Star Wars: The Old Republic is scheduled to receive its Legacy of the Sith expansion in early February, but players should consider creating Dark Side characters before embarking on the MMO’s latest chapter. Despite its inherently evil point of view, players can be honorable and kind even as a Sith, Bounty Hunter, or Imperial Agent. Though BioWare surrounds Imperial players with despicable monsters, there are many reasons to pursue a character aligned with the Empire, especially considering the theme of the upcoming adventure.
Star Wars: The Old Republic takes place thousands of years before the Star Wars movies but is considered non-canon after Disney’s purchase of LucasFilm. When the Galactic Republic and the Sith Empire included thousands of Sith and Jedi, the galaxy was mired in brutal and unending conflict. Legacy of the Sith features Manaan's invasion, a neutral ocean planet responsible for the development of kolto, the primary medical ingredient in Star Wars. However, as the Jedi and Sith clash beneath the waves, Darth Malgus continues plotting to bring down both orders.
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Darth Malgus is SWTOR’s main villain for the upcoming Legacy of the Sith expansion; despite initially serving the Sith Empire, he defected to pursue his own agenda. Players have defeated him multiple times, but the tenacious Sith returns. The details of his plan are largely unknown, though given SWTOR’s recent story trailer for Legacy of the Sith, it’s safe to assume Malgus plans to dismantle the Republic and the Empire. While Galactic Republic and Sith Empire players can both access the new expansion, playing as a Dark Side character makes far more sense.
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