Star Wars: The Old Republic, abbreviated SWTOR or TOR, is a massively multiplayer online roleplaying game (MMORPG) by BioWare, a subsidiary of Electronic Arts. The game was first officially announced in an October 30, 2007 press release, though details were vague.^[5] On October 21, 2008, the title of the game was revealed, in addition to a fair amount of detail about the game in a press conference.^[6] Three tie-in novels, Star Wars: The Old Republic: Fatal Alliance by Sean Williams, Star Wars: The Old Republic: Deceived by Paul S. Kemp, and Star Wars: The Old Republic: Revan by Drew Karpyshyn, cover the story behind it.^[7] In addition, Dark Horse Comics is releasing a webcomic set before the events of the game, which will be reprinted into a regular comic series. During its presentation at E3 BioWare announced the game would be the first MMORPG to feature large-scale voice acting.^[8] The game was released in the US and Europe on December 20, 2011.

Contents 1 Gameplay 2 Features 2.1 Planets and moons 2.1.1 Space battle planets and moons 2.1.2 Flashpoint planets and moons 2.1.3 Warzone Planets and moons 2.1.4 Story planets and moons 2.2 Playable species 2.3 Classes 2.3.1 Galactic Republic 2.3.2 Sith Empire 2.4 Companion characters 3 Appearances 4 Development 5 Media 5.1 "Deceived" Cinematic Trailer 5.2 "Hope" Cinematic Trailer 5.3 "Return" Cinematic Trailer 6 Editions and Pre-Order 7 Update history 7.1 Game Update 1.1: Rise of the Rakghouls 7.1.1 Story 7.1.2 Major additions 7.1.2.1 Flashpoint: Kaon Under Siege 7.1.2.2 Operation: Karagga's Palace (expansion) 7.2 Game Update 1.2: Legacy 7.2.1 Story 7.2.2 Major additions 7.2.2.1 Legacy system 7.2.2.2 Flashpoint: Lost Island 7.2.2.3 Operation: Explosive Conflict 7.2.2.4 Warzone: Novare Coast 7.3 Game Update 1.3: Allies 7.3.1 Major additions 8 Cover gallery 9 Notes and references 10 External links 10.1 In other languages

GameplayEdit

The Old Republic does not dramatically diverge from traditional MMORPG gameplay. Players control an avatar in third-person view, interacting with the various elements of the game world and other players, and will have their own starship as an in-game base. It has also been revealed that player versus player combat (PvP) will occur in warzones, either Jedi vs. Sith or Republic vs. Empire.[1] However, BioWare intends to put a large emphasis on the story element of the game, something that the company feels is lacking in other MMORPGs. New characters are required to choose to align with one of two factions waging war on each other—the Galactic Republic or the Sith Empire.^[9] Several gameplay elements differ between the factions, such as story and available classes.^[9]

FeaturesEdit

Planets and moonsEdit

The game features the following planets and moons:^[10]

Space battle planets and moonsEdit

• Aeten II
• Balosar
• Fondor
• Jabiim
• Javaal
• Kalee
• Kovor
• Makem Te
• Pakuuni
• Saleucami
• Zosha

Flashpoint planets and moonsEdit

• Athiss
• Cademimu
• Denova
• Kaon
• Taral V
• Zadd

Warzone Planets and moonsEdit

• Denova

Story planets and moonsEdit

• Uphrades

Playable speciesEdit

ClassesEdit

Each faction has four classes to choose from. Each class can specialize into two advanced classes, giving a total of sixteen variations.^[19]

Galactic Republic Capital World: Coruscant Fleet Base: Carrick Station					Sith Empire Capital World: Dromund Kaas Fleet Base: Vaiken Spacedock
Class name	Starting planet	Advanced classes	Playable species	Starship	Class name	Starting planet	Advanced classes	Playable species	Starship
Trooper	Ord Mantell	Commando Vanguard	Cyborg Human Mirialan Zabrak	BT-7 Thunderclap	Bounty hunter	Nal Hutta	Powertech Mercenary	Chiss Cyborg Human Rattataki Zabrak	D5-Mantis
Jedi Consular	Tython	Shadow Sage	Human Miraluka Mirialan Twi'lek Zabrak	Defender	Sith Inquisitor	Korriban	Sorcerer Assassin	Human Rattataki Sith Pureblood Twi'lek Zabrak	Fury
Smuggler	Ord Mantell	Gunslinger Scoundrel	Human Cyborg Mirialan Twi'lek Zabrak	XS Freighter	Imperial Agent	Nal Hutta	Operative Sniper	Chiss Cyborg Human Rattataki Zabrak	X-70B Phantom
Jedi Knight	Tython	Guardian Sentinel	Human Miraluka Mirialan Twi'lek Zabrak	Defender	Sith Warrior	Korriban	Juggernaut Marauder	Cyborg Human Sith Pureblood Zabrak	Fury

Class Characters:

• Galactic Republic
  • Jedi Knight: Hero of Tython
  • Jedi Consular: Barsen'thor (Cold War era)
  • Trooper: Unidentified Havoc Squad commander
  • Smuggler: Ace (Cold War)

• Sith Empire
  • Sith Warrior: Emperor's Wrath (Cold War)
  • Sith Inquisitor: Kallig
  • Bounty Hunter: Grand Champion of the Great Hunt (Cold War)
  • Imperial Agent: Cipher Nine

Companion charactersEdit

This list includes all the known companion characters, and the class to which they are attached.

Jedi Consular Qyzen Fess Nadia Grell Zenith Tharan Cedrax Felix Iresso C2-N2 (Vessel companion) Jedi Knight T7-O1‎‎ Kira Carsen Archiban Kimble Fideltin Rusk Scourge C2-N2 (Vessel companion) Smuggler Bowdaar‎‎ Corso Riggs Akaavi Spar Languss Tuno Risha C2-N2 (Vessel companion) Trooper Tanno Vik M1-4X Aric Jorgan Elara Dorne Yuun C2-N2 (Vessel companion)

Bounty hunter Mako‎‎ Blizz‎ Skadge Gault Rennow Torian Cadera 2V-R8 (Vessel companion) Imperial Agent Kaliyo Djannis‎‎ Scorpio‎‎ Eckard Lokin Vector Hyllus Raina Temple 2V-R8 (Vessel companion) Sith Inquisitor Khem Val‎‎ Xalek‎‎ Andronikos Revel‎‎ Ashara Zavros‎‎ Talos Drellik‎‎ 2V-R8 (Vessel companion) Sith Warrior Vette‎‎ Pierce‎‎ Malavai Quinn Jaesa Willsaam Broonmark 2V-R8 (Vessel companion)

AppearancesEdit

DevelopmentEdit

BioWare began development on The Old Republic in December 2005^[38] at a satellite studio in Austin, Texas constructed primarily for the project.^[39][40] By January 7, 2007, Electronic Arts completed its acquisition of BioWare/Pandemic for $860 million, in a move motivated by hopes of expanding into the MMO genre of video games.^[41][42] In the following months, rumors persisted about the development of a new Knights of the Old Republic video game, spurred on by leaks from within BioWare^[43] and LucasArts^[44] and the registration of "Star Wars The Old Republic"^[45] and "The Old Republic"^[46] as LucasArts trademarks. During the E3 2008 expo, Electronic Arts executive John Riccitello confirmed that the MMO would be connected to the Knights of the Old Republic series of video games.^[47] On October 7, Lucasarts and Bioware released an invitation to the press to attend an event on October 21 about "the game that has been rumored about for years."^[48] At the event, the official press release was finally published.^[6] Drew Karpyshyn will also help with the production of the game as he is moving to Austin, Texas where the game is being designed. On September 29, 2009, after the website was down for almost a day, it had been announced that they would be accepting applications for game testing. The procedures include accepting the terms and agreements, basic information and a system scan of the computer you would be using to play the game.

MediaEdit

"Deceived" Cinematic TrailerEdit

Main article: Deceived (cinematic trailer)

The 3:53 minute cinematic trailer for Star Wars: The Old Republic, titled "Deceived," was released on June 1, 2009 and is the first of its kind for a Star Wars video game. It was directed by Dave Wilson and despite appearances, was not developed by ILM but in fact by Blur Studio on behalf of BioWare and LucasArts. Narrated by Darth Malgus, the trailer depicts the infiltration of the Jedi Temple by the Sith during the Sacking of Coruscant. An epic battle ensues in which the Jedi are defeated by overwhelming Sith numbers who have allied with both Mandalorians and bounty hunters. The Jedi Temple is summarily destroyed and Coruscant falls.

Fight choreography and motion capture were externally utilized during the creation process while the soundtrack was mixed at Skywalker Sound.^[49] The use of concept artwork provided by BioWare together with high-res models of the Jedi Temple and spacecraft from Industrial Light and Magic (ILM)^[49] allowed Blur to authentically create a believable trailer firmly rooted in the Star Wars universe. Numerous John Williams themes from the classic and prequel trilogy have been interwoven to create the trailer score. It relies heavily on the themes present in Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith as well as a few cues present in Knights of the Old Republic and its sequel, The Sith Lords.

The trailer has been highly praised by both those in the industry as well as by the fans for its technical and aesthetic achievements as well as its creative storyline depiction.^[50] However, much debate and criticism has stemmed from the trailer as well.^[51][50] Many have viewed the trailer, being depicted in a time period almost 4000 years prior to the events of A New Hope, as possessing technology and locales too similar to those depicted in the films. This may in fact be a result of the seeming confusion of LucasArts' own marketing manager Roger Evoy’s belief concerning when the game’s events actually take place:^[49]

"Hope" Cinematic TrailerEdit

Main article: Hope (cinematic trailer)

The 5:42 minute cinematic trailer for Star Wars: The Old Republic, titled "Hope," was released on June 14, 2010 and is the second of its kind for Star Wars: The Old Republic, after "Deceived." Narrated by Jace Malcom, the trailer depicts the Battle of Alderaan.

"Return" Cinematic TrailerEdit

Main article: Return (cinematic trailer)

The 6:20 minute cinematic trailer for Star Wars: The Old Republic, titled "Return," was released on June 6, 2011 and is the third of its kind for Star Wars: The Old Republic, after "Deceived" and "Hope." Narrated by Satele Shan, the trailer depicts the Fall of Korriban.

Editions and Pre-OrderEdit

Bioware released three versions of the game; a Standard edition, a Digital Deluxe edition and a Collectors edition. Pre-ordering any three of these give the player early access to the game, plus a color stone that will change the color of his lightsaber blade and blaster bolts to a black color with a yellowish glow. Each version also comes with 30 days free game time. The standard edition, if not pre-ordered, just comes with the game and the 30 days free.

The Digital Deluxe edition is Origin exclusive, and comes with everything a standard edition gets, plus:

• Flare Gun
• Training Droid
• HoloDancer
• HoloCam
• STAP

The Collectors edition comes with everything the standard edition gets. It also comes with:

• Exclusive Gentle Giant Darth Malgus statue
• Game disks collectible metal case
• The Journal of Master Gnost-Dural as annotated by Satele Shan
• The Old Republic galaxy map
• Custom Security Authentication Key
• Music of Star Wars: The Old Republic CD
• High-quality Collector's Edition box
• Flare Gun
• Training Droid
• HoloDancer
• HoloCam
• STAP
• Exclusive Mouse Droid
• Exclusive Collector's Edition Store^[52]

Update historyEdit

Game Update 1.1: Rise of the RakghoulsEdit

Rise of the Rakghouls, or Game Update 1.1, was the first regularly-scheduled content update of Star Wars: The Old Republic. Though originally scheduled for release on January 17, 2012 it was released the following day on January 18, 2012.^[53][54]

StoryEdit

A mysterious outbreak of rakghouls threatens the worlds of the Tion Hegemony, a strategically important sector of the galaxy that has remained neutral to both Republic and Imperial advances. Now Republic and Imperial forces race to the besieged world of Kaon to eliminate the threat, desperate to secure the allegiance of the Tion Hegemony for themselves...^[55]

Major additionsEdit

Flashpoint: Kaon Under SiegeEdit

Update 1.1 introduced a brand-new level 50 flashpoint mission, Kaon Under Siege. The central story-based game addition in this update, Kaon Under Siege is set on Kaon, a small world in the Tion Hegemony, as it's beset by an outbreak of the dreaded Rakghoul plague.

The mission involves landing on Kaon and fighting through waves of Rakghouls, in order to determine who or what is behind the deadly outbreak.^[56]

Operation: Karagga's Palace (expansion)Edit

Game Update 1.1 also expanding the existing Operation mission Karagga's Palace by adding four new bosses for players to battle.^[55]

Game Update 1.2: LegacyEdit

Legacy, or Game Update 1.2, was the second regularly-scheduled content update of Star Wars: The Old Republic. After significant pre-release promotion, Legacy was released on April 12, 2012.^[57]

StoryEdit

The galaxy is in turmoil. War rages across countless worlds as Republic and Imperial forces struggle for control of critical resources. Amidst the chaos, threats emerge from all sides. The planet Denova, known for its extensive deposits of baradium ore, has been seized by a band of mercenaries and veteran Imperial defectors with mysterious motives. If they are not dislodged, the explosive arsenal they can create will give them the power to destroy any armed force – Republic or Imperial. On Corellia, a corrupt councilor attempts to maximize hypermatter profits by playing both sides of the conflict, and the crazed mastermind behind the Rakghoul outbreak, discovered on Ord Mantell, continues to threaten the lives of all sentient beings in the galaxy…^[57]

Major additionsEdit

Legacy systemEdit

Update 1.2 unveiled numerous additions to and improvements upon the game's Legacy system. These improvements included including the ability to build a 'family tree' of player characters, as well as implementing new abilities and awards for player characters.^[57]

Flashpoint: Lost IslandEdit

A sequel story to 1.1's Kaon Under Siege, Lost Island revisits the story of the outbreak of the Rakghoul plague on Kaon. Having learned that the outbreak was the fault of one man, Dr. Lorrick, the player must now travel to Ord Mantell to confront the mad scientist.^[58]

Operation: Explosive ConflictEdit

A brand-new level 50 Operation mission, Explosive Conflict follows up on the story told in previous Operation mission Karagga's Palace. Legendary warlord Kephess, having united armies under his rule, has declared Denova independent and under his rule. The player must travel to Denova to challenge Kephess and his mercenary soldiers, to try to control Denova's resources for either the Republic or the Empire.^[59]

Warzone: Novare CoastEdit

Novare Coast is another brand-new addition to the game, set in a similar locale to the Explosive Conflict Operation addition. In the player-vs-player Novare Coast, players must battle for three mortar turrets targeting a strategically-important beachhead on Denova.^[60]

Game Update 1.3: AlliesEdit

Allies, or Game Update 1.3, was first announced on May 21, 2012.^[61] Though a release date has not yet been specified, a number of game improvements and new features were announced.

Major additionsEdit

• "Adaptive Gear," a new system in which social player equipment will scale according to the individual player.
• "Augment Tables," a new system in which players can craft an augmentation slot into existing player clothing/armor
• Character transfer system, which will enable players to transfer their game characters from server to server. This will initially be for a select group of servers, but will later be expanded to include all servers.
• A 'group finder,' to simplify the process of gathering other players for group missions.
• Additional perks related to the game's Legacy system, which was introduced in Game Update 1.2. This will serve to balance out the rewards systems for various styles of gameplay.

Cover galleryEdit

This is a gallery of the different cover variations of Star Wars: The Old Republic.

Notes and referencesEdit

↑ 1.0 1.1 http://www.swtor.com/news/article/press-release-001 ↑ Global Launch for The Old Republic ↑ Star Wars: The Old Republic official website ↑ SW TOR Forum Post by Daniel Erickson ↑ Lucasarts and BioWare to develop ground-breaking interactive entertainment product ↑ 6.0 6.1 Lucasarts and BioWare Reveal Star Wars: The Old Republic ↑  "Newest Publishing Calendar -- Fiction AND Non-fiction!" – "Had a slight weapons malfunction. But everything's perfectly all right now.," Sue Rostoni's StarWars.com Blog (content now obsolete; backup link on Archive.org) ↑ E3 2009 Press Conference ↑ 9.0 9.1 Frequently Asked Questions, swtor.com. Accessed on May 13, 2010. ↑ SW:TOR Holonet - Planets ↑ "In the case of the Imperial agent, we played as a member of the Chiss race"/ ↑ TOR Holonet: Classes ↑ http://swtor.com/news/news-article/20100806 ↑ http://swtor.com/news/news-article/20100806 ↑ Star Wars: The Old Republic reveal playable species with our hands on/ ↑ http://swtor.com/news/news-article/20100806 ↑ "As a smuggler, we played as a Twi'lek"/ ↑ http://swtor.com/news/news-article/20100806 ↑ Advanced Classes on swtor.com. BioWare (2010-05-14). Retrieved on May 14, 2010. ↑ TORHead: Tython NPC's ↑ 21.00 21.01 21.02 21.03 21.04 21.05 21.06 21.07 21.08 21.09 21.10 21.11 21.12 21.13 21.14 21.15 21.16 21.17 21.18 Fansite Kit at swtor.com ↑ Cthon Star Wars: The Old Republic Official Site ↑ 23.0 23.1 TOR Holonet: Inhabitants ↑ Developer Dispatch: Returning to Taris ↑ http://www.swtor.com/media/trailers/developer-walkthrough ↑ 26.0 26.1 26.2 26.3 Star Wars: The Old Republic Holonet: Voss ↑ STAR WARS: The Old Republic Fan Friday ↑ Developer Walkthrough on swtor.com ↑ Flashpoint: Taral V ↑ Voss Screenshot: Gormak camp ↑ Voss Concept Art: The Nightmare Lands ↑ 32.0 32.1 Voss Screenshot: Voss-Ka ↑ 33.0 33.1  The Old Republic: Bounty Hunter Gameplay on StarWars.com (content now obsolete; backup link on Archive.org) ↑ Voss Concept Art: Gormak spaceship ↑ Voss Concept Art: Gormak Machinery ↑ 36.0 36.1 Armor Progression ↑ Voss Screenshot: Gormak mine ↑ More evidence for KotOR MMO ↑ BioWare unveils Texas MMORPG studio ↑ E3 2008: EA CEO confirms KOTOR MMO ↑ EA Completes Acquisition of VG Holding Corp. ↑ EA buying BioWare/Pandemic for $860M ↑ BioWare's Upcoming MMO Based in KOTOR Universe ↑ Ex-Lucasarts Employee claims BioWare MMO is Kotor3 ↑ United States Patent and Trademark Office ↑ United States Patent and Trademark Office ↑ EA chief executive John Riccitiello confirm EA and BioWare new Star Wars MMORPG ↑ BioWare MMO Teaser Image - Star Wars: KOTOR? Judge for Yourself ↑ 49.0 49.1 49.2 Craig Erpelding (2009-07-13). Game On – Hollywood claims a share as video games become champions in entertainment revenue. [ http://digitalcontentproducer.com Digital Content Producer]. Retrieved on October 29, 2012, 2009. ↑ 50.0 50.1 Deceived Cinematic Trailer comments. ↑ Star Wars: The Old Republic (Bioware MMO) [Spoilers Allowed] on the Jedi Council Forums (Literature board; posted by Trip at 6/1/09 5:38pm (and subsequent posts); accessed March 19, 2012) ↑ http://www.swtor.com/preorder ↑ Game Update 1.1: ‘Rise of the Rakghouls’ Coming Jan. 17th! ↑ Game Updates ↑ 55.0 55.1 Game Update 1.1 – Rise of the Rakghouls ↑ Kaon Under Siege ↑ 57.0 57.1 57.2 Game Update 1.2 - Legacy ↑ A Look at Lost Island Flashpoint ↑ Operation: Explosive Conflict Trailer ↑ Warzone: Novare Coast ↑ Star Wars: The Old Republic’s 1.3 Patch Revealed

External linksEdit

• Star Wars: The Old Republic official website
•  Lucasarts and BioWare Reveal Star Wars: The Old Republic on StarWars.com (content now obsolete; backup link on Archive.org)
•  The Voice of Star Wars: The Old Republic on StarWars.com (content now obsolete; backup link on Archive.org)
• Star Wars: The Old Republic official YouTube channel
• Star Wars: The Old Republic official facebook page
• @swtor (Star Wars: The Old Republic) on Twitter
• Star Wars: The Old Republic on Star Wars: The Old Republic Wiki
• Lucasarts and Bioware To Develop Ground-Breaking Interactive Entertainment Product at LucasArtsBioWare.com (October 30, 2007)
• Star Wars: The Old Republic Skill Calculator
• "Time Line" trailer
• Star Wars: The Old Republic First cinematic
• Blur Studio’s Official Deceived Cinematic Trailer Site
• "Game On – Hollywood claims a share as videogames become champions in entertainment revenue" article by Craig Erpelding detailing the making of the trailer
• e3.g4tv.com: More Details For Star Wars: The Old Republic
• Star Wars: The Old Republic E3 Interview James Ohlen Part 1
• Star Wars: The Old Republic E3 Interview James Ohlen Part 2

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