EXT. SPACE — HAD ABBADON
The Slipstream heads toward Had Abbadon, capital of the Galactic Republic. The planet’s surface is completely covered with cities, interconnected concentric circles of golden light blazing against an ocean of dark bronze.
EXT. HAD ABBADON — JEDI TEMPLE — DAY
The imperious ziggurat of the Jedi Temple stands against the electric blue sky.
INT. JEDI TEMPLE/COUNCIL CHAMBERS — DAY
Within the stately room located at the apex of the Jedi Temple stands Obi-Wan. Seated around him are the TWELVE MASTERS of the Jedi High Council. Though as black as his own, their uniforms are more ceremonial in form and function, consisting of long robes and tabards.
OBI-WAN
Recordings implicating the attackers were recovered from the wreck of the Radiant VII. Their identity is no longer a mystery. The Potentium has been orchestrating these raids.
MACE WINDU
Qui-Gon Jinn’s sect?
Reaching into his tunic, Obi-Wan brings forth a small holoprojector. Activating it, a three-dimensional projection of Asajj Ventress’ upper body is displayed, the brooch front-and-centre.
OPPO RANCISIS
Master Jinn is an idealist, not a murderer.
OBI-WAN
The facts are what they are. This woman is a Potentiate.
YADDLE
A rogue agent, perhaps.
MACE WINDU
We cannot afford to assume that.
DEPA BILLABA
How would we go about tracking the renegades down? They’ve been underground since their expulsion.
OBI-WAN
(hesitant) Shmi Warka may have their location.
There is a moment of tense silence. The masters, Windu in particular, observe Obi-Wan keenly.
OBI-WAN
Shmi was his apprentice.
PLO KOON
Warka chose not to join the Potentium. Isn’t that so?
OBI-WAN
Their relationship remained close even after Jinn disclosed his heresy. Shmi may have been privy to that knowledge.
The Jedi masters turn to one another. After some low murmuring followed by nods of ascent, they turn their gaze back on Obi-Wan.
MACE WINDU
You have our permission to rendezvous with Jinn’s apprentice.
Obi-Wan bows with thanks.