Alpha Saber

"Master, its finished."

- Torfane Nijora.

The Alpha Saber was a rare lightsaber believed to have been constructed from a blueprint belonging to an ancient order known as the Order of Arrack; who’s settlement was said to have been stationed in the Joreki quadrant on the neighboring moon of a planet known as Krynore. It was at this settlement following the events of and during the  that the Alpha saber was built. Created by two Jedi, Padawun Torfane Nijora & Master Kentell Leknar whilst preparing for an impending imperial led attack. The saber’s alloy, focus crystals and power supply were all native minerals which were apparently found on the planet Krynore. Accompanied with its believed aligned fighting form “Zenite” the Alpha saber was apparently a dominant and exceptionally powerful weapon for any who would wield it. After its completion the Alpha saber was thought to have been used by Torfane Nijora against an attack from the sith Lord Darth Vader and a select few of the. Although it’s said the two Jedi were eventually overpowered and struck down by the dark lord, Nijora, whilst wielding the Alpha saber, was believed to have severed Vader’s entire left arm. After the battle had taken place it’s said that the Alpha saber was left behind on the Krynore moon.

Characteristics
The Alpha saber was believed to have been an adaptation of a lightsaber belonging to the mysterious Order of Arrack. The only distinguishable characteristics were said to be a small number of alterations, both internal and external. These were: a removable Krynidium power cell, mainframe interface socket and a Jeweliam emitter shroud that was apparently taken from one of the Jedi Torfane Nijora’s' lightsabers. Although its thought that a small fraction of the internal components were salvaged from another saber, almost all of its core electronic design was believed to have been completely replicated from the original schematic. The appearance of the energy beam was apparently unique to the Alpha saber (and order of Arrack lightsaber), as it produced a much broader shaft of light then other sabers, emulating a distinctive dense bronze glow. Upon ignition and throughout the duration of the sabers' use, the beam is said to have appeared highly unstable, cracking with waves of plasmatic spark. Due to the huge amount of energy that would course through the blade, thrusts cast even at half strength would seem to knock opposing force users and their sabers off balance. The power output of the saber was said to be vastly superior to other lightsabers due to the mineral power source, Krynidium. It’s said one aspect of its power was exhibited when held against an opposing blade for a prolonged period; the Alpha Saber would supposedly trigger the opponents to overload, disabling their crystals energy fluctuation, resulting in a momentary short to their energy beam.

Tumultuous beginning
The Alpha Sabers’ beginnings are said to have been set against the backdrop of a tumultuous epoch in the galaxy’s history; the conclusion of and the commencement of the.

Torfane nijora
"…you have been through a great deal young Torfane, still you strive to maintain your focus and duty, a commendable spirit resides in you."

- Master Jedi Kentell Leknar

Torfane Nijora was a Jedi padawun who it’s believed had been taken prisoner by the Galactic Empire aboard an imperial star destroyer, which had been orbiting the Mid Rim planet of. It’s said the padawun had previously been on a mission during which he experienced the outcome of Order 66 first hand by way of which his master’s murder, gunned down by the very clones that had served them so faithfully. Though his master became a causality of the military strike, Nijora somehow was not to meet the same fate, said to have been mysteriously taken alive by his one time comrades. This peculiar action that appeared in conflict with the very nature of Order 66 has apparently remained a mystery. While imprisoned aboard the star destroyer deep within a concealed laboratorial science level, Nijora was heavily sedated and confined to a crio-capsule; seemingly unable to move and commune with the force effectively. It’s believed that when science officers along with medical droids were administrating stimulants to trigger Nijora’s brain function, an overdose was given. This apparently caused the Jedi to fit uncontrollably, Nijora bursting through the capsules confines, throwing all observers across the room and rendering them lifeless. It’s said that after the effects of sedation had partially worn off, the Jedi collected his possessions and cautiously went in search for any means of escape. However patrols were believed to have been alerted to his presence and began pursuit of the Jedi. Determined to leave the ship, Nijora it seems found and barricaded himself into an escape pod in hope of making a speedy exit. It’s believed due to an altercation with the patrolling troopers, Nijora damaged the pods navigation systems. The Jedi was seemingly faced with a choice, he was either to perish where he stood or he was to take his chance in the void of space. Nijora sealed the hatch shut and upon ejection was left hurtling through the atmosphere of Koaan.

Kentell leknar
Kentell Leknar was said to have been a Jedi Master who having so far escaped the Empires clutches was in exile on the planet Koaan. It’s believed Leknar had previously survived an Imperil attack on a group of Jedi who had been staging an uprising since the conclusion of the clone wars. The desperate Jedi were apparently within final stages of a planed assault when they were discovered by an elite scouting team and supposedly destroyed. It’s said Leknar barely escaped the onslaught with her life, and spent subsequent years evading Imperial entanglement by continually stowing away on cargo ships and freighters. She eventually found her way into the interior of a solitary planet known as Koaan and befriended a nomadic Archeologist by the name of. Even through the Empire is said to have made increased mysterious visitations to the planet Koaan over time, Leknar’s presence went unnoticed. However the concealment of her identity was revealed when it’s said Leknar was alerted to the padawun Nijora’s presence.

Skirmish on koaan
Said to have witnessed a skirmish involving two shadow troopers and a young padawun, Leknar came to the Jedi Nijora’s aid and after a brief exchange of fire it’s believed the two Jedi were victorious. Aware that their presence and location was now known, it’s believed that the Jedi with the help of Mammon Hoole acquired a starship and fled the planet.

Pursuing a vision
Its alleged the Emperor and his infamous apprentice Darth Vader were merciless in their pursuit of any remaining Jedi; and due to the Empires apparent possession of the Jedi archives, it’s believed they might now have near full knowledge of all the known sacred sights and outposts scattered throughout the galaxy. Presumably the empire would use the information to eliminate the remainder of those Jedi who were unaccounted for, in time eradicating all historical and visible reference to the Jedi’s existence. Believing that the force was somehow guiding them, Nijora and Leknar are said to have journeyed deep into the Joreki quadrant in search of an ancient outpost that was supposedly known by only a select group of Jedi. It’s believed Leknar had previously seen this outpost in multiple visions which she had experienced while in her exile on Koaan.

Arrack outpost
After a supposed five months of deep space travel, stationed on the neighboring moon of a planet known as Krynore, Master Leknar and Padawun Nijora found the sacred sight of “Arrack”. The ancient outpost was believed to have appeared as if it had been deserted for many years, outwardly untouched and covered with native vegetation. The moon itself was said to have been a partial wasteland, seemingly devoid of any life; what appeared to make up the majority of the moons surface were countless dune seas scattered with pockets of dense shrubbery.

Apart from preparation which was said to have been executed relating to the believed immanent imperial attack, the Jedi are believed to have spent much time probing the outpost’s interior. It’s said Leknar and Nijora uncovered and studied the outpost’s relics as well as gaining access to the orders mainframe, which was believed to have surprisingly bore a remarkable resemblance to the Jedi council’s archives. The Arrack teachings and traditions which were examined by the two Jedi are said to have formed a lasting impression, as it’s believed the Jedi in time made a partial conversion toward the arrackian belief system. While at the outpost, the Jedi apparently made many more discoveries, some of which being intricate cultural practices of meditation and self defense. One such practice was a fighting form known within the Arrack culture as Zenite. The form, although being extremely efficient and calculated, with observation would apparently appear much slower then that of other forms within the Jedi array of stances. It was also said that the zenite form was accompanied by the use of a unique lightsaber.

Construction of the alpha saber
Following blueprints of a distinctive lightsaber that the two Jedi had apparently found within the outposts archives, its said that the Jedi ventured to the planet Krynore in search of the needed components for which to build the device. One of the components required was said to have been a mineral known as Krynidium; this was to be used as the main power source. Once the mineral was found, located within underground caverns, the Jedi were believed to have forged a two part power cell. A internal and an external removable supply. The external supply was made detachable due to the minerals weight, Krynidium was rumored to being quite heavy; yet this alteration is believed to have given the saber more versatility. When the external Krynidium was attached, it’s said the power output, weight and movement were virtually identical to the arrackian original. A strong and adaptable alloy that had been found within the same underground caverns was also apparently used for the hilt, a portion of internal machinery was said to have been taken from one of Nijora's duel sabers, and two Krynore focus crystals, native to the planet were also used. The physical energy beam which emitted from the saber was said to have been extremely powerful, displaying a broad width and forming a distinctive bronze glow.

Defensive measures
It’s said, that during their time on the Arrack outpost, the Jedi came in need of developing defensive measures to counteract the impending imperial forces. As the outpost was said to have had no visible external protection, the Jedi were required to explore the orders archives in search for anything that could be used as a suitable method of defense. During their search it’s believed they discovered information of a certain type of plant species named Charnnar, which inhabited the surrounding area. From the historical documents that were available, it was explained that the strange species had resided beneath and around the outpost for thousands of years, having natural hibernation periods of up to two hundred years. The creature apparently had their own defenses, consisting of long thick tentacles which it’s believed could crush hardened limestone, along with poisonous mucus glands that upon contact would cause paralysis. The sentient flora also had underground burrowing catacombs which led into individual nesting sites. It’s believed the Jedi learned the arrack people had found a way of controlling these creatures, having been found by the Jedi to have been in a forced state of hibernation. It was discovered that the arrack people had actually enforced this artificial hibernation by means of implementing a noxious type of gas. Although the Charnnar had previously been anesthetized they were brought out of their docile state by the two Jedi as a strategic measure. Once this decision was made it’s believed the Jedi never ventured outside the confines of the outpost.

As the Jedi discovered more about the history of the puzzling order they apparently became aware of a secret enclosure located six levels below the surface. It was believed to have been a type of meditation chamber, enclosed within thick stone walls which appeared to create an insulating affect on force energies. Once inside the chamber the Jedi were apparently shielded from outside disturbances and movements in the force, while their presence would remain hidden from those on the outside. The chamber also was said to have contained a type of port array technology in the form of circular disks which were capable of instant transportation throughout the outposts' interior and exterior.

Completion of the alpha saber
Though the Alpha saber was constructed by both Jedi, it was said to have eventually been given to Nijora. This was believed to have been a tradition shared amongst the Arrack order, where a small communal group of Jedi (those who had mentored the Padawun) would contribute in the saber’s construction. When the lightsaber was complete it was given to the padawun upon attaining the rank of, knight of Arrack. It’s told that when the Alpha saber was complete Nijora bowing low, presented it to his master. Who intern began the coronation from Padawun to Knighthood and returned the saber to him. Nijora is said to have abandoned his previous fighting form, instead immersing himself in the teachings and fighting style of the Arrack order. Leknar apparently continued to use her own lightsaber but is said to have amalgamated her fighting style with that of the Zenite.

Vader’s arrival
Supposedly half a cycle after the construction of the Alpha saber, the moment the Jedi were expecting, had come. The siths arrival. Once Vader’s ship was detected, Leknar and Nijora fled the upper levels, venturing six floors below to the outposts’ meditation chamber. As Vader and a select few of his personal guards “the 501st legion” arrived, they were said to have been met with an eerie silence, all that presented before them was the haze of a miner sand storm. As Vader’s troops moved ahead to find some covering and locate an observation point of the outpost, Vader its believed kept a slight distance, apparently puzzled and uneasy at a disturbance he had sensed in the force. Then, at the very instant some of the troops were alerted to movement in near bye foliage; they were apparently surrounded and dragged away. Vader having no alternative but to move forward, pressed on toward the outpost. Some of the troops that had not been either taken or left paralyzed by the lethal vines, its said advanced on speeders bikes, deploying thermal detonators as they sped through dense shrubbery. While on the move, Vader was brought to the ground several times by the spawn’s tentacles, yet its said he managed to keep them at bay. Commanding the force and his lightsaber, the sith carved through the enemy, hurling its tendril’s into the undergrowth.

Vader’s findings
Upon his arrival to the outpost’s entry point, Vader was believed to have only been accompanied by twelve remaining troopers, this was said to have been a huge blow to the notorious and highly regarded “Vader’s fist”. Although few in number, what was left remained loyal and focused as ever, awaiting their masters orders. Sensing no immediate danger lying within the outpost, Vader and his troops proceeded to enter. At this point Vader was said to have experienced more force disturbances, he could dimly sense the two Jedi and his ability was progressively growing fainter. It’s said that in an attempt to gain more technical access some of the troopers tried to override the outposts interface but could only obtain basic information. Vader who was familiar with the Jedi achieves, didn’t take long to bypass the mainframes security system and have near complete access to all the outposts’ functions and archives. It was during his study of the archives that Vader apparently acquired more detail on the vine type of creature known as, Charnnar. It was discovered that the Charnnar were a force sensitive species, and very thing responsible for vaders inability to sense the two Jedi. It’s believed the Charnnar had a means of feeding upon the living force while in a primeval hunting state; making communion with the force nearly impossible for all other force sensitives in the vicinity. Using the computers reference charts, Vader swiftly located many of the creatures nesting sites and gave an order for his ship to bombard them with proton bombs. As the order was given, seemingly appearing out of thin air, Vader was apparently ambushed and attacked by Jedi Master Leknar.

Jedi and sith
"soon You will be dead... bringing the complete annihilation of the Jedi one step closer."

- Darth Vader while force choking Jedi Master Kentell Leknar

Transporting herself from the meditation chamber after sensing Vader’s plan, (the meditation chamber being impervious to the confusion brought on by the active Charnnar) Leknar leapt onto Vader. Using the force, she briefly immobilized the sith Lord as she apparently pulled five troopers towards a port array disc, transmitting them outside into the oncoming barrage of proton bombs. As the seven remaining troopers broke off, in search for the unaccounted Jedi, Vader and Leknar continued to duel. Leknar’s fighting technique was said to have proved initially difficult for Vader, but he was soon to adapted. The two apparently fought feverishly, matching each blow, and in an attempt to pin Vader against a power conduit Leknar fastened her lightsaber against the sith’s, the two blades becoming momentarily immovable. Using sheer power Vader broke free from the Jedi’s saber and began to force choke his adversary. It was apparently at this time that Vader informed Leknar she would soon die, an action which would bring him one step closer to eradicating the Jedi order. Surprisingly the Jedi managed to free herself from Vader’s grasp with a focused force repulse, resulting in Vader being thrown against a nearby control monitor. Having bought some much needed time, the Jedi accessed a port array, which transported her to the meditation chamber.

Unveiling
While scouting the living quarters on the fifth level of the outpost, Nijora was apparently confronted by three of Vader’s elite who immediately maneuvered themselves, flanking to varying locations. Almost without thought it’s said Nijora ignited the alpha saber and lunged toward the nearest trooper. As the trooper hurried to find cover in a hallway entrance, it’s said it shot off a frantic burst of laser fire towards the looming Jedi. Upon making contact with the blade, the ammunition it seems was not repelled but instead disintegrated. In one sharp blow Nijora was said to have swung the thick blade through one end of the hallway barrier and out the other, resulting in the trooper’s decapitation. After this encounter it’s believed Nijora was shot in his left shoulder, which momentarily threw him to the floor. Once composed and at his feet, Nijora force pushed an approaching clone, hurling him down a corridor while at the same time tossed his lightsaber toward a sniper in hiding. It’s said the saber punctured the trooper at chest height resulting in its entire upper body being severed. The trooper who had just been thrown done the corridor was once more in pursuit, unarmed but unrelenting he ran toward Nijora. The Jedi imminently commanded his lightsaber into his hand and used the force to levitate and restrain his opponent. As the trooper was suspended, Nijora was said to have ordered him to surrender, but the trooper steadfast in his objective refused to give in. In a foolish attempt on the Jedi’s life, the trooper is believed to have pulled out a small blaster from under his chest plate, but had no time to execute. Nijora reacting instantly struck the solder down.

Preparation
In the meditation chamber Master Leknar was quieting her mind, drawing upon the force for wisdom. She had become aware that the majority of nesting sites along with the Charnnar had been obliterated; meaning Vader’s connection to the force had been reestablished. Realizing a confrontation with Vader had become unavoidable Leknar spoke to Nijora through the force, and the two headed towards the upper level observation decks.

Confrontation with vader
Upon arriving at an observation deck, the two Jedi’s brief exchange was interrupted by the unmistakable heavy sound of breathing apparatus. Vader had apparently been waiting. Igniting his lightsaber, Vader emerged from the shadows and confronted them. Approaching the Jedi, he informed the two they followed a faded ideal, describing the Jedi order as treacherous and unworthy of the force; he then stated that their deaths would be doing a justice to the empire. Kentell was said to have passionately rebuked Vader, telling him that his mind was clouded and was still unable to see through the emperor’s lies. Aggressively Vader scolded the Jedi, telling her to not dare try instructing him, he paused briefly, and then in anger assured them he had already seen through the lies. At that Vader brought down several large temperature regulators from the surrounding walls, and threw them at the Jedi. In trying to evade the flying debris, Torfane was said to have been struck and briefly knocked unconscious, Kentell however managed to suspend in mid flight one of the containers. Apparently struggling for a short time, maintaining her concentration and mental grasp, she eventually triumphed, sending the object hurtling back towards Vader. The Sith Lord became pinned amongst the wreckage; which gave the Jedi time to regroup. Fuelled with anger he managed to clutch his lightsaber and carve his way through the twisted metal. Leknar had been assisting Nijora to his feet, when the two were again alerted to Vader. With his blade drawn Vader immediately began to attack Leknarl. Before Nijora could reach for his lightsaber in defense of his master, Vader was said to have lifted the Jedi knight, throwing him across the room. After tossing the young Jedi Vader became unyielding in his assault on Leknar; the Jedi, barely able to fend off the powerful drive of his saber and having little chance to counter-attack. Backed into a corner Leknar made a desperate attempt to escape, using the force to propel her from the wall behind, she flung herself into Vader path. This was apparently successful, catapulting them both in different directions. Once off the floor Leknar focused on exploiting Vader’s one weakness, dexterity. Leknar wasted no time. Charging at the sith with lightsaber in hand, she began to leap around the dark lord, making several lacerations to his body. Despite his wounds and inability to compete with the Jedi’s speed, Vader was said to of maintained a casual and unwearied demeanor, waiting to seize the right moment. Then, in an instant, as Leknar sprang out from behind him, Vader took hold, levitating the Jedi. Using the force, he crushed her right hand, along with the hilt of her saber inside, and with the Jedi now suspended in front of him; Vader drove his blade through her upper chest and informed the master of her imminent death.

Knight vs. sith
Preparing to dispense of the injured Jedi Vader withdrew the saber motioning for a another impale, suddenly appearing to vaders side Nijora sprang to his master’s defense, knocking the siths lightsaber out from his hand. With Vader exposed Nijora quickly drew the Alpha Saber and ignited the blade. The power of the saber was said to have coursed intensely through the shaft of light, humming and cracking with electric discharge. Pointing the end of the blade towards Vader’s chest Nijora closed in, forcing Vader back toward the room’s environmental controls. Nijora swung the blade. Vader managed to weave out of the beams path but just barely, again the Jedi swung the blade. This time connecting with the side of Vader’s helmet while at the same time taking out an entire control panel. It’s understood Vader had never encountered a weapon of this caliber before, but vader was far from out done. As Nijora came at him once more, Vader reached out with the force pulling a supplies crate toward the Jedi. Nijora at once turned and struck the crate, slicing it in two. Seizing the brief opportunity Vader called his lightsaber into his hand and reengaged Nijora. It was not be long however before Vader would learn that dueling with the Alpha Saber would call for an entirely different approach. With every strike that came from the Nijora, it’s said it became increasingly harder for Vader to adequately defend himself. When connecting with Vader’s the immense power of the Alpha Saber was said to of continually thrown him off balance. It became nearly impossible for Vader to effectively attack, and he was forced to continually change techniques. The only way it’s believed Vader was to retain a slight position in the contest, was to make brief contact with the Jedi’s blade, minimizing any prolonged exposure with his own.

As the battle raged on, the Jedi’s desperate fight to maintain the upper hand was showing signs of weakness and fatigue. Nijora was well aware that Vader’s ability to command the force was vastly superior to his own, and thought possibly that his only hope at stopping the sith lay within the weapon he held in his hands. As long as he maintained control of the lightsaber duel, Nijora thought he might succeed. Vader’s attempt to maintain a constant defensive posture proved beneficial for a period of time, yet it was soon clear it was unable to be sustained as the Jedi kept dealing devastating blow after blow. As Vader quickly deflected one of the young knight’s oncoming thrusts, he placed himself off to the side of where Nijora had swung. Observing that the Jedi’s fighting form was a more slowly calculated movement; Vader possibly thought he could make an attempt to wound the Jedi at mid range and disable him. He was apparently mistaken, Nijora, having sensed Vader’s movement, simply continued his initial swing, bringing it full circle back towards Vader. Making contact with his saber, Vader was thrown to his knees. Franticly using his other hand Vader quickly propelled a concentration of force energy at his opponent. Although Nijora attempted to deflect the energy blast, he was incapable of repelling the entire projection, throwing him at a distance and widening the gap between himself and the dark lord. As Vader rose from the ground, he confidently began to lift his right arm with the intention of force choking his rival. However Nijora who had remarkably recovered from vaders assault used the force and threw himself back onto Vader. In defense Vader instinctively brought his saber around to his front as to block the Jedi’s attack. Crashing their sabers together, the immense pressure forced Vader down and he struggled to maintain his grip. Nijora screamed at Vader, telling him that he would pay for what he had done to his master and all the other Jedi. Vader responded, revealing that the reason the young Jedi would never succeed in defeating him was his lack of desire to embrace his hatred. Then, it is said with the sound of something like that of a fuse blowing, the crimson glow of Vader’s lightsaber was silenced. The prolonged contact with the alpha saber had apparently caused Vader’s to short, allowing the prevailing beam of the Jedi to maintain its line of direction. In an instant Vader’s right arm was completely severed from his body, falling to the ground with the hilt of his saber still clutched in hand. Shocked and weakened by the injury, Vader stumbled slightly then attempted to take hold of the Jedi. Nijora commanding the force, apparently suppressed Vader’s effort and sent him flying into a near by wall.

Kentells vision
As leknar lay on the ground semi unconscious, it is believed she slipped into a trance, and awoke within the Jedi temples counsel chambers. Initially empty, the chamber was said to have instantly filled with numerous fatally wounded Jedi who in unison began crying out loud. Initially Leknar was incapable of understanding their screams.

As the screams became clearer, Leknar deciphered Jedi’s words, which weren’t in fact cries for help, but redemptive pleas for their attacker. As each Jedi appeared before her, it’s said they would bring with them a visual of there last moments before death. The imagery was believed to have been overwhelming; every Jedi’s final moments appearing to culminate around the same violent event. The Jedi were seen desperately fending off a robed individual before being brutally slain by his lightsaber. It was now obvious to leknar that the event was none other than the mindless slaughter that took place within the Jedi temple around the time order sixty six was first issued. Although It is known that Leknar had not witnessed this atrocity first hand, being on a reconnaissance mission within the Terbia-maze system, she had heard of the incident through rumors amongst other Jedi, including the identity of the one responsible for the atrocity. Within the remnant of the scattered Jedi, there were those who maintained the opinion that the attacker was chancellor palpatines’ unidentified apprentice, Darth Vader. While the images of the senseless slaughter continued to unfold before her, Kentells eyes became fixed on the robed offender. As the figure became increasingly clearer into view, it suddenly turned. It is said the individual whose appearance initially eluded the Jedi gradually became recognizable as a small boy, tears rolling down his cheek as he struggled to find his way out of an obviously oversized cloak. Leknar approached the boy, crouching to his level; putting her hand on his shoulder she asked him what was wrong. The little boy looked up at leknar, eyes wide and blood shot from the tears. He told her that he was lost, lost and unable to escape the darkness. As leknar continued to observe the boy, his life began to manifest before her, his childhood his adulthood his, knighthood? This little child was no ordinary boy, it was Anakin Skywalker. The little boy who stood before leknar had now morphed into the familiar guise of Darth Vader. Facing the Jedi, vader reached upward and began removing his helmet. As the gleaming headpiece came away from his face, darkness instantly covered the room, leaving nothing but silence. Then out of the darkness a familiar voice began to speak, it was an old friend, the late Jedi master Qui-Gon-Gin. The voice told leknar that despite the choice Anakin made had led him down a dark path, to which he believes there was no escape, he could still be free; he simply hasn’t allowed his mind to realize it. He could still bring balance. The voice was then gone, and instantly Kentell was thrown back into consciousness.

Death and revelation
Nijora now had Vader pinned against a wall, and with the Alpha saber aimed directly towards the injured sith, it would seem the Jedi was mere moments away from dealing the final blow. As Nijora swung back the blade, a desperate cry rang out from behind him, it was his master. Leknar shouted at Nijora to stop, her scream of desperation pleaded something regarding redemption. However her cries were interrupted. As Nijora momentarily paused, puzzled and bewildered by what he was hearing, a numbing sensation shot throughout his entire body. As the Jedi looked down, he could see Vader’s blade protruding from his chest; Vader had used the force to obtain and levitate the lightsaber from his severed arm, driving the blade into the back of the unsuspecting Jedi. Looking intently at Vader, then slowly back towards his master, Nijora fell crashing to the floor.

Seeing her old Padawun and friend laying dead before her, slain at the hand of Vader, Leknar was said to have been deeply saddened and conflicted; feeling a great sense of failure and guilt. Amidst this traumatic time Leknar also grappled with the reality of vaders true persona; that somehow he was the hope the ancient prophecy had spoken of. Vader, who at this point was badly injured, slowly stood to his feet, and upon collecting both lightsabers from under the motionless Torfane, moved towards Leknar. Incapable of using both her legs and right arm, Leknar made no attempt to flee, apparently excepting her impending fate. With no words, only the sharp wheezing sound from his damaged ventilators, Vader ignited the Alpha saber. Leknar, peering into Vader’s mask, as if glimpsing at something else entirely, gently spoke the name, Anakin. She went on, telling Vader that he could be freed, bringing balance to him and the force. Vader paused momentarily, appearing shaken by the impact of the Jedi’s statement. Then, almost as if in an attempt to silence what her words had produced within him, Vader apparently turned and struck the defenseless Jedi down. Clutching at the lightsaber tightly, Vader extinguished the bronze beam and looked upon Leknar’s limp body. Vader released his grip, and the Alpha Saber fell to the ground; resting beside the deceased master.

It is said that soon after locating his shuttle, Vader left the Arrack outpost and Krynore moon. Amid this journey back to corasont Darth Vader apparently took control of the ship, killing all aboard. When reaching his destination and presenting himself at the emperor’s personal chambers, Vader supposedly informed his master the falsehood of the outposts’ destruction.