"I would happily volunteer for any of these assignments, particularly those where mediation is needed. However, with our friend and former Jedi Darwin still on the loose, and having failed once to stop him myself, I implore the Council to understand that I feel a personal responsibility to him and those whom he's killed to capture him, and with your understanding and permission I would like to resume my investigation."

"It's my belief that Darwin may be on either Malagarr or Lehon, and I feel that if I confront him alone, I can bring an end to his rampage and return him to the Academy, with force or otherwise. What to do with him when he has returned, and what to do with Havoc now that he has been retrieved, is of course a matter for the Master's judgment. But I feel that this long conflict with Darwin is nearing its end, and should I return to the Academy in the coming week, I would be quite willing to take on any of the assignments that good Master Ky-Nomi has raised."

Jace Varitek
Manager/Administrator from January 2003 to Present
My recent posts here, pre-2009 archives here

"When my information changes, I change my opinion. What do you do, sir?"
—John Maynard Keynes

Furthermore, a dancing Wookiee:

But unto the matter at hand. I see no reason; nor have any qualms, with sending Jedi Knight Jaden Emmangan to Mon Calamari to aid the Quarren miners. However, with relation to Jedi Knight Jace Varitek do I draw some qualm. My only regret is that so few Jedi exist to fulfill our capacity; and I agree with Jedi Master Raztlain Alies that we can not send out Council members out, but it is to be expected. While I do not wish to see Jedi Knight Jace Varitek taken away from these petitions, I believe that Darwin Sky presents a unique problem for the Jedi Order.

The Chief of State has done well to brush aside the remarks and criticisms of members of the New Republic Senate, but the fact remains that we are being held accountable for failed teachings," his scales seemed to riffle with momentary irritation; he clearly didn't think that the Jedi Order was failing in it's capacity, "and as such, the New Republic is infringing upon the Jedi Orders sovereignty in demanding the trial of Darwin Sky. This is not to say that I do not think he would have faced trial, but the Jedi Order has lost face due to this, Representative Drayson Loran and the Outlying Shipping Corporation, simply by the New Republic having to strong arm the situation.

We intended to cooperate with the New Republic to bring Darwin Sky to justice, I do not see why there had to be a clear establishment that we would lend aid in a matter that should be handled by a Jedi. Thereby, I firmly believe that Darwin Sky should be brought to justice by a fellow Jedi Knight to assure the Republic that we are not inept mystics," the anger was evident in him now, "and I support Variteks bid to finish the job."

Evident as it was that Malius Ky-Nomi was upset over the Republics transgressions, it seemed that his anger was getting the best of him when he didn't even pay attention to appropriate rank and name when listing Jedi Knight Jace Varitek. Then again, his mind was elsewhere, and while his eyes betrayed his anger, his breathing began to relegate itself in an attempt to calm himself down.

“No Master Malius, we are no more servants to the New Republic than to the Remnant, we are the servants of the Living Force and where she beckons so shall we go. But I hearken to your query and similarly understand, for I too wish to see the rift between out two entities healed. Perhaps that is our legacy my old friend,” he said so quietly he might have been talking to himself. “To mend the wrongs of old…”

He fell silent again and his head drooped ever-so-slightly, he studied his hands on his lap for long enough that he could have been mistaken for sleeping, but suddenly his head snapped up and the fire was in his eyes again. “But,” he said swiftly, “on to the matter at hand. I agree with Jedi Knight Varitek, it should be he that finishes what he started, but I wonder if alone is best?" He let the sentence hang in the air for Jace to answer. After a brief pause he turned to the other youth.

“And Jedi Emmangen, are you likewise ready to take on this burden?” His questions were neither angered nor obnoxious; again it was all open curiosity, almost like a child asking questions of his mother. Once again without waiting for an answer he returned his attention to Malius.

“Ah old friend, would that this were a simpler time, but alas we do not choose the time for our lives, it is chosen for us and we are left to make the best use of it. It is my belief that the Jedi are stretched too thin, we must recruit and I fear that the only way is to ask for aid, will you not talk to the Chief of State? I am afraid that my contacts within the Senate are far less powerful and all too less likely to listen…”

"But I do feel that time is of the essence," he stressed. "If I am to proceed, I would ask to take my leave of you and depart within the hour."

Jace Varitek
Manager/Administrator from January 2003 to Present
My recent posts here, pre-2009 archives here

"When my information changes, I change my opinion. What do you do, sir?"
—John Maynard Keynes

Furthermore, a dancing Wookiee:

Then again, perhaps Malius had been reading too much on Echuuunism, and some of the much more recent writings of Yoda before his death. Shaking his head, Malius was already calm again, exhibiting a sense of serenity and collectiveness that only Raztlain could attain so well. Still, the Jedi Master was a skilled politician as well as Jedi, and his ties to Fitzgerald could come in handy--provided the Chief of State was not deposed of.

A smile spread across Malius' lips as he glanced at Jaden, truly surprised that the Jedi Knight had the audacity, and the cunning, to speak up on a matter that was infront of the Jedi Council now, and not for under privy by outside scrutiny. Still, such brawn was something that implied alot about the individual, and that told Malius a great many things about this Knight. He was headstrong, not tactful, but prone to action rather than deliberation. He would make a fine candidate for the Amphi-Hydrus problem.

"Jedi Knight Jaden Emmangan you are dismissed to the Calamari System, your mandate clearly offering you Jedi judisdiction over Dac," this meant that for the duration of the mandate, Jedi Emmangan was the leading Jedi in the Calamari System, acting as a liason between the Order and the indigenous of the planet, "you are to meet with Captain Tian of the Mon Calamari Naval Defense Group, she will give you a brief tour of the Alopia Rift before showing you your quartres. The dockmaster has already been informed of your departure and you are free to go.

Jedi Knight Jace Varitek, you are dismissed to the planets of Malagarr or Lehon, with a mandate of seize and retrieve one Former Jedi Darwin Sky. We, as members of the Council, implore you to use whatever peaceful means you have to bring young Darwin back to the lightside, but similarly caution you that a Dark Sider is a dangerous tool in the galaxy, a tool best left in Jedi Hands, or no hands at all." Malius was staring at Jedi Knight Jace Varitek now. His eyes were pure black, and the intensity of the stare often made padawans nervous. A side effect, unfortunately, to be the hideous alien creature he was. Though most knew him for his compassion.

"Jedi Knight Saga Bek, with regret the Council must decline your offer to aid Jedi Knight Jace Varitek; it is the belief of this Council that their are too few of us, and these petitions must be taken care of if the Jedi Order is to serve the force. However, your unique abilities of foresight with the force make you the ideal canditate for the Ryyk Nebula. Though strictly a mediation role, we, members of the Council, find this the idea situation for you."

Malius fell silent again, letting Raztlain take the lead on the proceedings from here; though Malius made note of Jaden and Jaces departure when they did indeed leave.