As you land on Korriban, you have another vision of a Star Map as you sleep in your bunk. If Bastila is with you and this isn't the last planet you visit, she speaks to you about it:
Dialog
Bastila: The Force has given us a... a vision. Like the one we shared on Dantooine. Did you see it? Of course... you must have. The Force is strong with us both.
Bastila: Another vision. The Force is guiding us, helping us retrace the steps of Malak and his old Master. Leading us ever closer to the Star Forge.
Bastila: You felt it, yes? Another vision? The Force continues to work through us; showing us the Star Maps unearthed by Revan and Malak.
Bastila: There are some who believe Korriban is the birth place of the Sith... this planet is an evil place. There are secrets here best left uncovered.
1. It looked like the Star Map was in some sort of cave.
2. We have to uncover those secrets if we want to stop Malak.
3. I don't have time for your visions, Bastila!
Bastila: You are right, of course. We cannot turn away from the path we have started on... no matter where it may lead.
Bastila: The visions are as much yours as mine - and they are the key to finding the Star Forge and stopping Malak!
Bastila: During the vision I felt cold and trapped; almost as if I was buried alive. It felt... it felt like we were in some kind of tomb. No doubt things will become more clear once we discover the Star Map's location.
1. Won't the Sith recognize you?
2. It would be safer if you stayed hidden on the ship.
Bastila: Hmmm... maybe you're right. Most of the dark Jedi would only know me by name, but there are a few among them who might recognize my face. For the safety of our mission I must remain on the Ebon Hawk while we are on this planet.
So Bastila cannot be added to your party on Korriban. You can still ask her and some other party members if they know anything about Korriban:
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2. Do you know anything about this world?
Canderous: Korriban is a Sith world, that's for sure. I mean, just look at this place. Rumor has it that the leader of our clans at the time, Mandalore, did go down. They say the Sith perform terrible magics here. You have anything else you want to ask?
2. Do you know anything about this place?
Bastila: Korriban is a sparsely populated planet controlled by the Sith. It feels... wrong. There is an old evil here that permeates the Force. We can't risk having any of the dark Jedi Masters recognize me. For the sake of the mission I must remain hidden in the Ebon Hawk while we are on this world. Beyond that, there is little else I can tell you.
Carth: Korriban's a desolate world, and a Sith planet. There's only one small colony here, I'm pretty sure. That's all I can think of, at any rate.
Jolee: Pfah. Korriban's a rock. Mind the Sith. And that's about all I got to say about that. Now let's get going.
2. Do you know anything about the planet we're on?
Mission: I don't know anything about Korriban, but I get a bad feeling in this place. If there's such a thing as an 'evil' planet, this is it! Sorry I can't be more help, you know? Is there anything else I can do for you?
Zaalbar: I know that it isn't my homeworld. That is all I care about. There is nothing here to interest me.
You disembark from the Ebon Hawk on the north side of the starport on the west side of Dreshdae. A mechanic patrols the perimeter, checking computer panels. You can ask him some questions about Korriban and why the Sith think it's special, and if he's ever heard of a Star Map:
Dialog
Mechanic: Nice to see the Hawk's still in one piece. Beauty of a ship, that.
Mechanic: Still around the starport, I see. Heading off, soon?
1. Who are you?
Mechanic: Oh, nobody special. I just do the routine maintenance work for the ships that come in. I used to see the Hawk here all the time.
2. How do you know about the Ebon Hawk?
Mechanic: Oh, I've seen this little ship before plenty of times. Used to make runs for the Exchange, didn't it? Korriban's nice and remote, the kind of place the Exchange likes.
Mission: I knew we'd run into some of Davik's old associates sooner or later. No matter where you go somebody's working for the Exchange!
Mechanic: You don't need to worry about me saying anything. I don't give a whit what you do with your ship. Smuggling's what the Hawk was made for, though.
3. Can I ask you some questions?
Mechanic: You sure can.
1. What can you tell me about Korriban?
2. Have you ever heard of a Star Map?
Mechanic: Not much. It's a pretty barren planet, to tell the truth. Not of much interest to anyone. Unless you're a Sith, I guess... they seem to think this place is something special.
Mechanic: A Star Map? You mean like a navigation chart?
1. Why do the Sith think Korriban is special?
1. Yes, but much older. Are there ruins on Korriban?
1. Yes, but much older. Perhaps in the ruins?
Mechanic: Probably all them ruins they found on the surface. That's the reason they built their academy here, I guess, to dig all them ruins up.
Mechanic: There's a whole bunch of old Sith ruins up on the surface of the planet. That's why they put one of their academies here, to dig them all up.
Mechanic: If them Sith found a Star Map in those ruins, nobody's ever mentioned it.
Star Map: Korriban You have heard that there are ancient ruins of unknown origin located on the surface of Korriban. This would be a likely place to start looking for the Star Map, so finding out more about these ruins is a good idea.
You can also ask about the Template:~, and how someone gets to the ruins or into the academy:
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1. There's a Sith academy here?
3. What can you tell me about the Sith Academy?
2. How does someone get to the ruins?
4. Do you know how to reach the ruins on the surface?
Mechanic: There's people that come here from all over Sith space to try and join the academy. Most of them die, I hear. Pretty gruesome business, that.
Mechanic: You don't. Not unless you're a Sith in the academy. They're the only ones allowed on the surface. They pay Czerka to ship things in and out, I guess, but that's all closely monitored.
Star Map: Korriban It seems that only the Sith of the local monastery have access to the ruins on the surface. If you are going to reach them and search for the Star Map it will have to be through the monastery.
Dialog
1. So how does someone get into the academy?
Mechanic: I don't know. There's all kinds of hopefuls in the colony trying to get in... why don't you ask one of them?
4. Thanks, I'll be going.
4. I have to go.
Mechanic: Yep. Take care, now.
The door to Dreshdae is on the southeast side of the starport, with a Czerka guard standing to the right. The Twi'lek port authority standing behind a computer panel to the left speaks to you about a docking fee:
Dialog
Port Authority: Greetings, greetings. I see the, ah, Ebon Hawk has returned to tiny Dreshdae, has it? Good, good. Since you're a regular to our little colony, the docking fee is only 25 credits.
Port Authority: Ahhh, I see, I see. Another Jedi come to small Korriban, yes? Good to meet you.
1. How do you know I'm a Jedi?
2. You're wrong. I am no Jedi.
Port Authority: Well, ah, from the robes you are wearing, of course. They are quite distinctive.
Port Authority: Well, ah, from the lightsaber you are carrying, naturally. Only Jedi carry ones like that, correct?
Port Authority: Ah. I assumed you were perhaps a Jedi from the distinctive robes you are wearing. My mistake.
Port Authority: Ah. I assumed you were perhaps a Jedi from the lightsaber you are carrying. My mistake.
1. How do you know I'm a Jedi?
2. You're wrong. I am no Jedi.
3. Jedi come here often, do they?
Port Authority: There are many people who come to Korriban from throughout Sith space, hoping to join the academy. Some of them are Jedi who have left the order. You will get into the academy for certain. I understand Jedi who have left the light side are made very welcome.
2. What's this academy you mention?
3. But I haven't left the light side!
Port Authority: Oh? I thought that would have been why you came here. There is a Sith academy just outside of Dreshdae where they train their students and such.
Port Authority: Oh... I... I see. Then... then this is a very dangerous place for you to have come. Korriban is a Sith planet... you know that, correct?
1. So I imagine.
2. What's this academy you mention?
3. But I haven't left the light side!
Port Authority: But enough about that. It is very nice to see that the Ebon Hawk has returned. I have not seen that ship for some time, indeed. Since you're a regular to our little colony, the docking fee is only 25 credits.
Either way:
1. You know of the Ebon Hawk?
Port Authority: But of course. There was a time when that ship used to dock here on a weekly basis. It's changed hands, then, has it? Ah, well, that happens.
3. [Persuade] That's not really necessary, is it?
Port Authority: [Failure] Of course it's necessary. If you use our facilities, a few credits is not too much to ask, is it?
5. I don't have enough to pay the fee...
Port Authority: Well, we do have to maintain the starport. You can't expect to use our meager facilities and not pay, can you?
If you don't pay, you cannot go through the door to Dreshdae:
[The door to Dreshdae will not open until the port authority has been paid his docking fee.]
The Czerka guard is no help:
Czerka Guard
Go about your business, please, citizen.
This is a Sith colony. They are the law here. I am here only to protect Czerka interests.
You can conduct business at our office, if you wish.
Oh, entertainment can be found at the local cantina, provided by Czerka of course.
Please avoid the Sith academy... unless you are a hopeful, naturally.
You can simply pay 25 credits, but it's easy to persuade him using skill or the Force that he doesn't need to collect the fee, before asking some questions:
Port Authority: A pleasure to see the owner of the Ebon Hawk. The docking fee, for you, is only 25 credits.
2. Here's the 25 credits.
3. [Persuade] That's not really necessary, is it?
4. [Force Persuade] You don't need to collect the fee.
Credits Lost: 25
Dialog
Port Authority: Excellent. Continue on through. Please be aware that the colony is under Sith jurisdiction... I'd advise you to stay out of their way.
Port Authority: [Success] Ahhh, I suppose there is no need to charge the owner of the Ebon Hawk any fee, really. I'll open the door for you.
Port Authority: [Success] I suppose you are correct. It won't hurt anything if I just let you on through.
1. Can I ask you some questions?
Port Authority: What information do you wish?
Port Authority: Can I help you?
1. Tell me about Korriban.
Port Authority: Well, this is Dreshdae... it's the only colony on the planet. Korriban is a Sith planet, well within their space, though it's not very well-inhabited. The Sith allow Czerka to conduct some mining here, and the company operates the starport... but otherwise the colony revolves around the local Sith academy.
1. Tell me about Czerka.
Port Authority: Czerka is one of the largest corporations in the Core... I'm surprised you haven't heard of it. They have interests in mining all over this sector.
Mission: Hmph! Wherever you find the Sith, Czerka isn't far away. Like granite slugs on a sky tower.
Zaalbar: More like a disease.
Port Authority: Korriban is actually the location of Czerka's headquarters for this sector. Most business here in the colony is conducted there.
2. Have you ever heard of a Star Map?
Port Authority: Err... doesn't your computer handle navigation? Beyond that, I really couldn't say.
3. What can you tell me about the Sith academy?
Port Authority: Unless you're one of the hopefuls who is trying to become a student there, I suggest you avoid it. The Sith are the law here and do as they please. It can be quite... dangerous.
After asking the mechanic about Korriban and why the Sith think it's special, or if he's ever heard of a Star Map:
4. What do you know about the Sith's excavations?
Port Authority: The ones on the surface? All I know is that only the Sith students go there, sorry.
2. I'll be on my way.
Port Authority: Enjoy your stay in Dreshdae.
The door to Dreshdae is now open.
Shaardan
At the corner of the corridor to the southeast you'll see the Sith apprentice Shaardan berating three prospective Sith students. As you approach, he speaks to you to ask how to teach them a lesson:
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Shaardan: No, that is the wrong answer. Again! You pathetic hopefuls can't possibly all be this stupid, can you?
Prospective Sith Student: P-please, Master Shaardan! Give us a chance! We'll do anything to get into the academy!
Shaardan: Hmph. I'm no master... yet... but I like the sound of that. Alright, one more question, though the lot of you are trying my patience. Alright. Let's say you become a Sith and I am your commanding officer. I give you an order to spare the life of an enemy. Do you do it?
Prospective Sith Student: Oh, of course, Shaardan! Anything you command us!
Prospective Sith Student: We would never oppose you!
Shaardan: No, no, no. *sigh* Do you honestly believe that the Sith are in need of such sniveling cowards? Mercy is a weakness. If your leader shows weakness, it is your duty to kill him and show true authority... true power. That is why the Sith are strong.
Shaardan: No, you don't understand. And you probably never will. You wouldn't survive five seconds in the academy... the other students would tear you apart! Bah! I can't be bothered with fools! Perhaps... I should... hmmm.
Shaardan: You! You there! You have the look of someone not quite as dense as these hopefuls. I require your aid for a moment.
Shaardan: You! Jedi! You're looking to get into the academy, are you not? Of course you are... why else would you be here?
Shaardan: Let me pose a question to you. These hopefuls will never survive in the academy. A lesson must be taught, here, but I am at a loss as to what form it should take.
Jolee: Well, if you can't think of anything cruel you really shouldn't be out here, young man, should you?
HK-47: Advisement: Evisceration works well. Electrocution and blunt trauma also work well, I understand.
Carth: Oh, this is rich.
Shaardan: I wasn't talking to you!
Shaardan: I'm thinking to spare them the effort of being killed and do it myself. Perhaps I shall turn their skin inside out? Or Force Lightning? It is a most impressive display. Or perhaps a bit of humiliation is in order? I could easily strip off their tunics and make them run through the colony. Or they could lose all control of their bodily functions... What do you think? I just can't seem to decide.
1. Why? What did they do?
2. You can't just kill them!
3. Why are you asking me?
Prospective Sith Student: We didn't do anything!! Please! Help us!!
Prospective Sith Student: Please! Help us!!
Prospective Sith Student: Please! Tell him to let us go, I beg you!!
Shaardan: Silence!
Shaardan: It's not what they did so much as what they didn't do... which is prove themselves worthy. I'm exhausted from dealing with their mewlings... so please decide for me, will you?
Shaardan: Of course I can kill them. The Sith can do whatever they like on Korriban, and frankly these worms rather deserve it. That's for you to decide, however.
Shaardan: Why not ask you? I'm rather exhausted from dealing with hopefuls like these, I can barely think straight. Besides... I find it fun. Come now, a decision please.
You move closest to the light side of the Force by telling him to let them go, then trying to persuade him using skill or the Force, and succeeding:
Points Gained: +2 1. Let them go. That's my decision.
Shaardan: Let them go? And what could possibly convince me to do that?
Points Gained: +2 1. [Persuade] They aren't worth your time.
Points Gained: +2 2. [Persuade] Killing them is wrong. You know that.
Points Gained: +2 3. [Force Persuade] You want to let them go.
Points Gained: +3 Shaardan: [Success] *sigh* I suppose not, but you're as boring as they are. Fine, fine... go on, all of you. Hopefully you've learned something, here.
Points Gained: +3 Shaardan: [Success] Ha ha ha ha! Now *that* has to be the funniest thing I've heard all day. Well, fine, whoever you are... since you've proven such a good sport, the boys can run off. I'm sure your little lesson will give them something to chew on.
Points Gained: +3 Shaardan: [Success] I... want to let them go. Yes, that's right. They're... not worth my time... My head... what was that? I feel like... hmph. Just... get out of here. All of you. I don't have time for this.
However, if you fail due to lack of skill then he kills them with Force Lightning:
1. [Persuade] They aren't worth your time.
2. [Persuade] Killing them is wrong. You know that.
3. [Force Persuade] You want to let them go.
Shaardan: [Failure] No, I think it's you who isn't worth my time. Them I prefer to kill. Just feel lucky I don't squish you while I'm at it.
Shaardan: [Failure] Now *that* has to be a first. Wrong, is it? Let me show you how wrong I think it is.
Shaardan: [Failure] Do you really think my mind is that weak? I'm practically insulted. Now instead of trying the easy way out, give me a real answer.
If you cannot dominate minds then after failing you should choose the only entirely neutral option remaining:
3. I think humiliation would be enough.
Shaardan: You do? Hmmm. Perhaps having a bunch of hopefuls soiling themselves would be somewhat amusing. Let's see, shall we?
Otherwise, if you told him to let them go then you can choose another neutral option:
4. Because I'll kill you if you don't.
Shaardan: Oh? My, but that is rather intrepid of you! I don't think I've had someone stand up to me like that in ages! You see, boys? *This* is the kind of backbone you need if you ever want a hope of becoming a Sith. Now get out of my sight.
The remaining options may result in no net Template:~ shift if neutral (40-60), otherwise you're likely to move closer to the opposite side to your current alignment (or simply closer to the dark side if you don't want to get involved from the start):
Points Gained: +2 4. Perhaps just... scare them a little.
5. No way. Leave me out of it.
5. Fine. Do whatever you like.
Points Gained: -2 Shaardan: Hmph. You're as pathetic as they are, it looks like. Bah! I can't be bothered. Get out of here, all of you! The sight of you makes me sick to my stomach!
You move closest to the dark side of the Force by telling him to kill them from the start:
2. Kill them, I don't care.
Juhani: Do not do this. Do not turn towards the dark side!
Points Gained: -4 Shaardan: My thoughts exactly. How lovely to encounter someone with such an agreeable disposition.
Lashowe
The corridor from the starport turns a corner to the northeast and goes down to a room where the Rodian weapons merchant Template:KotOR faces you behind a counter at the south end. There's a freighter crewman on the northwest side of the room, and a male citizen in the northwest corner:
Freighter Crewman
I'm just here on one of Czerka's transports. I don't have no business with you.
There isn't much to do in Dreshdae except have a drink until your ship's ready to go.
Most of the merchants head over to Czerka's headquarters if they want to do some trading.
Don't go near that Sith place. They won't let you in, and them Sith will probably shoot you before they look at you.
Those Sith are about. Probably even watching us in here. Don't bet they ain't.
Citizen
*Sigh* I can't wait to get back to the Core systems. This planet is dangerous with all these Sith wandering around.
I hear them Sith are doing some kind of digging up on the planet's surface. How weird is that?
Whatever you do, don't try and land a ship outside the colony. The Sith will destroy you without a second thought.
Have you heard what happened to Taris? I can't believe the Sith are powerful enough to do that.
Yeah, the Czerka cantina's the only place to go around here for any real fun.
Are you a smuggler? That's the only way we get some decent goods to buy in this sector.
I hear you arrived on that old smuggling ship... the Hawk, or something like that?
Are you new to Korriban?
You're not here to try and get into the Sith academy, are you? Most of the poor fools who try are killed by the Sith. It's horrible!
There are a lot of young folk who come here hoping to get admitted to the Sith academy here in Dreshdae. Few ever do.
This planet belongs to the Sith. They allow Czerka to run the starport and a few mines, but the Sith are the ones in control.
Lashowe and two other Sith apprentices stand in the northeast corner of the room, and she challenges you as you try to exit via the corridor to the southeast:
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Lashowe: Look here, my dear friends... we have a newcomer to our little colony. I don't believe I've seen this one before, have you?
Lashowe: Look here, my dear friends... we have a group of newcomers to our little colony. I don't believe I've seen any of them before, have you?
Lashowe: Look here, my dear friends... we have a newcomer to our little colony. A Jedi, no less. I don't believe I've seen this one before, have you?
Lashowe: Look here, my dear friends. We have some newcomers to the colony... led by a Jedi, no less. I don't believe I've seen any of them before, have you?
Sith Apprentice: I hate Jedi... and these fallen ones are worse! They always get into the academy, and they think they're better than the rest of us!
Canderous: You should turn around and move along, kid. You don't want the trouble we'd give you.
Carth: Great, just what we needed. Some punks come to steal our lunch credits.
Jolee: Well, if you'd seen us before, we wouldn't be newcomers, would we?
Lashowe: Ha-ha! Smart-mouthed newcomers, to boot.
Sith Apprentice: Looks pretty fresh to me, Lashowe.
Lashowe: That's what I thought. Well, stranger... I don't know whether you're aware of this or not, but here on Korriban the Sith do as they please. And we are Sith. Quite literally, whether you live or die depends upon our whim. What do you think of that, hmm?
1. I don't think there's any need for hostilities.
2. You can try to kill me. You'd fail, but you can try.
Lashowe: Oh, neither do I. I simply stated a fact. Do you know how many Sith there are in Dreshdae?
HK-47: Commentary: That's the way to tell the meatbags, master! Charging weapons, just in case. This should be fun!
Lashowe: Those are very brave words for such an insignificant person. Do you not realize how many Sith are here in Dreshdae?
Jolee: Twelve? No, wait, thirteen!
Canderous: Not enough to save your sorry self.
Carth: Is this a raffle? How many guesses do we get?
T3-M4: Beep-beep boop boop.
Canderous: Nice one, old man.
Juhani: Do not provoke them, Carth.
1. I think that was a rhetorical question. But nice guess, Teethree.
Jolee: Thank you. It takes effort to be properly irreverent at my age.
Sith Apprentice: Enough to crush this fool! Let's do it, Lashowe!
Sith Apprentice: Let me kill this one, Lashowe! Let me do it!
Lashowe: Now, now, let's not be hasty. Perhaps our friend here could yet offer up some amusement.
Otherwise:
3. I think that's a lot of responsibility for simple scum like you.
Canderous: You couldn't find your backside with both hands AND your friends'.
Lashowe: How precocious. I think this one tried to make a joke, don't you?
Sith Apprentice: I didn't think it was funny.
Lashowe: Neither did I. A brave face, perhaps, but I'm more interested in being amused at the moment, I think.
Lashowe: What do you say? Amuse us. Make us laugh, and we just might consider allowing you to live.
Unfortunately you can't call them out here and now (but have patience...). You can placate her by successfully making them laugh:
4. [Persuade] Err... okay. These two Mandalorians are out in the woods...
Dialog
Lashowe: Go on.
1. One of them collapses. He doesn't seem to be breathing and his eyes are glazed. The other Mandalorian takes out his communicator and contacts his commander.
Sith Apprentice: I've heard this one before, I think...
Lashowe: Quiet!
1. He gasps: "My partner has collapsed! I don't know what to do!" After a moment, the commander responds: "Calm down, I can help."
Lashowe: And then?
1. "First, let's make sure your partner is dead." There is a silence, then a blaster shot is heard. Back on the communicator, the Mandalorian says: "Okay, now what?"
Zaalbar: Ha ha ha! I like that one.
Carth: Cute. Maybe you should try juggling next time.
Canderous: It would be more realistic if the commander just shot them both.
Sith Apprentice: [Success] Hah! Too funny!
Sith Apprentice: [Failure] Heh! That's the oldest joke in the book.
Sith Apprentice: Ha ha ha! Good one!
Lashowe: Well, it certainly didn't amuse us, did it? Try again.
Lashowe: Yes, I suppose that wasn't too bad. Alright then, my friend... you've done as you were asked. Perhaps we will meet again.
Otherwise, you can only antagonize her before they leave:
Dialog
1. I'm not looking for trouble, but I'm not here to amuse you.
2. Be careful. You might be heading for more trouble than you can handle.
3. If you really want a fight just make the first move. It'll be your last.
Lashowe: Oh? I see. We'll just have to see about that, won't we?
Lashowe: What?!
Sith Apprentice: Ha ha! Looks like this one's not afraid of you at all, Lashowe.
Sith Apprentice: Heh... ha ha! I think someone just stood up to you, Lashowe.
Lashowe: Are you going to let us be insulted?!
Lashowe: Shut up, fool! Unless you want to be next!
Sith Apprentice: Oh, get over yourself already. I'm tired of this.
Sith Apprentice: Yeah? Anytime!
Sith Apprentice: Yeah, this one's got some backbone, at least. Let's go.
Sith Apprentice: Stop it, this is boring. Let's just go back to the academy.
Lashowe: Fine. I'll deal with *you* later.
Lashowe: Fine, we'll go. As for you... I'll find you later. Trust me on that.
This failed attempt at sarcasm will earn the disapproval of the darker members of your party:
5. Please don't hurt me! I don't want a fight!
Sith Apprentice: Ahhh, I hate this kind of whining. Do they always have to beg for mercy?
HK-47: Commentary: Ohhh, master. I am so disappointed in you right now. No, don't look at me.
Canderous: Feh...
Sith Apprentice: Yeah, let's get out of here.
Lashowe: Very well, boys. I'm sure we can find something more exciting than these... dead fish. Let's go.
Enter the Sith Academy
You don't need to do anything before exiting Dreshdae and speaking to the guard at the Template:~ entrance on the surface of Korriban, but you can ask the Czerka representative in the store about entering the Sith academy, although the prospective Sith male and Tw'lek female in the store and by the exit respectively are better informed.
Czerka Store
Leave the room via the corridor to the southeast. Just beyond the exit on the right is the entrance to the Czerka store. A Czerka representative stands behind a counter facing you as you enter:
Zaalbar: You make our freedom sound like a tragedy.
Mission: Yeah, I sure bet the Wookiees would hate to see ya go.
Czerka Representative: Ah, well. What can you do? Sorry... was there something you needed?
Czerka Representative: I see you got one of your own early. May as well, while you can. Now then... was there something I could do for you?
Czerka Representative: Well, certainly. Now they are doomed to remain savages forever... or possibly become extinct. Very sad. Now then... was there something you needed?
Czerka Representative: Tsk. I suppose you've heard about the destruction of Taris, yes? Awful business, that. Czerka lost a fortune there, not that the Sith care.
1. What does Czerka do here on Korriban?
Czerka Representative: We do some mining here and are responsible for local shipping and support of the Sith on Korriban. Our starport is mostly just freighters and such, but we do get many travelers that come here to learn from the Sith.
Czerka Representative: I must say... Czerka is in need of droids right now. That's a mighty fine-looking one you have there...
HK-47: Objection: This unit is not for sale, meatbag.
T3-M4: *angry mechanical spluttering*
Czerka Representative: Errr... yes, of course, no offense meant. Heh. Touchy, isn't it?
Czerka Representative: This office is actually our administrative headquarters for this region. Rather inauspicious, isn't it? We offer good prices here to those traders that keep the colony supplied. If you're in need of anything, this is the place to come.
2. Czerka works with the Sith?
Czerka Representative: Well why not? This is Sith space now, and the company has to survive regardless of who is in charge. The Republic, the Sith, eh... the economy has to keep going.
Zaalbar: Profit at any cost... just like on my world.
Czerka Representative: I'm not sure what your pet is muttering, but keep a restraining collar on it. It won't last long if it gets loose.
Czerka Representative: Now, was there something else?
1. Can I see what you have to offer?
Czerka Representative: You certainly can. Allow me to punch up our stock.
Czerka Representative: There truly isn't much to tell, citizen. Dreshdae was established by the Sith, and we arrived to take advantage of some of the planet's mineral wealth. The only thing that's really unusual about Dreshdae, I suppose, is that the Sith built their academy on the east side of the colony. You don't find those just anywhere.
2. What do you know about the Sith academy?
Czerka Representative: Not much. The Sith are a rather secretive lot, and they don't allow many into the academy. I hear they claim that Korriban was inhabited long ago by other Sith.
Mission: That would explain why this place is so creepy. This whole planet makes my head-tails twitch!
Czerka Representative: But no one truly knows if that's true. The planet is certainly uninhabited outside of Dreshdae and always has been.
1. Who is allowed in the academy?
Czerka Representative: Only prospective students. We get many who come here each year, hoping to get picked. Many are simply considered too weak, I'm afraid. I understand there is one main person amongst the Sith who decides which students are worthy... Yuthura Ban, I believe her name is.
1. Where do I find this Yuthura?
Czerka Representative: Other than in the academy itself, I'm sorry, I don't know.
Enter the Sith Academy In order to get inside the Sith academy in Dreshdae, you will have to be approved by one of the Sith as a worthy "hopeful". The one who does the deciding is a Twi'lek by the name of Yuthura Ban, apparently.
You can also ask if he ever heard of a Star Map:
Dialog
2. Have you ever heard of a Star Map?
Czerka Representative: A Star Map? We sell navigational components, if that's what you mean.
1. No, I mean as in old ruins.
Czerka Representative: Well... the Sith have some old ruins that interest them up on the surface of the planet. If this map of yours is there, however, they've said nothing about it.
2. How can one reach the ruins on the surface?
Czerka Representative: Czerka sends freighters to the surface every now and again to ferry artifacts to the Core. The men are not allowed out of their ships, however, as only Sith are allowed on the surface. Beyond that I really can't say.
1. [Persuade] Can't say or don't know?
Czerka Representative: [Failure] Does it matter? I don't intend to speak of it, regardless.
You'll need to be persuasive to get him to tell you all he knows:
1. [Persuade] Can't say or don't know?
2. [Force Persuade] It is very important that you tell me what you know.
Dialog
Czerka Representative: [Success] Well... all I know is that they call the site the Valley of the Dark Lords. Apparently, there are Sith Lords of old buried in tombs there.
Czerka Representative: [Success] They... they call the site the Valley of the Dark Lords. Ancient Sith are buried in tombs there, along with many artifacts of old... some of great power, apparently.
Czerka Representative: I don't know anything else. Neither will you, I'm sure... only the Sith students are allowed access to the site.
3. I'll be going.
Czerka Representative: Do come again.
Star Map: Korriban It seems that only the Sith of the local monastery have access to the ruins on the surface. If you are going to reach them and search for the Star Map it will have to be through the monastery.
The prospective Sith male standing in the northeast corner can also tell you how someone gets into the academy, as well as where you can find Yuthura Ban:
Dialog
Prospective Sith: Something you need?
1. Who are you?
2. Can I ask you some questions?
Prospective Sith: Nobody you need to know. I'm just here to try to get into the Sith academy.
Prospective Sith: Look, I'll answer questions if a Sith puts them to me, but not otherwise.
1. What do you mean?
Prospective Sith: I mean I'm here to get into the academy, and I'll do whatever it takes to succeed.
1. Why would you want to get into the academy?
Prospective Sith: Why? Why?! That's a really dumb question. To become a Sith, of course! To wield the greatest power in the galaxy!
2. Why not join the Jedi?
Prospective Sith: Hah! They're weaklings not worth anyone's attention! It's the Sith that are going to conquer the galaxy, after all.
3. What do you think your chances are?
Prospective Sith: I don't know. I've been here for a few days now, and the Sith still haven't paid me any attention. I suppose I should consider myself lucky. I've heard of some of the prospects getting killed. Still... it's all a test. I'll just have to be strong!
4. How does someone get into the academy?
Prospective Sith: Well... you have to impress one of the Sith. The final decision rests with Yuthura Ban, however. She's the one who decides exactly which of us get into the academy or not. I've been hanging out hoping she'll come by and notice me, to be honest.
1. Where is this Yuthura Ban?
Prospective Sith: Usually she's in the academy, but sometimes she comes out into the colony to look for prospects. If she's in the colony, she can usually be found in the cantina, but not always. She's one of the most powerful Sith in the academy, I hear.
3. I'll be on my way.
Prospective Sith: Yeah, go on.
Prospective Sith: May the Force serve you well.
Enter the Sith Academy In order to get inside the Sith academy in Dreshdae, you will have to be approved by one of the Sith as a worthy "hopeful". The one who does the deciding of which hopefuls make it is a Twi'lek Sith Master by the name of Yuthura Ban. She can reportedly be sometimes found in colony's cantina... you should check there.
He stands with a Twi'lek female citizen, while a less informative prospective Sith, another Twi'lek female, stands in the southeast corner:
Citizen
I can't wait to get back to the Core systems. This planet is dangerous with all those Sith wandering around.
I hear them Sith are doing some kind of digging up on the planet's surface. How weird is that?
Whatever you do, don't try and land a ship outside of the colony. The Sith will destroy you without a second thought.
Have you heard what happened to Taris? I can't believe the Sith are powerful enough to do that.
The Czerka cantina's the only place to go around here for any real fun.
Are you a smuggler? That's the only way we get some decent goods to buy in this sector.
I hear you arrived on that old smuggling ship... the Hawk, or something like that?
Are you new to Korriban?
You're not here to try and get into the Sith academy, are you? Most of the poor fools who try are killed by the Sith. It's horrible!
There are a lot of young folk who come here hoping to get admitted to the Sith academy here in Dreshdae. Few ever do.
This planet belongs to the Sith. They allow Czerka to run the starport and a few mines, but the Sith are the ones in control.
The kolto reserves are all gone. That means the casualties in this war are going to become horrifying!
I bet the Republic is responsible for the loss of the kolto on Manaan. Yes they...they just want to keep it out of the hands of the Sith, I'm sure of it.
Have you heard? The kolto on Manaan has been poisoned... completely ruined. That's terrible news with the war still underway.
I hear the Sith in the academy are fighting each other. Hope they don't blow it up around themselves, or the colony will go with them!
There's some kind of power struggle going on at the Sith academy, I hear. Nothing unusual for those Sith, I guess.
I suppose you've heard? The heads of the Sith academy have disappeared. Something is going on, I'm sure of it.
Another Czerka guard stands in the back room to the southwest.
Cantina
Another male citizen wanders between the Czerka store and the cantina, the entrance to which is on the left down at the southeast end of the corridor. The Rodian Lurze Kesh stands to the left of this entrance by the cantina sign:
The Drunk Side
The Rodian Mika Dorin manages the cantina from behind the bar down its center:
Dialog
Mika Dorin: Greetings, sentient. You are the owner of the Ebon Hawk, yes? Or its latest owner, at least. I am honored to meet you. I am Mika Dorin, manager of this establishment. Is there something you are needing, sentient? The owner of the Ebon Hawk is always welcome in the Dresdae Cantina.
1. You know something about the Ebon Hawk?
1. What do you know about the Ebon Hawk?
Mika Dorin: Only what I hear from rumors, sentient. The Hawk has been a frequent visitor to Korriban in the past, though often with a different owner. In all fairness, I should tell you that many of the past owners were suspected of being smugglers, slavers and pirates. It was even whispered that some worked for the Exchange. But I always found the Hawk's owners to be excellent citizens of fine character. The kind of people I prefer to do business with. Much better than the Sith, at least.
3. No, nothing.
3. That's all for now.
Mika Dorin: As you desire, sentient.
He can answer some questions, including if he knows anything about a Star Map on Korriban:
Dialog
Mika Dorin: Welcome again, sentient. It is always a pleasure to serve the owner of the Ebon Hawk... it reminds me of old times. Is there something you are needing now?
2. Just some questions answered.
Mika Dorin: What would you like to know, sentient?
2. Anything interesting going on here?
Mika Dorin: This cantina has been provided by the Czerka Corporation, and it is a quiet place. This is as I prefer it. Elsewhere in Dreshdae it is not always safe or quiet. Dreshdae is run as the Sith wish. The Sith are not always pleasant in their dealings with others. If I had a say, I would prefer they and their academy were not present here. But I do not.
1. What do you know about the Sith academy?
Mika Dorin: The Sith built their academy here to train students. Many go to train there, though I know not why. Most are not permitted to train and many die in their attempt to be admitted. Many of their students and sometimes the Sith, themselves, come to my cantina. Look around and you will see them. I have little choice as to their presence. Is there anything else you are needing from me?
3. Do you know anything about a Star Map on Korriban?
Mika Dorin: Could you be more specific, sentient? What manner of Star Map do you seek?
1. The very old kind. Perhaps you know of some ruins on Korriban?
1. The very old kind. Perhaps the Sith's excavations involve something like it?
Mika Dorin: There is a place on the surface of this planet called the Valley of the Dark Lords, I believe, where the Sith dig amongst such ruins. Perhaps what you seek is there.
Mika Dorin: It may be possible, sentient. The only artifacts I have ever heard mentioned are in relation to the Sith and their Valley of the Dark Lords.
Star Map: Korriban You have heard mention that the Sith are performing excavations on the surface of Korriban in a place they call the "Valley of the Dark Lords". This valley contains ancient ruins and seems to be the most likely location to find the Star Map, although how one might reach it is unknown.
Dialog
3. What can you tell me about the Sith's excavations?
Mika Dorin: Very little. None are allowed in their ruins other than the Sith themselves, as I understand it.
1. Surely there must be some way to go there.
Mika Dorin: I am afraid not. The Sith have a passage that leads to their valley from within their monastery, but only they may use it.
There are also two pilots standing on the northwest side. The elder on the right can be asked about the Sith excavations:
Dialog
Pilot: Greetings, friend. Fellow pilot, are you? Wouldn't mind taking a spin in the Ebon Hawk, myself. Sleek ship, that one.
3. Well, forget it. The Hawk's my ship.
Pilot: I never said it wasn't. Just would be nice to fly something with a bit of thrust, for once.
1. Does everyone here know about the Ebon Hawk?
Pilot: In a small colony like this, everyone knows everyone's business.
Pilot: It's better than thinking too much about all the Sith lurking about, here. The Hawk's been in and out of here for ages. An out-of-the-way starport is a good place for, uh... privateers. Not saying you are one.
2. What kind of ship do you pilot?
1. And what if I am?
2. I'm not a smuggler, if that's what you mean.
3. How about you mind your own business?
Pilot: Oh, just a boring freighter. We've had some pretty steady work here, though, since the Sith started their excavations up on the surface.
Pilot: Wouldn't make any difference to me. Just wish I had a ship like that, myself. Business is steady here with the Sith, but it's a boring haul.
Pilot: Sorry. Hard not to be interested. All we get to do is freighter work, though the Sith certainly provide a lot of that.
Pilot: In case you're forgetting, partner, they don't exactly want us talking about their business.
Pilot: Ah, who cares about them? I've seen some of those things they're digging up in those ruins in the valley. Pretty creepy, if you ask me.
1. What have they been digging up?
Pilot: Weird artifacts. Looks like alien stuff. Maybe aliens lived on Korriban a long time ago, who knows?
Pilot: Don't be stupid. I was talking to one of those Sith and he said there are tombs there dating back to when the Sith were here in ancient times.
Pilot: There were Sith here in ancient times? Sounds like he was feeding you a line. Korriban's only been settled for a short time.
Pilot: So says you. He said that the planet was settled by the Sith a long time ago, and then they all left or something. Those tombs are really important to them.
Pilot: Tombs, hey? That makes the stuff they send us even creepier. Wish I didn't have to haul it around.
1. Where do you take these things?
Pilot: We used to haul everything to Taris, and the Sith would take it off our hands there. Not sure where we'll be bringing it now.
2. Do you have any of these artifacts, now?
Pilot: No. We're not due for another shipment for at least another week.
2. How would one get to these excavations, exactly?
Pilot: It's in a valley on the surface, beyond some mountains to the east. No land route... that's why they have us fly in.
Pilot: Shows what you know. The academy has a route through the mountain... that's how all their students get to the excavation site.
Pilot: Well, regardless, the Sith don't let anybody near that valley. Even when we land, they watch us like a Drayberian hawk and want us gone quickly.
Star Map: Korriban You have heard that there are ancient ruins of unknown origin located on the surface of Korriban. This would be a likely place to start looking for the Star Map, so finding out more about these ruins is a good idea.
Dialog
1. So no one could sneak into the valley by ship?
Pilot: Not a chance. You'd be better off sneaking through the academy, if you wanted to go to the valley.
Pilot: Hah! Now that'd be a sight to see.
3. I'll be going.
Pilot: Sure thing. Good flying, friend.
Star Map: Korriban It seems that only the Sith of the local monastery have access to the ruins on the surface. If you are going to reach them and search for the Star Map it will have to be through the monastery.
Pilot: Nice to see you again. Hold onto that Hawk... it'll do well by you.
The younger bearded pilot on the left is less talkative:
Pilot
You own the Ebon Hawk, don't you? Wish I could fly a bird like that.
Our ship will be ready soon. Then it's off to Coruscant for a week or so.
A Rodian and an informed citizen stand in the southwest corner:
Rodian
I must be on my way, sentient. My ship leaves very soon.
If you are wise, you will avoid the Sith on this planet, sentient. They do as they wish and many are killed without regret.
Taris has been destroyed. This portends ill for the future, sentient.
There is a building called the cantina which is a place of recreation.
Many sentients come to this planet to attempt to enter the Sith academy. I understand most die in the process. How unfortunate.
I have only recently come to this planet, myself. My apologies if I cannot help you.
This planet is controlled by the Sith. They are the supreme law here, and I suggest you be wary of them.
I must go to the office of the Czerka company. That is where business is transacted.
The Rodian Template:~ player Toll Apkar stands by a table in the southeast corner:
Dialog
Toll Apkar: Greetings, sentient. Are you willing to engage in a hand of Pazaak? I am afraid there are few takers on Korriban... it would be good to have a little fun, for once.
Toll Apkar: Greetings once again. Might you have a Pazaak deck? I would be most interested in some idle entertainment, sentient.
1. Who are you?
1. Who are you again?
Toll Apkar: I am known as Toll Apkar. If you must know, I am quite proficient at Pazaak. I would not wish to begin a game under false pretenses.
2. I want to ask you some questions.
Toll Apkar: There are others here to answer your questions, sentient. To be honest, if we are not going to engage in some entertaining sport, I would rather be alone.
3. I want to play Pazaak, but I don't have a deck.
2. I don't have a deck yet.
4. Goodbye.
3. Sorry, not interested right now.
Toll Apkar: I see. I apologize, but I do not have a spare. Should you ever acquire a deck, do come and see me.
Toll Apkar: You still don't have a deck? Then why are you bothering me? Until you get a deck we have nothing to discuss.
Toll Apkar: Come back anytime, sentient. I'm always willing to play.
If you don't have a deck, you'll need to get one on another planet before returning.
Korriban
Beyond the cantina at the southeast end of the corridor is the exit from Dreshdae at the southeast end of the corridor. Outside is the Template:~ on the surface of Korriban.
To the right of the entrance to the cantina stand a prospective Sith Twi'lek female and human male. The female can tell you how someone gets into the academy, as well as where you can find Yuthura Ban:
Dialog
Prospective Sith: What do you want?
1. Who are you?
2. Can I ask you some questions?
Prospective Sith: I'm trying to get into the Sith academy. Around here they call us 'hopefuls'.
Prospective Sith: There's not much I could tell you. Unless you're a hopeful... are you?
1. What do you mean?
Prospective Sith: There are people who come here all the time to try to get into the Sith academy. I'm one of them.
1. Why would you want to get into the academy?
Prospective Sith: Well... that's the only way to become a Sith, isn't it? In the academy you learn to use the Force.
2. Why not join the Jedi?
Prospective Sith: After the Sith conquer the galaxy there aren't going to be any more Jedi, are there? I guess I'd rather join the winning side.
3. What do you think your chances are?
Prospective Sith: I thought they were good... but I've been here for days, now, and I haven't drawn any attention at all. I suppose that might be good, I don't know. Some of the 'attention' the Sith have shown to other hopefuls has been pretty... deadly.
4. How does someone get into the academy?
Prospective Sith: *sigh* I wish I knew, to tell you the truth. You have to impress one of the Sith, I guess. Either way, it's Yuthura Ban who makes the final decision. She's a Twi'lek Sith master, I hear. Very high rank. She's the one who decides which hopefuls make it and which ones don't.
1. Where is this Yuthura Ban?
Prospective Sith: I really couldn't say. I hear that sometimes she comes out into the colony to drink at the cantina, though, but I guess she could be anywhere.
3. I'll be on my way.
Prospective Sith: Alright. Goodbye.
Enter the Sith Academy In order to get inside the Sith academy in Dreshdae, you will have to be approved by one of the Sith as a worthy "hopeful". The one who does the deciding of which hopefuls make it is a Twi'lek Sith Master by the name of Yuthura Ban. She can reportedly be sometimes found in colony's cantina... you should check there.
The male is less informative:
Prospective Sith
I've had two friends killed by the Sith already. It must be some kind of test... I'll survive and make it into the academy, I know it!
You'd better be careful around some of those Sith. They'll eliminate any prospects just to remove a potential future threat!
Do you know where I can find Yuthura Ban? I understand she's the one who determines if you are accepted into the academy or not.
Can you imagine if I actually became a Sith? The power I would have! I could do anything!!
When one of the Sith thinks you're ready for the academy, he gives you a medallion. I wish I had one of those...
If you're looking to get into the academy, you're going to have a tough time. There's lots of us here trying to get accepted.
You need to exit Dreshdae and speak to the the Template:KotOR guard at its entrance before returning here to gain entry.
Sith Medallion
Once you've done so, the Twi'lek Sith Master Template:KotOR appears in the northeast corner of the cantina. Although she can be persuaded to let you enter the academy, it's better to acquire a Sith Medallion first. Four Sith thugs also appear outside the Czerka store, and their leader will challenge you as you approach:
Dialog
Sith Thug Leader: What's this? Looks like we found ourselves a bit of sport, my friends.
Mission: Ever notice how the Sith always act tough when they're in groups? Nothing but scum if you ask me!
Sith Thug: This is good: I want to celebrate my acceptance into the academy!
Sith Thug Leader: Me too. So how about it, chump? Ready to die? I'm eager to blow off some steam after those tests.
1. I don't want to pick a fight here.
Sith Thug Leader: But we do, isn't it obvious?
If you say you don't want to pick a fight here, you can move closer to the light side of the Force and receive experience for successfully persuading them to leave you alone:
1. [Persuade] I'm trying to be reasonable... but if you keep pushing me you'll regret it.
3. [Persuade/Bribe] Here... here's 100 credits. Buy a drink to celebrate, instead.
Points Gained: +4 Sith Thug: [Success] Come on, man, let's just leave these losers alone.
Sith Thug Leader: Yeah, it does. Okay, you're off the hook. Let's go, guys.
Credits Lost: 100
Received:
200 Persuaded Sith thugs to leave you alone
If you try to bribe them and fail, you still move closer to the light side of the Force; you don't if your response is more threatening, but no experience is received for successfully intimidating them:
2. Are you sure you want to die?
Dialog
Sith Thug: Hey! I think that was a threat!
Sith Thug Leader: That's pretty funny. Why should we be scared of you?
3. [Persuade] Because I'm not a snot-nosed punk who's biting off more than he can chew.
Dialog
Sith Thug: [Success] Uhhh... this one doesn't look like a pushover, you know. Maybe we should reconsider...
Sith Thug Leader: Yeah, okay. Just keep out of our way next time, you.
If you don't bother to persuade them, fail or use the Force, then they engage you in combat:
Dialog
3. Bring it on!
1. Take another step and I'll show you.
Sith Thug: Looks like we got us a winner!
Sith Thug Leader: You know it. Let's enjoy this!
Canderous: I know I will!
1. [Persuade] I'm trying to be reasonable... but if you keep pushing me you'll regret it.
3. [Persuade/Bribe] Here... here's 100 credits. Buy a drink to celebrate, instead.
Sith Thug: [Failure] I hate whining! Let's shut them up!
Points Gained: +4 Sith Thug Leader: [Failure] What do you say, guys? Do we want a drink or not?
Sith Thug Leader: I'm all for that! Come on!
Sith Thug: I say we take the creds off their bodies. Then get a drink.
Sith Thug Leader: Hey! Good plan!
2. Because I've killed plenty of Sith before now. Run along, boys.
3. [Persuade] Because I'm not a snot-nosed punk who's biting off more than he can chew.
Sith Thug: Hey! This one has killed Sith?!
Sith Thug Leader: [Failure] Okay, I've heard just about enough out of you. Get them!
Sith Thug Leader: You've picked the wrong place to say that. We'll score big points for bringing in your body, I'm sure!
Canderous: Bring it on!
2. [Force Persuade] You don't want to fight me.
Sith Thug Leader: [Success] Yeah... I don't want to fight you.
Sith Thug: Hey! That... that's a Jedi trick!
Sith Thug Leader: What?! You... you won't get away with this!!
Killing them results in more experience received at level < 16, but if this is a persuasive light side character's first encounter with multiple Force users then it may be better to avoid it.
This medallion is clearly marked with the insignia of the Sith, and otherwise consists of a shiny black onyx-like material. It is unlikely to be very valuable, but is quite distinctive.
If you return to the room to the northwest then you'll see a lone Sith apprentice besetting two prospective Sith at its southwest exit:
Dialog
Sith Apprentice: Ha ha! Once you become a Sith, you can do anything! You can feel the power coursing through you! None of you fools can compare to me!!
Prospective Sith: P-please, friend... we are pleased at your success, but...
Sith Apprentice: Pleased?! You're jealous! You're jealous of my power! You think you deserve this medallion, don't you? Well, let's just see!!
He drains the life from the Rodian on the right before turning his attention to the Twi'lek female on the left:
Sith Apprentice: Ha ha ha! See?! I have the power to do anything!
Prospective Sith: Somebody help me!! Please!!
Sith Apprentice: Sniveling fool! Like you would ever belong beside me in the academy! I'd rather kill you now and save us the trouble!
He notices you:
Sith Apprentice: What's this? It seems I have an audience. Look, Jedi... just keep walking, unless you want some of the same.
Sith Apprentice: What's this? It seems I have an audience. Look, human... just keep walking, unless you want some of the same.
Points Gained: +2 1. Sorry, but I'm not going to let you kill that woman.
2. Yeah? Let's see how tough you are, then.
Points Gained: -2 3. Do what you want. It has nothing to do with me.
Sith Apprentice: You can't stop me! You first, human, and then she dies!!
Sith Apprentice: I am a Sith, now! My power is supreme! Prepare to die, ha ha!!
Sith Apprentice: Yeah? Well I just decided that Jedi make much better sport than anyone else here. Oh, this should be entertaining.
Sith Apprentice: Oh, yeah? Well I just decided I don't need any witnesses. You look like a fun challenge, anyway, so this should be interesting!
The surviving prospect runs away as the apprentice engages in combat:
Once you've acquired a medallion, speak to the prospective Sith male in the Czerka store and the prospective Sith Twi'lek female by the exit from Dreshdaebefore entering the academy:
Dialog
Prospective Sith: Hey! You've got one of the medallions!
Prospective Sith: You... you have a medallion!
3. It's mine and you're not getting it.
4. Get out of my way.
5. I'll be on my way.
Prospective Sith: If I thought I could take it... ahhh, no, never mind. Just go on and quit lording it over me, will you?
Prospective Sith: I doubt I could take it from you if I tried. Good luck in your training, I suppose.
Prospective Sith: Oh... uh, yes of course.
Prospective Sith: Oh... yes. Sorry.
Prospective Sith: May the Force serve you well.
Otherwise, you can ask what that means:
Dialog
1. So? What does that mean?
Prospective Sith: What does that mean? It means that you've been accepted into the academy. All you have to do is bring that to Yuthura Ban in the cantina. Didn't the Sith who gave you that tell you?
Prospective Sith: Why would you ask that? The Sith who gave you that must have mentioned that it represented your acceptance. All you have to do is bring it to Yuthura Ban at the cantina and you're in!
Enter the Sith Academy You have acquired one of the Sith medallions. Presenting this to the Sith Master Yuthura Ban might prove that you are worthy of entering the Sith academy here on Korriban. She can be found in the colony's cantina.
Dialog
2. That's right. Got a problem with that?
Prospective Sith: No. You're very lucky, that's all I meant.
Prospective Sith: N-no, of course not! I wish I was as lucky as you, that's all.
1. So? What does that mean?
2. That's right. Got a problem with that?
Prospective Sith: Got any advice for someone who's trying to be worthy of admittance?
Prospective Sith: Might you have any advice for me? How did you obtain it?
1. Forget it. You'll never be worthy.
2. You just have to keep trying, I guess.
Prospective Sith: Oh really? What do you know, anyway? Get away from me.
Prospective Sith: I see. Well, keep your secrets to yourself, then. I'll find a way.
Prospective Sith: Hmph. Fine. Keep your secrets to yourself. See if I care.
Prospective Sith: So you're not going to tell me. *sigh* I suppose I really didn't expect you to.
Say you didn't get it in the normal way for a chance to alter your alignment:
Dialog
3. Let's just say I didn't get this in the normal way.
Prospective Sith: Oh? So... so there's some secret to it after all? I *knew* it! Please, please tell me what I have to do! I'll do anything!
Prospective Sith: So there *is* a secret to it. I knew there had to be! Would you tell me what it is? I'll do anything to know!
1. [Persuade] You don't want to go through the academy. Trust me. Go home.
Carth: Well, too bad that's exactly where we're headed.
Carth: Too bad that's exactly where we're headed.
Prospective Sith: [Failure] You just want one less competitor, right? Well, we'll see about that.
Prospective Sith: [Failure] My family couldn't talk me out of this, and you sure aren't going to. Thanks anyway.
2. [Persuade/Lie] You have to attack one of the Sith for it.
Prospective Sith: [Failure] That would be suicide. Trying to kill off the competition, huh? 'Thanks' for the tip.
Prospective Sith: [Failure] That sounds like it would be suicide. You are obviously lying to me.
3. [Persuade/Lie] You must show your bravery by jumping in the chasm.
Jolee: If a Sith told you to go jump off a cliff, would you?
Juhani: You should not do this. Taking advantage, even of a Sith, leads to the dark side.
Prospective Sith: [Failure] Right. Do I look like I was born yesterday? Get lost.
Prospective Sith: [Failure] Jump in the chasm? Do I look like an idiot? No thanks.
5. Forget it. I'll be going, now.
Prospective Sith: Hmph. Fine. Keep your secrets to yourself. See if I care.
Prospective Sith: So you're not going to tell me. *sigh* I suppose I really didn't expect you to.
If you speak again:
Prospective Sith: Look, you've already got your ticket into the academy... there's no need to gloat, is there?
Prospective Sith: So you're already part of the academy. I am unimpressed.
You need to successfully persuade them to leave:
1. [Persuade] You don't want to go through the academy. Trust me. Go home.
Carth: Well, too bad that's exactly where we're headed.
Carth: Too bad that's exactly where we're headed.
Points Gained: +2 Prospective Sith: [Success] I... but, ugh... I guess you're right. If I can't even figure this out, what hope do I have? *sigh* I guess this is for the best. Maybe it's time to take up dew farming.
Points Gained: +2 Prospective Sith: [Success] I... but... oh, you're right. It's hopeless. *sigh* I... I guess I should go home. Perhaps I could get a job at the droid shop...
3. [Persuade/Lie] You must show your bravery by jumping in the chasm.
Jolee: If a Sith told you to go jump off a cliff, would you?
Juhani: You should not do this. Taking advantage, even of a Sith, leads to the dark side.
Points Gained: -4 Prospective Sith: [Success] R-really? That... that sounds like it's, heh, very dangerous. You survived it, though... maybe it isn't so bad...
Points Gained: -4 Prospective Sith: [Success] R-really? *gulp!* That... that sounds like it's very dangerous. You survived it, though... maybe it isn't so bad...
2. [Persuade/Lie] You have to attack one of the Sith for it.
Points Gained: -2 Prospective Sith: [Success] That doesn't really sound so easy. I guess it's to prove how brave you are, right? They won't actually kill you? Hm. I guess I'll have to find out...
Points Gained: -2 Prospective Sith: [Success] Oh. I'm not much of a combatant... but I guess you have to be brave if you're going to get into the Sith, right? I'll... have to think about it.
4. [Persuade] Take it from one of the other students, of course.
Points Gained: -2 Prospective Sith: [Success] Hey! Why didn't I think of that? Hmmm... you look a bit too tough for me. I'll go and find someone a bit easier. Thanks a lot!
Points Gained: -2 Prospective Sith: [Success] Hmm... I suppose that might work. A newly accepted student wouldn't have all the powers of the other Sith, would they? Thank you!
Otherwise, if you can still speak to them after entering the academy:
Prospective Sith: Uhh... greetings. You wouldn't happen to be looking for a prospect for the academy, would you?
Prospective Sith: You... are one of the Sith from the academy, yes? Would you happen to be looking for new prospects?
There should be nothing left to do but present the medallion to Yuthura Ban.
Yuthura Ban
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Unfinished Business
Speak to the Rodian Lurze Kesh outside the cantina to learn about some unfinished business involving the Ebon Hawk:
Dialog
Lurze Kesh: You there, human... you are the one flying the Ebon Hawk now? I saw you disembarking earlier.
1. Who wants to know?
2. Yes, the Ebon Hawk is my ship.
3. I don't have time to talk.
Lurze Kesh: Name's Lurze, not that it's important. I don't know you and you don't know me. What's important is that we've been waiting for this shipment for a month, now.
Lurze Kesh: Is that so? Well, you can tell Davik that my people are spitting plasma over this. We've been waiting for this shipment for a month, now.
Lurze Kesh: Whoa, now! You're just going to have to make a little time, human. We've been waiting for this shipment for over a month.
Lurze Kesh: I suppose we should be grateful that the shipment survived Taris at all, though, right? Anyway... hand it over and let's finish this.
1. Hand what over? What are you talking about?
2. You obviously have me mistaken for someone else.
3. I'm no smuggler, if that's what you're implying.
Lurze Kesh: Wait a minute... don't you work for Davik? Just how is it you happen to be flying the Ebon Hawk, anyway?
3. Look, I don't want any trouble, okay?
Lurze Kesh: I'm not here to give you any trouble, human. The people I represent and Davik had an arrangement... I just want to know what the status of it is.
1. Davik's dead, I presume. I stole the Ebon Hawk from him.
2. What business is it of yours? The Ebon Hawk is mine, now.
2. There is no arrangement. The Ebon Hawk belongs to me, now.
3. I'm sure we could work out something, if you're interested.
Lurze Kesh: Well, when a planet explodes, you've got to expect a few changes. Davik's dead, hey? Maybe you can still help me with something.
Lurze Kesh: Fair enough. To be honest, I don't really care what happened to Davik or how you got the ship. I'm interested in something else.
Lurze Kesh: We had arranged for several kilograms of spice to be shipped to us here aboard the Ebon Hawk. Perhaps Davik left it on board? I suspect if it is, it would be in the container we gave him. Locked and requiring a code. Might you have seen such a thing, human?
3. I don't want to get involved in this.
4. There's nothing like that on the ship.
Lurze Kesh: Are you sure? The people I represent could make it well worth your while.
2. I said I didn't want to get involved.
Lurze Kesh: That is unfortunate. The people I represent will be... displeased. They've already lost their interests on Taris, after all. But it is your choice, human. Pray that no-one takes your refusal personally.
Unfinished Business You encountered an alien by the name of Lurze who wanted some spice that was apparently put on the ship by Davik in order to be smuggled to him. You have refused to get involved, however, and Lurze left you alone... although he did comment that his employers might not be happy about this.
Otherwise:
Dialog
1. I may have. How much is it worth to you?
1. How well worth my while?
Lurze Kesh: One thousand credits... and perhaps more, if you're interested. What do you say to that?
1. And if I refuse?
Lurze Kesh: My employers would be disappointed, no doubt. Have you another use for the spice, human? Consider carefully.
2. I could take a look for it.
3. Fine. I'll take a look for your container.
Lurze Kesh: Excellent. Set the code on the container to "Red-47". When you get the spice, bring it to me here... I'll wait for you.
Unfinished Business You have encountered an alien by the name of Lurze who mentions that there is a container on board the Ebon Hawk filled with spice that Davik had agreed to bring him. You have agreed to return to Lurze with the spice, and he has provided you with the security code: "Red-47".
If you return without the spice, you have another opportunity to tell him you don't want to get involved in this:
Dialog
Lurze Kesh: There you are. Do you have the spice, human?
3. I couldn't find your container.
Lurze Kesh: No? Could you be persuaded to continue looking for it? The spice it carries is most eagerly awaited by my employers.
1. Not yet, but I'll look for it.
1. I'll try looking again.
2. I've decided I don't want to get involved in this.
2. No, I don't think so.
Lurze Kesh: Excellent. Set the code on the container to "Red-47". When you get the spice, bring it to me here... I'll wait for you.
Lurze Kesh: That is unfortunate. The people I represent will be... displeased. They've already lost their interests on Taris, after all. But it is your choice, human. Pray that no-one takes your refusal personally.
Once you've retrieved the spice from the compartment in the north wall of the Ebon Hawk'scargo hold, you can tell him you don't want it or his credits, or exchange it for 1,000 credits as agreed:
Dialog
1. Yes, I do.
1. Oh, wait, I have it right here...
Lurze Kesh: So you do. That does, indeed, look like the amount that Davik promised. Very well... 1000 credits is yours in exchange for the spice.
3. Just take the spice. I don't want it or your credits.
Lurze Kesh: Are you certain? It is odd to meet a human who is uninterested in free credits. But have it your way.
2. Fair enough. 1000 credits it is.
Lurze Kesh: Done and done, human. Here you are.
Credits Received: 1000
However, he can always be persuaded to give more:
Dialog
1. [Persuade] I don't work for Davik, remember? I want more.
4. Make it 2000 credits or I hand this package over to the authorities.
Lurze Kesh: [Success] I suppose we should count ourselves fortunate that you're here to deliver on Davik's promise at all. 1500 credits, human, but no more.
Lurze Kesh: The authorities? Do you mean the Sith? This is Korriban, human... the Sith here have no interest in smuggling. But I have no desire, either, for you to take the package back into Republic space. Extortion or no, I will give you 1500 credits... but no more.
Lurze Kesh: Here you are. You drive a hard bargain, human.
Credits Received: 1500
Received:
500 Turned over spice to Lurze
Lurze Kesh
Spice
Once Lurze has taken the spice off your hands, he asks if you might be interested in earning more credits:
Dialog
Lurze Kesh: Allow me to take the spice off your hands. My employers will be most pleased. Tell me... might you be interested in earning more credits?
1. Maybe. Tell me more.
Lurze Kesh: It is a simple courier mission. Motta the Hutt on Tatooine awaits delivery of a box that I hold. The spice was his, and the box is his repayment. There is no danger involved, human, so long as you do not attempt to open the box yourself. I'm sure Motta will pay you what was promised to Davik for the delivery. I believe 2000 credits was the agreed upon sum.
1. Why don't you just bring it to him yourself?
Lurze Kesh: I suppose I would eventually have to, should you refuse. You are already here, however, and you have a ship... it is most convenient to have you deliver the box.
2. What happens if I open the box?
Lurze Kesh: *Never* open the box. Opening the box would be horribly bad.
1. But what would happen? Is it a bomb?
Lurze Kesh: It is not a bomb. Just do not open it... that is all I can say. It represents no danger to you so long as it remains closed.
3. Where can I find this Motta?
Lurze Kesh: He can be found in Anchorhead, though I am uncertain exactly where. He should not be difficult to spot, fat as he is.
4. Make it 3000 credits and we have a deal.
Lurze Kesh: If you want more you bargain with Motta, not me. He's the one you'll be working for on this mission. It's his box, after all. Bring it to him and you can haggle all you want over the price. Although I should warn you that Motta doesn't like to renegotiate.
2. No, not really.
3. Get out of my sight, scum.
5. Forget it. Not interested.
Lurze Kesh: Not interested in the smuggling business, are we? You do know the history of the Ebon Hawk, I assume? Well, no matter.
Lurze Kesh: It is your decision. I wish you well, human, and thank you for the service you have provided.
Unfinished Business You turned over a shipment of spice that Davik had left on board the Ebon Hawk to an alien named Lurze. Lurze offered you further employment, but you refused to get involved any further and so he left you alone.
Otherwise:
2. Alright. I'll do it.
Lurze Kesh: Very good. I will have some of my workers load the box onto the Ebon Hawk for you. It will be waiting there for you. Remember: do not open the box! Now I must go. My employers thank you for your assistance.
Unfinished Business Upon turning over the spice to Lurze, he offered you further employment: take a strange box to Motta the Hutt at the swoop track on Tatooine. However, Lurze warned you *not* to open the box... though he was not clear on why or what might be inside.
If your curiosity gets the better of you then you can open the mysterious box now in the Ebon Hawk's cargo hold, or you can simply travel to Template:~ and speak to Motta the Hutt in Anchorhead's swoop registration.
B'ree
You can ask B'ree what sort of merchandise he offers:
Dialog
B'ree: Greetings; welcome to Korriban. If there's anything you need, you can talk to me.
B'ree: Greetings; if you haven't heard, there is some trouble over at the academy. Best stay away from there. But anyhow... is there anything I can offer you today?
1. What sort of trouble?
B'ree: I don't really know much; but people have been either whispering or fighting around here, and my sales are through the roof. Trouble's good for business, that's what I always say. Especially when it's Sith trouble. So, how can I help you?
1. What sort of merchandise do you offer?
B'ree: Weapons, mostly; I've got... connections. You'll need them, if you're going to be spending any time here.
1. Why so?
1. Why will I need weapons?
B'ree: There are a lot of Sith on this planet; this is where they come to study. Obnoxious brats, the lot of them. Just between you and me, I'll never understand why everyone thinks 'dark side' and 'hooligan' should be the same thing. But they are definitely dangerous. So that's why you'll probably need weapons. Heh... not that they'll be much help.
1. I'm training to be a Sith myself; I think I'll be alright.
B'ree: Really? You won't tell them what I said, will you? You seem like a good sort, compared to most of the lot around here. I didn't mean anything by it. I sell to anyone, no matter how they treat me. So, is there anything you'd like?
2. What sort of connections?
2. What connections do you have?
B'ree: Mandalorian raiders occasionally drop by, needing to get rid of some extras that they can't sell in the civilized systems. They treat me well, I treat them well. It works out. So if you need weapons... and you probably will... this is the place to come.
2. Not right now, thank you.
B'ree: Thanks for dropping by.
B'ree: Good to see you again; is there anything you need?
Star Map: Korriban
Port Authority: A pleasure to see the owner of the Ebon Hawk. The docking fee, for you, is only 25 credits.
3. [Persuade] That's not really necessary, is it?
4. [Force Persuade] You don't need to collect the fee.
Credits Lost: 25
Points Gained: +2
Points Gained: -2
Juhani: Do not do this. Do not turn towards the dark side!
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Carth: Well, too bad that's exactly where we're headed.
Jolee: If a Sith told you to go jump off a cliff, would you?
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