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1st Anniversary Fireworks are Coming!

December 20th marks the 1st Anniversary of the official launch of Star Wars™: The Old Republic™! To thank our community for their continued support throughout this memorable first year, we’re happy to announce that all players with a valid Star Wars: The Old Republic account as of December 10th, 11:59PM CST will receive 25 complimentary stacks of faction-based fireworks! Fireworks will be delivered via in-game mail on December 11, 2012 to all qualifying players.
LiveStream Event #2
BioWare and LucasArts are excited to announce the next LiveStream Q&A Event. Below is all the information you need in order to watch and participate in the LiveStream Event.
Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ - LiveStream
11/29/2012
3:00pm to 3:30pm CST
The Star Wars: The Old Republic Community Cantina Tour Arrives in New Orleans

We’re happy to announce that the next stop in the Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ Community Cantina Tour will be happening on Saturday, December 1st in New Orleans, just in time for New Orleans Comic-Con!
This is your chance to join the community for a development team Q&A as well as complimentary drinks*, food, and giveaways including highly coveted codes for an in-game Tauntaun Fawn!
If you’re in the area, make sure to stop by and hang out with us!
Game Update 1.6: Ancient Hypergate is on Public Test Server!

Game Update 1.6: Ancient Hypergate is now on the Public Test Server (PTS) allowing players to experience brand new in-game content, including a new PvP Warzone and Heroic Space Missions.
Free-to-Play is Coming on November 15th

Today we are excited to announce that the global launch date of the Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ Free-to-Play option will be November 15, 2012. This release will be simultaneous across all of the territories and countries The Old Republic™ is available.
The Cartel Market is now on the Public Test Server!

Players can now log into the Public Test Server and view the new Cartel Market! You can use the Cartel Market check out the pets, vehicles, XP boosts, and more!
Companions 101: Kira Carsen
“What kind of Jedi do you think I am?”
See how many Complimentary Cartel Coins you can claim!

BioWare and LucasArts are excited to announce a new Cartel Coin Ledger page on www.StarWarsTheOldRepublic.com. This new web page is located on the left hand navigation bar within the “My Account” section. It gives you a detailed list of all the Complimentary Cartel Coins you could potentially receive at the launch of the Free-to-Play option!
Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ Encyclopedia

BioWare and LucasArts are excited to announce that the Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ Encyclopedia from DK Publishing is now available for purchase. Step into The Old Republic™ universe through the pages of this stunning and detailed encyclopedia. Discover the ancient secret tombs on Korriban, confront the galaxy’s most lethal aliens, and learn about the true origins of the Jedi and Sith – and their eternal struggle for the fate of the galaxy.
Game Update 1.5: HK-51 Activated is on Public Test Server!

Game Update 1.5 is now on the Public Test Server (PTS) bringing with it new missions and an exciting new companion: