Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic

Attack on the Endar Spire

Master the KOTOR 'Attack on the Endar Spire' mission. Learn objectives, combat, and survival tactics to escape the Sith assault.

Attack on the Endar Spire

The "Attack on the Endar Spire" is the introductory mission in Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, serving as a critical tutorial and narrative catalyst. Players awaken aboard the Republic cruiser Endar Spire amidst a surprise Sith attack. This mission introduces core gameplay mechanics, the importance of companions, and the immediate danger posed by Darth Malak's forces.

Your primary objective is to survive the assault and escape the crippled vessel. You'll be guided by Trask Ulgo, a Republic soldier who acts as your initial companion and tutorial guide. Together, you must navigate the ship's corridors, fend off Sith troopers and droids, and find a way to reach the escape pods. The mission culminates in a desperate escape from the Endar Spire as it plummets towards the planet Taris.

Key Objectives:

  1. Survive the Sith Attack: Immediately after regaining consciousness, you'll need to defend yourself against incoming Sith forces.
  2. Follow Trask Ulgo: Trask will lead you through the initial sections of the ship, explaining basic movement and combat.
  3. Reach the Escape Pods: Navigate through the damaged sections of the Endar Spire, battling enemies and overcoming obstacles.
  4. Defeat the Sith Commander: A mini-boss encounter will test your combat skills before you can escape.

Gameplay Mechanics Introduced:

  • Movement and Interaction: Learn to move your character and interact with the environment.
  • Combat: Engage in real-time combat, utilizing basic attacks and eventually Force powers.
  • Companion System: Trask Ulgo will fight alongside you, demonstrating the importance of party members.
  • Inventory and Equipment: You'll find basic weapons and armor to equip yourself.

The "Attack on the Endar Spire" is desed to be challenging enough to be engaging but simple enough to teach new players the ropes. The destruction of the Endar Spire and the subsequent crash-landing on Taris mark the true beginning of your adventure, setting you on a path to uncover the secrets of the Star Forge and confront the Sith threat.