Jedi Knight

"So if you can set aside your personal prejudices, you'll see that this isn't the Trade Federation's usual style. If they really wanted to mine here, they definitely wouldn't do it like this." Qui-Gon said. "Let's fly over and see who's at the mining station."

"Wait... there's another massive signal!" the copilot suddenly said. "It's in synchronous orbit around Endor, and it's now on the other side of the planet. This is... my God, the radar shows it's over 40,000 meters tall!"

"A giant space station?" Qui-Gon was stunned when he heard the size, then immediately grew serious. "Such a huge space station exists outside the Core Worlds? If so, its owner must have grand ambitions! Fly toward the station, Obi-Wan. Try to contact them."

"Understood." Obi-Wan Kenobi picked up the communicator, opened a public channel, and called out, "Hello, we are... well, travelers passing through this area. We encountered a gravitational turbulence while passing through the Mordel Route, and our ship was damaged. We hope to come over for supplies. Please respond."

A moment later, a woman's voice came through the communicator. "Hello, travelers. We are a pioneer colonial group from the Fourth Group. We hope you come in peace."

"The Fourth Group?" Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan Kenobi exchanged glances, both seeing deep confusion in the other's eyes.

Outer Rim of the galaxy, Albarrio sector, Makito system.

The Lancer emerged from hyperspace, appearing instantly in the dark expanse of space. Almost at the same time, Tang Xiao received a hyperspace communication from the mothership. Although the mothership's Hyperspace Core could not be used for unknown reasons, it had no problem supporting hyperspace communications even if it could not make jumps.

"...The infrared laser weapon doesn't have enough power? Is there any way to increase its output?" Tang Xiao sat in the passenger seat, speaking with Dr. Guan Yan, a mechanical scientist.

"Not for now. The Blade-class fighter uses an outdated model of compact fusion reactor. The energy it can provide per unit volume isn't enough to support the power of infrared laser weapons. To increase the output of the infrared laser turrets, we'll need to install more advanced compact fusion reactors." Dr. Guan Yan said. "That will also be the focus of my next research project."

"Then I'll be counting on you. Before the Wraith fighter analysis is complete, do your best to increase the Blade fighter's Combat Power. All right, have Qi Jian come over." Tang Xiao said.

"Administrator, the production plan for the latest fifty Blade-class fighters has been completed. They are currently undergoing their first round of modifications in batches, replacing their weapon systems with infrared laser turrets," Qi Jian's voice reported.

"What are the results?"

"The weapons tests have also concluded. The compact laser turrets that can be installed on fighters have around 30% greater destructive power than basic electromagnetic cannons, but their effective range is only 3,000 kilometers. This definitely cannot compare to Kinetic Weapons, whose range is practically unlimited in space, but it frees up the space previously used for ammunition, reduces the craft's weight, and improves maneuverability."

Tang Xiao nodded. "Have the pilots conduct more firing training with Energy Weapons. Energy Weapons will be the primary direction of our weapons research from now on. Energy Weapons technology is also extremely advanced in this galaxy."

And more importantly, as an energy fanatic from Stellaris, he had to climb the Energy Weapons tech tree straight toward Tachyon Lances and Arc Emitters!

He checked the personnel list again and found that, with the colony's development, two more Elite Class scientists had met the requirements for awakening. One was a computer expert, and the other was an engine expert. Both were exactly what he needed. He immediately arranged for them to be awakened and assigned to Dr. Feng Yongwang's team to accelerate development of the Wraith fighter.

Tang Xiao then found an aerospace chief engineer among the Master Class personnel and checked the requirements for awakening him. They were exceptionally demanding: a ground wind tunnel laboratory, a Space Shipyard, and a complete scientific research team.

But there was no better shortcut available now. He sent those requirements to Daphne Clement, telling her to do everything possible to fulfill them so that the chief engineer could be awakened.

While Tang Xiao was working remotely, the Mainframe's voice suddenly cut in. Administrator, please allow me to interrupt. A message has just arrived on the public channel. A ship claiming to be travelers is requesting permission to board. Clement believes she cannot handle this situation and hopes you will make a decision as soon as possible.

"Travelers? Requesting to board!? What's going on? No one normally comes to the Endor system! Kunto's group didn't send out any information either! Where did these travelers come from?" Tang Xiao immediately became alert.

Cause unknown. Based on the conditions surrounding the Endor system, there was indeed no possibility of people frequently passing through.

"Forget it. Transfer the communication to me." Tang Xiao said with a frown.

Understood, Administrator. Transferring the hyperspace communication immediately. This communication contains visual data.

A holographic projection appeared before Tang Xiao. A middle-aged man in a cloak spoke politely from within it. "Hello. I assume you are the administrator of the space station on Endor. My name is Qui-Gon Jinn, a traveler. Our ship encountered some problems during hyperspace travel, and we hope to receive repairs and supplies from you. Please help us."

But Tang Xiao's attention was not on that obvious excuse. He simply stared at the man, then suddenly blurted out, "You're a Jedi Knight, aren't you?"

The other man was clearly taken aback, but then he smiled faintly. "I don't think I wrote the words Jedi Knight on my face."

Tang Xiao's expression turned solemn. "Then can you tell me why a Jedi Knight has suddenly appeared here?" He had already recognized the man.

Jedi Master—Qui-Gon Jinn!

Qui-Gon Jinn looked exactly as he had in the movie. The moment Tang Xiao heard him give his name, he immediately matched him to his memory.

Seeing that he could not avoid the matter, Qui-Gon Jinn had no choice but to tell the truth. "A space station has suddenly appeared in the remote Endor system. The Galactic Republic must take notice of this."

"Master, it's been confirmed. That huge object is a spaceship, not a space station!" another voice cut in.

Qui-Gon Jinn's expression became extremely serious as well. He stared at Tang Xiao and said, word by word, "That is why I came."

He had only crossed over a few days ago, so why had the Jedi already come knocking? This was absolutely abnormal!

Could it still be because of that dream from before?

In the world of Star Wars, the Force was such an unreasonable existence. It could foresee the future, accomplish many things that seemed like magic, and manipulate the fates of countless beings across the galaxy like an invisible hand.

Because of that dream, Tang Xiao had gone to Tatooine. He had not met Anakin Skywalker, yet he had become entangled with the terrifying Sith Lord Darth Pregas. And now Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn had come to find him on his own?

If these events weren't connected, that would be impossible!

Tang Xiao sighed softly. "This ship has no hyperspace travel capability, and it is entirely a civilian vessel. Its purpose is to establish a colony on Endor. The procedures for this colonial operation are currently being processed by the Republic."

"We will not interfere excessively with normal commercial activities, as long as you can prove they are legal," Qui-Gon Jinn said.

"If you do not mind, please come to my mothership and stay for a while. I will return shortly," Tang Xiao said.

"In that case, I would be grateful for your warm hospitality." Qui-Gon Jinn nodded slightly.

After ending the communication, Tang Xiao took a deep breath and shook his head.

He was gradually beginning to understand one thing—he could not hide from the transformation and war that would sweep across the entire galaxy. Even if he holed up at home, someone would still find him. And by then, having stayed home all this time, he would only be in an even more passive position!

He had to go out and seek that sliver of hope amid despair!

The road to war was now his choice!!

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