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Accompanying the aged JEDI MASTER are FIVE INDIVIDUALS, all dressed in Jedi attire, whom LUKE does not recognize.
DREE TAN: Welcome back, young Skywalker! (indicating the others) As you can see, there have been some new arrivals while you were away. May I introduce you to Jedi Elders Depa Bilaba, Wonroff Emanon, Oppo Rancisis, Gri Sann Wei, and Shingen Bunden.
LUKE bows his head in turn to each new MASTER. He is once again amazed at the revelation that any Jedi still exist in the galaxy.
LUKE: Incredible! Masters Yoda and Kenobi told me that the Jedi were extinct; that I would be the last after they were gone. How is it possible they could not be aware that any of you were still alive?
OPPO RANCISIS: The few of us fortunate enough to escape the purge were weakened by the darkness that had enveloped the galaxy, so much so that our ability to hear the quieter whisperings of the Force was severely diminished.
LEIA: So there really was no way of knowing that the others existed; each one of you thought he was the last...
The MASTERS all nod in agreement.
SHINGEN BUNDEN: Knowing we were not powerful enough to face the Sith Lords alone, we waited, and used what little ability we had left to hide in the Force.
DEPA BILABA: When I heard news of the Emperor’s demise I felt the shroud of the dark side beginning to lift. I was prompted by the Force to come forth and offer my aid.
GRI SANN WEI: I too was led by the Force to this place.
WONROFF EMANON: (nods in agreement) As it was with me.
DREE TAN: Yes, it seems the Force is guiding us all.
LUKE: And I am truly grateful. Simply amazing. I wonder how many others there might be...
The JEDI all smile at each other as they walk into the base.
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