Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic/Ahto East

Ahto City East Central
With the door to the East Central courtyard behind you to the southwest, the corridor to the northeast is patrolled by a cleaning droid.


 * Beep beep beep-oop!

The corridor turns east and ends at a door, beyond which is the Ahto East courtyard, patrolled by a pair of cleaner droids: the Sith base is to the north, past the general shop, and swoop track registration to the south. However, as you enter the courtyard, one of three female Sith soldiers standing to the right demands that you pay a toll:


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It may be a trifling amount, but she doesn't have to be paid:


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A female swoop fan stands with the three Sith, with a Selkath guard and a Selkath behind them. The two bareheaded Sith soldiers merely comment based on the sex of your main character:

If you speak to the Sith soldier that challenged you again:


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Threatening her may move you closer to the dark side of the Force, and prompt the Selkath guard to intervene:


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You'll need to be persuasive to avoid a fine, although using the Force moves you closer to the dark side of the Force:


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Belligerence also moves you closer to the dark side of the Force: it also results in being fined 100 credits... as does failure to be persuasive:


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If you pay then you may be able to threaten her again to move even closer to the dark side of the Force. If you don't pay then you're taken to the prison in Ahto West, and the fine is increased to 500 credits if you remain belligerent: you don't have to pay the Selkath warden if you can dominate his mind, otherwise you'll pay or whatever money you do have will be confiscated if you can't pay the full amount.

You're taken to the holding cell:


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You're taken all the way back to the cockpit of the Ebon Hawk in the docking bay. If you don't threaten the Sith, the Selkath guard merely comments:


 * Obey our laws here on Manaan, off-worlder. A law-abiding visitor is a visitor that does not go to prison.


 * We are watching you off-worlder... We know that you have had some influence in recent events...
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You can try speaking to the unfriendly Selkath beside him:


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Sith Base
A traveler and friendly Selkath stand by the north wall, beyond the northeast corner of of the rectangular pool dividing the west end of the courtyard.


 * 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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 * 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 Embassy has been struck by some sort of attack recently, although they won't say what it was. Perhaps the war has come here after all...


 * 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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Another pair stands at the east end of the courtyard, by the ocean beyond the round pool at its east end.

A walkway exiting the northeast corner of the courtyard leads to a door to the north, beyond which it continues past the entrance to Yortal's Emporium in the west wall to the lobby of the Sith base to the north. Four Sith war droids stand guard:


 * Move about your business, human.

The door to the Sith Embassy in the west wall is locked: before it on its right is a desk, behind which a Sith diplomat stands. You can ask him some questions if any quests were activated in :


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After speaking to Roland Wann from the Republic Embassy in Ahto East Central and agreeing to undertake a mission for the Republic, there are two ways you can open the door:


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You can now enter the Sith base. You'll engage in combat almost immediately upon entry and ideally you don't want to exit again until you've completed the mission, so choose your party wisely. Deadly mines may be encountered so one of your party needs Awareness rank 20 to detect these if you don't want to trigger anything; there are also opportunities to use computers and repair, which can assist with the inevitable combat.

Swoop Track Registration
Another cleaning droid patrols the east end of the courtyard, where a male and a female Sith soldier stand to the south of a round pool: they can be asked questions about the swoop races, which racers they like (if any) and Manaan. Both can also be antagonized so that they refuse to speak to you any further.

Queedle's appearance is Ithorian, not Aqualish.


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If you approach the southeast corner of the courtyard, you'll overhear a Sith negotiating with a mercenary there:

If you try to speak to her:


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The mercenary begins to wander back and forth up the walkway exiting the courtyard to the north. If you speak to him:


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There is a door in the south wall of the southwest corner of the courtyard, beyond which is a corridor patrolled by another cleaner droid: at the south end there's a short ramp down to a door in the west wall to swoop registration. Beyond are an assortment of swoop fans and a novice swoop racer around tables in the southwest corner: two three-eyed aliens stand at the table closest to the door, while beyond them are a male and female swoop fan:


 * Queedle is the local favorite. You should cheer along with us. He needs the encouragement.
 * We need more rules about overpowered bikes. Hukta just rides over everything. It's boring watching him.
 * Hukta Jax is insane. He just smashes through everything to the finish. I guess we should expect that from a Gamorrean?
 * You here to cheer Casandra? She's a fine racer. I hope she knocks Hukta out of the running.
 * Queedle becomes Sector Champion
 * I don't believe it! Who'd have thought Queedle had it in him?
 * A new Champion! And it's Queedle! I knew he could do it with a decent swoop under him.
 * How about that? Queedle, a local racer, showing those pros how it's done!
 * I cheer for Queedle now that he's winning. It would take an amazing racer to win me away.
 * Race lost
 * You sure you're cut out for this league of racing? Maybe the stress of it is getting to you.
 * You didn't look too good out there on that last run. I guess everyone has their bad days.
 * No offence, but I could have done better than you on that last race. As a true fan, I know how to do these things right.
 * Male swoop fan:
 * Well, I guess the course proved too much for you at this level. Better luck next time.
 * Beat first round
 * You're pretty good. Maybe I should start putting some credits on your races.
 * I guess you've got what it takes to advance. The odds against you winning are getting better.
 * The second round always has experienced riders. You'll be up against some tough times.
 * You're up against the second round times now. That's a hard round to beat.
 * Beat second round
 * Some of the racers are having a bad time here on Manaan. Seems like you have all the luck right now.
 * Some of the other fans didn't think you could reach the second round, but I knew you would all along.
 * Are you sure you're up to challenging the third round time? I mean, you're good, but are you that good?
 * I'm putting all my credits on you. You're a sure thing.
 * Male becomes Sector Champion
 * Whew, that was an exciting time you turned in. Nobody else had a chance.
 * Good race, Sector Champion. I guess you'll be off to the big tracks, once the circuit is back up.
 * Wow, I bet you could have won on Taris with times like that. It's a shame we'll never know.
 * Could I get an autoprint? You've just had the quickest rise to Sector Champion that I've ever seen.
 * Female becomes Sector Champion
 * It's amazing what you've accomplished here, and you've done it with such style. I've never met a woman like you.
 * Non-alien swoop fans:
 * You sure put Hukta in his place. I don't have to say that you are a much more appealing champion.
 * I haven't seen a race like that in years. Well, there was Gandroff on Coruscant, but he lacked your... charms.
 * You are amazing out on the course... and in person. Congratulations.
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Another male swoop fan stands at the next table with a novice swoop racer:


 * Have you been to the swoop races before? Some of these riders are sure full of themselves.
 * Sure the swoop circuit is suffering a bit with Taris gone, but we still have some good racers to watch.
 * You'll have to get in line for the good seats when the races start. There's a lot of people that want to see them.
 * I was down here last week and I got Casandra Mateil's autoprint. She doesn't do that very often.
 * Queedle becomes Sector Champion
 * It's amazing what's been happening on the track! Queedle has taken the top spot!
 * I always cheered Queedle before, and I guess it helped! He's beaten everyone!
 * Queedle has really improved out there. He was always my favorite.
 * Everyone thought Queedle couldn't compete because he was just a local racer, but he's shown them all.
 * Race lost
 * You're only as good as your last race. Remember that.
 * I was cheering for you. I hope I didn't jinx your race.
 * Your last race was a disappointment. Lose many more and the crowd will turn on you.
 * You'll have to do better than that if you want to be sector champion.
 * Beat first round
 * Not bad at all, but I'll start cheering when you prove you're not just using beginner's luck.
 * You won't have such an easy run in the second round. We get some experienced riders through here.
 * You're not bad for a beginner. It's almost like you've competed at this level before.
 * I sure hope you're staying here. Beating the first round has made you look pretty good to the crowd.
 * Beat second round
 * Nice race. How do you go so fast? Are you sure your swoop is legal?
 * If you win again, I'll be absolutely amazed. You are moving up so fast.
 * You're surprising a lot of people. Me included. Nice job out there.
 * Some of the crowd may turn on you. You're not the underdog anymore.
 * Male becomes Sector Champion
 * Well, you've captured the sector championship. I have to say I've never seen such an... impressive racer.
 * I didn't think you had it in you, but I guess I was wrong. You've really won me over, champion.
 * You handled that race like a pro. I like confident men.
 * Racers like you are why I watch the sport. You dominated the whole field. It was... exhilarating.
 * Female becomes Sector Champion
 * Ha. I've never seen anyone who rides like you. This has been a great tournament.
 * You're deadly serious out on the course. Like Hukta Jax, but with talent. You deserve to be champion.
 * Your win was a complete surprise to everyone. I'm sure the crowd thought you would burn out, but you showed them.
 * The crowd really started pulling for you in that last race. Everyone loves a winner, I guess.
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 * This isn't the best track, but it's better than the dustbowl on Tatooine.
 * You're probably here to see the more established racers. That'll be me someday.
 * I'm just starting out. Hopefully when the circuit is back up fans like you will start to know my name when I race.
 * Hey! Come to cheer your favorite swoop-jock? Well, this is the place now that Taris is gone...
 * Beat first round
 * Don't worry about hurrying through the ranks. With the circuit down, there's not many other places to race right now.
 * Racing here is pretty well regulated. I hear that other tracks are falling under Hutt control.
 * Good to see a new racer coming in. I want to see someone give the pros a run for their money.
 * You'll find that racing here is serious business. Maybe even dangerous sometimes.
 * Sector Champion
 * I could have been champ. I can't afford the swoop upgrades though.
 * You'll be the talk of Manaan for a while. Nobody is going to get anywhere near your time.
 * Are you sure you're not a pro? You sure seem to know what you are doing out there.
 * Wow, you shot through the ranks here. I'm impressed. I couldn't do that.
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The Twi'lek male Vek stands on the right, while the Twi'lek female Zeena stands just beyond him at the south end of the registration desk:


 * What do YOU want? If you aren't a racer, you're nobody, so just leave me alone.
 * Hey, you're not bad... maybe if you win a couple races, I might be glad to have talked to you.
 * Wow! You're, like, sooo great! I can't believe you actually spoke to me. Like, wow!
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The Ithorian Queedle stands by a table in the northwest corner of the room, while a short ramp leads down to a door marked Swoop Racers Only in the north wall, beyond which is the Racers' Lounge: within are the two professional swoop racers, the Twi'lek female Casandra Mateil and the Gamorrean Hukta Jax. Casandra Mateil can be threatened to move closer to the dark side of the Force:


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Otherwise, she and Hukta Jax can be asked about themselves, racing and Manaan:

Otherwise:

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Hukta Jax can only be questioned as Sector Champion before beating Casandra:

Otherwise:

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Manaan Swoop Races
If the Ithorian Queedle hasn't already been beaten in the first round, he can also be asked questions about himself, racing and Manaan:

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However, unlike the two professional swoop racers, he needs your help:


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You can give him the money he needs and move closer to the light side of the Force:


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Once you race, leave and return to the area (just return to Ebon Hawk and transit back) or save, exit and load game, he will have upgraded his bike, become Sector Champion, and return your money:


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He returns the money regardless of your response, but tell him to keep it to move closer to the light side of the Force:

Demand more to move closer to the dark side of the Force:

You may receive experience for helping him and move closer to the light side of the Force without losing any credits, but if you participate in the Manaan swoop races it becomes harder to beat each round and become Sector Champion: although the new 0:22:48 third round time is only 0:00:02 faster than the old, you now have to beat 0:22:50 in the second round, rather than 0:23:25. If you speak to him again:


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Genoharadan: Ithorak
Vek is a green Twi'lek male wearing a Sith uniform, standing by the south end of the registration desk. You can ask him about himself, and his uniform:


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Once you've proven yourself worthy of the and Hulas has instructed you to kill a Selkath named Ithorak Guldar, you can speak to Vek to convince him to set up a meeting:


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Offering credits will always succeed if persuasion fails:

Return to the  and travel west to Docking Bay 26-B to meet and kill Ithorak, then transit back and return to Hulas in the east central courtyard to collect his bounty.

General Shop
Beyond the north door in the walkway exiting the northeast corner of the courtyard is a ramp down to the door to Yortal's Emporium in the west wall. Beyond is an octagonal room in which a Sith Soldier is speaking to the Ithorian proprietor Yortal Ixlis, who stands in a kiosk in the south wall:


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The Sith exits, turning north to the Sith base. You can move closer to the dark side of the Force if you pick up where he left off:

Otherwise:


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You can ask some questions, but this isn't necessary:

His greeting upon your return may change based on later developments:


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