Well I could say a lot of things right now. I won't because it won't really matter. Why, you might ask, it's simple. I am dead and currently floating in front of a giant eye. That seems far more entertaining. Just by watching me and seeing me squirm. then really doing anything else. I swear this thing could read my mind or whatever constitutes the mind of a soul. Do I know how long I am and whatever this thing is? We have been having a staring contest. I have no clue of time. Time doesn't really have a meaning once you start focusing on something. like this giant eyeball. That likely could have centered me or simply erase me out of existence. if it will choose.
As I continued staring at this creature. I saw its eye flash red. everything changed. So now I'm sitting in front of a rope. Trying to figure out who is chuckling with simple amusement. That's when I could tell there's probably some hidden meaning behind or something that I don't have the right or possibility of figuring out.
"You're an interesting soul. Instead of trying to run away from me, you just kept staring at me and for the record the time that you were staring at me is around 10,000 years for the human calendar. And the fact that you haven't gone insane is rather remarkable and praiseworthy and after rooting around and your memories I found something that could be quite entertaining under the right circumstances such as reincarnating you into a world of your choice. Or rather my choice because I already know what world you're going to choose if you got reborn into one. Which is your favorite series: games , TV shows or book series Star wars."
Hearing this I just simply wasn't in my head. The sign not to question why the hell he got bored enough to wander around in my head giving I'm just a human and whoever this thing is it's clearly something higher up the food chain. I didn't hear the figure start speaking once more.
"And because I'm feeling nice I'll let you choose what type of system you receive just for the record you won't get directly reborn, you'll be taking over the body of someone."
Hearing this I just said he noted my head and as I started rubbing my chin earliest that's why I think I was doing couldn't really tell I was just a massive bowl of energy. I decided to voice out my choice.
"All right I want a template system and if possible I would like to choose the first template."
The being nods its head before speaking.
"Very well on both fronts but their caveats first the templates you receive are within universal balance since when you go into the Star wars universe you will be receiving character templates of Star wars characters regardless of if it is considered Canon by the current franchise owners or not. Second caveant. He will only receive equipment from the first template so say if a particular character has a set of powerful artifacts it will be possible to obtain set artifacts only if you master all their buildings. That are those two caveats. You can add a third caveat and you can choose a reward but the reward must be of equal worth to the caveat you add."
Hearing this I couldn't help but rub my chin as I thought about something rather important so I decided to ask my question.
"About the first caveat: Will the artifacts remain the exact same or will they be modified by the template system to have no negative side effects?"
That was the real big question because they were a lot of powerful artifacts but had some major drawbacks if you weren't strong enough to handle them. Such as dark side holograms or better known as sith holograms. Which very well could come with an attached soul fragment of the sith that made that hologram. Or one of the most famous such artifacts is the star forage which went overused and used frequently by the tekkata. They're not just backfire but strip their entire race of the ability to use the force. One could simply argue that in that case it was the force itself that chose such an outcome but that's nice here North there it's still a good example. The figure started to laugh before speaking.
"Hahaha oh you're a smart one you caught that little tidbit real quick no the system won't change the artifacts affects or the drawbacks. The only circumstance that the effects would change is if you could handle the drawback so well at the point it's basically non-existent. But trust me you won't get that strong not for a very long time and like who had the artifact without right trigger instantly with its native effects it's pretty high depending on the artifact."
After hearing this I doubted my head because that would have been a serious issue if I didn't pick up on that.
"Very well the third caveat the one I get to pick is that I am not allowed to join any faction but if I want to be a part of a faction I would have to create my own from scratch."
I saw the real figure with amusement before nodding its head and gestured for me to continue on and so I did.
"The reward I will get is that I will start off with a ship associated with the first character template. I get and if you allow it for this added benefit I would get to choose the body I inhabited. And specifically which point in time."
I already had an idea for the first character template I wanted and then at that moment the figure spoke well, rubbing its non-existing face where I would assume it's chin would be or perhaps its whole face was a chin.
"Very well I grant your request on all fronts so I will do a quick recap. You will get to choose the body you inherit and you'll get to choose at which point in time with the body. You'll be given a template system with the ability to choose your first template and you receive all the equipment associated with that character and if they have a ship then it would be in your position as well. But this is something I added in that you will not receive any droids they may have since some characters have some pretty powerful droids by common sense standards. Now speak about who is the temple you want."
I nodded my head as I began to speak to who I wanted.
"Starkiller specifically is the clone variant."
I saw that the figure seemed to give me a quiz of looks. I swear I saw a smirk under their hood but they spoke.
"Tell me why you specifically picked out the clone variant."
I mentally prepared myself before speaking my mind.
"Personally I'm of the mind that The clone variant is stronger than the original. You can see this through several things and both respective games The original was a strong four capital of a fight against them. But he never really reached his full potential but he could have but if we were to look at the clone variant from the force unleash 2. We'll see that not just the clone completed all the same feats as the original but also improved vastly using some force powers that the original did not know or simply knew but never used. And whose abilities they both used the clone had superior mastery of. One such case is with force repulse."
I stop for a moment seeing the figure seems curious about the thought process when I chose the clone variant over the original. After all there was a reason the old saying of a copy could never beat the original existed.
"The force repulse used by the original. At best flung enemies away causing significant damage mind you and I will not deny that but no matter how far you upgraded it and the game it never had a similar effect to the clones variant. Then we would view the clone who after fully upgrading before responsibility when using it would actually disintegrate enemies. Not just repel them but disintegrate them entirely. Next we will compare sith lightning or force lightning. Between the two The original often used it to stun enemies or such when I played him like I say that just my play style. But even after fully maxing out it it never had the same destructive capability as the clone variant. Which seems to not just spread to other enemies but also heavily eviscerates them frying skin organs and such to the point where even large explosions can occur by simply throwing the charge enemies at others One could say the original could do this as well which I can see that point. Next we have what could be say a design standpoint difference."
I passed as a fun back to both the original and clones performances as a play character.
"When we compare them to how much destruction they cause the environment the clone wins out entirely besides a few select instances where the original would literally rip open doors or not one instant of Lily pulling a star destroyer down for it to crash on the planet. The clone was always destroying more and more The storing entire cities through intelligence and strength. If not its own strength then the strength of others. But even when it came to dealing with their respective and regroups The original had to jump around and throw back rockets when it came to facing a Walker.But then we go to the clone who literally just picked it up at the force and then crushed it into a ball to beat someone else with said ball."
I particularly remember that in a sentence when I would just carry around a crushed ATAT and used it to just beat everything to death with it until it despondent. Or I simply couldn't get it back after a cutting either way the clones certainly had the more destructive capabilities.
"We can also argue that the clone could do an even better job of pulling down the star destroyer than the original if they were to switch points in time."
After saying this I nodded my head please with my choice. In the hooded figure seemed to not as well agreeing with my points which was rather amusing given I assumed it would try and pokefulls and my argument like most people did after all there was many very opinions about the original and clone if they were to face off against each other who would win most would argue it would be a tie since technically they're both the same person. But one could also argue that the clone would be superior because unlike when Darth Vader trained the original when he had to learn the full capabilities of the original. When it came to training the clone variant he would have already known all of its capabilities beforehand and pushed it past the known heights of the original. If not, get it to the original's highest point much quicker.
I've seen the figure nod its head and jester for me to continue. But I could tell it wasn't talking about the argument between cloning and originality but who I would inherit the body of.
"And for the body I would inherit I will choose Cal kestis. At the beginning of Jedi fallen order. And I'm assuming when I inherit the body all their skills will become mine correct?"
The real figure simply nodded as with a snap of its fingers my vision blurred and now I could feel I had a body again. And as I felt my body I got flooded with memories as I grunt while listening to a surprisingly catchy tune as I pull down the headset I close my eyes as I realize there's no system panel but just information in my head.
[Hello host]
And apparently a voice as well.
[I am the system My creator purely created for you to know how far your templates are along how to access your items associated with your first template and the integration. And the creator probably guested your intentions of line again off planet and not fall the storyline. They didn't like that. So you are required to progress the storyline until the inquisitors arrive. And eclipse the ship of Starkiller has been installed with an AI which is me.]
I cursed under my breath purely cuz I didn't want to deal with half the crap that cal did. I couldn't help but question the system in my mind.
"So after the inquisitors arrive I will be allowed to free role correct?"
I held my breath hoping I could free a round. After all, what's the point of living in a new life if you're shackled to a pre-written script.
[You can make changes to the storyline but you must ultimately complete it. After the completion of the storyline of Jedi fallen order. You'll be allowed free room for a time. Until the start of Jedi survivor. Then after the finishing of that storyline you will be completely free to live this new life how you wish. And I will notify you when the start of Jedi survivors occurs.]
Hearing this I couldn't help but shake my head. I should have known there were some strings attached. When I was offered a new lease on life but given I can make changes. As I looked around, I saw the Foreman Droid talking to that old man. Prauf, who I knew would die pretty soon. He was a good guy for what I could tell from Cal's memories. I couldn't help but shake my head as I spoke to the system.
"Beginning integrating star killer template(clone)."
I stayed silent as I felt myself becoming stronger as my vision blurred as I saw Starkiller give me a nod before vanishing then I felt a flow of knowledge into my brain rapidly. I quickly comprehend the use of force lightning pull push repulse. And many other of his abilities and it seemed empty was kind enough to give me the version of all of his abilities fully upgraded. That just made surviving a hell of a lot easier for multiple reasons but the maintenance is I have a higher chance of surviving my encounter with fucking Darth Vader. Sorry I've been encountering him was a feat the original Cai performed but now I have a hell of a lot more confidence.
Because there's a reason why and most games starring Darth Vader that HP bar is not a HP bar. people it's a patience meter and it's quickly running out when you encounter him. To my knowledge the only two games that ever made that HP bar and actual HP bar are both Force unleashed one and two. I shook my head quietly and I was like I saw the old man walkover as I stood up and looked at him. I quickly asked the system a question in my head.
"Is there way just to skip this section of the story after all it is just the tutorial face at the very least when we're on the train about to be stopped by the inquisitors."
The system was like a holy grail without saying a damn thing. I felt my vision blackened for a few seconds before I woke up again, this time the train had just stopped. Hallelujah I do not have to deal with the tutorial section. As we're all starting to line up in the train and moving out I quickly asked the system.
"Can I retract the lightsabers that came with the star killer template?"
The system even responded to me this time by opening a panel where I saw two lightsabers fully customizable. So I spent the time we started walking towards where we'll first encounter the inquisitors. Customizing them after all if I'm going to be beating someone's ass I got to do in style. As I looked up we were in the line when I first encountered the inquisitors. I listened to her the whole speech. customizing my lightsabers. I decided one lightsaber would be completely white with gold accents and a white blade. And the second lightsaber would be completely black with silver accents and will have a red blade. Now the key things are those used by general kota. From the first game simile because I like them.
Now I was mentally ready to fight back as I finally saw The old man do his speech I summon my lightsabers when this second sister tried to kill him as I used the force to yank him backwards and when he flies passed me charging up a full power push charged with lightning I launched it at the purge troopers and the two inquisitors launching them back.
"Oh man run to the cliff and jump there's a train coming.
I said as I ran backwards before turning out running forward grabbing the old man and jumping off the cliff landing right in front of two stormtroopers. I couldn't help but look at the two stormtroopers shaking my head as I stood up and ignited both of my lightsavers. One red and white blade appeared.
"You know I feel really bad for you two so give you an option you can tack on your com link and tell whoever's on the other side that everything is clear here and pretend we were never here. Or I could kill you both now by chopping your limbs off or throwing you out of where the doors open. Cuz I'm feeling pretty sorry for both of you."
After I finished saying that I simply twirl on my two lightsabers with a grid staring at the two, both of the stormtroopers looked at each other before nodding as one of them tapped on their com leaks.
"All things clear here nothing to report"
After that they both to step the side and start looking out with the shutters pretending we were not here I deactivate both of my lightsabers as me and Prauf Walk past them and exit the cart after seeing two more stormtroopers standing in the middle of the platform between the last car and the next one I used mine trick to make them both jump off the edge without making a sound. Then I saw both of them fall the command and jump straight off and I could hear three sharp intakes of breath.
"Yeah you two got off real easy."
I chuckled as I kept moving forward and proceeded to use a mind trick on all the Stormtroopers inside that cart to keep them from firing on us and making all of them jump out the open side. Still keeping mine on keeping my word to the last two that I would not kill them. And like a good gentleman I kept my word. I then got on the side of the train from the open leg as a crawl across the grades to the next cart being mindful to keep an eye on the old man Prauf. So he doesn't fall off. Then I came across a group of baton wielding shock troopers easy enough to deal with a quick lightning and a swing of my lightsabers and they were dead.
I didn't come across more shock trippers who were quickly dispatched. I then noticed Prauf had picked up one of the Stormtroopers blasters. Guess he was tired of just being a passenger in the struggle to survive. Happy that he's at least trying to survive with me shaking that thought out of my head we quickly moved along the train until we found a large open patch. I knew a gunship would start firing on us as soon as we walked out on this stretch of open to the air platform. Collecting my lightsabers tightly I inhale and then exhaust. Me and Prauf cover behind containers to avoid getting shot to hell. We then made it through the open stretch to the next card but Sally when we started to move it started breaking off, making it that much harder to survive. Luckily the old man was surprisingly spry for someone his age. It could keep up with me.
I then saw Cere, who I knew was an old Jedi knight. Take out the gunship that just appeared in front of us which is good for us I guess only finally got to a stable part of the train we were surrounded by stormtroopers I dealt with the surrounding stormtroopers by a mixture of using mine trick to make them attack each other my lightsabers and surprisingly Prauf picking a few off with that blaster he picked up. After dealing with all of them and going to the next train car. I would exhale softly. We found the train stopped, not really a good thing, then we saw what inquisitor's ships were bombing the rails. Then this rail started to give out and we started sliding down I knew it was happening next and I moved the old man would be no help during the next fight so focusing on Prauf I grabbed a hold of him with a force and threw him to the open door behind seer when she appeared proc was safely inside the mantis and as I try and leap forward to land on the plank sadly my thought process was correct The second sister ship shot at the tip of the plank bowling both of me and cere apart I began to freefall I ground annoyed as I used the forest to fling away a dropart from car actually into me then with a little bit of hell I wink a small droid towards me to use it to help break the impact then I fell on a platform.
Looking up I could see her second sister igniting both of my lightsabers. I quietly inhale and exhale as I've prepared to see how well I will fare against an actual experienced force user. After all I may have the memories and the body for it doesn't mean I actively have the skills though before when I was dealing with the stormtroopers and shock troopers I was mainly relying on the ingrained instincts of the body. As I saw a second sister drop down to the same platform as me I quietly inhaled and exhaled as I grip the two lightsabers tightly as I instinctually went to starkiller's stance. I then heard the second sister speak to me.
"My what a stance so undefeating of a Jedi I feel it the container rage and power in you you certainly have training who was your master Padawan who gave their life so you may live. I do say they made the wrong choice. I can sense you touching upon the power of the dark side."
I close my eyes before exhaling as force lightning starts covering an arcing off the blades of my lightsavers as I open my eyes exterior calmly at her.
"Without darkness that could be no light
Without emotions we lose the motivation to protect.
there is no light or dark,
only the force."
I recited that small chant I remember that particular one quite a bit when I was surfing the internet in my free time before when I was a kid it only sounded cool as I got older however it made a lot of sense emotions weren't to be banished they were simply to be embraced cuz they made you who you were no one was perfect yet everyone was perfect because each person was different therefore at the definition of perfect changes depending on the person. I also noticed the slight tensing of the second sister's stance at my reciting of that chant. I charge Ford using my force enhanced speed. It's time I swing my saber the Force lightning with crackle and leap off the blade to try and zapper though it seemed to do minimal damage since it seems her suit was made to handle a lot of things that could be thrown at her with glancing blows.
I crawled getting annoyed at her ability to dodge my attacks as I swing and become more aggressive more wild I stopped mid swing as I saw the mantis Blessing shots on the second sister I deactivate my sabers as I run over until the mantis as attached opened I jump forward rolling into the mantis as a ship took off and I saw Prauf holding out his hand grabbing my arm and lifting me up and smile of you man The first change I made to the series was saving this man.
"Sorry old man looks like I brought you on for one hell of a ride"
I turn around and see Cere itching her blaster lightly a bit tighter as I deactivate my lightsabers and cut my hands out at my slides.
"No, I would appreciate you telling me who you are and not just anyone who goes around stealing prey from the inquisitors."
I said don't let me experiment with her dead eyes making sure she knew I wasn't a naive kid. I knew a lot more than a kid should. I didn't see her eyes flick towards my right hand where the red cyber crystal resided in one of my lightsabers.
"Happened right after my master died in grief I bled my Crystal both of them. It was only a few weeks ago and my personal quarters that I began the healing process. It may actually heal one of my Crystals. I don't plan to heal the other one. I will represent the new path I walk on neither light nor dark."
I saw her backing up and she slowly put away her blaster. I hope my two savers to my waist are hidden behind my poncho.