Star Map Star Maps were artifacts left behind by the ancient Rakata n Infinite Empire . Constructed of a self - sustaining technology that was imbued with and drew upon the dark side of the Force , these Star Maps were fabricated to be monuments to the glory of the Rakatan Empire . Originally , each Map indicated the precise location of the Infinite Empire ' s greatest achievement : the Star Forge , a factory of immense proportions . Through intentional sabotage from the retreating Rakata as their empire fell , much of the information contained within the Star Maps was lost . Over time , however , the Maps repaired themselves as designed , allowing those who sought the information contained within to piece together their full contents from multiple Maps . The most complete known example , as of the Mandalorian Wars , was located on Dantooine . This Map was housed in an ancient temple built by Rakatan slaves and protected by a set of droids , including one designed for informational purposes . During the close of the Mandalorian Wars , the fallen Jedi Revan sought out the Maps , traveling to at least five planets in order to fully uncover their secrets . After piecing together all the information , Revan and his apprentice Malak found and took control of the Star Forge . With the massive space station and factory under their command , the newly proclaimed Sith Lords created an immense fleet with which to conquer a Galactic Republic that was still recovering from the Mandalorian onslaught . During the Jedi Civil War , Revan was captured and nearly killed . After being retrained at the Jedi Enclave on Dantooine , the mindwiped Revan was charged with once again completing the quest of accessing each Star Map to combat the continued expansion of the Sith Empire . After piecing together the fragmented information , he and his companions set out for the Lehon system to finally destroy the Star Forge . Function . The Star Maps were constructed as monuments dedicated to honoring the expanse and might of the Rakata n Infinite Empire . As a result , the Maps contained information regarding planets and other key locations under the control of the Empire . Most notably , the Maps pointed to the location of the Star Forge , a titanic space station that also served as a high - capacity manufacturing facility capable of turning out war matériel at an astonishing rate . The Maps were also equipped with technology that allowed them to repair themselves if damaged . Even though the ancient Rakata attempted to destroy the information stored in the Maps , in order to prevent their former slaves from finding their homeworld and exacting revenge , these built - in repair mechanisms eventually repaired the structures and restored the data they held . Description . The Star Map was a type of holographic image - based database that was stored inside a free - standing structure supported by three legs . Even though the Map itself was free - standing , it could be connected to another device , such as a computer terminal . Extending from the base were three " arms " engraved with runes ; when the Map was activated , these armatures unfolded . As the arms locked into place , the base of the structure opened , allowing a projector orb to be released ; the orb would then ascend from inside the base and project a holographic image of the galaxy . This image marked important locations within the Infinite Empire , highlighted to show the true extent of Rakatan influence and dominance . As with other Rakatan technology , the Star Maps were imbued with the power of the dark side of the Force . Each Map had different means of activation , though all of them were only able to be activated by those who were strong in the Force . Even those so empowered were forced to overcome the protective measures assigned to some of the Maps . For example , the Maps on Dantooine and Kashyyyk were protected by defense droids and computer systems , which mentally and physically tested those who sought their secrets . Those who were deemed unworthy would be purged as " false , " and overpowered by these defense systems , with the end result often being death . History . Infinite Empire . As the Infinite Empire expanded and conquered other worlds , the demand increased for more military supplies . Ships and weapons were needed to supply soldiers for battle and to lord over the captured slaves . In response to this need , the Rakata built the Star Forge . The vast space station and production facility was considered the greatest achievement of the Rakata , but its use came at a great price , as it corrupted those who used it . The Star Forge was fueled by the primary star in the Lehon system , but because it was used as a tool of conquest and subjugation , it became steeped in the dark side of the Force . As the Infinite Empire conquered more worlds , Star Maps were developed as tribute to the Star Forge . Star Maps were placed on at least five planets , though it is possible that more may have existed . The Star Maps illustrated the extent of the Infinite Empire and offered the location of its greatest achievement . Some of the Maps , such as the one on Dantooine , were placed inside temples dedicated to the Star Forge . Others , such as the Map on Kashyyyk , were attached to computer systems , but not placed inside a temple or monument . The Infinite Empire , however , eventually began to fall , and gradually more and more worlds began to revolt . To protect and keep secret their achievement , the retreating Rakata sabotaged the Star Maps and accompanying information droids , attempting to remove all vital information . The Star Maps were temporarily rendered obsolete , and the location of both the Star Forge and the Lehon system were hidden . The technology , however , began to self - repair , causing some of the deleted information to be restored over time . Other information , such as data concerning the Rakata , was still corrupted and inaccessible upon the rediscovery of the Maps . By around 4000 BBY , the Rakata and their Empire had been forgotten by citizens of the Galactic Republic . Some planets , such as the Rakatan homeworld of Lehon , had faded from the memory of the galactic community by that time . The ruins of various monuments and temples dotted the galaxy as the only surviving legacy of the Infinite Empire . Mandalorian Wars . Sometime toward the close of the Mandalorian Wars , two Jedi Knights , Revan and Malak , discovered evidence about the existence of the Star Maps and the Star Forge . As Revan and Malak fell to the dark side , they continued to lead the Republic fleet against the Mandalorian Neo - Crusaders . During the preparations for a battle near Malachor V , it was believed that Revan visited the Trayus Academy and learned of the Maps . Following the Battle of Malachor V , Revan took his fleet and disappeared into the Unknown Regions under the guise of eliminating the remaining Mandalorians . During this time , however , Revan and Malak encountered the reborn Sith Empire on Dromund Kaas . Championing their cause to retake Republic space , the Sith Lords amassed resources and sought out the Star Maps in order to find the Star Forge . Even though the Star Maps were sabotaged by the Rakata during the decline of their Empire , the Maps had begun to restore themselves due to the technology with which they were constructed . The data which had been restored consisted of only a limited amount of accessible information . As a result , Darth Revan had to travel to multiple systems , visiting the Star Maps on Dantooine , Kashyyyk , Korriban on at least two occasions , Manaan and Tatooine . At the time of their rediscovery , enough data could be compiled that , when combined , the Star Forge ' s coordinates were revealed . Upon their visit to each planet , Revan and Malak had to face different challenges to acquire the Map information . On some planets , computers or droids fought their efforts . On others , such as Korriban , the Map was found in the Tomb of Naga Sadow and protected by the tomb ' s ancient defenses . The pair , nevertheless , were successful in gathering enough information to trace the Star Forge to the Lehon system . After gaining favor with the Rakatan Elders , Revan and Malak were given access to the Temple of the Ancients and the Star Forge . With the Star Forge under their command , the Sith Empire , founded by Revan and Malak , was able to amass large quantities of starships , battle cruisers , battle droids and other weapons in order to conquer the weakened Republic . At this time , however , the Maps would remain relatively unknown to the broader galaxy . The ruins on Dantooine were investigated by the Jedi Nemo in 3956 BBY . Nemo was killed , however , by the ancient security measures before he was able to access the room which housed the Map . The Map on the planet Manaan was discovered by kolto harvesters , but it too remained unopened . Similarly , the Star Map on Kashyyyk had not been accessed , though it had been discovered by the exiled Jedi Jolee Bindo and other explorers in the Shadowlands who were either hunters or employees of the Czerka Corporation . Jedi Civil War . The new might created by the Star Forge was coupled with Jedi who had fallen due to the Battle of Malachor V , and soldiers and officers of the Republic fleet who defected to serve under Revan . In 3959 BBY , the first major victory for the Sith Empire was the surprise attack on the drydock s and shipyards of Foerost , dealing a substantial blow to the remaining Republic Navy . Initially , the Republic , which had been weakened by the Mandalorian Wars , was overwhelmed by the advancing Sith Empire . Under the command of Darth Revan , the advancing fleet quickly swept through the galaxy unchecked . About two years after the devastation of Telos IV , the Republic assigned a small team of Jedi to board Darth Revan ' s command ship and capture the Dark Lord . During the battle aboard the ship , Darth Malak saw the opportunity to usurp the mantle of Sith Master . He ordered his vessel to fire upon Revan ' s ship , leaving him unconscious and on the brink of death . One of the Jedi , Bastila Shan , used the Force to keep Revan from dying and brought him before the Jedi Council . Eventually , the amnesiac Revan , whose mind had been reprogrammed by the Council began to be trained once again as a Jedi . Not remembering the secrets of how the Sith Empire had amassed such power , Revan was asked to investigate the ancient ruins near the Jedi Enclave . In 3956 BBY , Revan scouted the ruins , finding the Star Map as he had years earlier . Armed with this new information , and at the edict of the Council on Dantooine , the redeemed Revan once again set out in the quest for the Star Maps . Being joined by Bastila Shan and Carth Onasi , among others , Revan sought to retrace his earlier steps . Finally , after visiting Kashyyyk , Korriban , Manaan , and Tatooine , Revan was able to trace the Star Forge to the Lehon system and set out to destroy it . Known Map locations . Dantooine . One of the first Star Maps to be discovered by Darth Revan and his apprentice , Darth Malak , was found on Dantooine in the ancient ruins located not far from the Jedi Enclave . Following the Mandalorian Wars , the duo visited these ruins to track down the Star Map . Before their initial entry into the depths of the ruins , Malak questioned whether Revan was certain this was the path they should follow . After a moment of deliberation , Revan unsealed the doors . At the time of Revan ' s arrival during the Mandalorian Wars , this Map was the most complete in terms of the data it contained . Several years later , when the amnesiac Revan , along with Bastila , re - entered the ruins , an information droid stationed in the main room instructed them on how to reach the Star Map . Access to the main chamber , which lay straight ahead , was only granted by completing the puzzles found in the two rooms situated to the right and left . In these two rooms were ancient computer terminal s that were protected by security droids ; the ancient droids immediately attacked the party , but they were able to complete the puzzles in these rooms and enter the main chamber that housed the Star Map . Kashyyyk . Attached to an ancient computer terminal , this Star Map was located on the surface of Kashyyyk . Due to a malfunction in the computer system in the preceding years , the native wroshyr trees grew to an immense size , causing the surface of the planet to become a wilderness of wild beasts and other creatures known as the Shadowlands . During his exile in the Shadowlands , Jedi Knight Jolee Bindo encountered the Star Map , but was unable to access it despite his numerous attempts . Wookiee Chieftain Freyyr was also unable to access the device . After traveling deep into the Shadowlands on a mission for Chuundar , the amnesiac Revan encountered knowledge of the device ' s existence . Revan , who had accessed the device years earlier in his search with Darth Malak , was able to access the device in 3956 BBY . During the encounter with the computer terminal , Jolee Bindo replied with great surprise that the computer recognized Revan and that he was able to access the attached Map . Korriban . Located in the Valley of the Dark Lords on Korriban , this Star Map was located within the unused tomb constructed for the ancient Dark Lord of the Sith Naga Sadow . Even though Sadow lived millennia after the fall of the Infinite Empire , the Map was located in a room of the burial construct whose access was obstructed by a pool of acid . While it was said that Revan and Malak visited Korriban twice , it was unknown if the Map had been accessed both times . Nevertheless , once the Star Forge was under their command , reaching the Star Map — along with withstanding the other challenges of the tomb — became part of an important initiation rite for the promising students of the Sith Academy on Korriban . To access the Map again , Revan , having been redeemed , had to temporarily join the Academy and perform various tasks to receive prestige with Sith Master Uthar Wynn . After completing these tasks , Wynn believed Revan to be quite the promising pupil and a potential candidate for further Dark Jedi training . Once he was given access to the tomb , Revan had to overcome the obstacles of the tomb ' s defenses as well as fauna that had taken lair . Among the creatures in the tomb were two terentateks . After using special grenades to negate the effects of the acid pool , Revan crossed and accessed the Map . Manaan . The Star Map on Manaan , a water world , was located beneath the watery surface along the Hrakert Rift . It is unknown how Revan and Malak discovered or reached the ancient artifact initially , but it was rediscovered by kolto harvesters working for the Republic during the Jedi Civil War . After the harvesters hit the " obstruction " in their efforts to tap into the kolto , the redeemed Revan arrived on Manaan with the crew of the " Ebon Hawk " . After performing some tasks for Roland Wann , head diplomat of the Republic Embassy , he was allowed access to the harvesting station via submersible . Blocking the route to the Map , however , was the Progenitor , a giant firaxan shark responsible for a recent insurrection by the Selkath at the harvesting station . In order to appease the beast , the portion of the harvesting station that reached into the rift had to be destroyed . With the station no longer interfering with the natural cycle of the kolto , the Progenitor permitted Revan to cross the rift and access the Map . At this point in time , however , the Map was not protected by ancient droids or visibly near an ancient building . Tatooine . On Tatooine , the Star Map was placed inside an ancient Rakatan temple that had been reduced to ruins by the time of Revan and Malak . The ruins were located in the Eastern Dune Sea , a great open expanse of hostile desert . By the time the redeemed Revan visited the ruins in 3956 BBY , a krayt dragon had made its lair there , making access to the Star Map difficult . The krayt dragon may have been attracted by the dark side energies from the Map . The dragon was eventually killed by Revan , with the assistance of Komad Fortuna , allowing the Map to be accessed . The Map was not attached to any computer systems or security droids at the time of this visit . Behind the scenes . The first appearance of the Star Maps is in the game " " . They serve as a plot device ; the player must acquire the Maps to reach the planet Lehon . In the gameplay of " Star Wars : Knights of the Old Republic " , the Star Maps — other than the Map on Dantooine — can be acquired in any order . The order of Maps listed in this article is alphabetical and does not imply the canon order the Maps were acquired . The player has the option of turning to the dark side during the course of the game . In doing so , the player uses the Star Maps to reacquire and retake the Star Forge from Darth Malak . As a result , Revan is crowned the true Dark Lord of the Sith during a ceremony at the Temple of the Ancients . Following the dark - side path throughout the game has no effect on the ability to access the Maps other than player interaction with the computer terminal on Kashyyyk .