Chapter 6:

Spock vs. Jango Fett

Just before Spock and Kenobi left for Kamino, Picard called Worf into his ready room on the Bridge. "Mr. Worf, I'm ordering a covert operation on Tatooine. I want you to take with you your best men in security. Take Anakin's mother to a starbase in Federation space." "You would ask me to return to our galaxy?" "Yes, Lieutenant, but before you do that, I'd like to consult the Klingon Empire. Bring whatever warriors you can think of and bring them here. I've that the Sand People are vicious creatures. I'm not entirely sure how your men will do, even with phasers. Take your native weapons with you, as well.. Annihilate that species."

"Aye, sir. Request permission to take a shuttle craft." "Granted, Mr. Worf. First, the Klingon homeworld, then back here and set a course for Tatooine." "Aye, sir." Worf turned toward the door, "And Mr. Worf?" Worf turned, and Picard stood, "This conversation never took place and this operation will not be put on record." "Understood." "Dismissed."

Spock and Obi-Wan were approaching the shuttle bay and Obi-Wan saw a ship. "What is that?" "That, Mr. Kenobi, is my ship. It is called the Jellyfish. Please, come aboard." As they entered, the computer recognized Spock's bio-signature. "Welcome back, Ambassador." "Computer, please set a course for the planet Coruscant." "Acknowleged." Obi-Wan looked at him, "Why Coruscant?" "I would suggest you pilot your own ship and you lead the way. Based on your information, you would know where to look far better than me." "Right."

They arrived on the planet, "You know where your ship is?" Kenobi said, "I can contact my astromech droid and have him pilot the ship automatically to our location." Obi-Wan got out his comlink, "R4, if you read me, pilot the ship to the south landing pad." R4 gave a few beeps. Within seconds, the ship was landing on the South side of the temple landing area. "You lead the way, Mr. Kenobi and I will follow. I will have more instructions once we land on Kamino." "Yes, Mr. Ambassador."

Obi-Wan boarded his ship, turned off auto-pilot and led Spock and the Jellyfish to Kamino.

Meanwhile, Worf found himself back in Federation space and said to the Computer, "Computer, set a course for Qo'noS, maximum speed." "Acknowledged, we will arrive in 4 hours." "Open a channel to the Klingon service network." "Channel open." "This is Worf, son of Mogh. Calling all warriors of the Klingon Empire. I request a group of ten warriors to accompany me in a glorious battle." Just then, Martok, the Chancellor, said, "Worf, my friend. The Empire is pleased to hear from you. We will send a fleet to your coordinates." "Chancellor, this mission must be kept confidential, by order of Captain Picard." "Acknowledged." Martok ordered his ship, the IKS Rotarran to Worf's location. After a brief meeting, the crew of 11 got underway, back to the Vortex, back to the glorious battle that awaited them on Tattooine.

Spock and Kenobi make their way to Kamino. "There it is, R4, our missing planet Kamino." He opened his comlink to Spock, "Ambassador, we have reached Kamino." "I see the planet, Kenobi. I would ask that you stay in orbit. I alone will go to the planet itself to see about this bounty hunter." "What if you're attacked?" "Then I will call for you; not before then." "Of course, Ambassador. Captain Picard has suggested I trust your judgment." "And my logic." "Well, may the Force be with you."

Spock landed the Jellyfish on the nearest platform. The planet continually rained. Spock exited the Jellyfish and notice another ship landing. "Might be a visitor," he thought to himself.

He entered a doorway and Taun We approached. "Master Jedi, welcome to Kamino. The Prime Minister is expecting you." Spock let down his hood, "I am not a Jedi. I am Ambassador Spock of Vulcan, from an unknown galaxy. The person you are seeking, I've asked to remain in orbit. I am here on behalf of no one, but one crew and that is the crew of the Enterprise. I am here solely for the purpose of finding the bounty hunter that was on Coruscant some weeks ago. I wish to bring him to justice." "I see, perhaps the Prime Minister will see you and assist in your search." "I must also mention that I saw a ship landing in the platform to the right of my platform. May I inquire if you are expecting other visitors?" "We have a resident living here as a base of operations. His name is Jango Fett." "I will require that I see him right away."

Taun We escorted Spock to Jango's quarters. "Boba, is your father here?" "Yep," said the young boy. "May we see him?" "Sure." Boba looked suspiciously at Spock. "Dad, Taun We's here." Spock pushed a button on his comlink.

Obi-Wan was alerted by a beeping sound. "That must be our cue, R4."

Obi-Wan landed and made his way to Jango's quarters.

Spock saw a uniform and then saw the man, Jango Fett. Spock turned toward the Kaminoian, "I require your dismissal at the time, this will be a private conversation. My Jedi friend will be arriving, show him to this location." "I would be happy to do so, Ambassador."

"Welcome to Kamino. I don't think we've met." Spock turned to Jango, "No sir, you have not. I am Ambassador Spock of Vulcan, and I am here to ascertain the truth behind the attack of a Senator from the planet Naboo. The assassin you assigned was killed just before capture and the weapon came from this planet." Just then, Obi-Wan entered the quarters. "I got your signal, sir." "This is Jango Fett." Motioning to Obi-Wan, Spock said to Fett, "This is the Jedi who was expected here. For what purpose were you or the Kaminoians expecting him?" "To see the army for the Republic." Obi-Wan asked, "Ever made your way as far as into the interior of Coruscant?" "Once or twice." "Recently?" "Possibly." Spock said, "He's hiding something." Spock went to him and placed his hand on Jango Fett. "My mind to your mind, my thoughts to your thoughts. Our minds are one." Spock saw what he needed to see. "You are the assassin's manager and the bounty hunter called to assassinate a Senator from Naboo." "I won't say anything." "Right now, I have sent a signal to the Enterprise and they are on their way here. Once in orbit, we will be transported to their brig. Once there, you will tell us everything, including who hired you."

Picard was signaled from the Bridge, "Captain, we have a priority one communiqué from Ambassador Spock." Acknowledged. Picard exited his Bridge. "What is the message, Mr. Carson?" The tactical officer answered, "It's a set of coordinates. A planet called Kamino." Picard looked forward, "Helmsman, lay in a course from those coordinates and engage at warp 9." "Aye, sir."

The Enterprise made it's way to Kamino. "Picard to Ambassador Spock." Spock answered, "Now, Enterprise." Picard looked at his ops officer, "Mr. Data, energize." "Aye, sir." Just then, Jango, Boba, Spock and Kenobi were transported to the Brig. "Engage the forcefield," Spock ordered. Jango Fett, "I demand a representative, now!"

Picard entered, "Well done, Ambassador Spock, Mr. Kenobi." Spock: "Captain, right now I ask that we return to Coruscant. Mr. Data, please inform the Senator that we will be arriving on Coruscant and ask that the Senate allow us to speak before the Congress." "Yes, Ambassador. Captain?" "As ordered, Commander." Data left the Brig area. "Captain, any news from Worf?" "None yet, Ambassador."