The Starwars: The Old Republic development team has set up at this years Comic-Con for everyone to enjoy. If you are planning on attending the event, you should stop over and take a look and have a chat with the team members. It is also another fan friday focusing on a few community members. Draugril has started a thread asking the question: What actor should voice YOUR character? Kromnz has posted an image titled: The Dawn of a Beast in the fan art section. A new wallpaper has also been added from the Deceived trailer.

 The Old Republic Panel:
Can't get enough of Star Wars: The Old Republic? Join the TOR Development Team at the Comic-Con International panel Behind the Scenes - The Making of Star Wars: The Old Republic” on Friday, July 24th at 1:00-2:00PM. Head over to Room 7AB where Jake Neri (Producer, LucasArts) will speak with Hall Hood (Senior Writer, BioWare), Alexander Freed (Managing Editor, BioWare), Dallas Dickinson (Senior Content Producer, BioWare), and Jeff Dobson (Art Director, BioWare) about creating Star Wars: The Old Republic.

We've added the wallpaper to our gallery. Check out the entire article here. 

BioWare and LucasArts share with us this years E3 highlights. The Old Republic had a spectacular showing in Los Angeles at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3). At the TOR booth, the team took E3ers through the first live demo featuring a closer look at the game’s newly revealed class, the Smuggler, as well as the combat, flashpoint, cover, and multiplayer dialogue systems. It looks like it was a very good showing for The Old Republic this year. The official site also released a huge list of articles from the attendees of the show. There's a lot of great reading there.

The game has also won a large number of awards so far. With many more coming I'm sure. Check out the entire article here.

Check out the ninth issue of the Star Wars: The Old Republic online comic, Threat of Peace. Dark Horse has joined forces with LucasArts and BioWare to create a new comic series, published online, to introduce fans to The Old Republic. The comic features action-packed, character-driven episodes written by BioWare's Rob Chestney and published by Dark Horse. We are very excited about this new comic. And will be keeping the full comic series here on the site for all to read and enjoy. Check out this clip of the ninth issue:

Act 1: Treaty of Coruscant: Issue 9: The ninth issue of Threat of Peace concludes the first chapter in a dramatic fashion when a battle breaks out between Republic and Imperial starships crossing paths in transit. Jedi Master Dar’Nala is captured by the Imperials, and Satele Shan is marooned in an escape pod with Imperial protocol droid SP-99 and only a small hope of ever being rescued.

We have added this issue to our galleries, you can read it here or read the official release here.

The Starwars: The Old Republic official site has made another great announcement. Quote from the official site: Star Wars: The Old Republic reveals the next playable class, the street savvy, credit seeking Smuggler. Making a profit from the desperate needs of a war-torn galaxy is how the Smuggler earns his credits. Transporting contraband, stolen goods, and highly sought-after fugitives through treacherous trade routes is in high demand, and more and more Smugglers are taking advantage of this opportunity.

Any self-respecting Smuggler must be able to shoot or charm his way out of the most complex predicaments. They must be incredibly quick-witted, able to bargain with the underbelly of society, and most importantly, they must be able to deliver… their lives depend on it.

New concept art, wallpapers, and screenshots were also released, they have been added to our galleries. You can check out all the new information related to the Smuggler class on The Holonet at the official site here.

The official website has posted a brand new Developer Blog. Entitled: Happiness is a Warm Gun. Principal Lead Combat Designer Damion Schubert talks about creating the Trooper class. The Trooper has evolved over time since that first playtest, but at the core he remains the same: a dedicated soldier who believes in military precision, tactical superiority and above all, a whole lot of firepower. With his impressive arsenal of assault rifles and grenades, the Trooper is the best ranged damage dealer the Republic has to offer.

That’s not all the Trooper is about, though. He’s got the ability to adjust his combat capabilities to meet different challenges. He’s got an array of morale-themed party buffs designed to strengthen himself and his party. He’s got just enough control to be able to maintain range and keep the fight on his own terms.

But really, what’s the Trooper about? A simple philosophy: “Happiness is a warm gun.”

This is a great Blog about the Trooper Class, you can read the rest of the article here.

Check out the eighth issue of the Star Wars: The Old Republic online comic, Threat of Peace. Dark Horse has joined forces with LucasArts and BioWare to create a new comic series, published online, to introduce fans to The Old Republic. The comic features action-packed, character-driven episodes written by BioWare's Rob Chestney and published by Dark Horse. We are very excited about this new comic. And will be keeping the full comic series here on the site for all to read and enjoy. Check out this clip of the eighth issue:

Act 1: Treaty of Coruscant: Issue 8: The eighth issue of Threat of Peace catches up with Jedi Knight Satele Shan and Master Dar’Nala as they travel to the Outer Rim to ensure that Republic military withdrawals are conducted in accordance with the Treaty of Coruscant. They’re accompanied by the ever-observant Imperial protocol droid SP-99. As Republic and Imperial leaders are adapting to the new galactic landscape, a disturbing new alliance is developing behind-the-scenes in Nar Shaddaa’s criminal Underworld.

We have added this issue to our galleries, you can read it here or read the official release here.

The Starwars: The Old Republic official site has released a brand new website section. Finding information about Star Wars: The Old Republic just got a lot easier. We’re introducing the HoloNet— the galaxy-spanning data network in the game which is also now partially accessible to you here on the website. The HoloNet contains detailed records on classes, planets, factions, and a timeline of Old Republic History. Check back often to learn the latest updates on the game’s features and to start planning how your Star Wars saga will play out.

From the official site:

Welcome to the HoloNet: This interface facilitates queries to any database connected to the galactic communications grid. Detailed information and imagery regarding prominent political bodies, professional classifications and planetary systems will be available here as it comes online. Privileged access to historical records from the Jedi Archives is also permitted. Additional knowledge bases are scheduled to be linked to the system in the future.

What an excellent database for the game. You can check it out here.

BioWare and LucasArts share with us the first ever Cinematic Trailer entitled: Deceived. The Sacking of Coruscant. It was the crowning achievement of the Sith Empire’s ambitious military strategy and the moment that changed the history of the Old Republic forever. You may have read about it before, but our first cinematic trailer captures this event with breathtaking action and beautiful detail. All I can say is WOW, what a great job everyone. This trailer is absolutely amazing. A lot of thought and work went into this. Watch the trailer: Deceived now:

Republic leaders have traveled to Alderaan to engage in promised peace talks with the Sith Empire. The most powerful Jedi have accompanied them to safeguard against an Imperial deception. The Empire’s real motive, however, was simply to lure the Republic’s strongest defenders away from Coruscant and set the stage for an audacious attack. Under the command of Lord Angral, the Sith fleet approaches the Republic’s capital planet for the first time in centuries. In advance of the fleet, the strongest Sith Warriors have flown a stolen Republic ship into Coruscant’s orbit. Their mission is critical – to destroy the planet’s defense grid mainframe hidden in the heart of the Jedi Temple.

We here at Shyins are quite excited with this release. You have to feel immersed in the struggle between the Galactic Republic and the Sith Empire. We are eagerly awaiting the next trailer.

BioWare and LucasArts share with us the third Developer Dispatch entitled: The Republic Trooper. From massive blaster rifles to state-of-the-art armor, creating the Republic Trooper took hard work and dedication from The Old Republic team. In the latest Developer Dispatch, we recount the making of this heroic defender of the Republic; from design to story, concept, and animation. Go behind the scenes and watch the Developer Dispatch: The Republic Trooper now! This is a great video for everyone watching the Development of Starwars: The Old Republic.

This Developer Dispatch emphasizes the character creation and animation process. As always, we here at Shyins are eagerly awaiting the next Developer Dispatch.

The official website has released the fourth of the Fan Friday event. This from the official site: This choose-your-own adventure story is the brainchild of community member Danthis, called Danthis O'dar - Ord Mantell. Can you create quality works from a simple paint program? Community member Raice will show you how in Evolution of a Picture in MS Paint! Are you attending any gaming events or conventions this year? Head over to the Surveys and Polls section of the TOR Community to specify which events you plan to attend and to discuss with other community members.

Last but not least, more avatars are available for community members showcasing the recently announced Trooper class. Enjoy!

You can read the official news article here.

Check out the seventh issue of the Star Wars: The Old Republic online comic, Threat of Peace. Dark Horse has joined forces with LucasArts and BioWare to create a new comic series, published online, to introduce fans to The Old Republic. The comic features action-packed, character-driven episodes written by BioWare's Rob Chestney and published by Dark Horse. We are very excited about this new comic. And will be keeping the full comic series here on the site for all to read and enjoy. Check out this clip of the seventh issue:

Act 1: Treaty of Coruscant: Issue 7: The seventh issue of Threat of Peace carries us to Korriban where Sith Lords Baras and Angral have returned from their respective endeavors. There is always discord among the Sith, and the tension between Baras and Angral promises to grow. Meanwhile, the Wookiee Dalborra and his captive, the Bounty Hunter Braden, are onboard an Imperial transport headed for the Sith homeworld.

We have added this issue to our galleries, you can read it here or read the official release here.

The Starwars: The Old Republic official site has released a brand new holorecord. Watch the second holorecord entry, The Mandalorian Blockade is Broken, narrated by actor Lance Henriksen. As part of his accounting of recent events in the galaxies timeline, Master Gnost-Dural, Keeper of the Jedi Archives, has entered a new holorecord on the subject of the Mandalorian Blockade. We will be adding a section here on our site in the future for this new segment. Here is the text version to check out:

After the sacking of Coruscant, the Jedi council agreed that the Republic had been undone by the bold cunning of the Empire's strategy.

A closer look, however, suggests the sacking of Coruscant was not the crowning moment of the Empire's campaign, but rather a risky maneuver undertaken after all other efforts had failed. The Sith only considered turning to such measures after their efforts were undermined by an unlikely Republic ally - The criminal smuggling contingent that broke the Mandalorian Blockade.

The blockade choked the primary trade route for providing Republic military support to the outer rim… and the main hyperlane for bringing raw goods from the colonies to the core worlds. Long standing holdouts in the outer rim began folding to the Empire, and critical supplies vanished from the core worlds almost overnight.

As starvation swept through the lower levels of Coruscant, riots broke out planetwide. Talk in the senate veered sharply toward a complete surrender to the Sith Empire. It was at this critical hour that a Mirialan smuggler named Hylo Visz recognized an extraordinary business opportunity for her and her partners.

The Starwars: The Old Republic official site has made another great announcement. Quote from the official site: We are excited to reveal the next playable character class in Star Wars: The Old Republic, the Trooper! This class sounds very exciting. This looks like it will be a very heavily armored and weaponed combat soldier. Could this be one of the tank classes? There is no doubt that this is a Republic factioned character, but with the dual faction system this could be played as a Dark Trooper. The possibilities for character development sound amazing.

The Trooper is an elite combat specialist in the Republic military armed with heavy blaster rifles and nearly impenetrable armor designed by the military’s top engineers. Trained to beat almost any odds, the Trooper battles deep behind enemy lines to carry out precise, hard hitting strikes against the enemy, with a barrage of blaster-fire and a few carefully aimed firebombs. Even Sith Lords are wise to think twice before engaging in combat with the Trooper—this is what it means to be one of the Republic’s finest.

New wallpapers and screenshots were also released, they have been added to our galleries. In conjunction with this announcement, GameSpot was granted an interview with Principal Lead Writer Daniel Erickson and Lead Combat Designer Damion Schubert that you can read here.

Check out the sixth issue of the Star Wars: The Old Republic online comic, Threat of Peace. Dark Horse has joined forces with LucasArts and BioWare to create a new comic series, published online, to introduce fans to The Old Republic. The comic features action-packed, character-driven episodes written by BioWare's Rob Chestney and published by Dark Horse. We are very excited about this new comic. And will be keeping the full comic series here on the site for all to read and enjoy. Check out this clip of the sixth issue:

 Act 1: Treaty of Coruscant: Issue 6: The sixth issue of Threat of Peace brings us back to Coruscant where the heroic defenders of the Republic’s capital planet, Lieutenant Tavus and Jedi Master Orgus Din, have been holed up in the lower levels since just after the Sith Empire's assault. Unaware that the Treaty of Coruscant has been signed, the pair defends a refugee camp against an attack from Imperial droids before venturing out to discover the devastation the Sith left behind when they departed.

We have added this issue to our galleries, you can read it here or read the official release here.