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These notes were written before AOTC came out, and they are predictions of what we thought might happen in AOTC and ROTS

Note 1
Obi-Wan Kenobi,

We are indebted to you for your bravery, Obi-Wan. Did I hear that you killed a Sith? I have to admit that that surprised me.

Who is that little boy? Did I over hear that you are going to train him. I am quite familiar with the Jedi Council’s procedures, and I thought that only children identified as babies could be trained. Why such an interest in a child? Why did the Council make such an exception for this boy? Surly you must know.

Supreme Chancellor Palpatine
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Note 2
Supreme Chancellor Palpatine,

I am honored that you would consider contacting me. It is true that I killed a Sith, although that same Sith killed my Master Qui-Gon. The rumors are true that I will train the boy my master wanted to train. His name is Anakin Skywalker and I made a promise to my Master to train him to be a Jedi. I have taken him as my Padawan. I’m sorry to say that I cannot reveal why the Jedi Council wished to make an exception. What goes on in the Jedi Council stays in the Jedi Council and the Jedi. I hope you understand.

Obi-Wan Kenobi
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Note 3
Obi-Wan Kenobi,

Thank you for responding to me so promptly. I am sure you are morning the loss of your Jedi Master. Such a shame that things had to happen the way they did, isn’t it.

I have decided that there will be a funeral service for him. He must have been a great Jedi Knight. Hopefully this will be sufficient for you…

So this boy’s name is Anakin Skywalker. Hmmm….I’ve never heard of the name Skywalker before. Were his parents Jedi? It is obvious to me that you, the Council, and your old Jedi Master value this boy. I can’t help but wonder why. Is there something special about him?

So he is your Padawan…I’ll have to keep that in mind.

I know enough about the Sith to know that when one exists, there is usually a master and an apprentice. Since there was only one Sith killed, I can only assume that the other is still alive, and could pose a threat to you.

If this is so, we must make sure that Anakin is protected….there is obviously something special about him, the way everyone treats him…how force sensitive is he? If he’s very force sensitive, his life might be in danger.

I feel that as Supreme Chancellor, I have an obligation to protect the people of the Republic. I request that you tell me everything you know about Anakin. I know you said that you cannot reveal anything inside the Jedi Council, but I AM the Supreme Chancellor. I feel that I need to be informed about the situation fully so that I can help protect Anakin.

Think it over, but I do want to try my best to protect him.

Supreme Chancellor Palpatine
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Note 4
Supreme Chancellor Palpatine,

I would like to thank you for your continuing support toward the Jedi. A funeral service is most appreciated for Master Qui-Gon. Many are mourning the loss. I will send some Jedi to you to make the proper arrangements for the service. His body must be laid on a pyre and burned. The burning with fire signifies life and the ashes remaining represents hope, an unending cycle of life and death.

Anakin is my Padawan and a fine one so far. The thing that is special about him is that he is highly sensitive to the force as are most Jedi, including myself. Do not feel as if you need to protect him, all Republic citizens should receive equal protection and Jedi are more capable than the average citizen to take care of themselves. He will be well taken care of within the Temple walls and I will constantly be supervising his progression in the force.

You are correct about the Sith where there are always two. Anakin will be sufficiently protected by the force and myself. The Sith seek to destroy the Jedi, we are all in danger and all of us will be protected equally. However thank you for your concern.

Obi-Wan Kenobi
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Note 5
Obi-Wan Kenobi,

I am just doing my job. I highly respect the Jedi. I thought you would like to know that all the funeral arrangements have been made. Thank you for specifying your needs for the funeral. They will be honored. It will be held at 10:00 PM tonight. I hope that is a good time for everyone, otherwise I’ll have to reschedule it, and I fell that this should be dealt with as soon as possible.

I’m glad Anakin is a fine Padawan so far. I’m sure he will become a great Jedi. Would you do me a favor and notify me yearly of his progress? I have great interest in him….I want to make him a special award. I know that he piloted a ship and blew up the Droid Control Ship. Very impressive for a 9 year old. Naboo owes him big time. He will be remembered as a great hero. I would like to write a book about him, so that is why I need all this information.

Oh yes….I keep forgetting. You Jedi have a power that normal people, such as myself, do not have. I did not mean to show disrespect to any Jedi by offering my protection to young Anakin, but I wanted to make sure he was safe. You see, if the Sith are the Jedis enemies, doesn’t that mean that they are actually in more danger than common people? And if a Sith could kill a well trained Jedi Master (Qui-Gon), then couldn’t they also kill a 9 year old boy much easier? He is of great importance to Naboo history, and I would not want to see anything bad happen to him.

Also, since I do want to protect all Republic citizens equally, and the Sith are a threat…would you let me know if the Jedi ever have any leads on the Sith? I really would be most interested in this information. I want to my best to protect my citizens.

Just keep Skywalker safe…I’m sure you will, and that I do not have to worry about this.

I am counting on you for a yearly report on Anakin.

Well, let me know what you think of the funeral. I will do my best to accommodate all of your needs, now or in the future.

Supreme Chancellor Palpatine
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Note 6
Supreme Chancellor Palpatine,

Thank you for making the proper arrangements for the funeral service. I shall see you at 10pm tonight then, it is a good time for the service. Many people will be attending including Boss Nass and members of the Jedi Council. I trust that you have made security precautions for yourself and for the ceremony. I notified Anakin that you wished to present him with a reward for his bravery. He was very humble about it and said that blowing up the droid ship was something he had to do. Let us know what you have in mind though.

I can understand you wishing to write a book about his deeds since of course he has made a considerable impact on the history of Naboo. However I would advise that you only write minimally about Anakin’s deeds because publishing personal information about Jedi could be used against them in life.

Thus far the only lead on the Sith is that we have concluded it was an apprentice. I could feel it when I stared into his eyes, it’s difficult to explain. The Jedi Council concurs with me and is on high alert because we feel the master is searching for another apprentice. We will update you if we feel the Republic is in danger. It is true that this apprentice killed master Qui-Gon, but sometimes a person’s destiny comes through death when they become one with the force.

Obi-Wan Kenobi
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Note 7
Obi-Wan Kenobi,

As you well know, the funeral service is now over. I hope that you and the rest of the Jedi were satisfied with it. I think it went well. It did draw in a large crowd. Since the Trade Federation Invasion has now been concluded, I think it is time we celebrate the invasion’s end. How would a parade sound? Say tomorrow morning?

As you know, I have personal guards….they wear black uniforms. As Supreme Chancellor, I think I’m going to change their uniforms to red…I think it would be a better color for them. But those guards are VERY well trained. They will kill anyone in an instant…

Besides, if anyone were to be foolish enough to assassinate me, I have the power to give those people the death sentence….if anyone tries to kill me in private…when my guards are not around, they will be surprised. My father taught me some things…mostly how I can defend myself, before he died.

I also have security guards all over the place, so I do have to tell you that I am well secured. If I ever run into a dangerous situation, maybe I could call on some Jedi to help protect me. I’m sure that I will require the Jedi’s assistance sometime in the future.

Let’s see, a reward to Anakin….I have this very old book that I want him to have some day, but it is very hard reading…..and it is written in an old language. When he’s older, I would like to give it to him. My own father found the book and decided to give it to me. It is extremely valuable. A 9 year old would not be interested in that sort of thing at this point in his life, so I will not give it to him at this time. I want to give him something a little more useful…my protection. If he ever needs anything from the Republic, I would be glad to grant it to him immediately. I have had a special trophy made for him…personally designed by me, and I wish to present it to him sometime. When would be a good time?

You are correct…I can assure you that I will be careful with any information I receive on Anakin. I won’t publish information that could hurt him in any way. If you’d like…before I publish the book, I can ask for your approval. If you think it’s too dangerous, I won’t publish it. Does that sound fair?

Do all the Jedi fear the Sith right now? I’m sure you’re going through extra training to prepare against them?

So you think that the Sith was an apprentice. Hmmm…that means that the master could be more dangerous. The Jedi are right in taking precautions. I hope that you do not ever have to face the master….or another apprentice.

Hmmm….you also feel that the master is searching for another apprentice. Let us hope that you are wrong. I do hope that you find this master. But how will he reveal himself to you now that there is no Trade Federation?

By the way, I have some interesting news for you. The leaders of the Trade Federation were taken back to the Senate…but in the morning they were found dead. I just got the report. So this means that if the Council or Senate intended to learn anything from the leaders, they unfortunately died. Too bad. I’m sure they could have revealed information on the Sith. It is evident that the Trade Federation was working with the Sith. That is really disappointing.

I’m sure that you will find other sources of information.

Well I must go. I have a lot of work to do.

Supreme Chancellor Palpatine
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Note 8
Supreme Chancellor Palpatine,

The funeral service went well and I thank you for your presence there. It was greatly appreciated. A parade sounds like a good event to increase the spirits of the citizens. Anakin and I will be sure to attend. I trust you’ll be sending some of your people to us to make the proper arrangements. After the parade would be a good time to present Anakin with the trophy. He is looking forward to the parade. Also I can understand you wanting to give Anakin the valuable book of your father at a later time.

It is good to hear that you have aptly trained your personal security. As Supreme Chancellor you can never be too careful. I’m sure you yourself are capable to thwart any attempt on your life. If you require the assistance of the Jedi I’m sure the Jedi Council will comply. Your father taught you self-defense? I never heard you mention your father before. He must have had a considerable impact on your life.

It is a shame to hear that the leaders of the Trade Federation have been found dead. They could have revealed a great deal of information. I’m sure you’re investigating their deaths and will notify the Jedi Council if anything is found.

The Jedi also do not fear the Sith. Fear leads to the dark side. We accept the fact that the Sith exist and we live with that each day. Training goes on as usual but with an increased intensity. We can also only assume when the Master will reveal himself.

Also in regards to publishing the book, myself and Anakin would like to look through the book before it is released. Do you have a release date yet?

Obi-Wan Kenobi
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Note 9
Obi-Wan Kenobi,

Of course. I had to attend to show my respects to the person who bravely tried to protect Queen Amidala. I was only doing my duty. And how do you think the parade went? I hope it was to your liking. As soon as I received your last letter I began making the proper arrangements. How does young Skywalker like his trophy? Naboo is very proud of him, and you should be very proud of him as well. I’m sure that he will be a good apprentice for you. He looks like he is quite bright. Does he learn things quickly?

Yes, well when the time is right, I will give Anakin that book as promised. I just need to wait a few years until he is ready to read it. Like I said, it’s very hard reading.

Yes well…the Supreme Chancellor’s of the past have all had security guards. It is customary that new Supreme Chancellor’s bring in their own guards. With the danger of the Sith out there, you never can be too safe. I feel confident that in the future I will need the assistance of at least one Jedi. We do not know where the future will go, or in what dark times we may be heading into.

Yes, my father taught me some self-defense. I was born and raised on a slightly dangerous planet, and I moved to Naboo when I was an adult. My father did have a considerable impact on my life…I learned everything from him. He educated me in everything that I know. The planet I grew up on had no formal form of education.

As for the deaths of the leaders of the Trade Federation…well my medical experts examined them and could find no marks on them. It is possible that they poisoned themselves while they were imprisoned. I am still waiting for a report on that. Wait, one of my officials has something for me…..this is it! The Trade Federation leaders were poisoned.

Let me know if the Sith ever does reveal himself. We must make sure that all Republic citizens are protected, and therefore, I must know of your findings immediately.

Of course I’ll let you and Anakin read the book before it is published. I don’t have a release date for it yet. I still need more information on Anakin so that I can complete it. Make sure you tell me everything that you feel comfortable revealing about Anakin.

I must go now.

Supreme Chancellor Palpatine
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Note 10
Supreme Chancellor Palpatine,

I would like to congratulate you on the success of the parade. It was enjoyable for both Anakin, myself, and those attending. Anakin thanks you for the trophy yet again, even though he thanks you receiving the trophy. Anakin is quite bright and enjoys learning. He learns rather quickly and he is progressing as well as anyone can expect.

I am glad that you are taking the necessary precautions with security. Once can never be too cautious. I’m sure the Jedi will assist you in the future as the need for security of the Republic increases.

The Trade Federation officials were poisoned! The Jedi Council will be alerted immediately of the findings…we feared this may have been true. But the ultimate question is was it of their own will or something more? Among with others I believe that though Neimoidians are devoted leaders, they would not poison themselves because they would be looking for some kind of bribe or deal. Anakin even agrees with me saying that someone may have poisoned them to keep whatever secrets they held safe. What do your medical experts think? Or rather what do you think?

Our findings about the Sith are very minimal. The body of the apprentice that I dealt with has not been recovered. All that we know is that he was well trained and that someone very powerful trained him. The only question is who? Unfortunately we have no leads as of yet. It seems that every time we get close to an answer our efforts are stopped short. There seems to be a connection. Perhaps the Sith poisoned the Trade Federation officials, but we can only venture at that notion. Be sure to update us of the findings so that we can surmise some kind of answer.

Obi-Wan Kenobi
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Note 11
Obi-Wan Kenobi,

Well thank you. The parade went very well, and I was pleased with it myself. You can tell Anakin that he is quite welcome for the trophy, and that I will be thinking of him for the rest of his life. Tell me, I have quite a bit of money, and if Anakin ever needs any money to cover his training, I would be willing to give him money. I really do admire the boy, and I hope to get to know him as he grows older.

I am glad that he learns quickly and is quite bright. I am sure that he will be a great Jedi Knight. I wish to help him in the process. So again, if he needs any money, or ANYTHING at all, just let me know. I will be more than willing to provide it.

Yes, I can only guess that the security of the Republic will increase as time goes on. I want to train officers and personal troops to increase protection of the Republic.

Yes, the Trade Federation officials were poisoned. Unfortunately, dead Neimoidians really stink, so my medical experts dispensed of the bodies soon after their deaths. I am sorry…they acted without my consent. I do not know enough about Neimoidians to know whether or not they would poison themselves or not, but I can tell you this much…in order for them to have been poisoned by someone, the person would have to sneak in, get passed 20 security officers, and sneak in their cells. I don’t know. It seems plausible that they could have been poisoned by someone outside, but they would have had to sneak in passed all those guards. Well, I will be looking into this.

The body of the Sith has not been recovered yet? Too bad. Well maybe the Sith got to it before the Jedi Council did. Who knows. I do hope that you find more out about the Sith.

Unfortunately my other Supreme Chancellor duties prevent me from writing to you as often. I will write you yearly. You must tell me of your progress yearly…so that I become well informed.

Obviously if I find any clues to the Sith, I will alert you, but so far I cannot find anything. The Sith seem to be very good at covering their tracks, which makes my job as Supreme Chancellor a lot harder.

Until next year,
Supreme Chancellor Palpatine
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Note 12
6 months later

Supreme Chancellor Palpatine,

It has been many months since we last have written to each other however I must alert you that this small resistance from remaining Trade Federation are wreaking havoc on the outskirts of the Republic. What we once thought we had destroyed is slowly growing power. I understand that the Senate is undecided on how to act, but people are dying and a decision on how to act would be good if it came swiftly. This reminds me of the situation on Naboo. Anakin hopes that the conflict will end swiftly but with limited bloodshed and I agree with him. His training is proceeding as expected.

Also the Jedi Council received a premonition that though the Sith are quiet they are slowly rising. The Jedi are training more intensely than ever before. The Sith would be foolish to act now, so you need not trouble yourself with them but with the immediate issue at hand.

Obi-Wan Kenobi
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Note 13
6 months later

Obi-Wan Kenobi,

I am writing you to inform you that the situation that you brought my attention to 6 months ago has now been permanently dealt with. The Trade Federation will no longer be a threat to the Republic.

I have taken away all their power. They no longer have a voice in the Senate, and they are not allowed to practice their Trading anywhere in the galaxy. If they try to practice their Trading, or they take a threatening action, they will be severely punished. I have studied their species, so I know how they think You no longer need to fear them. They will cower in fear and will not dare go against the Republic again.

The Senate worked very hard…..but under my leadership, we were able to get this situation straightened out correctly. There was no bloodshed, and I feel that this situation is finally closed.

Thank you for updating me on the Council’s thoughts on the Sith. I am sure you Jedi will handle it correctly. The entire Republic must be prepared for a sudden Sith attack….if that is what the Council predicts. It would be foolish for the Sith to rise right now. If you learn anything more about the Sith, please let me know.

How is young Anakin doing with his training? He’s been training for a year now….and he’s 10?

Things seem to be running smoothly in the Senate for the time being. If you have any concerns that you would like to bring to the Senate’s attention, please contact me.


Supreme Chancellor Palpatine
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Note 14
Supreme Chancellor Palpatine,

It is good to hear that the Trade Federation will no longer threaten the people of the Republic. I’m sure that they will not trouble you or the Jedi. You need not worry about the Jedi fearing them, we are more worried about the well-being of the people.

Thus far we have no more conclusive information about the Sith then we had previously. We have been exploring possible places of Sith history and its past but have divulged no information about the more current acts of the Sith. Myself, Anakin, and other Jedi have been researching archeological sites where Sith artifacts have been found, but it seems most of the evidence is destroyed.

Anakin is progressing well in his training. You are correct that he is now 10 years old. He has learned the Jedi code and so much more.

Again thank you for your support and the Jedi Council will be sure to alert you of any concerns which threaten the well-being of the Republic.

Obi-Wan Kenobi
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Note 15
One year later….

Obi-Wan Kenobi,

Another year has passed since I last wrote you. Not much has changed in the Senate. Things are going along very nicely, and I see no problems in the Republic. The citizens seem to be content.

The Trade Federation has not dared to try to oppose us again, which is very good.

How is the research on the Sith going? A year ago you mentioned that the Jedi were looking into Sith artifacts and old sites. I heard, now I do not know if this is true or not, but I heard that the Sith had been involved in the battle on Anuvuin…the one that happened before the Republic was established. According to ancient history, the Maurders burned the planet after the fight, and all the Sith had been killed in that. If there were any artifacts, surely they have been destroyed by now. You know that the Maurders took Anuvuin as their Base about 50 years ago. The Maurders probably destroyed any remaining artifacts. However, it is obvious that SOMEONE must have gotten to at least some of the artifacts before the Maurders did…because how else would the Sith have been able to come back? It is rather unfortunate. What kind of artifacts were you hoping to find?

I am pleased to hear that Anakin is progressing well in his training. Is he doing better than most kids his age, has he met your expectations, and how does he like the training? He’s now 11. Isn’t his birthday August 30? I forget where I heard that, but I heard it from someone. Anakin is quite popular among the Republic citizens. You must be very proud to have him as your Padawan. Does Anakin need any financial assistance, or any assistance of any kind?

If you have any concerns that you feel the Republic needs to address, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Supreme Chancellor Palpatine
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Note 16
Supreme Chancellor Palpatine,

It is good to hear that the citizens of the Republic are content. I am glad that you have not had problems related to the former Trade Federation.

The research on the Sith is going slowly, we have uncovered minimal information. But that is still more than we previously had uncovered. We were hoping to uncover records that the Sith had recorded of their training and methods so that we could better understand their mindset. We have actually uncovered small information about the Sith the Maurders supposedly killed. Interesting that you mentioned that. We discovered that not all the Sith were killed in the battle of Anuvuin unlike the rumors that were widespread at that time. People were frightened and were willing to believe anything so that they wouldn’t worry about their lives. The Sith that had survived the battle we believe had an influence in these rumors because of the uncertainty about their origin.

You are correct that Anakin’s birthday is August 30th and the he is 11. He is surpassing most Jedi in his training because of his diligence and ability with the force. Anakin doesn’t require any financial assistance at this time, but if he does he will notify you. He thanks you however for the thought.

I must go now because I promised Anakin I would show him a new ship I’ve acquired for various missions we’ll have across the galaxy. I have yet to name it, but I think I’ll let Anakin choose. If you have any concerns about the Sith please alert the Jedi Council.

Obi-Wan Kenobi
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Note 17
One year later:



Obi-Wan,

Yet another good year has passed. It has been three years now since I have been Supreme Chancellor. I believe I have made the Republic better than it has ever been before. I have begun a massive Republic Navy, and I have started several Naval Academies. I have also begun a stormtrooper program. I feel that the Republic was not nearly well enough protected before. It would be foolish for anyone to attack the Republic now. The Stormtroopers are meant to enforce the Republic’s laws on planets. I believe that my protection system is working well, don’t you?

Surely if the Jedi could not uncover the Sith records, than neither can anyone else. I am very confident that the records are safe, wherever they might be. It is too bad that you cannot find them. I wonder if the Sith even spoke our language, and if they didn’t, they would be of no use anyway. You said you uncovered a small amount of information about the Maurders supposedly killed….please explain. I had thought that for sure those rumors were true, but obviously somehow the Sith came back, so maybe they never died off. I suppose the Republic will never know.

Oh, I almost forgot to tell you…I sent out many probes across the galaxy in hopes to discover the Sith, on your behalf, and I found something. One of the reports showed strange activity on this planet named Flamer. I believe that this “strange activity” is being caused possibly by the Sith Master. I encourage you to look into it. Report any findings to me. If you don’t find it on that planet, search the surrounding systems. It is on the opposite side of the galaxy, but I feel that you Jedi should look into this situation thoroughly. I understand that a full investigation may take a few years, but I feel that it is very important.

Anakin’s now 12 years old!!!!! That’s hard to imagine. He’s almost a teenager. I hope that his teenage years are not tough on you. If you ever need to go on a special mission, feel free to drop Anakin off at my office. I would love to have a talk with him again. I haven’t even seen him since he was 9.

I am pleased to hear that Anakin has a lot of diligence and has an outstanding ability with the force. I’m sure that it will only help him in the future, and help the galaxy too.

Tell young Skywalker that I am very pleased to offer my services or help to him should the need arise.


Supreme Chancellor Palpatine
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Note 18
Supreme Chancellor Palpatine,

Your reign as the Supreme Chancellor has been successful thus far. I am glad that peace has been sustained. I have heard of your Naval academies that you are establishing. I hope that all sentiments of the Republic area allowed to partake in these academies so that they feel they are doing their part. What are your future plans for the Naval Academies?

These stormtroopers that you mentioned are an interesting addition to the protection of the Republic. You said that they are to enforce the laws of the Republic. I hope that the laws will first be enforced diplomatically and peacefully first before any extreme measures are taken. I only hope that you maintain a sufficient amount of control on these new stormtroopers.

Though the Jedi haven’t had a large success in finding Sith records we have had minimal successes. We have uncovered a few data files in basic about Sith activity in the Outer Rim territories. Although, they mysteriously disappeared once we recovered them, but luckily the Jedi have photographic memories. Like you we have wondered about if the Sith have a language of their own. Of that possibility we are aware of. Some Jedi have a connection with the force so deep they can look at an object and interpret its meaning. In the case of the Maurders these data files confirm that the Sith have survived. There’s no doubt among the Jedi that they are biding their time until they arise again.

Thank you for sending the probes across the galaxy. I wish you had alerted us sooner, but I can understand how busy you must be. We have sent a team to investigate that planet and I’m waiting for the information…wait what’s this? Anakin just gave me a message. The Jedi team was attacked by an unknown source, luckily no one was seriously injured. Some suspect they were bounty hunters, but others think it may have been something more. I’ll update you once we file an official report. Better to have all the facts than a few and best not to jump to conclusions. I will be sure to alert you once a full investigation is conducted. I think that the Jedi Council will send more Jedi to investigate the situation now.

Obi-Wan Kenobi
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Note 19
Obi-Wan Kenobi,

Another year has passed, my friend. I assure you that my reign as Supreme Chancellor will remain successful, and I have great confidence in that. Yes, I am encouraging all sentiments of the Republic to entire my academies, of course. We need a strong Navy for the days ahead. I know that peace cannot last forever, and that a strong Navy is necessary. I do not have any immediate plans for the Navy. I am just ensuring that the Republic will not be vulnerable to any outside group. I have grown suspicious of the Maurders activity. They seem to be rather quiet. I have never felt safe without a proper Navy.

Of course I will not use the stormtroopers unless necessary. I just wanted to make sure that there was a strong group of ground troops in case they are needed. If the Trade Federation or some other group were to cause a problem for the Republic, it would be nice to have ground troops at the Republic’s disposal. They are meant to enforce the laws as I said before. If the Trade Federation were to step out of line, for example, the ground troops would be there to stop them.

Continue checking into the Sith activity. They are a growing concern, so I have been trying to look into this business myself. I came up with something very interesting. It’s an old Sith translation guide….I found it in a very remote computer. I’m sending along with this letter. I hope that you can use it well.

Well Anakin is now 13 years old…..a teenager now. Tell me….how does young Skywalker like be a teenager? He is doing very well, I might guess. Tell him to keep up the good work.

Let me know how your Sith research comes along, and if the data file I sent you helps.



Supreme Chancellor Palpatine
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Note 20
Supreme Chancellor Palpatine,

I am pleased that you have recovered an old Sith translation. The data file is unlike anything I’ve ever seen before. How ever did you uncover it? The Jedi are looking through it as I compose this letter. The thing that baffles me is that it is completely different than anything from the language we previously uncovered from an ancient artifact. We believe that we have uncovered the remains of a Sith lightsaber which has writings around the handle. Yet we cannot decipher it yet. We have uncovered this just recently and I was going to inform you when we had sufficient information about it so that we need not worry you over ancient artifacts we can hardly decipher. I hope that both the data file and this artifact we found will help us though.

Anakin is doing well. Yes he is a teenager and is progressing nicely. He says being a teenager doesn’t feel any different than before. Except I can see that he is slowly maturing into a fine young man. Though of course every teenager goes through stages in their life when they question life itself. I know I went through it and Anakin is as well.

I hope that the Navy is a success and it will ensure the protection of the Republic. Have you had much of a response for recruits? The Jedi are dispatched around the galaxy looking into claims of Sith activity. Thus far they have been false, but we must treat every claim as serious.

Obi-Wan Kenobi
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Note 21
Obi-Wan Kenobi,

Yes. I was very pleased to find the translation myself. How did I uncover it? Well being Supreme Chancellor, I have a lot of people working for me. I have a lot of influence. Just about anything I want information on…..someone has the ability to find. It took a lot of digging, but somehow my informers found it.

It is unlike anything you have ever seen? That should be a good sign then. I’m sure you’ll soon find artifacts with the same language on it. Perhaps the Sith language developed over a long period of time and the lightsaber that you found was of an older version of the language.

About the lightsaber you found……would you mind bringing it to my office. I can look it over and see if I can find any language that it might come from. I might be able to get a lead on it. I promise that any artifact that you find will be safe in my care.

Or maybe if you look closely at the lightsaber it IS the same language…you never know.

I am pleased that Anakin is doing well. He’s 14 now. He does not attract the attention of girls does he? He has never had a girlfriend or any serious relationships, right?

In a few years I would be very pleased if you would let me talk with him for about an hour. I would like to discuss certain things with him….but they are mature things. I do not believe that a 14 year old is ready to hear them. You see, there are old stories that I would like to pass on to a special person. My own father told me these stories, so I would be very honored if Anakin would take my request. Maybe when he’s 18 or 19 would be a good time.

Yes….the recruitments are going well. The more intelligent people go to the Navy academies, and the less intelligent people go to the stormtrooper school.

In a few years the Republic will be really built up.

Now what’s this? I just got a report that there has been an attack on the planet Dantooine. It appears as if it might be Sith…..why don’t you and Anakin check it out. Of course I can’t order you to do it. Check with the Jedi Council first.

I hope everything is going well for you in your research. I will continue to try to find out more information on the Sith, and you let me know anything that you might find. Make sure you tell the Council to continue checking the other planet I told you about before.



Supreme Chancellor Palpatine
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Note 22
Supreme Chancellor Palpatine,

It is good to hear that your getting information is not hindered by your presence as a leader. I’m glad that your informers are willing to share all information with you. Good informers are hard to find, especially trustworthy ones at that. I’m sure that you would agree.

The data file that you uncovered is still hard to decipher. The Jedi are concentrating mostly on that and trying to find similar writings, but so far we have found none. We will however look into your theory of perhaps it being an older version. We’ll keep on trying though. You want to see the lightsaber? That will be fine, we have it under tight security but we have already made copies of the writings on it and have examined it thoroughly, we have records of everything on it. I’ll send it to you right away so you can examine it.

You are correct that Anakin is 14 now. I’d rather not discuss Anakin’s relationship with girls. That’s a private matter with Anakin and he doesn’t wish me to discuss it. I’m sure Anakin would like to talk to you when he is older and ready to listen to your stories, I will pass on your request in due time. I’m honored that you consider Anakin so special.

I will ask the Jedi Council for permission to investigate Dantooine with Anakin. I have just received the reports of the attack myself. I don’t want to endanger Anakin, but exposure to another culture will do him good. I will update you of our progress if the Council lets us investigate. Also investigations are still ongoing on the planet you mentioned before even though we haven’t found anything, I think the Council might be pulling Jedi out of the planet soon.


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Obi-Wan Kenobi,

Yes….good informers are hard to find…but since I am Supreme Chancellor….I have access to everyone in the Republic. When you have that many people to choose from, you end up with very good informers.

One of my informers just told me that he happened to uncover some old artifact type things from a planet called Quique. My informer also said that those artifacts look strangely similar to the writings of the data pad that I gave you. Perhaps this is the planet that the Sith came from? You should check into it. My informer left everything the way he had found it so that the Jedi would be able to fully investigate. I do hope you learn something this time.

Now about that lightsaber that you had found. I examined it carefully….and I set my people to work on it right away. I had several language specialists look at it. They reported back that it was NOT a language on the sword….but rather it was just a design. He is confident of that, and I trust him fully. I hope that the Jedi Council will also.

Thank you for telling me that you made copies of everything on the lightsaber…it would have saved me from doing something foolish…like calling in more experts to copy it.

Wow….Anakin is now 15….halfway through his teenage years. I am sure that he has progressed greatly in his training. When do you think he will be ready to face the trials? Thank you for passing on the word. In just a few years everything will be perfect for me to talk with Anakin. I am looking forward to my conversation with him. Is it not true that the Jedi’s force ability is inherited? If Anakin were to have any off-spring, they would have a great chance of having his high force level, correct? IF this is true, then Anakin’s relationship with girls does affect the whole galaxy and is not just a private matter.

Well of course….Anakin has been a favorite of mine for years now. You know that. I was very much pleased by what he did for Naboo’s cause.

Well let me know how the investigations are going.


Supreme Chancellor Palpatine
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Note 24
Supreme Chancellor Palpatine,

Thank you for the information about Quique. Several Jedi were dispatched to investigate the planet. I hope that we will uncover information about the Sith. Hopefully this planet will answer questions we have about the Sith. I’m glad that your informer left everything the way it was so that the Jedi could investigate it fully.

The language specialists that examined the lightsaber must indeed be professionals and the Jedi Council trusts their judgment. However, Anakin especially and myself still have a feeling that even if they are symbols they do mean something. However, only the maker of the lightsaber knows that or the Sith.

Yes, Anakin is halfway through his teenage years. He is still not ready yet for his trials. It takes years and years for a Jedi to truly be ready for the trials. Unless the Council decides a certain act done by a well trained Padawan earns them the title of Jedi Knight. For example in my case I defeated a Sith. It is true a Jedi’s force talent is inherited but it must be developed for it truly to be affective. If Anakin were to have offspring they would have a force count depending if the girl was force sensitive or not. But the duty of a Jedi does come first.

The investigation on Dantooine did not turn up much. Anakin and I went to investigate with a team of specialists. There was a native people Anakin interacted with and there appeared to be evidence of artifacts but they were dug up or destroyed. Someone got there before we did. However, we did find a small artifact that had some similar writings as the one on the data pad you gave us previously. We will continue to update you on our progress.


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Obi-Wan Kenobi,

Of course….you know that I will inform you on anything that I hear regarding the Sith. We must work together for everything to work out for the Republic…

Have the Jedi found out anything from the planet of Quique. You have now examined it for a full year. Surely you have found something by now.

Of course I told my informer not to mess with anything. I would not want to mess up your investigation, you know. Well as no one has access to the Sith language, except from the data pad I sent you…..no one will ever find out what that lightsaber said. I’m sure that it was not of much importance.

Now Anakin is 16….hard to imagine. What does he look like now? Oh I see. When do you think Anakin will be ready for the trials?

Are the Jedi finished with the investigation on Dantooine? So you found an artifact with the same writing that the data pad had on it? Very good. Were you able to decipher the message?

As usual, things are going perfectly fine in the Republic…all except for a few unexplained uprisings on the planet Quique and the surrounding planets.

I wish you luck in your continued search.


Supreme Chancellor Palpatine
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Note 26
Supreme Chancellor Palpatine,

Our investigation on Quique for any evidence of the Sith is drawing to a close. We uncovered minimal data matching the language on the data pad you gave us. The uprisings on Quique and in the surrounding system are indeed unexplainable. The citizens there are racked with fear over unexplainable raids in their towns. Also an increase in space pirates in the area is puzzling. I trust your administration is dealing with that. The Jedi are trying to restore peace on Quique and are succeeding with the citizens.

The investigation on Dantooine was completed a month ago. After examining the artifact it’s indeed strange because it matches the information on the data pad but it appears old, but after investigating it we found that it’s made out of recent material. Which may suggest that someone planted the artifact. Perhaps we are getting too close and someone doesn’t want us to discover anything. Thus far we’ve been unable to decipher the message. Regardless, investigations will continue as more Sith evidence turns up.

I believe that Anakin is not yet ready for the trials. He’s only been training for 7 years. He may however be ready in his early 20s or possibly his late teens. We’ll just have to see as his training progresses.

How is your navy coming along? The latest reports say it is successful and that you’re thinking about expanding. I trust that they’re intricate parts to restoring peace in the galaxy. Perhaps they should try to stop the raids by space pirates. Citizens of the Republic would feel safe to know the navy is successful.


Obi-Wan Kenobi
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Obi-Wan Kenobi,

Are there any further investigations going on with the Sith?

Anakin is now 17 years old. Send Anakin over to me sometime. I would like to talk with him sometime next year.

The space raids that you spoke of on the planet of Quique have been handled and dealt with properly. The Navy has proven that officers are being trained very well. There is no doubt in my mind that the Navy could defend the Republic. I hope that the citizens of the Republic have learned this. Do to this demonstration, and due to a lack of activity, I think it is about time that I advance my plans for the galaxy even further. Two years from now the galaxy will be very much changed; I can guarantee that. The Republic will not be what it is today….soon…not yet…but soon my plans will be known to the rest of the galaxy. Events are taking shape nicely. Do not worry, the Republic will be changed for the better.

So the Sith artifact was planted, you think? That’s too bad. I wonder what planet you Jedi can look to next for possible evidence. Unfortunately my sources of information have not been able to turn up any more possible leads. Perhaps next year they will have some.

The Maurders are my new concern. I wonder what they are up to. You know, they are not part of the Republic, and I am afraid that they are planning something. I believe their base is the planet of Blue Waters. I suggest that the Jedi Council look into their affairs.

Is Anakin close to the trials then? You said either in his early 20’s or his late teens. He is 17 years old now…..so perhaps you could tell me? Make sure he talks with me before he takes the trials. I would be honored to wish him luck and to talk to him before he becomes a Jedi Knight. Would you do me the honor of having him talk with me?

Until next year….


Supreme Chancellor Palpatine
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Note 28
Supreme Chancellor Palpatine,

No further major investigations are going on with the Sith. There are several smaller ones going on trying to interpret the data file you have given us previously. We believe that this data file may have been distorted by the Sith due to the fact that the artifact we found contained the same writings as the data file and we found out that it was planted. Some Jedi are looking at the files on the lightsaber we previously found. If your informers come up with anything you know who to contact.

I am glad that the space raids by Quique have been dealt with. Your Navy seems to be working very effectively and the Council likes their effort to restore peace. You spoke of advancing your plans for the galaxy. What may I ask are some of those plans? Your success with the Navy is admirable and the Council is interested in seeing what more you have in store.

The Maurders do seem like a very mysterious lot. The Council has dispatched some Jedi to the planet of Blue Waters to investigate their affairs. Hopefully we will have some information for you in the upcoming year.

Anakin isn’t that close to the trials. As the time draws near I believe that he will face his trials more in his early 20s. He must learn to calm his mind. However, I will be sure to send him over to you before he takes his trials. A Padawan needs support when the trials draw near. You mentioned that you wanted to meet with Anakin next year. Just let me know and Anakin will meet with you. Though his training has increased I’m sure he’ll have time to talk with you.


Obi-Wan Kenobi
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Note 29
Obi-Wan Kenobi,

Anakin is now 18, isn’t he? He’s only 18….and…..my….I am impressed. I have just received word of what he did on Tatooine. He managed to rescue all the slaves on Tatooine….did he do this all alone, or did you help him? He rescued his mother too, didn’t he? That young man impresses me very greatly. How did he accomplish this task?

Unfortunately I was unable to schedule a conference with him this past year…..my plans did not advance as fast as I was hoping they would. I would very much like to have him meet with me sometime next year…when he’s 19.

So you believe the data file I gave you earlier was planted? I would hope not. Have you learned anything more about it?

My informers have not been able to locate any other Sith leads, but they are continuing their search, even now as I write this.

Yes…the Navy is developing…..and everything is preceding according to my plans. I am glad that the Council is pleased with it. The other plans that I referred to…..they are part of my major plans for reforming the Republic to make it better. Unfortunately my plans are not solid enough to go into great detail with them, but soon they will be revealed to the Republic. It’s good that the Council admires my efforts. I will tell you that I have a huge surprise for them, one in which the entire galaxy will benefit. The plans are part of the future, and I cannot reveal them now. Great things will be happening in the next couple of years. The Council will see what I have in store soon enough. They must be patient….for my plans depend on patience.

Have the Jedi recovered any useful Maurder information from the planet of Blue Waters.

Anakin isn’t that close to his trials? That is a shame. He does not have a calm mind? What is he like in training? Does he have a bad temper…..does he use anger for his advantage?

Yes; I certainly do want to talk to him this upcoming year. I am certain that he will find an opportunity to talk with me. Again, it is vital that he talks to me before his trials.

I must go now.


Supreme Chancellor Palpatine
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Note 30
Supreme Chancellor Palpatine,

Yes, it is true that the slaves on Tatooine have been freed. Anakin did in fact free his mother. She is currently residing in Coruscant near the Jedi Temple. She is a bit overwhelmed by Coruscant’s size, but Anakin was as well when he arrived. I did accompany Anakin on his journey. The Jedi Council however did not approve of our…journey. Anakin was insistent on going and I support my Padawan, just as Qui-Gon did for me. Though I respect the Council, the force was with us as we went and I firmly believe we made the right decision. We did not kill and did not fall prey to anger. The Council will meet with both of us later today to…talk with us of our actions.

Anakin is still not close to his trials. I believe he is frustrated about that, but as you said we must have patience. Anakin is intense in his training. He has experienced hatred but does not act on it. I can sense it sometimes, but he is slowly working on getting his mind calm so that he may become one with the force. Be sure to let me know when you wish to speak with Anakin.

We have not discovered anything further with the data file. We’ve abandoned research on it for now, to think we spent years studying it getting nowhere. We have yet to discover any useful information on the Maurders on Blue Waters. In fact it seems their presence was minimal there. We will however concentrate our efforts there. Have your informers discovered anything more on the Maurders?

Your Navy appears to be very useful thus far. Is it true that they stopped space pirates in the Corporate Sector? There’s unconfirmed reports we’ve been receiving about their methods and their presence there. It will be interesting to see your major plans you have for the galaxy. Patience is something that the Jedi Council has. Patience after all is a virtue and that is one virtue that Jedi possess.


Obi-Wan Kenobi
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Note 31
Obi-Wan Kenobi,

Well another year has passed and I understand that Anakin is now 19. Everything is falling into place nicely and I am about to reveal those plans I spoke of to the rest of the galaxy. But first some more things need to fall into place. The Jedi Council will not have to wait much longer; I promise you that.

There has been a lot of questionable activity going on in the Maurder part of the galaxy. I understand that Anakin is not with you and is visiting with his family at this time. I ask you then if you would look into the Maurders. If you find anything, report it to me immediately. My informers have told me that they are VERY suspicious of the Maurders…..more so than a year ago. Make sure that you check it out. My informers happen to feel that the Maurders are up to no good, and they feel that the Republic could be in danger. They told me that only a Jedi Knight could be safe in checking it out. I’m guessing that my informers saw something so threatening that they were scared to look into it any further. I am sure a Jedi Knight such could check it out for me. What do you say?

I also feel that due to this strange situation that we should write each other often….more than once a year…we should write each other as often as we can until we find out what’s going on.

I would greatly appreciate it if you would look into these Maurder events. I also heard that their base planet is NOT Blue Waters, but it is a planet called Anuvuin. I think mostly all the Maurders live on or near that planet, so if you head in that direction, you should be able to find out what they are up to.

So the Jedi Council did not approve of the slave rescue. You must tell me what was said. Thank you for telling me about Anakin’s anger. I hope Anakin’s mother will remain safe and enjoys her stay on Coruscant. If there is anything that I could do for her to help her adjust to life here, do contact me.

I will speak with Anakin as soon as I can….though I am more concerned with the Maurder activity than I am with Anakin.

It is a shame that all the research you did on the Sith turned up nothing useful. I was sorry to hear that.

Yes, my Navy has stopped quite a few space pirates in the Corporate Sector.

Right now I need you to check out the Maurder activity.

Thank you very much for contacting me yearly up to this point. It certainly helped me out.

Bye until your reply,
Supreme Chancellor Palpatine
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Note 32
Supreme Chancellor Palpatine,

Since Anakin is visiting with his family I will look into the Maurders personally for you. Thank you for the tip on being near the planet Anuvuin. I have heard little about that area of the galaxy. I will take a ship later today and jump to that sector. It may take days for my next reply. But I will be sure to inform you of my findings. Strange that your informers were scared to look further into the planet. But I’m sure that I will uncover whatever it is that they are frightened of. I am preparing a small team as I compose this note. The Jedi Council has approved of this journey. I will make the hyperspace jump as soon as possible. I sense a disturbance in the force, but I have yet to pinpoint what it may be. I have a feeling that I will encounter the Maurders and uncover something, something that I can’t put into words…

You asked about the slave rescue. The Jedi Council did not approve of Anakin’s and myself going to Tatooine without their permission. This is mostly because we took a ship without their approval and had intent to use the force to achieve their freedom. Anakin said that it was our duty to restore freedom to the galaxy. I reiterated that point to the Council and said that our duty was to have peace. Anakin supported me saying measures sometimes have to be taken to have peace. Our statements to the Council allowed us to get a verbal reprimand and nothing further.

Well, I must send this note now because my ship is close to taking off. I informed Anakin of my departure and now I must go. In my next letter I will be sure to update you of what happens on my investigation.


Obi-Wan Kenobi
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Note 33
Obi-Wan Kenobi,

I have received reports that you have returned from your investigation. There are rumors that you…have been injured or barely got away with a damaged ship. Are these rumors true? If so, what in the galaxy happened?

You must report to me immediately.

Once I find out the nature of your investigations, I can push for some kind of action, but I cannot until you give me a full and detailed report.

Well I’m glad that you and Anakin were not punished severely for the slave rescue.

I anxiously await your report.


Supreme Chancellor Palpatine
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Note 34
Supreme Chancellor Palpatine,

After a day in a bacta tank and another recovering in a medical facility, I am finally able to give you the report. At the planet you had me investigate I was abruptly attacked by the Maurders. Crashing down on the planet I had to abandon ship with the crew that survived. On the planet we discovered that the Maurders are manufacturing clones! There are dozens of labs and many guards. I have proof of this on a data file I managed to smuggle away. I’m sending it over to you immediately. They are planning war. I barely managed to escape with my life. The clones are being bred for the purpose of search and destroy. They have no emotion and are well trained. I managed to get the ship up and running and took out a small part of their facility, I may have slowed down the process for a while. But I fear that they will rebuild. The Republic must take action; you must take action. Your Navy will come in real handy.

I fear that the Republic may have to bond together and fight against this new army. There are hundreds if not thousands of clones. It was by the force I managed to escape. I collected as much information as I could. It appears that they’ve taken the space around the planet and plan to overtake that sector of the galaxy. Which was in part the reason my ship was shot down so quickly. It was lucky that your informers didn’t get destroyed on sight. I think that if they are not stopped that they will attempt to take over other planets and possibly Coruscant one day if their numbers are allowed to grow. Jedi Master Yoda believes so as well because he visited me as I am composing this message. I trust you will take the appropriate action. I must go inform the rest of the Jedi Council now. If you require our assistance let us know.


Obi-Wan Kenobi
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Note 35
Obi-Wan Kenobi,

I must say that the information that you have obtained is quite disturbing. In response to it, I have declared war on the Maurders….I’m calling it the Clone Wars. I’ll need a general for it…..and I was thinking…..since you so bravely discovered the clones for me, I would be honored if you would take the job of the General of the Clone Wars. Another thing, and I encourage you to discuss this with the Jedi Council, but from your description it seems as though only Jedi have the skills required to defeat this clone army.

I encourage that the Jedi be the main ones participating in this. Of course I’ll have the Navy involved, but obviously I need the Jedi, as I am sure you will agree.

Also, because the very Republic is threatened, I have placed new people in all of the top offices…to insure that this is handled properly. If felt that these new people could handle this job better than the people who had held the jobs previously.

I have done all this with careful consideration.

Are there enough Jedi in the galaxy for you to be involved?

Thank you for your information. It is much appreciated. I am glad you were not killed in the process.

How will this affect young Anakin, do you think?

Well I must get back to paperwork.

I encourage you to accept my offer, Obi-Wan. You would make an excellent General, and no one deserves it more than you.


Supreme Chancellor Palpatine
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Note 36
Supreme Chancellor Palpatine,

I can understand a declaration of war on the Maurders. Some have criticized your action but the Council approves. The Maurders do not seem like the type to negotiate diplomatically.

I have thought about your offer to make me a General. The Jedi Council, myself, and Anakin have discussed this at length. They’ve encouraged me to accept that position, which is what I shall do. If you give me people to command I shall lead. I shall be a General. The Jedi Council also will dispatch Jedi to help in the aptly named Clone Wars. I trust that you have informed the Navy and the Senate. Word has it on the Holonet that you will officially declare the war at a Senate meeting sometime soon. Is that true? If so, what preparations are you making to deal with the Maurders?

Anakin was as shocked as I was that the Maurders had cloning facilities. He said that clones in a way were like slaves for the leaders of the Maurders to control. Mindless drones, as he put it. He will have to find out how these clones are being led. I have a feeling we will find out in due time.

You mentioned that you placed new people in new office positions. If I may inquire, are they related to the recent outbreak of the Clone Wars? If you require the Jedi’s help I’m sure the Council will agree as long as we don’t do anything rash. We don’t want innocent civilians to be casualties of this war. Until then I shall make preparations until you officially assign me on what you want. I will gather a team of Jedi to help.



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Note 37
Obi-Wan Kenobi,

I realize that some people in the Republic have criticized my decision to declare war on the Maurders, but I also know that had I not declared war, some citizens would have criticized me too. It is impossible to keep everyone happy. I only acted out of what I felt the best interest of the Republic was. It pleases me that the Council approves of my action. When a group of people starts to build weapons of war and injures a citizen of the Republic, I do believe that that signifies a threat to the Republic….and that negotiations would be impossible.

I am also honored that you have accepted the General position. I will be need of your services for a full 2 years, whether the war ends before then or not. I just need to make sure that the Republic runs smoothly during that time. I do not know how this will affect young Anakin. Obviously Anakin will not be able to train under you while you are General…so do tell me what will happen to him. Maybe I could be of service to him. I would be very glad.

I will be in heavy need of Jedi, so please have the goodness to ask the Council for a very large number of them, as only Jedi could effectively destroy these clones.

Yes, I have just officially declared war during an emergency Senate meeting. I have named you as General and I have appointed top government positions just as I said I would. My top advisors (the ones I’ve just appointed) have been in deep discussions about how we will deal with the Maurders. We believe that as long as they show violence towards the Republic that we have a rationale for war. We also believe that the Jedi and Navy and stormtroopers will be all participating in the Clone Wars…and I have increased security. I do not know how the Jedi Council will handle this situation, but I have just created a draft for the Navy and stormtrooper positions. We do not know how many clones the Maurders have, but I feel that tight security is an absolute necessity. Since the Jedi will be the main ones to fight on ground, I am giving you full control of only them. The Navy and stormtroopers will be controlled by other people that I have appointed for those specific jobs.

The Navy and Senate have now been informed and are making preparations as necessary. Increased training and practice has been initiated.

Yes, try to find out how the clones are being led.

Yes…the new people in my top positions have been appointed due to the Clone Wars.



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Note 38
Supreme Chancellor Palpatine,

I admire your reasoning for declaring war. It is true that people do criticize whatever decision one in your position makes.

I accept the two years of service and pray that the conflict will not last that long, though I have a feeling that it will and possibly longer. I have assembled a primary team of Jedi who will assist me in dispatching Jedi to stop the Maurders. You mentioned the Jedi being the main ground troops. I think however that the Navy, Stormtroopers, and Jedi should work together in resolving the conflict.

You also mentioned what will become of Anakin. He has a plan that the Navy and a special team of Jedi should work together in space flight assaults. Anakin is a fine pilot and his skills in the air have far surpassed some Jedi that I’ve seen. I propose that we assemble a flight group and have Jedi and the Navy work together to stop the Maurders from exiting the sector of the galaxy they are in, so that they don’t spread to other areas. This will allow Anakin more training and he wants to be a part of protecting the galaxy. We discussed this in length and agreed that I would command where they would go, with permission from you of course. Anakin could help with the training of pilots and assault itself. This may keep us apart for a time, but I believe that this will help his training. The Council asked me to run by this plan with you because we have many Jedi who are trained in flight and willing to defend the galaxy.

I have begun the task of sorting through the Jedi to find their special skills and how they can benefit the war effort. We have many Jedi who could assist in intelligence gathering, scientific research, medical specialists for treating the wounded if there is a need, and Jedi who are versed in combat. I will work with the Council to determine their skills. I hope that you will have some kind of meeting with the heads of the Navy, Stormtroopers, your advisors, you, and myself so that we can form a tactical plan of attack. I hope that you will however consider myself and Anakin’s idea of a squadron.


Obi-Wan Kenobi
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Note 39
Obi-Wan Kenobi,

I assure you that those who criticize me will not be criticizing me for long. They will be too concerned with the clones to worry about what I’m doing.

I was pleased to learn that you have accepted the General position. Very good, now my plans can be accomplished quickly. You will be a very good general, and I have confidence that you will destroy the clones.

Of course the Navy, Stormtroopers, and Jedi will all work together. You must if my plans are to be accomplished. I have given specific orders to my men to work with you according to my plans. There will be things accomplished, I assure you.

I have thought long and hard about Anakin’s request….and I accept it, however I ask that all Jedi who participate in the Clone Wars in any way inform the Council after a Jedi has accomplished something or completed a mission. And after that, I request a written report. This means that the Jedi must report to Coruscant after they have come back from a mission or something such as that. I request that I get a chance to talk with Anakin on one of these times that he comes back. It is fine if he is part of a flight group…however Anakin is very young. He is still a Padawan. I didn’t know that Padawans could take missions and be involved in Jedi things without their masters. I thought that only Jedi could do that. Am I right? It would then be hard for Anakin to do that. Also, I have been thinking about the safety of several important Republic citizens who live on Coruscant. The person that I am most concerned about is Queen Samantha of Coruscant. I heard that her parents just resigned leadership of the planet of Coruscant (they only control the planet of Coruscant) and that they have given it to their daughter Samantha…..who I have heard is actually Queen Amidala from Naboo. My informers told me that her real parents were the King and Queen of Coruscant and that they sent her to Naboo to be raised, and that she didn’t know about her real family until after the Naboo Invasion. So I am very concerned about her. Perhaps a Jedi could guard her?

Oh you have no idea how Anakin will advance in his training while you are apart from him. I believe that he will advance in his training because he is a very bright young man.

Very good. I’m glad you’re sorting through Jedi according to tasks and skills. I would like a full report on what you do with the Jedi and where they will be working. I need this information so that my plans can be fulfilled.

I look forward to hearing your reply.


Supreme Chancellor Palpatine
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Note 40
Supreme Chancellor Palpatine,

Anakin is pleased that you accepted his request to help train a flight group. He is working hand in hand with the Jedi to assemble a flight crew. We have several Jedi who’s flight skills are admirable. We also have several volunteers from civilians who’s reputations as pilots precede them. Since Anakin is still relatively young he won’t fully participate in assault missions until he passes his Jedi trials, which may be a few years away. He however can help in the training of pilots. You are correct that a Padawan does not go on missions without their Master, but they can help with missions. He just has to have patience.

However, since you mentioned Queen Samantha I think that Anakin would be a good bodyguard for her. He even volunteered to do it once he found out that it was really Queen Amidala, he could still protect her and help with the recruitment for a flight squadron. This will help in his training and may prove to the Council that he is responsible and ready for the trials. The Jedi Council approves of him being a bodyguard for Queen Samantha. However, it is up to the Queen herself and you.

Once the flight group is fully assembled you will of course receive full reports of each mission and from everyone that participates. Anakin wishes to see the battle post that we have set up outside of the Maurder Planet. Since every person who goes there must be cleared, I of course request your permission. Perhaps after that you can meet with him.


Obi-Wan
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Note 41
Obi-Wan Kenobi,

I understand that Anakin has been protecting the Queen for about a few months now. How does he like the job?

I am pleased that Anakin will be training a flight group, and that he will be reporting to me. I was pleased to find out that Anakin was assigned the job of protecting Queen Samantha. I sent in my approval as soon as I received your last letter.

And you know I cleared Anakin for being able to go to that battle post. I have been hearing some interesting rumors and wanted to make sure they were correct. I heard that Anakin was attacked while he was visiting the post and that he was forced to kill. Is this true? What exactly happened? I heard he had to defend himself…did you find out any information about the Maurders’ attack?

One other thing…I heard that Anakin became quite sick after coming back from the battle post, and that it might be his appendix. Is this true?

I would like to speak with Anakin because it sounds as if he has been through a lot. I am sure that Anakin and I will speak to each other very quickly.


Supreme Chancellor Palpatine
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Note 42
Supreme Chancellor Palpatine,

It has been several months since I have written to you. This is due to the fact that several Jedi have gone missing, including Jedi Master Mace Windu. This is both puzzling and disturbing because he is the 20th Jedi that has gone missing in the past two weeks. Though the puzzle pieces are coming together.

It is true that Anakin did have to kill at the battle post. I also understand that you spoke to Anakin a few weeks ago. He was visibly shaken and his demeanor has changed. He became quite sick; it wasn’t his appendix though. He said he fell while doing a training exercise, but he’s fine now.

Anakin has recently captured creatures called gwythiants. They were apparently wreaking havoc on a nearby planet and Anakin went off to capture them. I’m not sure exactly how he acquired them. But I have a feeling that you told him to do it. Why didn’t you tell me? He didn’t tell me that you ordered him to until afterwards. Queen Samantha also was kidnapped as I’m sure you’re well aware of. Anakin however rescued her.

Anakin also believes that you Supreme Chancellor Palpatine are a Sith. I should have suspected this before, after all this time…All the signs point to you. Rumors about Anakin have been circulating but so have rumors about you. Your reign as Supreme Chancellor will not last.


Obi-Wan Kenobi
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Note 43
My dear friend Obi-Wan Kenobi,

Yes….I am a Sith. I am Darth Sidious….the Sith Master who trained Darth Maul, and the one that had Naboo invaded. You see I told the Trade Federation leaders that they could have Naboo as long as they invaded it, and I even set up for Queen Amidala’s election because I thought she would be easy to control. She surprised me…and so did little Anakin. Even though my plans did not go the way I thought they would…I still got what I wanted and needed.

You Jedi are too careless and are so ignorant of the Sith ways. The Jedi have not been on their guard, which makes for a faster defeat.

Yes, I do know that several Jedi have been missing…and I know what happened to them. I killed them, and I have their bodies.

And yes, I did speak with Anakin some time ago…I am sure he filled you in on the details of the conversation. Did he tell you that he used anger and killed a Jedi Knight that attacked him? Did he tell you that he used the Dark Side to capture the gwythiants? Of course he didn’t….but slowly and surely he is becoming MINE. He WILL be my apprentice.

And yes, I also know that Queen Samantha was kidnapped…..because I arranged her kidnapping. I also was aware that Anakin rescued her.

Oh, you should have seen his anger with me…he is doing very well. I think he will make a great Sith apprentice, don’t you think?

Have you heard about my advancement of plans? I have just officially declared myself Emperor…and now there is no Republic; it is the Empire now. I will rule the galaxy my way. Have you heard about my new policy? “From this day forward, all Jedi and Force Sensitive individuals will be KILLED.” That was my surprise for the Jedi. You are right…my reign as Supreme Chancellor will not last long….because there is no such position anymore. I am now the Emperor. Nothing anyone can ever do can kick me out of office because all of those people that I appointed in the high government positions will see that. I also have command of an entire Imperial Navy and stormtrooper unit.

Another thing…give my congratulations to Anakin for me…I know about his wedding this morning. I have a surprise waiting for him tonight…and I’m sure the entire Jedi community will be surprised. The Jedi will soon be extinct, and Anakin will soon be MINE.

You will die, Obi-Wan Kenobi.


Your friend,
Supreme Chancellor Palpatine AKA Darth Sidious
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Note 44
Master Yoda,

Many years have passed since we have last had contact with each other. Palpatine’s systematic destruction of the Jedi has limited our numbers to meager amounts.

With Anakin at his side he will be unstoppable for years to come. Anakin’s turning to the Dark Side has been the leading factor in Palpatine’s power. The people are paralyzed by fear. In our duel against each other I could sense the Dark Side in him; it is strong. Palpatine’s ways of the Sith have caused Anakin to go down a dark path and declare himself Darth Vader. This is a path that I cannot stop him from walking. Ever since he used the Dark Side in acquiring the gwythiants it made him closer to becoming Palpatine’s apprentice or rather should I say Darth Sidious. Though he was horribly injured during our duel he has recovered and is stronger than ever. He will have to rely on machines to live, I doubt that will hinder his progression in the Force.

I understand that Anakin took Padme to Dagobah at one point and that is his offspring were conceived. Anakin does not know of this, I fear that Palpatine does and will try to mold them. I have sent Leia to be in the care of a trustworthy Senator. Padme ahs been taken to a secure location to be with Leia for the time being. Leia will be portrayed though as another Senator’s daughter. She has not been given information about Luke’s location because Anakin’s connection with her is strong and he may find out. I have sent Luke to be in the care of some of his distant family on a planet in the Outer Rim, I will reside there and observe his progress. The Force is strong in him. Qui-Gon’s prediction long ago about the Chosen One may have some truth in it; I believe that now. I know that we will meet someday once again Master Yoda…although it may be when one of us has passed on. Until that day may the force be with you.


Obi-Wan Kenobi
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