Holonet Dissection
Here at Darth Hater we are constantly examining any media released for Star Wars: The Old Republic. The Holonet, in particular, quickly became one of our most valued resources in this endeavor. Framed by the ever important fourth pillar, each new release on the official site slowly increases our knowledge of the people and places we will encounter when players finally get their hands on the game. In light of the recent addition of a biographies section, we thought it might be a good idea to look back over the Holonet and find all the people we have been introduced to over the past year and a half.Note: This article will be updated over time as we include new items to the dissection.
The classes section contains a bevy of information about the gameplay we will encounter in The Old Republic, however the are a few hidden gems about the people and things we will encounter as players. The Aurbesh scattered throughout the different class pages contain names that will almost certainly come to play for anyone choosing the following classes.
Smuggler "Wanted: By Rogan the butcher"
Consular "Intercept and destroy the Javelin Dreadnaught"
Agent "Protecting the Shadow Arsenal"
Sith Inquisitor "Aspirant to the Dark Council"
Other than the Dark Council, these names are fairly unknown to the community. While it is possible to speculate about what they are or how they will effect each class' unique story, at this time there is not enough information to make a strong conclusion.
The timeline represents a large number of the people encountered in the media released by BioWare and LucasArts. As the videos continue to move backwards through time, we are constantly introduced to characters whose actions have shaped the galaxy into what it will be when TOR goes live.
Gnost-Dural
Gnost-Dural
Gnost-Dural is a Historian for the Jedi Order. This Kel Dor is the narrator to each of the timeline videos. Well spoken and to the point, he is a ardent detractor of the Sith and their practices.
Hylo Visz
Hylo Visz
Hylo Visz was a Mirialan smuggler that is known for breaking the blockade. A typical Mirialan, Hylo resembles a Human with yellow skin and markings that appear similar to tatoos. She was rumored to be killed shortly after breaking the blockade for betraying a Hutt.
Mandalore (Deceased)
Mandalore dec.
This Mandalore was a gladiator winner that received the title after a series of fixed fights. Upon his rise to power he rallied the Mandalorians to his side and, through the secret influence of the Empire, they proceeded to fight the Jedi. He was eventually slain and succeeded by a new Mandalore.
Mandalore (Current)
Mandalore current
After slaying the gladiator who united the Mandalorians, a new Mandalore arose. The timeline implies that this second Mandalore will be the current leader of these fierce warriors during The Old Republic. It is not yet known who he is or whether or not he is a puppet for the Empire.
Belth Allusis
Belth Allusis
Belth Allusis was the Jedi Master in charge of Bothawui's defense. He died during the battle and is remembered as a hero for inflicting such damage on the Sith in the battle.
Grand Moff Zellos
Grand Moff Zellos
Zellos was the Grand Moff in charge of the Imperial assault of Bothawui. It is implied that he was still alive after the battle by the Bothawui and could still be a prominent figure in TOR.
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Thanks DH you helped me clear some fog up in some areas.
It probably already has been commented before I register to DH, but I wonder how in swtor your character will be able to join the Dark Council and promoted to ' Sith Lord'. I'm sure Bioware thought about this, as they wanted to give our character a more epic side, contrary to what occurs in WoW, in which no matter what you achieved, you remain an 'anonymous soldier'.
By extension, I'm curious to see if there will have some specific requirements to become the 'emperor', though I already figure the difficulties it may create regarding the story and its implementation in a MMO.
The Knight's aurabesh was my favorite though: "Destined to become the Emperor's nemesis". Hoping for a nice confrontation :P
'maybe the Inquisitor will be put in the situation to assassinate one of the Council members and take his/her place'
It made me think that we haven't thought about the Sith Warrior. He should be able to reach the Dark council with his ways also.
Wookieepedia: http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Star_Dreadnaught
Some size comparisons of the different naval ships: http://img130.imageshack.us/i/ssdsdff1.jpg/
I'm going to have a problem with Ships and continuity in the Star Wars timeline, I just know it. Here's my main problem: Design. Especially from the Sith PoV.
The problem is that we're 3,000 years BBY. Kuat Sienar, and Rendili (the major manufacturers for the Galactic Empire), are either a fledgling company (Kuat), or under contract with the Alliance (Sienar and Rendili). So why should any of the Sith ships look like a Tie Fighter or Star Destroyer? I really hope they don't.
If anything, they should look like Hoersch-Kessel ships Munificent class (http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Munif...s_star_frigate) or Lukrehulks (http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Lucre...d_Control_Ship). At least Kessel's ships were used by the Trade Federation and Banking Clan, both with ties to the Sith that go back at least 1,000 years. At least that's getting close.
They can't use MandalMotors designs because they weren't around until hundreds (not thousands) of years BBY. However, they could still use the designs of the Kandosii-type dreadnaughts, but that would be a Mando ship, not a Sith Ship.
If they've been in hiding, their starships should be entirely different designs. They can't be in hiding if they come out with star destroyers. Kuat or Rendili would have had to make those, and that means they're not hidden. I hope to see an entirely new look on how to make starships (especially capital ships) look menacing. Here's hoping that BW does starship design right.
Ever since I first saw the deceived trailer I thought it was weird that the sith ships got the same design as the ships the republic use 3000 years later in the clone wars. It's not like you want to use ships reminds everyone of one of the worst enemies of the republic. Especially when the ship design is like an icon for their side, the first the allies and the foes see when you enter a battle. It's not so much for functionality (not like our planes where we have to consider aerodynamics etc).
Also, remember, Malak's ship, The Leviathan and Nihilus' ship The Ravager were both vaguely Star Destroyer esque. The Leviathan was also a product of the Star Forge. It therefore stands to reason, that the standard wedge shaped design, dates all the way back to the Rakata's Infinite Empire. So, it's quite possible that Kuat and Rendili researched the past to look for inspiration for future designs. It's happened in Naval design in our own history, why not in Star Wars history?
Heck, it even happens in car manufacturing, The new Mustang, Thunderbird (didn't last), Camaro, Charger and Challenger designs all look to the past to evoke that classic muscle car design, while being refined for the tastes and styles of today.