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 more than 3,500 years before the events in the Star Wars films. The Jedi are held responsible for the success of the Sith during the devastating 28-year-long Great Galactic War (which led to the Treaty of Coruscant prior to the Cold War), and thus choose to relocate from Coruscant to Tython, where the Jedi Order had initially been founded, to seek guidance from the Force. The Sith control Korriban, where they have re -established a Sith Academy. The game begins as new conflicts arise.

Every Star Wars hero needs a Companion. Han had Chewie, Luke had R2-D2 — even Jabba had the cackling monkey lizard Salacious B. Crumb. These characters complement a player’s strengths or weaknesses, and provide company for the epic journey you will inevitably undertake. Whether they’re combative, friendly, flirtatious, or even just good for a laugh, companions always contribute to your adventure. In Star Wars: The Old Republic, a variety of these Companion Characters will join your cause. Some will join you for adventure, some for greed, and some for motivations that will remain hidden until much further along in your adventure. The Companions run the gamut from intelligent droids to bizarre aliens, from an honorable princess to a roguish pirate, and each class has a completely unique set of Companions. While traveling the galaxy, your Companion Characters will provide commentary, information on plots and directions to points of interest-- all from their own unique perspectives. Companion Characters may act as your conscience, and try to influence your decisions. In turn, you will influence them, and change how they develop as the story progresses. Based on your choices, some Companions will become your closest friends, others may become your lovers, and a few may even become your enemies! You will be introduced to your first Companion Character early in your adventure. But as you become more seasoned, more will rally to your cause. As you travel with your Companions and get to know them better, they will not only become more powerful but they will also introduce you to a unique series of quests and rewards. Furthermore, you will be able to enhance your companions by equipping them with various gear. As your team grows and develops, new options, strategies, and tactics will become available. When you’re headed to “The Tomb” on Belsavis, who will you bring to watch your back and help out the rest of your group? Do you bring the hard-as-nails soldier who will help keep your enemies’ attention off of your group, the gifted battlefield medic who can help keep everyone alive, or do you bring your ever-faithful Astromech whose computer skills may be the only hope for completing the mission? These are just some of the choices you will make while you and your Companions roam the galaxy in Star Wars: The Old Republic.

Star Wars TOR MMO - Classes - Bounty Hunter An infamous mercenary of the Star Wars universe, the Bounty Hunter’s journey is ruthless yet rewarding. Deadly missions and assassinations are just part of the dangerous tasks involved in choosing the Bounty Hunter career path. With missiles and flamethrowers at arm’s reach, the Bounty Hunter uses the latest in advanced armor and weapon technology to carry out these assignments – gaining not only money, but notoriety as a reward. Imperial Agent The Imperial Agent is the sixth announced class in Star Wars: The Old Republic and the third class for the Sith Empire. The Agent is a ranged class which is inspired by the likes of Zam Wessel and Grand Moff Tarkin from the Star Wars films. Sith Inquisitor The Sith Inquisitor uses abilities from long range to subdue his enemies and control crowds of enemies to help his allies. The Inquisitor is inspired from a combination of Darth Sidious and Darth Maul. Sith Warrior They are a melee oriented class and are ruthless in battle. The Sith Warrior also can use iconic force powers. [edit] Republic Classes Jedi Consular A consular is a master of the Force with great wisdom who utilizes their abilities as a support class rather than fighting on the front lines with the Jedi Knights. The Jedi Consular can also choose a path to become a healer. Jedi Knight A melee oriented class, the Jedi are the Republic’s most legendary warriors. Smuggler Armed only with their sharp wit, charisma and a handy blaster pistol or two,the Smuggler of the Old Republic makes his way in the galaxy through the trading of illegal goods. So even though siding with the Republic may be a bit counter-intuitive, when considering the other option, it isn’t much of a choice. Trooper The Trooper is the Republic’s heavy armor class and is adept at both being on the front lines and providing ranged support. The Trooper was inspired from Commander Cody and Delta Squad.