931, Dark Expansion
Meanwhile, at the Jedi Temple on Coruscant, capital of the Galactic Republic.
A broad, imposing figure opened the doors to the Jedi Council chamber at the top of the Jedi Temple and walked in.
In the small circular conference room, every current member of the Jedi Order High Council was present, including Master Yoda. Even those absent, such as Sass Tin, were attending through remote communication.
Seeing him enter, Master Yoda nodded and said, "Recovered well, your body has. Very pleased to see you, we all are, Master Windu."
The newcomer was none other than Master Windu!
However, whenever he moved, mechanical transmissions could occasionally be heard beneath his coarse robe. One of his eyes had also been replaced by a red-glowing cybernetic eye, with a mechanical device extending from beside it all the way to the back of his head.
This cybernetic body, combined with Master Windu's already imposing build and dark skin, gave him an even more savage and terrifying presence. He bowed to everyone present and said, "Yes, I have returned. Though my body is damaged, my resolve has only grown firmer... Until I defeat the Separatists, I swear I will not turn back!"
Master Yoda nodded. "Mm... a new enemy, we have just discovered."
He pointed at the holographic projection in the center of the conference room and continued, "Killed the governor of Tibrin, this Priestess did."
Master Windu looked toward the hologram and saw a woman in a purple robe and an ornate mask delivering an impassioned speech from a raised platform. Beside her sat the severed head of an Ishi Tib!
She loudly denounced the Dictator's deeds, laying out his utterly cruel crimes one by one and placing them before the judgment of the people.
Below the platform, countless civilians cheered