Ares Nighracer

""Only few know the true meaning of the Force. Only the most powerful of Jedi and Sith alike can embrace it.""

- Ares Nighracer

Ares Nighracer was a young male Human who lived as a Jedi Master during the golden years of the Galactic Republic. He had two brothers in secret named Talkos Nighracer and Atlas Nighracer.  He was born on Felucia and raised there until the Jedi took him to the temple at the age of three. He then was taken by Atton Gonkstation as his apprentice. After becoming a fully realized Jedi Knight Ares took Tao Shandae as his apprentice. After the Clone Wars broke out Ares was promoted to Jedi General. As the Clone Wars progressed, Ares married Savannah OttenZivek and was soon cursed and turned to the Dark Side. He then took the name of Darth Tortuous. Many months afterward he regained his true power. He was so strong in the Force he had the ability to control fire, water, and air when he was in his "Jedi State". His greatest fear was that one day his own power would kill him in the middle of his ultimate duel.

Early Life
Ares Nighracer, a young and powerful Human male, was born on Felucia many years before the pan-galactic Clone Wars which was fought between the Galactic Republic and the Confederacy of Independant Systems. His mother was May Nighracer, a Dark Jedi who betrayed the Orderand fled to Felucia for peace. His father was a deep space explorer named Wilks Nighracer. As a very young child, (before three to be exact), his father would take him on hunting trips. After long days searching for food, his mother would read to her son bed time stories. During the weekends May would help him practice his Force talents for many hours. This schedule would continue to presume until young Ares was three.

Invasion of Felucia
""And who is this young fellow?"

"Oh it is only a child, Master Atton"

"Yes I know but I sense the Force in him. Arrest the mother and send the child to the Jedi Temple for testing.""

- Atton Gonkstation and Andrew Phasebomber discuss Atton's intentions for the Ares.

Once three, young Nighracer's skills with the Force grew stronger. Strong enough to be sensed by others. While this happened, Republic Intelligence finally found the location of May Nighracer. Due to this fact, Intell warned the Jedi High Council. Soon the council sent a Jedi Strike Team to infiltrate Felucia and arrest May for betraying the Order. While this happened May was helping young Ares train more. Once she saw a Jedi Cruiser land near their peaceful hut, she warned her son to stay where he was. While the future Jedi sat and practiced his Force Pushing, May dueled the strike team but lost horribly due to the many numbers of Jedi. After the arrest of Ares' mother, the Jedi searched the home. They came across Wilks but let him pass. Then they found Ares. One Jedi, the leader of the strike team named Atton Gonkstation sensed the Force in him. Surprised, Atton was in an inner conflict with himself to take the boy for testing or let him stay with his father. Andrew Phasebomber, who was currently the Jedi Padawan of Atton stated that Ares was only a child. After this Atton asked the father if he could take Ares to the Jedi Temple for testing. Wilks, then replied that it would be an honor. After this Atton took the very young child to Coruscant.

Testing at the Temple
""Think this boy is one who represents the Jedi State, do you?"

"Yes Master. I did a midi-chlorian check on him, and he has more... midi-chlorians then all of us in the council chambers."

"Question, that Anakin Skywalker is the true chosen one, you do?"

"Yes Master Yoda. Both Anakin Skywalker and Ares are very powerful but I assure you Anakin has no power like Ares. He is the Jedi we have been looking for about two thousand years."

"Test young Ares the council will. See if Ares trully has the powers of the Jedi State, we will.""

- Atton Gonkstation and Master Yoda argue over the fact that Ares trully has the powers of the Jedi State

After leaving Felucia, the strike team along with Ares fled to Coruscant to send May to her prision cell and test young Ares at the Jedi Temple. While on the way to the capital of the galaxy, Atton was watching Ares very closely while he practiced his Force abilities. He noticed how the young boy was constantly pushing and pulling objects. Then while Atton was staring at the boy, Ares used the Force to create a small flame only the size of Pistoeka sabotage droid. While this happened Atton noticed how the boy's eyes turned pure white. Then his eyes slowly turned to normal after he stopped making a flame. Atton was shocked to see such a power before him and considered it to be an honor to witness such an ability to control powers such as fire. Soon afterwards, Atton did a midi-chlorian test on young Ares and witnessed the second largest midi-chlorian count in his life, 27,699. He had more midi-chlorians then Yoda but one midi-chlorian less then Anakin Skywalker which was 27, 700. Shocked to see such a high number, he warned the rest of the Jedi Strike Team who they brought. Once May Nighracer was in her cell and the Jedi were at the temple, Atton and Ares quickly headed to the High Council Chambers. Expecting a report on their arrest and not a boy, Yoda shot a question at Atton, asking him who this boy was and why he was in such a sacred place. Atton said that he did a midi-chlorian count and that he had only one less then Anakin Skywalker. Then he said that while Ares was practicing his ability he saw him go into the Jedi State. While this discussion continued Ares decided to pull on Atton's Jedi robe. As he tried to get his attention Atton continued to argue with the Grand Master. Then when Ares did not have his attention, Ares' eyes turned white again but quickly went away. This act led to the whole council staring at the boy. After Atton left, the council tested his skills. After an hour of testing the boy, Yoda declared that Ares had failed and was to be sent back home. Then when Ares heard this, something turned and twisted inside him and quickly transformed to an older Jedi Knight. His eyes turned pure white revealing himself in the Jedi State, then in a dark and sinister voice that did not even belong to Ares in his older age stated that he represted a thousand Jedi who held the power of the Jedi State and the council was to listen to him. He said that Ares was the future and hope of the Jedi Order. He also stated that it was not Ares who was the chosen one but Anakin Skywalker. Then while he started floating in mid air he replied that the coucil will take him or Ares when he is older will be the doom of all of the Jedi existance even Yoda. After the three year old was back to normal, the council took his statment to heart and let Ares be trained in the Jedi ways.

Master and Apprentice
Only two days after the Jedi High Council's encounter with Ares Nighracer in the Jedi State, Yoda chose to let Andrew Phasebomber go on to the Jedi Trials. After he passed, Atton was allowed to take Ares as his apprentice. At the age of three he was the youngest to be taken as a Padawan. As a Padawan, life went by fast and before Ares knew it, he was ten years old. At ten he already knew alot about the Force. He learned that the Force was it's ally and nothing was its master. He learned to use it for good and certain purpose only. He learned to embrace it and let it flow through him. As a padawan he practiced very hard in his skills with the Force and very rarely was Ares in the Jedi State. In fact, by the age of six he had forgotten about his ability almost completely and forgot how to use it too. Constantly he would go on missions with his master learning new things about the Force everyday. When he was not on missions he was in the Jedi Archives studying holocrons. He would constantly use his Jedi training lightsaber and spar with his master. He would learn new lightsaber techniques everyday including new Force abilities. two months after his Ares' tenth birthday, Atton finally told him that he was one of the most powerful Jedi in the galaxy and that he had this ability to control fire, water, and air. He told Ares that it was called the Jedi State and that only one Jedi has the ability to use this power every two thousand years. This surprised Ares. He had forgotten completely about his abilty to use the Force in such a way. Though he finally realized who he was, Ares would never go back into the Jedi State until he was finally finding his lightsaber crystal.

Mission to Illum
""Am I...a monster?"

"No Ares it is the Jedi State. It is impossible for anyone to control it at your age."

"Why did you not tell me this sooner, Master?"

"It is important for you to experience first before you prepare."

"Master I killed those rancors, and I killed them so ruthlessly."

"I know. That is why, now I am going to teach you how to control it."

"Master, your not one with the Jedi State. How will you teach me?"

"That is what Jedi Holocrons are for.""

- Ares Nighracer and Atton Gonkstation.

Once eleven nearing twelve, Ares finally went to Illum to find his the lightsaber crystal. He was so excited that he dreamed about finding his lightsaber crystal on the way to Illum. He dreamed about himself going to Illum and finding crystals of all colors. Then he found a purple one and took it. Then finally he awoke when they landed on Illum. He started to think about what crystal to find when he got to the cave. Ares thought about getting a purple crystal but decided not to get one, then his thought turned to blue crystals then green, then yellow but finally he knew what his crystal would be and it was orange.

Once he landed near a large cave his master told him that he would have to go in the cave, find his crystal, and leave the cave before the entrance closed completely in two days. Ares nodded to his masters orders and scurried off.

Once inside he used the Force to guide him through the mazes. Time and time again he would run into dead ends and naturally made traps but he managed to escape and return to his original route. On his way to his crystal he found a snow rancor that was attacking him. Thinking clever, Ares used the Force to make a block to keep the rancor from getting any closer to him. Then once again he embarked on his journey to find his very own crystal. He sensed that he was getting really close and that he would soon have it in his grasp. Finally he had the crystal. A bright orange crystal which was now held in his hands. Now that he had the crystal he rushed back to the entrance. Though to his surprise he was too late, the entrance was now completely closed! And besides the point, there was three snow rancors gaurding the entrance. Knowing that he could not take them all on, Ares finally went into his Jedi State after seven long years. His eyes turned pure white but he was still his age. He started to float in mid air then he melted the snow with huge flames. He had no control of himself. He could not think or feel anything. Then his fist, uncontrolably, raised into the air and started to choke the three snow rancors all at once. Then he filled the whole cave with water and made the rancors drown to their death. Yet for some reason Ares was still breathing. Then with one movement, one stroke, he pushed the three rancors into the now ice covered entrance breaking it. Then his master saw him roll and sprint out of the cave. Then slowly leaving the Jedi State, Atton was in awe and Ares was scared of himself.

Constructing the Lightsaber
After leaving Illum, Ares and Atton placed the ship on autopilot and headed to the back of the cruiser. Ares for the first time, finally met Huyang. Huyang was an aid to the Jedi Order, helping them construct their very own saber. Once they greeted each other Huyang told him to think in his heart and not his brain and choose what style of lightsaber hilt he wanted. Then when he closed his eyes and streched his hand into the air, he let the Force pick his hilt. Then when the Force found all the parts he needed opened his eyes and looked at his hilt. It was silver and black with many ridges and lines with art print drawn on it. Then after many seconds of staring at his hilt, Huyang broke the silence and stated that it would take many days before he finally finished the construction of his lightsaber. After this, Ares started almost immediately. The first many times to construct his saber had failed. Then after two whole days his lightsaber was finally complete.

Learning to Control the Jedi State
After the construction of Ares' lightsaber, Atton took him back to the temple. While there, they did as Atton promised and helped Ares control his power. It was very hard to train and when Ares was finished with his training the day of practicing his Jedi State, he was totally tired and fell asleep. Day after day Ares would try to enter the Jedi State on purpose but had not worked. It was as though when he was in danger was when he could enter it. It took exactly four years to go into the Jedi State again.

Controlling the Jedi State
After four whole years of training, Ares finally entered the Jedi State with his own control. He was able to control his movements and what he did. He was so proud of himself. His master was proud of him. And before he knew it, Ares was ready for the Jedi Trials. Soon he would use his skills for the ultimate test. Though at the time he had no worries about the Jedi Trials because he was just getting used to his new abilities. At he time Ares was learning to control a power no one used for two thousand years. To Ares, this was only the beginning of his training since his fifthteen years of age.

Adult life
""After so many years I watched you grow up. And now. You are ready to become a Jedi Knight. I am very proud of you."

"Thank you Master. I am glad I was your Padawan. I am also thankful that you think I am ready for the trials, Master."

"Oh it is not just me who thinks you are ready for the trials. The whole Jedi Order believes you can pass.""

- Atton Gonkstation and Ares Nighracer.

Jedi Trials
At the age of eighteen, the whole Jedi Order believed that Ares was ready for the Jedi Trials. They said that Ares would go into the trials in a months time. And so, when this happened Ares prepared himself for a whole month of training. He trained hard for a month. for countless hours he would be in the dueling arena and practice his saber skills. Then afterwards he would go in to the Jedi State ten times a day. He practiced and trained and studied holocrons for days upon days. After whole month of training he was finally ready. When he entered the Trial chamber, the Jedi Council greeted him and told him that his trial would be different then most Jedi Trials because he had the power of the Jedi State. Yet unlike the other Jedi Trials, Ares only had one objective: he had to duel and defeat a holographic simulacrum of a past Jedi who once used the Jedi State two thousand years ago.

Duel with Hendo Symar
""Before you kill me, young Jedi, let me tell you a secret."

"Yes?"

"The day that you learn to control the Jedi State and can not control it when your ultimate duel takes place, you will die an instant death. Take this advise, for I died this way. I was in a duel with a Jedi once and when I could not control my own power it killed me. Ironic, isn't it? Trust me. You will be in the fight of your life and if the Jedi State takes over, you will die.""

- A holographic simulacrum of Hendo gives advise to Ares

After Ares entered the Trials Chamber, Yoda turned on a holographic simulacrum of Hendo Symar. Hendo Symar was a Jedi two thousand years ago, who had the power of the Jedi State and turned to the Dark Side. When he was in a duel with a powerful Jedi, Hendo used the Jedi State to finish him. Though unfortunately, because the Jedi State took control of his body, Hendo killed the Jedi and then in turn the Jedi State killed him. Once the simulacrum was switched on, Hendo bragged about how he killed the Jedi two thousand years ago and how he was the most powerful being of his time. Ares in return replied to him that he shares the same power that Hendo does. Then the simulacrum said that Ares would not be able to kill him and that he was to powerful to defeat. The two both ignited lightsabers and in less then a second both entered the Jedi State. Though the simulacrum was not a real living Hendo Symar, it was still powerful. Then when Hendo saw Ares in the Jedi State he stated that Ares' ability to use it was weak. Then Hendo showed him the true power of their abilty and blasted at him a huge blazing flame of fire. Instinctively Ares dodged the attack and charged at him. The two clasehed lightsabers, once. Twice. Three times then resurfaced back to their original position. The two charged sabers again and parried each others moves. Ares blocked Hendo's attacks then unleashed a flurry of attacks of his own. After witnessing the young teen's technique, Hendo replied that it was sloppy. This statement made Ares offgaurd and Hendo attacked again. Though this time Ares thought fast and blasted a wave of water at him forcing Hendo to slip, fall then crash into a wall.

Angered and fueled by hatred  from Hendo's statement on Ares' technique with his lightsaber skills, Ares then again fueled himself with his unique abilities making him twice as stronger. His eyes then grew even more pure white and blue energy surrounded him. His powers of air made him float and break the laws of gravity. He then fought harder then ever. They clashed sabers again. Though this time Ares had the upperhand and burned Hendo's face with a blast of fire this caused Hendo to fall down, defeated. After Ares defeated Hendo, he was going to destroy the simulacrum but Hendo told him a secret about the Jedi State. Then after this secret Ares decided to spare him. Because he did not kill the simulacrum, Ares passed the Jedi Trials.

Jedi Knight
After the Jedi Trials, Ares passed and became a Jedi Knight. Now on his own, he was able to go on his own missions and do what ever he wanted as a knight. During his spare time he would talk to youngling, tell them how it is around the temple and what it is like. Then during the night he would go to the Jedi archives and study ancient holocrons of past Jedi state users. Then when he longed to duel someone, he would find a holographic simulacrum to duel with. Life was alot easier for Ares.

Mission to Taris
After a few months of being a Jedi Knight, Ares was sent on a mission to Taris in the Outer Rim. Reports were sent to the temple stating that Death Watch mercenaries were invading the planet. Due to this the Jedi High Council sent Ares along with the aid of Jedi Master Andrew Phasebomber. On the way there, Ares and Andrew talked about politics and the past wars. Andrew stated that the politicians were not to be trusted and Ares agreed, then their subject of the conversation turned to the Death Watch. Ares said that they were ruthless animals. They only cared to take back Mandalore in the name of their warrior ways. In return Andrew replied that he had an encounter with the Death Watch at one time he said that one of them was a monster, who had an old darksaber that once belonged to the Jedi Order. He said that one time he dueled Pre Vizsla, and had defeated him but because their was so many Death Watch members that wanted to kill him because he defeated Vizsla, he had to escape. Once at Taris, Ares and Andrew headed directly to the area the Death Watch was located at. When the Death Watch once again saw Andrew they held their blaster pointed at him threateningly. Andrew then stated that they might not want to do such a threat to him. Then one young fellow, Fash Akk, stated that they were only Jedi and that they could not take on all of the members. After this Andrew laughed sarcasticly. Andrew then stated that they death watch members did not really know who he was. After this Andrew said that he had trained many Jedi in the ways of the Force and that if the Death Watch was to kill him he would only become more powerful then ever. they all then pointed blasters at Ares. Andrew then ignited his lightsaber but Ares warned him not to fight. Then without saying anything Ares quickly went into the Jedi State and then went out only to show the Death Watch a brief warning. This surprised the Death watch and now the leader of their group revealed himself from the shadows. Pre Vizsla, ignited his darksaber then stated that they were only using the Force to trick him and that Ares was no more then scum. Andrew once again ignited his lightsaber this time pointing it at Vizsla. This drawed the attention of Vizsla's group and all aimed blasters threateningly at Phasebomber. This threat made Ares ignite his own lightsaber and warned the members not to attack Andrew. Then Vizsla called Ares a fool for taking on the Death Watch but also said that if he dared to fight an uneven match so be it. This made Ares state that he might be in an uneven match but he would not be over powered. Ares nodded and attacked the Death Watch members while Andrew and Vizsla fought each other. Andrew and Pre Vizsla clashed and locked sabers for a long time. Then Vizsla used his jetpack to soar in the air as he shot blast after blast at Andrew. After Phasebomber parried the energy blast from his opponents blasters then jumped into the air slashing at Pre Vizsla's jetpack, destroying it in one sweep. Then finally after the duel was over and Vizsla was defeated, Ares was ready to make Vizsla's loyal members run cowardly away. As Phasebomber dueled the Death Watch leader to his defeat, Ares used the Force to push all the members into a near by wall, knocking them unconcious.

Visions and Nightmares
""After two thousand years, the Jedi will meet its doom. It was a mistake to underestimate me, Ares. It was a mistake for you to be born in this galaxy. My galaxy! Prepare to meet your end! Prepare to die!""

- Ares Nighracer's vision

Many months after the skirmish on Mandalore, Ares had many nightmares of himself fighting an invisable force. He would see himself die very slowly and hear his own voice saying that it was a mistake to let him be born in the galaxy. It also said that he would prepare to meet his end. Then said prepare to die. Many nights he would wake up from dark and scary nightmares not knowing what would happen to him. Then almost instantly after his nightmare he would think about the last thing that the simulacrum of Hendo said before he was switched off, "The day that you learn to control the Jedi State and can not control it when your ultimate duel takes place, you will die an instant death. Take this advise, for I died this way. I was in a duel with a Jedi once and when I could not control my own power it killed me. Ironic, isn't it? Trust me. You will be in the fight of your life and if the Jedi State takes over, you will die." After he would have his daily nightmare, he would not sleep no more for fear he might dream of it again.

Sleepless Nights
"Atton Gonkstation: "I sense that you are not sleeping so well. Are you alright?"

Ares Nighracer: "Yes, Master Atton. I am fine."

Andrew Phasebomber: "I sense that you are having nightmares. Being who you are, Ares, this is natural.""

- Atton and Andrew, concerned about Ares' nightmares

The first time Ares had his first nightmare was a month after his mission to Mandalore. On that day Ares was really tired and exhausted after a long day of dueling holographic simulacrums. Once at his quarters at the Jedi Temple, he fell asleep and dreamed about the next day. Yet suddenly, his dream turned to a nightmarish future. He saw himself on a planet that was snowing ash. On that planet there was a huge sky battle and large towering spires of buildings. He heard people screaming and crying for help. He saw strange clones attacking the Trade Federation and people in speeders trying to escape the wrath of something powerful. This wasn't Coruscant, that Ares knew for sure. Though something was attacking the planet and it surely was not the Trade Federation. Though if was not the Separatist, then who was attacking? Ares finally cought up with his nightmare and saw himself preparing to battle someone. He was talking but Ares could not hear himself. Then another voice spoke, it was Ares again but his dream self was not moving his lips. He threatened to destroy Ares. After this, Ares suddenly woke up. This was the first of nightmares to come.

Guidance
""If this is a vision of your future you must follow it."

"I will do what ever I can Master Windu.""

- Ares Nighracer seeks guidance from Mace Windu

The next day, after his nightmare, Ares went to his old master for guidance from his dark dream. When Atton could not give him any, he searched for Andrew hoping that he might help him. When he recieved none from him, he was helpless and could not bring any thought to any one else who might help him. Though then, Andrew advised Ares to use the help of Mace Windu. Ares took this advise and went to the High Council Chambers requesting to talk to Master Windu personally. When the council granted his request, he and Windu walked around the Temple Hangar recieving advise and giving advise. He told Windu of his nightmare then said he woke up in fear. Something he had never did in his life. Mace took this statement and told him to follow his nightmare.

The Prophet
""Your path is so confusing...I...I can't read your future."

"What do you mean you can't? Your a prophet! How could you not read my future?"

"Some paths are not meant to be read. Usually the ones who has no prophecy is the ones who is of great importance in the future but comes at a high price. And all I read of your future is..."

"Well what do you see?"

"Death.""

- The Prophet explains how she could not see Ares' future

Ares was of great fear about his nightmares and had no idea what they meant. He tried almost everything to understand what they meant and found himself no where. Then the Force led him to a prophet on the world of Usk. Once there, she met the prophet and had her read his future. First they started with basics. Though they found know symbols resymboling his future. Then hours after hours they moved on to more advanced techniques but still found nothing. All that the prophet had found of his future was the symbol of death. Though she refused to tell him this. After the prophet tried everything she knew to read Ares' future she said that his could not be foretold. Upon hearing this, Ares pointed out that she was a prophet and how could she not read his future. Then she finally told him that all she read of his future was death. After hearing sucha drastic statement Ares fled back home only to warn Mace Windu.

The Holocron: Lord of the Future
""They say that you were the lord of the future. Is this true?"

"Yes child. It is such an honor to have one who knows of the Jedi State read my holocron"

"They also say that you were the first to use the ability of the Jedi State. Is this true?"

"Yes young one."

"Then you might be able to help me.""

- Ares Nighracer and the gatekeeper

When his hopes of the prophet being able to read Ares Nighracer's future, he then returned to Coruscant to warn Master Windu. When he told the Jedi Master of this, Windo replied that he should search his feelings and he would find the one who could trully read his future. Taking this advise, Ares scurried to the Jedi archives in hope of a holocron. Though he looked, he found nothing. He then searched the computers for any holocrons that envolved the Jedi state or the future. Only one holocron was found and it was of Jedi Master Andue Remala though it was located in a vault in the lower floors of the temple forbidden for anyone to use it, even the Jedi. When all was asleep, Ares sneaked to the lower levels of the temple to the secret vault chambers. There he had to break the security cameras then some how enter the vault. Unable to sense an entrance to the vault, Ares had to use his common knowledge to get in. He ignited his lightsaber and quickly made a thrust into the vault wall. It took an hour to just make half a circle but then in two hours he had carved a gap in to the wall which would let him in. Once inside the big vault room, Ares found only one item: the holocron. He took it. Then after two hours he fixed the gap and rebuilt the security cameras leaving no trace of him stealing the holocron. All night he spent his time in his mansion, viewing an ancient holocron. Once he activated the holocron, Ares asked the gatekeeper if it was the lord of the future. Then in responce the gatekeeper said yes. Then he asked if she was the first to ever use the power of the Jedi State. In response she said yes again. After hours of speacking to the holocron, Ares asked her if she knew of his future. In response she said no but she knew what role he would play in later events. Andue told Ares that one day he would fight in his most greatest battle and he would soon need his Jedi state to help him. She said that he would lose control of himself and the Force would kill him. Then again Ares reminded the holocron that he knew this already. Then she replied that every single Jedi who had the power of the Jedi State died in the same way. They all died by not being able to control the Jedi State when they used it. taking this advise he asked Andue if there was a way to break the curse of the Jedi State and in response she said no.

A New Padawan
""Your knowledge with the Force has grown greatly, Ares. I think, on the council's behalf that is, that you are ready to share your knowledge."

"Are you saying that I am ready to have a Jedi Padawan, Master Mundi?""

- Ki-Adi-Mundi and Ares Nighracer

Around the year 25 BBY the Jedi High Council believed that a young togruta female named Tao Shandae was ready to become a Jedi Padawan. All though Ares was only twenty years of age, the council requested that Tao's master should be no one none other then himself. When Ki-Adi-Mundi, Mace Windu, and Yoda was ready to have the presence of Ares in the council chambers, Master Mundi told him that his knowledge had grown greatly and that it was time for him to share his knowledge with someone else. Taken by surprise, Ares asked if they wanted him to have a Jedi Padawan. When the council nodded in agrrement, Ares was shook into surprise. Surprised but honored. When he asked who his padawan was the council said that he would meet her on their terms.

Meeting Tao Shandae
""Who might you be little girl and why are you in my mansion?"

"I'm your new Padawan.""

- Ares Nighracer and Tao Shandae



Soon after Ares recieved word that he had a new Padawan, he returned home to get some rest before he had to go on a meeting with some senators. After he had came home he went into his living room only to see Tao Shandae. Surprised, Ares asked who she was. Then she said that she was his new Padawan. Taken by shock because she was in his own house, Ares asked why she was here and then she said that the council brought her here. They then soon greeted and then he told her that he was her new master. Soon afterwards the two became very close. Maybe, possibly too close.

Clone Wars
""The Clone Wars is like fire. If you give it more air the fire will grow but if you give it more conflict the Clone Wars will grow.""

- Ares Nighracer

First battle of Geonosis
As Ares still taught Tao the ways of the Force, a major galactic conflict  between the Galactic Republic and the Confederacy of Independent Systems call the Clone Wars began. As the Jedi Knights fought many droids below with the aid of clones, Ares Nighracer and his padawan led the sky battle above Geonosis. Ares led a key role in the First Battle of Geonosis and many battles to come. After Ares finished his mission objective in the sky he led clone pilots to attack ground forces from the sky. He and his Padawan then led a series of LAAT gunships to bomb the droids. Once the bombing run was over Ares led a group of clones to destroy the last wave of droids. Afterwards Ares was sent to Toydariato discuss giving amunition supply to the Grand Army of the Republic. On the way to the Toydarian planet, Ares then realized that the clones were in his nightmares.

Battle of Felucia
""I sense a dark presence. It was as though I was here before. Capatain Rod, this is a journey I must go on myself. Until I return secure the area."

"Yes Sir.""

- Ares Nighracer senses a dark presence during the battle of Felucia

Nearing the Jungle Planet
As Tao lead clones to fight off the Death Watch at Carlac, Ares and his troops was sent on a mission to support the clones at Felucia. Hearing rumors that many clones died at Felucia, Ares could not afford to lose any clone troopers if he was to win the battle. On the way there Ares prepared the troops to make a space invasion. If they could break through the Separatist reinforcements then the droids would have no help from above. As his attack cruiser got closer to Felucia's cooridinates, Ares prepared to send out a small space bomber to fight off the droids once they neared Felucia. Soon they would be in the dogfight of  their lives.

Space Battle
Once reaching Felucia, the CIS immediately attacked the ''First Flight. ''Taken by surprise because the Separatist attacked their ship almost automatically, Ares only had one option. He had to fight in the space battle himself.

After Ares' options were limited, Ares prepared his starfighter and flew out of the hangar. As soon as he launched into the dogfight, Ares blasted his way to one of the Separatist bulk cruisers. Many droids tried to attack the fast coming ship but Ares managed to dodge the plasmafire. Soon Ares was only feet away from the bride of the ship. That was when he ordered the clone pilots to protect him. After the clones came, Ares blaster the bridge windows to trillions of pieces, forcing the CIS war general to die from no air. Afterwards he orderd a second space marine group to attack the leading ship's life support. Once this was over, Ares defeated the remaining Separatist ships and headed to the jungle world.

Felucian Vision
After the destruction of the CIS cruisers, Ares and his troopers landed far out into the fungal forest so that they would not be scaned by the Separatist army. While in the forest, Ares and Captain Rod made a secure perimeter around their area. Then afterwards they made a small base where they could scan the area for intruders. About two hours after settling in, Ares felt a dark urge pull from inside of him. Not knowing if it was him or if he was really sensing it, Ares ordered Rod to command the base while he was gone. Ares journeyed through the forest trying to follow the Force. His senses then took him to an old hut. He felt the dark side there and at first decided not to go inside. Though his curiosity took over and he soon went into the hut. Once inside he could not move nor act all he could do was see. He felt as though he was paralyzed but still able to stand. He saw a dark figure move to him. He wore all black robes and wielded two dual sabers which was clipped to his belt. Knowing that he could not move he feared that the dark figure might kill him. Then swiftly, the figure took off his hood, revealing his face to Ares. He looked alot like Hendo Symar for some reason. Though it was no simulacrum. Then he spoke. Yet all Ares could do was see and for this reason he could not hear him. Then the man took one finger and gently pressed it on Ares' head. Then Ares swiftly fell to the floor, now dreaming. Ares was caught in a dream. He did not know what he was dreaming about at first but then realized after all of this time that it was his future. It was strange how it was him who could give Ares his future. So he continued to dream. Ares dreamed of fighting a nightsister on the planet Dathomir. He saw his troopers dead on the ground. Then the vision switched. He saw himself in black robes and dark red eyes with a double bladed lightsaber. Ares wondered if he turned to the Dark Side. Then the vision switched. Soon he saw himself fighting a Jedi, it was his old master, Atton Gonkstation. Then soon he saw himself in the temple again but with no memory. Then he saw Andrew Phasebomber, teaching him the ways of the Force. Soon the vision switched again. He then saw himself fighting clone troopers in the temple. Then he saw a Jedi leading the clone troopers into the temple. It was Anakin! Soon the vision switched once more. He saw Mandalorians helping him escape from the temple. Then he saw him and the Mandalorians at a camp. Soon it switched again and he was helping a rag tag army of rebels secure the ruined temple. Once more the vision switched and he was fighting a Sith Lord. Though it was no ordinary Sith, he too had the Jedi State. The lord's face looked alot like the simulacrum of Hendo. Then after Ares killed the Sith something happened to him. He fell down, now dead. He then awoke, able to move. The dark figure was still there but his hood was now up. Then the figure said that Ares would remember none of these visions and he touched Ares' head.

Separatist Strike
""General Nighracer, we tried to contact you for five hours strait. Where have you been?"

"Captain Rod, to be honest with you. I have no idea where I went."

"Sir the Separatist attacked our base just an hour after you left. We really needed you out there.""

- Captain Rod and Ares Nighracer

Having no idea what happened to himself, Ares slowly started to make his way back to the base. Then Captain Rod and a group of troopers came to him wondering where he had been. When Ares realized he was gone for five hours he thought to himself that it would not be so good for the council to read this on his report. Then Rod asked where he was and he replied he had no idea where he went. It was strange to him how he found himself in the middle of nowhere. Soon he found out that the CIS attacked his base only an hour after he left. He also did not want the council finding out about this on his objective report. Son they were on their way to the base to defeat the CIS once and for all. At the base, Ares had a vast command of the battle. While the CIS needed reinforcements, the Clone Troopers had nearly defeated the Separatist. Afterward Ares sent the droids into defeat by sending in LAAT gunships to bomb the last of the droids. The Republic won the basttle for Felucia.

Battle of Umbara
""This place. It's almost as if the planet was born from the Dark Side."

"Welcome to Umbara, my Padawan, where freedom and democracy goes to die.""

- Tao Shandae and Ares on the idea of coming to Umbara

Soon after Ares Nighracer's mission to Felucia, the council sent him and his padawan to Umbara to help General Skywalker defeat the droids there.

Needing Help
""It has been a long time, General Skywalker."

"Yes it has Ares. If I can remember, the last time I saw you was when I defeated you in a friendly duel."

"Ahh yes. I remember but now the table has turned and I have a Jedi Padawan. Where is yours Skywalker?"

"Fortunately I do not wish for a Padawan. And...I need your help General Nighracer. The Umbarans have allied themselves with the Separatist. I can use some reinforcements."

"Anything for you Skywalker."

"Thank you Master Nighracer.""

- Ares Nighracer and Anakin Skywalker

While at the Jedi Temple, Ares recieved a hologram message from Jedi General Skywalker on the planet Umbara. Anakin stated that he needed Ares' help with reinforcements. Ares agreed to help but needed the permission of the council. When asking to go to Umbara for reinforcement help, the council decided that they sensed something strange in the Force and insisted that they should not go but if they wanted to it was their choice. Taking this opprotunity, Ares and Tao took a whole republic fleet with them to Umbara.

Separatist Bombardment
""Your running late General. Where the hell are you? I have lives to save!"

"We are in a bit of a problem, Skywalker. The Separatist bombarded my cruiser."

"Well hurry about it Ares! I can not afford to lose another trooper.""

- Anakin Skywalker and Ares Nighracer

After leaving Coruscant and nearing the Umbara system, Ares ran into a small problem when a small droid ocupation bombarded the ''First Flight. At first the Separatist were gaining control of the lower levels of the ship until Ares comanded the help of the First Flight's vice-cruiser the Savior''. After this command Tao led a small squadron of clones to attack the bombardment fighter preventing more droids to escape or enter. Soon the droids scurried to their now destroyed ship, hoping they could escape. Though when the Separatist' plan had failed the droid ocupation was destroyed.

Uncomfortable Landing
After his dangeroulsy threatening battle with the droid ocupation onboard the First Flight, Ares and Tao Shandae both paced to their seperate transports that would take them to the surface. Now entering the atmosphere, Ares constantly watched for any plot to destroy the transport. When he saw that their was a droid flight zone just directly below their cooridinates Ares told the clone pilots to try to dodge the incoming bombs. Though the troopers failed to do thie order and died, Ares survived along with his padawan. Ares then jumped out of the transported just seconds before it exploded. Ares, now falling to the surface, used the Force to make him glide his way to the Umbaran ground. Unlike his padawan, who had found himself many feet away from the droid air field, Ares was directly in its center and being attacked.

Outnumbered but not Outmatched
Soon after his fall to Umbara, Ares had to fight his way to their outpost. With the help of his padawan, Ares used the Force to destroy the Umbaran Ion Cannon. Soon after they separated once again Ares made his way to the outpost to help General Skywalker lead the mission. Now alive and having enough energy to fight another day, Ares and Anakin Skywalker led a large battalion of clone troopers to many bunkers and villages. Soon Ares and his battalion was separated and forced to unite with Skywalker's battalion. Ares and Anakin was now by themselves and fighting together. They led a different route then the troopers so that the bunkers could be bloked on both sides. Soon Ares along with Skywalker was victorious and left to go back to the outpost.

The Shadow
""Who are you?"

"Im the future of your life, Ares. I'm the reason why the Jedi State kills you. So really, in a way, I kill you."

"Why are you haunting me? What did I ever do to you?"

"Ares, that does not matter. All that matters is that your end is near. And a painful end it will be.""

- Ares Nighracer and the Shadow

Dark Nightmare
Many weeks after his mission to Umbara, Ares once again was having nightmares. One night (exactly three weeks after his mission to Umbara) Ares had a dark dream of his shadow. While Ares was asleep, he dreamed that he was in a broght white room which was completely empty. Though for some strange reason he saw his shadow making its own movements and not its owners. He saw his shadow ignite a lightsaber then in the shape of its head it left to white holes where the light had shined. This most likey resembled the Jedi State. Then Ares asked who the shadow was and the Shadow stated that it was the future of Ares' life. It also replied that the Shadow was the reason why Ares would later die in the Jedi State. Ares then asked why it was haunting him in his dreams and the Shadow stated that this would not matter. It said that all that mattered was that Ares would soon meet his end and that he would have to prepare for it. Ares finally woke from his nightmare, not able to sleep for the rest of the night.

The Burning City
""You have failed, Ares. Your people, your homeworld, your family...The Jedi Order, the once peaceful Republic, the galaxy, you have let all this be destroyed Ares. You failed to protect the galaxy from me. So in this way, you killed your galaxy."

"Why are you doing this to me? What do you have to gain from all of this?"

"Your death.""

- The Shadow and Ares Nighracer

The next night Ares had another dream of the Shadow. He was once again in the burning city. There he saw a strange version of clone troopers but in very different armor. He saw many groups of rebel solders fighting the strange armored warriors. He then saw the Shadow once more. He was all black as a shadow would be but once again the two white holes in his head was there. The Shadow then made himself look like he was floating in air and made dark blue energy float around him. he remided Ares that he failed his people and family including the Jedi Order, the Republic and the galaxy. Soon Ares asked what the Shadow had to gain from huanting him and it said that he could gain the death of Ares.

Sleep Walking
""Go Ares. Go and kill yourself before I make you kill yourself.""

- Ares Nighracer's vision just as Ares sleep walks to his death.

The next night Ares tried to think of something else before he slept. Though this had not worked. Hours afterwards, Ares dreamed of the Shadow once more. Though this time he dreamed he had woke up to see the sight of the Shadow. He thought he heard the Shadow tempt him to jump off of the balcony at his mansion on Coruscant. Having no idea that he was sleep walking, Ares nearly jumped off of his mkansion. Then awoke when the Shadow told him to kill himself.

Battle for Iceburg Three
""Damn these droids! I hate flying!"

"Come on, Master. Follow me and you will stay alive."

"Okay. Lets go by your rules smart one.""

- Ares Nighracer and Tao Shandae during the heat of battle

As the Clone Wars progressed, Ares went through many battles but none was as more dangerous as the battle for Iceburg Three.

Space Battle
When the First Flight, a famous starship under the command of Ares Nighracer, reached Iceburg Three they were surprisingly under attack as many other ships from the Republic Fleet were also under attack. While Padawan Shandae led an attack to the CIS, Ares stayed aboard the First Flight. At first, Ares took command from the bridge of his attack cruiser. Soon the battle was getting more dangerous and would have witness the fight himself. Sky Battle The CIS did not give up so easily. The fight for Iceburg Three did not stop there. He and his Padawan continued the battle in the atmosphere of the iceburg. He spun his starfighter left and right, causing all plasma fire to miss targeted ship. He then commanded for two LAAT gunships to bomb the droid fighters attacking him. After the attacking of droid fighters, he continued the sky battle with a bombing run.

Bombing Run
While the battle continued in space and the sky, Ares led a group of MLAAT gunships as in Massive gunships. While in the MLAAT gunships, he and the other clones bombed large groups of droids and other fighters below them and massive ion cannons. Soon when the Republic fleet had clear passage in the sky, Plo Koon, Anakin Skywalker, and General Kenobi landed their troops.

Preparations for Battle
After the Great Bombing Run Ares and Tao fled to the ground and set base there. He then went to prepare his starfighter himself while the Republic Loading Transports, or also known as RLTs, were droppig cargo off. He then went to eat, drink, and warm up for the next upcoming battle. As clone troopers landed they went on their way to warm their clone blasters and warm up too. Along with Tao Shandae and Obi-Wan Kenobi in the fight for Iceburg Three was also Plo Koon. The others commanded their cruisers from the sky or space. He was warned to watch for droid bombers so he set up a small search camp on the top of his built base. What the search camp saw was jaw dropping.

Droid Invasion
Ares took the sight glass holders that many clones used. He then sent out a small strike team to gaurd the perimeter when he saw many droids of the CIS approching the base. Then there was something else he and other solders saw: something strange and dangerous. When the CIS reached the base all hell broke loose but what gave the droids an upper hand had frightened Ares into full retreat...

Five upgraded droid bombers rushed through the atmosphere of the iceburg. Many had known them as "Air Droidekas" but what they were really called were MSBs or Massive Shield Bombers. They nearly destroyed the whole base but Ares sent in a distress signal to Master Kenobi for more reinforcements. He answered but more clones were still not a match for the new gunships. They were then forced into retreat

Battle Plan
"Ares Nighracer: "If we can't think of a plan, maybe some basic research can help us."

Obi-Wan Kenobi: "I agree General Nighracer."

Anakin Skywalker: "Well then. Are you saying that we contact Republic Intell?"

Ares: "Exactly."

Plo Koon: "Tao, if you will please go and contact Intell and ask them about these new bombers?"

Tao Shandae: "Yes Master Plo."

Kenobi: "So Anakin, where is your Padawan?""

- A conversation between Jedi as they plan to defeat the droids.

After Ares' battalion found a new and secret place to set up base, he traveled on a transporter to the First Flight. There, all of the Jedi Generals set up a plan to defeat these new and improved bombers. Ares thought it would be a great idea to report these new gunships to the Republic Intelligence. Obi-Wan Kenobi agreed and so did Tao and Plo Koon along with Anakin Skywalker. After Tao contacted the Intell system, the Intell replied saying that only four of these new gunships were located on Iceburg Three. Tao then gave the idea that if the Republic sent in many LAAT gunships out at once to the cooridinates of the located Air Droidekas, then bomb them that would be one less problem to worry about. Ares along with Obi-Wan Kenobi agreed to this idea.

Battle for the Iceburg
Around half an hour after the destruction of the MSBs, Ares led all four battalions of troops representing him and the other three Jedi Generals, to the CIS secret outpost and hold out. It was up to him and four million other clones to win Iceburg Three. After the destruction of the CIS bombers Ares launched a full scale attack on Iceburg Three. The Separatist was then outmatched and was defeated with the explosion of the base when Ares used the Force to destroy the power generator which uses a powerful kind of gas that warms up the CIS base. Even after the destruction of the base though he still had other problems on his hands...

Duel with Grievous
""You fool, I wield great power. Even more power then you, General Nighracer."

"Yet there is one thing you lack. The Force.""

- General Grievous and Ares Nighracer as they begin to duel

Soon after Tao Shandae defeated General Grievous, the cyborg rebuilt his limbs and restored his lightsabers. His next act was to attack the First Flight. He then fought his way to General Nighracer's command bridge. Ares was surprised to see Grievous abour his ship and quickly ignited his lightsaber. Not knowing that the general was trained in the Jedi arts, Ares heard Grievous call him a fool ad that he had more power then Ares. Then in response, Ares said that grievous lacked one thing: the Force.

Grievous, enraged once again and ignited his new lightsabers. General Grievous said that he might not be able to defeat a Padawan but one more older might give him his victory. The two then clashed lightsabers with a flurry of attacks. Ares then attacked Grievous but then the cyborg drew out all four lightsabers surprising Ares only a little. Ares blocked and parried then attacked with moves of his own. He fought and fought as hard as ever, then quickly defeated the general much faster then Tao defeated him.

Victory
After the great victory of Iceburg Three he was then debriefed his mission and sent back to the temple for his unknown secret promotion.

Unexpected Promotion
""We believe you deserve the rank of master."

"Me, a master?""

- The council and Ares

On the way to Coruscant, Ares spent his time thinking about if he should of stayed on Iceburg Three to support the defense of the Calamari system. He then realized that if the Republic Military was to have his aid they would of asked him. He then got dressed into the regular ceremonial robes and headed his way to the cockpit. Soon he was at Coruscant in a G9 Rigger freighter he borrowed from Anakin called the Twilight. As it neared Coruscant he noticed the many speeding freighters pass by his friends ship. Soon the ship landed in the Temple hangar and he was on his way to the council chambers to tell a report to the council of his mission. Once inside, the council chambers was all dark not even the windows were transparent. All was dark. Then one by one each lightsaber flashed on. Then the chambers lighting flashed on and each stood from their seats pointing their lightsabers at Ares. Then Mace Windu said that it was time for Ares to become a Jedi Master. Astonished, Ares questioned them and was proven wrong. He then became a Jedi Master.

Meeting Savannah OttenZivek
""Ares, I never felt this way about no one. Though I can not let you throw away your whole Jedi career for me."

"Savannah I never felt this way for no one either but we can keep it a secret.""

- Savvanah and Ares Nighracer

Guarding the Princess
""You will be going to Son' Dari. The Separatist is trying to kill the princess of the planet. Your sole duty is to protect her."

"Very well, Masters. I will leave immediately.""

- Adi Gallia and Ares Nighracer

Weeks after his promotion, Ares Nighracer, now a full fledged Jedi Master, was objected to go to the high council chambers to discuss his new mission. After entering the chambers, Adi Gallia adressed him and spoke for the council. She stated that he would go to the planet of Son' Dari. Once there, he would protect the princess, Atris Silverrook due to the increasing threats of the Separatist killing her. Soon Ares was on his way to the planet and had made his way to her castle. Upon nearing her castle, Ares noticed the CIS trying to break through the Son' Dari blockade. Noticing this, Ares fought against the droids to break through them and enter the castle. Soon he was in the presence of the princess. He was atonished by how beautiful she was. He could not deny that he was attached to her attractive body and tried to use the Force to fight the will of liking her. Yet his power to fight it failed and soon he tried anything possible to stop his attachment. Soon he guarded her to the Twilight where they then lifted off into space and fled to some where more safe.

Going to Naboo
""Where will you be taking me, Master Jedi?"

"Some where safe."

"Well in that case maybe we should go to Naboo. It is one out of few places that the war has not gone to yet."

"As you wish Princess.""

- Savannah and Ares aboard the Twilight



After escaping the planet Son' Dari, Ares and the princess soon decided to find some where safe to stay until the CIS fled from her homeworld. Savannah then recommended that they go to Naboo due to the fact that it was one of many planets that were not scarred by war. Ares agreed and set a coarse for Naboo. As the travled from across the galaxy, the two started to fall for each other slowly but surely. Savannah would occasionally dine frequently with Ares. No doubt Ares did fall in love with her but knew what must be done and not have attachment. Though this was hard to break and continued to enjoy being with her. Once at Naboo, Ares and Savannah  was greeted by Queen Jamillia and Senator Amidala. The queen of Naboo then asked if she would be able to dine with the princess due to her being a royal guest. Savannah, being who she was, accepted the invitation but asked if her Jedi protector could join them. Jamillia then said she "would not have it any other way" but Ares tried to refuse their invitation and made an excuse by saying that he should start unpacking things instead. Then the senator stated that there would be no need for that because the queens loyal servants would unpack things for them.

Dining with the Queen
Soon after landing on Naboo, Ares, Princess Savannah, and Queen Jamillia all dined at her palace mess hall. All three of them sat around together eating and talking. Soon their laughing and talking led to something more serious. Both Savannah and Ares sat next to each other while the queen on the other hand sat across dining table. As they ate their food, Ares could feel his attachment to her again. Then when Savannah locked eyes with Ares, Ares could not help but look back. He slowly moved in and kissed her. Then Savannah hesitated and realized that it was not of a Jedi to have attachment and quickly drew back from their first kiss. Ares then regreted what he did and said not another word to her until the next day.

Confessions
""I dream of dying on a planet destroyed by war. I see myself fighting something I can not defeat. I have dreams of me fighting myself."

"Dreams are only as they are. Dreams."

"I wish that was true Savannah.""

- Ares Nighracer and Princess Savannah

Days after landing on Naboo, Ares and Savannah found themselves together at a nearby river in the forest. Surprised to see her at the same location as he was, Ares greeted Savannah amusingly. Savannah in return greeted and asked if he wanted company. He said yes, not knowing if it was right letting her join him. After much long and awkward silence Savannah asked Ares if Jedi are allowed to love. Noticing how she was concerned about what the two did just days ago when they dined with the queen. After hearing Savannah ask questionably, Ares said no. Though he did say that their was exceptions to love, though he knew the love that he and her shared was no exception. Savannah then stated she was lost and confused the last few weeks of Ares protecting her. She said that she loved him and knew that he loved her but she would not let him give up a whole career of being with the Jedi Order. He then said that they could keep it a secret. Savannah was surprised by this and moved in to kiss him, knowing that he still loved her. Many days later, as the CIS continued to attack the planet of Son' Dari Ares and Savannah sat near a lake on Naboo where they watched the large whales swim by. Ares then told her what his greatest fear was. Savannah had a chill down her back along with Ares as he spoke. Savannah then said that dreams were not real. Ares then stated he wished that was true.

Marriage
""Do you forever wish to love this bride and be with her until you choose to separate or die?"

"I do.""

- A priest and Ares during the secret wedding

Soon afterwards, Ares and Savannah finally decided to marry due to their great love for each other in their relationship. While Savannah was with Queen Jamilia and her servants at the Naboo palace, Ares travled to the markets and stores to look for the perfect wedding rings. When finally he saw them he used all the credits he had to buy them. Because of this, Ares proved his love for her and married her.

At the time of the wedding, their was only three people to attend, (the groom, the bride, and the priest). Because this was a secret wedding, both Savannah and Ares chose a location far from the outskirts of Theed. Of course Savannah was wearing the finest dress along with Ares who wore fine Jedi/Senatorial robes. They both stared deeply at each other as the priest said his lines. Ares felt that he should kiss her right there and then but knew that this act would be inappropriate. Finally after so long both the bride and the groom said "I do" and was officially married.

Birth of a Sith Lord
""Tortuous was indeed twisted. He had no mind, no control of himself. He was fully engulfed in the Dark Side and that was what made him powerful.""

- Darth Vader after reading the journal of Tortuous

Battle for the Witch of Dathomir
Soon after the CIS fled from Son' Dari and Princess Kayla Mona was sent back to her duties, Ares Nighracer was sent to the planet Dathomir to arrest a Nightsister for crimes against the Republic. Once at the planet he and a battalion of clones fought to the location of the witch but had lost half of his clone troopers along the way. Once at the witches location, she cursed the clones into attacking Ares and in defense Ares killed them.

Duel with the Nightsister
""You might have defeated me now, Jedi. Though from now on and forever afterwards, you will be scarred by the Dark Side!""

- The Nightsister curses Ares after her defeat

Now alone and without any battalion of solders, Ares sought to take down the witch. The Nighsister, who refused to be arrested without a fight prepared her weapon and fought him. Ares did not even use the Jedi State against his opponent. He ignited his dual lightsabers and deflected every attack the Nightsister used. He deflected the attacks then used his abilities to destroy the Nightsister's weapon. Now defeated, the witch cursed Ares of the Dark Side.

Unconscious
""You fool! You will let the galaxy die if you turn to the Dark Side!"

"I don't want my nightmares anymore!"

"It is only to remind you of what you must do Ares!""

- A Force Vision of Ares Nighracer's older self and Darth Tortuous

On the way back to Coruscant, Ares stood in the bridge of his attack cruiser and commanded orders. Many hours later, Ares felt tired, cold, and dizzy. Due to the amout of feelings Ares felt, he fell unconscious on the floor. This brought about the attention of many others abourd the bridge and sought medical help. For the next hour Ares was watched carefully by a docter, (the docter is unknown) soon the doctor recomended that he lay in his private quarters for a while. While all this attention accured, Ares was talking to a Force Vision of his older self. The Ares as an older man told, young Nighracer that he was a fool and that he would let the galaxy be destroyed if he turned to the Dark Side. Young Nighracer then said that he did not want any more nightmares. The older Ares then said that he has nightmares so that he would be reminded that he has a galaxy to save. Soon the Force Vision went away and he awoke only to be angered and destroy everything in his path.

Awaken
""General Nighracer what are you doing?! No! General please! No! Ahhh!""

- Commander Zaetin Zots last words before dying to Ares Nighracer

Now fallen to the Dark Side, Ares awoke angered with hatred. He sought to not have another nightmare, or vision of his future. After waking up, Ares felt an urge to destroy anything in his path. He killed clone troopers along with technicians on the cruiser. He destroyed vital equipment that belonged to the Republic along with all the cruisers in the hangar so that no one could escape. Ares then entered the Jedi State using his skills to start a huge blazing fire in the lower decks of the cruiser. Due to this act, Commander Zaetin Zots commanded clones to attack General Nighracer. Once this happened Ares used the Force destroy anything, including lifeforms, to get to the bridge. Once no one was left to fight him Ares entered the bridge of the ship to kill the last of the on board troopers. After all was dead but Zots and Ares, the now fallen Jedi let him stay alive long enough to beg for mercy. Though not amused by Zots' words Ares killed him and took the cruiser to the Son' Dari system to see his wife.

Teleporting from Son' Dari
Now a fallen Jedi Master, Ares Nighracer took control of an unknown attack cruiser and fled to Son' Dari to see his wife. As he neared the planet he started to go mentally crazy from the great change of power he experienced. He felt much more stronger but not as wiser as he used to be. Soon he was at the planet and crash landed the attack cruiser into a large forest not so far away from the city that Savannah was located at. After he fled from the attack cruiser, he went in search for his wife. The farther he travled to the city, the more and more mad he went. Soon he was so mad and powerful he experienced for the first time the ability to teleport from one place to another. Though not teleporting to where he thought he would, Ares found himself at a Sith Temple on Umbara, now unconscious.

The Sith Temple
""Where am I?" "Some how you teleported to my temple. Though I sense the Dark Side in you. You are to stay here until you have regained your strength .""

- Ares Nighracer and Lord Hondo

Soon after he landed on Son' Dari, Ares teleported and awoke in a Sith Temple on Umbara. Wondering why he was here, Ares asked himself where he was. Then he got a reply from a person from nearby. His name was Lord Hondo. He stated that somehow Ares teleported to his temple then fell asleep. He said that he would stay here until he was fully healthy. Because of the state that Ares was in, he did not dare fight the Sith Lord. Ares soon got to his feet to walk around. Hondo did not stop him. The fallen Jedi then looked around the temple, limping each step he took. Hondo then told him he need his rest and took Ares to a small bed in his personal quarters.

The Week of Pain
""I know you were a Jedi, Ares and I know they now think you are dead due to the explosion of the attack cruiser-"

"How do you know this?"

"I know everything but what I dont know is why you turned to the Dark Side."

"I...I have nightmares.""

- Lord Hondo and Ares Nighracer

After coming to the Sith Temple by accidently teleporting there, Ares was to relax in a bed to heal from the illness he had. He, for a whole week sat in bed and had visions of himself in the burning city. Many times he would see himself perish to his death then finally he would awake from such dreams. Soon after his illness was over, Ares sat on the edge of his bed fully healed from his sickness. The Sith Lord, Hondo, found that the fallen Jedi was awake and asked Ares why he turned to the Dark Side, knowing that he was no longer a Jedi and that the order thinks he was dead. Ares then said that he had nightmares and that he wishes not to have them anymore, (he truly turned to the Dark Side when the Nightsister cursed him, though he did not remember). Hondo could sense the Dark Side in Ares and asked the fallen Jedi if he would become Hondo's apprentice.

Coronation of Tortuous
""From now on, Ares, you will be known as Darth Tortuous, for you have twisted the minds of the Jedi and made them believe something that is not true."

"Thank you my Master.""

- Lord Hondo and the newly coronated, Darth Tortuous

Soon after Ares accepted Hondo's invitation to be his Sith Apprentice, Hondo made a coronation for Ares now turning him into the Sith Lord, Darth Tortuous. As Hondo corunated Ares, the new Sith Lord felt his power of the Dark Side rise greatly. Ares now wore his crowned mask, boots, and gloves along with the new double bladed lightsaber he constructed. The birth of Torutuous finally came to pass.

The Sith Rule of Two
""You must realize, Lord Tortuous that there is only two Sith Lords. A master and an apprentice. The others are only pretenders. They are our minions."

"If we were to share our power with the Sith Pretenders the it would lead to our demise."

"You have learned well my Apprentice."

- Lord Hondo and Darth Tortuous on the idea of the Sith Rule of Two

Learning the Sith Rules
As the Clone Wars progressed, Hondo cotinued teaching Tortuous the ways of the Dark Side. Soon after Ares' coronation into a Sith Lord, Hondo taught him the Sith Rule of Two. He said that there was three rules, (the Rule of All-where all the Sith are allowed to control the Dark Side, the Rule of Two- where there is only two Sith Lords in which the others are pretenders and have the rank of minions and acolytes and assasins, and the Rule of One-where there is only one True Sith and the others serve that the One Sith are lords and acolytes and minions including assasins and spies) After explaining to him the three Sith Rules, Hondo asked Tortuous which rule does he wish is right. Ares then answered that he wished to obey the Rule of Two. Ares, not knowing that he chose the right answer, waited for Hondo to state if he was right. Hondo then smiled grimly but satisfied by Ares' answer. he then said that Tortuous would be a great Sith Lord.

The Sith Pretenders
"Lord Hondo: "You Sith Pretenders. You are our Minions! If you are not with us then you are traitors."

Sith pretender: "You are selfish Sith Lords. We follow the Rule of All. You are infact the Sith Pretender."

Hondo: "Lord Tortuous."

Tortuous: "Yes Master?"

Hondo: "Kill them.""

- Lord Hondo, a Sith Pretender and Darth Tortuous in the Sith Temple

Soon after Ares' training of the Dark Side, a raid began in the Sith Temple when a group of Sith Preteders chose to betray Lord Hondo. The Sith Master then said they were his minions and that if they were against him and his apprentice then they were traitors.Then one of the traitors said that Ares and his master were the true pretenders and that they were selfish Sith. Lord Hondo then asked Ares to kill all of the traitors and his reply was "Yes Master".

Duel in the Temple
Soon Ares ignited his double bladed lightsaber and posed a great threat to the Sith traitors. Yet, they were willing to fight Tortuous and ignited their lightsabers in return. Ares surprised by the numbers of Sith Pretenders he challenged, admitted in his mind that he had never fought this many Force wielders at once. Ares first started the duel my using tthe ability of Force Lightning, causing many traitors to scream i pain. Then oe by one he would strike them down while they were stunned by the powerful wave of lighting. Then finally there was only four traitors left. He then fought them by using the Force to telekinetically push three of them to a hard brick wall. He then fought off each one until there was only one. The traitor, now enraged, used all his Force powers to push Ares back putting him offguard. While this happened, the last preteder ignited his lightsaber to strike him. Ares then used this time to choke his opponent into a tight grasp and killed him.

Duel with Atton and Andrew
""I have more power then anyone alive!"

"Ares! You fool! You can't have the Jedi State if your Sith!"

"Yes that is true but I am no longer Ares. I am Darth Tortuous""

- Ares and Andrew

Prelude
""Go now, Lord Tortuous, prove to them and me that you are a true Sith Lord."

"Yes my Master.""

- Lord Hondo and Darth Tortuous

Soon after the skirmish in the Sith Temple, Hondo recieved word that Darth Tortuous' old Jedi Master, Atton Gonkstation along with Andrew Phasebomber was sent to Umbara to once again support the clones in the battle. After getting such imformation, Hondo told Tortuous that his old Jedi Master and best friend was on the planet. Hondo then told Ares that if he was a true Sith Lord he would defeat them. Ares then replied that he would do as his master asked. Soon he was in the same presence of Atton Gonkstation and Andrew Phasebomber, only to stun his opponents into clear surprise.

A Sith Revealed
""Ares? Is that you? You....Survived."

"Ares, everyone thinks your dead. Why did you not returned to the Jedi Temple?"

"You would not understand. But all in all, I'm a Sith now and I am here to kill both of you.""

- Atton, Andrew and Tortuous on Umbara

After Ares approached them, Atton asked Ares if that was really him behind the Sith mask. Then Andrew cut in before Tortuous could speak and asked him why he did not return to the Jedi Temple because every Jedi there thought he was dead. Ares then stated that the two would not understand. Then said quote: "But all in all, I'm a Sith now and I am here to kill both of you." Andrew and Atton, both once again stunned. Atton said that who ever did this to him, corrupted Ares. Andrew also stated that Ares must of had gone mad. Tortuous still insisted to fight them and ignited his lightsaber only to be followed by the Jedi igniting theirs.

The Duel
""I hope you could be much better and more challenging, I expect a real fight."

"Ares you fool! Your a Sith. You can not have the Jedi State if your Sith.""

- Darth Tortuous and Andrew Phasebomber Soon, Ares engaged Atton and Andrew into a furious lightsaber duel. The trio fought through many blast doors connecting the Outside Hangar to the Umbaran Republic Outpost. Ares then gained ground on both of his opponents when he used the Force to freeze Andrew in place stunning him for many seconds. While Andrew was only currently out of the fight, Ares engaged his old master to the second Hangar. Atton manged to kick Ares square in the gut making Tortuous lose air for a few seconds. Though Ares once again managed to move quickly, dodging Atton Gonkstation's fininshing attack. After noticing that Atton was very willing to kill Ares now, Tortuous was clever enough to throw his double bladed lightsaber at Atton. As this happened, this caught Atton offguard and he was then Force pushed into a small starfighter, making him unconscious. Ares then moved to the lower levels of the outpost where he left Andrew in the small bunker. While Ares neared the elevator, elevator doors opened revealing Andrew with his lightsaber ready. Ares then moved in to fight Andrew but Phasebomber had the ground this time performing the same move Tortuous did to Andrew making him stunned for so long. As Darth Tortuous was stunned in place he meditated of the Dark Side. he then thought of his old padawan, Tao Shandae, wondering if she had a new master or if she became a Jedi Knight. Once again, like he all ways did, he thought about his wife. He missed being with her and that the fact she thinks he was dead angered him into full hatred of the Jedi. Finally Ares broke free of the Force freeze and waited for the return of Atton and Andrew. Once they returned, Tortuous was sure he was ready but then Atton and Andrew both used the Force at the same time to push Ares off a ledge and made him fall several feet below. Ares tried his hardest to ease the fall but nothing had worked, then finally as he was only feet from the ground, Ares had the ability to use the Jedi State to control his air power only once. Afterward, Ares found an elevator that could take him back up to the original level he was on. As the doors opened he saw many clones attacking at him. He choked them and moved forward. He then fought through clones to the level his opponets were at. Ares then realized that surpirse was on the Jedi's side whe they attacked him. Ares managed to jump from the lightsaber attack. Atton and Andrew both then gained the ground apon Ares when they striked at him fiercly. Soon Ares was once again nearing the edge of the upper levels and jumped out of the way only to be once again intercepted by Atton. Atton then told Andrew that if they used the Force together that they would be able to make Tortuous unconcsious long enough to send him back to the Jedi Temple. They tried this but Ares tried to fight the powerful surge of the Force and failed. He was then unconscious for the next five hours.

Fate of Ares
Soon after Ares was defeated in a duel with his old master and best friend, Ares was then sent back to the Jedi Temple unconsciously. As he was unaware of the galaxy around him, Atton and Andrew made their report to the Jedi High Council. The council was surprised to know that Ares was turned to the Dark Side but they knew that his change in sides was not intentionally. The council then said that they would erase completely everything that involved his dark nature from Ares' mind. After this though, the Jedi made a mistake and then erased everything from his mind.

Memory Erased
""Do I know you?"

"I believe you do, Ares. I am Andrew Phasebomber. You lost your memory. Now I am going to get it back.""

- Ares Nighracer and Andrew Phasebomber

Soon after the mistake of erasing everything from Ares' mind, Atton chose to use his abilities to give him back the lost memory. Though he would not remember it so easily and so while, many others were sent to planets to fight in the Clone Wars, Andrew was oblected to be Ares' Jedi Master until he regained his full memory including his memory of being a Sith.

Ares and the Forgotten Best Friend
Almost days after the memory wiped from the Jedi's mind, Ares awoke from his deep sleep only to see the sight of Andrew. He then asked the strange man if he knew him. Andrew said yes and that the reason why he forgot was beause he lost his memory. He then told Ares that he would help him get it back. Slowly but surely Ares regained his memory and was starting to remember important people in his life.

Regaining Memory
Soon ony after a week of pracice, Ares was able to remember everything, including the fact that he was once a Sith Lord. Though he put all that behind him and thought about one person and one person only: Atris, his wife.

Reunited with Savannah
""I am sorry I left you lonely for so very long, my love but I assure you, I will never do anything to hurt you again."

"Your alive!""

- Ares and Princess Atris Silverrook

Returning Home
Before Ares did anything to support the Republic in the Clone Wars, he first went to Son' Dari to see his wife. After coming home, he greeted Savannah by saying sorry for leaving her loely for so very long. Surprised and crying in joy, Savannah yelled out "Your alive!" and fell to the tight grasp of Ares when they hugged. Ares then managed to stay there for a week until he was to go Drongar.

Healing on Drongar
""You were sent here for because you are a healer. General Nighracer I do hope you dont plan to leave?""

- Commander Satieez



As the Clone Wars neared an end, Ares was objected to go to the planet Drongar; to support Bariss Offee in her healing mission on the planet. Drongar was home to a very valuable and useable plant, bota, which was a miracle cure for almost anything (including the rarest of species). Ares and Offee, both very gifted healers were sent to assisted the medical units on the planet. Unknown to both healers, a spy was sneaking around the camps in which they were both located at. As Ares often helped heal the troopers of the Republic, Many things continued to happen on the planet. Weeks afterwards, Ares was told by Padawan Offee that she experienced something with the bota plant when she accidently injected it into her arm. He said that was she felt was the Jedi State. Soon battles for the bota plant became even more fierce, to the brink of attacking the medical base. Ares was then left with the choice of helping the clones fight against the Separatist or he could continue to heal more patients. Ares chose to aid the troopers and sent the CIS to retreat.

Battle of Bassadro
""The Battle of Bassadro was a near loss. If it was not for General Nighracer with that wicked power of his, I dont think we would stand a chance."

"I have seen alot of stuff since the the First Battle of Geonosis but never have I seen someone do what Ares did.""

- Commander Vendoar and Admiral Cott

Soon after he was debriefed from Drongar, Ares' next objective was to lead the Republic to victory on the planet of Bassadro.

Bassadro Invasion
""General Nighracer, what a surprise. Months ago you were the better man, but now compared to the numbers of my Separatist battle droids, you are not even a challenge!""

- General Grievous

Once at Bassadro, Ares led his fleet into battle and engaged the Separatist in space. As he was in his personal quarters he recieved a message somehow from his comlink. Though the message was from Grievous. After hearing what the CIS general said he washed up and left to aid the clones in battle. Soon after, Ares defeated the General and once again, a battle was won for the Republic.

Battle for Alfras
As the Clone Wars neared an end, the Separatist launched an invasion on the cityworld of Alfras. The general leading the opperration was Kahhhmor Tonsin. He and many Separatist leaders decided that they would take control of Alfras and its system, the Alfrak system, and turn the planet into a world of war. Soon after the CIS made an attack on Alfras, the Republic recieved news of this and sent a whole leigion of troopers to Alfras. Along with the soldiers came Ares leading the battle.

Hell Breaks Loose
""Report."

"Admiral Coyyyt's fleet has been destroyed and it has been reported he is dead.""

- Ares Nighracer and Commander Zen

As the Republic neared the planet, Ares and another Jedi General took two starfighters and fled from the ''First Flight. ''As they fought through the space battle, the other Jedi Generals fighter was destroyed and Ares fought by himself. As   he fought, Ares thought he felt a presence following him, he looked out of the windows of his cockpit and he saw no one following him. He continued to fight on, using his great piloting abilities to press through the Separatist invasion at Alfras. Soon he fled to the sky and landed at a nearby tower to recieve reinforcements. Nearly three hours later Ares defeated General Kahhhmor Tonsin.

Learning a Secret
""What if I told you that the Senate was full of corruption and that a Sith Lord was the leader of your Republic, then would you let me live?""

- Kahhhmor Tonsin just seconds before he escaped

Soon after Ares defeated Tonsin, Kahhhmor went through a stage of panic and used his deepest secret to escape. After Tonsin escaped Ares was angered by his trick and the fact that Tonsin killed millions of lives. Ares soon went into the Jedi State and tried to capture him though he was too late and Tonsin managed to escape after he found and stole a fighter at the Alfrasian space port.

Returning Home
""Im tired of living a lie. I dont care if the Order knows im married." "Ares dont say stuff like that. You know as well as I do that if we tell anyone it would destroy us."

"The war is already destroying us. As the Clone Wars contnues every second more and more we are seperated.""

- Ares and Savannah upon his return

Soon after Ares failed to capture Kahhhmor Tonsin, he returned to Son' Dari to see his wife. Both were happy to see each other and both were smiling and crying in joy. Ares held Savannah in a hug for nealy an hour. They kissed then sat in their living room to talk. Ares said that he was tired of living a lie and stated "I dont care if the Order knows im married." Savannah then told him to not say stuff like that and that if anyone was to know that he and her was married it would destroy them.

Premonitions
""Something is happening my love. The Galactic Senate is corrupt. Im going to Coruscant to start an investigation. I wont be long.""

- Ares before he leaves to investigate the corruption of the Senate

Nearly two days after he returned to be with his wife, Ares was asleep in their private bedroom quarters. As he slept he had a vision of an evil Chancellor Palpatine killing Jedi in his office. He then saw clones attacking the Jedi Temple. Soon he heard a voice, one much like Yoda's telling Ares to follow his vision. Ares then spoke in his sleep saying he would follow his vision to the ends of the galaxy if he had to. The next day nearing dawn on Son' Dari, Ares told his wife that he had to go back to Coruscant to do an investigation on the Senate.

Meditating with Yoda
""Visions. Visions you have? Hmm...Master Nighracer the first time this discussion is not."

"I know Master Yoda but you must sense as well as I do that something is out of place. I know that something that we do not know of is happening in the Senate."

"Clouded is our visions Master Nighracer. Careful you must be when the future you see. The dark side clouds everything. Hmm....Follow this vision you must."

"To the ends of the galaxy, Master Yoda.""

- Yoda and Ares both in the meditation chambers

As Ares was meditating with Yoda, they both had a discussion in the Meditaion Chambers. Ares told him he had visions of a corrupted Senate. Yoda then asked him if he trully had visions or if they were illusions in his mind. Ares said no. Soon the conversation lead to Yoda explaining to him that the Dark Side often clouded visions. Ares understood. Yoda then told Ares to continue with his investigation and follow his visions.

Investigating Senator Goren
""Your feelings are twisted Senator Goren. There is something you know that most senators dont."

"M-Master J-Jedi, I dont believe th-"

"You will tell me the name of the one responsible for starting the war. You will tell me now!""

- Ares interogating Senator Goren

Ares quickly started his investigation and paced his way to the Senate building to interogate some of the senators. He knew quickly that many senators were against the war and chose not to question them. He knew that one senator who represented his people were much unlike them. He soon interogated Alfrasian Senator Goren of the Alfras system. After about an hour of asking the Senator questions Ares then got to the point of there conversation and he asked Goren if he had any influence of the Clone Wars. Goren did not answer so Ares used the Force to break Goren's thought shield and read his thoughts. He sensed only that the Senator knew something most didn't. Goren stuttered, now offguard. Ares then forced Goren to speak by threatening to stab him with his lightsaber. Soon Goren spoke and Ares fled for Separatist space.

Separatist Space
""What do you want from me?"

"I want you to tell me what you know about Chancellor Palpatine. Tell me now Tonsin!"

"Alright, alright I just need to get back to Corellia with my family."

"You tell me what I need to know and your trip to Corellia is yours."

"Have you ever heard of a man called Darth Sidious? He is the chancellor. Palpatine is the Sith Lord you have looked for for nearly a year now.""

- Kahhhmor Tonsin and Ares Nighracer

After Goren told Ares that Tonsin was the one who knew everything about the war, Ares traveled to Separatist space not so far from the Alfrak sector. Once he landed is fighter at an unknow planet, Ares found Kahhhmor Tonsin trying to steal a ship from a space port. Luckily for Ares, he was able to stop Tonsin just before he headed to Corellia. Soon he took Tonsin to a nearby walk way. Once there, he brutaly fought the man until he was willing to speak. Tonsin then said he just wanted to go back home to his family on Corellia. Ares made the exception and told him if told Ares what he needed he would let him have a free trip to Corellia. Tonsin agreed and told Ares who was responsible for the corruption of the Senate.

Fall of the Jedi Order
""Masters of the Jedi Council, a plot has been made to destroy the Order by Supreme Chancellor Palpatine! Members of the council I warn you to prepare for battle. Your clone troopers are traitors and they will shoot to kill. To all Jedi that are still at the temple prepare for the real fight because it is to come!"

"This was a distress signal from Ares Nighracer that was recieved from are clone troopers hours after the battle in the temple."

"So your saying that the Jedi never recieved this message before the Empire attacked there ttemple, Admiral Tarkin?""

- Admiral Tarkin and Commander Koren on Ares Nighracer's distress signal

Soon after Ares dropped Tonsin off at the Corellia space port, Ares quickly sent a distress message to the members of the Jedi Council that was still at the temple (though this message would not be intercepted until 2 BBY). Ares soon returned to the temple on Coruscant. Once there he warned Atton Gonkstation and Andrew Phasebomber about the upcoming plot. Both were astonished but sad. Andrew gave Ares his reverse lightsaber and Atton gave him his old Jedi hood. Atton soon walked away to find his padawan. Ares never saw his old master again. In only a matter of an hour, clone troopers attacked the temple but Andrew and Ares was ready to attack them. They used the Force to hang themselves upside down on the first floor roof where all the clones entered the temple. There they waited until the last of the lines were attacking Jedi in the main hall. After they jumped off, Ares ignited his two lightsabers and striked down many clone troopers. While this happened Andrew gathered as many Jedi together as he can so that they could make a squad. Around an hour after fighting the traitors, all of the squad that Andrew made was destroyed except for Andrew himself and Ares. Nearly two hours later Ares watched his friend die to Clone Commander Zen. This angered Ares and he went into the Jedi State. Soon he found Zen and killed him. He was so angered that he was not able to control himself and so he accidently killed some Jedi with his power. As more clones died so did Jedi and soon it was only Ares left to fight then came Anakin Skywalker.

Duel with Anakin Skywalker
As soon as the two ignited lightsabers they fought to near death. Ares, still in the Jedi State unleashed many attcks but then Anaki used the dark side of the Force to make him come out of the Jedi State. Anakin soon defeated him with the help of many clone troopers but Ares still survived.

Mandalorian Invasion
""Kill the traitors!"

- Talkos Nighracer as he leads many mandalorians to invade the temple

Very soon after Ares survived defeat by clone troopers and the newly born Sith Lord, Darth Vader, a large explosion occured in the temple and was raided by Mandalorians. Ares was unsure if they were helping him or against him. But soon Talkos Nighracer, which Ares had no idea he had a brother, yelled out to the others to kill the traitors. Many others were in aid of Ares. Some of which was, Thorun Ordo, Rage Ordo, Atlas Nighracer, and many others. Very soon after the Mandalorians raided the temple, clones started to shoot at them. This brought hope to Ares and he soon charged to attack Anakin again. As the clones and Mandalorians fought each other violently, Ares and Anakin fought even harder to gain power. Both paried and attacked. Soon both were tired and some how managed to split up from the duel.

Defeat
""Ares! It is time to go! There is nothing left to save."

"I cant leave! I have an Order to save!"

"You wont have a Jedi Order to save if you dont come with us!""

- Ares and Talkos Nighracer

Very soon after the duel, Ares helped the Mandalorians defeat the clones. After nearly five hours of brutal conflict the Mandalorins were nearly wiped out all that was left was all of the Nighracer clan and some others from Clan Ordo. Then one man who Ares did not know yelled out for him by name. He was surprised to know that one of the Mandalorians knew him. The man then said it was time to go. Ares quoted that he would have to stay and fight for what was left of the Order. Then the man told him he would not have an order to save if he did not leave with them. Ares took this to consideration and went with them.

Meeting Clan Nighracer
""Ares I helped you because you are a member in my clan. I am Talkos Nighracer, your brother.""

- Talkos confronting Ares about his family

Escaping Coruscant
As soon as Ares and the Mandalorians took a transport to escape Coruscant, Talkos, the unknown brother of Ares, finally told him he had a family. Ares was shocked to hear this for he had no idea he had a family not even a brother. Ares took this to consideration and meditated for long hours to seek the truth about his family.As he meditated he found that he had a huge family. He had two brothers, Talkos he finally knew was one and his other brother was Atlas. He searched his feelings and found that he actually had a father and his name was Wilks. He contiued to search his feelings more and saw that he had an aunt who was the sister of Wilks whos name was Lisa. He finally knew he had a family and he knew for the first time he was a Mandalorian.

Leaving Son' Dari
""I heard about the attacks at the temple. Are you alright?"

"We need to leave they are making a plot to kill me.""

- Savannah and Ares

As Ares escaped from Coruscant with Atlas and Talkos, he told his clan he needed to get his wife from Son' Dari. The two agreed because the planet was not so far from the system they were going to. Once at Son' Dari Ares was greeted by a very worried wife. Savannah asked him if he was alright and Ares imediately said they needed to leave because the Empire was plotting to kill him. Very soon they fled to Kashyyyk where his ill father waited.

Meeting Wilks Nighracer
""Ares? Oh how you have grown so tall.""

- Wilks Nighracer

Once at there villiage on Kashyyyk, Ares, Savannah, and Talkos who led the couple to hus father, quickly entered the house where Ares' very ill father layed in bed. Wilks, who was in his bed nearly sleeping to his death saw his son Ares. He was filled with joy and stated his life was now completed with him by his side. He complemented Ares on how tall and handsome he looked and Ares smiled grimly for he knew what was to come for his father.

Death of Wilks Nighracer
Nearly two hours later, Wilks said his good byes to his clan. Each cried as they watched him die. Wilks then gave off his will for Talkos was to now lead the clan. Atlas was now in possesion of everything Wilks once owned and Ares was to take his hut for his own while he stays here. Then slowly Ares watched his ill father close is eyes and sleep to his death.

Learning to Fight with Honor
After one month of hiding in solitude with his wife and family, Ares finally excepted the truth about who he was and let Talkos teach him the ways of the Mandalorians. As he learned from Talkos he started to increase in strength and wisdom. As his abilities progressed greatly, so did his knowledge of the Mandalorian culture. Soon Ares created his own unique Mandalorian armor. Time quickly progressed and as this happened Ares was allowed to travel to Coruscant frequently disguised in his armor and to help his clan survive, Atlas, Talkos, and himself would collect bounties and retrieve credits from the Empire for sending them in. Though he had to do this so he can support his wife, Ares hated the thought of working for the Empire.

The Nightmares Return
As time progressed Ares learned to work for the Empire as a disguise even though he knew they were after him. While this happened Ares soon had premonitions.

Cave of Darkness
While the Empire gained control, Ares would often explore the forest of Kashyyyk to sooth his mind. One day while he explored he came across a cave. Once inside Ares had a premonition of himself fighting Imperial Stormtroopers in the ruins of the Jedi Temple. He continued to then watch himself fight with both his reverse lightsaber and his old friends reverse lightsaber. Ares then noticed he was in the ancient Jedi vaults and he realized that the vision he saw was of him capturing a holocron. Ares soon left the cave and prepared to go to Coruscant.

Dark Night
""This is the beginning of the end for you Ares! You have finally come to realize that you are near the end of your very young life."

"Why? Why do you haunt me?"

"Oh no, Ares, Im not haunting you. Im warning you of what is to come.""

- The Shadow and Ares Nighracer

Hours after packing his things to prepare to go to Coruscant, Ares chose to stay one more night with Savannah. As the time passed they both sat on there bed and talked a little. Ares admited that he was sorry for not spending so much time with his wife and Savannah listened to Ares talk as she massaged his sholders. Very soon there cabin door was locked and the lights were shut off.

Hours after the two slept together, Ares had nightmares of the Shadow. He remembered being in a city completely on fire. A heard the clashing of lightsabers and the the loud explosions of the Jedi State fighting itself. As he dreamed he imagined feeling the heat of fire brush against him as it raced past his dream self. Beyond the blazing fire, Ares noticed a duel rage on. The sound of lightsaber dueling fueled him ready for battle. He then noticed the horrific part of it all. Not only did he see himself but he saw his opponent using the very thing Ares relyed on. His opponent was using the Jedi State. The vision switched to a dark figure. It switched to The Shadow.

Very soon Ares' dream self stood like a cowarldy suitor compared to the massive size of The Shadow. He looked toward the face of his nightmare and tryed to look for something other then the deep blackness of his appearance. Perhaps a detailed humanoid face. Ares did not speak nor was he patient. He slowly ignited both of his sabers. The Shadow replied saying now was not the time. Ares refused and charged for him. The Shadow quickly teleported to another position only to be intercepted by another attack from Ares. Yet The Shadow teleported again this time only bare inches from Ares. The Shadow then told him Ares was nearing his end anbd that he was to prepare.

Return to Coruscant
""Do you need our help brother?"

"No I'm afraid not Atlas. This will be a problem I will have to solve on my own."

"I have heard of your tales during the Clone Wars Ares. Your visions often lead you into traps."

"What makes you think I will be tricked this time? I have a family and a wife to return to. I promise to return untricked and untrapped.""

- Atlas and Ares Nighracer before he leaves to Coruscant

The next morning Ares loaded his things on to his light cruiser and said good bye to his family. He equiped himself his lightsaber and his Mandalorian armor for a disguise and about an hour later he dyed his hair blond. Once near the ship, Atlas approached him asking him if he wanted Atlkas to go with him. Ares said no for this was a mission he had to go on himself.

As the ship launched into space Ares thought he heard a voice call for him though he knew it was nothing. As the time passed, Ares listened to the HoloNet news and learned that the emperor had a new apprentice knowns as Darth Vader. Soon he learned more about the old Republic's switch to a new Empire, he learned of the Empire's elite Stormtroopers defeating the Jedi on Naboo and their victory over the Kaminoans plus the victory over the reformed droid army. He continued to listen to the HoloNet but as this happened Ares continued to hear voices.

A Warning for the Future
""Atton? Andrew?"

"Yes Ares it is us."

"Masters I had failed to save you and I am so sorry."

"Don't worry about us now. We came to warn you that going to the Jedi Temple you are one step closer to your end."

"So you already know im going to die?""

- Ares Nighracer, Atton Gonkstation and Andrew Phasebomber

While on his way to Coruscant Ares heard the voices again but this time he turned to see the two force ghost of Atton and Andrew. Ares, upon seeing there figure, was at a near fainting stance but managed to stay awake. He wondered if they were really there so he called there names waiting for a reply. Soon they answered and he listened to them. Ares then asked them if they already knew he was going to die and both Andrew and Atton stated in a harmonic rythem yes.

Racing Past Imperials
""Before Han Solo the last person on Imperial record to get past the Imperial Coruscant cruisers was Ares Nighracer"

"How did he get past the Imperials?"

"Ahh yes I remember Ares. He was a Jedi. What else did you expect?""

- Imperial Admiral Kahhhmor Tonsin and Commander Zoendar on Ares Nighracer's Imperial record

Shortly after his encounter with the Force ghost of Atton and Andrew, Ares made his way to Coruscant. Very soon he was shocked to see the large amount of Imperial security that orbited Coruscant. Yet he knew as well as his closest peers knew that he had to get the holocron of Andue Remala. He continued to press on allowing all second thoughts to slip is mind. Nearing a very close Imperial Coruscant cruiser, Ares attacked the ship while its primary shield of the bridge was down. This sent the Star Destroyer crashing toward the city world below. Taking notice of this attack, newly promoted Imperial General Kahhhmor Tonsin researched and found out that Ares Nighracer was the one leading the assult. Once this was realized, Tonsin commanded all Imperial cruisers to set shields at full.

One by one the Imperial Coruscant cruisers fell as he raced closer to his primary location. Each cruiser sent many to attack him but he then set the fighter on stealth. Knowing that his stealth system would not work for long due to the large amount of energy it drained, Ares spent most of his stealth time on racing toward the Jedi Temple.

Very soon he was in the atmosphere of Coruscant and a Jedi Temple was in near sight for Ares. The captains of the cruisers did not know Ares woul;d make it so far into the Imperial boundries that they did not set there shields at all. Due to this, Ares knocked down three cruisers. Only kilometers away from the Jedi Temple Ares launched out of his star fighter allowing it to crash into the temple and making a huge explosion. After ths explosion Ares allowed himself to float down toward the temple's now large and flaming gap.

Invading a Temple
""Sir a Jedi has attacked the Jedi Temple."

"Does this Jedi have a name?"

"Intell only knows him as Ares."

"Ares Nighracer. Set a trap for him. I will kill him myself.""

- Kahhhmor Tonsin and Emperor Palpatine

After Ares slowly fell to the large gap in the Jedi Temple he caught the Imperial 501st off guard and striked them down. Due to this Kahhhmor Tonsin quickly sent an emergency signal to Emperor Palpatine then he requested Tonsin to go to his office. As this happened Ares continued to attack the temple. As Palpatine talked to Tonsin Ares used the Force to crush the very body of solders from the 501st. Hours passed but Ares still survived and he had no need for the Jedi State. While he fought the 501st circled him and cornered him. Suddenly lost in what to do Ares meditated for a while. The idea then came to mind and Ares used all the ability of the Force he had to incinerate the Imperial solders completely.

As time passed Ares was trapped.

Jedi Trap
""Ares Nighracer."

"Palpatine."

"Ares I know who you are and what you are. Yet I don't how you use it. This is why I am keeping you alive.""

- Palpatine and Ares

After the 501st trapped Ares the solders took his sabers and made him stand in place. While this happened Ares tried to reach through the Force to attack them but he found nothing. Soon Ares was in the presence of Emperor Palpatine. They both greeted then Palpatine admited he was going to keep him alive only so he himself can learn the Jedi State. Because of Palpatines statement it angered Ares into regaining his power and retrieving his lightsabers back.

Duel with Palpatine
""You are responsible for billions of lives! Now I will be responsible for taking your life!"

"Jedi fool! If only you known the power of the dark side!"

"If only you known the power of the Jedi State!""

- Ares Nighracer and Palpatine

Soon after Ares ignited his lightsabers Palpatine ignited his and both charged in to a violent duel. The two duelers striked at each other constantly each showing there skill with a lightsaber. The two then fought to the outside of the vault. Ares was angered to see that he was trapped and unleashed a constant series of attacks. Palpatine managed to keep his side of the duel alive by shooting Force lighning at Ares. Ares parried this attack and moved in to get a closer attack. Ares with his mixed forms of Ataru and his brutal barrage of Djen So attacks greatly matched Palpatine,s own saber stlye strike by strike. Hatred filled Ares once more but it quickly went away when he remembered what he was here for. The duel quickly ended when Ares used a deadly Force push sending Palpatine flying to a wall. After this Ares quickly sprinted back into the vault to capture the holocron of Andue Remala.

A Glimpse into a Deadly Future
""Master Andue I must know what is to happen to me. Even as a holocron I now sense that you are lying about my fate. Why wont you tell me?"

"Young Jedi if you must know you are going to experience pain. You are going to experience death and a very horrifying death it will be."

"Master Andue is it the Jedi State I will die by?"

"Yes.""

- Ares NIghracer and the holocron of Andue Remala

A week passed after escaping from Palpatine. Ares now in possession of a priceless holocron, was afraid to open it. Fear washed over him along with a deadly truth he was afraid to know. For a whole week he was scared to know of his true future. Though soon confindence defeated the fear inside of him and Ares then opened the holocron.

A New Threat
""I was told long ago by a simulacrum that Every one who had the power I had died by it during the time of a great duel. Do you know who my most threatening opponent will be?"

"You know too much about your fate but if you must know it will be one who has returned from death. Your opponent is Hendo Symar. You see him in your dreams.""

- Ares Nighracer and the gate keeper of the holocron

As Ares opened the holocron his eyes quickly switched to see the figure of Andue Remala. Ares and the holocron spoke for a long time then he soon got to the point and asked her who his opponent would be during his ultimate duel. Andue replied and said it would be Hendo Symar who was also known as The Shadow in Ares' dreams.

Battle of Kashyyyk
""Ares they invaded our village what do we do?"

"Who invaded the village?"

"The Empire! They are after you!""

- Ares and his aunt Lisa Nighracer

As Ares and Andue's holocron had a conversation the Emperor made a daring attack and sent Darth Vader along with almost a whole battalion of soldiers to Kashyyyk to capture Ares. Not knowing Palpatine's plan until the invasion began Ares gathered as many Mandalorians as he could from his clan to defend the village. After this Ares set up first and second wave defenses to keep the Imperial Army occupied. Soon the battle began and war began on Kashyyyk.

Now losing hope and a destroyed village, Ares was running out of time. He only had one more plan left and that was to retreat. Then finally with out anyones call for help a large group of Wookiees attacked the Empire. Due to this, Ares had all the members of the clan retreat to there cruiser.

A New Home
""Where we going now Talkos?"

"For now we are going back to Mandalore."

"But Mandalore is so far out of our way. It would take us a long time to get there."

"And that is why we are going to Mandalore. The Empire will suspect we would be going to nearby systems. It will take a about a month or so before they found our location again.""

- Atlas, Talkos, Lisa, and Ares Nighracer discuss the location of their new home

While traveling through space all the leading members of the clan (Talkos, Ares, Atlas and Lisa) met at the bridge of their cruiser. Once there Atlas asked Talkos where he would be taking the clan since Talkos was the new leader. He then told them they were going back to Mandalore.

Soon they were at Mandalore and found a vacant area where they set up a camp. Until the end of the Empire Clan Nighracer made there home on Mandalore.

The Final Nightmare
""The day that you learn to control the Jedi State and can not control it when your ultimate duel takes place, you will die an instant death. Take this advise, for I died this way. I was in a duel with a Jedi once and when I could not control my own power it killed me. Ironic, isn't it? Trust me. You will be in the fight of your life and if the Jedi State takes over, you will die."

"Some paths are not meant to be read. Usually the ones who has no prophecy is the ones who is of great importance in the future but comes at a high price. And all I read of your future is..."

"Death."

"Im the future of your life, Ares. I'm the reason why the Jedi State kills you. So really, in a way, I kill you."

"Ares, that does not matter. All that matters is that your end is near. And a painful end it will be."

"You have failed, Ares. Your people, your homeworld, your family...The Jedi Order, the once peaceful Republic, the galaxy, you have let all this be destroyed Ares. You failed to protect the galaxy from me. So in this way, you killed your galaxy."

"Go Ares. Go and kill yourself before I make you kill yourself."

"I dream of dying on a planet destroyed by war. I see myself fighting something I can not defeat. I have dreams of me fighting myself."

"You fool! You will let the galaxy die if you turn to the Dark Side!"

"You wont have a Jedi Order to save if you dont come with us!"

"This is the beginning of the end for you Ares! You have finally come to realize that you are near the end of your very young life."

"Oh no, Ares, Im not haunting you. Im warning you of what is to come."

"Don't worry about us now. We came to warn you that going to the Jedi Temple you are one step closer to your end."

"Young Jedi if you must know you are going to experience pain. You are going to experience death and a very horrifying death it will be."

"You know too much about your fate but if you must know it will be one who has returned from death. Your opponent is Hendo Symar. You see him in your dreams."

"After two thousand years, the Jedi will meet its doom. It was a mistake to underestimate me, Ares. It was a mistake for you to be born in this galaxy. My galaxy! Prepare to meet your end! Prepare to die!""

- A series of flash backs in Ares Nighracer's final nightmare

Flash Backs
Three years later Ares was asleep in his bed along with his wife Savannah. As he slept he had a horrifying nightmare that spanned to the early years of being a Jedi Knight. While sleeping he dreamed of constant flash backs of his fate. He started to sweat while sleeping. He stirred and rolled while in bed. Due to this, Savannah woke up and shook at Ares' sholders making him flinch and wake up screaming. Soon Savannah tried to sooth his mind and had him meditate alone for a while.

A Year of Training
""Ares what are you doing?"

"I got to train my love."

"Train for what? I don't understand."

"The holocron told me in another year I will face my greatest duel. I must be ready for him.""

- Savannah and Ares Nighracer

Where and When
""When exactly must I be ready to face Hendo, Master Andue?"

"In one year young Ares you will meet him at Mygeeto.""

- Ares Nighracer and the holocron of Master Andue

The next day Ares went to his private chambers to open his holocron. Once it opened he asked Andue to tell him the exact time he would face Hendo Symar. Andue replied and said they would meet at Mygeeto in exactly one year. Ares took this advise and started to train almost immediately.

Soon one year came and pass and Ares was ready to fight Hendo Symar. Ares along with his entire clan loaded there weapons onto the cruiser and headed their way to Mygeeto.

A Story of Pure Evil
""Aves is immortal. It is nearly impossible to defeat him. He knows how to use the Jedi State for the dark side. Ares you must realize you are not ready to face him and you never will be.""

- Andue Remala to Ares

As Ares was on his way to Mygeeto along with his wife and family, he spoke to Remala Andue one more time. Allowing Remala to speak, he listened to the holocron tell Ares the tale of Hendo Symar. Ares then learned that Hendo Symar was a very powerful Human male who had the natural ability to wield the Jedi State. He lived during the time of the Old Republic and was a Jedi for many years. As a padawan, his master was Kojur Shen but as time passed and when Hendo was a Jedi Knight he turned to the dark side due to his craving for more power. Hendo then took the name apprentice from a very wise Sith Master named Dath Vain. Soon afterwards Hendo was crowned the name Darth Aves as he was then a fully realized Sith Lord. While time passed, Hendo practiced his dark arts to use the Jedi State for the dark side. Finally after many years, he completed his task and learned how to use the Jedi State for the Dark Side. Because of the power he learned how to use, Hendo led many Sith into the Jedi Temple and began a Jedi Purge. As this happened a young and powerful Jedi was killed by him but in return the very power Hendo used to defeat the Jedi turned on him and destroyed him. As he was dead, Hendo learned the ability of reincarnation through the Force. After another year Hendo completed this power and was reborn. He then knew his destiny was to destroy the next person to wield the Jedi State and so he learned the power of immortality along with being able to appear in dreams and have the ability to teleport from place to place and waited for two thousand years.

Duel of the Fates
""I send fear into the Jedi but most importantly I send fear into you."

"I do not fear you, Hendo. I know what I must do now to prevent you from destroying the last of my culture.""

- Hendo Symar and Ares Nighracer confront each other on Mygeeto."

Prelude
Once at Mygeeto Ares led his clan into the world. Though the Empire striked again and Imperial Stormtroopers started attacking them. Yet. this time Talkos and his clan was ready and engaged in battle with the Empire.

Ares who had nothing to do with the battle his clan was in, let his powers guide him to Hendo. He travled long lengths for a long period of time. Finally he confronted Hendo or better knows as Darth Aves for the first time.

Once Ares neared Aves' position Hendo noticed hims almost immediately. Hedno then replied that the time has finally come to pass. He then asked the Jedi if he knew who he was. Ares answered yes and went on to explain how Aves was in his nightmares. Then Ares then got to the point and explained what he would have to do for he knew now that Aves was trying to destroy the very last of the Jedi including their culture. Aves laughed loudly then his eyes flared in anger. He replied to Ares asking him if he knew how long he waited to destroy the last of the Jedi. Ares did not answer and allowed Aves to continue. Aves told Ares his point of view of his own life. After this Ares sarcastically relpied,"Either way, the Force has lead me to this moment of timea and I refuse to let the Force win in your favor."

Aves turned away to look into the sky of Mygeeto. He ignited his lightsaber and Ares ignited his. Aves following his instincts leaped backward and flipped forward to move into a deadly dueling position.

The Duel
""After two thousand years, the Jedi will meet its doom. It was a mistake to underestimate me, Ares. It was a mistake for you to be born in this galaxy. My galaxy! Prepare to meet your end! Prepare to die!""

- Hendo Symar as he duels Ares Nighracer

Using the jump to advance into a deadly duel for a vicious overhand, Hendo unleashed a flurry of attacks and nearly instantly gained control and ground over Ares, driving him to a thin ledge where he nearly fell hundreds of feet below. Ares using his battle knowledge used the Jedi State to perform a high jump over the edge to the opposite side of Aves. Ares then made attacks of his own, but Hendo easily held off anything Ares had to use for an attack. Ares tried to close in but Aves then managed to make a kick to his opponents face. Ares dodged the attack and continued to fight. As the duel continued Ares relied on his mixed lightsaber styles to hold off Darth Aves' deadly powerful Djem So attacks.

The fight continued into the empty city streets of Mygeeto. Now tryinng to gain ground over each other, both dueled there way into a small antechamber outside the city's power generator facility. Now in the chamber, Aves used a vicious grapple at the sholders allowing his saber to strike at the back of Ares' neck. Ares easily moved his arm in to use a defensive parry and escaped the Sith Lord's grapple. The battle lead the two to the exit of the antechamber and back into the facility. Ares desperately trying to gain ground over his powerful opponent reached in choking Aves with his hand and using the Force to to increase his strength. Due to this attack Aves dropped his lightsaber. Aves then copied Ares' attack and reached to choke his opponent also. Both now choking each other, Ares dropped his lightsabers. The force allowed them to seperate and regain there breath. Their lightsaber battle became a very real brawl.

Fist fighting throughout the entire facility, Ares relied on his skills with street fighting to hold his defensive ground over Hendo. Both began kicking and punching but the fist fight lad them no where due to the two dodging and counter attacking each attack one made. Ares used his abilities of TK to grab his lightsaber and strike at Aves. Hendo reached for his saber also and the lightsaber duel resumed.

Ares and Hendo fought to the exit of the facility and back into the vacant city streets. Aves soon gained ground over Ares after he used the Force to push him onto the street making Ares fall. Hendo then made a strike at his opponent's legs but Ares flipped backward and onto his feet. Hendo used Ares' saber block to his advantage and took hold of both of his arms while clamping down on the Jedi's throat with a Jedi Force choke using his mind only. Ares kicked at Hendo's chest making him retreat into an empty field.

The duel progressed in the field where Ares used his own style of Soresu defensive to destroy his opponent's lightsaber. Making the duel fair Aves used the Force to crush Ares' lightsaber. Ares putting away his original lightsaber entered the Jedi State as did Aves.

Both now in the Jedi State, the two remained toe-to-toe in the battle. Ares used his unnatural ability and sent a flaming blaze of fire at Aves. Hendo blocked the attack by sending a wave of fire of his own. The great wave of fire slaming into fire made the two waves go into shock making an even larger wave sending much of the city spires into a blazing fire. The wave then neared Ares and he soon had to use his power of water to wash away the incoming blaze.

The battle continued as both used the Jedi State to gain ground. Fire surrounded the city and was growing. Winds raced past the opponents and beyond the powers of the Jedi State made a storm hover over the two opponents. Hendo attacked with another wave of fire but Ares jumped up into the air and luanched forward toward Hendo's position. Using this jump for an advantage Ares sent a wave of water at Aves cuasing him to lose breath momentarily. Aves regainined ground and used Force lighting to stun Ares. Though at the very same moment Ares used his power of Force lightning and striked at Aves. Both waves of lightning hit the other at the same time cuasing them to be stunned. After this the two followed each others attack striki by strike. Finally Darth Aves gained complete control over Ares and launched a finishing move at Ares.

For fear of failing to defeat Aves Ares knew what he would have to do. Ares let go of feelings and thoughts and anything he felt was close. He let go of family and friends and his wife but most importantly he let go of the Jedi State. He knew this was a sacrafice to be made but he had to do what was to be done. Ares let the Jedi State take complete control of his body.

Now in no control of his very own power the Jedi State immediately gained ground over Hendo. Fear entered the eyes of the Sith Lord and tried his very best to defend himself. Soon Hendo Symar lost control of the Jedi State and along with his confidence of defeating Ares Nighracer, so was his immortality.

Now both lost in the Jedi State, the duel became an all out war for it was no longer a duel of good vs. evil or Jedi vs. Sith it was Jedi State. vs. Jedi State. Waves of fire ablazed the planet, set it on fire. Cities burned to ashes along witht he native flora. Large clouds of ash hovered over the two. As a storm grew so did the battle. Aves and Ares fought almost equally to each other giving everything they had to attack. Soon the two used the very last lightsaber they had and went into saber combat with each other. The two fought viciously and matched each strike equally. Finally the duel ended when both reached for a strike and at the vry same time the two stabbed each other squarly in the chest. Yet, in a time to be desperate Ares broke the curse of the Jedi State and gained control of it.

Fall of Ares Nighracer
After Ares finally broke the curse and was stabbed in the chest, he sat on the ground slowly dieing. Though Hendo Symar was already dead laying defeated and motionless. Wanting to desperately live Ares tried to heal himself but failed.

Then as a sight of hope he saw the Force ghost of Andue Remala. She was grateful that he broke the curse and in return she rewarded him with life. Andue Remala, using the Force, healed Ares Nighracer. He was the very first and very last to break the curse.

Later Years
""When you are born with a power I had then you will finally understand who I am. Until then you are lost along with the other Jedi.""

- Ares Nighracer

Years later Ares would help defeat the Empire after he joined the Rebel Alliance. During this period of time his wife had two children. Later years he helped restore the New Republic and the New Jedi Order. Years afterward he would fight in the Yuuzhan Vong War with the Jedi.

The Present
During this very moment in time Ares is currently a Jedi Knight in the Clone Wars. He is the leader of a squad along with his close friend Atton Gonkstation called the Galactic Union of Peace. He currently hangs out with friends and fights in the Clone Wars.

Legacy
""Ares? Your asking me what I know about Ares Nighracer? Well first things first Ares is the first person I ever known to have such a strong power and not abuse it.""

- Atton Gonkstation

Ares Nighracer, being the first and last person to break the curse of the Jedi State, was forever known through his legacy. Since joining the Jedi Order Ares learned to use his power soley for important issues and not for himself. As a Jedi he defied the code and married Savannah OttenZivek. While still young he turned to the dark side and was able to find his way back to his destiny. Through out his entire life he had obstacles and challenges to overcome which he did.

Personality and Traits
""Ares was loyal to friends and family especially his wife. He wasn't loyal to nothing more or nothing less.""

- Talkos Nighracer

As a child Ares was rough and did not take everything to consideration. He only relied on a certain point of view; he had to see it to belive it. Growing up and being the padawan of Atton Gokstation gave him much learning experience. Though as time passed Ares grew wiser and more powerful. Being who he was he was talented and strong in the Force. He loved and cared for others especially his wife and family. With out a second thought he would help an innocent person or friend along his way. During the Clone Wars he admited he hated flying but loved the great action of fighting the Separatist. While the Clone Wars continued he grew a reputaion of complete respect and loyalty. While a Sith Lord Ares showed complete fear over his assassins and minions but proved himself worty of the Jedi when he managed to turn himself back to the light side. As the war continued Ares showed great responsiblity for his legion and was willing to save even a low ranking soldier in battle. During times of great threat to the Jedi Order or the Galactic Republic such as the time of Order 66, Ares spent alot of time investigationg to find the truth. During times of despiration he would do anything he need to do even if it meant death.

Powers and Abilities
Throughout hus entire life, Ares was, other then his ability to use the Jedi State, known for his advanced ability of lightsaber styles and forms. As a child he used his skills for Soresu defense only but as time progressed he learned to use Djem So for his saber skills. While a Jedi Knight he seeked to use a new kind of style mainly so he can gain control of all six forms. While a knight in the Jedi Order, Ares studied all six lightsaber forms. After this, Ares made his very own style main of Djem So and Form VI and a few techniques of the other forms.

Force Talents
""Your Force Talents can not be compared, that I have realized from experience.""

- Andrew PHasebomber

Along with his reputation of being a swordsman, Ares was also known for his great and vass ability with the Force. He was known mainly for being able to control the Jedi State, a power only one Jedi is naturally born with every two thousand years. With the Jedi State he was able to use fire, water, and air to his advatages. Also Ares was one of very few Jedi to use Force lighting and Force choke.