Check out the newest class, The Jedi Knight:

"For thousands of years the Knights of the Jedi Order have been the guardians of peace and justice in The Old Republic. Through disciplined training and meditation, the Jedi Knights achieve perfect union of body and mind, allowing them to meet any situation with focused, fearless attention. Strengthened by the Force, they are able to turn this training into brilliant displays of lightsaber combat inspiring allies and disheartening those who would see the Republic fall."
 

Section: Classes - Jedi Knight
Thread: Jedi Knight, Defender of the Republic
Source: Official Website

Check out the newest addition to the timeline:

"BTC 18 – Nearly a decade after the return of the Sith Empire and the start of the Great War, the Empire had scored dozens of victories, establishing its dominance in the Outer Rim. As the Sith turned their forces toward the Mid Rim, however, the Republic prepared a bold surprise. When an Imperial squadron arrived to seize control of Bothawui, the entire Republic fleet was waiting."
 

Section: Timeline
Thread: The Battle of Bothawui
Source: Official Website

Check out the newest issue of Threat of Peace:

"The eighteenth issue of Threat of Peace™ is full of suspense and suspicion. Jedi Master Orgus Din is called away from Balmorra to pursue a suspect in the Senate Tower bombing, the Bounty Hunter Braden. Meanwhile, Lord Baras foils an assassination attempt on Korriban, and Jedi Knight Fortris Gall requests Lieutenant Tavus’s help on Dantooine."

Thread: Threat of Peace Issue 18
Source: Official Website

Check  out the latest planet to be added to the SWTOR universe:

"Due to escalating tensions on the devastated, war-torn world of Balmorra, both the Sith Empire, and the Galactic Republic are looking for new recruits to ship out! Be sure to get caught up on the newest playable planet in the Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ universe! Find out more about the story and struggle of this manufacturing world famous for its battle-droids and weapons."

Section: Planets - Balmorra
Thread: The Battle for Balmorra!
Source: Official Website

Watch the latest video on The Making of Coruscant:

"From the majestic skyline to the dark and seedy underground levels, a large team of The Old Republic developers worked together to construct the dynamic city-world of Coruscant. Watch our latest Developer Dispatch, The Making of Coruscant, to hear developers discuss the creation of the Republic’s capital from the deepest basement to the tallest skyscraper."

Section: Videos
Thread: The Making of Coruscant
Source: Official Website

Check out the newest issue of Threat of Peace:

"The seventeenth issue of Threat of Peace™ begins with a Lieutenant Tavus making a not-so-subtle romantic pass at Jedi Knight Satele Shan. An awkward moment is averted as the pair arrives on Dantooine to deal with yet another Republic military outpost where the troops have not withdrawn. Even as discussions begin with the stubborn Republic major, news arrives of Master Zym’s death and the Senate Tower bombing…"

Thread: Threat of Peace, Issue #17
Source: Official Website

Here is the latest Dev Blog describing the Sith Warrior:

"Think back to when you first watched Star Wars™: A New Hope™ — to the moment when Darth Vader enters the besieged Republic ship, surveying the carnage, single-mindedly hunting his target, Princess Leia. If you were like me, your eyes bulged and you thought, “I wanna be that guy.”"

Thread: The Story of the Sith Warrior
Source: Official Website

Here it finally is, the Official sign up to test out Star Wars The Old Republic. I'm sure most of you can't wait to sign up so check out the source link below to start the process:

"We are excited to announce that we are now collecting information for those interested in applying for the opportunity to test Star Wars™: The Old Republic™. Our goal is to get feedback to help us make the best game that we can.

We will be selecting testers from the Star Wars: The Old Republic community based on various requirements such as systems specifications, age, and region. Because the testing program requires feedback from within the community, you must have an active Star Wars: The Old Republic (“TOR”) community account to participate (no banned accounts). The testing is limited to members who are 18 years of age or older and requires the acceptance of the Game Testing Agreement included in the TOR community sign-up process. Users that meet the requirements of the test and are selected for inclusion in the test program will be contacted via email (so make sure your email address is up to date!)."

Thread: Sign up to test STAR WARS: The Old Republic!
Source: Official Website

Only 4 days after Issue 15 is released, we get Issue 16 of Threat of Peace. Check out what happens:

"The sixteenth issue of Threat of Peace™ sees Braden’s vengeance achieved against the Republic Commander who wounded him on Dantooine. Meanwhile, even as Jedi Grand Master Zym visits the ruins of the Jedi Temple on Coruscant to learn more about the attack on the Envoy, a bomb rips through the Senate Tower…"

Thread: Threat of Peace, Issue #16
Source: Official Website

Issue 15 of Threat of Peace has been released, check out what happens:

"The fifteenth issue of Threat of Peace™ takes us to the chaotic conflict on Balmorra where Republic military forces have failed to make the deadline for withdrawal. Lieutenant Tavus and Master Orgus land on Balmorra where the Republic general makes it clear that his forces are unable to withdraw..."

Thread: Threat of Peace, Issue #15
Source: Official Website

Coruscant has been officially announced as a playable planet. Check out this short description from the original article:

"Coruscant. A symbol of power, prosperity, and innovation for civilization. The capital of the Republic serves as a hub of cultural influence and home to hundreds of alien species and from across the galaxy. Still recovering from the Sith attack during the Sacking of Coruscant, the planet has set out to rebuild what they have lost. Though the pristine skyline continues to grow, the lower level districts of Coruscant have developed troubles of their own."

Section: Coruscant
Thread: Discover Coruscant, Capital of the Republic
Source: Official Website

SWTOR.com is offering 25% off when you purchase KOTOR from Direct2Download. Here is an excerpt from the original article:


"If you missed out on drinks and Stormtroopers in the Cantina at PAX, we have a special treat for you. Join The Old Republic community by September 15th, and receive a 25% off coupon for Star Wars™: Knights of the Old Republic™ on PC, redeemable at Direct2Drive!"

Thread: 25% Off STAR WARS: Knights of the Old Republic
Source: Official Website

The folks over at www.SWTOR.com have released the  fourth Timeline holorecord titled, "The Empire Changes Strategy". It details how the Sith inconspicuously assisted the Mandalorians for their own benefit. Here is a snippet from the original article:


"Jedi Master Gnost-Dural has entered a new holorecord in the Jedi Archive. After a thorough analysis of the evidence, Master Gnost-Dural has discovered that the Mandalorians’ return to the galaxy and alliance with the Sith was no coincidence—it was the result of years of shadowy machinations by the sinister agents of Imperial Intelligence."

Watch the latest holorecord by visiting our timeline section.

Section: Timeline
Thread: The Empire Changes Strategy
Source: Official Website

The folks over at www.SWTOR.com have revealed the long awaited Sith Warrior character class. They also released the fourteenth instalment of their web comic "Threat of Peace". Here is a little snippet of what BioWare had to say about the new  character class:

"Drawing upon the power of the dark side, the Sith Warrior strikes enemies down with unrelenting might, commands the battlefield with absolute authority, and rises to greatness amongst fearful followers. Victory and conquest are the Sith Warrior’s destiny."

We've set up a section for the Sith Warrior with a few pictures and a full description so make sure to check it out.

Section: Sith Warrior
Thread: Unmasking the Sith Warrior
Source: Official Website