The guard's expression turned cold. "Then you'll have to go through us."

Kess smiled wryly. "I'm afraid we can't leave without it. We have... buyers who are very interested in acquiring it."

As they entered Ryloth's atmosphere, the ship was buffeted by strong winds and sandstorms. Kess expertly guided the Marauder's Revenge through the turbulent air, her hands moving with a practiced ease over the controls. Vex watched, mesmerized, as the ship shuddered and lurched, but remained stable.

Upon arrival, they found the temple entrance guarded by a group of robed figures. Kess recognized the symbols on their robes as belonging to an ancient Twi'lek cult.

But they were not alone.

A figure emerged from the shadows, a hooded figure wielding a lightsaber. Kess recognized the saber's hilt as belonging to an ancient Sith Lord.

Kess's eyes narrowed. "That's our destination. The kyber crystal is said to be hidden within."

"Kess, I'm picking up a strange energy signature coming from the surface," Vex said, her eyes locked on the scanner display. "It looks like... an ancient Twi'lek temple."