Over the course of the video we learn that Sluis Van, along with other nearby planets, was attacked during the early stages of the Great Galactic War, and its vital shipyards paid the price. This is important because Sluis Van is the primary planet of the Sluis Sector and one of the most prominent locations in that area of the galaxy. Located along the Rimma Trade Route, Sluis Van is an important resource for anyone wishing to control the resources of the Minos Cluster. The planet is so strategically significant enough that its defended by multiple battle stations, making the Sith's actions all the more impressive.
The planet itself is covered by barren terrain and intricate industrial complexes, and is home to a sentient species called the Sluissi. The Sluissis anatomy is unique in that the lower half of their body is serpentine, while the torso and arms resemble a reptilian humanoid. They are known for their space faring technology which is on par with the Duros and Humans. The Sluissi are renowned for their skills at building starships so it is not surprising that their homeworld became the perfect location for a near legendary space dock. Sluissi do venture offworld and are usually seen taking jobs as tech-specialists, engineers, and mechanics, however they are known to partake in various other trades.
This unique species is also infamous for never showing any distress or anger; they always appear to be in a state of calm, inner relaxation. This trait creates problems for the sociable creatures as it is confusing to other species. Their perpetual calm nature and etiquette will even occasionally cause other species to misinterpret their intents, leading to unwarranted aggression.
Sluis Van is known for maintaining strong ties to the Republic, stretching back to the earliest years of the Republic. This steadfast connection lasted many thousands of years until they seceded just before the start of the Clone Wars. To say that the planet is important is putting it lightly. Combined with the Minos Cluster's resources, the Rimma Trade Route, and the shipyards it has always made Sluis Van a planet worth seeking by both factions.
Sulis Van possessed an impressive shipyard that evidently supplied numerous ships to the Republic war effort. Interestingly enough, the Emperor decided to destroy the docks surrounding Sulis Van, instead of capturing and using them to produce warships. Although Sulis Van's role in Star Wars: The Old Republic hasn't been specified completely, it is evident that such a planet would be hotly contested. The Emperor's use of scare tactics in the destruction of the shipyards could not only provide those on Sulis Van that would bend to his will and seek to insure their planet's future survival, but it could also cause numerous factions to be created that would desire the Sith's annihilation and removal from their planet. It would be simple for players to be capable of choosing a side in order to push for one side's domination over the other.
Since Sulis Van houses many industrial complexes with which the Emperor could mass produce munitions and battle droids, the Republic would then deem it necessary to insure that such factories would not be capable of being used by the Sith and could instead be used by the Republic. If such an event were to unfold on Sulis Van's surface, a literal battlefield would be draw with which players could participate to guarantee their side victory in the ongoing battle across the galaxy. One thing is for certain, however, Bioware can only seek to amaze us with the story and culture that continues to develop in Star Wars: The Old Republic.
Sluis Van http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Sluis_Van
Sluissi http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Sluissi
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Posted 2/24/2010 8:50:14 AMThanks for the update, guys! you're awesome :)
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Posted 2/24/2010 8:25:23 AMA little thing from KOTOR: We've occasionally visited a planet's spacestation BEFORE actually going to the planet itself (Telos). Perhaps if this planet is released, we'll be able to snoop out those half-wrecked shipyards? Because they look awesome!