In the year 9 BBY, Cal Kestis, a Jedi Knight, engaged in a final lightsaber duel with the former Jedi, Bode Akuna. This battle took place within the Jedi Temple located on the planet Tanalorr. Kestis was aided by Merrin, a Nightsister, in his fight against Akuna. Ultimately, Akuna was defeated and killed, leading to the retrieval of the compass. This compass provided the navigational route to Tanalorr through the nebula known as the Koboh Abyss, thereby enabling the Hidden Path's clandestine network to ready Tanalorr for their purposes.