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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.
Artificial life-forms ("robots") specifically designed to mimic the appearance of human beings. Although this is a male-specific term, with female-looking machines actually being "gynoids", the term "android" is generally used universally in video games.
Anthropomorphism is the concept of an object, concept or character that has human qualities or traits, such as speech, a level of intelligence similar or higher than a human's and self consciousness. "Anthro" means "of human" and related to the concept of humanity.
In the Star Wars Universe, the Clone Wars, conflicts between the Galactic Republic's Clone Army and the Confederacy of Independent Systems' Droid Army, were the backbone of all events to come. Unknown to most at the time, Darth Sidious controlled both sides and used the conflict to gain power in the Galactic Senate, eventually using the Clones to form his army of Stormtroopers.
The comic relief is a character, other than the main character, who is meant to add humor and lighten the mood of the game. These characters are usually very dumb or very witty, and are usually very talkative.
A game mechanic in which you can interact with another country/civilization. Usually games allow you to declare war, offer peace, trade, etc. using diplomacy.
Sentient mechanical beings from the Star Wars universe, Created and serve many applications from civilian to military.
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.
Before the rise of the Empire there was the Galactic Republic.
Whenever there's a new Pixar, superhero or Harry Potter movie they have to make one of these.
The Jedi consists of individuals capable of using the Force. They are the protectors of peace and stability in the galaxy.
The small models within the Lego franchise which represent people. They appear almost in every Lego game.
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.
A form of level transition, mainly used in the early 90's. The act of travelling from one planet to another.
Those who choose to Rebel against authority or attempt to topple 'The Man' or a greater power. Also known as insurgents
A character that appears in many games, often unrelated. For an example, Cid from the Final Fantasy series.
The Resistance is the remaining army of the New Republic and the opposers to the First Order.
If a person is made of metal and has circuitry instead of a circulatory system, then their game belongs on this list.
When the player character is a robot. This does any form of humans infused with robotics.
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