SWTOR Knights of the Fallen Empire Chapter XII: Visions in the Dark Story Choices and Dialogue

• Theron Shan: SCORPIO cross-referenced all the data Havoc Squad and Kaliyo stole from Zakuul. When we compared the enemy’s comm logs to the Spire maps, we found something unexpected.
• Theron Shan: There’s a hyperwave relay station hidden ten thousand meters beneath the Spire. It’s the only source of GEMINI frequency transmissions to and from the Eternal Throne.
• We found Arcann’s weak spot.Player: That’s how Arcann commands the Fleet. And we know where it is.
• Not the Throne itself?Player: I thought the Throne controlled the Eternal Fleet.
  • Theron Shan: Broadcasting a signal to thousands of ships across the galaxy takes tremendous energy. The relay station’s powered by two hundred reactors tapping directly into Zakuul’s planetary core.
• Yawn.Player: Let me know when you get to the exciting part.
  • Theron Shan: I knew you’d take my briefing seriously. Lana, you’re up.
• Lana Beniko: That relay station is our key to the GEMINI frequency. If we can decrypt it, we’ll eavesdrop on the enemy and learn his plans.
• How do we reach that station?Player: We have a map. All we need is a route.
• We can take over the Fleet.Player: Think bigger, Lana. We could send fake orders. Have Arcann’s own warships blast him off the throne.
  • Kaliyo Djannis: Why stop there? When the Fleet’s under your control, there’s nothing you couldn’t do with it.
• Or destroy all communications.Player: If we take it out, Arcann won’t only be blind, he’ll be toothless. The Fleet will sit there waiting for commands that never arrive.
  • Aric Jorgan: First order of guerilla warfare–disrupt enemy communications. This is a demolition op, all the way.
• Senya: You’ll never get near that relay station. It’s ten kilometers underground, and defended by more safeguards than we can count.
• Theron Shan: It’s a good thing our data reveals every security measure in the way–and how to defeat them.
• Lana Beniko: A strike team can disable the defenses right under Arcann’s nose, but only if we send it in now. Our intel’s turning stale as we speak.
• Theron Shan: Kaliyo and Major Jorgan are already on Zakuul. They’re in position to clear the Commander a path directly to the relay station.
• Senya: We are not sending that terrorist. She’s done enough to my world.
•   [[[Did Koth choose to stay with you?]]] Koth Vortena: Senya’s right. Can’t believe I had to say that….
• Aric Jorgan: Havoc Squad was made for this op. We have enough detonite to turn that relay station into a crater. Cut the head off the serpent, throw the Fleet into chaos.
• Kaliyo Djannis: You’re trusting the fate of the galaxy to a gang of grenade-happy bucketheads? We’re only getting one shot at this. Lucky for you, one shot is all I need.
•   [[[Did Koth choose to stay with you?]]]] Koth Vortena: Is that what you tell all your victims?
• Kaliyo Djannis: Destroying that relay station is a bonehead play. Send me, and you’ll control the GEMINI frequency.
• Lana Beniko: The idea has potential. She’s an experienced infiltrator who survived on Zakuul for years.
• Senya: She bombed my people. Never again.
• I expect you to work together.Player: This Alliance will never win if we can’t function as a team. I need all of you to pull together and do what’s necessary.
  • Theron Shan: It’s not that simple. We need to draw Arcann’s attention away from our true goal. That means creating a diversion.
  • Lana Beniko: They’re both accomplished at drawing attention. The real question is, who do you want with you at the relay station?
  • [You can then choose between them.]
• Kaliyo, you’re with me.Player: Destroying the relay station is a last resort. But if things go wrong, I need someone who can get creative. That’s Kaliyo.
  • Aric Jorgan: She’s like a rancor in a glass factory. This is a mistake.
  • Kaliyo Djannis: You want chaos? You’ve got it.
  • Senya: If Kaliyo’s idea of a distraction results in harm to my people, I’ll kill her myself.
  •   [[[Did Koth choose to stay with you?]]]] Koth Vortena: And I’ll help.
  • On second thought, I agree.Player: There is safety in numbers… and military discipline. The mission’s yours, Major–but we need a diversion.
    • Aric Jorgan: Thank you, Commander. We’re en route.
    • [Switches your choice to Jorgan instead of Kaliyo.]
  • A decoy mission is vital.Player: We also have to make Arcann miserable–and distract him from our real purpose. Havoc Squad can do that better than anyone.
  • My decision is final, Jorgan.Player: Those are my orders. They’re not open to debate. Your job is to keep Arcann away from us.
    • Aric Jorgan: We won’t disappoint, Commander.
  • Kaliyo Djannis: I’m already moving. Be seeing you.
• Major Jorgan has my vote.Player: If we can’t take control of the GEMINI frequency, we’ll have to destroy it. Havoc Squad has the firepower for that job.
  • Kaliyo Djannis: Without me there to slice that relay station, Major Malfunction’s suicide run will be a self-fulfilling prophecy. Give me a chance.
  • You won me over. You’re in.Player: If you’re so committed to not setting off bombs, who am I to argue? Major, I need you to provide our distraction.
    • Kaliyo Djannis: That actually worked. Hunh. This might be fun.
    • Aric Jorgan: I hope you know what you’re doing, Commander.
    • [Switches your choice to Kaliyo instead of Jorgan.]
  • A decoy mission is vital.Player: We also have to make Arcann miserable–and distract him from our real purpose. Havoc Squad can do that better than anyone.
  • I need you as a distraction.Player: We need a perfect diversion, and you’re the best around. Just keep it clean. No civilians, got it?
    • Kaliyo Djannis: What about pets? Kidding.
  • Do as you’re told.Player: Don’t make me repeat myself. If you want to be useful, distract Arcann’s forces.
  • Aric Jorgan: See you at the rendezvous, Commander.
• Lana Beniko: You can’t please everyone. But it may be prudent to consult Valkorion. He built the Spire. He may tell you how to invade it.

• Player: Valkorion. We need to talk.
• OR Valkorion: Jedi and their consultations. In too many ways, you remain bound to that order.
• OR Valkorion: Your life is defined by deeds, not words–and we have nothing to discuss.
• Valkorion: You once claimed the mantle of my Wrath. Now look at you… begging for my scraps.
• Valkorion: Do not presume to manipulate me. We are not Sith, and the Dark Council is dead.
• OR Valkorion: Talking is your greatest talent. It is time I taught you when to listen.
• [[[Did you kneel before Valkorion?]]] Valkorion: When you kneeled before me, I thought you would become my greatest ally. How wrong I was, to believe that.
• [[[Did you not kneel to Valkorion in Chapter 1, but you did accept Valkorion’s power in Chapter 5, 6, or 8?]]] Valkorion: You took my power, and now come for my secrets. But you have not earned them.
• [[[Did you not kneel to Valkorion in Chapter 1, and refused his power every time it was offered?]]] Valkorion: Time and again, you reject my aid. Why would I trust you with secrets you have not earned?
• This is no time to argue.Player: You saw that mission briefing. You know what’s at stake.
• You’ve been holding out on me.Player: You always knew what controlled the Eternal Fleet. You should’ve told me.
• Fine, I don’t need you.Player: I refused your power because I know it isn’t worth the price. You’re proving me right.
• Valkorion: I am not your servant–and you have trifled with my patience for the last time.
• [[[Are you currently in a romance with Theron?]]] Player: Theron, it’s me. Something’s wrong. I need backup.
• [[[Are you currently in a romance with Koth?]]] Player: Koth, do you read? There’s trouble. I need you.
• [[[Are you in no romance with any of your current companions, or are romanced to Lana?]]] Player: Lana, come in. Something happened. I need your help.
• Valkorion: Your friends cannot hear you.
• You isolated me for a reason.Player: You brought me here. Why?
  • Valkorion: Sometimes, evolution requires a push. Or a sacrifice.
• Am I having another dream?Player: What is this? Another illusion?
  • Valkorion: The time for fantasy is over. What happens now is quite real.
• I’m sick of you! Let me go!Player: I don’t have time for your insanity! I have a mission on Zakuul!
  • Valkorion: You may still go… if you survive.
• Valkorion: You have forgotten what it means to face death alone. I will remind you.

Bonus Quest: Clear Cut – Clear Shade Stalkers out of the Forest 0/15

• Valkorion: Pitiful. Why did I ever believe you could change anything?
• You don’t know me at all.Player: You have no idea what I’m capable of.
  • Valkorion: And neither do you. Therein lies the problem.
• This wasn’t a fair fight.Player: Give me some credit. It’s not easy to kill a man who’s already dead.
  • Valkorion: Do not mistake your defiance for courage. I do not.
• Shut up, or finish the job!Player: You want me dead? If that’s what it takes to get rid of you… do it!
  • Valkorion: I will not gift you that release. Not yet.
• Valkorion: This was a fraction of the pain my children can inflict. If you do not finish your training–become something greater–you will feel the full weight of their rage.
• OR The Jedi Order prepared me.Player: You act like I didn’t leave Tython as a fully-trained Jedi.
• I passed basic training.Player: I graduated from the Academy with top honors–and they don’t hand out ranks like mine to just anyone.
• I already know all I need.Player: I’ve been to every school of hard knocks in the galaxy. You’ve got nothing I need, old man.
• OR I have mastered the dark side.Player: Training? I know every secret of Korriban, Dromund Kaas, and all the other worlds that dared challenge me.
• Training? You’re funny.Player: I’ve taken down common thugs, giant monsters, and everything in-between. I’d say I’m done training.
• My skills are well-honed.Player: Imperial Intelligence prepared me for anything, and I haven’t lost my edge.
  • Valkorion: You do not perceive the path ahead, even when it is obvious. Let that be your first lesson.
• Something greater?Player: You keep saying I have to become more than I am, but you never explain what that means.
  • Valkorion: You demand a simple answer, refusing to look for it within. That is the essence of your failure.
• I can endure anything.Player: There’s nothing you or your children can do to me that I won’t survive.
  • Valkorion: Your goal is not to survive. It is to rule. There is nothing else.
• Valkorion: I cannot stay to protect you any longer. There are matters to which I must attend… but I will leave you with a final token of my favor.
• Valkorion: Fulfill your destiny, and I promise to return.
• How are you able to leave?Player: You can exist outside my head? Where are you going–and why?
  • Valkorion: It is pointless to explain. You will understand, when the time comes.
• [[[Did you refuse to kneel before Valkorion?]]]Stop trying to scare me.Player: I’ve had enough of your threats. I never wanted this in the first place. You can stay gone.
  • Valkorion: I hope this is not the end of our journey–and one day, so will you.
• [[[Did you kneel to Valkorion?]]]You promised we’d be allies.Player: I bent my knee to you. I gave you my loyalty in exchange for your power.
  • Valkorion: You have received all that I can give–for now. One day, there may be more. Until then….
• Return, and I’ll destroy you.Player: When you come back, I’ll be ready to finish this fight. You won’t survive.
  • Valkorion: I have never been your enemy. Remember that, and be victorious.

• Vaylin: Cheer up, big brother. You’re making me sad.
• Arcann: Father won’t face me himself.
• Vaylin: He’s punishing you for stealing his chair.
• Arcann: He isn’t angry. Father never feels anything. Not even when I… when Thexan died.
• Vaylin: He was a good brother. Brought me gifts from all the worlds he conquered.
• Arcann: I freed you from Father’s control. I hope that earned your… support.
• Vaylin: My loyalties lie here, Arcann. Always.

• Player: Now what?

Discover Clues About Your Location in the Area

There are 15 different glowing blue items in the ship and camp to find – you need to find them all before the quest will update.

• ☐ Armor on the wall of the ship
• ☐ Kao Cen Darach’s Book, near the ship staircase
• ☐ Locket in the ship cockpit
• ☐ Galaxy map in the ship cockpit
• ☐ Datapad on crate inside ship entrance
• ☐ Under-construction Holocron, on the table outside
• ☐ Red datapad about Korriban on the table outside
• ☐ Blue datapad about Tython outside
• ☐ Log outside
• ☐ Meditation rocks outside
• ☐ Lightsaber parts on a crate outside
• ☐ Journal on a bed in a tent outside
• ☐ Datapad on a crate about Zakuul
• ☐ Soup outside in a pot
• ☐ Book outside on some crates

In the Ship

Armor on the wall of the ship: This type of armor is often worn by Jedi.

Kao Cen Darach’s Book, near the ship staircase: Author: Kao Cen Darach – Title: Combat Techniques of a Jedi Battlemaster (Kao Cen Darach was Satele Shan’s Jedi Master, he is the Zabrak in the original trailers.)

Locket in the ship cockpit: The holo-image of a young teenager rests in the center of this locket. He reminds you of Theron Shan.

Galaxy map in the ship cockpit: All recently-used travel coordinates have been erased.

Datapad on crate inside ship entrance: A collection of information on the culture of Zakuul.

Outside

Under-construction Holocron, on the table outside: This device appears to be under construction. However, it seems to have limited functionality.

Red datapad about Korriban on the table outside: Korriban Training Facility: Exercises in Harnessing Sith Power

Blue datapad about Tython outside: Tython Training Grounds: Techniques to Achieve Jedi Enlightenment

Log outside: These heavy logs were clearly cut from the surrounding forest, but there are no drag marks to show how they could have been brought to camp. The precision and scorched edges of the cuts suggest a laser or plasma tool was used to fell them.

Meditation rocks outside: A serene place for meditation.

Lightsaber parts on a crate outside: These parts appear to belong to a lightsaber. They don’t seem to be functional.

Journal on a bed in a tent outside: A journal of day-to-day highlights since the author arrived on Odessen. There is no name or signature included.

Datapad on a crate about Zakuul: Information and lore about the Knights of Zakuul.

Soup outside in a pot: This pot smells of rootleaf stew, a dish commonly served on Tython.

Book outside on some crates: Author: Tasiele Shan – Title: Aspects of the Force, The Light and the Dark (Tasiele Shan is Satele Shan’s mother – this is one of the writings she left for her daughter in her exile)

Fun note, you can see a young Theron Shan in the “locket”:

Then you can speak with Satele Shan.

Light Beacons Along the Path

Follow Satele through the forest – you are looking for the glowing blue beacons.

There is 7 beacons to find and they are all clustered along the top half of the map.

Taming Creatures

When you were looking for clues, you also learned about how to tame the beasts in the forest. To tame a creature and gain it as a temporary pet that will fight beside you, find a “Young” animal with a yellow name, then click the orange meditation icon temporary ability to Tame Animal. You can only have one pet at a time. You do not need to tame creatures, it is just for fun and helps in combat.

Bonus: Lost Knowledge – Locate the lost Holocrons of Odessen 0/3 – There are three Locked Holocrons that are glowing blue objects you can right-click. They are slightly off the main path. This bonus is just for fun.

First holocron:

Second holocron:

Third holocron:

You may have to climb cliffs to find these holocrons.

I think is some alternate dialogue that didn’t make it in-game.

• Player: I’ll sacrifice anything to stop Arcann and bring down Zakuul.
• Darth Marr: Imitation. The sincerest form of failure
• I don’t trust either of you. Player: I can’t decide what’s worse, that you went soft or Satele fell to the dark side.
• Satele Shan: If our roles were reversed, I’d feel the same doubt.
• Satele Shan: But if you listen with an open mind, you will soon have a weapon that could defeat Arcann.
• Darth Marr: Make your path.

Locate Secrets Items in the Odessen Wilderness

There are seven glowing blue objects hidden in the odessen wildnerness – they are marked in purple spinning circles on the map. The crystal cave requires you to right-click the big boulder above the crystals, it doesn’t always glow. These are what you are looking for:

• ☐ Custom Micro-Board
• ☐ High Energy Shielded Canister
• ☐ Phrik Weapon Casing
• ☐ Harmonically Synchronized Force Crystal
• ☐ Isotope X Fusion Core
• ☐ Atomic Tri-Layered Heat Sink
• ☐ Basic Switch

Once you find them all, you make your way to the cave.

There you will find Vaylin.

You fight Vaylin in the cave.

She is quite strong, even in the story mode version of this fight – much stronger than any other enemy you’ve likely fought in the chapters so far.

Your special shield you and medpac you picked up earlier in the chapter will automatically trigger when you are at 25% health, so you don’t have to worry about using them. But even with those, this fight is rough, and it will not let you summon a companion.

She can not be stunned or interrupted.

Cave Rumble – You MUST focus on getting out of the red circles on the ground. She will put down 3 circles in a row, so just keep moving and walking away until she has put all 3 down.

Siphon – She will stun you during her Siphon attack and lift you in the air. If you have your stunbreaker available, you can use it. Your stunbreaker is available every 2 minutes, and every class has one. Some classes might have more – just be careful, do not use the stealth out stunbreaker if you are a stealther or it will reset the fight.

Force Destruction – She will cast Force Destruction as a 3-second cast. During this time she can not be hurt, so you might as well save your energy or heal yourself during this time if you can. She will have a big purple shield.

Lastly, this might be a good point to upgrade your gear if you haven’t recently, and to get really familiar with your class’s defensive abilities. Basic Class Guides

Her body disappears when she falls.

Then you get to choose another buff.

• [Focus on transcendence.]Player: There’s no limit I can’t surpass….
• [Focus on sacrifice.]Player: There’s no loss I can’t survive….
• [Focus on resilience.]Player: There’s no defeat I can’t overcome….

Depending on which one you chose your weapon gets a second buff.

Transcendence: You have moved beyond the limits of your past. Grants you Transcendence which increases movement speed by 150% for 15 seconds. Does not break Stealth.

Sacrifice: You are prepared to lose everything to achieve ultimate victory. Grants you Sacrifice which allows you to sacrifice 25% of your health to increase your damage by 25%. Only useable above 25% health.

Resilience: No matter the challenge, you will endure. Grants you Resilience, which heals 25% of your max health over 15 seconds.

• Player: It’s done.
• OR OR OR Darth Marr: That weapon is part of you, now. The next time you face Arcann in battle, he will not be ready for it.
• OR OR OR Darth Marr: That blade is part of you, now. The next time you face Arcann in battle, he will not be ready for you.
• Satele Shan: But violence can only destroy. It doesn’t inspire others to greatness, and it can never rebuild. Only a leader can do that.
• Darth Marr: I once thought it enough to be the unstoppable force between my people and the enemy.
• Darth Marr: I faced Valkorion and refused to bend. That choice broke me–and doomed the worlds I sought to defend.
• Satele Shan: I sent Jedi to fight an enemy I didn’t understand, because I believed in the justness of my cause. Those deaths still haunt me.
• Satele Shan: We know what it means to fail those who counted on us. We would spare you that pain.
• Your advice is helpful.Player: It’s better for me to learn from your mistakes than repeat them.
• Spare me your whining.Player: You failed and fell apart–in Marr’s case, literally. That doesn’t mean I’ll do the same.
  • Satele Shan: Your brief time as the Supreme Commander of Jedi forces on Corellia tested you, and exposed your limitations.
  • Satele Shan: Your skill preventing the Rift Alliance from leaving the Republic was impressive, but the challenges you face now are far more complex.
  • Satele Shan: Havoc Squad achieved great things as a small team under your command, but this is different.
  • Satele Shan: You were respected in the galactic underworld. You briefly commanded the Voidwolf’s mercenary fleet. But you’ve never truly served anyone except yourself.
  • Darth Marr: As the Wrath, you were always forced to stand alone. You planned and executed without regard for others.
  • Darth Marr: Your onetime power base was impressive, but in the end you were still only one facet of the Dark Council.
  • Darth Marr: You have spent your life among mercenaries fighting for honor, or wealth. The people serving you now have far more complex motivations.
  • Darth Marr: Imperial Intelligence taught you how to manipulate others from the shadows, but you cannot rule that way forever.
• Darth Marr: Leading this Alliance is unlike anything you have done before. Directing the war effort is a mere fraction of the burden you must bear.
• Satele Shan: You must not only know when to fight, but when to retreat–or even to make peace with your foe.
• Satele Shan: There is an oasis not far from this cave. Your final lesson waits there.

Then you receive the Attuned weapon you forged. It will come with the buffs you chose. Each weapon looks a little different, and they are unique in the game.

Attuned Force-Lord’s / Attuned Duelist’s Saberstaff

Attuned Boltblaster’s / Attuned Med-Tech’s Assault Cannon

Attuned Boltblaster’s / Attuned Med-Tech’s / Attuned Mender’s / Attuned Demolisher’s / Attuned Targeter’s Blaster Pistol

Attuned Boltblaster’s / Attuned Demolisher’s / Attuned Mender’s / Attuned Targeter’s Blaster Rifle

Attuned Targeter’s Sniper Rifle

You can see the similar details on Satele Shan’s lightsaber from the cartel market, though hers is silver colored, and some of the weapons have fin-shapes that are reminiscent of Darth Marr’s lightsaber. The bronze color is unique to the attuned weapons though.

Afterwards, you head out of the cave.

You fight Young Cave Jurgorans.

If you choose the light-side option, you do not fight the creature.

If you choose the dark-side option, you fight the Cave Jurgoran.

Did you send Aric Jorgan earlier in this chapter?

• Aric Jorgan: Hold up. We’ve got trouble. A dozen Knights coming in behind us.
• Lana Beniko: Someone found your mess on level nineteen.
• Aric Jorgan: If that was true, there’d be twice as many–
• Theron Shan: Major? Major, come in. We’ve lost the signal.
• Lana Beniko: We could salvage the mission–if we send our backup.
• Senya: She isn’t backup. She’s collateral damage.
• [[[Did Koth choose to stay?]]] Koth Vortena: Hold on, Senya–the Knights might kill her for us….
• Stop! Don’t you dare!Player: I’m giving you a direct order. Stay where you are until I say otherwise.
  • [[[Did you start a romance with Kaliyo during your class story, and haven’t broken up?]]] Kaliyo Djannis: After everything we’ve shared, you still think I listen. That’s adorable. I’ll call you.
  • Kaliyo Djannis: I’m sorry, your signal’s breaking up. It does that when I switch off the holocomm. Wish me luck.
• Proceed with caution, Kaliyo.Player: Understood and approved. Do whatever you have to.
  • [[[Did you start a romance with Kaliyo during your class story, and haven’t broken up?]]] Kaliyo Djannis: Carbonite made you soft. How ironic. Don’t wait up–it’s going to be a long night.
  • Kaliyo Djannis: Always do. Oh, look–things to shoot. Be seeing you….
• Kaliyo Djannis: I’d rather ask forgiveness than permission, but I don’t need either of them. I’m halfway through level ten. Consider the mission complete.

Codex Entry: Odessen Wildlife: Evolution

If you find the first Lost Knowledge datacron, you’ll also unlock a codex by walking into the area.

Notes from Doctor Juvard Illip Oggurobb: Due to the rapid escalation of evolution observed on Odessen, I have imported creatures from other planets and released them into the wilds to monitor the effects. The sleen, extracted from the jungles of Dromund Kaas, exhibited a marked increase in agility and reaction time. Perhaps this creature’s serum could be used to make performance-enhancing adrenals. From Makeb, I secured a fine makrin specimen with the intent of studying its adaptability. As predicted, this remarkable species altered the texture of its skin to better mirror the sturdy hardwoods of Odessen forests. The Taris bogstalker saw the most shockingly rapid evolution thus far. The creature developed an incredible predatory feature: a plasteel-like barb at the end of its tail. It has evolved enough to warrant a new breed, which I call the ‘steel-tailed stalker.’ I’ve allowed the creatures to continue their existence on Odessen, as I hope to further observe their acclimation.