Companion Characters

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Even 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 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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Whether 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:

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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 - Twi'lek - DPS/Support
  
• Lieutenant Pierce - Human - Imperial Trooper - Darth Hater
  

Sith Inquisitor

• Khem Val - Dashade - Tank
  Ability: Khem Val seen has a charge ability
  
• Xalek - Kaleesh - DPS
  

Bounty Hunter

• Mako - Human - Mako starts with a Healing Mode and Concussion Round Kit (deals damage, knocks down lower tier enemies). - Darth Hater
  Mako has a minor bonus to Cybertech and significant bonus to Slicing - Darth Hater
  
• Skadge - Houk - N/A
  
• 2V-R8 - Droid - N/A
  
• PO-12 - Droid - Mentioned as another companion for BH
  
• Blizz - Jawa - DPS - Ask A Jedi
  

Imperial Agent

• Kaliyo Djannis - Rattataki - Kaliyo starts with a Plasma Round Mode and Grenade Kit (deals AOE damage). - Darth Hater
  
• Scorpio - Mech - Cold and hates the Imperial Agent player character - Darth Hater
  
• Temple - Unknown Race or class type - Bioware
  

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Jedi Knight

• T7-01 - Droid - Surveillance, cartography and data slicing
  Ability: Electric jolt that helps generate threat for the Knight
  
• Kira Carsen - Human
  

Jedi Consular

• Qyzen Fess - Trandoshan - Melee DPS/Tank
  Ability: Charge:: Ignites his jet pack and flys fist first to target - Torocast
  
• Nadia - Humanoid - Darth Hater
  

Smuggler

• Bowdaar - Wookiee - DPS/Tank
  
• Corso Riggs - Human - DPS/Tank
  

Abilities:

• Guard Stance that boosts his defensive capabilities and threat signature towards the enemy.
  
• Fragmentation Grenade that can damage multiple targets.
  
• Flare Gun that will draw the attention of all nearby enemies as well as new shields and support abilities to aid the player in tough fights.
  

Trooper

• M1-4X - Assault Droid - Melee DPS
  
• Tanno-Vik - Weequay - DPS (Demolitions)
  

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Companion Types

• Ranged damage companions: - They can take one of two stances; a Sniper Mode that emphasizes their gun attacks and makes them deadly one-on-one combatants, or an Assault Mode that enables powerful explosive attacks more suited for in-group combat situations - Bioware
  

• Melee tank companions: - Like their ranged counterparts, have multiple ways of drawing fire from enemies and are also given powerful close range attacks that allow them to function as both a tank and a damage dealer as necessary. - Bioware
  

• Melee damage companions: - They focus on close range attacks; for some companions, this means a Lightsaber, vibroblade, or electrostaff. For others, this means Flamethrowers, Oil Slicks, and other forms of wrist-mounted firepower. - Bioware
  

• Healing/Support focused companions: - They get a suite of medical abilities like Field Dress and Kolto Pack to keep their allies alive and fighting. They also unlock control abilities, such as Carbonized Stream, which requires the companion to focus entirely on keeping the enemy locked down and out of the fight - Bioware