QuoteEven heroes need friends. Whatever epic journeys they may undertake, heroes always find they need allies to join in their adventures and help achieve their goals. This is why companions have been a traditional part of Star Warsâ,,¢ since the very beginning and why they’ve been an important element in all the BioWare RPGs. Unsurprisingly, Companion Characters also play a critical role in Star Warsâ,,¢: The Old Republicâ,,¢.
In your story, they will provide colorful commentary and comic relief, and as your saga unfolds, they will become your most trusted allies. In combat, they will fight at your side, complementing your tactical expertise, and supporting you wherever you go. We are also pleased to tell you that after testing and feedback, we’ve added an additional layer of customizability for companions both in terms of their appearances and in terms of their tactics in combat.
Watch this new Developer Dispatch (http://www.deadmen.co.uk/media/trailers/companion-characters) to hear more on the importance of Companion Characters in The Old Republic and some of the many ways in which they contribute to your hero’s journey and the overall gameplay experience.
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QuoteWhether fighting by your side or voicing their opinions about your choices, Companion Characters play a critical role in Star Warsâ,,¢: The Old Republicâ,,¢. Watch this Developer Dispatch to get some insight into the design of the Character Companions in The Old Republic and see how they enhance the experience throughout the player’s journey.
Looks good and it seems they have spend alot of time on this so i hope it works out as they say it will ;)
Can't wait to start playing!!!:taz:
The following is a known list of the companions, some of these are yet to be shown on the offical fourm list but have been mentioned in interviews and hands on by media:
Sith Warrior - Vette (http://www.swtor.com/info/holonet/biographies/vette) - Twi'lek - DPS/Support
- Lieutenant Pierce - Human - Imperial Trooper - Darth Hater (http://darthhater.com/2011/06/08/e3-general-things-learned/)
Sith Inquisitor - Khem Val (http://www.swtor.com/info/holonet/biographies/khem-val) - Dashade - Tank
Ability: Khem Val seen has a charge ability
- Xalek - Kaleesh - DPS
Bounty Hunter - Mako (http://www.swtor.com/info/holonet/biographies/mako) - Human - Mako starts with a Healing Mode and Concussion Round Kit (deals damage, knocks down lower tier enemies). - Darth Hater (http://darthhater.com/2011/04/28/fan-site-summit-general-things-learned/)
Mako has a minor bonus to Cybertech and significant bonus to Slicing - Darth Hater (http://darthhater.com/2011/04/28/fan-site-summit-general-things-learned/)
- Skadge - Houk - N/A
- 2V-R8 - Droid - N/A
- PO-12 - Droid - Mentioned as another companion for BH (http://darthhater.com/2011/04/15/buffedde-reveals-new-warzone-the-voidstar/)
- Blizz - Jawa - DPS - Ask A Jedi (http://www.askajedi.com/2011/06/07/e3-2011-daniel-erickson-gameplay-demo-qa/)
Imperial Agent - Kaliyo Djannis (http://www.swtor.com/info/holonet/biographies/kaliyo-djannis) - Rattataki - Kaliyo starts with a Plasma Round Mode and Grenade Kit (deals AOE damage). - Darth Hater (http://darthhater.com/2011/04/28/fan-site-summit-general-things-learned/)
- Scorpio - Mech - Cold and hates the Imperial Agent player character - Darth Hater (http://darthhater.com/2011/06/08/e3-general-things-learned/)
- Temple - Unknown Race or class type - Bioware (http://www.swtor.com/media/trailers/companion-characters)