Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic/West Central

Docking Bay
You enter at the north end of West Central, with the door to the docking bays behind you. The exit to East Central, the location of the Republic Embassy, may be revealed on the map to the south and east. However, it's worth going to Ahto West first to activate some quests which can be completed as you continue the quest for the Star Forge.

The corridor to the south ends in a door to the visitor's area, which contains the first of many rectangular water pools seen throughout the city. Cleaning and security droids patrol.


 * Beep beep beep-oop!

The Pazaak player Jolan Aphett stands to the left of the pool by the east wall. You can wager with him or play a practice game, or buy a deck from him if you don't already have one.

Otherwise:


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There's a door exiting the visitor's area in the south wall, beyond which is the port official.

Pazaak Rules
Although you can buy a Pazaak deck from Jolan Aphett if you don't already have one, it isn't recommended as you can pay much less elsewhere (or even get one free if you're persuasive enough).


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Port Official
Beyond the door exiting the visitor's area to the south is another to the port official. A much larger, armed security droid stands in the southwest corner, to the right of the gate to Ahto city in the south wall, opposite the entrance behind the central pillar.


 * Obey the laws here on Manaan, human.

The door is locked, so you need to speak to the port official in the kiosk on the east side.

You can tell him you'll follow the rules, or learn more about them now or after paying the docking fee.

After paying the docking fee:


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You can simply pay the docking fee, and receive the Manaan vistor's guide:


 * Welcome traveler, to exciting and adventurous Manaan!


 * Manaan, the only source of the healing kolto in the entire galaxy, is a wonderful and refreshing place to visit or do business. The Manaan Port Authority welcomes beings of all species and affiliations to trade peacefully within the confines of Ahto City.


 * All visitors will rest easy knowing that the Selkath Security Forces are always alert and watchful, even while you sleep. Our constant vigilance keeps the peace on the streets of Ahto City and prevents the needless interruption of commerce by violence.


 * Enjoy a fun and prosperous stay on Manaan and, please, tell your friends about Manaan!
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However, while he can never be persuaded to reduce the fee, it's easy to persuade him you don't need to pay it at all using the Force:

Upon speaking to him again, he can tell you the laws of Manaan but is no further help.


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The gate to Ahto city is now unlocked, and beyond is another rectangular pool in a large open courtyard bordered by the ocean to the south.

Wandering Selkath cannot be engaged in dialog, but can comment.


 * Interrupting another who is not interested in conversation is considered rude on this planet, off-worlder!


 * The case of Sunry from the Republic is a perfect example of why off-worlders should be expelled from Manaan!


 * The Sith have been cruelly sabotaged... We will track down the culprits who have disobeyed our laws and punish them severely!


 * The government may not be willing to say anything, but we citizens in the water know what you've done! You would best leave Manaan while you can!
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 * Greetings, off-worlder. While I do not have time to converse with you, I hope you find what you are looking for here on Manaan.


 * The Sith have tried to manipulate our courts time and again, seeking power for themselves. I hope our government decides to do more against this.
 * I find it shocking that a hero of the Republic - Sunry - could do such a thing. Perhaps I have been wrong in my judgment of the Republic.


 * The Sith Embassy was invaded I hear... I wonder who could be capable of doing that...
 * Many say that the Republic has had something to do with the economic restriction our people have placed on all trade. I hope it is not true.
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Ahto City East Central
To the southeast of the north entrance to the courtyard are another friendly Selkath and a traveler, who can comment on significant events resulting from your quest for the Star Forge.


 * I don't know how much longer I can stay on this world... The Selkath don't make it easy for us off-worlders.
 * Manaan may not seem very hospitable, but a surprising amount of trade runs through it because of the kolto trade.
 * I heard the Sith are trying to work on a synthetic version of kolto. I wouldn't be surprised if the Republic was, too.
 * The fighting between the Republic and the Sith is spreading farther. I wonder how long before Manaan becomes a battleground...
 * There's a lot of credits to be made in the Republic in times like these. If we survive of course...
 * I hear there's going to be a heavy meteor shower in the Coruscant system this year. Last time this sort of thing happened, they lost one of the orbital stations.
 * A friend of mine recently got into Pazaak - you know, the card game. Now he can't stop! It's so addictive!
 * The whole swoop racing circuit for this sector has been falling apart since the Sith bombed Taris.


 * Did I tell you I'm a fan? I saw recordings of some of your races and you're great! Maybe when they get the circuit back up we can really see what you can do!
 * Wow! Hey, you're the sector swoop champ, right? Too bad about the circuit being so small this year, but still!


 * The Selkath have clamped down on kolto exports all of a sudden. No one knows why. If someone did something to offend them, there's going to be trouble I think.


 * I hear the Czerka Corp. got kicked off Kashyyyk by the locals... Good for them! At least someone's getting something back from them.


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A walkway exits east from the courtyard in its southeast corner, leading to a door to the East Central courtyard. A Sith soldier patrols between this door and that to the West Courtyard.


 * These Selkath don't know what they're going to miss. When the Sith Empire finally crushes the Republic, then we'll see how long their vaunted neutrality lasts.


 * We got revenge for Elassa in the trial! Finally we get some justice from those fish-headed freaks!
 * That slime Sunry got free after killing one of us! If I ever meet his Arbiter in the street...


 * The Selkath have slapped heavy export restrictions on kolto for everyone. Someone must have done something to piss them off. Damn Republic, I bet...
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Ahto West
A corridor exits the courtyard to the west, turning northwest to the door to the West Courtyard. There's no need to speak to anyone encountered along the way.

Around the corner to the southwest of the north entrance to the courtyard are two Selkath.

Otherwise:

They become even less communicative after certain developments:


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They stand to the right of the door to the Kolto Distribution Center in the north wall. Two Selkath stand to the left just inside.


 * This is a private conversation, off-worlder.


 * The Sith have been the target of some sort of attack recently... If the Republic was behind this, they will face stiff penalties.


 * You are either brave or foolish, off-worlder, to walk our streets so boldly. Your kind are not popular on Manaan right now.
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A Selkath coordinator stands in the northeast corner.

If Jolee in your party, he suggests you visit the courthouse:

He becomes even less communicative after certain developments:


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Another Selkath like those outside the door stands to the west. Two Republic soldiers move back and forth between here and the plasteel cylinders to the right of the door to Ahto City East Central.


 * I can't stop to talk to tourists - I'm on kolto packing duty.
 * Hey - I'm working here! Go talk to the diplomatic rep if you got something to say.


 * The Selkath have scaled back all kolto harvesting - but nobody is saying why. Good thing we've been stockpiling this stuff for the past year.
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Two Sith soldiers move back and forth between here and the plasteel cylinders in the southwest corner of the visitor's area to the north.


 * We've got all the proper kolto trading permits, so back off.
 * I don't have time to listen to your stories - I've got a full shipment of kolto to load before my shift is over.


 * Kolto's real scarce all of a sudden. From what I hear, the Republic is to blame.
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 * Stay out of my way. I'm on legitimate Sith business.


 * Everyone knows the Republic crippled the kolto production. Why don't the Selkath ban them from the planet?
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Two Selkath like those just inside the door of the Kolto Distribution Center stand in the southwest corner of the courtyard with another traveler.