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Cosplay Kits: Satele Shan - Knights of the Eternal Throne



Next up in our Cosplay Kit series is Satele Shan! We recently announced that we are building out cosplay kits for our community members who want to bring SWTOR characters to life. There has always been a strong cosplay presence in the SWTOR community, and we wanted to take the opportunity in providing this part of our community with these kits prepared by our Art team. Whether you have been cosplaying for several years or just starting out, these kits will be helpful in building your creations. These kits will focus on several different details on the build of each character including close up high resolution images, a 360 turnaround, references for materials, and color palettes.

Special note: In this kit, Satele Shan is presented as she is currently in-game and not in her original outfit when she is initially introduced.

A little bit more about Satele Shan:

Grand Master of the Jedi Order and leader of the Jedi Council, Satele Shan was born on the Core World of Brentaal Four and is descended from legendary Jedi Bastila Shan. Both a gifted warrior and wise teacher, Satele was personally responsible for rediscovering Tython and its hyperspace route. Ever since, she has devoted herself to the Jedi resettlement of Tython and the revitalization of the order.

Satele has played a key role in recent galactic history in other ways, as well. She fought on the front lines of several major battles--including the battles of Alderaan and Rhen Var--and was present as a Padawan during the Imperial retaking of Korriban, the first modern contact between the Sith Empire and the Republic. She is greatly respected by certain members of the Republic military, and her advice is often sought by the Supreme Chancellor. In person, Satele's strength in the Force is matched with a keen intelligence and a subtle sense of humor.


Cosplayers and players alike can find the Satele Shan - KotET Cosplay Kit here. Stay tuned for more kits on the horizon!

SWTOR In-Game Events for February



Relics of the Gree Date: February 8th - February 15th, 2022 (BEGINS AND ENDS AT 12:00PM GMT)
Requirement: Level 50+

Explore Ilum's contested area in the Western Ice Shelf to uncover the mysterious purpose of the Gray Secant, an enormous ancient Gree starship. Get ready to face a powerful opponent that awaits you at the center of this ancient vessel. Visit the in-game News Terminal located on Carrick Station in the Republic fleet or Vaiken Spacedock in the Imperial fleet to get started on your adventure!

FEATURED REWARDS:
  • Reputation with the Gree Enclave
  • Gree Digitization Cube
  • White, Red, and Blue Scalene Armor
  • Gray Helix Weapons
  • L1-L Defender, L1-L Scout, and Miniature Gray Secant Mini-pets
  • Cyan Sphere, Blue Sphere and Red Sphere Vehicles
  • …and more!




Pirate Incursion Date: February 22nd - March 1st, 2022 (BEGINS AND ENDS AT 12:00PM GMT)
Requirement: Level 20+

The remote planet Dantooine has been thrust into the center of escalating hostilities between the Galactic Republic and the Sith Empire. Spurred on in secret by covert Imperial forces, the Nova Blade pirates have staged an all-out attack on the pastoral Republic world. As the Republic scrambles to defend this key territory at the edge of Imperial space, the Empire plans to capitalize on the chaos and deal a major blow to the longtime Republic bastion.

FEATURED REWARDS:
  • Nova Blade and Dantooine Homesteader Armor Sets
  • Ugnaught Companion
  • Walker Mount
  • Kath Hound Mount
  • Kath Hound Mini-pet
  • Dantooine-inspired Stronghold Decorations
  • …and more!





Ten Year Anniversary Date: December 14th, 2021 - January, 2023 (BEGINS AND ENDS AT 12:00PM GMT)
Requirement: Levels 10+

We are happy to celebrate out 10th anniversary on December 20th! With this being a huge milestone, we are going to celebrate the anniversary all year long! To mark this occasion, a special “Anniversary Personnel” vendor can be found on the fleet with new Class Ship Stronghold Decorations. All previous anniversary rewards will also be available during this limited time as well. Alongside this, both the Coruscant and Dromund Kaas Strongholds will be available for only ten credits each! Note: the new items that are planned for this event won't be added until the launch of 'Legacy of the Sith' in February 2022.

FEATURED REWARDS:

  • Faction-based fireworks
  • Commemorative Statues of HK-51, Valkorian, and Malgus
  • Senya Holo-statue
  • Fireworks Celebratory Backpack
  • Several Stronghold Decoration posters
  • Class Ship Stronghold Decorations
  • … and more!

7.0 PTS Recap!



Our players have given us incredibly valuable feedback on key changes and updates coming to the next chapter in Star Wars: The Old Republic. With Legacy of the Sith (7.0) right around the corner, we wanted to take a moment to thank our players who provided vital feedback on updates expected to come with 7.0 via our Public Test Server (PTS). We opened up PTS in July 2021 giving players a first look into the highly anticipated Combat Styles system beginning with the Jedi Guardian. Since then, we have rolled out testing phases for:
  • All Combat Styles. Throughout the PTS cycles, we have made adjustments based on player feedback, which can be found in the PTS changelog.
  • Legendary Items
  • The new Flashpoint: Elom
  • Galactic Seasons 2: ‘Shadows of the Underworld’
  • Itemization and Gearing
  • Loadouts
  • Character Creation UI
  • Level 80

Since PTS opened, the team has dedicated their efforts to reviewing, testing, and processing the input coming from our players. In December 2021, we announced the delay of Legacy of the Sith until February 2022. Not only would this give us more time with internal testing, but this also gave players an opportunity to provide us with more input from their experiences on the PTS while it it remained open.

We anticipated receiving a lot of feedback over the holiday break, so we introduced a list of rewards that players could earn if they achieved certain requirements while playing on the PTS. The quality feedback that came in over those weeks helped us identify player sentiments with Gearing and the Weekly Repeatable Missions. Thanks to that input, we have adjusted items such as fixing the hotbar ability assignments for Loadouts, rebalancing PvP gearing costs, gear drops for solo players, and clarifying how the Weekly Repeatable Missions work. There are many 7.0 related dev posts that we have made in the forums, so to make those communications easier to find, we have we have consolidated all 7.0 related threads in this post!

Though PTS will be closing soon and we are honing in on launching 7.0, the work on these changes certainly does not stop here! Post launch, we intend on continuing to monitor and review player feedback for the following:
  • Flashpoint balance
  • 7.0 Gearing path
  • Itemization
  • Player experience utilizing Combat Styles and Loadouts in various parts of the game

Additionally, we will be creating a thread in our Classes sub-forum to keep players updated on any changes that will be coming to Combat Styles and to monitor feedback that players may have regarding Abilities and Passives performance and their effectiveness in live servers.

Thank you again to all of our players who dove into PTS, answered our questions, and sent in constructive feedback. Your input has been valuable in shaping Legacy of the Sith, and it will continue to shape the future of Star Wars: The Old Republic.

'Legacy of the Sith' Story Teaser

The war between the Galactic Republic and the Sith Empire spreads to new worlds! Dangerous threats rise in the dark corners of the galaxy ​and Darth Malgus pursues an unknown plan… Unravel these mysteries and more as your choices continue to shape the galaxy when the 'Legacy of the Sith' expansion launches on February 15th, 2022!

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Full details on 'Legacy of the Sith' expansion: https://www.swtor.com/legacyofthesith
Play Star Wars: The Old Republic for free now: https://account.swtor.com/play-for-free

SWTOR In-Game Events for January



Life Day Date: December 14th, 2021 - January 11th, 2022 (BEGINS AND ENDS AT 12:00PM GMT)
Requirement: Levels 10+

It is that time of the year again - denizens across the galaxy get ready to celebrate Life Day! Special Missions like “A Special Snowflake”, “Parcel Droid”, and “Could Use a Good Hug” are available during this limited time. Throwing snowballs and participating in these Missions will earn players Snow-Covered Parcels, redeemable for unique rewards. Get out there, throw some snowballs, hug some Wookiees, and most importantly, have fun! Note: this will be the same iteration as 2020, so there will be no new Missions, Achievements, or rewards.

FEATURED REWARDS:

  • Sleigh I and J0-1Y Mounts
  • Wampa Rug, Snow Blower, and Freezer Unit Stronghold Decorations
  • Red, Blue, Pink, Green-Gold and more Holo-Trees
  • Several Character titles
  • … and more!




Ten Year Anniversary Date: December 14th, 2021 - January, 2023 (BEGINS AND ENDS AT 12:00PM GMT)
Requirement: Levels 10+

We are happy to celebrate out 10th anniversary on December 20th! With this being a huge milestone, we are going to celebrate the anniversary all year long! To mark this occasion, a special “Anniversary Personnel” vendor can be found on the fleet with new Class Ship Stronghold Decorations. All previous anniversary rewards will also be available during this limited time as well. Alongside this, both the Coruscant and Dromund Kaas Strongholds will be available for only ten credits each! Note: the new items that are planned for this event won't be added until the launch of 'Legacy of the Sith' in February 2022.

FEATURED REWARDS:

  • Faction-based fireworks
  • Commemorative Statues of HK-51, Valkorian, and Malgus
  • Senya Holo-statue
  • Fireworks Celebratory Backpack
  • Several Stronghold Decoration posters
  • Class Ship Stronghold Decorations
  • … and more!




Feast of Prosperity Date: January 11 - February 1, 2022 (BEGINS AND ENDS AT 12:00PM GMT)
Requirement: Level 20+

Over the years, the Hutt Cartel’s reputation has taken a hit. The once powerful organization no longer instills respect and fear. To restore the Cartel’s influence, two up-and-coming Hutts, Gaboorga the Abundant and Duuba the Magnanimous, are throwing the most lavish “charitable banquet” in history for the galaxy’s underprivileged. And if the Cartel happens to advance their business interests during the Feast, everyone wins!

If Gaboorga and Duuba can cooperate, they could rocket the Cartel back into the upper echelons of the galactic underworld. But the Hutts’ conflicting priorities means they’re constantly undermining each other. Each week a new Story Mission will unlock to progress this storyline, leading to the climatic choice during the third and final week: Gaboorga or Duuba? Only one Hutt can win, and the fate of the Feast of Prosperity is at stake. Choose wisely!

For players that participated in the event when it previously ran, you'll be able to immediately jump into the Daily Missions and mini-games! If this will be your first time experiencing the event, each week a Story Mission will unlock - progressing the conflict between Gaboorga and Duuba.

FEATURED REWARDS:

  • NEW Feast Trader's Armor Set
  • NEW Roast Scyk Belly and Feast of Prosperity Poster decorations
  • Feast Attire and Feast Preparation Hat
  • Feast Ingredient Transport Mount
  • Hairless Mudhorn and Earthen Thurrb Mini-pets
  • Feel the Groove and Toast emotes
  • Overstuffed Backpack and Food Launcher Toys
  • ... and more!





The All Worlds Ultimate Swoop Rally
Date: January 11 - January 18, 2022 (BEGINS AND ENDS AT 12:00PM GMT)
Requirement: Levels 20+

In the growing shadow of war, swoop fans across the galaxy descend on Dantooine, Tatooine, and even Onderon for the sport’s biggest spectacle—The All Worlds Ultimate Swoop Rally! They’re packing the stands, eager to take their minds off their troubles and cheer their favorite swoop gangs. The bikers are here to take on dangerous challenge courses, show off their piloting skills, and flaunt their souped-up swoop bikes. The thunder of the engines, the deafening applause from the fans, the wind battering their helmets… there’s no bigger rush for these thrill seekers.

Despite their reputation as wild rebels whose makeshift courses disregard local districting restrictions, swoop gangs aren’t a serious threat to anyone--something all true swoop fans know! They just love adrenaline-pounding speed, sweet jumps, and big explosions, and the All Worlds Ultimate Swoop Rally combines all three in one crowd-pleasing package. The biggest gangs on the circuit — Horizon’s Razor, the Pit Screamers, and the Blatant Beks — are ready to show their fans a great time.

FEATURED REWARDS:
  • Swoop Rally Mounts (regular and gold versions)
  • Swoop Gang Outfits
  • Promotion Droid Mini-pets
  • Various Stronghold Decorations
  • …and more!





Rakghoul Resurgence on Tatooine Date: January 25 - February 1, 2022 (BEGINS AND ENDS AT 12:00PM GMT)
Requirement: Levels 25+

The Hyland Organization for Rakghoul Neutralization (T.H.O.R.N.) has issued an official level-2 emergency alert concerning an outbreak of the Rakghoul plague on Tatooine. Quarantines have been put in place to restrict traffic of the plague off-world, but exceptions will be made for individuals with priority clearance.

T.H.O.R.N. is recruiting qualified volunteer emergency responders to travel to affected areas to combat the spread of the Rakghoul plague. More information about the outbreak can be found by checking the News Terminals on the Republic or Imperial Fleet!

T.H.O.R.N. wishes to remind you that plague symptoms can be treated if they are identified in the early stages of infection. Whether or not you have travel plans, please consult your nearest trusted medical supply droid and get vaccinated!

FEATURED REWARDS:

  • Reputation with THORN
  • Merciless Seeker’s Armor Set
  • THORN Epicenter and Dark Vector Armor Sets
  • Outbreak Response Weapons
  • Alliance Contact - Doctor Lokin
  • Infected Varactyl and Infected Dewback Mounts
  • Ferocious Rakghoul Mini-pets
  • …and more!