No need for passion, calm mind.

Do not follow ignorance, follow true knowledge.

Do not indulge in lust, be calm and clear-minded.

Despite the chaos, there is still tranquility.

There is no destruction, only the action of the Force.

These are the cornerstones of the Jedi Order, a set of mottos that have remained unchanged for thousands of years. From the first apprentice to the master who has mastered the secrets, every Jedi Knight remembers these principles. From the moment they step into the training grounds, these principles are rooted in their hearts until they become one with the Force.

Although these words may sound simple and clear, they are extremely difficult to put into practice. A Jedi Knight must go through personal trials and tribulations to deeply understand these principles.

When emotions are removed, peace emerges; when ignorance is dispelled, knowledge shines like a star. And so on, when everything is expressed in the appropriate way, a harmonious background begins to form. The warriors of the Jedi Order began to better understand the Code and its teachings and learned how to put them into practice.

They understand that inner peace can be achieved without attachments and emotions. Because the Jedi are able to see beyond their partiality to one individual and look to everyone. However, despite this, the ups and downs of emotions are still difficult to control. Emotions and feelings cannot be easily suppressed or ignored as people think. Although this is a common problem, Jedi still strive to find balance.

When a person is born, their first reaction is feeling. Discomfort, pain, joy, peace... all these emotions are intertwined in just a few seconds. Even for Jedi Knights, although they try hard to control their emotions, the richness of their feelings is no different from that of others.

At this moment, Luminara Unduli was experiencing an inner struggle. She felt conflicted, confused... had she reached the end? No, she just wasn't sure.

In a quiet meditation room, she sat quietly, trying to find the answer in the ocean of thoughts. And the answer lies in the mottos that constitute the Jedi Order...

A few days ago, her Padawan Barriss Offee and Colonel James Rhodes took her aside privately after welcoming Vision and revealed disturbing news to her. The news was so serious that it weighed on the Jedi Master's heart like a heavy stone, making her feel unprecedentedly uneasy and shocked.

It turns out that the clones have been implanted with a chip in their brains - a biochip that can completely control them. According to historical records, this inhibitor chip was originally designed to suppress Jango Fett's aggressive tendencies in life. Since the first records of clones, the Kaminoans have implanted this biochip in future clones. However, it seems that under the manipulation of a dark hand, some commands have been inserted into the chip, and once these commands are activated, they may cause great turmoil in the galaxy.

Of particular note was Order 66, a directive that called upon Jedi and clones to turn against each other. Luminara had imagined countless times the fear and anxiety she would feel when Commander Gree, who had risked his life so many times in battle, suddenly turned his blaster on her.

She remembers her shocked and confused reaction, trying to comprehend the truth that Barriss and her friends had revealed. War Machine had shown it to her using data from their artificial intelligence, proving it was real.

The Jedi never thought that they were leading an army of slaves without their own will. If any action was required to activate these biochips, their free will would be immediately taken away. This is not only a question about the clones, but also a question about the Jedi themselves - are they ready to accept such a reality and take action?

Luminara was lost in thought. They had to find a way to protect the galaxy from this potential threat. And this threat was hidden in the minds of their trusted clone troopers. In the face of endless revelations, Luminara seemed a little overwhelmed. She whispered "Thank you for telling me all this", and then quietly left, alone.

Since then, she has immersed herself in meditation, trying to internalize the complex revelations.

Why is all this happening? Who else can understand? She did not ask these questions any more, because the information came flooding in like a tide, almost drowning her. Even as a senior Jedi Master in the Jedi Council, Luminara felt unprecedented confusion and loss.

Over the years, she had practiced hard and learned how to manage her emotions, how to maintain inner peace and consistency, so that emotions would not affect her decision-making or her duties as a Jedi Knight. However, at this moment, the doubt in her heart was so great - could the Jedi Order be destroyed in an instant? It seemed that only a machine would regard it as a simple statistic.

Luminara tried to deny the fear deep inside her, but the absolute fear of the unknown was always there. She tried to hide from this reality, but the Jedi Order - for all its strengths and weaknesses - was everything to her. It was her purpose and meaning in life. To lose it all... she couldn't comprehend the pain.

At this time, the door of the room quietly opened, and a man walked in. He looked down at Luminara who was kneeling on the ground. He asked softly, "Are you okay?"

Luminara opened her eyes and slowly turned to the man at the door. Her eyes were full of sympathy and understanding. She responded with a weak and tired smile. "I'm fine, Rhodes."

Rhodes, the Avenger known as "War Machine," raised his eyes full of doubt, walked over to her, and held out his hand for her to hold. "I feel like your current state is far from what you would call 'fine'."

Luminara didn't deny it, but just shook her head slightly and lowered her head. "Am I so easy to be seen through?"

War Machine smiled and gently placed his hand on Luminara's shoulder, his expression changing from teasing to concerned. "Are you alright? Need something? Maybe some food? Something to drink? Or maybe you need some rest?"

Luminara smiled and answered him, "I'm fine, Rhodes."

"How long have you been here, Luminara?" Rhodes asked.

"It's been several days."

"You hardly ever leave here?" War Machine asked again.

"Yes."

War Machine sighed. "Things have changed. It's time to leave." He explained. "You need to get some fresh air."

"I'm fine, Rhodes."

"But I - don't quite believe you. Go outside, you can't be trapped here forever. Go and feel the breath of nature."

Luminara chuckled, "Very well, Colonel, at your insistence."

The two walked side by side through the halls of the temple, passing other Jedi and clones. Luminara's eyes were filled with reservation, guilt, and regret, and War Machine saw her emotion and gently patted her shoulder.

"You know you'll draw attention to yourself, Luminara."

Luminara bowed her head and took a deep breath, "I'm sorry, Rhodes. This is still a difficult problem to deal with."

"Yes, I understand," War Machine replied calmly, "It's something we all need to get used to until we can deal with it properly."

Luminara whispered, "How's it going now?"

"Slow and steady," he replied, his eyes revealing a firm belief. "Among the many areas that need to be covered, ensuring that the clones can remove the chips in their bodies has become a top priority." War Machine stared at the clone captain walking past him and couldn't help thinking.

"And what about the projects being developed on Kamino?"

"The AI ​​has infiltrated their systems and made certain adjustments in the development of clones," he revealed, "so clones created from now on will no longer receive any orders to kill or otherwise be dangerous."

Luminara heaved a sigh of relief when she heard that, "At least that's good news."

As they made their way through the Jedi Temple, the two eventually came to the Jedi Archives.

"Who else knows? I know your entire team knows, because you were the ones who discovered the conspiracy, and Barriss was also informed of it." The Mirialan Jedi asked as he walked and moved through the mountains of data files.

"Besides Barriss, there's Ahsoka, Obi-Wan, Anakin, and Senator Padmé, Mon Mothma, Organa, and Chucky."

"Senator?" Luminara asked with a hint of surprise.

"Actually, it was Padmé, Mon Mothma, and Organa who pushed this plan into motion," War Machine explained, looking around to make sure they were in a deserted area, "Remember, Natasha ran into them during the Cadbane hostage situation after we were reunited. That was, Natasha had been curious about the Clone Army, and she and Sam apparently talked about it."

"Then why are you telling me this?" Luminara asked curiously.

War Machine pondered for a moment before shrugged slightly, "Well... we trust you. We've been fighting beside you for the past few months, and... you're our friends. It's our responsibility to let you know that."

Luminara's face lit up with a warm smile, and she placed her hand gently on War Machine's arm. She said in a kind and warm voice, "James, thank you for your trust in us."

The former Air Force pilot blinked and looked away somewhat sheepishly.

"Lumi, your words warm my heart," War Machine responded with a pleasant smile on his face.

Luminara just smiled at him and shook her head slightly, then her eyes became deep as she stared at the colonel.

War Machine was a little confused by her gaze and looked back at her. "What's the matter?"

"What's going on with the committee?" she asked. "Have you told them?"

War Machine's expression hardened, he glanced upwards, thought for a moment and then replied, "Um... you and Obi-Wan?"

"Rhode..."

"You and Kenobi are the only members of the Council we've told."

"Why us?" she demanded.

War Machine said seriously, "We want the information to be spread as narrowly as possible. If too many people know about it, the information will spread like wildfire, and it will reach the ears of people who can take action faster."

"This information will be kept strictly confidential by the Jedi Council," Luminara assured.

However, War Machine shook his head, "We cannot take such a risk. We must know more about the plan and who is responsible for all this before we start taking action against it."

Luminara frowned, "Then why only tell us?"

War Machine confesses, "Because we trust the people we tell more than anyone in this crazy galaxy."

"So why don't we tell the committee all this now?"

The Avenger clenched his fists and shook his head, "Not now. We're just... Lumi. Listen, we must maintain absolute secrecy until we can take more action. Our team members, trusted senators, and Jedi Knights already know this secret, and our team has grown. We must carefully control the spread of this secret until the best time comes."

Luminara glanced sideways, trying her best to maintain a calm surface, but War Machine could see the turmoil in her deep eyes. It was a strange and strange feeling for him to see Luminara so unusually uneasy. She always maintained that elegance and calmness, like a lotus that never fades.

She seemed to be struggling with contradictions, until she finally sighed and seemed to accept War Machine's request. She asked softly, "So, when should the other members of the committee know?"

War Machine looked back at her with sympathy and whispered, "This won't be easy. If we reveal the news directly, it will cause confusion and the clones will become suspicious."

Luminara bit her lip, lost in thought.

"Until we are able to debug the majority of the clones...we must ensure this secret remains among those in the know until we can bring about more changes."

War Machine sighed, "Lumi, I know you don't like this, and I don't think it's easy for you, but..."

"I understand, James," Luminara said softly, offering the veteran a tired but genuine smile. "At the very least, I appreciate you placing so much trust in me and my apprentice."

War Machine smiled back, "You're welcome, Lumi. We'll do whatever we can to help you."

"We value that trust, my friend," Luminara said. "Between myself, Barriss, and the entire Jedi Order."

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