Revan, Evan Rybath as the Jedi had renamed him, sits in the cockpit of the Ebon Hawk with Carth piloting the ship. Zalbaar and Mission can be heard arguing in the common area as well as T3 and HK arguing in the communications room. He can feel Juhani, Jolee and Bastila meditating in the starboard sleeping bay. Canderous is in the cargo hold working on one of the bikes. It is a typical day in their mission to get to the Star Forge. After they left Manaan they had headed back to Dantooine to report on their progress and receive any knew orders. None came, but while there Bastila had left something in her quarters and Revan had found it. Inside was his mask the one so long ago he took from the fallen Mandelorian who stood up the needless slaughter on Cathar. In a flash all his memories came back from the initial memory of her last stand all the way up to his capture and betrayal. He secretly took it with him, but had yet to put it on along with his former armor that she had as well. He had returned to the light however he felt he was neither a Jedi or a Sith. He had used both the Bogan and the Ashla, but now he was more in the middle. He could use both and just like Jolee, he was in balance. Bendu was used by the early Jed'aii. From this he felt that they had to take a detour before heading to Rakata Prime. The short trip to Rekkiad to recover Mandelore's Mask was one of the things he felt he would need. Canderous didn't know he had it, nor would he unless he could figure out why it would be important to have it now.

Bastila had wondered why they traveled to Rekkiad or why Zalbaar or Juhani wouldn't say what they had done on the planet. The Wookie was the only one that went with him. After that they travel to the station in the Yavin System. Bastila was distracted from trying to figure out what Revan had retrieved from Rekkiad when he gave her one of the two crystals he had bought from Suvan Tan. Revan had debated which to give her, but knowing her ability with Battle Meditation the only choice was to give her the Mantle of the Force as it increased her abilities in the Force. He had kept the Heart of the Guardian for himself. Unlike what most thought of the two crystals they were very different in color. The Heart of the Guardian was not just silver and cyan as it took on a more purple hue with the other crystals he used. The Mantle of the Force was golden yellow, but the copper color pulsed with green giving off different shades of the two colors. Jolee had found a crystal that turned his blade white and silver and Juhani's blade was more of a blue and red blending some times into a dark purple. Revan was the only one who used a second blade at times as he carried several. Each had their own style of fighting. Jolee was more used to using Soresu or Shien compared to Revan's Juyo. Juhani used a mixed style of Djem So and Ataru while Bastila used Niman mixed with Soresu. Each of the Jedi had skill in using four of the seven forms and knowing many variations.

Carth was just as skilled with blasters favoring his duel custom pistols. Canderous favored heavy rifles, but could hold his own with a blade just as Zalbaar could with his bowcaster and vibroblade. Mission preferred needle blasters that may not take down resistant combatants, but they didn't need to when she could shoot out the eyes from a hundred paces. HK 47 could use any weapon that the group had and Revan and the other sparred with him using a blade. His extreme agility made him an equal to most jedi. Though he preferred grenades and heavy cannons with gatling level fire rates. Revan always thought about each of his team's... no his family's skill sets before the possibility of battle strangely he didn't really feel like doing so now, but it would be most likely as he knew they would be facing his once loyal Sith forces. All four Jedi hissed as they felt the same thing.

"Carth take us out of hyperspace now!" Revan ordered at the same time a wave of energy hit the ship as Carth pulled back on the handle. Smoke and sparks filled the cockpit as well as other locations of the ship. For what felt like ages the Jedi were abandoned by the Force before it came back in full force enough for each of them to glow brightly.

"What the kriff was that?" Carth cursed as they both fought the small fire in the cockpit. Revan didn't reply as he had other things to worry about. Thirty minutes went by before they had all the fires out and the ship back under a slight bit of control. From what they could tell they were about a light year out from the Rakata System. "Well we got sensors back. Holy Nerf Burgers! Look at all those ships!"

"Ships? What about the energy shield we just went through?" Mission called out from the navigation terminal.

"What about the Star Forge?" Revan asked.

"It looks like it is still there if this is it?" Carth replied bringing up an image of the station.

Yes that is it, but something is wrong." Revan replied as the cockpit filled with the crew.

"Well it really won't matter much as I've got warning lights all over. Zalbaar, T3 I need you in the engine bay. We need the hyperdrive back up if we are going to survive." Carth stated. "But first I have multiple warnings on both engines as well. Mission and Canderous we'll need you to check below decks, Evan and I will check the upper decks. HK can start on any work on the outside until T3 can help you. The rest can help get parts out of storage. Jolee you can stay here in the cockpit."

"You heard Carth time to save our own butts." Revan added. It took nearly an hour to get the engines back on line. Another eight hours just to get the ship halfway running right after that. The hyperdrive came back on line three days later as it took time to rebuild several processors that were needed, even after scavenging the hypercomm for parts. Carth got back into the pilots seat and brought the ship up to speed and above the Orbital plane.

"Well here goes nothing." Carth declared as he pushed the levers forward. The jump wouldn't take more than a few minutes, and would place them within a hours time of the station itself. The stars shifted as Carth frowned while glancing at Revan. "I got a bad feeling." He could see it on Revan's face as well.

"Take us out of hyperspace." Jolee ordered. Carth was more than happy to oblige. The view outside returned to normal and the sensors started to bring back new data. A few gasped as they didn't see the ships that should have been there. There were ships, but none that the ship's computer could recognize. In fact there was very few ships they knew as different images came up on the various screens. Then again the very large ship in front of them blocked most of their view.

"That ship wasn't there before." Carth complained as he moved the ship to avoid hitting it. The ship jerked as it got caught in a tractor beam. "Awe crap."

"Attention vessel. This is the Rakatan System recovery vessel, Squintmus. Do not panic as we are here to help you." the female voice stated. "We will pull you into our hold and render any aid you require. If you are not in need of assistance then you still need to be registered." The message repeated in a few other languages all of which Revan knew. He was smiling nearly every time he heard the name Squintmus as it reminded him of Malak's home town and last name.

"I don't understand? Shouldn't there only be the Sith fleet here?" Bastila questioned.

"You would think so, but I have never seen these ships before. Though there is a hammerhead over there, kind of." Revan replied. "Well let's get ready for our welcome."

"I am always ready." Canderous growled as he put on his helm.

"I really think you shouldn't have given him Mandelore's helm." Bastila complained. Revan frowned and wondered how shocked she would be if he wore his mask? He had yet to figure out how he would reveal that he now remembered everything. They split off to get their gear, so they would be ready for anything. Revan went to his bunk and quickly put on his armor and attached the pouch that carried his mask to his belt. He was just as wary as everyone else was and he entered the ramp area as he felt the ship secure to the deck of the hold they were pulled into. Carth showed up as they ship was powering down.

"Excitement: I am ready to eliminate the meatbags, master." HK pulled his cannon around.

"We don't know what to expect, but no one attacks unless I activate my lightsaber." Revan ordered.

"They don't look hostile." Mission replied as she looked out the small viewport. She stepped back as her hands hovered near her pistols. The ramp dropped down to reveal a welcoming party. Several looked like mechanics and techs while a few were in normal clothing and could be assumed to be administrative types. Four more hung to the sides and by their armor alone showed that they were Mandelorian. Carth, Bastila, Revan, and Canderous walked down the ramp first followed by the rest.

"Mandelore?!" The four guard questioned as once as they quickly saluted.

"What are you doing?" the obvious leader wondered.

"Well now this is a surprise Evan." Canderous stated as he returned the salute.

"That it is. I am Evan Rybath." Revan introduced himself first. He went through everyone's name before letting the angry looking bureaucrat reply.

"I am Adept Eris Harret and this is Proctor Jerik Nass. We welcome you to Rakata Prime and the Revanite Ascendancy. I am sure you are confused as to why everything is different from the time you first scanned the system, but it will all be explained in time. You will not need those weapons here, but you can bring them, though your large weapons can be left behind as sidearms are preferred. Also your lightsabers will be allowed as well. However the droids will have to disarm or they can stay with your ship."

"I am not disarming myself." Canderous growled.

"I didn't expect you to Mandelore." Eris replied.

"Adept?" Revan wondered. "Are you a Jedi or a Sith? I have never heard of such a title."

"I am both and neither. I assume you are Jedi?" Eris questioned.

"Yes we are." Bastila stated.

"Well I believe you ranked your ability by Initiate, Padawan, Knight, and Master with the leader of your council as Grand Master. We use a similar rank structure. Adept would be similar to Knight, but close to Master rank. Pledge, Neophyte, Adept, Ashla, or Bogan and then Master of Balance, or Bendu. I am an Ashla Adept." Eris explained. "Proctor Nass is also an Adept."

"Though I felt it wasn't in my best interests to go further." Nass added. "Please come with us once you have decided what to bring with you. Again we request you leave your weapons on the ship you will find no aggression here. Though a few of the Bogan Adept are aggressive, but they will not interfere with newcomers. Especially your group, that is if you are truly Mandelore."

"I was given handed the mask of Mandelore from Darth Revan himself." Canderous growled.

"Revan, but Evan gave you that?" Juhani wondered.

"Evan is this true?" Bastila asked looking shocked.

"Yes it is true, but now is not the time." Evan replied.

"Oh please do explain, because any mention of Revan must be verified, or you will face our greatest punishment." Nass coldly declared.

Proctor Nass?" the aid introduced as Fenis interrupted. Nass turned and glared at her.

"If that is Mandelore and she is Bastila Shan and that is Commander Carth Onasi, then by our records she was last rumored to be with Darth Revan." Fenis explained. "That would mean that he is Revan from just his armor alone." Nass paled as he looked from one to the other.

"Can it be?" Eris wondered. Evan frowned as he returned their gaze before he reached down and pulled out his mask. He then slowly put the mask on no longer willing to hide.

"I am Revan, but I am no longer a Darth as I have found balance in the Force." Revan declared. Everyone who heard this immediately went to their knees as the Mandelorians saluted.

"Revan? What are you talking about is this some kind of joke?" Mission questioned.

"That confirms it. I've been such a fool. You are Revan and I swore to protect you." Carth stated in anger.

"I am Revan, but I am not the enemy I once was." Revan replied.

"Carth I am sorry I couldn't tell you, but Evan, how do you know and how did you get that mask?" Bastila asked.

"I found it with your things back on Dantooine. Everything came back, but I am not the Sith I claimed to be anymore. I was forced to turn to the darkside. Through what the council did to me I have regained what I once lost." Revan replied.

"You are is balance." Jolee stated. "And I am glad you now know. I knew who you were the minute I first saw you again on Kashyyyk. Does it change anything? No it doesn't."

"But I trusted you. You destroyed my homeworld. How could you betray me... us." Carth questioned.

"Malak gave that order to attack your people." Canderous stated. "Everyone knows this. You defeated the Mandelore Clans in the war, Revan. You were the only one in the galaxy who could best us."

"Master Revan we are honored. There was some speculation on the council whether the vision they had were true, but I am personally glad to welcome you home." Adept Eris stated. "Come we have much to explain and better to explain in comfort."

"Then lead on Adept Eris." Revan replied. The ones who knelt were quick to recover and Eris lead them into the ship. Revan and Canderous were the first to follow and Carth was the last silently urged on by Jolee. As they went through the ship more Mandelorians appeared and escorted them to a large room. There were several tables and a buffet set up to the side. A large monitor dominated the room.

"Please take any refreshment that you desire. Long ago we decided that any newcomers should be briefed on what has transpired in this system and what affects the newcomers directly. Do to what you will be about to see I suggest that you reflect quietly to yourself and realize what you just found out is only a small shock from what you are about to hear." Eris explained. "We will wait for you to take some refreshment first. Alcohol is also available and for some of you a stiff drink maybe highly encouraged." Eris was looking directly at Carth when she said this. Bastila and Revan began to argue as they took a few things from the buffet. Zalbaar loaded up two plates full as Juhani loaded up one. Carth went straight for the booze, and downed a shot before mixing a large drink. Within minutes they were all spread out in the room. Carth sitting the farthest away from Revan as he could. "I think it is time we explain."

"Very well then, I will begin. Hold all comments until the end as I will explain many questions before you can ask them." Nass stated as he got up and went to the podium. "We first noticed your ship's course over a thousand years ago, and no it is not some vision, but is due to the energy wave that the Star Forge is emitting. Darth Malak as far as anyone has figured out some 3900 years ago caused this to happen. Records are vague and only one account survived that this Sith could only guess it had something to do with all the Jedi captive he brought to the forge. The wave destroyed many of the electronics and systems on all the active ships, and the fleet was force to land all their troops on Lehon's largest Island. The Rakata helped them and later they were forced into service. Ships that came into the system over time were also forced to land and slowly our society grew. Then as it was near enough to become unstable a fleet of colony ships arrived and changed everything for the better as new blood was added to our world and system. I will let the videos explain most of that. Now the field that the Star Forge emits does a few things. Primary is the effect on your ship and time. Traveling in normal space doesn't effect you, but in hyperspace it first knocks you out of it and the time change is minimal. However if you use your hyperdrive then time moves faster than you do. This is dependent on how fast your hyperdrive is. So yes if you are who you claim to be then you are now 3900 years older. You could activate your hyperdrive again and go back in the past, but we have no records of anyone doing so that didn't also die within days. Using a hyperdrive in system is a death wish after the first time." He stopped and waited as each one of them were too shocked to speak for minutes. He then hit a button and a video explained their general history and some basic rules. They all remain shocked and Mission cried for a bit knowing that she would never see Griff again no matter how much of a loser he was. Almost all of their questions were answered even if they barely believed it.

"I do have one very important question. Proctor Nass why is this system called the Revanite Ascendancy? Shouldn't have it some reference to Malak?" Revan asked.

"Oh it was just called the Sith Empire and then most called it Lehon or Rakata. However slowly at first one or two here and there came on a pilgrimage to Lehon. These pilgrim's were Revanites. Many were Force sensitive or a Jedi or a Sith. In fact sixty percent of our population is Force sensitive enough to make it to the rank of Neophyte. Forty percent are Adepts or nearly so. While those who are not have joined the Mandelore Clans. They are the second largest group to arrive in this system, but they turned you or your original cause into a religion, and it was strong enough to call our government The Revanite Ascendancy."

"You are an Ashla Adept, you follow the light side of the Force. However you mentioned Bogan and Bendu. How can you coexist without destroying each other?" Bastila asked.

"In the beginning there were just Sith or fallen Jedi, but as time went on some returned to the light and others went to far into the dark while a few gained balance. Most if not all Revanites were Bendu in their beliefs if not in practice. The Force is just that. The Force. It is the being that uses it for good or evil and many can do both as they know the strengths of both sides. This world is not a tame one so being complete in the Force or a Mandelorian was the only way to survive." Eris explained.

"All of you are Force sensitive?" Mission asked.

"Not all but seventy percent. The other thirty percent are Mandelorian. Though many Force users have come and gone to the clans." Eris explained. "Also we have a very high female population and you will see quiet a few of us looking similar. Fifty years ago it was nearly ninety percent until the clones came. Our genetic code was faulty and many males became physically female. These clones helped fix our society. Though it will be centuries before we get back to a even percentage. That is unless Revan can or can not turn the field off."

"What do you mean whether he can turn the field off?" Jolee asked.

"The Star Forge is active, but anyone who lands and goes beyond the hangers is killed. It has been envisioned that only Revan can restore control to our system." Nass replied. "Though with how long the rest of the galaxy has been at war over the millennium we may not want to change things. A new war just began in the Galaxy and it is not going to go well."

"Yes the galaxy is way out of balance." Eris added. "However many have envisioned that the field will drop and we will be dragged into war. The Mandelore clans will insist on it and if that truly is Mandelore's mask then they will follow you and if you can get in the Star Forge and survive then you are Revan even if you are not. This will bring the entire system under your control."

"What if we just want to leave and never come back?" Revan asked.

"Then we put you back in your ship and hope you have enough food to survive the year journey back out of the system or more like two years. That is if your ship can reach near light speeds." Nass countered.

"You will not survive another time jump and if you do it will be either way in the past or in the future that you come out." Fenis warned. "It will not matter what had happened."

"Then I came here to stop Malak and now I don't have to and if it has been 3900 years then I do not have to worry about the True Sith Empire destroying the Republic." Revan stated. "I really do not want to lead another war."

"Does even the Republic exist and if so do the Sith?" Bastila wondered.

"The Republic yes, but no idea of the Sith, yet the galaxy is slowly going dark. It is a war between Jedi, and clones on the Republic side, and a droid equipped Confederacy." Fenis replied. "The council has had several vision of you bringing balance back to the Force in the galaxy. However you will need the help of another. A chosen one, but we do not know who it is."

"Then take me to the Forge." Revan demanded.