The first Digital Expansion: Rise of the Hutt Cartel features the debut of a new organization known as Galactic Solutions Industries (GSI). What is GSI, and what are their intentions? They’re a weapons research and manufacturing company that remains strictly unaligned in the galactic war. As long as you can pay for their services, they will do business with you. In fact, their company motto is “We stay neutral, so you don’t have to!”

So, how do you go about doing business with GSI? As a matter of fact, GSI has conveniently placed their mission terminals across multiple planets. Complete the independent contracts they offer, and you’ll be rewarded with reputation trophies that build up your standing with them. Get to a high enough Reputation level, and you can purchase exclusive rewards from GSI headquarters at the Upper Promenade on Nar Shaddaa. Just remember: GSI is an advanced technology company, so make sure you have the Macrobinoculars and Seeker Droid with you. Otherwise, you might just find yourself sitting on the sidelines.

Steven Chew and Michael Ammer
World Designers

The Seeker Droid is a brand new system that allows players to dig at various locations to find hidden treasure and important quest objects. But how do players know where these objects can be found? The Seeker Droid is smart, and will let players know when they’ve found a location with something hidden beneath!

If treasure hunting alone is not enough, the Seeker Droid also comes with its own unique storyline. Dangerous Sith Artifacts have been stolen from the Empire’s secret facility by servants of the Dread Masters. These artifacts have spread terror across the galaxy, slowly corrupting all that come into contact with them. Players must go to previously explored planets and use the Seeker Droid to dig up these artifacts and contain them before it’s too late. Will you survive the corruption or be tempted by its power? Find out in the new Digital Expansion: Rise of the Hutt Cartel!

Steven Chew and Michael Ammer
World Designers

With the release of our first Digital Expansion: Rise of the Hutt Cartel, a new and exciting gameplay system will be available to players, the Macrobinoculars! Fans of the Star Wars™ films will surely remember these on Tatooine in A New Hope. What are the macrobinoculars and what can players do with them? This new system allows players to scan and analyze objects far out in the distance, uncovering hidden objects and revealing interesting details about them. There may even be a reward for finding certain hidden objects!

A brand new storyline will come with this new system, as players use the macrobinoculars to track down a dangerous new enemy known only as the Shroud. Players will return to previously explored planets and discover new threats, as they seek more information on the Shroud’s intricate plan. What is the Shroud up to? How will it affect the Galactic Republic and the Sith Empire? Be prepared to put on your thinking cap, as the Shroud is a mastermind when it comes to protecting his plans. Players will need to overcome obstacles in their path, and we don’t just mean new and tough enemies. Let’s just say that you might get zapped in the process.

Steven Chew and Michael Ammer
World Designers

Are you ready to earn valuable rewards for joining a guild? We’ve got great news! We’re excited to launch a new Guild Rewards Program which rewards player participation in guilds with in-game bonuses and benefits.

In this initial phase, players earn an additional 5% Guild XP Bonus for all experience gained while playing in a guild. So whether you’re already in a guild or are looking to join or create one, jump in now to take advantage of this bonus!

We’re working on adding more guild rewards so stay tuned to www.StarWarsTheOldRepublic.com/guildrewards for more details.

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