Level Eight - Encounter in the Desert

Character: Qui-Gon Jinn

Objective: Anakin has been freed from slavery, but the dangers on Tatooine aren't finished. You must escort Anakin, Padme, and the T-14 hyperdrive to the queen's transport ship. But, along the way, you will encounter Darth Maul, the Sith lord who has been sent after you and your friends.

Talk with Shmi Skywalker about Anakin. After she's finished, follow Anakin straight ahead through the desert. Anakin will charge far ahead; don't worry too much about his safety, he'll be fine. Instead, Darth Maul's probe droids will appear from all sides and spread laser fire all around you.

There are a few ways to deal with the pesky probe droids. Charging them with your lightsaber can be effective, but the probes are usually too fast to strike consistently. Instead, pull out a blaster weapon and take out the probe droids. The blaster alone will usually be enough (use the dodging-roll technique to avoid the probe's lasers), but use your Force push power to stun the probes. Once the probes are stunned, they are much easier to eliminate with the blaster.

Use the Force push to stun the probe droids, then take them out with your blaster.