Note 1:
Yoda,

Have you heard that Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan are here on Coruscant? Supreme Chancellor Valorum informed me that they wish to talk to the Jedi Council. I’m going to schedule a Council meeting in an hour. What new insights do you think they might bring to us?


Mace Windu
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Note 2:
Mace Windu,

I know that Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan are here. Sensed it I have. Surprised I am that they returned so soon. Things have not gone well, I think. Much we have to discuss. Wait my thoughts can, until after the meeting. Then, shall we see what has happened.


Yoda
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Note 3:
Yoda,

Now that the meeting is finished, what is your view? A Sith alive? It is evident that a Force-Sensitive individual found the ancient Sith Journal and learned how to become a Sith from that. We knew that the volume was rumored to have survived the Sith’s destruction 1,000 years ago (at the founding of the Republic), but the news is still alarming that someone discovered it. No doubt this Sith has a connection to the Trade Federation’s invasion. There was no logic behind the Federation’s movements…but what would a Sith want with an invaded planet? There must be some goal for the Sith, or they would not have done this. We must meditate on this. The Sith certainly was after the Queen…I think that is safe to assume.

And the boy, Anakin Skywalker? What do you think of him? Qui-Gon is firm in his belief that Anakin is the chosen one. His midi-cholorian count IS very high…he passed all the tests I presented him with. Someone so force sensitive who has never had any Jedi Training should not be allowed to become a Jedi. You and I both know how dangerous it could be…he has no Jedi upbringing, and we have no idea what is already in his head. I was right in saying the boy should not be trained, don’t you think?

And then Qui-Gon offered to take Anakin as his Padawan Learner, that Obi-Wan was ready to take the trials. Sigh…I don’t know what to do about the situation. We should just worry about it after events cool down. Obi-Wan is a good Padawan, but do you think he is ready for the trials? And I don’t think we should allow Anakin to be trained…but I am open to your opinion.

With the Queen headed to Naboo, maybe the Sith attacker will reveal himself again. Hopefully we can learn more about the situation, as well as the Sith’s identity. What do you think about Queen Amidala’s decision to go back to Naboo?

The Senate is also voting for a new Supreme Chancellor. Have you heard any word about it? I heard to of the nominees were Senator Palpatine of Naboo and Bail Antilles of Alderaan, and then someone from Malastare.


Mace Windu
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Note 4:
Mace Windu,

A strategic location Naboo is not. The Sith have a darker plan perhaps…Hard to foresee the dark side is. Wrong it is to assume anything. Not limit ourselves with assumptions we must. Agree I do to meditate on this new information.

Hmm…Clouded is young Anakin’s fate. It is true a danger he could be. Without guidance, surely he shall stray to the dark side. With training, however, even more a threat he may become…Meditate on this I shall.

Go where she pleases the Queen of Naboo shall. A bold move, but risky. The Sith will attack again. Protected she must be. Perhaps Qui-gon and Obi-wan should return with her.

I heard about the election, but matters little it does when the Sith have revealed themselves.


Yoda
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Note 5:
Yoda,

But if the Sith was not after the Queen, then why would he have been on Tatooine? Qui-Gon has informed me that the Sith somehow tracked them to Tatooine. And why would the Trade Federation insist on Amidala to sign a treaty? I can think of no other reason that the Sith would have been on Tatooine. I believe you are right…the Sith very possibly could have a darker plan. I have tried to meditate on this situation, but nothing is coming to mind. Have you come up with an insight?

How could Anakin stray to the Dark Side if he is not trained? He simply is very Force Sensitive, but he would need to be trained to do much with his powers, so it would be very hard for him to become a Sith without training. With training, anything could happen. That is my opinion.

I agree…Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan should accompany the Queen back to Naboo. That is the instructions I gave them before they left. You must not have heard me…you were possibly in deep meditation and did not hear what I said. It is good we share the same opinion on the matter.

I have received word from Qui-Gon. They have landed on Naboo, and Queen Amidala has a plan. She wants to send the Gungans into a battle, but the battle is a diversion. She wishes to send the pilots they have to knock out the Trade Federation Control Ship, which will disable the droid army. At the same time, the Queen and her people will go to the Naboo palace and attempt to capture Rune Hakko and Nute Gunray, the Trade Federation Leaders.

I have also received word that Padmé is Queen Amidala, and that she was in a disguise. She successfully got the Gungans to agree to the plan. That is as much as I know at this time.

I also heard that Senator Palpatine was elected Supreme Chancellor in the Senate. That should be good for the people of Naboo. How do you think he will do at leading the Senate? This matter is of little concern to us at this immediate time, but after the Trade Federation battle is over, the outcome will help shape the situation for Naboo…and it could prove important when other events come up throughout the Republic. I know that the Supreme Chancellor does not have much power over these things though…everything he purposes must be approved by the entire Senate, so the Senate’s leadership is not so important, though it does have some bearing on how Republic problems are handled.

Have you heard any more information? I have not.


Mace Windu
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Note 6:
Mace,

Strange it is that such a force sensitive boy as Anakin is has been revealed on Tatooine. Perhaps there is a connection between him and the Sith.

Much natural ability Anakin has. Possible it is for one to train themselves, but reckless. But a greater risk there is. What if the Sith found out about him? Sure I am, he would accept should they offer to train him. For, without our guidance, he would have no knowledge of the Dark Side.

Glad, I am to hear the Queen has found allies. Nothing can we do to aid her now, save wish the Force to be with her.


Yoda
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Note 7:
Yoda,

You believe that Anakin might be connected with the Sith somehow? Do you think Anakin is the Sith’s apprentice? It would be smart for the Sith to have Anakin pretend he were a slave, and then to have the Jedi “discover” him. Maybe it is part of the Sith’s plan to learn as much as they can from us. Although, I don’t know…Anakin seems to be a decent kid, and I don’t think Qui-Gon would be misled into taking a Sith apprentice with him. Anakin seems to be a genuine slave…he misses his mother, and he is not just acting about that. On top of that, he’s the one that destroyed the Droid Control Ship. I do not know. I am going to have to meditate on this.

With all due respect, Anakin may have a lot of natural ability, but not even he could train himself in the ways of the Jedi. He has no knowledge of what he can do with the Force, and I do not believe he even knows much about the Force. Without training, I do not believe he could do much with his power.

The problem is we do not know what the Sith’s role in the Naboo invasion even was. If the Sith master was the one that was killed, the apprentice will have to come up with his own plans, and would have to wait to build up enough training before he could take an apprentice of his own. If the Sith who was killed was the apprentice, where is the master? If the master was distant during the events of the Invasion, it’s highly possible that he will not even learn of Anakin. If the Sith did offer to train him, it would have to risk revealing itself again, and it must know that Anakin is in contact with us. It is true, though, I do not think Anakin has any knowledge of the Dark Side. Perhaps we should tell him about it?

I have just heard from Obi-Wan! The battle of Naboo is now over. He went into quite a few details, and I have some very sad news. Qui-Gon Jinn died in the battle. Obi-Wan informed me that soon after the group (consisting of Padmé, Sabe (Padmé’s decoy), and the rest of the handmaidens and security staff, plus Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan) entered the palace, the Sith revealed himself once again. Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon immediately began fighting with this mysterious warrior. The Sith fought with a double red lightsaber, and he fought them out of hate. Obi-Wan has no doubt he was a Sith. Eventually the fighting took them to an area with laser walls. Obi-Wan was behind Qui-Gon and the Sith, and was trapped behind the wall while Qui-Gon fought the Sith by himself. It was at that time that the Sith killed Qui-Gon. As soon as the laser wall went down, Obi-Wan fought the Sith. He must have done very well, but the Sith kicked him, and he fell into this pit. Obi-Wan used the Force to allow him to grab onto something near the top of the pit. The Sith kicked Obi-Wan’s lightsaber away, but Obi-Wan used his resources and used the Force to grab Qui-Gon’s lightsaber and jump out of the pit (at the same time). With it, he killed the Sith.

Meanwhile, Anakin Skywalker climbed inside the cockpit of one of the fighters and accidentally blew up the droid control ship. With the droid control ship destroyed, the battle droids stopped working. Queen Amidala made her way into the palace and cornered Nute Gunray and Rune Hakko, the Trade Federation leaders. Those events successfully ended the Invasion on Naboo.

What is your opinion on this matter? What should be done about Anakin Skywalker? I have already given my opinion. And Obi-Wan now has lost his master…he is 25 now…he was with Qui-Gon so long. I can’t imagine how he’d respond to being someone else’s apprentice. It is something he will have to accept, however, unless you feel that he could be made a Jedi Knight. I don’t know…some of the other Council members were discussing that possibility. I don’t think it’s a good idea. He hasn’t finished his training yet, and it is our place to decide when he’s ready to face the Trials. A couple Council members even suggested that Obi-Wan should just be promoted to the level of Jedi Knight without taking the trials…that defeating a Sith was enough. What is your view?

And the Sith was destroyed…but in the past when there is one Sith, there have always been two…a master and an apprentice. It is unlikely that a Sith would reveal himself without either taking on an apprentice, or being an apprentice himself. That is the Sith’s way of assuring continuation of their Order. So the question is, which one was destroyed? The master, or the apprentice?

Yes, I told Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan that they were to go with the Queen back to Naboo to discover the identity of the Sith. I said that just as they were about to leave us, but it is good that you thought of that too. You must have been in deep mediation when I said that, and did not hear me.

I heard that Senator Palpatine has been elected Supreme Chancellor. That should serve Naboo well, and it should be a wise choice. He will be a good Supreme Chancellor.

Qui-Gon’s funeral will be tonight. I’m making the arrangements right now. It was actually Palpatine who suggested the funeral. He was sympathetic with our loss, and he knew of our tradition. He also has scheduled a parade for the citizens on Naboo, to be held tomorrow.

There is another matter I wish to discuss with you. Count Dooku, who has been an esteemed Jedi for many years has asked for a resignation from the Order.


Mace Windu
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Note 8:
Mace,

Sorry I am to hear that Qui-Gon was killed. Glad I am that Obi-Wan was able to defeat the Sith. Believed Qui-Gon did that he was ready to face the Trails. Believe that I also do. Also do I believe he should face the Trials.

Hmmm…Agree I do that Anakin was not lying when he said he missed his mother. Perhaps he is not the apprentice. No matter which, apprentice or master, Obi-Wan slayed, the Sith will be looking for a new apprentice. Recognize Anakin’s natural ability they would. Keep him close I think we should.


Yoda
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Note 9:
Yoda,

I was sorry to hear about Qui-Gon’s death too. What do you think about the funeral? I believe it was meaningful, and that it gave a great deal of respect to Qui-Gon. Yes, that is one less Sith to worry about.

Well as you know from our last Council meeting, the Council voted to award the level of Jedi Knight to Obi-Wan without having him face the Trials. I know that was not what either of us wanted, but that is the way the vote came out.

The Council also voted to allow Obi-Wan to take on Anakin as his Padawan Learner. (Obi-Wan had put in that request…that as soon as he was a Jedi Knight that Anakin would be his apprentice.) Sigh…I cannot argue this.

Perhaps you could meet with Obi-Wan privately? I have arranged a meeting for you with him…in half an hour. Report back to me the outcome.

I have no doubt that the Sith will be looking for a new apprentice. Perhaps you are right, they could look to Anakin as a source…

Do you think it is wise to let Obi-Wan have Anakin as his Padawan learner without going through your class?

You never said anything about Dooku’s resignation. What is your opinion on the matter?


Mace

PS The Naboo celebration parade will be held tomorrow afternoon on Naboo. Palpatine has invited the entire Jedi Council. Will you be attending? I’ll put the reservations in…our space for the ceremony.
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Note 10:
Mace,

Honored him, Qui-Gon’s funeral did. Glad I am that he received such a blessing. Deserved it he did.

Met with Obi-Wan I did. Gained Qui-Gon’s stubbornness he has. Determined he is to train Anakin. To old Anakin is to be in my class. Learn more quickly he will with Obi-Wan as his master.

Disturbing is Dooku’s resignation. Strange it is that he would leave so quickly. Bad feeling I have about this.


Yoda

PS Attend the parade I shall
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Note 11:
Yoda,


Obi-Wan is a very young Jedi Knight. I hope he is up to the challenge of training Anakin. He knows the danger in the matter…about the Sith, correct? We must watch over his training with greater interest than we have with any other Padawan in the past.

I believe that since Anakin was not trained as a Jedi from infancy that we should not allow him to have contact with any non-Jedi, except for what is necessary on his missions. We may be able to make a few exceptions, but for the most part, we should have Anakin stick to this. I forbid him to see Padmé again, due to his feelings that he has developed for her. We should hold Anakin to this until the Council decides that he is old and mature enough to talk to people outside the Order. This might make up guard against tendencies he might have already developed, and will help ensure that he will follow the right path.

Do you have any problem with my suggestion? Or do you feel that I am wrong to put this restriction on him?

Dooku asked to see the Jedi Archives one last time before he left the Order. That was easily granted to him. That might help change his mind. Dooku made it clear in his resignation that he views the Senate as corrupt, and he has started a group called the Separatists, who have broken away from the Republic. He said he did not feel he could be a guardian of peace and justice in a galaxy with a corrupt ruling body. Dooku makes the 20th person who has ever broken from the Order in the entire Republic history.

Very good. I’ll put you down for attending the parade. It should be a wonderful occasion.


Mace
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Note 12:
Mace,

Agree with you I do on restricting Anakin’s exposure to strangers. Knows more than anyone of the danger Obi-Wan does. Killed his master, after all.

Broke away from the Republic Dooku has… Strange it is that he’d look at our archives and leave. Perhaps looking for something to help his Separatists against the Republic. Bad feeling I have about this…


Yoda
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Note 13:
Yoda,

I have now informed Anakin and Obi-Wan about our restrictions on his training. Naturally Anakin was upset with it, but Obi-Wan agreed, and in the end so did Anakin. The boy wants to become a Jedi after all. Anakin did put in one small request…that he gets to speak with Supreme Chancellor Palpatine. He admires Palpatine and he liked talking with Palpatine when he talked to him in the past. Obi-Wan should serve as the boy’s most trusted advisor, but Obi-Wan is a full time Jedi Knight. Perhaps there are times when Anakin would need to talk to someone else. The Supreme Chancellor will undoubtedly also be busy, but maybe Anakin could find out more about the Republic, or feel more at ease with his training. What is your opinion on this matter?

The Naboo parade went extremely well, do you not agree? It looks as if Naboo has found its peace.

Yes, it is strange that Dooku has broken away from the Republic. It was a sad loss to the Jedi Order. I hope that Dooku may find his true meaning in life, and that his Jedi past will serve him in the future. Dooku was raised a Jedi Knight. I don’t believe he would use the archives for such a purpose.

Now that matters have calmed down, and we should be back to normal…I feel that we should only correspond once every year. If important matters come up, we can discuss them in person. The purpose of our yearly letters will be to keep track of what has happened within the past year…to serve as a record. If matters arise to the level they were at during this Naboo Invasion, we shall begin writing regular letters to each other. Do you agree to this?


Mace Windu
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Note 14:
Mace,

Agree do I that Anakin should have someone to talk to outside the Jedi order. Keep him informed on what is happening out in the universe it will. Glad I am that the parade went so well. Blessing it is to finally have this conflict resolved. Also agree with you do I about the notes.


Yoda
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Note 15:
One year later:

Yoda,

It’s been a year since I last wrote to you. I think things are going pretty well in the Jedi Order, and in the Republic, don’t you? Supreme Chancellor Palpatine seems to be a good Supreme Chancellor.

Anakin is now 11 years old. He must have been almost 10 during the Naboo Invasion. I assume you have heard about what he has done on Tatooine? In case you have not, Anakin and Obi-Wan went to Tatooine without the permission of the Council and freed Anakin’s mother. Anakin met the rest of his family, including his father and his brothers. According to Obi-Wan’s report, Anakin’s father sold his mother (Shmi) into slavery while she was pregnant with Anakin. That’s how they became slaves.

I have asked that Obi-Wan and Anakin come immediately back here so we can properly question them. What do you think should be done? They deliberately took an action without the Council’s permission, and interfered with a planet outside of the Republic’s control.

I realize the person was Anakin’s mother, but their action was wrong.

I think Palpatine is a good person for Anakin to know. Anakin seems to like him, and I think he has learned much about the universe.

And what about the Separatists? It does not appear that Dooku is causing too big a threat. He is an idealist, and I have not heard that he has gotten many to join his cause yet. I hope that he never does.

Until next year,

Mace Windu
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Note 16:
Mace,

Going well it is. Heard I did about Anakin and Obi-Wan. Agree I do that their decision was wrong. They must have us approve of their actions before they go the through with them. Should be warned I think. Still learning of our rules Anakin is.

Bad feeling I have about these Separatists. Also hope Dooku doesn’t gain support I do.


Yoda
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Note 17:
One year later:

Yoda,

Another year has passed. I am thankful that no other major problems have developed since the Trade Federation Invasion.

It also appears that the Sith is hiding. We must not let our guard time. They are waiting for an opportunity to strike at us, and we must not make ourselves easy targets.

How is the training of the younglings going? Are you being careful to adjust their training for the threat of the Sith? We must start that kind of thing early if we are to be prepared.

How many younglings are you training at this time?

I realize that Anakin is still learning about our rules, but he must learn fast. He is already 12 years old. We must be very careful with him. Have you heard what his progress is? Obi-Wan should be keeping track, and reporting to you.

The Separatists cannot be a good thing, but they still appear to be no major threat to the Republic. I have heard rumors of Dooku trying to gain support, but fortunately he has not had much success with that.

I am not aware of any major happenings in the galaxy. Are you?


Mace Windu
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Note 18:
Mace,

Also thankful, I am that there aren’t any major problems. The training of the younglings are going well. Fine Jedi’s they will make in the future. Yes, I am adjusting their training. Heard I have that Anakin has caught up with the other Padawans his age. Progressing along well he is. Troubles me it does that Dooku has decided to go against the system he once protected.


Yoda
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Note 19:
One year later:


Yoda,

I am glad to hear of the progress with the youngling training. I hope that it continues to go well. I have a feeling that there will be more Sith incidents in the future. We must ensure that the Younglings receive the proper training. The galaxy may depend on them one day. I am glad you are adjusting the training for such a purpose. I hope that this increased knowledge will not be needed.

Are there any particular younglings that look more promising than the others? Perhaps we can set up a special class for the more advanced.

Anakin learned well. I hope that his training did not suffer much, since he skipped so many years. He is becoming a very good Padawan. Obi-Wan has said nothing but good things about his young apprentice. I only hope that it was not a mistake to train the boy. He is 13 years old now.

Where do you think the Sith might be hiding? And what do you think they may be waiting for? I cannot believe that there was just one Sith during the Naboo Invasion.

Yes, it is troubling that Dooku has decided to go against the system he once protected. You do have to admit, however, that some of the politicians ARE corrupt. One can never trust a politician. Dooku felt that protecting a corrupt system was wrong, so he resigned from the Order. That is what he told me. I wish Dooku luck. I do not think he will propose a threat. After all, he was once a Jedi Knight. Even former Jedi Knights still have honor. Right now his Separatist group does not appear to be a threat…just a political idealist organization. Let us hope that it remains that way.

I have nothing further to report. It seems that we are in a peaceful time now.



Mace Windu
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Note 20:
Mace,

Seems it does that everything is peaceful.

An interesting idea it is to set up a special class. Think on it I shall.

Requested Anakin has to visit his family. What do you think of this?

Do not know where or what the Sith are planning I do. Wait and prepare ourselves we must, if we are unable to shed any light on this mystery.

Know I do the corruption of the Senate. Should the system fall, however, so will the Order.


Yoda
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Note 21:
One year later:


Yoda,

It almost seems as if everything is too peaceful. I have the feeling that something big is about to happen, but I have no reason to believe that anything is happening at this moment. Peace is a wonderful thing, but it seems unnatural in these times. If a Sith really does exist, that Sith must be planning for a time to strike at the Republic.

You said you would think over my idea of having the special class for the more advanced Padawans. Do you have any thoughts on that matter at this time?

You say that Ankain has put in a request to visit his family? That boy is 14, is he not? I know he was 9 when he began his training, but he was essentially 10. It was only a few days before his birthday when he began his training. That is only 4 years of training. I do realize that the boy has surpassed other Padawans of his own age, but that is only in skill. He was not raised here infancy, and due to his living conditions, living alone with his mother in a slave’s life, he developed a very close attachment with her. You know what the Code says about attachment. I know that we are talking about a mother and a son here, however, the same rule should apply to families that applies to romantic love. Until Anakin matures more in Jedi thinking, I do not feel that it is a good idea for him to see his mother. We would risk the same things with it as we would risk were he in love. His love for her might cause him to do something of the Dark Side. We cannot risk that. I will keep his request in mind, and if I have reason to believe that he can see his family again, I will let you know. It would be wrong to keep Anakin from his mother for his entire life, but I do not think he should see her until he has taken the trials and become a full Jedi Knight. By then he will have proven that he takes the Jedi Order seriously.

I agree with you. We must wait and prepare for ourselves for what the Sith might do. They could strike at the Republic at any time. If you notice or suspect any unusual activity, notify me immediately.

No, we must not allow that to happen. If the Republic falls, we must not allow the Order to fall also. We must fight for peace and justice, even if the Republic falls, and we must restore peace to the Republic. We cannot depend on the Republic for our well-being. That is why we do not trust politicians.



Mace Windu
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Note 22:
Mace,

Agree I do that the Sith must be planning something, but what it is I do not know. Also agree with your idea I do. With the threat of the Sith, the Padawans will need all the training they can get.

Yes, tell Anakin that he will see his family when we think he is ready I will.


Yoda
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Note 23:
One year later:


Yoda,

Well Anakin is now 15 years old. How do you think he has progressed? And what do you think the other Jedi Council members think of him?

I suppose that only time will reveal the Sith’s activities. We must wait. I can only guess that it must be something big. We have heard nothing of them since the Naboo Invasion. Strange.

Have you heard the news of Dooku? He has publicly gone forward with his view of the Republic and has begun rallying systems to his cause.

I am glad to see that you have taken my idea seriously about the special training for the threat of Sith. How is that project coming along? I know that you started it about a year ago.

Are there any special issues that you wish to discuss with me? I can think of no further matter.



Mace Windu
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Note 24:
Mace,

Progressed well Anakin has. Much to learn he still has. Strange indeed that the Sith have waited so long. Stay prepared we must. When we are least expecting, they shall strike.

Hope we must that none of the systems join Dooku. Ruined would the Republic be.

Learn well the Padawan do. Prepared they shall be when they are needed.


Yoda
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Note 25:
One year later:


Yoda,

Anakin is now 16 years old. He has grown strong in his training, but I must agree with you. The boy has much yet to learn. He is our most Force Sensitive Jedi, and his training must be done correctly. Do you feel that we are going to slow with his training? His advanced skills may make him annoyed with the speed of his training.

Another year has passed without hearing any news of the Sith. I cannot expect that that will last long. I do not know where they would strike out first at…but I am certain they are waiting for something specific to happen.

Dooku seems to pose no big threat to the Republic at this time. Let us hope that he is not secretly plotting to bring us harm.

I have seen the Padawans in the special training program. I am pleased with their progress. I believe they will be ready when they are needed.


Mace Windu
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Note 26:
Mace,

Do not think his training is going to slow I do. Learn patience the boy must. Just because he is talented, doesn’t mean we should rush his training. Time he has to learn everything. Must learn to handle frustration he doess.

I also believe that the Sith’s silence shall not last long. Patience we must have. We have prepared much.


Yoda
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Note 27:
One year later:


Yoda,

Skywalker is now 17 years old. It is evident that he has learned much in his training so far. I agree that Anakin must learn patience. It is something he still lacks. I was not trying to suggest that we should rush his training. No Jedi Knight’s training should be rushed. I was trying to say that maybe we should challenge him at higher levels than other Padawans of his own age…like bright children are often challenged with more advanced information in schools. But perhaps it would be best to keep him at the level of other Padawans so that he could learn patience better, as you suggested. His training is different than any other Padawan. It is different for two reasons: 1. He was not raised in the traditional Jedi way. 2. He is more Force sensitive than any individual has ever been before.

Yet another year has gone by without hearing anything of the Sith. Something big must be building. We must make certain we are all prepared for the most unexpected event. Something is about to happen; that is certain.

Do you see any other issues that must be discussed?



Mace Windu
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Note 28:
Mace,

The Sith must be planning to strike soon. It’s been six years since the invasion of Naboo. Even if it is another six years before they strike again, let our guard down we can not. I do not think they shall wait that long however.


Yoda
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Note 29:
One year later:


Yoda,

Anakin is now 18 years old…the age of an adult, at least some would say that. He still has much to learn. He has come far, but he still has a lot to learn. You’re wrong about the number of years it’s been since the Naboo Invasion, though. Remember, that happened when Anakin was almost 10 years old (we’ll say he was 10 for the sake of argument.) He’s 18 years old now. That’s 8 years, not 7.

At any rate, it has come to my attention that Dooku has rallied some systems to his cause. I do not believe that he presents a threat to the Republic yet, though. So far he has not tried to attack anyone. Of course no one likes the idea of his political ideas…trying to split up the Republic, but I do not see any real harm in his actions yet.

What measures are we taking to stay on guard against possible Sith attacks. The tension has been building for some time now, and something’s going to have to break soon. I do not believe the Sith will wait much longer either.



Mace Windu
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Note 30:
Mace,

For correcting my oversight, I thank you. I would not call Anakin an adult just yet. Much to learn he still has, and not all of it related to the Force.

Do not like what Dooku has been doing I do. More will commit to his side after these few I fear. Keep him in mind we should.

Agree I do that the Sith will not wait much longer. Let us hope that all our preparations, the advanced training and all our hours of meditation, has not been in vain. Lose what edge we have, if the Sith stall longer. Perhaps that is what they hope.


Yoda
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Note 31:
One year later:


Yoda,

Another year has passed, and there is much to talk about. Anakin is now 19 years old, and it has been 9 years since the Naboo Invasion.

Due to the Separatists, the Senate is considering creating a military army in order to protect the Republic. Some feel that the Republic is threatened by the Separatists. It is true that they have increased both number and threat since a year ago, but I do not think it would be wise to create an army. A group of members in the Senate have formed a Loyalists committee in order to fight the Military Creation Act. Padmé Amidala, the former Queen of Naboo, will be leading it. I believe that Bail Antilles from Alderaan is also on the Committee. What is your opinion on this issue? If the events increase, I believe that it will be necessary to write each other more often, like we did during the Naboo crisis.

I hope that events do not lead to war.

You are correct. Anakin has much to learn, and not all if it is related to the Force. The boy grows stronger in the Force every day.

The Sith have waited 9 years now. That almost seems too long for them to wait…unless they have a purpose. I could see them waiting 5 years…but 9 years…I don’t know. You are correct, however. If the Sith wait much longer, we will get tired of waiting, and we will assume that nothing will happen. At that point we would lose the edge that we have already. At this time, I am having a hard time convincing other Jedi Knights…even other members of the Council, that we should still be prepared for the Sith.


Mace Windu
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Note 32:
Mace,

Disturbing the Separatists’ actions are. Hope I also do that war does not come. If the Republic creats an army, all hopes of negotiation are lost. Also do I feel that we should write often.

Tedious is the wait for the Sith’s attack, but perhaps this knew development will help the Jedi stay prepared. An unexpected attack from the Sith could devastate the Jedi with the galaxy in such chaos.


Yoda
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Note 33:
One year later:


Yoda,

From this letter until we are certain that the events have calmed down, we will write each other letters often, just as we did during the Naboo Invasion.

Anakin is now 20 years old. I believe his birthday was very recent. What do you think about him at this time?

I have asked Supreme Chancellor Palpatine to schedule a meeting with the Jedi Council, and he has confirmed it. We are to meet in his office tomorrow, at around 10:00. I hope this fits into everyone’s schedule. I felt that we needed to speak with Palpatine about the increasing threats to the Republic. Surely there are not enough Jedi to protect the Republic, as he seems to think there are. I do not want an army created unless it is necessary. I just want him to realize that he cannot expect us to be soldiers for the Republic.

I hope that we can still negotiate with the Separatists. Dooku must be able to see reason. He is a former Jedi Knight, after all.

If the Jedi must concern themselves with protecting the Republic, it may become difficult for us to stay focused on the Sith attack. I do not like how events are unfolding right now.


Mace Windu
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Note 34:
Mace,

Young Anakin still is. Much to learn he has, but he is learning just as quickly as ever.

At the meeting I will be. Certain it is that the Jedi alone can not protect the Republic from the Seperatists, but hope I do that it shall not come to fighting. If come to war things do, the Sith shall use the chaos to their full advantage.


Yoda
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Note 35:
Yoda,

I assume that the news of the assassination attempt on Senator Amidala’s life has reached you. It appears as if someone wants to assure that either there is war, or that the young Senator dies for some other reason. This news was very alarming. I hope that she is safe.

You are right, however, Anakin is still young and has much to learn. Obi-Wan and Anakin are scheduled to present their report of their last mission to the Council at 3:00 this after noon. I do not know if you are aware of this or not, but it was a boarder dispute. From what I’ve read from Obi-Wan’s written report, the mission went well.

How do you think the meeting with the Supreme Chancellor went? He seemed to be somewhat distracted. He is probably stressed with the new developments with the Separatists.

You must excuse me. Senator Amidala will be coming into Palpatine’s office too. Perhaps we could speak with her a while?


Mace Windu
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To be continued......




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