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.
Ganden posted May 2, 12
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April Fools, April Fools', Author: Ganden, BioWare, EA, Electronic Arts, Elza, Evannok, Flashpoint, Game Update 1.2, Jenos, Legacy System, Lord Adraas, LucasArts, Mandash, Month In Review, Norri, OddjobXL, Rakghoul, Rakghoul Plague, role-play, Roleplay, RP, Ship Droid Experience, Star Wars, Star Wars The Old Republic, SWTOR, SWTOR-RP, Taris, Tatooine, The Old Republic, TOR, Vaanthe, Warzone
How many of you were aware of April Fools'? Were you subject to an April Fools' joke? Fans of The Old Republic who follow the game's news on the official website would have seen an update of a new game feature, dubbed the " Ship Droid Experience!" As much as it embarrasses me to say, I thought this was completely legit. I had my Reporters jump onto the news of this alleged new game feature, and the very next day we published our own coverage. I logged on the next day and saw some of the comments. " April Fools!" read a comment by one our members. Suffice to say, I slowly sunk lower into my chair and dropped my head in shame. However, I doubt I was walking alone on Naivety Street that day. Who else was fooled? Come one now, put your hands up! Help a brother out!
Despite this minor setback, April was an exciting month for players of The Old Republic and the members at SWTOR-RP. Why? Legacy! Game Update 1.2 went live, and we finally got a glimpse of what the Legacy System was all about. How many of you were relieved to discover that connecting your characters wasn't limited to family? Not only can you create your own dynasty, but you can also link your characters as allies and foes. Pure brilliance, I say.
The month of April also housed a number of other exciting updates here at SWTOR-RP. We continued with our Flashpoint and story progression in-character entries, bringing the in-game events to you in an exciting breaking news format. Some of the servers held some unique roleplaying events which we covered on our front page, and we saw the birth of a new column by our esteemed Reporter Norri. Read up on all of this plus more in our April edition of Month In Review.
Norri posted May 1, 12
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Author: Norri, BioWare, Codex Entry, EA, Electronic Arts, IC Report, LucasArts, Nexu, Rakghoul, RHN Report, role-play, Roleplay, RP, Star Wars, Star Wars The Old Republic, SWTOR, SWTOR-RP, Taris, Tarsarian Devourer, The Old Republic, TOR
The Rakghoul plague is an efficient virus which no being so far has yet been known to master. Even with the popular vaccine and its dwindling supplies, sentients of every species and subspecies continue to fall to infection and genetic mutation. Taris will likely always be a warzone outside of settlement walls until the end of time because of it, and scarce few beasts are able to remain independently thinking as they were before infection. The Tarsarian Devourer is an enigma to such a rule, the exception due to genetics so unfathomably strong, it's impossible to exactly pinpoint why the Devourer is still physically unaffected by the Rakghoul plague while it still holds the virus in its body innately ever since the first Rakghoul bit the first Tarsarian. Originally the Tarsarians were a species imported to be kept in Tarisian zoos. Post-bombardment freedom allowed the Tarsarians to flock, breed, and hunt amongst the growing jungles of the decaying urban landscape which gave way to the sprawling jungles seen today. Once bitten, the Tarsarian quickly rose to the top of the food chain. It killed, mauled, and ripped apart all other predators which stood in its way, especially uninfected Tarsarians. Throughout the years of genetic infection and breeding, the Tarsarian gained an odd trait: the inability to pass on the Rakghoul disease which coursed through its own blood. As the RHN Biolife Report team found out, even blood-to-blood contact will contract nothing worse than a common outbreak of influenza. This is not to imply that the Tarsarian is not a threat, however, as they are still the top of the proverbial food chain on Taris. Their ability to topple Rakghouls, Nexu, and all other forms of fauna remain well-rooted with their newer, more aggressive style of hunting which doesn't look like is going to slow them down any time soon. Norredi Anlon Dekk
RHN Columnist
Republic HoloNet News Biolife Report
[Tarsarian Devourer]
Norri posted Apr 28, 12
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Author: Norri, BioWare, Bogstalker, Codex Entry, EA, Electronic Arts, IC Report, LucasArts, Rakghoul, RHN Report, role-play, Roleplay, RP, Star Wars, Star Wars The Old Republic, SWTOR, Taris, The Old Republic, TOR
 Like many of Taris' flora and fauna, the indigenous Bogstalker was thought to be extinct since the planet's prehistory until its rediscovery during the planet's recent recolonization. Unlike what the original Tarisians thought, the Bogstalker survived for millennia beneath the sprawling undercity in sewers and maintenance piping. After the bombardment turned most of the planet wide city that was Taris into a mess of broken buildings, irradiated swamps, sinkholes, and flooded bogs, the Bogstalker slowly began to see the sky again. They thrived due to their natural ability to adapt well to swampy habitats and moist areas such as the sewers they were so accustomed to for centuries. With the spread of Taris' swamp-like environment over the years, the Bogstalker have entered a full-on mating frenzy. Males and females both have become exceedingly interested in procreation, opting the Planetary Travel Advisory to issue several warning areas to seemingly good settlement sections which are swarmed with mating Bogstalkers during the night hours. As if they were born to live in pollution, the Bogstalker's recent upturn in breeding has also led to a more resilient, faster species as they evolve and adapt to their new homes. The radiation and pollutants in their swampy homes have made their flesh poisonous to all of their predators, including the worldwide menace that are the Rakghouls. Norredi Anlon Dekk
RHN Columnist
Republic HoloNet News Biolife Report
[Bogstalker]
Sebaya Keto posted Apr 27, 12
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Author: Sebaya Keto, BioWare, Empire, IC Report, Imperial Military, Imperial News Network, INN, INN Report, Ministry of Logistics, Rakghoul, Rakghoul Outbreak, Rakghoul Plague, role-play, Roleplay, RP, Sith Empire, Star Wars, Star Wars The Old Republic, SWTOR, Tatooine, The Old Republic, TOR, World Event
This is an Imperial News Network travel ban update.
The Rakghoul plague outbreak on the planet Tatooine has been contained. Imperial forces based in Mos Ila report that all known infestations have been eradicated. At this time the Ministry of Logistics has released the travel ban on Tatooine, but visitors are still urged to be cautious.
Due to the possibility of lingering infections, medical stations across the Empire will continue to stock the plague vaccine in the ongoing effort to eliminate the Rakghoul plague completley.
If you or anyone you know exhibit symptoms of the Rakghoul plague, it is your duty to help contain the outbreak. Report any infected to the nearest Imperial Military Outpost. Failure to comply is treason.
INN Report
Jenos posted Apr 24, 12
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'splode, BioWare, chaos, DarthHater, disease, EA, Electronic Arts, explode, fleet, Force Reflection, infection, LucasArts, plague, rakghoul, Rakghoul Outbreak, Rakghoul Plague, role-play, Roleplay, RP, smoke, Star Wars, Star Wars The Old Republic, SWTOR, SWTOR-RP, Tatooine, The Old Republic, TOR, world event
 As we see the wrapping up of the Rakghoul World Event on Tatooine, I thought it might be nice to discuss the joys of exploding. You probably know what I'm talking about. You're walking through the fleet and all of a sudden you see a huge gathering of people. Naturally, you walk up to see what's happening. All of a sudden, chaos ensues. Folks with yellow eyes briefly convulse and explode, spattering the nearby groups with the green, diseased smoke and killing themselves. Now, everyone in the group shows the first signs of infection. Now the cycle begins again. So the questions for today's Force Reflection are: does this help or hinder RP? Was it fun the first time it happened? Do you think we'll see a resurgence when the next planet becomes infected? Let us know what you think!
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 17, 12
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Author: Norri, Balmorra, BioWare, CBNS, Coruscant, EA, Electronic Arts, IC Report, INN, LucasArts, Rakghoul, RHN report, role-play, Roleplay, RP, Sobrik, Star Wars, Star Wars The Old Republic, SWTOR, SWTOR-RP, Tatooine, The Old Republic, TOR, Voices of the Republic
Last week's article on the current status of Balmorra drew a lot of ire from those outside the Galactic Republic. Imperial lackeys and Sith mind slaves alike expressed their displeasure and outrage at our 'propaganda' which was nothing more than individual citizen opinion and facts put forward by us. Like it or not, Empire, Sobrik is going to be free and run by a democratically elected leader soon. After all, we have BlasTech's very own Amaare Margolis, Treasure Hunter Extraordinaire supporting the people of Balmorra. Not a government, but the people and their ideals! This week's topic was one which needed attention. Throughout the history of galactic politics and colonization, the planet Tatooine has always been brought up for one reason oe another. Sometimes it was repopulated for swoop racing, other times by a group of criminals who wanted a safe haven from law and a good place to gamble; or big game hunters who wanted to hunt the elusive desert Krayt Dragon or the brutal Hulak Wraid. But why in the name of the Republic would our government—or the Sith Empire—want to invest in this dustbowl? Why would Sith Lords, spies, Republic soldiers, and Jedi all run off to some backwater planet with two major settlements which have always been run down little dumps? That's what Voices of the Republic asked earlier this weekend. Let's see what the galaxy has to say!
Sebaya Keto posted Apr 16, 12
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Author: Sebaya Keto, BioWare, Empire, IC report, Imperial, INN Report, Rakghoul, Rakghoul Outbreak, Rakghoul Plague, role-play, Roleplay, RP, Sith Empire, Star Wars, Star Wars The Old Republic, SWTOR, SWTOR-RP, Taris, Tatooine, The Old Republic, TOR
This is an Imperial News Network travel ban update.
The planet Tatooine has been the site of a major Rakghoul plague outbreak. Authorities believe the Rakghoul threat has spread to densely populated areas.
Do not land on Tatooine.
Furthermore, do not answer distress calls or other communications from the planet without official clearance. The Ministry of Logistics will advise when this travel ban has expired. Until then, remain vigilant, keep calm, and avoid Tatooine.
Quarantine teams have been dispatched to starports and major transportation hubs to help contain the plague. If you or anyone you know exhibit symptoms of the Rakghoul plague, it is your duty to help contain the outbreak. Report any infected to the nearest Imperial Military Outpost. Failure to comply is treason.
INN Report
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