Darth Vader (darthvader [at] thesith. gov)

Mon Mothma showed me your message. I am the person you are looking for,
but I am not a Jedi. So there. No need to get your knickers in a twist.

Shooting Star

From: Darth Vader (darthvader [at] thesith. gov)
To: shooting_star [at] coruscant-freeservice. net

"Shooting Star",

It was wise of you to make yourself known. For this alone, I can safely promise
your friends will not be punished on account of you being a Jedi or a Jedi
trainee. However, if you truly care for your own life, as well as your friends,
you will henceforward refrain from snotty remarks.

Whether you are a Jedi or not, is for me to decide, as I am the only other
surviving Jedi at the moment. If it is established that you are not a Jedi, you
have the right under Imperial law to the services of an attorney in the judicial
proceedings (as you are still a rebel and a traitor), as well as other options that
may lessen your eventual punishment. All Jedi, on the other hand, are automatically
enemies of the state and as such deprived of those rights.

However, there have been certain developments that have opened up possibilities
which you, as a Jedi, would not have had before the destruction of the Imperial
battle station. If you turn out to be a Jedi, you will be contacted by me shortly.
Taking into account your youth, I may have a proposal for you, depending on your
worthiness. You might even find it interesting. You must believe me, young one,
I do not wish you ill, unless it becomes unavoidable.

In your reply, state your true name, age, place of birth, parents, and the name of
the person(s) who trained you, as well as the duration of the said training.

I must warn you, I will sense any untruth, and any attempt on your behalf to lie or
disguise the truth in any way will be treated as non-cooperation.

Darth Vader

From: shooting_star [at] coruscant-freeservice. net
To: Darth Vader (darthvader [at] thesith. gov)

I am prepared to answer your questions, even if only for the sake of my friends,
but if I do so, will you answer mine? There are some things I need to know, and
as the only Jedi, you are the person to ask.

S.S.

From: Darth Vader (darthvader [at] thesith. gov)
To: shooting_star [at] coruscant-freeservice. net

If I am satisfied that you have replied to my questions adequately, I will endeavour
to answer your questions, provided they are reasonable and do not concern any
state secrets or other confidential matters entrusted to me.

Darth Vader