Feron-4 – Obsidian Throne Warroom
Kael stood in front of the dual-tank crucibles. One was matte-black, layered with synthetic obsidian plating. The other shimmered with force-reactive alloy, pulsing gently.
Within, two distinct silhouettes floated—one in tight exo-leather with signal-interference nodes fused along the spine. The other, a young woman with a respirator feeding her a dark-tuned synthetic Force stimulant.
He reviewed the dossier:
ELITE UNIT: Black Echo Operatives
Specialization: Infiltration, Jedi assassination, battlefield disruptionCore Traits:
Implanted with micro-null fields, disrupting Jedi precognition within 10 meters
Equipped with Vanta-stealth armor (adaptive camouflage, near-zero noise profile)
Neural sync allows temporary battlefield shadowing—mirroring target Jedi movements for tactical mimicry
Operatives undergo total emotional suppression: no empathy, no fear
ELITE UNIT: Obsidian Ascendants
Specialization: Force Warrior Vanguard / Anti-Jedi DuelistsCore Traits:
Exposed to corrupted kyber resonance via Kael's system
Gain non-Jedi, non-Sith Force use: Entropy Surge, Phase Pulse, and Mental Gag
Trained in vibro-force hybrid dueling arts
Sworn through Kael's blood-seal ritual—willpower-bound loyalty
The two elite prototypes opened their eyes.
No hesitation. No humanity left in either.
"Designation confirmed," Kael said."Release to Level One units. Begin live trials in the Arkos Wastes."
System Alert – Empire Evolution
Black Echo Operatives and Obsidian Ascendants now available as elite military branches.Unlocks passive bonus: Terror Echo – Nearby Force users take -15 morale and -10 Force effectiveness within 20m of an Obsidian elite.
Coruscant – Jedi Archives, Restricted Sector
Master Jocasta Nu flinched as the wall of ancient datacrons slammed shut behind her.
Yoda stood still, eyes closed.
"Find something, I did not," he murmured.
"But forgotten, he is. Someone who should not be."
The Force was recoiling. Not from darkness.
From silence.
"If he is forgotten... how do we remember?" Jocasta asked softly.
Yoda opened his eyes.
"Only by what is left behind."
Feron-4 – Prison Level Omega
The former Jedi Padawan now knelt in a trance, flesh sewn with obsidian thread.
Kael observed him from behind the glass.His first successful Obsidian Ascendant Initiate. He would break. Or ascend.
"Has he spoken?" Kael asked.
The warden shook his head.
"No words. Only... this."
He handed Kael a datachip with four trembling words recorded from the captive's sleep-mumble.
"He is not in the Force."
Kael inserted the chip into the terminal and smiled coldly.
"Good."
System Notification
Force Suppressant Grenade has leveled up!
Force Suppressant Grenade → Level 5
Duration increased to 7 seconds
AoE radius extended to 6 meters
Advanced Jedi now experience Force static, disorientation, and brief precog loss