(L10) The Separatists' Stronghold SWTOR Guide

Last update: 11 May 2016

Fort Garnik

This mission also begins in the Republic Command Center in [1]. Exit through the door in [2]. It's time to visit the separatists in their main base - a stronghold hidden inside the volcano. Take a taxi to go to Taxi (Volcano Camp Speeder) marked in the last mission.

Mount Avilatan

Head for the Separatist Stronghold entrance in [3], shown in the picture below. The door leading to the stronghold is on the left. You'll come across a lot of different types of opponents both on the way and inside the base. Watch out especially for Separatist Monitor Droids [+], Separatist Commanders [+], Separatist Officers [+] (they fire short bursts and then throw grenades). These enemies are on all three levels of the stronghold.

Make your way through the network of corridors to get to an open yard surrounded by lava. Once you're there, find the elevator in [4], which will take you to Separatist Stronghold - Level 2. Apart from the abovementioned enemies, you'll face new ones on the second level - Separatist Tech Officers (they send electrifying probes) and Separatist Vanguards [+] (big enemies armed with heavy weapons who can push you away).

Use Data Spike on Separatists' Comm Console

You task is to use the piers to get to [5]. There is the entrance to the room with the separatists' communication console. Go through the green force field to enter the story area.

It must be underlined at this point that this is a very difficult area. There are Imperial Supervisors (who can slow you down and send electrifying probes) and Imperial Officers [+] here. Even if your character's level is 8, the fights will be extremely hard and almost impossible to be won. Moreover, the further you go, the more difficult it gets.

So if you can't manage to defeat all these enemies, at least try to eliminate those near [6] or [7]. Then use boosting abilities and prepare some Medpacs. Run up to the console in [8] as quickly as possible and use it - don't pay attention to any enemy fire. You should be able to finish the hacking process before you get killed - then simply teleport to the medical center.

Use Your Personal Holocom

After the respawn, click the button on the screen to speak with Arik Jorgan via the holocom. You'll receive new mission objectives. Now, you need to make your way to the corridor in [9]. It will take you to Separatist Stronghold - Level 3. When you get there, watch out also for a new type of enemies - Separatist Supervisors (can slow you down).

Find Havoc Squad

You need to go through the whole stronghold to get to [10]. Pass through the green force field to enter the story area.

Talk to Commander Tavus

There will be several small rooms full of enemies before you get to [11]. Regenerate your health and prepare Medpacs. Next, approach the Havoc squad and Commander Tavus, with whom you'll automatically start the conversation. It turns out that all members of the Havoc squad... went over to the Empire side. Naturally, the conversation will end in a fight.

Defeat Colonel Vorr

Defeat the Imperial Soldiers

You need to defeat several Imperial Soldiers (use an area attack to get rid of all of them) and Colonel Vorr [+] (fight with him after you've killed the soldiers). You'll win this fight easily.

Return to the Republic Command Center

Report to General Vander

After the fight it's best to immediately teleport to Quick Travel Point (Fort Garnik) or Quick Travel Point (Avilatan's Rest Cantina) and then go inside the Republic Command Center through the door in [2] (see the first map in the mission description). Go to the commanders' room in [1] and speak with General Vander and Arik Jorgan. The latter will become your first companion. You'll also get the last, brief mission on this planet.

Rewards:

• 3515 XP;
• 240 credits;
• Republic Trooper's Chestguard, Ord Mantell Commendation;
• Codex entry - Persons of Note: Aric Jorgan (Trooper) - 495 XP;
• Codex entry - Achievement - Titles: Lieutenant - 450 XP.