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Star Wars Galaxies-Path to the Force-Episode 219

Be sure to join us next week for the two-hundred and twentieth episode of Star Wars Galaxies-Path to the Force. Then join us every week as we continue to follow the adventures of the Wookiee E'nac from the Star Wars Galaxies videogame in the form of Gamics!

Two there should be; no more, no less. One to embody the power, the other to crave it.

Now Darth Bane is ready to put his policy into action, and he thinks he has found the key element that will make his triumph complete: a student to train in the ways of the dark side. Though she is young, Zannah possesses an instinctive link to the dark side that rivals his own. With his guidance, she will become essential in his quest to destroy the Jedi and dominate the galaxy.

There is one who is determined to stop Darth Bane: Johun Othone, Padawan to Jedi Master Lord Hoth, who died at Bane's hands in the last great Sith War. Though the rest of the Jedi scoff at him, Johun's belief that there are surviving Sith on the loose is unshakeable.

As Johun continues his dogged pursuit of the man who killed his master, Zannah, faced unexpectedly with a figure from her past, begins to question her embrace of the dark side. And Darth Bane is led by Force-induced visions to a moon where he will acquire astonishing new knowledge and power -- power that will alter him in ways he could never have imagined...

Darth Bane: Rule of Two by Drew Karpyshyn is due out this December from Del Rey Books. It features a cover illustrated by John Van Fleet and designed by David Stevenson.

The trailer looks really interesting. Be sure to go check it out!

Developed exclusively for the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system by U.K.-based Rebellion, Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron continues the immensely successful Battlefront series, which has sold more than 10 million copies worldwide since its introduction in 2004. 

The only new Star Wars Battlefront experience of 2007, Renegade Squadron delivers a new way for players to experience their favorite Star Wars battles any way – and anywhere – they want.  The game presents new battles and missions found through a never-before-told story, as well as an unprecedented wealth of personalization and customization options. And for the first time on the PSP system, Star Wars Battlefront players can team up or compete online with friends all over the world.

Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron is the previously untold story of a ragtag ensemble of battle-hardened rogues and scoundrels assembled by Han Solo.  Gathered to execute some of the most secretive operations in the Rebel Alliance’s war against the Galactic Empire, the Renegade Squadron participates in battles spanning the galaxy.  From the frozen base on Hoth to a dogfight in space through the remains of Alderaan, Solo directs the team on missions of sabotage, rescue and retrieval.

In Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron, robust customization options replace the class system seen in previous Star Wars Battlefront titles, allowing for millions of possible unique combatants. With weapons, equipment and abilities that players select themselves, no two allies will likely ever look or perform exactly the same.

The game also boasts expanded multiplayer options for the PSP system.  Up to 16 players will be able to compete against each other over the Internet and eight via the PSP system’s ad-hoc wireless connection.

What were the things that you wanted to put in really bad but couldn't?

Mike: Good question! Personally, I really wanted to have a third faction in Galactic Conquest mode, perhaps some Black Sun-esque crime syndicate. It was vetoed because it was felt, understandably, that it would dilute the classic 'good versus evil' scenario.

Another feature that was in my original design document was a simplified version of X-wing's Energy Array system. By pressing a button, you'd be able to cycle between Balanced, Shield-Biased, Laser-Biased or Engine-Biased configurations. It was felt that this system was overly complex given that space combat isn't the focus of the Battlefront franchise, so the feature was dropped, but I'd still love to have done it.

Rich: We originally intended to have camo-colored 'Jungle Speeders' (rather than snowspeeders) on Boz Pity. Unfortunately they simply wouldn't fit in the level after we decided to reduce it in size to improve the gameplay. Still, as I've previously mentioned, the carrion spats will get you around pretty well there (same with the T4-B heavy tanks).

And as I've also previously mentioned, we didn't get Pink Vader into the game, unfortunately.

Mike: Mercifully!

Be sure to read the entire article for all the latest questions and answers.

Inside Star Wars: The Essential Atlas, learn about the structure of the galaxy, the astronomical and geopolitical divisions and distinction that frame this far-away setting. Sections devoted to specific regions in the galaxy include the Deep Core, the Colonies, Hutt Space, the Outer Rim and more. An alphabetical collection of planetary profiles details over 70 worlds, while the historical atlases chart the expansion of galactic exploration, conquest and conflict from the earliest campaigns of Xim the Despot, to the rise of Palpatine's Galactic Empire, to the brutal invasion of the Yuuzhan Vong to the latest conflict between Corellia and Coruscant. An expansive Appendix lists the galaxy's star systems with notes about sector and regional placement for easy reference.

Star Wars: The Essential Atlas is due out in June 2008 from Del Rey Books.

Star Wars Galaxies-Path to the Force-Episode 218

Be sure to check back later this week for the two-hundred and nineteenth episode of Star Wars Galaxies-Path to the Force. Then join us every week as we continue to follow the adventures of the Wookiee E'nac from the Star Wars Galaxies videogame in the form of Gamics!