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Interview with Bioware’s Richard Vogel

Soeren Kamper

Check out this Star Wars: The Old Republic interview from Bioware’s Co-GM Richard Vogel. Please excuse the bad audio. Transcript: I am Richard Vogel and I am the co-GM at Bioware-Austin. Basically this story, umm, takes place 300 years after the original KotOR, which is what it’s based on. Uh, Knights of the Old Republic. And, uh, 2700 years before the movies. So gives us a lot of leeway to a lot of stuff we couldn’t do if we were near the movies. So, there are a lot of Jedi, for instance, in our game. But as far as classes go, we announced the Bounty Hunter, and we announced the Trooper, and we announced the Smuggler. We have been developing for about three years. We’re, uh, not ready, still not ready to release yet. We have a ways to go. Well, basically what we did is, we did, uh, we…

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SWTOR Trooper & Bounter Hunter Alpha Gameplay Footage

Soeren Kamper

The story takes place in the Star Wars fictional universe shortly after the establishment of a tenuous peace between the re-emergent Sith Empire and the Galactic Republic, 300 years after the events of the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic games and 3,500 years before the events in the Star Wars films. The Jedi, held responsible for the Sith‘s success, are forced to relocate from Coruscant to Tython, where the Jedi order was founded. The Sith control Korriban, where they re-established a Sith Academy. The game begins as new conflicts arise. A collaborative effort between Bioware, Lucasarts, and Dark Horse Comics has resulted in a webcomic entitled “Star Wars: The Old Republic: Threat of Peace” whose purpose is to set up the story as the game opens. Related Posts The Guild Sphere: Sons of AnarchyStar Wars Uprising: ector Battle Imminent: Burnin Konn“Star Wars: Ahsoka” Set to Premiere on Disney+…

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Faction lore: Mandalorian

Soeren Kamper

The Mandalorians (called Mando’ade in Mando’a, meaning “children of Mandalore”) were a warlike, nomadic group of clan-based people consisting of members from multiple species. Often, they served as mercenaries and bounty hunters. Their culture revolved around that of battle and war being a source of honor and pride in their community. The leader of the Mandalorians typically took on the title of “Mandalore.” Mandalorians were frequently allied with the Sith, most notably Exar Kun and much later as a prototype for the Clone trooper under the power of Darth Sidious and the Galactic Republic, though they would not hesitate to cooperate with the Jedi if it suited them. In later years Mandalorian Warriors wore very distinctive battle helmets with T-shaped visors that covered the entirety of their faces, which would provide inspiration for the helmets of the clone troopers. These helmets would eventually become strongly associated with the Mandalorian people….

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Know your Lore: HK-47

Soeren Kamper

In the vast galaxy of Star Wars, few droids stand out like HK-47. Known for his ruthless efficiency and a darkly humorous personality, HK-47 has left an indelible mark on the Star Wars universe. This article will dive into the character’s origins, his significant roles in various Star Wars stories, and his enduring legacy across games, comics, and novels. Whether you’re a long-time fan or new to the galaxy far, far away, HK-47’s tale is one worth exploring. Chapter 1: The Origins of HK-47 HK-47’s origins are deeply rooted in the tumultuous period of the Star Wars galaxy known as the Old Republic era. To fully appreciate the character of HK-47, one must first understand the mind of his creator, Darth Revan—a Jedi Knight who turned Sith Lord, and whose impact on the galaxy was profound and far-reaching. The Rise of Darth Revan Darth Revan was a figure of immense…

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