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Star Wars Galaxies Takes Jump To Lightspeed
Thanks to 1UP for its article discussing the recent announcement of Star Wars Galaxies' space combat expansion, Jump To Lightspeed, which takes the PC MMO into the heavens, and "focuses primarily on [space-based] vehicles for both combat and transportation, promising at least 15 new modes of travel." There are screenshots and an official FAQ over at the Star Wars Galaxies site, explaining "you can expect to pilot X-wings, Y-wings, TIE fighters, TIE interceptors, and many other recognizable starfighters", and, dodging some sarcastic online reaction, an interview with producer Haden Blackman over at IGN PC argues: "In many ways, we're looking at Jump to Lightspeed as 'X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter' online - much of our focus is on that dogfighting experience."
Han solo was the first to mention it:
"She'll make point-five past lightspeed."
What this has to do with Hyperspace however is completely subjective, because just about all the physics of the Star Wars universe is about as cohesive as the continuity in Star Trek.
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Hey, the expansion, last I checked was going to be 19.99 retail. Sure, it is still cash, but its a lot less than you were expecting.