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[hadthehighground]

[Considering there’s half a dozen ships with several people on each, Obi-Wan knows the best way to get everyone’s attention was to use the network. Thus as he is walking somewhere on the planet, speeders zipping past and other pedestrians milling by, he decides to make a recording.]

Welcome to Coruscant everyone.

if you don’t already know, we have found ourselves on one of the core worlds in a galaxy that myself and several others are from. We are approximately 900 years in the past from my point of view. 

Coruscant is entirely covered by one city, and is the capital of the Galactic Republic which governs much of the galaxy. This world is quite literally an urban jungle with over five thousand levels stacked atop each other from the ground up. The atmosphere is artificial and you are unlikely to find any natural spaces here. 

It is my recommendation that you keep to the upper levels as much as you can. However, if you do decide to go into the Underworld I advise caution as it can be quite dangerous. 

If you have any questions, feel free to ask. Also, do not hesitate to contact me if you find yourself in trouble.

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[ezra_of_lothal]

I could feel the Temple from orbit. [Both wonder and a little unease in his voice there. He grew up in the biggest city on Lothal and has been on planets that are busy trading hubs, but this is whole other orders of magnitude more.

So much input, from the Force. He's a having a little trouble focusing.]

Are you...going to visit? [He can't really imagine Master Kenobi staying away. He doesn't plan on staying away. But he'd feel much better if he knew Obi-wan was there, too, and willingly so.]

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[hadthehighground]

[Obi-Wan can’t help but smile a little at Ezra’s admission. It must be quite an experience for him. There is certainly a lot of sentient life here and the Jedi do stand out. Their presence bright in the Force.

Having been around them all through his life he had become desensitized to it. Thus he hadn’t picked up on it as immediately as Ezra had.]

Yes. I am going to approach the Jedi High Council.

I don’t recommend going until you hear from me.

[ezra_of_lothal]

Ok. That makes sense. I'll wait. [Hadn't Kanan said something about the temple at Lothal revealing to him that the Grand Inquisitor had been a Temple Guard? So the main temple had guards, and security procedures.]

...what are you planning on telling them? [As much as possible? As little as possible? Make something up? Ezra's not sure what the right call is, and he doesn't envy Master Kenobi trying to make that decision.

He is, at least, not having much trepidation about leaving that in the hands of the guy who's not just a master but a high councillor. But they should probably get their story straight to cut down on confusion and suspicion.]

[hadthehighground]

[Yes. Yes they do. Ezra is a smart kid.]

The truth.

[This said matter-of-factly. As if there was no other consideration.]

Within reason at least. It would not do well to inform them of what happens in their distant future.

[ezra_of_lothal]

[On reflection out right lying to a bunch of Jedi Masters probably wouldn't work very well, would it? And telling them much about the fall of the Order could just create fear they can't practically act on even lead to more suffering - he's had enough vision to grasp that. On the other hand-]

So which parts of the truth? That we're from a different time, but not the details? Then we've been sent here by people who either kinda maybe kidnapped us, or are maybe being used themselves somehow, or it's all just random events, but we don't know?

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[demjiin]

[ Kaz looks pensive for a moment but it's only for that moment and then it's gone as if it had never been. ]

5000 levels is a lot. At what level, starting at the surface, does it start to get dicey?

[hadthehighground]

It varies, but essentially the lower you go the worse it gets.

The Underworld is accessed through large openings in the surface city that also serve as ventilation. It’s completely dark down there and you will constantly be breathing fumes built up over millennia.

Level 1 is actually considered to be uninhabitable.

Thus the lowest levels are where most criminals thrive.

[demjiin]

[ Kaz wrinkles his nose at the idea of constantly breathing fumes. ]

There's got to be a part of this 'Underworld' that doesn't assault the lungs. Is there any sort, however informal, of map to be had of that place? If the entire planet is the same city I find it hard to believe that there aren't tunnels or streets that lead to the surface dotted all around.

[hadthehighground]

There are, but it’s much less direct. It will be faster to go by speeder to an access point and then down to the level you want.

You can find maps at information terminals throughout the city.

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[out_of_order]

Nine hundred years...

[Judging from the amount of unfamiliar and dated craft, he'd figured it was a time well before their own, but the number is still almost a shock. Judging from the padawan's expression, Cal still isn't sure how he feels about it either.]

So the temple...

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[hadthehighground]

It is there, I saw it as we came in. I intend to get an idea of what the Jedi are like in this time and if they can help us. In fact, I'm on my way there now.

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[out_of_order]

I see.

...I'm curious about it, but at the same time, I'm not sure if I'm ready. Just being here in a familiar world is...a lot.

[Overwhelming. He hasn't been in a singular place with this many people in a long while.]

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[hadthehighground]

You have time, Cal. Use it to acclimate yourself and meditate. I will be contacting you and Ezra after I speak to the council. We can talk more about it then.

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[on_repeat]

[The update on where they are in the timeline just doesn't feel right at all.]

So it really isn't just some fever dream...

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[hadthehighground]

No, this is very real.

At the very least, no one will recognize you here Echo.

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[on_repeat]

[That's a very good point. Sobering, but good.]

At least that's one of the upsides to this whole field trip...

Are you doing okay? Since we're suddenly here of all places.

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[hadthehighground]

[He thought Echo would like that. When he's asked if he's okay though, there's a momentary pause. He's the first to actually ask that of him.]

I admit it is a bit overwhelming. We shall see when I visit the temple.

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[kyley_b]

Mr. Kenobi, this is where you're from?! Dude!

So, uh, what's cool to look at, here? And is there a legal drinking age?

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[hadthehighground]

It is, and the Jedi Order are based on this very planet.

I can give you a list of sites to see if you like. As far as drinking age, admittedly I'm not as familiar with such laws in this time. Though if you go into the Underworld, no one is likely to care anyway so long as you have credits.

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[kyley_b]

Whoa. So like... your people. Are you gonna see them? Even if it's the past to you?

Okay, awesome. I need to see an alien bar, that's just too cool. And yeah, sites are great. We're supposed to be learning, after all.

This place is so cool.

[hadthehighground]

Yes. I'm on my way to the temple right now.

Well, I definitely recommend Monument Plaza. There is a great deal of shops and food venues there, and it is where the only uncovered mountain peak still remains. You could also take a tour of the senate building. I'm going to do my best to arrange a tour of the temple as well for anyone who is interested.

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[thesepreciousthings]

[she's still not used to video comms. it's odd being 2001 gal in a futuristic space world]

I have ... a lot of questions, sir, if you don't mind.

[hadthehighground]

Not at all. How can I help?

[thesepreciousthings]

Thank you. First of all ... I appreciate everything you've already said. I only just arrived where we were a day or so ago, and now ... this. My name is Clarice Starling, and I'm from a place called Earth. We have a space program, but nothing this advanced. We can only go so far as our own moon. So this is ... well, quite frankly speaking, sir, it's a lot.

[hadthehighground]

Yes, I understand this must all be quite unnerving. I met another fellow who is in the same position as you.

There also seem to be quite a few people from Earth. I have to wonder if the Agrii will send us there next.

Either way, it’s a pleasure to meet you Miss Starling. I’m Obi-Wan Kenobi and I will do my best to answer any of your questions.