Greetings from the Recon Office.


First off, I basicly said "screw it" today. I finally went out and purchased a Hyperspace Membership. Yes, im selling into the mainstream. But damnit, It had some good stuff!! Anyways, From now on I will be able to relate all of the "what's going on" in the SW community as best as it is reported to SW.com.


I'll be requesting that the Recon Office have it's own Message Board, or something of that nature. I have asked the membership at large constatly for ideas, suggestions and things they would like to see. But I usually get nothing. Not even from the CS. If that is denied, I guess ill just use the main EH MB. Any thoughts?

CA:RO Shay'la is busy with college, but her CA Report should be out Sunday. Stay tuned for that.


Apparently im 0 for 9 ( I think ) so far on contact possible Honorary Members. This is getting bad. I know if I keep this up, It will suck for my career. :P Mr. Allston just hasn't responded, which is odd in itself. Hopefully the Holiday Season upon us, maybe they will be alittle bit more into giving this time of year. So my efforts will continue.

Now, on to SW News:


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STAR WARS en DIRECT INTERNET RADIO

Dany sends in details of the next Star Wars en Direct internet radio show:

Star Wars en Direct #06 - November 30th, 2003

The last NJO novel : The Unifying Force
On this show we will be discussing the last novel of the New Jedi Order series, The Unifying Force and speculating about the possible post-NJO continuity. For those who have read the novel, we invite you to send us your reviews or discuss the book directly on the phone with us. Send your reviews and/or phone number to studio@swendirect.com so we can call you live during the show. We're waiting for your comments!

During the second part of the show we will air the interview we made with Peter Mayhew during SFX convention in Montreal. The third part of the show, we will be discussing the new additions in the Star Wars Galaxies game with our SWG panelist. You have questions? Send them to us. Don't forget that if you want to discuss a topic with us live on the phone during our show, send us you number by e-mail. We will call you. Listen to the show live for a more interactive experience.

Expect a long and interesting Show. Live Broadcast on Sunday, November 30th at 7pm Eastern! You can leave your comments in the official SWD thread in the Jedi Council.



***Use the Force to Fight over WWII Enemy Lines***
November 26, 2003


Sometimes a galaxy far, far away is simply right above Normandy. Now players of the LucasArts game Secret Weapons Over Normandy will have the ability to unlock and pilot the Incom T-65 X-wing and Sienar Fleet Systems TIE fighter vehicles from the classic Star Wars universe.

Upon completing the Secret Weapons Over Normandy 15-mission campaign and all 21 challenge missions, skilled pilots will be rewarded with these two memorable starships that are available for use in the game's "Instant Action" mode. Console players will also be able to fly a squadron of X-wings head-to-head against their friend's TIE fighters in split-screen multiplayer mode.

In addition to the realistic look and authentic Star Wars sound effects direct from the Skywalker Sound library, players will also enjoy details such as watching the head of the X-wing's astromech droid track nearby targets

***JEDI INVADE GALAXIES***

The Force now flows through players thanks to new Jedi characters in Star Wars Galaxies.
For the first time, players are now able to achieve Jedi status and spot other Jedi within Galaxies. To help players achieve Jedi status, LucasArts recently added Jedi and Sith Holocrons to Galaxies which reveals one of the requirements for a character. Players can begin their Jedi path as Padawan learners, but once they advance a few steps down that path, they can choose to become a Light Jedi or a Dark Jedi.

The player reaction to the new Jedi characters has been "incredible," LucasArts producer Haden Blackman comments. "All across the game, everyone is talking about Jedi characters with a great excitement and enthusiasm. We're finding that players are all willing to travel great distances just to catch a glimpse of another player with a lightsaber.

"The fact that Jedi are relatively rare makes spotting a Jedi, let alone joining forces with one, a very memorable moment for players. And it's a uniquely Star Wars experience. Those players who have become Jedi are providing a ton of positive feedback on the system and seem very willing to share the experience with other players."

Some of the Jedi-specific content gamers can expect include Jedi skills and Force powers, lightsabers, Force-wielding enemies, and special "loot" in the form of Force crystals (which are used to craft lightsabers) and Holocrons.

"Jedi players can also become the target of bounty hunter missions," Blackman explains. "In the future, we hope to add a number of special Jedi quests and additional enemies."

In addition to the Jedi characters, new mounts and player cities have also been added to Galaxies.

Mounts enable players to move around the large worlds quickly to numerous points of interest.

"And, riding around on a dewback or kaadu is just really fun," Blackman adds.

With the new cities, players can form their own in-game communities, electing a mayor and forming a local militia. "Cities are important for everyone because they can become outposts on otherwise dangerous worlds," Blackman continues. "And those people who belong to cities will form new relationships with other players."

For players new to Galaxies Blackman suggests trying a marksman or a brawler for a profession because they are the easiest to learn and will put players into the action faster. He also recommends playing through the tutorial, as well as talking to other players.

"Other players are very willing to help out new players, and joining a group can be a very rewarding experience," Blackman says.

As for even more new Galaxies content in the near future, Blackman adds, "We hope to have landspeeders and swoop bikes for players to ride sometime next month."


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Okay, that is about it for me. I'll continue to do my best in gainning us another Honrary Member, hopefuly my luck changes for the better for that. I'll keep everyone Posted. Thanks!


Non-EH SOTW: Star Wars: Clone Wars Cartoons Chapters 1-10
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