Mission to Taspir III

The Mission to Taspir III was carried out by Jedi Knights Jaden Korr and Kyle Katarn for the New Jedi Order.

Background
As the New Jedi Order was mobilizing to intercept the Disciples of Ragnos on Korriban, Kyle Katarn informed his student Jaden Korr that he had received a distress call from Rosh Penin, who said he was being held captive on Taspir III. Korr was dubious because Penin had previously turned to the dark side, and feared a trap, but he agreed to help Kyle nonetheless.

The Mission
The two Jedi Knights arrived at an Imperial industrial plant on the barren, lava-ridden surface of Taspir III. Kyle dropped Jaden off at the back entrance of the plant and flew the Raven's Claw around to enter from another entrance. Korr proceeded through the complex, climbing the levels of the tall towers and crossing perilous bridges, avoiding deadly lava flows, dispatching scores of Imperial troops and New Reborn along the way. Eventually, he encountered the Dark Jedi Alora, who taunted him and fled. Korr pursued her through the facility, navigating dangerous assembly lines and machining equipment. During the chase Korr became increasingly frustrated and angry, treading perilously close to the dark side.

Jaden: Rosh?

Rosh: Jaden.

Jaden: You don't look like much of a captive, Rosh. Did you dream this up or was it Tavion's idea?

Rosh: No, Jaden, wait! I was wrong. Please, take me back to the Academy. I need help. Jaden, stay back. Please - don't - hurt - me. (pulls a few metal crates in front of Jaden)

Jaden: You tried to kill me, and now you've lured me into a trap!

Rosh: Jaden, I was scared. You have to believe me. We're - We're friends, remember? Let's get out of here before Alora comes back.

(Rosh jumps to a ledge, Jaden pushes the crates and jumps to Rosh and he falls)

Jaden: How do I know you won't betray me again? You're always trying to beat me. How do I know this isn't another trick?

Kyle: (through the Force) Jaden, don't do it.

Alora: Finish him, Jedi!

Rosh: Wait! Listen to what you're saying. You're - You're angry. Don't give in to it. That leads to the dark side, right?

(Jaden shoves Rosh into a crate)

Kyle: (through the Force) He only fell to the dark side because he was scared - afraid of dying. Put away your saber.

(Jaden throws Rosh to the floor)

Alora: Strike him down! Give in to your anger!

Kyle: (through the Force) Jaden, you're better than that! Don't give in to your anger! Rosh is telling the truth!

Alora eventually led him to Rosh, whom Jaden confronted in his rage. Alora encouraged him to kill Rosh, believing that if he could be turned he would be a powerful ally. Kyle, in another part of the plant, telepathically urged Jaden to resist temptation. He let go of his anger, deactivated his lightsaber, and asked Rosh for forgiveness. Alora was angered, and engaged Korr in a duel, severing Rosh's arm in the process. After minutes of intense fighting, Jaden managed to defeat Alora. Kyle arrived, and knew that Rosh had to receive medical attention. He carried Penin away, unconscious, and praised Jaden for making the right choice. The two Jedi parted there, and Jaden went on to Korriban to help the Jedi a're alwayslready engaged with the Disciples of Ragnos there.

Behind the scenes
In the game, the player has a choice between the light and dark sides of the Force. If the player chooses the non-canonical, dark side ending, Jaden mortally wounds Rosh, and then refuses to join the Disciples of Ragnos, slaying Alora as well. After Jaden leaves, Kyle enters and finds Rosh, who says he was sorry that both of Kyle's students had failed him. Before Rosh dies, Kyle assures him that he had become a Jedi. He then leaves to pursue Jaden.

Appearances

 * Star Wars: Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy