Playable Species Revealed for Jedi and Sith Classes, New Timeline
New Playable Species
So far we’ve only dropped hints about the range of playable species in Star Wars™: The Old Republic™. You may have heard about the Chiss Imperial Agent or the Twi’lek Smuggler, but we can tell you now that all classes will include optional non-human species.
The new species were announced for specific classes. The Sith Pureblood, the original Sith race descended from Naga Sadow and Marka Ragnos, will be playable by Sith Warriors. Miraluka, the same species as Visas from KotOR II: The Sith Lords, can play as Jedi Knights. Mirialans can become Jedi Consulars. Lastly, Zabrak, the same species as Darth Maul, can be playable by Sith Inquisitors.
The official site notes that the list of playable species is not complete, and they look to expand upon the list in the coming months. It does seem, however, that species will be class-specific.
Timeline: The Mandalorian Wars
The Mandalorian Wars included some of the bloodiest battles in the Republic’s history. Mandalore the Ultimate’s relentless campaign to goad the Jedi into open conflict cost the lives of millions. Though the entrance of a Jedi splinter faction into the war is perceived as the factor that turned the tide against the Mandalorians, the perseverance of Republic soldiers and pilots like Carth Onasi cannot be underestimated. Jedi Master Gnost-Dural’s historical investigation analyzes the conflict with the perspective of modern events, highlighting the implications for the war against the Sith Empire.
BTC 311 – Too often, the Mandalorian Wars are characterized solely as a prelude to the Jedi Civil War, but the events surrounding the conflict itself bear close examination. When Mandalore the Ultimate called together the clans and began augmenting his armies further with Neo-Crusaders, his intention was to pull the Jedi Order into open conflict. As is the tradition in their culture, the Mandalorians sought to establish themselves as the most powerful faction in the galaxy by defeating the faction they considered to be their greatest rivals. Though the Jedi Council resisted the Mandalorian challenge, the splinter group led by Revan and Malak eventually joined the fray and won the war. Though there has never been a hint that the Sith were involved in the Mandalorian Wars, new analysis from Jedi Master Gnost-Dural suggests that the influence of the dark side was involved. The bittersweet victory in the Mandalorian Wars took a toll on the Republic for which the price is still being paid to this day…
Watch the latest Timeline holorecord, The Mandalorian Wars narrated by actor Lance Henriksen.
