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| Boss: General Rahm Kota |
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Finally a true test of your Sith skills and the man your master sent
you to assassinate. As you enter General Kota is sort of angry and
insulted that Vader sent a "boy" to fight him but none the less Kota is
a Jedi and you are Sith so he must destroy you.

The overall battle with Kota is actually rather easy once you get the
hang out it. The best strategy to use against him is distance since he
is a strong blademaster. Blast him with Force Lightning until you both
get stuck in a Force Lock and then match the on screen commands to
knock him back. Repeat this strategy and he'll eventually stop to chide
you some more about your age and his strength, blah. After this happens
he comes at you a bit faster and with a few more Force Pushes. Keep
blasting him with Force Lightning and if he manages to get close enough
to you throw in a few vertical slashes as well. You can also attempt
Force Pushes and saber throws but he avoids them more often then not.
The whole time you are battling Kota he is spouting the wisdom of the
Jedi and the closer he gets to defeat the more strained his voice
becomes. As the battle rages the room itself begins to sustain damage
but don't pay attention to it, just keep up your ranged attacks until
his health hits half way at which point he starts to bring the whole
facility down around you.

At this point its best to switch to a closer approach and hope for
Saber Locks you can easily win. When he is knocked back jump in for the
quick slices. Finally when his health hits a low around a quarter the
final finishing move will start so match the commands and watch as
Starkiller thrashes Kota. He jumps in close for the kill but not before
Kota tells you something interesting. Pointedly that Vader won't always
be your Master then screams "Me?" before being blinded from your blade
and pushed into space. Before leaving he snatches up Kota's lightsaber
with the Force then leaves to report to Vader.

Beating this level unlocks the new Force Power "Ground Slam" as well as
new characters for duel mode; Anakin Skywalker, Aayla Secura, Luke
Skywalker and finally a focusing Combat Crystal for your blade, a
Kaiburr crystal that increases the strength of Force Push.


Whew, what a level!

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4.03 Trial of Skill
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You report to Vader that Kota has been killed. Vader pulls Kota's
lightsaber from your belt and attacks you with it. Another test it
seems as he points out the fact that if had been your(only) saber you
would have been killed. He then dispatches you to the ruins of the Jedi
Temple on Coruscant for more training. This finally gives you
unrestricted access to your ship, the Rogue Shadow. From here you can
enter cheats, change your 'Costume', and review the database and your
holocron collection. The ship also acts as a portal to the next level.

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| Holocron: 6 |
| Lightsaber crystal: 2: purple, Qixoni Crystal |
| Lightsaber hilt: none |
| Force Holocron: 1 |
| Moves Unlocked: 1: Dark Rage |
| Characters Unlocked: 1: Asajj Ventress |
| Costume Unlocked: 1: Heavy Training Gear |
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The Trial of Skill is actually a short but interesting level. It's
starts with the Rogue Shadow landing on the roof of the now abandoned
Jedi Temple on Coruscant. Starkiller is greeted by Imperial
Stormtroopers who inform you that the temple is off limits. Well, since
Vader trumps them lets continue on. Dispatch of the rushing
Stormtroopers then continue forward and clear their buddies out on the
steps of the temple. To the left of the temple entrance is some debris,
clear the large rock to reveal the first Holocron(H1) then head on into
the temple if the coast is clear.

When the small corridor opens into the large main area of the temple
look to the right for the next Holocron(H2) then proceed to clear out
the Stormtroopers hiding about. Once the area is clear look for another
Holocron(H3) in the very back of the main area behind and underneath a
large caved in section of the temple and make sure to destroy the four
large statues to claim a purple lightsaber crystal and a Force Holocron
within them. After you grab all the loot climb up that rubble to gain
entrance to the next section; battling a few Stormtroopers on the way.
Hop down this rubble and grab the Holocron(H4) hidden to the left of
the cave in then continue down into the newly accessed hallway.
Imperial Royal Guards join the fight here with the regular
Stormtroopers so dispatch of them one on one, don't let the Imperial
Guards gang up on you. They fight with energy spikes that can lock your
saber up so be careful. Once they are all at your feet continue through
the hall, moving debris when need be. There is another Holocron(H5) in
the large Jedi statue in the middle of a square shaped room right
before a turn to the right so snatch that up then move on.

Head up the stairs in the middle of this large ceremony rooms and
suddenly you hear a voice speaking to you through the Force. Red Force
Lightning appears and knocks you to the ground. That could only be a
Sith attack! Darth Desolous appears!

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| Boss: Darth Desolous |
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Finally, a real opponent. This Sith Lord is one tough cookie. Move in
for lightsaber attacks quickly and pay no attention to the high amount
of misses. Ever so often use the Force to push him back and immediately
toss your lightsaber at him using the impale move. Darth Desolous likes
to attack you close(or kick you away) with his saber and uses Force
push often. When he does, leap quickly out of the way of his onslaught.
Everyone once in awhile he'll start to build the Force around him in a
sphere. When this happens stay clear of the sudden discharge then
attack again. If he ever manages to lift you in the air a quick toss of
your saber should score a hit and let you free. Force Lightning has
little effect on him but has a high chance of getting you both in a
Force Lock which leaves him dazed for a free strike from your saber if
you win. Also, if you manage to knock him down any make good use of
that new Ground Slam move you learned; the damage is small but
consistent. Finally, make good use of the lock on and your dash ability
to gain\cover ground quickly. Continue these strategies making sure to
win any Force or saber locks you encounter; his dazed moments are the
best opportunity. Make sure to grab the last Holocron(H6) from behind
the largest statue in the back of the room during the battle with Darth
Desolous.

Once Darth Desolous' health hits a low Starkiller will initiate the
finishing move and smash him to death with that large statue. After his
demise PROXY arrives with a message from Lord Vader. Seems his spies
have located another Jedi and this time, he thinks you are doomed from
the start. For passing the Trial of Skill you unlock a new Force Power
titled "Dark Rage" which allows a powerful topping attack to a three
hit combo as well as unlocking Asajj Ventress for Duel Mode and a
Qixoni Crystal for your lightsaber. This crystal beefs up your Force
Choke ability. Finally, the Heavy Training Gear costume becomes
available to you for use.

Read the three new Database entries, Raxus Prime, Imperial Sentinel and
Darth Desolous, before continuing on your next mission.