Introduction

NOTE: Star Wars Galaxies™ is the brand for the online game.

Welcome to Star Wars Galaxies™: An Empire Divided™, the first massively multiplayer online game set in the vast Star Wars ® universe. This Adventure Manual is meant to provide an in-depth description of the game's core features. If you' re just starting out, we recommend that you refer to the Quick Start Guide accompanying this manual.

While the Quick Start Guide should give you a good understanding of the game's surface features, the Adventure Manual will allow you to learn about all of the intricacies built into the game. The Adventure Manual also covers some areas of the game that aren't accessible to starting characters. Here, you' ll discover how to mine crystals, build a house, join a band, and get the most out of the chat system, among other things.

Due to the size and scope of Star Wars Galaxies, the Adventure Manual might seem huge. But don' t worry about reading it all right away; the Quick Start Guide has more than enough information to get you started, and you can always refer back to the Adventure Manual when you need more information about a specific feature.

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WELCOME TO THE GALAXY, NERFHERDER ...
LOOKS LIKE YOU' RE NEW TO THE GALAXY, FRIEND. WELL, IF YOU'RE SEEKING ADVENTURE OR EXCITEMENT, YOU'VE STEPPED OFF THE RIGHT TRANSPORT. THE GALAXY IS A BIG PLACE, WITH A WHOLE MESS OF GIANT WORLDS TO EXPLORE. AND THEY'RE ALL DANGEROUS, IN THEIR OWN WAYS. TATOOINE HAS TUSKEN RAIDERS THAT JUST WANT TO CAVE YOUR SKULL IN, AND YOU'RE LIABLE TO BE ROBBED BY PIRATES ON LOK. THE MARAUDERS WILL SKIN YOU ALIVE ON ENDOR, IF YOU DON'T GET SHOT BY IMPERIALS FIRST. AND ON DATHOMIR, YOU' RE EITHER GONNA WIND UP A RANCOR'S LUNCH OR GET MURDERED BY FREAKY FORCE WITCHES.

YEAH, THIS GALAXY IS FULL OF DANGER. THERE'S EVEN A LITTLE WAR GOING ON; BUT IT'S ALSO A PRETTY PLACE. IF YOU CAN STAND THE HEAT, THE TATOOINE TWIN SUNSET MIGHT PROVIDE A LITTLE ROMANCE TO YOUR LIFE, AND THE WATERFALLS OF THEED ARE LIABLE TO TURN YOU INTO A SLACK- JAWED MEEWIT. ON CORELLIA, THEY GOT SKYSCRAPERS BIGGER THAN HAN SOLO'S EGO, AND THE TEMPLES ON YAVIN 4 ARE PERFECT FOR ANY HISTORY BUFFS.

BUT YOU'RE GONNA NEED SOMEONE TO WATCH YOUR BACK, IF YOU WANT TO SURVIVE MORE THAN A FEW NANOSECONDS. THAT' S WHERE I COME IN. THE JOKER WHO WROTE THIS "ADVENTURE MANUAL"  MIGHT KNOW HIS WAY AROUND A DATA SCREEN, BUT AIN'T NO ONE GONNA PREPARE YOU FOR A FIGHT WITH A GORAX LIKE ME. SO EVERY TIME I BREAK INTO THE CHANNEL, YOU'D BE WISE TO LISTEN UP.

SHUG NINX, GALACTIC TOUR GUIDE (OR THE CLOSEST THING YOU GOT, ANYWAY)

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Like many massively multiplayer online games, Star Wars Galaxies is a deep and ever-changing experience. As the game grows over time, new content, systems, and game mechanics will be added. We have tried to ensure that the Adventure Manual is up to date, but given the evolving nature of online games, there is no way to ensure that it remains completely accurate or includes information about every system in the game.

We also understand that, despite our best efforts, the Adventure Manual may not be completely clear or cover all situations for all players. Fortunately, there are a number of resources available to help you if you have technical difficulty, questions about the content or game systems, or run into other problems while online. Refer to the Holocron ( CTRL+ H keys) for the most up-to-date information on controls.