Unstoppable and utterly fearless, Vanguards wade into battle wearing advanced heavy armor. They are the first and best line of defense in the Republic military. These steadfast soldiers ignore personal risk, deliberately stepping into the line of fire to divert danger from allies and innocents. Though their tactical role is inherently dangerous, Vanguards have an uncanny survivability due to their expert defensive tactics and the advanced technology at their disposal.
Shield Specialist
The Shield Specialist Vanguard can boldly take the brunt of an attack by depending on their heavy armor, shields, and taunts to defend themselves and draw fire away from their allies.
Blaster Rifle
Short Range
Powertech (Shield Tech)
Plasmatech
The Plasmatech Vanguard stands on their own, striking their enemy with waves and rounds of raw incendiary power, inflicting continuous searing damage.
Blaster Rifle
Damage Over Time
Short Range
Powertech (Pyrotech)
Tactics
The Tactics Vanguard use up-close vibroblades in the gut and a variety of explosives to eliminate their enemies quickly.
Blaster Rifle
Burst Damage
Short Range
Powertech (Advanced Prototype)
A longstanding member of the Galactic Republic, Ord Mantell is a world of deep seas, tall mountains and lush islands. Traders and merchants from across the galaxy ply their wares in Mantellian ports, along with black marketeers and other underworld forces.
In recent years, Ord Mantell has become embroiled in civil war, as anti-government separatists encourage Mantellian independence in the face of a brutally corrupt government with ties to organized crime. The Republic is responding with military force, and the fighting has resulted in high numbers of civilian casualties. Shuttle traffic is currently directed to the island of Avilatan.
During your class storyline, you will unlock five companions and one ship droid companion. Each companion has their own storyline that you can choose to share with them via conversations. The conversations will give you insight to where they came from, allow you to meet their friends and go on a few missions with some. You will gain influence for the conversations as well as giving them gifts, and some you can even romance. To see more information about each specific companion, click on their image.
You will use your ship to travel the galaxy, and you can add some amenities like GTN, mailbox, cargo bays, and more via your Legacy perks.
Based on smaller rapid assault ships, the BT-7 Thunderclap was originally developed during the war for fast deployment under fire. This revised design has been outfitted for Republic Special Forces with a streamlined hull, prototype armor plating and flexible bulkheads designed to absorb heavy impacts.
The Thunderclap’s main deck features a command center, secure armory, fully outfitted medical bay and briefing room. Provisions have been made for squad comfort with a spacious bunk room and recreational facilities. The upper deck houses the bridge and navigation computer, and can be sealed by heavy pressure doors in an emergency.
For armaments, the Thunderclap has one primary and two secondary heavy laser cannons. State-of-the-art tactical computers and targeting systems ensure every shot counts. Although the ship’s design is intended to deflect blaster fire away from the main compartments, modular shield systems ensure few attacks get that close.
— Codex “Rendili Hyperworks BT-7 Thunderclap (Trooper)”
