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Extraterrestrials appear in many video games in a variety of styles. Sometimes they're evil, sometimes they're benevolent, and sometimes they're very similar to humans.
Animals and Creatures that serve to populate levels and give the world life. Usually passive and may try to avoid or runaway from the player, But some may become hostile to the player once attacked/provoked. Some may not be able to be interacted with at all either being in the background/foreground or too far away.
The Cold War is the period of tension between the USA and the Soviet Union that dominated world politics from the mid 1940s all the way until the early 1990s.
An elite, black-armored Stormtrooper variant deployed in small squads, frequently acting as bodyguards for important figures like Orson Krennic.
A cult of Dark Siders formed and led by Tavion, devoted to restoring the ancient Sith Lord Marka Ragnos.
A fleet is a group of ships, typically military warships, that sail together for mutual protection and to consolidate their power.
When one who is particularly strong in the Force dies, there is a possibility that they retain their individuality as a spirit. Some Dark Side-aligned spirits attempt to cheat death in this way.
An iconic Dark Side Force power made famous by Emperor Palpatine that entails generating blasts of lightning from one's fingertips.
Taking place in the Star Wars Universe, the Galactic Civil War was a conflict fought between the Galactic Empire and Rebel Alliance. The Galactic Civil War was featured in many Star Wars games and other media and is one of the most richly realized stories in the history of entertainment.
The Galactic Empire was the galactic government established by Supreme Chancellor Palpatine in the Star Wars Universe.
Whether it be Mario vs. Bowser, Jedi vs. Sith, Link vs. Ganon, or Elves vs. Orcs, the forces of good are in an eternal battle with the hordes of evil.
A race of slug-like creatures in the Star Wars universe.
The men and some women tasked with commanding and ordering the Empire's many footsoldiers and other resources. Most are incompetent, corrupt, cruel, or some combination thereof.
The Jedi consists of individuals capable of using the Force. They are the protectors of peace and stability in the galaxy.
These games are based off of established licenses, such as movies, comics, or TV shows. Examples are the James Bond 007 and Spider-Man franchises.
The New Republic was founded during the final years of the Galactic Civil War to help rebuild the Galactic Republic.
The Alliance to Restore the Republic is a rag-tag band of freedom fighters that opposes the Galactic Empire during the Galactic Civil War.
Those who choose to Rebel against authority or attempt to topple 'The Man' or a greater power. Also known as insurgents
A sect of Dark Siders in league with the Imperial Remnant, they represent the primary Force-using adversaries in the Jedi Knight series.
One man's terrorist, another's freedom fighter.
If a person is made of metal and has circuitry instead of a circulatory system, then their game belongs on this list.
A group of highly esteemed fighter pilots for the Rebel Alliance.
Serving as polar opposites to the Jedi, they revel in dark side of the Force and lust power above all else. Sith Lords are identified by their "Darth" title, while lesser Sith and Dark Jedi are not allocated this title.
One of two playable Sith character classes in Star Wars: The Old Republic, with more of a focus on lightsaber combat as opposed to Force power. Also the name of rank-and-file Sith of Vitiate's Sith Empire.
A superweapon is a structure or character with amazing powers and amazing costs. This weapon can turn the battle to its owner's side single-handedly, but is usually the most expensive and time consuming to construct.
Identifiable by their green armor, this Stormtrooper variant is employed in wetland environments and are a semi-aquatic kind of soldier.
The Force is an energy field created by all living things, that surrounds and penetrates living beings and binds the galaxy together. It Is the source from which Jedi draw their power and abilities.
The black helmeted pilots of the Empire's myriad TIE vehicles, particularly the ubiquitous TIE Fighter.
The Sand People are easily frightened but will return in greater numbers.
A humanoid race in the Star Wars universe, they come from the planet Ryloth and sport very distinct head-tails.
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