The bridge of the Corsair was in turmoil. The Tarentum flagship had crippled the Valkyrie, one of Scholae’s vessels. It would be repaired eventually, but for now, it was out of action.

And the damage was real. Somehow, Corsair was not operating with exercise protocol’s engaged. Why this was, seemed obvious: the Plagueis envoy to Tarentum had already been executed for accessing the ships’ systems without authorization, apparently not happy with the restrictions set upon him, or up to something else. However, Scholae was already claiming an act of war, and removing the protocol’s from their vessels.

**

Aboard the Foresight, Korras had ordered the same thing. They had learned their Envoy to Plageuis, Archpriest Trihsder, had been killed at the hands of Dark Jedi Master Sarin. They would not let an act like that unpunished, and were preparing for real combat.

Alliances were called upon, and it swiftly was found that Plagueis had a hand in both events, apparently trying to tip the balance of power. Two alliances now stood ready for battle: Naga Sadow and Tarentum facing Scholae and Plagueis, all ready for full-scale conflict. Whatever the outcome, Aranna would be scarred permanently.