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 Knightduring 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 was cursed and turned to the Dark Side. He then took the name of Darth Tortuous. 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 Hendro 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 here 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.