Coruscant – Jedi Temple, Hall of Reflection
A storm brewed within the Force.
Master Mace Windu sat cross-legged beneath the translucent kyber canopy in the Temple's high spire. The meditation chamber, normally quiet, now vibrated with unrest.
He exhaled.
"You feel it too," said Yoda from across the room.
"Something wrong, there is."
"A void," Mace said slowly. "Not darkness. Not even cold. Just... nothing."
A holographic comm flickered into view.
Jedi Master Ki-Adi-Mundi's voice cracked through.
"Knight Elaris Tane has fallen. Her Padawan has been recovered. He claims the attacker left no trace in the Force."
Yoda narrowed his eyes.
"Impossible, this should be."
"And yet," Mace said, standing, "the Force is silent around the Outer Rim."
Obi-Wan Kenobi entered the chamber moments later, Anakin trailing him—taller now, more attuned, eyes sharp.
"You called us?"
"You're going to Brenthaal," Mace said.
"Find this ghost."
Feron-4 – Throne of Shattered Stone
Kael stood over the holographic table in the strategy chamber. The captured Padawan's body lay still in the corner—drained, not dead, his mind surgically broken by the Interrogation Techniques skill's first test.
He had confirmed what Kael already suspected:
The Jedi were mobilizing.
"Obsidian Legion Protocol: Initiate Phase II," Kael ordered.
"Specify module," the Echo Mind AI intoned.
He considered his options:
Option 1: Force-Killer Assassin Corps
Specialized in hunting Force sensitives
Implanted with nullification tech, high mobility, stealth focus
Option 2: Dark Ascendant Prototype
Indoctrinated Force-wielders trained in Kael's own system
Not Sith, not Jedi—something new
Would require subject conversion and loyalty architecture
Kael's mind raced.
"Run both. Limited trials. Use Feron-born candidates."
The AI confirmed with a soft pulse.
System Notice: New Empire Module Unlocked – Elite Unit Development
You may now train elite custom military corps
Traits and powers can be enhanced through Empire Management, Engineering Command, and Force integration
Progression Option Added:
Black Echo Operatives (Stealth / Anti-Jedi)
Obsidian Ascendants (Proto-Dark Force Warriors)
Brenthaal Station – Crash Site
Obi-Wan crouched beside the burned crater where Elaris Tane fell. Anakin watched the perimeter, lightsaber unlit but ready.
"No scarring from lightsabers. Not even a Force blast signature," Obi-Wan murmured.
"So what did this?"
"Nothing the Jedi Order trained us to face."
Anakin tilted his head.
"It's like a vacuum," he said.
"There's no presence left. Not hers. Not his."
Obi-Wan stood, serious now.
"And that's what makes him the most dangerous thing we've ever faced."
Anakin said nothing—but a flicker of anticipation danced behind his eyes.
Tirass Prime – Skybreaker Prototype Test
Kael stood atop the control deck of Test Site Delta, observing the trial of the Skybreaker's localized graviton cannon.
Target: Decommissioned freighter hull.
Energy Charge: 11%.
Yield: Measured.
The beam fired.
In 0.6 seconds, the ship crumpled like paper. Gravity condensed it into a molten sphere the size of a man's head.
The control crew applauded.
Kael didn't smile.
He issued his next order:
"Adapt output. Next test—organic targets."
System Alert: Engineering Command XP +
Skill has passively leveled.
Engineering Command is now Level 4
+10% efficiency bonus to megastructure projects+20% durability to prototype phase weapons
Level: 24
Stats:
Strength: 25
Agility: 28
Midichlorian: 8,090
Available Stat Points: 15
Skills:
Veil of the Forgotten
Level: MAX
Effect: Renders Kael completely undetectable via the Force, even to Grandmaster-level Jedi or Sith.
Nullifies precognition, auras, alignment detection.
Grants +25% resistance to Force-based mind control or sensory manipulation.
Blink Strike
Level: 6
Effect: Teleport short distance during combat
+60% effectiveness (reduced prediction, enhanced strike speed)
Tactical Analysis
Level: 4
Effect: Real-time combat adaptation; bonus critical chance against studied targets
Force Suppressant Grenade
Level: 2
Effect: Disrupts Force connection in a small radius for up to 3 seconds
Covert Operations
Level: 3
Effect: Enhanced stealth, disguise, infiltration outside of combat
Blade Mastery (Vibro)
Level: 5
Effect: Additional 50% effectiveness with vibro weapons (damage, speed, disarm chance)
Engineering Command
Level: 4
Effect: Increases construction speed and system output of Obsidian Projects
Empire Management
Level: 2
Effect: Provides passive efficiency to resource gathering, loyalty retention, and tech research
Interrogation Techniques
Level: 1
Effect: Improves truth extraction and fear induction
Available Skill Points: 3
Titles & Empire Traits
The Eraser:
Enables dark doctrine options
Instills fear in Force-sensitive NPCs
Empire Doctrine – Doctrine of the Damned:
+100% XP from Force-user kills
+30% resistance to Force mind effects
Units gain 5% passive Force corruption immunity
Empire develops outside Jedi-Sith binary
Empire Title – The Obsidian Empire:
Rumors and myths of your Empire spread at 2x speed
All Force factions take morale damage upon encountering Obsidian operations
Actions are omitted from Jedi foresight and dark prophecy