5.030: Kess

As they entered the temple, they found themselves in a vast chamber filled with ancient artifacts and relics. At the center of the room, on a pedestal of black stone, lay the kyber crystal. It pulsed with a soft, blue light, seeming to hum with the power of the Force.

As they landed the ship in a secure location, Kess and Vex geared up, donning their protective suits and grabbing their blasters. They set out into the scorching desert, following the energy signature to the temple.

The lead guard, a grizzled Twi'lek with a scar above his eye, regarded them warily. "You shouldn't be here. This temple is a sacred place. The crystal is not for sale." Kess 5.030

Kess's eyes narrowed. "That's our destination. The kyber crystal is said to be hidden within."

Kess and Vex exchanged a wary glance. They knew they had to get out of there, and fast. But as they turned to leave, they found themselves surrounded by more cultists, and the hooded figure began to circle around them, its lightsaber crackling to life... As they entered the temple, they found themselves

Kess smiled wryly. "I'm afraid we can't leave without it. We have... buyers who are very interested in acquiring it."

The guard's expression turned cold. "Then you'll have to go through us." As they landed the ship in a secure

A figure emerged from the shadows, a hooded figure wielding a lightsaber. Kess recognized the saber's hilt as belonging to an ancient Sith Lord.