Mission to Raxus Secundus

"*I stuck to the mission. You decided to interfere in a way that led to a senator's death.*"

## Mission to Raxus Secundus

### Location

Raxus Secundus

The **Mission to Raxus Secundus** was a Jedi mission to the planet Raxus to investigate the mysterious death of Jedi Master Katri. Jedi Master Dooku and Mace Windu were sent by the Jedi Order to investigate the death of the Jedi and retrieve her remains. During the mission, Dooku and Mace uncovered a plot to fight against the Jedi constructed by a small contingent of Raxus Senator Guards.

## Prelude

##### Ambush on Raxus Secundus

On the planet Raxus Secundus, the guards Semage and Hanel, part of a small group of Raxus guards, became discontent with Senator Larik, learning that he was willing to sell the land of Raxus to off-world companies that would industrialize the land and bleed Raxus dry for his own profit. They organised a plan to capture the corrupt Senator so that they could force him to push their own agenda in the next Senate hearing, allowing them to secure aid for Raxus. As a means of luring Senator Larik back to the planet, the guards Semage and Hanel sent threats to the Senator at his home on Coruscant, pretending to be rebels threatening war. They demanded Larik return to Raxus without a security detail, hoping that it would allow them a chance to capture the Senator. Senator Larik brought with him Jedi Master Katri, who would refuse to let Senator Larik out of his sight during his return to Raxus, working with him as an unofficial security detail. Aware of the Jedi security, Semage and Hanel escorted Katri and Larik to an isolated area of a forest away from the capital city of Raxulon, telling them that they were headed to meet an informant involved in the rebel threats. Upon arrival, Master Katri was the first to exit the ship, followed by Senator Larik and his guards. Trying to isolate the senator, Semage and Hanel opened fire on the Jedi, attacking her with blasters. Master Katri was taken by surprise, an element that caused her to be confused as she attempted to defend herself. Ultimately she was killed, shot down by Semage and Hanel. The guards, having killed a Jedi with Larik as a witness, used the murder of Katri to blackmail the Senator into a silence. The guards were able to order Larik into lying about the circumstances of Master Katri's death, sending false testimony to the Jedi Order. With Senator Larik under their control, the guards began the next stage of their plan, hoping to push their own agenda through the Senator at the next Senate hearing. In response to Master Katri's mysterious death on Raxus the Jedi Council sent Master Dooku and Mace Windu to recover her body and return it to the Jedi Temple so that she may have a proper Jedi burial. Senator Larik of Raxus would provide the Jedi with a false testimony to cover the actions of his personal guard.

## Recount

#### The Investigation

Dooku and Mace Windu would arrive above Raxus Secundus a few days following Master Katri's death. During the journey, Master Dooku studied a tablet with all known information about Master Katri and her possible means of death, however was unable to conclude how she had died. Dooku was determined to use the journey to discover the cause of death, convinced that she was ambushed and murdered. Mace Windu would protest Dooku's desire for further explanation, making clear their instructions from the Jedi Council, however Dooku argued that more should be done. Windu determined the matter a case of a local political skirmish, announcing that without the consent of the Council or Senate, they were unable to pry further.

Upon reaching the planet, the Jedi were greeted by the Raxus Guards, Semage and Hanel, unaware they were the ones responsible for the death of Katri. They were taken to Senator Larik, where he recited his false testimony of the events that lead to the death of Master Katri, told to him by the guards who killed Katri. Mace Windu would request to be taken to the body of Katri, however before they could be distracted, Dooku would request to be taken to the area where the Jedi Master and Senator went to meet the informant, wishing to investigate the area that Master Katri was killed. Semage would tell the Jedi he could take them to the location of the Jedi's death, hoping that he could ambush both of the investigative Jedi with the same method used on Master Katri.

#### The Ambush

The Jedi were taken to the ambush ground where Master Katri was killed, where Dooku began searching the area for clues that pointed to the true cause of Master Katri's death. Dooku examined the blaster damage across the surrounding wildlife, noticing that there was no damage on the Senator's ship, causing a discrepancy in the story told by Senator Larik. Dooku ignited his lightsaber, threatening the Senator to submit the truth of the situation. Mace Windu ordered Dooku to stand down. Senator Larik snapped under the pressure of his lie, revealing to the Jedi that the guards killed Master Katri, running to them for protection. Senator Larik was shot and killed before he could reach the Jedi by Hanel. Hanel and the other Raxus guards opened fire on the Jedi, hoping to cover their actions. The guards unleash Raxus Battle Droids that also fire on the Jedi, adding pressure to the attack. The Jedi were able to cut down the droids, leading to the Raxus forces defeat, Semage and Hanel held hostage by the Jedi, who demanded the truth from the guards. Hanel attempted to fire on Mace Windu rather than submit to questioning, leading to Mace deflecting his blaster fire back at him. Hanel is killed, leaving only Semage. Semage submits to the Jedi, telling them the full truth of the events that lead to the death of Master Katri. Semage was arrested and taken away to imprisonment on Raxus alongside other surviving guards that conspired against Senator Larik.

#### Dooku's message

After placing Semage and his allied guards in prison at Raxulon city, Dooku spoke with Semage, admitting that his ideology is not without merit. Dooku encouraged Semage not to let his people lose heart and to evolve to continue defending their planet. Dooku and Mace would recover the body of Master Katri, taking it to their ship. Before leaving Raxus, Dooku questioned Mace, asking if the Jedi would continue to protect peace if it continued to take everything the Senate says as law.

## Aftermath

##### Next: Funeral of Katri

Dooku and Mace would return to Coruscant, where Master Katri was given a proper Jedi funeral. Prior to the ceremony, Mace Windu is given Katri's seat on the Jedi Council, a decision that left Count Dooku feeling betrayed and overlooked by the Jedi.

## Event Chronology

* Dooku and Windu travel to Raxus, Dooku intent on discovering the true cause of Katri's death.
* Dooku requests to be taken to the location of Master Katri's death, starting an investigation.
* Dooku discovers a discrepancy in the false testimony, demanding the truth.
* Senator Larik is killed, shot down by Hanel after he reveals the truth to the Jedi.
* The Raxus guards fire on the Jedi, attempting to cover their actions.
* The Jedi defeat the Raxus guards.
* Hamel is killed, his blaster fire deflected back at him by Mace Windu.
* Semage reveals the truth to Dooku and Mace Windu.
* Semage is imprisoned, and Dooku and Mace return to Coruscant with Master Katri.

## Appearances

1. Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi: Season 1 Episode 2 - "Choices"