Along time ago in a galaxy far away...
Thirty years ago to the day, Star Wars: Episode IV The Empire Strikes Back opened in movie theaters, forever changing the cinematic landscape. Bursting with action-packed battles, fast paced dialogue, and characters faced with complex choices, the echoes of this landmark film are still felt today. From toys, to fashion, to punk rock, its influence is everywhere. The Empire Strikes Back has not only changed how we relate to our favorite movies, but has made a lasting contribution to our very culture.
To commemorate this monumental continuation of the Star Wars story, we are proud to reveal the ice world of Hoth -- the latest explorable planet in Star Wars: The Old Republic.
Access the HoloNet to learn more about the pivotal battles in the history of Hoth -- and to understand why both the Galactic Republic and Sith Empire are interested in the planet. Check out this video to see Hoth's brutal blizzards and unique wildlife. Don't forget to visit the Media Section for never-before-seen screenshots, wallpaper, and concept art showing this barren, desolate landscape.
Plus, the third issue of Blood of the Empire webcomic is available, which contains a first glimpse of the Emperor (or possibly something else):
The third issue of Blood of the Empire chronicles two formidable confrontations--one between Teneb Kel and his former master, Lord Calypho, and another between Teneb Kel and the Dark Council! And what plans do the Emperor and his mysterious apprentice have in store for Teneb? The mission to determine the future of the galaxy begins here.
Check out the latest issue of Blood of the Empire now!
UPDATE: A late Fan Friday was added to this week's update. It includes the usual community artwork, as well as the Bounty Hunter screenshots from the recent European press event. This week's Developer Corner is a short dialogue video showing the depth-of-field effect in action. There are also a few new avatars to choose from on the official forums.
Welcome to Fan Friday! Today we're giving you a look at some inspiring creations from the Star Wars: The Old Republic community and sharing an inside look at some work-in-progress content from the Development Team.
In addition, we'll be following up on the Electronic Arts European Press Showcase held in London last week, as well as releasing the latest series of official polls and avatars.
Aurebesh translations for Hoth's HoloNet page after the jump.
Subtitle: Icy Graveyard
Left, Vertical: Watch Out For Wampas
Vertical, Right Side of Planet: Umbra Encrypter (Credit to Tyber, Imperialles, and Xicer9. Hat tip to SinisterSamurai.)
Vertical Between Boxes: Chiss Secret Base (Thanks r2d2arm)
Horizontal, Text Box: Captain Valon
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Posted 5/21/2010 4:24:20 PM-
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Posted 5/21/2010 5:30:06 PMIf you played SWG. The housing customization was just sick IMO. If they implimented that into your ship my god that would be just unreal. Even if our ships are not of a housing nature, a good amount of your time will be with your ship hyperspacing between planets and systems . So it makes sense to me to have some form of working features inside your ship i.e. crafting or upgrading things. A lounge area where you can have some guild mates over for some games of pazaak, or where lets say you are a crafter and some guildies are there for you to upgrade a weapon or make a piece of armor for them.
But I also believe that if your ship is not your house per say. Then I believe we may have guild capital ships where you actually land your ship at for Guild "ship" perks and such. The "Guild Ships" may in fact be a place where your "Instanced Housing" may be.
Or I foresee "Instanced Apartment Dwellings" on Certain Planets on like lets say Coruscant. Where a structure in at the city is actually instanced housing complexes. In SWG one can actually have many different dwellings on many different planets, the main problem was litterred empty cities everywhere and it just looked wrong.
Boy i can go on and on about this subject
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Posted 5/21/2010 5:34:02 PM-
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Posted 5/21/2010 4:26:39 PMAbout the wreackage on Hoth, ever since I read about that, I was thinking to myself, "You know, that would make a great place to search for ship upgrades, or have a quest to get an amazing hyperdrive."
Good stuff there. :)
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Posted 5/21/2010 5:32:18 PM-
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Posted 5/21/2010 3:32:14 PMAgain, we see another player ship; one with quite a bit different style then the one from the last comic.
When Teneb is recalling his training, is that a training sabre in his hand?
Exal "Kressh"? Any relation to Ludo Kressh? Also, she's shown using a one handed sabre. Not like that's definitive or anything, but I still think she's a warrior.
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Posted 5/21/2010 3:49:17 PMEdit - Exal Kressh refers to the Emperor with masculine pronouns when we first see her in the comic.
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Posted 5/21/2010 4:01:21 PM-
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Posted 5/21/2010 3:31:50 PMVery nice update, Hoth looks amazing... but I am more interested in the comic. More so because of the fact that we see the Emperor for the first time.
Not what I expected to say the least :P
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Posted 5/21/2010 3:34:01 PM-
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Posted 5/21/2010 3:37:04 PMCould be a posibility. hm.....
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Posted 5/21/2010 3:39:26 PM