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Extraterrestrials appear in many video games in a variety of styles. Sometimes they're evil, sometimes they're benevolent, and sometimes they're very similar to humans.
A person who captures or kills fugitives for money.
The Art of tracking down criminals and the wanted like for a cash reward.
An alien species in Star Wars, most known for being Thrawn's species.
The act of a noble, just, or otherwise good or heroic figure becoming evil through either external manipulation or an internal shift in beliefs or desires.
A catch-all term to describe adherents to the Dark Side of the Force who are not Sith
A theme used very often in fantasy and sci-fi settings is that of a brutal, totalitarian empire or kingdom whose armies oppress the common people. Evil Empires appear under many names in various game worlds, including simply "The Empire".
One of the most iconic Force powers ever, it entails telekinetically strangling a victim. Most associated with Darth Vader.
An iconic Dark Side Force power made famous by Emperor Palpatine that entails generating blasts of lightning from one's fingertips.
Humans are bipedal, sapient primates capable of abstract reasoning, language, and emotions.
These games are based off of established licenses, such as movies, comics, or TV shows. Examples are the James Bond 007 and Spider-Man franchises.
A humanoid alien species in Star Wars, usually having green skin and black facial markings.
A weighty real-world issue that some games comment on, often through allegory. Unfortunately, other games can offend players in their depiction of different ethnicities, whether intentionally or not, thus becoming part of the issue themselves.
Red tape is an idiom that refers to excessive regulation or rigid conformity to formal legislation that is considered redundant or bureaucratic and hinders or prevents action or decision-making.
If a person is made of metal and has circuitry instead of a circulatory system, then their game belongs on this list.
Serving as polar opposites to the Jedi, they revel in dark side of the Force and lust power above all else. Sith Lords are identified by their "Darth" title, while lesser Sith and Dark Jedi are not allocated this title.
Sith who specialize in stealth, subterfuge, and more discreet and underhanded methods of murder. In Star Wars: The Old Republic, they are also a prestige class for Sith Inquisitors.
The footsoldiers of Darth Revan (and then Darth Malak's), Sith Empire. Vitiate's Sith Empire also has their own Sith Troopers.
One of two playable Sith character classes in Star Wars: The Old Republic, with more of a focus on lightsaber combat as opposed to Force power. Also the name of rank-and-file Sith of Vitiate's Sith Empire.
Forced labor, indentured servitude, humans relegated to property. One of the greatest affronts to individual freedom. Some games employ this as a gameplay mechanic or a major story point.
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