In this new 'Tactical Flashpoint,' players Level 15+ can quickly join a group of four players of any role and within a similar level range - making it easily accessible to a wide spectrum of players.

Both the Republic and the Empire are calling on their greatest warriors to join the fight for control of the Kuat Drive Yards , a highly contested orbital shipyard with one of the most prolific warship manufacturing facilities in the galaxy. Get ready to seize Kuat's valuable facilities for your faction in this new Tactical Flashpoint - now live!

As a Preferred Status Player or a Free-to-Play player, you can purchase weekly or monthly Starfighter Passes from the Cartel Market for faster leveling and progression beginning January 14, 2014. For Subscribers, maximum leveling and progression is included as a Subscriber benefit.

Requisition gained from one starship can be made available to other ships in your fleet by converting your starship requisition into fleet requisition using Cartel Coins.

Assign one of your crew members to be a copilot to leverage their active abilities. The remaining members are your Support Crew and provide passive ability bonuses much like a stat boost.

Fight with your ground game companions (unlocked by character) or choose new crew members available as part of Galactic Starfighter, each with their own unique set of abilities.

Specialized in using proximity mines and automated drones to defend and support its team, the Bomber is a tough ship with the strongest hull of any starfighter role.

Take control of critical points around the battle zone and gain points for your team as you maintain control by capturing and defending these objectives.

Fight enemy Starfighters in the ultimate test of battle. The goal is simple: destroy the most enemy players. Along the way, you can pick up power-ups to turn the tide of battle!

To qualify for the Free-to-Play in-game rewards, you must have a SWTOR account. Free-to-Play in-game rewards will be delivered via in-game mail beginning February 4, 2014 at the start of Free-to-Play Access or within two hours of creating a SWTOR account.

To qualify for the Preferred Status Early Access in-game rewards, your account must be or become a Subscription or Preferred Status account between January 14, 2014 (at the start of Preferred Status Early Access) and February 3, 2014 at 11:59PM PST / February 4, 2014 at 7:59AM GMT (prior to the official public launch on February 4, 2014). Preferred Status in-game rewards will be delivered via in-game mail at the start of Preferred Status Early Access on January 14, 2014 or within two hours of becoming a Preferred Status Player or a Subscriber. Players gain Preferred Status by purchasing anything from the online store. Former Subscribers are automatically granted Preferred Status.

To qualify for the Subscriber Early Access in-game rewards, you must be or become a Subscriber between December 3, 2013 (at the start of Subscriber Early Access) and January 13, 2014 at 11:59PM PST / January 14, 2014 at 7:59AM GMT (prior to the start of Preferred Status Early Access on January 14, 2014). The exclusive Starship Paint Jobs will be waiting for you in your in-game Hangar and the remaining Subscriber in-game rewards will be delivered via in-game mail at the start of Subscriber Early Access on December 3, 2013 or within two hours of becoming a Subscriber.

To qualify for the Early Gunship Role Unlock with Gunship "Daring" Paint Jobs, your account must be in active subscription status on November 1, 2013 at 11:59PM PDT / November 2, 2013 at 6:59AM GMT. These unlocks will be waiting for you in your in-game Hangar at the start of Subscriber Early Access on December 3, 2013. The Gunship Role is permanently unlocked in-game on January 14, 2014.

Starfighter Passes, which offer Preferred Status Players and Free-to-Play Players faster leveling and progression speed, will be available for purchase in the in-game Cartel Market with Cartel Coins beginning January 14, 2014. Players will be able to choose a Weekly or Monthly Pass to suit their play-style. For Subscribers, maximum leveling and progression is included as a Subscriber benefit.

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