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Map of the tomb of Ajunta Pall

Valley[edit]

Door to Valley is at the west end of the tomb: if you want to return to Ebon Hawk or change party selection, then you need to exit to do so.

There's a door down the corridor to the east, beyond which the corridor is mined to protect a locked door:

Awareness Average Plasma Mine Detect 30 (10) Demolitions Disable 25 (5) Recover 35 (15)
Security Door Unlock 28 (8) Bash Resist 5 Vitality 20

It's possible to pass this mine on the south side of the corridor without triggering it. The corridor beyond continues down a ramp to the east before opening on a platform where a tuk'ata encounter awaits, the composition of which depends on your character level:

Character level
< 12 12-13 14 > 14
  • Tuk'ata (2)
  • Tuk'ata (2)
  • Dire Tuk'ata
  • Tuk'ata (3)
  • Dire Tuk'ata
  • Tuk'ata (4)
  • Dire Tuk'ata (2)

The high natural Force Resistance of tuk'ata means that even a level 20 Jedi's Force powers will only breach it 45% of the time, so Force users are advised to use (Advanced) Throw Lightsaber against them.

Tuk'ata
KotOR Model Dire Tuk'ata.png
Class Minion
Level 8
Alignment 50 (neutral)
Attributes
Strength 18 +4
Dexterity 20 +5
Constitution 14 +2
Intelligence 8 -1
Wisdom 6 -2
Charisma 9 -1
Attribute
Vitality 56
Defense 22
Fortitude 5
Reflex 8
Will 1
Skills
Awareness 6
Ranged Main Off
Attack - -
Damage --
Threat --
Melee Main Off
Attack 12 -
Damage 5-
Threat 20-20,x2-
Items and abilities Feats
Force Resistance32

Regeneration1

None
Dire Tuk'ata
KotOR Model Dire Tuk'ata.png
Class Minion
Level 13
Alignment 50 (neutral)
Attributes
Strength 22 +6
Dexterity 14 +2
Constitution 18 +4
Intelligence 8 -1
Wisdom 6 -2
Charisma 9 -1
Attribute
Vitality 137
Defense 19
Fortitude 9
Reflex 7
Will 3
Skills
Awareness 6
Ranged Main Off
Attack - -
Damage --
Threat --
Melee Main Off
Attack 19 -
Damage 7-
Threat 20-20,x2-
Items and abilities Feats
Force Resistance32

Regeneration1

None
Experience Points (XP) Received: Experience Points (XP) Received:

There's a Sith corpse at the base of the ramp to the right, and another at the south end of the platform:

Item(s) Received Sith Corpse Item(s) Received Sith Corpse

The datapad appears to be the journal of a Sith archaeologist by the name of Veren Gal. Most of it consists of uninteresting notes on the geology of the tomb's caverns, but the final entry is as follows:

"Strangely enough, I've found traces of Therangen in the tomb. This is an unstable black rock used as fuel by lesser races... perhaps the ancient Sith on Korriban used it as a power source? It is a volatile and dangerous substance, and reacts violently to fire. I will have to be careful."

The chasm to the east of this platform is bridged to the north, while a narrow platform on which four deactivated droids stand extends half way across it to the south beyond a rune covered obelisk which blocks entry. The bridge itself is also blocked, by a Therangen obelisk halfway across, and there's a severed arm on the left at its west end:

Item(s) Received Severed Arm
  • Datapad

This datapad seems to have once belonged to an enterprising young Sith student who had ventured into the tomb in search of Ajunta Pall's sword. One of his entries is of particular note:

"There has got to be a way to get past this obelisk blocking the bridge! It seems to be made of some kind of unstable material... I'm willing to bet some kind of energy discharge will set it off. Blaster fire isn't doing the trick, however. I'll have to try some kind of explosive. I just hope that guard droid over there is as defunct as it looks."

Interact with the Therangen obelisk and you'll discover its an empty container: switch to give item and give any mine, or any grenade other than a CryoBan, ion or poison grenade, and you'll run back to the west end of the bridge as it explodes, clearing the way. However, this also activates the four droids to the south:

Assault Droids Mark II
KotOR Model Assault Droids Mark II.png
Class Combat Droid
Level 2
Alignment 50 (neutral)
Attributes
Strength 10 0
Dexterity 12 +1
Constitution 12 +1
Intelligence 8 -1
Wisdom 8 -1
Charisma 4 -3
Attribute
Vitality 102
Defense 22
Fortitude 4
Reflex 1
Will -1
Skills
Awareness 7
Ranged Main Off
Attack 5 -1
Damage 3-83-8
Threat 20-20,x220-20,x2
Melee Main Off
Attack - -
Damage --
Threat --
Items and abilities Feats
Blaster Pistol (2)

Environment Shield Level 3orEnergy Shield Level 3

Combat Logic Upgrade

Weapon Specialization: Blaster Pistol Master Rapid Shot

All have shields which absorb 50 points of energy damage in total, while two have an Environment Shield Level 3 which can also absorb sonic, cold and heat damage. Melee attacks are obviously impossible, so it's up to any ranged attackers or Force users to kill them: however, they're immobile so they're immune to Force Whirlwind.

Experience Points (XP) Received:

Alternatively, you can now run to the platform on the east side of the bridge and pull the lever to your right, which causes the droids to explode (although no experience is received). There's another locked door in the east wall:

Security Door Unlock 28 (8) Bash Resist 5 Vitality 20

Sith Sarcophagus[edit]

Beyond the locked door on the east side of the bridge is a ramp descending to another door, which is mined:

Awareness Average Flash Mine Detect 30 (10) Demolitions Disable 25 (5) Recover 35 (15)

It's possible to pass this on either side, but it may be awkward to open the door without disabling or recovering the mine first. Beyond is a burial chamber with a tomb at its center and alcoves in the north, east and south walls. The southern alcove contains a corpse, while the tomb door opens to reveal a Sith sarcophagus:

Item(s) Received Corpse Item(s) Received Sith Sarcophagus

Sword of Ajunta Pall[edit]

After opening the Sith sarcophagus, the door closes and the spirit of Ajunta Pall appears behind you, speaking to you as you approach:

Dialog
KotOR Icon Dialog.png Spirit of Ajunta Pall: Too long... too long in the cold and the dark. I am disturbed again? A human...
KotOR Icon Jolee.png Jolee: Now this you don't see every day. This... this is an old spirit full of the Force. I sense great sadness and regret. Walk carefully... KotOR Icon Juhani.png Juhani: Beware this... this spirit. It may not be what it appears. Great emotion lies within... KotOR Icon HK-47.png HK-47: Analysis: This emanation barely registers on my sensors, master. Blaster fire may be ineffective... but I am prepared to test that at your word.
KotOR Icon Dialog.png Spirit of Ajunta Pall: A... Jedi? Here? Why have you come to this dark place, Jedi? Why... disturb my sleepless rest? Dark Spirit of Ajunta Pall: Do... I know you? It... seems as if we have met before...
KotOR Icon Dialog.png 1. I am not a Jedi. KotOR Icon Dialog.png 1. Er... no, I don't think we have ever met... Always 2. [Persuade/Lie] Yes, of course. Don't you remember me?
KotOR Icon Dialog.png Spirit of Ajunta Pall: Are you certain? You... the Force is with you. So strong, so bright. You remind me of... someone I once knew, so long ago... KotOR Icon Dialog.png Spirit of Ajunta Pall: [Success] I do... and yet I do not. The Force is so strong with you, human... yet the face, the soul... it has been so very long...
KotOR Icon Dialog.png 2. Disturb your rest? Are you some kind of... ghost? KotOR Icon Dialog.png 3. Who are you? KotOR Icon Dialog.png 3. Who... or what... are you? KotOR Icon Dialog.png 3. Are you... Ajunta Pall?
KotOR Icon Dialog.png Spirit of Ajunta Pall: I... had a name, once. Ajunta Pall. Yes, that was my name. I was one of many. We were servants of the dark side... Sith Lords, we called ourselves. So proud. In the end we were not so proud. We hid... hid from those we had betrayed. We fell... and I knew it would be so...

You can ask him about himself and this tomb:

Dialog
KotOR Icon Dialog.png 1. You were a Sith Lord? From the ancient times?
KotOR Icon Dialog.png Spirit of Ajunta Pall: Ancient? Has it been so long that you use the word 'ancient'? I have... been here so long, so lost, I cannot... cannot remember... We were the first. The first to rebel, to betray... to surrender ourselves to the dark side. So strong, we thought... so wrong...
KotOR Icon Dialog.png 2. What do you mean by 'those we had betrayed'?
KotOR Icon Dialog.png Spirit of Ajunta Pall: Our Jedi Masters. Those who had taught us to use the Force... who warned us against the dark side. Yet we embraced it in secret, reveled in its power. We were... discovered? Or did we act? I can no longer remember. But here is where we came... to hide, to grow. And here we fell.
KotOR Icon Dialog.png 3. What can you tell me about this place?
KotOR Icon Dialog.png Spirit of Ajunta Pall: Our temple... our tomb. Built far from our enemies. We revered power and threw off the teachings of our old masters. It... we were not the first to fall to the dark side. But we... had more power than those before us. It... came from elsewhere...
KotOR Icon Dialog.png 1. What do you mean? Came from where?
KotOR Icon Dialog.png Spirit of Ajunta Pall: Our oldest secret. Only... only we would know, we lords. Only we would know where our power came from...
Never 1. [Persuade] Tell me the secret. link=Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic}}/Force powers#Affect Mind 2. [Force Persuade] Tell me the secret.
KotOR Icon Dialog.png Spirit of Ajunta Pall: [Failure] I cannot, human. It is a secret of so long ago... I no longer remember. You who bristle with the Force... you must find this place... KotOR Icon Dialog.png Spirit of Ajunta Pall: [Failure] The Force no longer touches my mind, human. And... even if it did I, I no longer remember our secret. The Force bristles in you... you must find this place with it...
KotOR Icon Dialog.png Spirit of Ajunta Pall: Or... have you? Or did you? Or... will you? Oh, so... many images...
KotOR Icon Dialog.png Spirit of Ajunta Pall: I... see your heart, human Jedi. I see your power, your pride. You... you will find the old place, the dark place... and you will regret it. Dark Spirit of Ajunta Pall: I... see your dark heart, human. Dark as mine was, proud as mine was. You... you will find the old place... and you will regret it.
KotOR Icon Dialog.png 1. Why? What is at this place? KotOR Icon Dialog.png 1. I shall regret nothing.
KotOR Icon Dialog.png Spirit of Ajunta Pall: So much power... it is blinding. I...I remember so little...
KotOR Icon Dialog.png 4. How did you fall? What happened?
KotOR Icon Dialog.png Spirit of Ajunta Pall: We... hid from the Jedi, but it was not they who destroyed us. Is it not... obvious what we did? We destroyed each other. We desired the secrets of each other, to increase our power... we battled until finally our fortress rained down on top of us.
KotOR Icon Carth.png Carth: I suppose that's the nature of the dark side. Power, but no longevity. Eventually it just consumes itself. KotOR Icon Jolee.png Jolee: Hmph. The Sith consumed themselves, did they? Hm. I suppose that eventually that'd be all they'd have left to fight.
KotOR Icon Dialog.png Spirit of Ajunta Pall: And so here our old secret is buried and none of us hold it any more... is that not right? Our power fled. Oh, what became of us? Do... do the Sith still thrive? Did they ever return?
KotOR Icon Dialog.png 1. The Sith fled, yes. And they returned. KotOR Icon Dialog.png 2. The Sith have thrived and are more powerful than ever. Dark 3. The dark side will always thrive. You should know that. KotOR Icon Dialog.png 3. They returned, and endanger us all... and the light side must battle them.
KotOR Icon Dialog.png Spirit of Ajunta Pall: So much... so much time has passed. And yet we have learned nothing... nothing...

However, ask why he remains here to get to the matter at hand:

Dialog
KotOR Icon Dialog.png 4. Why do you remain here? KotOR Icon Dialog.png 2. What about your sword? Do you still have it? KotOR Icon Dialog.png 3. This secret... is it the Star Map?
KotOR Icon Dialog.png Spirit of Ajunta Pall: Remain? Do I... remain? I... have regretted for so long... all that I have done. KotOR Icon Dialog.png Spirit of Ajunta Pall: I... I do not remember. A map? Perhaps it is a map. But it has not been buried with me. All I have now is my sword.
KotOR Icon Dialog.png Spirit of Ajunta Pall: My sword... I filled it with my pride. And it is... buried with me, now. A corpse as I am a corpse. I am dead, as my faith... is dead. And I shall remain here... surrounded by blackness in death as in life...
KotOR Icon Dialog.png 1. I feel sorry for you. KotOR Icon Dialog.png 2. I need this sword you speak of. KotOR Icon Dialog.png 3. Maybe I should just be on my way, then...
KotOR Icon Dialog.png Spirit of Ajunta Pall: Most of my brethren would desire... only to take what power I have left. Even if it would destroy them. KotOR Icon Dialog.png Spirit of Ajunta Pall: Of course you do. You... seek my power. Will it destroy you... as it did me? KotOR Icon Dialog.png Spirit of Ajunta Pall: I... cannot allow you to leave. Not until you have... done what I will ask of you.
KotOR Icon Dialog.png Spirit of Ajunta Pall: I wish my sword to be... taken away from here. I do not wish it to rot away as I have. I command this of you.
KotOR Icon Dialog.png 1. Fine. I'll gladly take it out of here. KotOR Icon Dialog.png 2. What do you want me to do with it? KotOR Icon Dialog.png 3. Sorry... nobody commands me to do anything.
KotOR Icon Dialog.png Spirit of Ajunta Pall: If... if you are wise, you will not keep it. In the end, it is what destroyed me... KotOR Icon Dialog.png Spirit of Ajunta Pall: Then you shall not leave this place. I... have power, still. I can... still command!
KotOR Icon Dialog.png Spirit of Ajunta Pall: There are... three blades within my sarcophagus. Only one is truly my sword, but it has been so long... I do not remember which. Find the sword that is mine and... place it on the statue. If it is truly mine, then it is yours.
KotOR Icon Dialog.png 1. And if the sword isn't yours?
KotOR Icon Dialog.png Spirit of Ajunta Pall: Then you must... die. This is how it... must be.
KotOR Icon Dialog.png 1. How will I know which sword it is?
KotOR Icon Dialog.png Spirit of Ajunta Pall: I do remember one thing of my sword... listen to me carefully... "I am that which grips the heart in fright, hearkens night and silences the light." It was... written of my sword long... long ago. Go, then... find my sword and place it on the statue...
Journal Entry Added The Sword of Ajunta Pall
You have encountered none other than the restless and regret-filled spirit of the ancient Sith Lord, Ajunta Pall, within his tomb. He has entreated you to find out which of the three swords buried in his sarcophagus is actually his... and to place it on the statue within this chamber. He has left you with this clue: "I am that which grips the heart in fright, hearkens night and silences the light."

You cannot interact with him again until you've placed one of the swords from the Sith sarcophagus on the Sith statue in the east alcove, and if you try to open the door again:

[This door is held closed by some great power, and cannot be opened at the moment.]

Compare his clue with the descriptions of the three swords in your inventory:

Notched Steel Sword Silver Lined Sword Vibrosword
The blade of this sword is an ebony black and notched along its length to give it a cruel and jagged appearance. There is a strange visual effect upon the sword which makes it seem as if shadows pulse and ebb along its surface. It is very cool to the touch, and upon close inspection a small insignia of a dark circle can be spotted on its hilt. This blade is long and straight and sparkles with a silver glow that becomes brighter as the hilt is touched. It is quite warm, and it almost appears that the blade becomes white-hot once it is equipped. Such a fiery weapon would be devastating against an unarmored opponent. A small insignia of a flame is impressed upon the hilt. Like most vibro blades, this weapon lets off a dim humming sound once activated. Its length shimmers with a deep blue-colored force field, and its hilt is the black of charcoal. A single insignia upon the hilt shows that of a red, baleful eye.

Clearly the notched steel sword is his, and should be placed on the Sith statue:

Dialog
KotOR Icon Dialog.png Message: [Place a sword in the statue.]
KotOR Icon Dialog.png 1. [The notched steel sword.] KotOR Icon Dialog.png 2. [The silver lined sword.] KotOR Icon Dialog.png 3. [The vibro sword.] KotOR Icon Dialog.png 4. [Step away from the statue.]
KotOR Icon Dialog.png Message: [The sword sets itself in the stone as if it belongs there.] KotOR Icon Dialog.png Message: [Nothing happens.]

Approach him to confirm that you used the correct sword, and give a persuasive light side character (alignment > 60) an opportunity to move (much) closer to the light side of the Force:

Dialog
KotOR Icon Dialog.png Spirit of Ajunta Pall: Yes... that is the one. That is the blade that destroyed me. Take it... take it and the other blades, even... take them and go. My darkness awaits me...
KotOR Icon Dialog.png 1. There's no need to remain here, is there?
KotOR Icon Dialog.png Spirit of Ajunta Pall: No... need? What choice have I?
KotOR Icon Dialog.png 1. You can return to the light side and end your torment.
KotOR Icon Dialog.png Spirit of Ajunta Pall: Return? But... I betrayed my old masters. They would never let me return to the light side. It is too late... too late...

It's easier to persuade him to return to the light side if you're very light (> 85) yourself:

Hard 1. [Persuade] I don't believe the light side would turn you away. You have suffered long enough. Medium 1. [Persuade] I don't believe the light side would turn you away. You have suffered long enough.
Light Side Points Gained: +6
Spirit of Ajunta Pall: [Success] If... if I could return. Oh, my Master... it has been... so long... and I regret so much...

If you're not willing or able to persuade him then you can just go:

Dialog
KotOR Icon Dialog.png Spirit of Ajunta Pall: [Failure] No... I... do not think so. I have the eternity... I deserved. I made my choice long ago.
KotOR Icon Dialog.png 2. You can leave this place. KotOR Icon Dialog.png 3. And suppose you are right. What then?
KotOR Icon Dialog.png Spirit of Ajunta Pall: No, I cannot. Here... here is where I rest. Here is where my eternity awaits. KotOR Icon Dialog.png Spirit of Ajunta Pall: Then I have... the eternity I deserved. It has taken me... so long to realize that. I made my choice long ago.
KotOR Icon Dialog.png 2. You can leave this place. KotOR Icon Dialog.png 3. I don't know. I'll go. KotOR Icon Dialog.png 2. And suppose you are right. What then? KotOR Icon Dialog.png 3. Perhaps you are right. I'll go.
KotOR Icon Dialog.png Spirit of Ajunta Pall: Be at peace...

Otherwise, he'll attack you if you express your disappointment in him or command him to tell you more about the Star Map:

Dialog
KotOR Icon Dialog.png 2. I want to know more about the Star Map. Dark 2. You're a pathetic excuse for a Sith Lord if I ever saw one.
KotOR Icon Dialog.png Spirit of Ajunta Pall: Our... oldest secret is buried, but not here. I... remember nothing else. I cannot help you. KotOR Icon Dialog.png Spirit of Ajunta Pall: Do not... do not say such things! I... still have power! Go! Go from my... ancient tomb!
KotOR Icon Dialog.png 1. I don't believe that. Tell me what you know! KotOR Icon Dialog.png 2. I might think more of you if you told me about the Star Map.
KotOR Icon Dialog.png Spirit of Ajunta Pall: I shall not tell you... our oldest secret! I shall not! Begone!
KotOR Icon Dialog.png 4. I'll go, then. KotOR Icon Dialog.png 3. Fine, I'll go.
KotOR Icon Dialog.png Spirit of Ajunta Pall: Be at peace... Dark Spirit of Ajunta Pall: Do not let the dark flame guide you, young one... KotOR Icon Dialog.png Spirit of Ajunta Pall: Take the blades and leave me to my darkness...
KotOR Icon Dialog.png 1. What a disappointment. The 'great Ajunta Pall'. KotOR Icon Dialog.png 1. I command you to tell me!
Dark Side Points Gained: -4
Spirit of Ajunta Pall: Then feel my power! You shall... die here, with me!!
Dark Side Points Gained: -4
Spirit of Ajunta Pall: Never! I shall... destroy you first! Die here... remain forever with me!

Regardless of the outcome, if you selected the correct sword:

Journal Entry Added The Sword of Ajunta Pall
Your were able to select the blade that once belonged to the Sith Lord Ajunta Pall, and his spirit was grateful that the weapon would at last leave his side. The weapon is certainly an impressive one... but it might also serve as a relic that would impress Master Uthar.
Experience Points (XP) Received:
  • 1000 Selected Ajunta Pall's blade
Item(s) Received Ajunta Pall

He'll also attack you if you selected the wrong sword:

KotOR Icon Dialog.png Spirit of Ajunta Pall: No... that is not the one. My ancient sword is black as the night sky... I remember now. I... I am sorry...
Journal Entry Added The Sword of Ajunta Pall
Having selected the wrong sword to place in the statue, the spirit of the Sith Lord, Ajunta Pall, went berserk and attacked you. The battle is over, and while you weren't able to select the correct sword initially it's possible one of the remaining swords *is* his blade... and would possibly suffice as a relic that would impress Master Uthar.
Experience Points (XP) Received:
  • 500 Selected wrong sword

He receives bonuses depending on your character level:

Character level Dexterity Wisdom Vitality Force
12-14 +4 +4 +50 +50
> 14 +6 +6 +100 +100

Thus at character level > 14:

Spirit of Ajunta Pall
KotOR Model Spirit of Ajunta Pall.png
Class Jedi Consular
Level 18
Alignment 50 (neutral)
Attributes
Strength 16 +3
Dexterity 26 +8
Constitution 14 +2
Intelligence 10 0
Wisdom 22 +6
Charisma 14 +2
Attribute
Vitality 219
Force1244
Defense 24
Fortitude 13
Reflex 16
Will 17
Skills
Awareness 25
Ranged Main Off
Attack - -
Damage --
Threat --
Melee Main Off
Attack 16 14
Damage 5-15,+3 +4 Fire (2)
Threat 20-20,x220-20,x2
Items and abilities Feats Force powers
Ajunta Pall's Blade Master Sense

Two-Weapon Fighting Weapon Focus: Melee Weapons Power Attack Flurry Critical Strike21

Force Resistance28

Drain Life Force Storm Force Whirlwind

Horror31

There are no typos: he is full of the Force, and the sword he uses is different to the sword you may have received (Damage Bonus: +4 Fire and Attack Modifier: +3, rather than Damage Bonus: +2 Fire and Attack Modifier: +5).

Experience Points (XP) Received:

You can now open the door again, but as you return west and approach the exit to the Valley, Shaardan bars the way:

Dialog
KotOR Icon Dialog.png Shaardan: I saw you come in here and I rather figured you'd make it all the way to the sarcophagus. Good to see I wasn't wrong. KotOR Icon Dialog.png Shaardan: So the spineless worm actually made it through the tomb? I'm impressed.
KotOR Icon Dialog.png 1. Shaardan? What do you want?
KotOR Icon Dialog.png Shaardan: Isn't it obvious? I've been hoping that someone would do the dirty work in retrieving the sword of Ajunta Pall for some time. It's been quite a wait.
KotOR Icon Carth.png Carth: You wouldn't have considered, oh, I don't know... getting it yourself?
KotOR Icon Jolee.png Jolee: Hmph. Typical. Always ready to jump at what they perceive to be the easier path.
KotOR Icon HK-47.png HK-47: Warning: Touch the master's blade and lose an arm, meatbag.
KotOR Icon Dialog.png Shaardan: Now that you have it, I just thought I'd relieve you of it. It must be quite a burden, after all.
KotOR Icon Dialog.png 1. You're not taking anything from me. KotOR Icon Dialog.png 2. No, I think I'll manage with it just fine. Kind of you to offer, though. Never 3. [Persuade/Lie] I don't know what you're talking about. What sword?
KotOR Icon Dialog.png Shaardan: Impressive bravado, I'm sure. Do you honestly think I would let an opportunity to impress Master Uthar pass me by so easily? KotOR Icon Dialog.png Shaardan: Oh, but I insist. I'm not about to let a chance to impress Master Uthar pass me by. KotOR Icon Dialog.png Shaardan: [Failure] Nice try. I may not know what the sword looks like, but I'm no gullible fool. I'm not about to pass up a chance to impress Master Uthar.
KotOR Icon Dialog.png Shaardan: I may like you well enough, but being a Sith is all about taking chances when the moment is right. So make it easier on both of us... hand over the sword. KotOR Icon Dialog.png Shaardan: Especially not for a pathetic excuse for a Sith like yourself. Hand over the sword, worm. You know I'm the superior, here.
KotOR Icon Dialog.png 1. And if I don't?
KotOR Icon Dialog.png Shaardan: Isn't it obvious? You die. Rule of the Sith: only the strong and cunning shall survive. You won't be missed, trust me... now hand it over.
KotOR Icon Dialog.png 2. What are you going to give me for it?
KotOR Icon Dialog.png Shaardan: This isn't a negotiation. As much as I dislike ultimatums, I am afraid I must stoop. Hand over the sword or die.

You could give him the correct sword:

KotOR Icon Dialog.png 4. Just let me get it out...
KotOR Icon Dialog.png Shaardan: Fine. No tricks, though... I'm watching you.
KotOR Icon Dialog.png 1. [give him the Notched Steel Sword]
Journal Entry Added The Sword of Ajunta Pall
You encountered Shaardan on the way out of Ajunta Pall's tomb and surrendered the spirit's blade to him. It probably wasn't worth fighting over, anyhow.

However, you lose an opportunity to gain prestige and experience. If you give him another sword, you avoid combat but can still gain prestige and experience later:

KotOR Icon Dialog.png 2. [give him the Silver Lined Sword] KotOR Icon Dialog.png 3. [give him the Vibro Blade]
KotOR Icon Dialog.png Shaardan: See? I knew you and I could work this out. I imagine I'll be rewarded well for this. You'll do fine, I'm sure... another time. KotOR Icon Dialog.png Shaardan: Smart move. You're obviously more pathetic that I could have even imagined. Thanks for the sword... worm.
Journal Entry Added The Sword of Ajunta Pall
On the way out of Ajunta Pall's tomb, you encountered one of your rivals: Shaardan. The Sith hopeful was actually dumb enough to take one of the spirit's false blades without closer examination. As for the real blade, that can probably be turned into Master Uthar, as well, unless you wish to keep it.

As ever, though, not giving him a sword results in combat and more experience:

KotOR Icon Dialog.png 5. I'm not giving it to you. KotOR Icon Dialog.png 4. I've changed my mind. You're not getting it. KotOR Icon Dialog.png 3. You'll take it over my dead body.
KotOR Icon Dialog.png Shaardan: Need to do things the hard way, hey? Fine by me. KotOR Icon Dialog.png Shaardan: I've been looking forward to this.

Like Ajunta Pall, he receives bonuses depending on your character level:

Character level Dexterity Wisdom Vitality Force
12-14 +4 +4 +50 +50
> 14 +6 +6 +100 +100

Thus at character level > 14:

Shaardan
KotOR Model Shaardan.png
Class Jedi Guardian
Level 14
Alignment 50 (neutral)
Attributes
Strength 16 +3
Dexterity 20 +5
Constitution 12 +1
Intelligence 10 0
Wisdom 20 +5
Charisma 8 -1
Attribute
Vitality 174
Force220
Defense 29
Fortitude 10
Reflex 14
Will 11
Skills
Awareness 13
Ranged Main Off
Attack - -
Damage --
Threat --
Melee Main Off
Attack 18 16
Damage 5-195-19
Threat 20-20,x220-20,x2
Items and abilities Feats Force powers
Vibro Double-Blade Master Sense

Master Two-Weapon Fighting Weapon Specialization: Melee Weapons Power Attack Flurry Critical Strike17

Force Resistance24

Affliction20 Choke Drain Life Fear Force Whirlwind Shock23 Advanced Throw Lightsaber

Burst of Speed
Experience Points (XP) Received: Item(s) Received Shaardan

If you speak to Galon Lor upon exiting the tomb with the correct sword:

Dialog
KotOR Icon Dialog.png Galon Lor: You... you have the sword! The sword of Ajunta Pall! That's it, isn't it?! How did you ever acquire it?!
KotOR Icon Dialog.png 1. That's for me to know and you to find out. KotOR Icon Dialog.png 2. It doesn't matter. It's mine and you're not getting it! KotOR Icon Dialog.png 3. I got it from Ajunta himself, if you must know.
KotOR Icon Dialog.png Galon Lor: Ah, yes, it's the same old story, is it? I would fight you for the sword if I could, but I am hardly that stupid. You are clearly my better in that regard. Still, it would be wonderful if I could get a chance to study the artifact some day. Congratulations on its retrieval. KotOR Icon Dialog.png Galon Lor: Are you joking with me? The Sith Lord still lives?
KotOR Icon Dialog.png 1. No, not exactly.
KotOR Icon Dialog.png Galon Lor: Oh, this is quite interesting. My mentor told me that Sith apparitions might be possible, but I never truly believed it! Thank you for the information! I must go and inform my mentor at once of this strange news!

He leaves unless you tell him it isn't the sword:

KotOR Icon Dialog.png 4. No, this isn't the sword. You're quite mistaken.
KotOR Icon Dialog.png Galon Lor: Oh? Well, that is quite disappointing. From what I remember of the old databases, that looks so similar it's startling. I suppose the thought of actually finding the sword would be enough to get anyone excited. Ahhh, perhaps someday.

If you speak to him again:

KotOR Icon Dialog.png Galon Lor: The runes here tell a fascinating tale of Ajunta Pall's life. I wonder how much of it is true?

Return to the academy and report to Master Uthar: if you gave Shaardan the wrong sword, you get the satisfaction of watching Master Uthar demonstrate his displeasure before you step over the corpse to give him the correct one yourself (if you haven't identified it, then he'll do so), gaining prestige and experience.

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KotOR Icon Dialog.png Uthar Wynn: Ahhh... what is this you bring me, Shaardan?
KotOR Icon Dialog.png Shaardan: It is none other than the sword of Ajunta Pall, Master.
KotOR Icon Dialog.png Uthar Wynn: Fool. All the trouble you went through for your deception, and you did not even make an effort to verify the sword's authenticity?
KotOR Icon Dialog.png Shaardan: M-master? What... what do you mean?
KotOR Icon Dialog.png Uthar Wynn: There is no place for fools amongst the Sith. Begone.

Otherwise:

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KotOR Icon Dialog.png 13. I've killed Shaardan.
KotOR Icon Dialog.png Uthar Wynn: Yes, so I hear. Still, it was Shaardan's failure and hardly your success, now, was it? Not quite worthy of prestige.
KotOR Icon Dialog.png 7. I have the sword of Ajunta Pall.
KotOR Icon Dialog.png Uthar Wynn: Ahhh, finally, the genuine sword! I knew that this relic would be unearthed in time. I can feel the power flowing through it!
KotOR Icon Carth.png Carth: We should have kept that. It could have made a --
KotOR Icon Dialog.png 1. Quiet! Remember where we are!
KotOR Icon Dialog.png Uthar Wynn: Well done! You have impressed me greatly!
Journal Entry Added The Sword of Ajunta Pall
The dark sword of the Sith Lord Ajunta Pall has been turned over to Master Uthar, bringing you one step closer to obtaining enough prestige to move on to the final test.
Experience Points (XP) Received:
  • 110 Turned over sword of Ajunta Pall

If you speak to Yuthura Ban after Shaardan's death:

KotOR Icon Dialog.png Yuthura Ban: So... you managed to kill Shaardan, did you? Good news travels quickly. Well done... he wouldn't have made a good Sith, anyway. One less opponent is an excellent result regardless of how it occurs, correct? Now, then... something you needed?