Hey there Elroan!
If you like the idea of playing a trooper, and you're willing to swap sides, the New Imperial Order has a fantastic militay-rp faction and we're always looking for new conscripts/recruits! We're looking to add new faces to our close-knit and dedicated community. Heavy RP progression systems, daily events, and much much more for nearly any type of character! You can either reply here for further details, or message me (or in-game-mail me) on either Kreaga or Ersebett. (We also have Sith, bounty-hunters, diplomats, etc if that's up your alley)
I'm also a wow-refugee (Malganis server), and I've been playing SWTOR since beta, but yeah, like you on-and-off due to IRL reasons.
Let's chat and figure out if it's a good fit!