461.08 | Science Facility Distress Signal
Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2025 2:25 am
Science Facility Distress Signal
Name: Nulin Sulor
Rank: Padawan
Date(s): 461.08
Location:Dunedeen, Mountain Science Faciclity
Members of the Jedi Order present:
Padawan Vakin Helios
Padawan Rakta Broac
Padawan Ina'eo'nekri
Padawan Kaddigan Thorne
Padawan Rizka Barrow
Padawan Amani Tokoya
Padawan Mako Kogane
Knight Helayna Bralor

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Level of Exposure: None
- Jedi received a distress call from a near by Republic research facility
- Upon arrival, the signals were found in a facility with one deceased and a wampa running rampant inside.
- Rescue team was able to track down the sole survivor, a researcher in the secondary base, where the rest of the team was found.
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After breaching into the inner most portion of the research facility on the second floor, we found a sole survivor of the incident. Said researcher had a tree with him. This tree was clearly strongly related to the Force, and has been handed over to Sage Master Kuuroc for further investigation. The scientist was taken into custody for the time being at the Dunedeen temple.
Furthermore, I was able to obtain information from the terminal on site relating to the project, wherein the scientists on site attempted to gain 'power' from the tree. Attempts to unlock this power sources were met with no success, per the journal entries of the scientists.
What we do know is the tree holds a sway over animals and holds a strong presence in the Force, though it holds no intent one way or the other. Creatures summoned unfortunately were wampas, but we confirmed as we departed the facilities that tauntauns also seemed enthralled by the tree.
A final note, as we began to leave the area, we witnessed an unmarked starship clear off from the facilities airspace and away from the area entirely. We do not know who the ship belongs to, or its classification. We are unsure if the ship is a republic vessel or not.
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Summary and Actions
An opinion offered by the reportee and their recommended actions.
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In my opinion.. the facts laid out show that this tree is in some form an artifact, resembling the nexus' that exists at the Temples. I have heard notes of a similar tree that attracted students and hopefuls alike to the Rannon praxeum, and similarly the nexus' at the Dunedeen temple. I believe that these must be related in some form or fashion.
Further, it seems whatever the researchers were after, it was relating to the Force that is held within it. The power that exists in, say, a kyber crystal seems eerily similar, though without a 'voice', so to speak, inside the tree. If a kyber crystal imbued with the Force can act as a conduit for our lightsabers, it seems to reason given enough time the researchers may find a way to harness the power, but without the senses to know its stability, could cause further harm.
My recommendations are as follows...
- Interrogate and extract information from the researcher in custody
- Continue to study the plant, and its effect on the wildlife on Dunedeen
- Continue to monitor the airspace for any unauthorized vessels, particularly interested in the research facility or any other sites we know to hold a strong presence in the Force that are independent of the Jedi Order