Try this hypothetical scenario… you’re relaxing at the local cantina when three trigger-happy Rodian mercenaries pick a fight with the most attractive Jedi Knight you’ve ever seen. After the smoke clears, the Rodians are carried outside and the Jedi apologizes to everyone for making a scene. Do you:
- Crack a joke to relieve the tension;
- Demand the Jedi buy you a drink to replace the one that got spilled during the fight;
- Smoothly invite your new friend back to a private booth to get better acquainted.
The answer, of course, is (d) All of the above. What’s that, you say? “All of the above” wasn’t among your options? Consider that your first taste of the Smuggler lifestyle. It’s time to make your own options and never limit yourself to just one. Strict adherence to rules and regulations is something other people do. Smugglers make things up as they go.
Now wait a minute, I can hear you say. Nobody successfully flirts with Jedi Knights. There’s no point even trying. The Jedi Code forbids romance, they wield the most lethal conversation stoppers in the galaxy… and they’re kind of stuck-up. A Jedi would never accept an invitation from a scruffy-looking free trader, right? Wrong! Smugglers have remarkable track records for romancing people way out of their leagues. Just ask them.
Of all the stories in our game, the Smuggler ones are specifically written with an emphasis on humor and romance. If you’re playing this class, you get to say the funniest things (usually at the least appropriate times), and are always on the lookout for people who find charming rogues irresistible. You’ll be flirting with or laughing at the most exciting personalities in the galaxy: crime lords, gamblers, Bounty Hunters, senators, nobles, spies, Jedi and even Sith.
It’s not all witty one-liners and romantic conquests, either. Smugglers lead lives of high adventure, taking on jobs no one else is crazy enough to do and answering to no authority but their own. They also don’t have to risk their necks for free. Unlike pious Jedi or duty-bound Troopers, Smugglers are never out of line demanding a fee for their services. The Republic needs rogues to hit Imperial convoys? Sounds like fun, if there’s profit in it. The Hutts want illegal technology slipped past military blockades? No problem, as long as they pay in advance.
Are there Smugglers working for the Empire? Not really. In the Empire, the pay’s lousy, the hours stink and the clients are creeps. The Empire is all about controlling people. If Smugglers wanted to be told what to do, they’d get real jobs.
Not all of these spirited adventurers are mercenaries, of course. Some have hearts of gold and don’t worry about retiring to their own private moon. These heroes of the hyperlanes use their special talents to help the poor and downtrodden. It may not pay as well, but “honest” Smugglers make lots of friends. And when gangsters with informative names like Rogun the Butcher try to kill you, it’s nice having a few people you can rely on.
The most successful Smugglers surround themselves with trusty companions who are handy with a blaster when deals go sour. Han Solo had Chewbacca as backup, and Smugglers in our game will have their pick of several memorable sidekicks.
That’s not to say you can’t handle yourself. Smugglers are notorious for outwitting and outmaneuvering more powerful opponents. In a galaxy full of Lightsaber-wielding demigods who can lift starfighters with the power of their minds, most people underestimate “ordinary” folks armed only with blasters. That’s a big mistake. Smugglers are the best shots in the galaxy, and they can avoid being noticed until it’s time to make a big entrance. When they finally show themselves they have a variety of, shall we say, unorthodox combat moves that leave their enemies reeling. Jedi may see things before they happen, but Smugglers always shoot first.
The Old Republic™ is the first Star Wars™ video game to let players truly live the dream of being Han Solo or Lando Calrissian. Other games have let you engage in a bit of smuggling for profit or simulate “scoundrels” as a collection of stat bonuses, but none come close to delivering the humor, romance and just plain fun of being a wisecracking Smuggler who triumphs against all odds. Every member of The Old Republic team is committed to crafting the defining rendition of the Smuggler archetype.
Our combat designers have outdone themselves inventing powers to leave your fellow players laughing out loud and asking how you pulled off that stunt. The animation team is creating custom movements that perfectly evoke the sheer bravado and lightning reflexes Han Solo displayed when he took four (four!) shots at Darth Vader on Bespin. World builders tirelessly create dens of scum and villainy, populating them with the galaxy’s most notorious criminals. Artists craft all the small details that tie everything together, from sweet-looking blaster pistols to flashy outfits that put Lando’s wardrobe to shame.
Last but not least, the writing team has invested its tremendous love for snappy dialogue, outrageous characters and insane story twists into every aspect of playing a Smuggler. If you’re teamed-up with a Jedi or Trooper and chat with a NPC, you’ll always get to rattle off the best one-liners. If those other classes are looking to earn a few extra credits on the side, they’d be fools not to let you do the negotiating.
Well, looks like closing time at the cantina. Your new Jedi friend mentioned some high-risk, high-reward work in the Outer Rim. Those new Corellian engines everyone’s raving about are expensive, and credits don’t grow on trees. Besides, the job sounds simple enough. What could possibly go wrong?
Strap yourself in, Smuggler — you’re in for another exciting ride.
Hall Hood
Senior Writer
hall hood | smuggler
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smugs and bouty hunters make that bank, that where its at, money can buy any thing!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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It doesn't matter what class you'll play i bet this game is just awesome:) |
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phwwaaaaa, im still curious about end-game mechanics, and the direct rolls a smuggler would play at an end-game perspective, but as a han-solo, lando fan boy, the idea of playing smuggler and sneaking around with a big hairy friend behind me whos a little trigger happy. I cant help but want to live the dream. |
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I think that the smuggler is gonna be a good class, if the game is gonna be a lot about interaction with npc's building ur own fame, wealth etc. in a manner that will be much more complex than farming gold and rep in wow. |
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I´m a little disturbed by the stereotypes for each class. When you consider your class, do you really want to be like Han or Luke or Boba Fett ? I really like this game and I think it has a lot of potential, but I don´t like the idea, that if I choose to play as a smuggler I´m supposed to be funny, romantic or a little over the top like Han Solo is in the movies. So I would say: delete the stereotypes in your head and just play the game the way you like it, I´m sure this is going to be awesome. PS:I´m german, so don´t look too hard for any mistakes I might made. Regards, |
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you make a decent point but alot of the mechanics for the classes (and from what iv seen so far especially the smuggler) are different from the base characters from the movies. I mean has anyone seen Han Solo kick a guy in the balls then head shot him while hes down? doubt anyone has but that would have been funny as hell though lol |
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I agree with the Vathal. They already state that you will define your self by the choices you make. This is an MMO, you will be constantly defining and redefining indefinitely. They are really going through alot of trouble with history and detail, I think they will leave the detail of yourself for you to decide. |
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I think the point is you make your own choices, however as comparison you need to have people to relate to. If you were to describe this class without reeling of some names, you wouldn't know what way to take it. Its no different to saying, 'A jedi, like Obi-Wan' simply defines what the class would be, but it doesnt mean your going to be an old guy who scoots around a baron land in a cloak scaring wierdos. |
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totaly going to try this class :) |
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I have a problem with the sith lords, I can't understand why they can act like normal people....like palpatine....but when they reveal themselves as sith....they become insane. I don't understand that personality change, as I believe, palpatine was powerful before he became the emperor, so that's the question.?¿ |
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I look forward to this class coming to fruition. Behind every powerful leader is a great logistic train. To get what you want you need to have the best. There is never shame in delivering your product...one well placed shot to disable and run away. Dead men can't spend cred's!!! |
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this class sounds interesting |
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so amazing. but i still wanna play as a good jedi. btw i think i will try out the smuggler. this class has good abilitys. |
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I have wanted a smuggler since I beta's SWG looks like I may finaly get to play one :-) |
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for me its eaither Sith Warrior or Trooper. (so far with the choices we got) |
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this game is going to be amazing :) |
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bounty hunter wins lol.. was bounty hunter in swg gona stick with it,but smuggler looks cool. Anyone know if this mmo will be playable for a mac? |
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Now they are letting new comers start off at level 50. I give SOE another year at best.... |
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I was a BH in SWG too, twas an awesome game pre-NGE! =) |
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Can't wait to see what other classes come out. Definitely an interesting concept in the smuggler. |
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Smuggler is the way to go ^^ who needs the force when u have a blaster by your side |
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Alright, The smuggler was my favorite class to use in KOTOR, so it will probably be the same here...I mean seriously sneak around, be witty, have the luck with the ladies...It's the life... And seriously, why did everyone want to be Han Solo instead of Luke Skywalker...Because HAN got the girl...Luke kissed his sister...Take your pick.... |
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Hey! Who's scruffy lookin?! |
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if anyone knows if this game is only for the computer or if its going to be for the other systems such as ps3 and x-box 360? i myself only have a laptop and wont be able to play it on it but i have a 360 and would just like to know if it will be available on the other systems. |
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Question about beta sign ups. Once you click "OK" after the scan, are you supposed to be redirected to a confirmation page (because I wasn't). Or will I get a confirmation for signing up by email? Thanks for the help. |
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I would suspect that it will be for PC only. They don't make too many MMO's for consoles yet. |
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smuggler way is the story line he do ! |
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ok thank you i was jw about that cause like i said before that i only have a low grade laptop and im pretty sure a 64bit intergrated family graphics card will not play the old republic it just plays wow but very low graphics. |
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The smuggler is shaping up to be an awsome class, the key feature Im most interested in at this moment though is the ability to have a sidekick. Idealy, the sidekick should be as customizable as your own character, and should grow in power just as you do, and since sidekicks arent pets or dumb beasts(or at least they shouldnt be) they should have opinions and beliefs of their own(which since its your sidekick I would assume you get to choose). I also wonder how many different species and races or droid models will be available to choose from for both characters and sidekicks. |
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ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhHHHHHHHHHHH why is this so badass?! |
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Eh Idk, not really my favorite class, i normally Played the Other two claSses. BuT, r3mEmber th!2 is onlie the f1rst release info, non patch3D. |
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Hello Fellow Jedi I am anouncing a new guild for any follower of the republic come check us out some time at www.republicjediorder.webs.com We need your help to end the empire.May the force be with you! |
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Hello Fellow Jedi I am anouncing a new guild for any follower of the republic come check us out some time at www.republicjediorder.webs.com We need your help to end the empire.May the force be with you! |
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In some the text above it sounds like there might be space combat, hope we can get our own ship. |
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i think this is going to be one of the powerfull clasess |
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You know what would be awesome. An ex Jedi smuggler. Like Jolee Bindo from KoTOR 1 |
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if u got to http://www.play.com/Games/PC/4-/10288458/Star-Wars-The-Old-Republic/Prod... and search star wars the old republic u can preorder it and it says its being released on the the 27th of november 2009 i so hope they are right a would give my legs for this game to play lol no joke |
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Just in case anyone was wondering still, the game is not flagged to be released until 2010. The web page- http://www.play.com/Games/PC/4-/10288458/Star-Wars-The-Old-Republic/Prod... - stated the date as the 27th of November 2010 |
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cool thanx man :D lol |
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cool |
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they just released coruscant so you know what that means... that right light side noobs... the jedi class is coming up :D (ps they wont be around for long cuz we dark side cool people are gonna kill them all) |
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join the dark side we have dark side cookies! :D |
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Amen to that, my Sith Brothers! |
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Playing as a smuggler just got higher on my list! |
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Smugglers taste like chicken. |
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Its going to be interesting the concepts they come up with to finish up the classes.. I hope they come out with some more interesting ones.. some in which we have not played yet due to..to change it up a bit.. if you know what I mean.. but every character has a part to play on the stage..a Jedi alone cannot bring peace..but with friends..and pals..but in the words of Sith.. "My slaves.." hehe anyways I love the ideas on here |
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This is pretty much how i handle myself in all of my philosophy classes, so I am sure this will be a lot of fun to do in a video game setting. Jedi are cool, but not as cool as smugglers are. I used a light saber enough when I played Kotor and i was always disappointed by how weak the ranged characters were compared to the melee characters. Now it is time to rise up and show those melee punks who's boss. |
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Hey all ya Jedi out there ya need a mate like me. Someone who can get those codes fer ya, a guy who can go in to a cantina an mingle with the unsavory sort and get that info ya be wantin', a guy who's willin' ta use his skills ta fight yer mortal enemies with a style all there own. And I need a heroic, selfless, do-gooder ta stand in front and absorb some blaster fire. Come on first rounds on me. |
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Okay, I'll check you out. :) *accepts offer of drink and friendship* |
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