Star Wars Galaxies: Jump to Lightspeed

Summary

Star Wars Galaxies: Jump to Lightspeed was the first expansion for the MMORPG Star Wars Galaxies. This expansion finally gave players the chance to explore and fight in ten different sectors of outer space, piloting over twenty types of starships from the time period between Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope and Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back. These included iconic ships like X-wings, TIE Fighters, and YT-1300s (the same class as the Millennium Falcon), as well as brand-new vessels designed by the developers. It also introduced real-time space shooter gameplay, blending well with the existing turn-based ground combat. Jump to Lightspeed also brought in numerous space-based missions and four professions exclusive to space. Two new species were added to the game: Sullustan and Ithorian. The expansion introduced space combat. Players could select one of three factions in the new Pilot sub-profession: Rebel, Imperial, or Freelance. The playable space areas include the regions around the game’s ten planets, plus Kessel and "Deep Space." Combat is fast-paced and real-time, similar to a first-person shooter, and can be played using a joystick if the player prefers. A new Artisan profession, Shipwright, was also added. This profession allowed players to craft ships, shields, armor, and weapons. Shipwrights could also take components looted from space and use them to create improved versions through reverse engineering.

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