I just purchased the "Black Hole Force-lord's MK-1 Relay," which solves the blue earpiece problem.

I'm making good progress in the move to Columi+ gear - all gear is 50 purples, except the earpiece. What should the 50 recruit earpiece be replaced with?

"You are cowardly pile of filth" That quote totally made my day!

Locus Stardust

They are fairly rare, but at times my system shows very large bright green planar artifacts. They seem to occur when there is a green graphics element nearby. There are several locations on Alderaan where they are present. Radeon 4850 graphics card

I found a possible solution. After the the two Jedi engage in battle, drag the Sith well away from the fray via aggro. After that, you can whittle down his health like any NPC. I did this by disappearing (a possible smuggler/IA heals only talent), then resurrecting Corso and engaging the Sith on the Bridge, well away from the two Jedi ladies fighting. This was as a heals smuggler and after realizing I could sustain my toon while watching the fight more or less forever. It's not clear if non-healers can force the Sith to leave the battle perimeter, but seems possible. Edit: finished quest as level 26 smuggler/sawbones

I don't want macros, but do want something like: /party Help! - healer is under attack!