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An AI companion is a computer-controlled ally who follows and aids you through your adventures or who requires your protection. The AI companion's survival is often essential to game and story progression.
The inverse of an anti-hero. An anti-villain is a villain that portrays him/herself as someone who is just and altruistic while is secretly working towards an otherwise nefarious and villainous goal. Common archetypes of anti-villains are politicians and religious figures who craft a wholesome and good-natured image to hide their evil intentions; this may even sometimes include doing good deeds, but only as a temporary measure to potentially further their true ambitions.
Betrayal is when a person breaks the trust and faith that others have placed in them.
A boss fight is a culminating challenge that pits the player against one or more enemies representing a greater threat and/or difficulty than those previously faced. These scenarios typically feature unique antagonists.
A catch-all term to describe adherents to the Dark Side of the Force who are not Sith
One or more events from someone's past that negatively affected them. Plenty of video game characters have such pasts.
The concept of using two weapons at once, often for more damage at the cost of accuracy, the use of a shield, grenades, or other similar accessories.
The last boss you face in a game, usually representing the final climax of the game.
The Galactic Empire was the galactic government established by Supreme Chancellor Palpatine in the Star Wars Universe.
The extermination of the Old Jedi Order by the Galactic Empire.
A gunslinger is to guns what a swordmaster is to swords.
This concept involves a character of the hero archetype that at some point in the storyline, turns against the forces of good and becomes evil or is revealed to have done this in secret at some point in the past.
The Jedi consists of individuals capable of using the Force. They are the protectors of peace and stability in the galaxy.
A narrative that takes an unexpected turn. Commonly, plot twists come in the form of revealing that the player character is not actually who they thought.
Spies are the masters of espionage. They're also (usually) quite adept at the art of stealth, disguise, and assassination.
The ability to manipulate objects with one's mind. Telekinesis is often displayed as an incredibly powerful ability.
The Force is an energy field created by all living things, that surrounds and penetrates living beings and binds the galaxy together. It Is the source from which Jedi draw their power and abilities.
An antagonist who isn't a villain by choice and is not in control of their emotions or a victim of tragic circumstance.
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