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You're recruiting a technical specialist named Sergeant Yuun. Judging by his service record, he's the finest technician in the entire Republic military. If he can get the job done, then I'll be glad to have him. Whether through mystical powers or luck, Yuun's gained a reputation from his squad-mates for doing the impossible. Curently, he's scavenging crashed Imperial warships to piece together a functional Umra encrypter – the machine responsible for the Empire's most secure military codes. It's critical that Yunn complete the Umbra encrypter – we've never come close to breaking the code, and the amount of intelligence we could gain is immense. With Havoc's help, the job will be done in no time. Yuun has already been informed of his transfer into Havoc Squad. I'm told he's excited to meet you. Okay Jorgan, you're up. Grab your gear and let's go. Sir, about that. Our regular gear isn't rated for sub-zero combat zones and we don't have standard-issue ice-world equipment. Are we picking some up planetside, or...? You'd be surprised what we've got in the storage lockers onboard. As for me, I think I've got something that'll work. ...It's just not what I was expecting. It's got the best cold-temperature rating we have, and it's already tailored for me. And no, I'm not going to tell you where I got it. Stay focused. We're here to pick up the Gand, finish his mission, and get out. The sooner we're off this snowball, the better.  That's amazing. I never would've imagined – officer on deck! You're going to be a part of my team soon, Sergeant. What do you think about that? The appointment gives such honor. Yuun can only hope to prove valuable during our search for the Umbra encrypter components. The signs guide Yuun to the Crescent Canyon Facility nearby. It was built by Ortolan colonists but is now conquered by Imperials. Yeah, I can handle basic inference, thanks. How do we know the Imps' computers actually have the info we need? The signs are many. As Yuun explained to Sajin, the smoke damage on the last component we discovered reveals the terrain we must tread. The crescent pockmark indicates the Crescent Canyon Facility and the faded coolant halo symbolizes the knowledge to be gained there. Do you follow? We're reading tea-leaves, got it. Let's assume you're right; what's your plan? Imperial security in the Crescent Canyon Facility is very strong. There are many dangers and sealed doors within that must be bypassed. Yuun's team will disable the security measures from the wings while Havoc Squad activates the Imperial database. Is this agreeable. Well, at least your grasp of small-unit tactics is sound. Let's see where this crazy ride goes. Before infiltration begins, Yuun asks that Havoc Squad disable motion sensors which could alert the Imperials to our intentions. They are spread across the facility's interior.  drat that's cold! Even with the suit. Sith blood runs hot, Lieutenant, we're not really built for cold climates. Cathar might have you beat there, sir, but we should still be careful not to get caught outside after dark. Might make things awkward if we had to share body-heat. Let's hit that canyon and get this over with quick. So, thoughts on the Sergeant so far. Sounds competent. Professional. Definitely strange, though. I couldn't follow his logic at all. Galaxy's not short on strange. I can't follow what the average techie tries to tell me either, so as long as he get results I don't care how it works. Canyon's just up ahead. Let's put the Sergeant's mumbo jumbo to the test.  One sensor down... ...And there's two. Do you see a way down? Yeah, I've got an idea. DEATH FROM ABOVE! What kept you? I went the long way. How did you not break your legs? It's a snow planet! Just pick a drift and pray there's no sharp rocks underneath.   I'm reading Yuun's team not far behind us. Let's see what a Findsman can do about a blast door. Thanks, Sergeant. Yuun is pleased merely to apply skill in service of our greater cause. The way will be clear presently.*CLUNK* Captain, Yuun has discovered that an alarm has been raised, and troops are being summoned to the location of Yuun's team. The Imperials' numbers are too great. Yuun's team will surely be slain unless Havoc Squad intercepts these enemies in their barracks. Suits me fine. Sit tight, Yuun, we'll clear those barracks out.     Too easy. Well, we did catch them napping. Some of them literally. Turrets defend the halls you approach. A powerful force field lies beyond them, impassible and impenetrable to weapons. The force field cannot be disabled remotely, but its structure is familiar to Yuun. Nearby control panels may be accessed and connections severed to allow passage. Don't suppose I could 'hack' the control panel with a det-pack? I'm not really a slicer. Your concern is understood. Yuun will endeavour to provide assistance when called for.    That must be the force field. Let me take a crack at that control panel, see how hard this 'slicing' business is. Yup, that's some kinda computer thing all right. Why don't you call this one in? Hmm. The red wire suggests danger, threat, even anger, but it sits serene. Its placement demonstrates calm and peace. The blue wire presents an appearance of cool serenity but its placement is askew – its twists and turns betray its evil nature. Yuun believes that the blue wire gives the force field its deadly resolve. Sever it, and your journey can continue in safety. I don't see how you can base so much on the wires' positions. Especially since this is a voice-only call. Yuun has taken the liberty of accessing your armor's built-in camera. Wait, I have a what-now? Yuun is quite certain – the blue wire must be cut. Let's hope this works.*BWEEEEeeeeeeeoop*  Perfect. The threat is removed, and harmony returned. You're an odd guy, Yuun, but I won't argue with results. Yuun merely follows the great legacy of Gand's Findsmen. Perhaps these methods will become more understandable with time.  Watch that commander's incoming fire, he's not going down easy. Wait, turn off the first-aid probe, this is actually kinda nice! Captain, you are actually on fire. Don't knock it 'til you've tried it.  Hm. Yes, yes. It is here – a list of all Imperial warships, and where they met their end on Hoth's surface. We must regroup and meditate on this newfound knowledge. Yuun's squad will meet you at the nearby Republic outpost after you've made your escape, Captain. See you at the base, then. And turn up the thermostat while you're waiting.  You really don't like the cold, huh sir? Yeah, I don't, but it's not just that. It's a reminder that Hoth's one of those dead-end assignments somebody back at High Command dreamed up and then forgot about. Everyone we post here is freezing their rear end off for no good reason. Command seems to think the salvage here is worth the trouble. The Umbra decoder alone could give us access to the Empire's top-secret communications. Until someone mentions it on an open channel, or an Imperial Intelligence agent gets to it on the way back to Coruscant, or it turns out the Imps switched to new code protocols for top-secret material years ago once they'd lost enough Umbras. These “operations that could change the course of the war” seem to come up every week, but the war just keeps on going. Don't go telling them I said that, though. It'd be like kicking a puppy. All ends can be reached if the proper path is followed, Sajin. One need only be wise and shrewd enough to see it. You and your team should be very proud of your performance, Sergeant. Yuun is honored by your praise, Captain. With Havoc Squad's help, we have walked a path that we never could have walked. And the thermostat? This is already as high as it goes. Even a Findsman's skills have limits. Damnit. Yuun has meditated on the recovered data and determined the wrecks likely to bear Umbra encrypter parts. But Yuun also discovered this: Oh great, this rear end in a top hat. Republic personnel are searching Imperial shipwrecks on Hoth. This cannot continue. Full security details will be posted at all crash sites immediately. I am en route to Hoth now. Any questions about General Rakton's orders can be addressed to me upon arrival. Glory to the Empire! Might be harder to get those Umbra pieces, now. Yuun believes we can turn this situation to our advantage. Many sites to be guarded have no Umbra components at all. If Havoc squad attacks one of these useless sites, guards would be drawn away from the others, allowing Yuun's squad to acquire Umbra components elsewhere. Just pick a crash site and we'll move out. Here, Captain – please take these detonators. If the Imperial reinforcements become too much, you can collapse the cave and escape. I can handle myself. Yuun is confident that Havoc squad can surpass any enemy or barrier. I didn't say no to more detonators, though...  You look like you've got something on your mind, Lieutenant. How can you tell with these masks on? Call it intuition. Maybe I'm picking up some tricks from Yuun. Funny. It's a solid plan, sir, but... are the Imps really going to fall for it? Why are they even guarding crash sites without Umbra pieces in the first place? They've spread themselves thin. That's why it'll work. Only reason to spread out like that's to avoid tipping their hand about which crashes have the parts we need, but Rakton didn't figure we'd already have the list and I'll bet the local commanders don't realize what they're actually supposed to be guarding. Just so we're clear, though – if Rakton himself were here, and not his buzzcut lackey, we might actually be in trouble. Blow up this... Blow up that... Blow up them... Okay, detonators set. Now – hey, looks like I'm getting a call. Drop your weapons and enter Imperial custody or face immediate termination. Hey, Artano. We're Havoc Squad. Nobody you send can handle us. Havoc Squad? Excellent. This victory will be celebrated. Scanner says three squads closing on our position. That's it? Three squads? I'm insulted.    I'm collapsing the cave and making my way out. Yuun is pleased that the detonators are of assistance.  Should we tell the Imps the roof's about to cave in on them? Nah, they'll figure it out on their own in a minute.*RUMBLE RUMBLE RUMBLE*  And that's it for the distraction. Let's see how Yuun and his team made out. If everything went according to plan then Yuun should have the Umbra parts in no time, and we can be on our way. Thanks for that jinx, Jorgan, just what the op needed.   Only two more Umbra components are needed to complete the reconstruction. Signs lead to two caves within this region. To speed our hunt's completion, Corporal Sajin has led part of Yuun's team to search the first of these caves, near your current position. Could you assist him? Sure, Yuun. I'll keep your kids out of trouble. Yuun has no offspring. Yuun's concern is for Corporal Sajin and his team. So that's gonna be your shtick, huh? Okay, I can deal. What have the signs shown you, Yuun? Hmm. Bloodthirst. Fury. Desperate desire for the Umbra components but limited understanding of the machine's purpose. And above all, fear of failure. Yuun will meditate more on this while searching the second cave. Please meet Yuun there when Sajin's search is complete.  We should be picking up Sajin on short-range comms by now, but I've got nothing. Interference from the cave? Not likely. Get ready for action. Goddamnit, Jorgan, you and your jinx! I'm going to ignore that. These guys don't look Imperial. Must be the pirates people've been talking about. Whoever they are, they're getting the hell out of our way! You see Corporal Sajin's squad anyhwere? No, I don't – wait, over there. Oh goddamnit! Just take it easy and start from the beginning. It was pirates. Grimy, murdering pirates! They... they knew what we were after. Their leader grabbed the... grabbed the Umbra part and ran! Do you know where the pirates are based? Who their leader is? All I heard them say was that they needed the Umbra parts. Please, sir! You have to warn Sergeant Yuun – the pirates will be gunning for him next! Yuun can probably handle himself, but I'd better give him a heads-up. Yuun acknowledges. Precautions will be taken. What is the condition of Sajin's team? Sajin is the only one left – but he won't make it. You have my sympathies. Yuun... appreciates your concern, sir. Those lost will be remembered for their heroism... Thank you, sir. I had to be sure. Had to warn him. Yuun wanted you to know you served with honor, Sajin. He's too far gone. There's nothing more we can do. It's a waste, Jorgan. It's a drat waste. Playing grab-rear end in the snow over bits of scrap. You don't have to tell me, sir. Command seems to think whatever they lost down here's worth the trouble. Command'll keep throwing men down here long after they've forgotten what they were looking for. Come on, let's go find Yuun before pirates kill him too and blow the whole mission. I'm picking up Yuun's signal. He and his squad must've forted up in that abandoned bunker. There's more than a half-squad's worth of footprints out front. Looks like the pirates beat us here.  Sithspit, how many of these assholes are there? I think I can see Yuun's position up on the ledge. Looks like the Gand made it. We're soliders, we look out for each other. Yuun is honored to share brotherhood with one like you. The pirates' interest in the Umbra encrypter is troubling. Yuun had thought only the Republic would seek this knowledge.   Leave no witnesses. Grab the Umbra parts at these coordinates, and don't come back to the Star of Coruscant without them – got it? How did pirates learn about the Umbra? It is a perplexing mystery, but we have no time to meditate on its meaning. The last Umbra component is there. Please, Captain – will you brave the guns of our enemies and finish this hunt at last? Eh, we've come this far. Not like a few pirates are any worse than what we deal with on a daily basis. Yuun cannot express how much Yuun appreciates the many dangers you have faced in the walking of this path. Mount up, Jorgan. Looks like we're finally going to see what all the fuss is about. Not every day you see a starship graveyard. Not every day you see a pirate stronghold in a crashed Republic superdreadnought either. Ridiculous that a bunch of pirates can hold a Republic flagship. If Command dropped a real army on Hoth this operation would be over in a week. That's just the problem, even with all the salvage Hoth's not worth a real army – and as soon as the Republic sends one, the Empire'd send one too, and the pirates keep going while we stalemate each other. Besides, can you imagine trying to send a whole army into this thing? It's a maze, perfect for ambushes and traps.     That's why they send us. I'm Zareen. I take care of... targeted acquisitions, let's say – like that little trinket you came here for – I get the imrpession that you want it pretty bad. How do you know about the Umbra encrypter? Listening in on people's conversations can teach you all sorts of interesting things, my friend. That piece of junk is worth a lot to you, isn't it? So – make me an offer. If it's high enough, maybe you'll walk out of here. It's cute you think you've got some kinda leverage here that the last thirty pirates didn't. Hmm. I should've known there was only one way you'd entertain me. Nice knowing you, pal. Really?    Fire at will! Who at, sir? Everyone! That's not gonna work, Artano, but don't worry. You won't be the last man to freeze to death on Hoth. And now to keep things interesting. A little overkill, sir? Eh, I figure if this Umbra thing's survived Hoth this long it can take a little punishment. Come on, let's get back to Aurek.ONE CONVENIENT SHUTTLE EXTRACTION LATER  Well, that was pretty convenient. You're telling me. Let's see if Yuun can work his magic. Captain! Truly your journey has been one of unrivaled heroism and accomplishment. Yuun stands in awe. Much as it's nice being appreciated for a change, Havoc Squad could never have done this without you and your team, Sergeant. Yuun is honored simply to have had a part in these occurences, sir. Yuun must now guide this final piece into its place, thereby completing the whole. A moment, please. Any Imperial transmissions we can test it on? Yuun apologizes, but only this test phrase regarding grain allocations was avaialble. All other transmissions are highly classified. Yuun would ask a small favor of you now. Many preparations must be made before Yuun embarks on Havoc Squad's path. Could you do Yuun the honor of formally delivering the Umbra encrypter to Colonel Fierros, Yuun's former superior? I only helped, Sergeant. You should be the one to turn this in. Trust me, you can score some crazy stuff with a mission turn-in. Yuun's deeds are done, and many already know of them. Other tasks must take precedence now.  The Sergeant's pretty humble, considering what he accomplished. Putting that decoder back together from the chunks and scraps we recovered is no mean feat. Sounds like you approve of our new squad member. He's a step up from Vik, sir. There are mynocks living in the ship's crawlspace that're a step up from Vik. Colonel, sir. Sergeant Yuun has completed his reconstruction of the Umbra encrypter, sir. Hmm? Ah, that's fantastic. Stand at ease, Captain. Let's have a look. It's smaller than I'd expected. Tough to believe it's so vital. I understand you worked with Sergeant Yuun quite a bit to help make this happen. What did you think of him? You can speak freely. My feelings exactly, Captain. I'd trade any ten soldiers in my command to keep Yuun around, but I understand he's needed for something much bigger. I don't need to know what insane thing High Command has you up to – but you'll be glad to have Yuun with you, I guarantee it. Yuun is going to be very helpful in future missions. That he will.   Breaking the Umbra code will have far-reaching effects. The Republic has gained an advantage today that could change the course of the entire conflict. Well done. Sergeant Yuun did the real work, sir. I'm glad to hear that your new recruit lived up to his reputation. Sergeant Yuun, please step forward. Yes, General? Yuun is deeply honored to be chosen for this prestigious assignment. We're glad to have you on the team, Sergeant. Thank you, sir. Yuun will endeavour to serve well. Now that's finally over, I'm grabbing a hot shower. Yuun, your first assignment is finding me somewhere on this ship I can have a roaring fire. Vik, you're on cocoa detail. If you want to spice up your post-combat beverage choice, I've got a contraband bottle of peppermind schanpps that'd pair well at quite reasonable black-market rates. Noted. Apart from that, get some shuteye while you can – once we get to Coruscant the Sithspit's going to start hitting the fan real quick. Yuun is confused, why is the Captain planning to spit onto a bladed rotary device? Welcome to Havoc Squad, Sergeant.
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I don't have any videos for Hoth because for some reason Fraps has been slowing to a crawl lately when I try to record SWTOR. I've been using the same setup for years now but just recently it'll nosedive from 60 fps to 10 when I try video recording. Yuun has one of those gibberish alien voices though so at least you're not missing too much.
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I switched to Shadowplay and only use Fraps for still screenshots now, and I've never looked back. My only regret is that I can't get Shadowplay to not capture the mouse cursor, so I always have to remember to hide it off screen when I'm filming.
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Star Wars trivia: Yuun here is a Gand, an insectoid race that shows up sporadically throughout the EU and I'm not sure have been in any of the movies. They always refer to themselves in the third person, believing it the height of arrogance to use the first person as they believe that assumes everyone knows who you are, and there's a special ceremony certain extraordinary Gand can be awarded with that lets them use the first person. Findsmen also occasionally show up, and have been more or less mystical - Yuun here is on the extreme mystical end of what they can do. Specifically, I suspect Yuun was inspired by Ooryl Qrygg, a Gand Findsman and fighter pilot from the Rogue Squadron books, and to my knowledge the only Gand character to have played a notable role in any EU material.
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Zuckuss, one of the Empire Strikes Back bounty hunters, is also Gand. Zuckuss has been the subject of more than a few indignities; his name was accidentally swapped with his partner, 4-LOM, on the original action figures. He and 4-LOM at least got a decent story in "Tales of the Bounty Hunters", where he was presented as a skilled Findsman, like Yuun and Qrygg - I believe his story actually predates Qrygg - only for that background to then be completely ignored in The Bounty Hunter Wars trilogy, where he was presented as the naive idiot of the bounty hunter's guild. Fortunatly, nobody can actually be bothered remembering the Bounty Hunter Wars and its endless array of pointless backstabbing, so hopefully his reputation has survived intact...
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Findsmen are actually pretty cool, the fiction deliberately waffles on whether their abilities are just them being really really good at putting scattered pieces of information together, or something actually force related. Ooryl's bits in the x-wing books are good too -- he eats his metabolic ingredients instead of breathing, he can punch through stormtrooper skulls with his bare hands, he can store up sleep for later, he sees in ultraviolet. It's a good example of a character who's not a rubber forehead alien.
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I remember the Bounty Hunters Wars trilogy if only because I believe an accurate summation of it is 'Boba Fett as Batman to everyone else being Penguin/Twoface and gang.' Findsmen are pretty cool though. There's usually enough sense in their nonsense that you can see where they're coming from which really helps with their take on the 'mystical dowser made into an alien' thing they've got going on.
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I dunno "The crescent pockmark indicates the crescent canyon facility" leans pretty significantly into the mystical hogwash territory rather than Sherlock Holmes-ing how the dirt from someone's shoe gives away their profession. Then again this is a universe with two competing Space Magic religions who can literally see the future so it's not like it's out of place. It's just a little funny that the team's technical expert has managed to adapt a skill clearly written with Bounty Hunting in mind toward IT support - anyone who's had to reconstruct a defunct project's undocumented code could probably use the skills of a forensic detective. The Gand had a neat role in KOTOR 2 when you had to fight through a small army of them on Nar Shaddaa so it's sort of cool to see one brought back and given more individuality. Yuun's personality isn't particularly stand-out, but he still has a mix of positive traits like being humble, competent, efficient and compassionate. By Gand standards his concern over losing Sajin's team must've seemed like an emotional outburst.
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Ossluk Noslee from KOTOR 2 is a cute little sidequest, too.
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So is Yuun your straight man, or did you have one of those and he's your comically straight man?
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Wow, Hoth felt tiny when presented as a single update, even if it was a long one. How many hours of gameplay was that? Is Yuun an actual party member? He somewhat feels like he could be a NPC who stays on the ship at the moment, like some of the folks Jolune picked up for her Rift Alliance.
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Yuun's a proper companion, and the team's non-explosive techie / Weird Alien Culture character. He's definitely a straight man character with a touch of that "I don't understand metaphors" humor, like not parsing Todessa referring to his squad as his kids. He's definitely not a stand-out personality but he does round out the squad well enough. As for game-time it was probably a couple of hours, especially if you factor in doing the main planetary quest off-camera to stay up to the expected level/gear. I sort of miss Quentine's stealth abilities, even if Todessa can mow down chaff five times faster than he ever could (her bombardment ability is absolutely ridiculous), it was nice being able to waltz straight through an area without being stopped.
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In case anyone has been on the fence about playing again, Double XP is active until the next Expansion is out.
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 Sith Warrior Shadows of Revan Update 29: Busywork and Friendship    Captain. Got yourself pinned down, I see.  Just when I thought this day couldn’t get any better. What the hell do you want? To beat Revan. Again. Again? Some idiot let him out of prison and someone had to save the galaxy. The Republic wasn’t up to the challenge, as usual. The Republic is—unh! Are you alright? Oh, yeah. Just peachy. Saved by my armor. Well, I’m sick of watching you get shot. Let me help you solve your Revanite problem so we can get Revan dealt with. Ok, yeah, sold. It feels weird being on the same side as you. Again. Again. How are you planning on cracking their lines? They’ve had us pinned for an hour! I’m going to walk closer to them. What? See? Target fixated. They’re too busy looking down their scopes to see something creeping closer. So what are you--   Problem solved! I hate you. That would frighten me more if I wasn’t the only one who gets a power boost out of it. Wanna go fight some more Revanites? What the hell, not like I’ve got anything better to do. Alright then. Let’s ride!   What are you doing? Hacking the matrix. No, seriously. What are you doing? This is all Sith equipment. I’m using a backdoor to steal the Revanites’ defense plans. The only problem is, I’m going to set off a ton of alarms when-- You don’t say. It’s just a walker, don’t be a baby.   Seriously weak ankles. That’s a technology that will never catch on. C’mon, those files said there’s a command walker around here. We take that out we’ll cripple the Revanite defenses for the foreseeable future. That’s probably it now.  I do not like where that gun is pointing! Giant robot hot-foot!  And thus, the hyper-advanced walking robot tank fell over and died. You do know you’re insane, right? Only sometimes. Nice working with you, Captain. C’mon, Peety. We’ve got a deadline to meet.  Well, well. Look who I just found. Darth Nox. You’re here to help the alliance too? I’m vacationing. Hunting for ancient Sith relics. That idiot Darth Marr dropped an army in my lap. Now the Massassi are all riled up, and I can’t work. Well. How about I help you recover the relics, and you give us your survey data of the surrounding temples. It’ll help me get Darth Marr out of your hair all the quicker. Let me think about--done.  Looks like some of these are already looted. drat, I must have those relics. Empty. Ooh, that one’s got something. It’s just gold bars. Ah! Worthless! I’ll teach you to steal my precious relics!  At least that one’s unopened. It will have to do, I suppose. I am sorely disappointed, I’ll give you some of my survey data. If you come across any other relics, give them to me and I’ll send you the rest. Toodles! Well, if that ain’t just the creepiest thing. Hey! What? There’s a ghost Sith thing right there. Do something about it! Do I look like an exorcist? Try talking to it. You’re just trying to get me killed, aren’t you? Maybe? You know what? I’ve had it up to here with your Sith sass. Let’s settle this the old-fashioned way! What? No weapons. Just fisticuffs! Are you sure?  Ngh… that it? Not gonna start gloating or choke me out? No. I need you. Keep fighting the Revanites and stop being weird. Seen any Sith relics around here? There’s a big, unopened box back that way. I thought it might be a mimic so I left it alone. You’ve been playing too much Space Darksouls. A mimic, ha! There’s no way--  --in hell you fit inside that little box.  No. That’s a bad Massassi! Bad! Those relics belong to Atronie. Get back in your box. Hey! Heeeeeeey! I knew you’d be here. The ineffable currents of the Force showed me your destiny. …You asked someone for directions. Smart sith. Aw, don’t ruin my mystique, Felix. Hello, Jolune. It’s good to see you again. Nice droid. Ah, you’ve never met! Jolune, meet Lieutenant Pierce. Lieutenant Pierce, the Barsenthor. Hi, Lieutenant. HI …He’s not actually… nevermind. Listen, I found your weird smuggler friend wandering in a cave a ways back. I think he’s drunk. Or maybe possessed. Could be both. Ah, that’s… problematic. Command had sent a search party after him, but the Massassi captured them. So your rescue team needs a rescue team. That you? Pretty much. Well, I’ll help. Get ‘em Droidy--uh. What model are we up to, like, seven? Screw it. Get ‘em, Droidy-13!     Thanks, scary man! Check this shot out. Did you just hit the red Space Orcs with a giant D12? Yup. …Nerd. Natural 20s, all day every day! That’s the last of them. Rescue party rescued. I hope they can medevac Quentine in time. Now…do you want to help me deal with the Revanite commanders? Sure. Do you want to help me deal with the Revanite commanders in style? …Sure? Rainbow Lizard Riders of Yavin, go! Fight for Justice and Friendship!      Wait, for once, I’m not the one being lit on fire? Yeah, I’m kind of a magnet for stuff like that. Huh. We should team up more often. Thanks for the help. I’ve done everything I possibly can to keep the Empire and Republic from murdering each other while we fight Revan. Yeah, we rock! Woo! “Woo” …Listen… Mort. You know this truce won’t last much past Revan. And… Something’s out there. Beyond the horizon. Maybe the Emperor, or some other ancient spectre, or perhaps something new… You must have sensed it too. I get the feeling we’re not going to see each other again for a long time. And before I go… I just wanted to say… To say… That is an amazing hat. Thanks! I got it at a second-hand store on Rishi. Shopkeeper said it was owned by a Jedi. With a hat this fabulous, I almost believe it! Have a good one! See you again in five years or whatever.  
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Wait that giant guy was hiding in a box? And Quent just huffed a box full of powdered skulls?
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Oct 15, 2016 03:47
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Cute update.
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Oct 15, 2016 06:18
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Aw damnit, PTN got in touch with me about doing a cameo and I said I would try and then I completely forgot. Sorry! Thread canon is that Abeena is chilling on a beach planet while all of this is going down.
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Oct 15, 2016 07:38
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Say no to skulls, kids!
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Oct 15, 2016 07:57
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Moon Slayer posted:Aw damnit, PTN got in touch with me about doing a cameo and I said I would try and then I completely forgot. Sorry! Thread canon is that Abeena is chilling on a beach planet while all of this is going down. Abeena's a Chiss. A beach planet would be hell for her. More likely she's enjoying a relaxing break on Hoth or Belsavis.
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Oct 15, 2016 14:07
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Moon Slayer posted:Aw damnit, PTN got in touch with me about doing a cameo and I said I would try and then I completely forgot. Sorry! Thread canon is that Abeena is chilling on a beach planet while all of this is going down. I didn't want to harass you because I know you're very busy. I'm sure Abeena was
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Oct 15, 2016 18:29
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"I was busy stopping the Omico Fist's terror attack." "Never heard of them." "Exactly."
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Oct 15, 2016 19:29
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It actually would be kind of hilarious if the spymaster did something completely disconnected from this whole Revan plotline that just coincidentally happened to use the same art assets.
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Oct 17, 2016 04:45
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Ah yes, the forest moon Davin.
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Oct 17, 2016 04:49
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That was a fun update. Not so much a big reunion as "Hey you, bye you." I'm glad the hat has continuity.
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Oct 17, 2016 05:09
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Sith Warrior Shadows of Revan Update 30: So Long, and Thanks for Making Everything Worse! Jackass.  Funny how you look at me when you say that and not at the Jedi. It would’ve gone a lot faster if you’d deigned to help. I was getting my hair done. As we speak, our forces are working with the Republic to end the Revanite threat and take the temple.  In spite of our obvious differences--and the fact we’re at war--you were able to inspire a sort of cooperation I never imagined possible.  You’re holding those wrong. I do what I want! I have free will, you dumb Imperial sockpuppet! But you’re not even looking in the right direction.  Nice rifle! Thanks!   No, I succeeded where neither of you tried. But we aren’t finished yet. There is one element even our combined militaries will be unable to stop. The Emperor. Yes. But no. I’m not saying it. I’m not continuing until you do. drat you. Given his failure, he’ll try to escape, to regroup. That cannot be allowed to happen. Consider it taken care of.  Now, I know what you’re thinking. How are Mortiferous and Pals gonna land at the temple everyone’s still dropping bombs on? We’re going to an entirely different temple, Vette. The assault on the big temple is just to give our troops something ‘fun’ to do so they don’t kill each other while we take care of Revan. And, most importantly, where did I come from? No way in hell I’d let you miss this. Click for Video        You have underestimated me for the last time. Wrath, you need to back down. You’re too close to all this to see just how much is at stake. Darth Revan said, calling the Sith Lord “black.”  I spent three hundred years in lock step with the Emperor’s mind. I know what he’s become, what he wants. The Emperor must be destroyed completely or he will return and consume every last living thing! There’s no cost too great. If I have to snuff out every life on this world by hand to draw the Emperor out, then so be it!  I was a Dark Lord of the Sith. I was the Prodigal Knight. I was powerful--but I was also weak. Not anymore. Now I’m pure. Unburdened. I can finally have my revenge on my jailer and save the galaxy doing it!                 Click for Video      You’ve been so blinded by your unchecked rage, your thirst for vengeance, that you could not see the truth. Now that your power has subsided, I may finally confront you. I only hope you will listen. What bullshittery is this? Welcome to my life story. And you’ve done well. Now stay quiet so BioWare can give nerds their closure. When I died, I had come to terms. I was ready to become one with the Force. But I soon realized that was only what part of me wanted. You think you’re stronger this way, but you’re not. Neither of us is. We’re broken. We can’t go on like this. I won’t stop. Not until I conjure the Emperor. I have to face him.        You’re too weak. You won’t last. I…. if we unite, what I am--won’t it fade? Become diminished…? You find value in restraint, in virtue. Look at how well your way has served you. You make a fine example. I don’t know if I’m ready. You have to be. We have to be.       Thanks for waking the Emperor, jackass. Click for Video  So, I guess this is goodbye. Yeah. Yeah, you too, Lana. Try not to get into too much trouble, all right? Ditched the ugly hat, I see. This cutscene had an optional kiss if I was romancing one of you idiots, so it was automatically removed just in case.  Same here. Guess if we ever meet again, it won’t be friendly. Well. Seems weird to wish you good luck, so…     By forgetting you exist and having you show up anyway?  Going somewhere? We’re headed back to Rishi! They couldn’t afford to keep your voice actor around, I see. Jakarro, I thought you hated that place. I do! That is why I must return! Jakarro wishes to whip those sorry Raider’s Cove pirates into shape! He sees a real opportunity there. What about you? See any of this “opportunity”? Oh my word, no! But it should be fun to watch, if nothing else. We have to stop by Kashyyyk first!  We suffered many casualties upon the Emperor’s return, though nothing insurmountable. Nothing compared to what we would have endured had the Revanites been successful. You are to be commended, of course--but it was Lana Beniko’s guile and intellect that made your participation at all possible. That isn’t true, the Sith Warrior is the only character class to have a vision of things to come without Lana’s interference.     The first thing--the very first thing--that the SIS is going to do once they learn of this is use Theron’s knowledge of Lana to sneak a high-placed double agent into Sith intelligence right under Lana’s nose. Abeena-- Is not Sith. She is still the superior choice. By far. The last Cypher has far graver concerns than being the public face of Sith intelligence. Besides which, the Dark Council would never accept her. And they’ll accept Lana?  That said, I appreciate your candor. It’s important that we speak openly. That’s only part of the story. Yes. Our momentary truce is over. We remain at war with an emboldened Republic, and we still have countless enemies, both seen and unseen.  Bold. Unflinching. Good.   
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Oct 20, 2016 04:03
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Remember when Revan was described as a strategical and tactical mastermind who was also recognized as a force prodigy with uniqe insight even by other powerful Jedi/Sith of the same era? Neither did Bioware
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Oct 20, 2016 06:02
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I'll at least give them that "The galaxy is ours to grasp. Let us reach." is a good line. Putting Lana in charge of Sith intelligence ties in nicely to the ending of the Imperial Agent plotline, so a little continuity now and then is good. Revan though, yikes. As bad as his original fate was, this was worse - now he's a chump who got completely played by the Emperor, and is entirely to blame for his return. Plus his plan was stupid, his cult weren't that interesting or well-explored and he went down like a complete punk.
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Oct 20, 2016 06:35
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Dolash posted:and he went down like a complete punk. That fight takes ten minutes. It's not because it's good, he occasionally locks all your friends (but not you) against pillars and you have to use little nodules of light side energy to release the dark siders and dark side energy to release the lightsiders. It's really stupid
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Oct 20, 2016 06:37
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Well, that was wretched. Every line seemed to speed along too fast, like even the VAs didn't have time for this poo poo. And who even was that nondescript person who dropped out of the sky and then left?
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Oct 20, 2016 06:53
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I remember when everyone thought killing Revan at the Foundry was disappointing. So, how about now? Revan having two minds could have been made to work, considering they did something similar in his first appearance. But they didn't tie in to that.
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Oct 20, 2016 06:58
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Montegoraon posted:And who even was that nondescript person who dropped out of the sky and then left? Shae Viszla, AKA Torch, the Mandalorian you beat up on Rishi. She's also one of Malgus's cronies and one of the reasons I think some of this was originally written with Darth Malgus in mind.
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Oct 20, 2016 07:07
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Say what you will about Shae Vis-who? Her armor is probably my favorite in the entire game and I love wearing it on my own bounty hunter. And man that cinematic takes me back and is still really cool today.  Revan's line to Mort about restraint is of course based on your dark/light side choices or points, and amusingly he likes you just the way you are no matter what you've done. You're the apple of his eye! To Atronie he says: Dark Lord. Even I look in awe at your accelerated rise to power. You did not get where you are today through kindness or moderation. It has served you well. You make a fine example.What's that second ghost dad (SGD for short), keep on killing and shocking everyone I meet without any good reason to do so? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7g0862r2qU
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Oct 20, 2016 10:57
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Edit: Nevermind.
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Oct 20, 2016 14:09
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You realize I posted that in the text you quoted, right? VVV No need to edit. I just thought it was obvious in context. PoptartsNinja fucked around with this message at 15:09 on Oct 20, 2016 |
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Oct 20, 2016 14:52
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PoptartsNinja posted:You realize I posted that in the text you quoted, right? Nope. I usually don't click youtube links from SA unless someone explicitly says what it's about. Been burned one too many times.Edited out that post. For those curious, the ending here is indeed class specific. I don't know if the other posters will add their class's version of the ending, but there are some interesting versions. One's amusing, Satele Shan praising a Jedi PC as a paragon of the order after they potentially kissed and faded to black (so who knows if it was more than just a kiss) with either her son or a Sith Lord.
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Oct 20, 2016 14:55
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The Sith Warrior and Jedi Knight are the only ones who really get unique dialogue since they've both faced the Emperor before. The other classes get a generic line, IIRC.
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Oct 20, 2016 15:10
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PoptartsNinja posted:The Sith Warrior and Jedi Knight are the only ones who really get unique dialogue since they've both faced the Emperor before. The other classes get a generic line, IIRC. Every class gets some unique comments. Inquisitors can seal a formal alliance with Darth Marr on the Dark Council. Bounty Hunters are offered permanent retainer status by Marr as his personal troubleshooter and enforcer - though only on assignments you wish to take, he respects your independence and will ensure you are well paid for your efforts. Imperial Agents are made Lana's advisor and second in command as the Commander of Sith Intelligence but Marr makes it clear that he expects Lana to defer to you when it comes to actually running the show (and, if you take a very particular plot decision that Abeena won't be able to access, get a special extra scene with a character from the Agent story). Smugglers are granted an official preemptive pardon by the Republic to give them immunity to Republic laws as long as you stay focused on helping hunt down the Emperor. I forget the scenes for Troopers and Consulars.
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Oct 20, 2016 15:50
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Troopers probably get to see the Republic turn the fascism dial up a few more notches in the name of security.
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Oct 20, 2016 18:39
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There's a tool at https://torcommunity.com/database/search/mission that lets you look up possible dialogue paths for quests. (You do need to know the name of the quest so it's not very useful unless you are playing through it.) The Revan confrontation for Imperial characters can be found here and if you click through the various Conversation NPCs and expand the trees you can get a sense of the possibilities.
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Oct 20, 2016 20:07
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