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1/8/10 11:20 AM -
Friday Update: Planet Reveal and Threat of Peace. 
by Zoidberg
, posted January 8th, 2010 at 11:20 AM
A new planet for Star Wars: The Old Republic was revealed today on the Holonet: Dromund Kaas.

Colonized and built upon by the Sith Empire, Dromund Kaas is home to the Emperor and his Dark Council. Almost completely forgotten for over a thousand years, the rediscovery of this world prompted the Sith surprise attacks that plunged the entire galaxy headlong into war. Despite being off the map by comparison to more heavily visited planets, such as the training world of Korriban, Dromund Kaas is very much the center of the Empire. Although the Emperor himself seems to have fallen silent recently, his Dark Council may have awakened a dangerous, hidden power within the planets jungles and ruins.

Access the HoloNet records to learn more about the mysterious past, and uncertain future of Dromund Kaas. Also, explore Dromund Kaas in this planet flythrough video, and be sure to check out the media section to see the latest wallpapers, screenshots, and concept art

Along with the new planet was the release of Threat of Peace #23. Have fun going through all of the new data to find out new facts on the game.

Update: According to Xanamiar and Zenkou the holonet page says "Revans Disappearance" in Aurebesh.
 
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Comment by Macer made on January 9th, 2010 at 2:33pm
The best sith planet so far and overall in my opinion. The capital for the sith looks perfect in my vision, and I believe that the emperor is going to be one massive, powerful person. The amount of detail and effort in the environment makes the place so evil and dark within the entire planet. I am hoping that we get an idea of what is really going on with the emperor and the recent past about. The timeline should explain this once they talk about Revan. Though, I am very pleased by BioWare once more with their ability to create unique, different planets in their star wars lore. :)
 
Comment by Lore Update: Dromund Kass made on January 8th, 2010 at 5:32pm
[...] Kaas was recently announced as the ninth planet for Star Wars: The Old Republic. Although this planet isn’t fairly [...]
 
Comment by Sztanyi made on January 8th, 2010 at 3:18pm
im really liking how each planet so far has atleast 1 big city, and that all these cities are unique and have their own feel. In many games u can see how the building styles are the same in most cities, or that there is 1 big city in the game and then the rest are just half-assed villages. Here though, all of these look amazing. Im rllly excited to explore all these cities
 
Comment by Raithnor made on January 8th, 2010 at 3:04pm
Dromund Kaas sounds like the Imperial "Epic-level" planet, much in way that Korriban is the "Starter-level" planet.
 
Comment by Xavier made on January 8th, 2010 at 4:37pm
Coruscant is to Tython as Dromund Kaas is to Korriban.
 
Comment by snafu made on January 8th, 2010 at 3:02pm
GET TO THE CHOPPA!

http://www.swtor.com/media/screens/dromund-kaas-1
 
Comment by sgtsavage made on January 8th, 2010 at 3:11pm
hahahaha. Watched Predator over break a few days ago. Just Perfect.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xs_OacEq2Sk
 
Comment by Darth Taturact made on January 8th, 2010 at 1:30pm
possible jedi interaction? o.0 guy with a green lightsabe, although i wont be surprised if you can use any color crystal you want
 
Comment by cdstephens made on January 8th, 2010 at 1:15pm
Weather effects confirmed. Red zones are probably locked content, or areas that aren't finished yet.

Overall, very nice. Reminds me of Heart of Darkness.
 
Comment by supression made on January 8th, 2010 at 1:10pm
So is this the capitol planet of the sith empire?
 
Comment by supression made on January 8th, 2010 at 5:06pm
hehe im at work cant really look at all that stuff I was just gitty with hope :-D
 
Comment by Xavier made on January 8th, 2010 at 8:51pm
Then, glad we could help. My work hasn't blocked the TOR site yet...
 
Comment by Xavier made on January 8th, 2010 at 4:38pm
That and the holonet description confirms that it is, as well as confirming that it is the home of the Emperor and the Dark Council.
 
Comment by Deidare made on January 8th, 2010 at 3:47pm
Yes, with the screen shots of the Sith capitol and a quote from the holonet that says: "Imperial Capital" I believe its safe to say it is. :)
 
Comment by RogueJedi86 made on January 8th, 2010 at 2:53pm
The aurebesh near the top of the Dromund Kaas page does say "Imperial Capital", which basically confirms it.
 
Comment by Roflmywaffles made on January 8th, 2010 at 2:36pm
I do believe so. With the whole city look and the dark council on the planet.Its probably the best guess.
 
Comment by RogueJedi86 made on January 8th, 2010 at 12:47pm
"Even though the planet is bristling with the energy of the dark side, it is the Imperial military that has the largest visible presence on Dromund Kaas. It is here that the Empire’s power brokering games are played and alliances are forged and broken. For up-and-coming Moffs and Imperial intelligence operatives, success – and survival – hangs on the ability to master these games of intrigue."

That part makes it sound like DmK is where Agents will start out at.
 
Comment by Deidare made on January 8th, 2010 at 3:49pm
Yeah, that’s what I used to think too Rogue, until the recent Imperial Agent article on the TOR website said that Nal Hutta would be their starting planet.
 
Comment by Evel made on January 8th, 2010 at 12:53pm
Imperial Agents are on Hutta. That is why they are referenced in the "See Also" section at the bottom of the page.
 
Comment by Alex made on January 8th, 2010 at 1:08pm
They have never said that Imperial Agents start on Hutta, although I think they will it is meerly speculation due to the videos shown of the IA running around on Hutta, it makes sence since the two jedi classes both start on 1 planet (tython), two sith classes both start on 1 planet (Korriban) and the two republic blaster classes both start on 1 planet (Ord Mantell) which following the trend must meen the IA starts on hutta.

The info says "For up-and-coming Moffs and Imperial intelligence operatives, success" which suggests that new IA don't start out at there HQ.
 
Comment by sgtsavage made on January 8th, 2010 at 3:15pm
Actually, in the latest article about the Imperial Agent on SWTOR.com specifically said that the Agents start out on Hutta. It is hinted that you are on a mission to try to strike some type of deal with the Hutts.
 
Comment by Bzrk made on January 8th, 2010 at 12:44pm
The only thing possitive I can say is that they are probably absolutely sure the planets are done and ready for showing. Other than that...meh :|
 
Comment by JediCosmin made on January 8th, 2010 at 12:14pm
Mind-blowing. I foresee a great battle in those dark skies when we finally bring the fight to the Emperor :P Ok, enough day dreaming for now... It's really nice to see the Sith Capital at last. The buildings have that nice dark touch.
If some people have been to Paris, you will notice from the little video that they made a certain room resemble the interior of the Louvre Museum. Really nice.
 
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Comment by Zoidberg made on January 8th, 2010 at 12:19pm
I didnt see virtual strippers near that pyramid when I was in Paris.
 
Comment by JediCosmin made on January 8th, 2010 at 12:26pm
Good point :D I wonder if this is their ideea of an improvement :D
 
Comment by Xavier made on January 8th, 2010 at 12:09pm
As far as the webcomic went, I thought Satele had and interesting choice of words. We are supposed to assume that Lord Baras is talking about Darnala when he says "She will turn."

What if he meant Satele. Remember she was stuck with that Sith Protocol droid forever. What if Baras used that droid to manipulate her. Inform her that Darnala lied, that she'sn not really dead.

Satele supposedly inherited battle meditation from Bastilla. The Sith would greatly desire such an ability, if they didn't have it already.
 
Comment by Xavier made on January 8th, 2010 at 12:41pm
Holy bad punctuation Batman!
Sorry, I'm at work and I don't always have time to proof read my posts. I just re-read this one and wow. You'd think I dropped out of the 4th grade. Yikes.
 
Comment by Sztanyi made on January 8th, 2010 at 3:31pm
when i read it i automatically thought of Satele.. i didnt even realize Damala would be there lol. Idk i agree that the last page looks a bit out of place.

Not sure if its just me, but Damala doesnt feel quite right... and there is definitely something wrong on the last page of this issue... i just cant place it
 
Comment by JediCosmin made on January 8th, 2010 at 12:25pm
Interesting theory. And quite possible from a logical point of view. It doesn't necesarilly need to be because of the droid, but something about the last page looks a little out of place: first of all, the action takes place in Dantooine's Crystal Cave, a very symbolic place seeing that both Revan and the Exile passed through; second of all, and the aspect which i consider very important - the republic side looks victorious at the end of the comic... and we all know that the Republic side never wins so easily :D In any case, I trust that in the next issue, Satele will confront Dar'nala, and afterwards well... we'll see :)
 
Comment by Matt made on January 8th, 2010 at 11:59am
It's nice the Sith get a planet with plants.
 
Comment by theXarf made on January 8th, 2010 at 11:42am
It's got holographic strippers!!
 
Comment by Hewo made on January 8th, 2010 at 11:51am
Me likey! Nice planet. I love the "electric" feeling of the weather. Really really cool.
 
Comment by Xavier made on January 8th, 2010 at 11:29am
Dromund Kass looks very cool. I'm definitely impressed.
 
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Comment by Zoidberg made on January 8th, 2010 at 11:33am
I'm also happy it is a planet we have not been to often. (I personally have never played there because it is only featured in one game and it is one I didnt manage to pick up.)
 
Comment by Xavier made on January 8th, 2010 at 12:06pm
Also, apparently some of the Aurebesh on the DK Holonet page reads "Revan's Disappearance." Intriguing...
 
Comment by Somerled made on January 8th, 2010 at 1:26pm
Could this mean that Revan may be the emperor? Or that his sprit is some how still influencing events like so many long dead dark lords have done?
 
Comment by Xavier made on January 8th, 2010 at 4:42pm
It's been confirmed for a long time that Revan is not the Emperor. The Emperor was alive during the Great Hyperspace War, which took place around 5,000 BBY. Revan wasn't around until about 3,900 BBY.
 
Comment by XANE made on January 8th, 2010 at 2:47pm
No, whoever the Emperor is, they were alive and served under Naga Sadow. But I'm confident that we'll see Revan and the exile (or at least some artifacts thereof).
 
Comment by RogueJedi86 made on January 8th, 2010 at 11:42am
Which game? Mysteries of the Sith? That's the only game I can think that may've had it.
 
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Comment by Zoidberg made on January 8th, 2010 at 11:44am
You are correct Sir!
 
Comment by RogueJedi86 made on January 8th, 2010 at 11:50am
On the note of that game, I remember it had some weird gray monkey things that would melee you a lot. Were those supposed to be Noghri?