This thread is hereby dedicated to all news, thoughts, character concepts and discussions concerning BiowareÆs first MMO, The Old Republic.
Why am I dedicating an entire thread to one game?
The answer is, because itÆs more than a game. This rather ambitious game deals with a very fertile time period in the Star Wars Universe. We have a beaten and bloodied Republic engage in a cold war with a Sith Empire. The Jedi are trying to reconnect with their ancient roots while the Sith are rebuilding their forces and consolidating the territory and power theyÆve gained. Smugglers, Soldiers, Bounty Hunters and more all have parts to play in this exciting time period. There are a vast number of story possibilities with just the relatively small amount of information we have now.
This thread is meant to discuss those possibilities, to aid my fellow writers in any future endeavors involving this dark period in the galaxyÆs history. TOR is a fascinating time and a great place to set stories based solely in the star wars universe, or perhaps cross over elements from other creations.
First up, a series of links to the available information
The Timeline
The Galactic Republic
The Jedi Order
The Sith Empire
The Sith Lords
Known Planets
Ord Mantell
My Thoughts: This place is a disgrace to the Republic and an opportunity for the Sith Empire. A government run by the criminals, paying service to the Republic, merely because itÆs a good business move. The smuggler in me is just fine with things staying as they are, but the Trooper in me is appalled by the idea of fighting (and maybe dying) to defend a corrupt, mob run, local government
Hutta
My Thoughts: ItÆs a bloated, festering pustule on the backside of the universe, populated by waste eating worms and flies. This is the one thing my Jedi & Sith sides agree on, the planet should be cleansed of Hutts. Though, obviously, each side has a different method in mind.
Tython
My Thoughts: It feels like the home of Jedi Knights. Peaceful serene, and yet there is something dark still living here. A shadow that lies just beyond sight, a mystery that should be brought into the light
Korriban
My Thoughts: Brutally beautiful. There is something oddly compelling about this world in perpetual twilight. There is knowledge here, and knowledge is my favorite path to power. I wish to plumb the secrets of the ancient Sith, learn their knowledge and avoid their mistakes.
Known Classes
Bounty Hunter
My Thoughts: A tad too Mandalorian for my tastes but I respect their abilities and combat prowess. A dangerous group of individuals not to be taken lightly
Trooper
My Thoughts: Everything I love about clone troopers without the whole, made-to-serve thing looming over them. I respect the Jedi a great deal, but to me these are the major heroes of our tale. Men and Women working to stem the tide of the Sith onslaught with noting more than a blaster rifle, some training, skill and good old fashioned guts.
Smuggler
My Thoughts: The class I am mostly likely to play. Hey I like the Republic, and respect every person who fights for itÆs continuation. But IÆm more interested in retiring comfortably than fighting for the RepublicÆs glory. Hey! I donÆt work for Sith or Slavers, and I only transport recreational drugs like glitterstim. Yeah IÆll run weapons, but with the Sith bearing down on system after system, a man has a right to protect his family with whatever firearms he can afford. I provide him the gun, and make a little cash for myself, everyone wins.
Would I transport Republic agents into Sith space?
ààHow big a reward are we talking about here?
Why am I dedicating an entire thread to one game?
The answer is, because itÆs more than a game. This rather ambitious game deals with a very fertile time period in the Star Wars Universe. We have a beaten and bloodied Republic engage in a cold war with a Sith Empire. The Jedi are trying to reconnect with their ancient roots while the Sith are rebuilding their forces and consolidating the territory and power theyÆve gained. Smugglers, Soldiers, Bounty Hunters and more all have parts to play in this exciting time period. There are a vast number of story possibilities with just the relatively small amount of information we have now.
This thread is meant to discuss those possibilities, to aid my fellow writers in any future endeavors involving this dark period in the galaxyÆs history. TOR is a fascinating time and a great place to set stories based solely in the star wars universe, or perhaps cross over elements from other creations.
First up, a series of links to the available information
The Timeline
The Galactic Republic
The Jedi Order
The Sith Empire
The Sith Lords
Known Planets
Ord Mantell
My Thoughts: This place is a disgrace to the Republic and an opportunity for the Sith Empire. A government run by the criminals, paying service to the Republic, merely because itÆs a good business move. The smuggler in me is just fine with things staying as they are, but the Trooper in me is appalled by the idea of fighting (and maybe dying) to defend a corrupt, mob run, local government
Hutta
My Thoughts: ItÆs a bloated, festering pustule on the backside of the universe, populated by waste eating worms and flies. This is the one thing my Jedi & Sith sides agree on, the planet should be cleansed of Hutts. Though, obviously, each side has a different method in mind.
Tython
My Thoughts: It feels like the home of Jedi Knights. Peaceful serene, and yet there is something dark still living here. A shadow that lies just beyond sight, a mystery that should be brought into the light
Korriban
My Thoughts: Brutally beautiful. There is something oddly compelling about this world in perpetual twilight. There is knowledge here, and knowledge is my favorite path to power. I wish to plumb the secrets of the ancient Sith, learn their knowledge and avoid their mistakes.
Known Classes
Bounty Hunter
My Thoughts: A tad too Mandalorian for my tastes but I respect their abilities and combat prowess. A dangerous group of individuals not to be taken lightly
Trooper
My Thoughts: Everything I love about clone troopers without the whole, made-to-serve thing looming over them. I respect the Jedi a great deal, but to me these are the major heroes of our tale. Men and Women working to stem the tide of the Sith onslaught with noting more than a blaster rifle, some training, skill and good old fashioned guts.
Smuggler
My Thoughts: The class I am mostly likely to play. Hey I like the Republic, and respect every person who fights for itÆs continuation. But IÆm more interested in retiring comfortably than fighting for the RepublicÆs glory. Hey! I donÆt work for Sith or Slavers, and I only transport recreational drugs like glitterstim. Yeah IÆll run weapons, but with the Sith bearing down on system after system, a man has a right to protect his family with whatever firearms he can afford. I provide him the gun, and make a little cash for myself, everyone wins.
Would I transport Republic agents into Sith space?
ààHow big a reward are we talking about here?