You enter at the north end of West Central, with the door to the docking bays behind you. The exit to East Central, the location of the Republic Embassy, may be revealed on the map to the south and east. However, it's worth going to Ahto West first to activate some quests which can be completed as you continue the quest for the Star Forge.
The corridor to the south ends in a door to the visitor's area, which contains the first of many rectangular water pools seen throughout the city. Cleaning and security droids patrol.
Beep beep beep-oop!
The Pazaak player Jolan Aphett stands to the left of the pool by the east wall. You can wager with him or play a practice game, or buy a deck from him if you don't already have one.
There's a door exiting the visitor's area in the south wall, beyond which is the port official.
Pazaak Rules
Although you can buy a Pazaak deck from Jolan Aphett if you don't already have one, it isn't recommended as you can pay much less elsewhere (or even get one free if you're persuasive enough).
Beyond the door exiting the visitor's area to the south is another to the port official. A much larger, armed security droid stands in the southwest corner, to the right of the gate to Ahto city in the south wall, opposite the entrance behind the central pillar.
Obey the laws here on Manaan, human.
The door is locked, so you need to speak to the port official in the kiosk on the east side.
Welcome traveler, to exciting and adventurous Manaan!
Manaan, the only source of the healing kolto in the entire galaxy, is a wonderful and refreshing place to visit or do business. The Manaan Port Authority welcomes beings of all species and affiliations to trade peacefully within the confines of Ahto City.
All visitors will rest easy knowing that the Selkath Security Forces are always alert and watchful, even while you sleep. Our constant vigilance keeps the peace on the streets of Ahto City and prevents the needless interruption of commerce by violence.
Enjoy a fun and prosperous stay on Manaan and, please, tell your friends about Manaan!
However, while he can never be persuaded to reduce the fee, it's easy to persuade him you don't need to pay it at all using the Force:
Dialog
2. [Persuade] Make it 50 credits and you got a deal.
The gate to Ahto city is now unlocked, and beyond is another rectangular pool in a large open courtyard bordered by the ocean to the south. Wandering Selkath cannot be engaged in dialog, but can comment.
Selkath
Interrupting another who is not interested in conversation is considered rude on this planet, off-worlder!
Selkath
Greetings, off-worlder. While I do not have time to converse with you, I hope you find what you are looking for here on Manaan.
Ahto City East Central
To the southeast of the north entrance to the courtyard are another friendly Selkath and a traveler, who can comment on significant events resulting from your quest for the Star Forge.
Traveler
I don't know how much longer I can stay on this world... The Selkath don't make it easy on us off-worlders.
A friend of mine recently got into Pazaak - you know, the card game. Now he can't stop! It's so addictive!
The whole swoop racing circuit for this sector has been falling apart since the Sith bombed Taris.
I hear there's going to be a heavy meteor shower in the Coruscant system this year. Last time this sort of thing happened, they lost one of the orbital stations.
There's a lot of money to be made in the Republic in times like these. If we survive of course...
The fighting between the Republic and the Sith is spreading farther. I wonder how long before Manaan becomes a battleground...
I heard the Sith are trying to work on a synthetic version of kolto. I wouldn't be surprised if the Republic was, too.
Manaan may not seem very hospitable, but a surprising amount of trade runs through it because of the kolto trade.
I hear the Czerka Corp. got kicked off Kashyyyk by the locals... Good for them! At least someone's getting something back from them.
A walkway exits east from the courtyard in its southeast corner, leading to a door to the East Central courtyard. A Sith soldier patrols between this door and that to the West Courtyard.
Sith Soldier
These Selkath don't know what they're going to miss. When the Sith Empire finally crushes the Republic, then we'll see how long their vaunted neutrality lasts.
Ahto West
A corridor exits the courtyard to the west, turning northwest to the door to the West Courtyard. There's no need to speak to anyone encountered along the way.
Around the corner to the southwest of the north entrance to the courtyard are two Selkath.
Another Selkath like those outside the door stands to the west. Two Republic soldiers move back and forth between here and the plasteel cylinders to the right of the door to Ahto City East Central.
Republic Soldier
I can't stop to talk to tourists - I'm on kolto packing duty.
Hey - I'm working here! Go talk to the diplomatic rep if you got something to say.
Two Sith soldiers move back and forth between here and the plasteel cylinders in the southwest corner of the visitor's area to the north.
Sith Soldier
We've got all the proper kolto trading permits, so back off.
Sith Soldier
I don't have time to listen to your stories - I've got a full shipment of kolto to load before my shift is over.
Stay out of my way. I'm on legitimate Sith business.
Two Selkath like those just inside the door of the Kolto Distribution Center stand in the southwest corner of the courtyard with another traveler.
