Star Wars: The Old Republic

Players: Massive Multiplayer Online
Publisher: BioWare/Lucasarts
Genres: RPG, Other
Release Date: December 20, 2011
Developer: BioWare Austin/Lucasarts
MSRP: $TBA
Platforms:
Set 300 years after the events in Knights of the Old Republic (and featuring some familiar faces), Star Wars: The Old Republic will put players on either side of a massive war between the Republic and the Empire. In Star Wars: The Old Republic, players will explore an age thousands of years before the rise of Darth Vader when war between the Old Republic and the Sith Empire divides the galaxy. Players can choose to play as Jedi, Sith, or a variety of other classic Star Wars roles, defining their personal story and determining their path down the light or dark side of the Force. Along the way, players will befriend courageous companions who will fight at their side or possibly betray them, based on the players` actions. Players can also choose to team up with friends to battle enemies and overcome incredible challenges.

You know you've made it in the galaxy when your gear has a helmet AND a hat.

While the Sith are known for their brutality and manipulative natures in the Empire, and the Bounty Hunters are known for their efficiency in their work, there is one class that carries out the will of the Galactic Empire behind the scenes and away from the prying eyes of the Secret Intelligence Service, the espionage branch of the Republic. The Imperial Agent is quite the rogue, using every underhanded rule in the book to get the job done and secure the Empire’s place at the pinnacle of the known universe.

As you can see, the Operative and Sniper Advanced Classes work very differently. While it is optimal to find cover, Operatives will usually only grab cover for main healing, and opt for close range knife fights or poison application to deal damage, while the Sniper will make the most use of placing cover and eliminating targets very quickly from extreme distances with high burst damage. Imperial Agents, just like the Republic’s Smuggler class, will be a great addition to the team regardless of their advanced class.

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  1. November 05, 2011 at 04:45pm
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    Agent is basically the Imperial version of the Smuggler. Same type of moves it looks like.

    However, if I do go Empire, I’m definitely making a Sniper.

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    this class feels like being a kind of Star Warsish James Bond. which is pretty original and refreshing. IMO from what I’ve tested it was the most interresting storyline.

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    Hmm I may need to try this class after smuggler.

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    This has me conflicted now. Do I continue to swear alliegance to the dark side and Darth Angry Joe or go to the light? To fight against Angry Joe is AWFULLY tempting.

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    Perhaps not as epic as the Smuggler trailer, but it does show the methodical nature of the Agent quite nicely.

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