Sebaya Keto posted Tue at 16:00
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Author: Sebaya Keto, BioWare, EA, Electronic Arts, Empire, Galactic Republic, Gav Daragon, Guild Spotlight, Hydian Expedition Outfit, Jedi, Lord Adraas, LucasArts, Mission Impossible, Mission: Impossible, PvP, Republic, Ringo Orlan, role-play, Roleplay, RP, Sith Empire, Smuggler, Star Wars, Star Wars The Old Republic, SWTOR, SWTOR-RP, The Old Republic, TOR, Treaty of Coruscant, Trooper
Hello again everyone. It's time for another Guild Spotlight! This month I sat down with Lord Adraas' Hydian Expedition Outfit (HEO) and their leader Ringo Orlan. The HEO is a semi-independent Republic organization that does the Republic's dirty work while allowing it to officially have deniability. It almost sounds like Mission: Impossible's IMF to me.
Republic RP is suffering a disadvantage of numbers recently. Every server has seen shrinking populations as the newness of The Old Republic has worn off, and other big MMO titles are launching. The Republic has always been the victim of a faction imbalance, so we've been trying to highlight them recently to help turn that around. If you are interested in a Guild Spotlight of your own, you can contact myself of Ganden to officially request one. For now though, read on to see what Ringo has to say about the Hydian Expedition Outfit!
Norri posted Fri at 16:00
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Author: Norri, Balmorran, BioWare, Bothan, Coruscant, Coruscant Security Forces, EA, Electronic Arts, Galactic Republic, HoloNet, Hutt, Hutt Cartel, Imperial Moffs, Ithorian, LucasArts, Moffs, Old Galactic market, Republic, RHN Report, Rodian, role-play, Roleplay, RP, Sith, Sith Empire, Star Wars, Star Wars The Old Republic, Supreme Chancellor Saresh, SWTOR, SWTOR-RP, Taris, The Old Republic, TOR, Voices of the Republic
Politics is always a hot-button topic. Some people become more ornery than a Reek in mating season while others hold fast to the stance of not caring until they're in shackles or being beaten by a vicious overlord. While the team at Republic HoloNet News discourages those with political opinions to resort to violence or to dissent, sometimes the only thing which encourages the bureaucratic process along is a big event like the Treaty of Coruscant or a violent rebellion like the one taking place on Corellia. Last week, Voices asked you, our favorite sentient, to voice your opinions on the current administration of your government. It didn't matter if you're from the Empire, Republic, or an independent system. Voices wanted to know. Let's see what you had to say!
Ganden posted May 10, 12
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Author: Ganden, BioWare, Bounty Hunter, EA, Electronic Arts, Galactic Republic, Hutt, Lord Ieldis, LucasArts, Member Spotlight, Nar Shaddaa, Republic, role-play, Roleplay, RP, Sith Empire, Sorrik, Star Wars, Star Wars The Old Republic, SWTOR, SWTOR-RP, The Old Republic, TOR
Members of SWTOR-RP come in many shapes and sizes, and no, I'm not making reference to physicality. Our members comprise of casual users who log in from time to time; forum-dwellers whose main activity is lurking about and posting on the forums; creative-critters who create wiki articles and journal and story entries; and finally we have the lurker. The latter group can be compared to a night owl: they browse the forums and articles on the front page, though they hardly ever make themselves known.
One such individual who falls into the "lurker" category is Sorrik. As a Bounty Hunter on the roleplaying server Lord Ieldis and a member of SWTOR-RP, Sorrik is looking to learn the ways of RP by finding like-minded players and possibly a guild to join. However, if your vocabulary consists only of words such as GTFO, LMFAO, and n00b, look no further. Your kind is not wanted here. You're either too young to understand the concepts of RP and probably don't know what I mean when I say, "You are what you eat," or you just never hit puberty and still think that the Easter Bunny actually lays its eggs. For the rest of you (and I hope by that I mean all of you), continue reading as we get to know Sorrik in this Member Spotlight.
Norri posted May 4, 12
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Author: Norri, Belsavis, BioWare, Chiss, Chiss Ascendency, Coruscant, Darth Malgus, EA, Electronic Arts, Galactic Republic, Hutt, IC Report, Janarus, LucasArts, Mandalorian, Rakghoul, RHN Report, role-play, Roleplay, RP, Saresh, Sith, Sith Empire, Star Wars, Star Wars The Old Republic, Supreme Chancellor Janarus, Supreme Chancellor Saresh, SWTOR, SWTOR-RP, The Old Republic, TOR, Twi'lek, Voices of the Republic, Zabrak
In this week's Voices, there is a mixed bag of responses from you, the concerned galactic citizen! Our past four issues have dealt with some of the ideals which keep the Galactic Republic afloat: equality, openness of information, and the importance of liberty to an oppressed and tired people. To kick off our fifth publication of Voices of the Republic, let us reflect on the words sent back and forth by users in our fourth publication, Aliens, before we converse on this week's topic about the trials and tribulations of the freedom of Hyperspace lanes. HoloNet users of two vastly different ideologies had it out on our forum, as well as one very opinionated Chiss who saw it ample opportunity to plug the official and non official stance of the Chiss Ascendency. In the end, it seemed that all non-humans were well-respected in the Galactic Republic and the xenophobic tendencies in the Sith Empire was an agreed-upon fault.
Norri posted May 3, 12
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Author: Norri, Balmorra, Beke Talrott, BioWare, Colonel Marric, Commander Madine, Darth Lachris, Darth Minax, EA, Electronic Arts, Field General Zarus, Galactic Republic, Havoc Squad, IC Report, Jedi, Lord Dakron, Lord Razik, LucasArts, NR2 Gully Jumper, President Galthe, RHN Report, role-play, Roleplay, RP, Sith, Sith Empire, Sobrik, Star Wars, Star Wars The Old Republic, SWTOR, SWTOR-RP, Tai Cordan, The Barrager, The Old Republic, TOR
 The occupation of Balmorra has officially ended. Through the combined efforts of the Balmorran government and the army of the Galactic Republic, all Imperial presence has been removed through blunt force directly to the Sith Empire's pride. The plan that finally shook the shackles from the wrist of every Balmorran citizen was put into motion months prior to this day, the combined effort of the Galactic Republic leader of forces on the planet, Commander Madine, and two resistance leaders known as Beke Talrott and Colonel Marric, the latter being the most decorated officer in the Balmorran military. With the resources from Commander Madine, Beke Talrott contacted the head of the Balmorran military, Colonel Marric. At first it seemed as if Marric held loyalties to the Empire due to their treatment of him and the well known fact that sympathizers held higher positions and often were elected to public office to serve under the newly placed Imperial Governor known as Darth Lachris.
Norri posted Apr 27, 12
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Author: Norri, BioWare, Drall, EA, Electronic Arts, Galactic Republic, IC Report, LucasArts, RHN Report, role-play, Roleplay, RP, Sith Empire, Star Wars, Star Wars The Old Republic, Swookes Swookes, SWTOR, SWTOR-RP, The Old Republic, TOR, Voices of the Republic
 The term "alien" applies to us all. On some planet in some sector of our great, big, diverse galaxy, someone will consider us an outsider to their species for one reason or another. Whether it's on the wide streets of Thousand Thousand or the corridors and balconies of the breathtaking city of Coruscant, there is going to be some goon missing a few teeth you thinks you're worse than him because you're an "alien."
To many it's one of the most offensive terms out there, specifically for those of us who have experienced prejudice from a human-dominated galaxy. While the Galactic Republic has less issues with this than the Sith Empire, people still face adversity no matter what planet they come from. A Corellian may be looked down upon for being from a predominantly blue collar world, whereas a poor Alderaani may be seen higher because of them margin of wealth—even if it's not true.
While it's truly regrettable, hopes are high for the galaxy due to the flow of responses involving the "alien" topic. Let's see what you beautiful, diverse people of the universe had to say!
Norri posted Apr 20, 12
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Aeten II, Author: Norri, BioWare, Coruscant, Diab Duin, Duros, EA, Electronic Arts, Galactic Republic, Governor Saresh, IC Report, LucasArts, Rakghoul, RHN Report, role-play, Roleplay, RP, Sarkhai, Star Wars, Star Wars The Old Republic, SWTOR, SWTOR-RP, The Old Republic, TOR, Twi'lek, Voices of the Republic
The news of the Rakghoul plague is finally setting in. Over a dozen worlds have reported cases and the Republic Containment Bureau is being slowly stretched to its limits. For many of us who sit in our homes and drink our tea, it seems like it's a universe away. How could something so lethal touch us? It's a big question, and one that never really has an answer. Truth be told, the most recent inflow of statements and comments about
the Rakghoul plague outbreak has overwhelmed every major news
publication. Yesterday, Galactic Action News imbedded
a reporter in an RCB containment unit on Tatooine. The footage of this
action was streamed, live, from their HoloNet site. Within minutes it
was overwhelmed by traffic and the entire net-site is still down as of
this afternoon.
Kit Saren posted Apr 20, 12
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Author: Ganden, Author: Kit Saren, BioWare, CBNS Report, EA, Electronic Arts, Galactic Republic, IC Report, LucasArts, Rakghoul, Rakghoul Outbreak, Rakghoul Plague, Republic, role-play, Roleplay, RP, Star Wars, Star Wars The Old Republic, SWTOR, SWTOR-RP, The Old Republic, TOR
Citizens of the Galactic Republic. This is an emergency broadcast update.
The Rakghoul plague continues to spread. More and more individuals are becoming infected by this epidemic which started about four days ago with reports of the plague showing up across the towns and outposts of Tatooine.
The Health and Safety Council are yet to address the public with an explanation of how the outbreak occurred.
In the meantime, the Council have made recommendations on how to deal with those infected by the plague. A representative made the following announcement earlier today:
"Currently, there is no cure for the Rakghoul plague. It is with great sorrow that we've determined that anyone who shows complete mutation as a result of the plague should be subject to lethal force. Military forces are assisting us in this matter.
Our number one goal is to prevent a further outbreak of the disease. It is for this reason that we've made this determination. We will continue working towards a solution to the matter, as well as discovering the reason for the outbreak."
Republic military representatives have been stationed in major cities and outposts across infected areas. If you have fears of an outbreak in your area, contact them immediately.
Stay tuned for further updates.
Kit Saren | CBNS Reporter CBNS Emergency Broadcast
Norri posted Apr 18, 12
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Alderaan, Author: Norri, BioWare, EA, Electronic Arts, Galactic Republic, House Organa, House Thul, IC Report, LucasArts, Republic, RHN Report, role-play, Roleplay, RP, Sith, Sith Empire, Star Wars, Star Wars The Old Republic, SWTOR, SWTOR-RP, The Old Republic, TOR
 " While Coruscant has always been considered the heart of the Republic, to some extent, Alderaan has been its soul." Alderaan has always been a world of pacifists. Artisans, philosophers, medical professionals, and some of the most lucrative inventors and politicians of the past several thousand years have come from the soul of the Republic. We of older stock are able to remember Alderaan in her pre-war prime. Beautiful and angelic with its soft curvatures and its desires for ecological and societal harmony; it worked for the longest of times...until the Sith Empire invaded. Now in recovery, Alderaan is embroiled in a brutal civil war which takes more civilian lives than it does soldiers of any House. Suicide bombings, violent political riots, as well as full-on assaults from one minor House on another's estate riddle the landscape, dotting the idyllic landscape with blotches of blood. Blood perpetrated by the Empire. While the mad Bouris Ulgo attempts to claim the crown as his own, House Organa pines for peace, yet the bloodthirsty Imperials and their heavy-handed grasp on House Thul's Duke will not allow a united Alderaan even if ninety-eight percent of the population yearns for the days before the assassinations; the days of being the Republic's guiding soul through level-headed calm, peace, and the ideals of being excellent to one another.
Norri posted Apr 13, 12
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Author: Norri, Balmorra, BioWare, Dromund Kaas, EA, Electronic Arts, Empire, Galactic Republic, Galactic Senate, IC Report, LucasArts, RHN Report, Roleplay, RP, Sith Empire, Sobrik, Star Wars, Star Wars The Old Republic, SWTOR, SWTOR-RP, Tatooine, The Old Republic, TOR, Treaty of Coruscant, Voices of the Republic, VotR
Sobrik has been liberated. Balmorra and their formerly exiled government has finally moved in to attempt to re-gain control and return the quality of life to their people. Formerly naive, the Balmorran hierarchy has been bloodied enough to finally become a mature, strong force which will only accept safety to the world which has seen a rough occupation, resistance, and final liberation since Republic military forces pulled out after the signing of the Treaty of Coruscant. Always a strategic asset because of the manufacturing plants and the proximity to the Core Worlds. Galactic Republic support dropped over the years and then the Empire found themselves squelching a staunch resistance which never quite seemed to die, even with the deaths of leaders and brilliant tacticians. While the politics of each Balmorran citizen differed, the majority of them wished to simply get on with their lives. The resistance—and, later, the Galactic Republic's outright liberation of the planet—made many tired. It made many of them resent the Republic more for what they percieved as abandonment. The Empire, however, proved a bad thing for Balmorran industry. Production was stifled under strict Imperial trade laws, companies began to pull out due to them and the general attitude which the Empire holds to worlds which disobey the local Governors who have free reign to administrate how they wish. So it began to hurt. And it began to bleed. Citizens feel the most of the pain from both the resistance, oppression, and the economy's nosedive. Let's see what the people of the galaxy have to say about the state of things on Balmorra during the Imperial occupation.
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