Coruscant was not as it once was, Ky reflected as the diplomatic barge containing him and his delegation of Jedi veered down towars the landing pad below. Once, it had been the bustling center of the galaxy. The center of government, religion, news... Now, stained by the reputation of Emperor Palpatine's regime, the planet looked more like a global slum than a proud ecumenopolis. If he squinted, Ky could just barely make out the Imperial Palace—once the Jedi Temple—scraping the horizon. A tower of smog rose behind it from the nearby Works.
But Ky was not here on a religious pilgrimage. His shuttle was bound for the Sector Ranger's headquarters. The news that Jedi Master Oren Zapan had been arrested had wrenched Ky from his own investigations. And while it was important to get to the bottom of the mysterious Knights of Ren, Ky felt some obligation to go and represent the Jedi on Oren's behalf. After all, Oren had been one of the few Jedi Masters to agree with him that these incidents needed to be taken more seriously. He could hardly let an ally rot in prison while the Outer Rim burned.
All the same, Ky had enormous respect for the Sector Rangers. Prior to uncovering his Force affinity, he had wanted to become one. No doubt, the rangers were just as confused by all that was happening as he was, which was important if this situation was going to be solved amicably. Both sides just wanted the truth; and Ky was going to see to it that the Sector Ranger and the public got that truth.
Their ship set down on the assigned landing pad. Ky had brought two other Jedi with him to represent the Order alongside him. Both were under strict orders to follow his lead. And, so, when the landing ramp swished down from the ship's belly, he led the other two forward to meet the waiting Sector Ranger delegation. Ky had the foresight to leave his lightsaber onboard. There was no need to be armed, as they were not going out to meet enemies, and he instructed the others to do the same.
To this meeting, Ky wore simple clothes. A thin brown vest over the top of black under-robe. His hair was tied back in a ponytail and he wore a thin smile in the hopes of easing some of the tension.
When he came to stand in front of the Ranger delegation, he bowed deeply. "Greetings, friends. I am Jedi Knight Ky Maryk. These are Knights Nashyr Ris and Valya Mirana. We are here representing the Jedi Order. Thank you for seeing us on such short notice, though I sorely wish it were on better terms."
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