Master Yoda's Hut

[Nick Cousland]

Yoda's hut was a dwelling made by Yoda during his self-imposed exile on Dagobah. The hut was simple, constructed of mud, but utilized his escape pod energy source. Despite this, Yoda had to draw upon the Force at all times just to hold it together. Yoda salvaged most of the parts from his escape pod to build this hut. He utilized deck grating for a solid foundation, illumination panels for lighting, and thrust nozzles for shaping his windows and doorway. He then packed mud from around the area to form the outer "shell" of his home. Then, the only matter that remained to be built was the interior.

Interior

Yoda then tempered leftover scrap metal to form crude household wares such as his metal pot and sink. Another use of the excess metal was to train Luke Skywalker in the use of his lightsaber. Yoda had numerous metal bars constructed, which he flung at Luke to enhance the boy's reflexes and speed. It's possible that these poles were leftover means of support used in the construction of his hut.

Yoda also carved an intricate series of ducts through the tree which provided his sink with sluice water from Dagobah's torrential rainstorms. Hollowing out a niche near the tip of his hut, Yoda fashioned a small sleeping room complete with a light source salvaged, again, from remains of the escape pod.

Inside there were many Jedi relics that Yoda scavenged from the smoking ruins of the Jedi Temple, such as ancient Jedi manuscripts, at least two lightsabers, and at least four Marksman-H training remotes. He also had more mundane items made from Dagobah's natural resources that he stored on his walls, such as various poles crafted of wood (for varying purposes) and a handcrafted fireplace. Inventively, Yoda also carved out storage niches for the diverse amount of seeds, nuts, and plants that he found strewn around his swampy adopted homeworld.

Yoda also used glowing crystals to illuminate his home.

Exterior

Yoda's hut was constructed inside the base of a tree, though it's never been confirmed if it was a gnarltree or some other breed. It is evident that it probably wasn't the former as there was no visible root system, a trait commonly associated with the tree phase of the knobby white spider. He lived there from 19 BBY to 4 ABY. After the wise Grand Master of the Old Jedi Order's death, his hut deteriorated almost to the point of being unrecognizable from any other feature on Dagobah within days. However, when Luke revisited the remains of the dwelling it was still prominent enough to be noticed. It appears that without Yoda's Force influence to keep the building from falling down around him, the cobbled-together structure's overtaxed escape pod parts failed in their support duties quickly.

History

Though he was largely undisturbed in his humble abode, there were rare cases in which Yoda's privacy was intruded upon. For instance, sometime in 4 ABY Jabba the Hutt's foul stench permeated the swamps of Dagobah in the form of his underground demolitions contests. Yoda's hut was soon caught in a deadly contest between combatants, though thanks to his quick reaction he managed to erect a Force barrier which repelled blasters, proton torpedoes, thermal detonators, and concussion missiles alike. Luckily for Yoda, none of the contestants save for Boba Fett knew of the diminutive imp's hideout, and Boba still didn't care enough to report him to the Galactic Empire.

Arhul Hextrophon met Yoda here, although the scholar kept it to himself. Years later, he probably discreetly suggested that the New Republic base on Dagobah be christened Mount Yoda in honor of the Jedi Master of old.

[scylla]

The shuttle then lands outside near the hut. Scylla and the pilot then both exit the ramp. She then looks around, as she steps into some mud.

"Wow, this whole planet is a swamp. I guess they seem to like this planet though. Pilot, take a tour around the area. Make sure that we are secured, while I await my contact. Also, whatever you do, do not be startled by my contacts. you are to listen to me and me only, so be on your best behaviour."

The pilot then nods, and starts to walk around the area. While Scylla goes to Yoda's hut, and leans up against the wall, waiting for Caitlin to show up.

[Caitlin Windancer]

Cait makes her way from her ship as Scylla's ship lands. She sees it land and makes her way toward it.

She picks her way carefully around jumping from small island to island until she gets to Yoda's hut and sees the shuttle. She looks around for Scylla. And calls.

Scylla! Are you here? Its Cait.

[scylla]

Scylla then hears Cait, and then turns to see her and waves

"Cait, over here!!" she yells, and then starts to walking over to Cait, and then gives her a hug,

"I am so glad that you could make it here. I have no idea why Master yoda picked a place like this to solidify himself from the galaxy. I could sense some of the dark side, that you had told me about. So, this place is safe, I assume, and Luke is coming as well?"

[Luke Skywalker]

Luke makes the hike from his landing spot to the meeting area. He stretches out with the Force and detects the planet teeming with life. He detects 3 other lifeforms and heads towards them. "Greetings. Welcome to Dagobah."

[Caitlin Windancer]

Cait walks over to Scylla and hugs her back.

I am too. I hate flying. It is a good place to hide. Who would look here? The darkside of the cave masked his presence in the Force.

She senses Luke's approach. Luke is here.

She smiles when she sees him. Hello Luke. And thanks.

[scylla]

Scylla looks over to Luke, after she hugged Cait, and then put down her hood.

"Hello MAster Skywalker, it has been quite sometime since we have seen eachother. It's good to see you again."

She then reaches out a hand for Luke to shake.

"I wanna thank you both for being here, on such short notice, but it cannot wait. For the past couple of years now, I have been raising my son Tristan. It was only since a few months ago, that Markon had found us. For those few months, we had lived in peace on Tatooine, but sadly, the Sith Masters too all of that away from us. They came in with a few Sith Acolytes, and Markon did what he could to protect us, but the Masters were too overwhelming, even for just Markon, in which you all know how skilled he is..."

She then turned from them a bit, trying to hide the tears coming down, as she remembers that awful day.

"They took Tristan and had Markon and I both locked p on a planet called Nagi. It is an uncharted system in the Unknown Regions. For some reason, the Masters seemed to know of Markon's exploits in the galaxy, and figured they would use him more as a weapon than anything else. He denied to do so, but they were gonna... they were gonna... kill me and Tristan, unless he cooperated... He did so, but the price is too steep at the moment..."

She then takes a deep breath and looks to Luke.

"Master Skywalker, you have overcome the darkness before. You have overcome it and were stronger for it, but also more knowledgable. Markon is falling further and further into the darkness. I fear that he may be consumed by the dark side, and that there may be no coming back. I know that he is still the man that I married, and the man that I love with all my heart. He is still kind to me, but to everyone else, he has this hate. The hate because our son was taken away, and the galaxy that he had once tried to protect, have all but turned thier back on him. He despises the Jedi, and everything that they stand for, but we were not like that a few months ago. In fact, we had turned off our lightsabers and remained in solidarity. I want that again. I want peace for me, and my family again. I want peace in the galaxy as well... Please, Master Skywalker, please, help me locate my son, so the killing can stop... Please, whatever you can do Master Skywalker."

She then looks to Cait, and smiles.

"Caitlin, where is that dark side cave at? Do you think my son could be here? I have not looked yet, but what if... what if? I do not feel him here though... Gosh, I am already losing my mind..."

[Luke Skywalker]

"I want to do whatever I can to help. But first I have some questions. Where do we begin to look for Tristan at? Do you have something of his that would allow me to track his presence in the Force?" asks Luke. "What if I were to confront and defeat the Masters with some help, would that free your son?"

[Caitlin Windancer]

Cait smiles back and puts an arm around Scylla's shoulders.

You know we will help you. I can sense it but I don't know where it is exactly. She looks at Luke. Luke? You have been here before.

Cait shakes her head. I don't think so. You mentioned heat. This more wet. If you were this close and he was here you would have felt him. Cait hugs her again. It will be alright. Take a deep breath and relax. We will figure this out.

She listens to Luke's questions and had been wondering the same things but her role was to support Scylla's spirits and give her encouragement. Luke was doing what he did best lead.

[scylla]

Scylla then looks to Luke and takes out a tiny bracelt, that is small enough to fit around a child of about 2 years old.

"Luke, this was the bracelet that Markon had made for him. Tristan had worn it the entire time, since he was about 18 months. That is the only thing that I can have left of him... I am sorry, but if we were to defeat the Masters, it would still leave us with no clue as to where he is... Markon has thought about doing it for sometime, but he knows it wold lead them no where. The only thing I can tell you, is that when I search for Tristan through the force, I feel heat. not just heat, but a lot of heat. I hope that can help you some...?

She then looks to Cait, and smiles at the hug.

"I am trying to relax Caitlin, but, and I don't mean any offense, but I don't think you have any kids, and well... I have not seen my child for at least 3 months now... It has been so long, that I am going behind my husband's back in order to get help. so yes, I am a little desperate at the moment..."

[Luke Skywalker]

"I'll guard this with my life. I'll attempt to track him with this. I'll start on Tatooine and see where the path goes," says Luke. "Is there anything else that I should know?"

[Caitlin Windancer]

I know you are. *smiles* I'm not offended. That's doesn't mean I don't understand what you are feeling. I'm an empath. I can feel your fear for your child. Of course you are tense because of this but you need to try and not let it interfere with what you need to do. Finding Tristan. I have had some experience with this type of thing before you know. She takes Scylla's hands in her own and squeezes them in a comforting manner. Feel the peace of the Force and let it flow into you. Use it to find your child. Don't let your fear of what might happen get the way of you finding him. No matter how they hide him your bond will still hold and you can use that to help find him. I don't think Sith truly understand the power of love and its ability to redeem. You have that love and it will give you strength for yourself, your child and your husband. You will be their light in the darkness. You must hold strong to that light within yourself it will be what saves Tristan and Markon as well.

Luke. I have already checked Tatooine. I don't think he is there. I have been doing some research I think it may be a volcanic type of planet or some where there is some type of thermal activity like hot springs.

[scylla]

She smiles at Luke, and nods.

"I know you will. I entrust it to you, and if by some chance you find Tristan before we do, please let me know. Cait knows how to get a hold of me..."

She then looks to Cait and nods.

"Thank you for those kind words Caitlin. I know that I have to continue on, but it's just so very hard. I have to keep Markon happy as much as possible. Even though I feel the darkness within him, I can also feel the light that had once shined so bright upon the galaxy. I know that he can come back, but before that is to happen, we need our child. I also want to discuss something with you as well. About the order."

She then looks to Luke and then back to Cait, as she talks to them both.

"I want the Jedi order to drop any charges they have towards Markon, and that when this is over, that he and I, and Tristan are to be left alone. We don't want to fight anymore. all we want is a family. I know that Markon would agree with me. So, is that even a possibilty? Can that happen?"

She looks to Luke, to see what his answer will be.

[Caitlin Windancer]

Cait nods in response to Scylla's nod.

She then says.

You're welcome. Yes, but most worthwhile things are. I know but now you are not alone anymore we will be helping you. I understand. Yes, I can feel both from him too. I agree you do need your child and he needs you both. *glances at Luke* He needs his father to teach him what he will need in the future. Something only Markon can give him. The order?


When Scylla talks about dropping the charges against Markon Cait glances at Luke again it is not her place to say what the Order will do but says.

The charges concerning the deaths on Obra-Skai and Naboo are planetary matters we have no authority concerning them unless they ask to do something and they haven't I don't think. Luke you would know more about than I do. The only charge we would have authority over is the death of the young Jedi on Tatooine. And that would be up to Luke and the Council if he brings it before them. Having said that I understand he thought he had no choice in the matter at the time. I personally think there has been enough death. If he renounces the dark I wouldn't want to pursue it any further but then it is not entirely up to me. And if anyone thinks he should be punished for it; I would say living with what he has done would be punishment enough for anyone.

Luke what are your thoughts?

[Luke Skywalker]

"Well, first he has to renounce the dark side. IF that happens, the Council will have to decide what is to be done at that point. I fear that some will want some type of retribution or payment for the crimes. I'm just not sure what that will be. I'm not sure what my view is yet. But I will know when the time comes. I will trust the Force to guide me," says Luke. "The civil authorities are another matter all together. I can't make those charges go away if they wish to pursue them. No matter how you cut it, SK has dug a hole for himself, and it won't be easy to get out of."