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Even through her armor, Tempest could feel the oppressive heat of Thyrsus’ twin suns bearing down upon her. It was brutal and unforgiving, transforming the landscape around her into an arid wasteland - devoid of all but the most rugged and resilient of terrestrial lifeforms. As one might expect, Thyrsian civilization that established itself around the oasis’ and subterranean caverns that were scattered across the planetary surface.
Of course, it was in the clear opposite direction that Tempest traveled - towards the sun-baked ruins and fortifications, tucked deep into the desert landscape. Despite its relative obscurity, it’s connection to the Sith spanned well over a century, dating back to the reign of Palpatine. Rumor of an observatory - established by the Emperor and protected by his Sun Guard - persisted through the years, and ultimately drew the Dark Lord into the desert.
She didn’t know what was waiting for her in the desert, or what was left to be found. Whatever secrets had been left by Palpatine were hers alone to claim.
The Dark Lord was adorned in her signature crimson-and-black armor - features concealed by the infamous mask. The curved hilt of her lightsaber was clipped to her belt - the glint of electrum catching the light every so often. The crystal of Indy Sati had been difficult to bleed, but the blade would serve her well indeed.
Leaving her ship as close as she could, Tempest continued to March towards a canyon ahead - where the earth split and created a narrow path through the mountainside. Even from a distance, she could feel the thrum of life through the Force, indicating that something was almost certainly waiting for her.
@Orbit