Star Wars: the Old Republic (SWTOR) offers players two main alliances which are the Sith Empire and the Galactic Republic. The Galactic Republic is protected by the Jedi Order and the armies of the Republic. Interestingly, the smugglers, who are not as righteous as the Jedi, actually work together with the Republic military, the soldiers, to protect the people. Although at first glance it may seem unlikely that these two classes with very different virtualities can work together, in reality the opposite is true. The fact is, for long-time Star Wars fans, the alliance between these two classes is hardly surprising given the intricate history that the goodwill between them spawned.

As depicted in the big-screen movie, Han Solo, a smuggler with his friend Chewy, quickly develops a strong relationship with Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia through a series of near-impossible shootouts and escapes. Therefore, without a doubt, the smuggler’s allegiance is with the Galactic Republic. Since the main force of the Republic is made up of soldiers, the smugglers go into battle side by side.

Both SWTOR classes are more comfortable with blasters. Smugglers favor smaller sized blasters and rely on their quick hands to survive firefights, while Soldiers use the firepower of their oversized blasters to deal damage. SWTOR soldiers are dressed in heavy armor and helmets specifically designed to withstand attacks. Some of the best defense technology went into the making of the soldier’s armor. The same goes for blasters that are developed from advanced weaponry research.

On the other hand, SWTOR smugglers are dressed in light clothing. This is not because they cannot afford battle armor. The class is known to be quick to take advantage when it comes to money matters and is never penniless. The smuggler class simply prefers light clothing for reasons of stealth and agility. It’s not uncommon for enemies to exchange open fire with soldiers and have them shot down from behind by a smuggler the next minute.

Both classes have their own ships. Ships are also customized to the needs of soldiers and smugglers. The soldier’s ship, the BT-7 Thunderclap, is designed for rapid deployment to support rapid response during battle. The smuggler’s ship, the XS Freighter, is a fast ship and probably one of the most versatile starships in the galaxy. Side by side, these two classes are a powerful force of destruction.