[Day 5 - MM] Root Stew Anyone?

[Katarzyna Ulgo]

"Would you like to share with us about this Star Cabal you mentioned, that seems linked with what Knight Layne encountered? And how you came across it? I think it might be for the better if we all gained a greater understanding of this, to be better informed in our actions going forward after this meeting?" Kat asked Baesal calmly.

[Layne Hoshin]

Layne did take out a datapad... which she took care to disconnect from any networks... and showed a couple of pictures that were on it.

"I did talk with the woman a bit," she said when talk of the star cabal came up, "she didn't say much, and she seemed trained to discipline her mind against intrusion by force users. But from what I understand, they believe the conflicts between the Sith and Jedi to be a disastrous cycle of religious fundamentalism that they need to stop by completely destroying us. Pointing out that even without us, others would simply fill the void and cause the same kind of suffering, didn't seem to convince her at all. Nor did she seem to care about achieving *peace* specifically. She just wants our influence eradicated."

[Breela Po]

Breela looked at the picture and nodded, "She was the woman with Tuvi."

[Katarzyna Ulgo]

Kat looked at the pictures, and it was the same she had seen. She looked more a serious as Layne spoke of the encounter. "I see... thank you. I am... aware of who this man is as well. I've not met him, but a friend of mine has, and he certainly matches the description. He's with House Rist, if I recall correctly."

It was concerning, to say the least.

[Alysele Organa]

Aly frowned. "Blakkat was part of the followers of Tuvi Krims, not sure if you recall him. They were a populist movement set on putting up the Ulgos instead of the Panteers. I met her."

She sighed. "It seems they have a wide variety of agents here."

[Layne Hoshin]

"Yes, as I said, Bryson Rist. Computer analyst. I'll see if I can talk to him a little later today. Right now we don't *know* that he's involved. It could just be another attempt to keep us off-track, raise suspicions between the wrong people again. Though the other one, if what you guys are saying is right, seems more clearly in their camp based on what we know?"

[Breela Po]

"I have news regarding Tuvi Kirns' murder," she nods at Kat. "Yesterday's investigation led to dead end after dead end. However, little things started bugging me all day into last night and I eventually went back to the scene one last time earlier this morning. Where I unearthed some footage you might find disturbing." She pulls out her holo and shows everyone the footage.

"Is that..." she takes a good look at the woman in the picture.

Destiny flip to realize that Miyi Thul is the woman on the camera.

"You may recognize this woman. She is seen entering and leaving Tuvi's apartment dressed as a garbage woman on the night he is found murdered."

"Ohh Baesal, I need Daz to give some kids a shoutout on his... whatever." She sighs.

[Baesal Zyn]

''Umm sure...I'll tell him'' she observed the video ''This is suspicious but that is not clear evidence of murder...we should ask House Thul, quietly'' she frowned ''Someone is trying to spark a conflict so we must be careful''

[Katarzyna Ulgo]

Kat looked at the video footage too. "Yes, I don't think we should rush in to accuse anyone. It should be investigated with care," she agreed. "It is possible it could be fabricated too, like a lot of the other footages leaked during the night."

Since her request had gone ignored, Kat spoke up again, thinking perhaps it had not been heard. "Knight Zyn, could you share with all of us here about this Star Cabal you mentioned, as it seems linked with what was encountered on Delaya, and these other incidents? And how you came across this group? I would like for us all to understand better what we are dealing with, moving forward."

[Breela Po]

Breela eyed them all very tiredly.

''This is suspicious but that is not clear evidence of murder...we should ask House Thul, quietly'' she frowned ''Someone is trying to spark a conflict so we must be careful''

"Monitor might be a more prudent measure. I can't help but wonder that the extra guards placed on the Thul's wasn't done so for a different reason other than instigation."

"Yes, I don't think we should rush in to accuse anyone. It should be investigated with care," she agreed. "It is possible it could be fabricated too, like a lot of the other footages leaked during the night."

Breela just sighed. The footage was raw. Nor did I ever suggest we do something so-
"My only suggestion is that we monitor Miyi very discreetly. She is a loose thread that, if we're lucky, they haven't discovered."

[Baesal Zyn]

''Hmmm'' she thought, eyes fixed on the video ''Maybe...but monitoring is a risk too.''

She shrugged ''Trust the Force but be careful''

And then came the Ulgo's odd insistence

''A Vision from the Force revealed it to me.''

[Tethys Carrack]

“Yes, you shared that with the Jedi present back on Bankor when that happened several years ago. But from the chatter yesterday, it sounds like there may have been new developments. Not everyone here is up to speed on all of it.” Tethys puts in with cool detachment.

“Since you know a great deal, could you put us all on the same page, Baesal? You’ve got your datapad here if you need your notes to refresh your memory.”

[Baesal Zyn]

''I know little more then what I already told you Tethys. HYDRA might be involved but I am not certain...if she was here she might have made her presence known.''

She turned to the others

''HYDRA is an ancient sentient A.I.''

[Katarzyna Ulgo]

"... So is this Hydra here too, or...?"

Kat looked a bit confused. "Not everyone here saw your message yesterday, and it wasn't very informative except for there's a group that's anti-Sith and anti-Jedi called the Star Cabal. I am only asking for information that you seem to have, so we might all act to the best of our abilities going forward."

"Visions of the Force are a guidance, but they are not always accurate or true. The future is always in motions, as the masters often stress to us, that we mustn't take what is seen in such visions for granted. I'm not discounting what you've seen, Knight Zyn, but I'm merely trying to understand the situation better."

[Zayne Rist]

"Yes, as I said, Bryson Rist. Computer analyst. I'll see if I can talk to him a little later today. Right now we don't *know* that he's involved. It could just be another attempt to keep us off-track, raise suspicions between the wrong people again. Though the other one, if what you guys are saying is right, seems more clearly in their camp based on what we know?"

"I went on a hike with Bryson a few days ago. I believe he is more than just an analyst, but he is a good guy. He helped with some computer skills for a stakeout Kellen, Omandri and Gil were doing, while I was talking with the Baroness Ulgo. I would not think he was involved, but I am not sure." He said to Layne.

[Layne Hoshin]

She gave Zayne a glance and nod. She didn't think any Rist; at least those not-turned Jedi; was going to be a 'good guy', but she would give him *somewhat* of the benefit of the doubt, at least.

Layne then turned to Kat. "The Force hasn't steered us wrong in these matters yet. It may not show us what *will* be, but it shows us what we *need* to see. In any case, it was the Force that revealed to me that Vidara Rist and Koor's mother were still alive and likely connected to this group. And that turned out to be correct."

She then looked to Baesal. "Perhaps recount the vision in detail you had back on Bankor, before adding any new information you may have had on them? And then this Hydra."

[Katarzyna Ulgo]

Kat nodded to Layne, finding agreement with her words. "The more informed we are, the more we might be able to help the people of Alderaan and prevent a civil war. There is a lot going on, and a lot to take in... and at the moment we have a lot of puzzle pieces that haven't been made into a full picture yet."

[Alysele Organa]

Aly frowned. "So a quick summary of events is that there may or may not be a group of people aligned who dislike Force sensitives in general, and are trying to steer people away from such, and are here on Alderaan, hoping to instigate a civil war. Is that an accurate summary of our discussions so far? Oh, and Layne is not guilty of murdering the party she was accused murdering of. Which is good news."

Wait, was she extra nice to Layne?"

[Baesal Zyn]

''Thank you Alysele, that is the resume but there absolutely is such a group. They are here now but were on Bankor as well...''

She sighed

''I am aware of how Force visions work and I believe Layne as the right of it: I had a vision, the vision ended when the name of the Star Cabal was revealed as the culprits of a hint of Forces-sensitives. I then tried to recall where I heard that name before...it was the name of a shady far reaching organization the Order was loosely aware of. They were on Bankor and now they are here and might have been for a long time.''

She slapped her hands

''We already knew that due Layne discovered and shared.'' The knight reached for her damaged ion saber and began repairing it with some for of energy coming from her hand

repair the ionsaber: 2eA+3eP+1eD+1eB+2eF 4 successes, 2 advantage, 2 Light Side, 2 Dark Side

[Zayne Rist]

"Oh, talking of the supposed murder, the Baroness confirmed that it was all supposition and no concrete evidence linking Layne to it. I know we already know Layne is innocent, but it begs the question who stating the gossip then? Baroness Ulgo believed I may be on to something thinking the Black Guard and Thul may want a civil war if finest accession does not go their way. But, I do not have any proof, just a hunch. That was a Sith in House Thul at one point during the Battle here. I do not know if she is still alive or not. Maybe the Star Cabal is pulling the strings." He said pointed toward Kat.