I've been exploring the criminal underworld in Star Wars Outlaws, and let me tell you - the galaxy feels smaller than ever with all these familiar faces popping up! Set between Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, this game is basically a who's who of the Star Wars universe. It's like running into old friends at the Mos Eisley cantina, except some of these "friends" might freeze you in carbonite given half a chance.
Qi'ra Makes Her Grand Return
Remember Emilia Clarke's character from Solo? Well, Qi'ra's back and she's running the show with Crimson Dawn. I bumped into her a few times while trying to climb the criminal ladder, and let me just say - she's come a long way from being that scared girl on Corellia. The syndicate she leads was once Darth Maul's operation, and she carries that legacy with... well, let's call it "enthusiastic brutality."
Jabba's Palace Party
Oh boy, walking into Jabba's palace gave me chills! There he was, the big slug himself, surrounded by his usual disgusting court. And get this - Han Solo's frozen form is right there on the wall like some twisted trophy! Bib Fortuna was skulking around too, doing that creepy Twi'lek thing he does. The whole place smells like bantha dung and poor life choices.
| Character | Role in Outlaws | Original Appearance |
|---|---|---|
| Qi'ra | Crimson Dawn leader | Solo: A Star Wars Story |
| Jabba the Hutt | Hutt Cartel boss | A New Hope |
| Lando Calrissian | Expert/Guide | The Empire Strikes Back |
Lando's Smooth Operator Act
Nobody works a room quite like Lando Calrissian! He's one of the Experts who gives me special abilities, and he's just as charming as ever. We even teamed up for some high-stakes Sabacc in the 'Wild Card' DLC - let's just say I'm still paying off that debt to the Cloud City casino.
Vader's Chilling Appearance 😱
When Darth Vader shows up, you know things are about to get real. Turns out the Zerek Besh leader was actually an Imperial Security Bureau director running a covert op. Vader... well, let's say he "expressed his disappointment" in that special Sith Lord way of his. The room temperature dropped about twenty degrees when he walked in!
Upcoming Pirate Fun
Hondo Ohnaka's coming in the 'Pirate's Fortune' DLC next spring! This Weequay pirate has crossed paths with everyone from Count Dooku to Ezra Bridger, and knowing Hondo, he'll probably try to sell me my own ship back at triple the price.
Deep Cut Cameos
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Temmin Wexley: Resistance pilot from the sequels appears as a scavenger Expert
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Teeka the Jawa: That same Jawa from Obi-Wan Kenobi who sold the T-16 toy!
What really blows my mind is how these characters weave together different eras of Star Wars. It's like the galaxy's biggest family reunion, except with more blasters and betrayal. The attention to detail is insane - every character feels like they genuinely belong in this timeframe.
The criminal underworld has never felt more alive or dangerous. Between Qi'ra's calculated maneuvers, Jabba's blatant corruption, and Vader's... well, Vader-ness, I'm constantly looking over my shoulder. But hey, that's life on the fringe - never a dull moment, always another familiar face around the corner waiting to either help you or sell you out to the highest bidder!