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A plot device where innocent characters are killed. Sometimes players forced to watch it happen and can do nothing to prevent it.
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 process by which one player/creature's health points are transferred to another, particularly via a spell, technique or item.
The ability to control the direction and/or behavior of lightning; this may also be connected with the ability to generate lightning. Many games involve characters with lightning element attacks. These are unique because of their potency with water.
A race of warriors in the Star Wars universe.
The ability to influence and control the thoughts of others.
Mind Reading is being able to know someone else's thoughts exactly when they think them.
A mysterious, force-sensitive race in the Star Wars universe.
A humanoid alien species in Star Wars, usually having green skin and black facial markings.
Misanthropy is the hatred and fear of human beings and humanity in general.
In the Star Wars universe, an amphibious race standing approximately 1.8 meters tall. As comfortable out of water as they are in. They have been known to be exceptional duelists.
In the sky or in the blackness of space, these guys can get you from one place to another, and maybe blow up a few bad (or good) guys along the way!
Planet destruction sometimes a gameplay mechanic, sometimes a plot point. Should cover pending as well as actual destruction.
Psychopaths are noted for generally lacking a conscience, getting enjoyment from various forms of destruction, and an inability to learn from their mistakes.
A humanoid race in the Star Wars Universe, they are an amphibian species who are native to the planet Lehon.
Two or more factions, either with the same or completely different goals, that constantly try to one-up each other. The player is sometimes forced to pick a side to root or work for during the struggle. Other times the rivalry is only mentioned in the plot.
If a person is made of metal and has circuitry instead of a circulatory system, then their game belongs on this list.
The idea of deriving a feeling of pleasure through inflicting pain or suffering on another living being.
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.
An empire of the Sith that stands against the Galactic Republic for control of the galaxy. Not to be confused with Palpatine's Galactic Empire.
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.
A person incapable of feeling emotion and empathy, though they may fake displaying such in order to fit into society. Their inability to empathize make them potentially dangerous as they lack the ability to feel guilt or remorse for cruel acts committed against others.
A superweapon is a structure or character with amazing powers and amazing costs. This weapon can turn the battle to its owner's side single-handedly, but is usually the most expensive and time consuming to construct.
The ability to manipulate objects with one's mind. Telekinesis is often displayed as an incredibly powerful ability.
An intergalactic crime syndicate in the Star Wars universe.
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.
A war fought between the Mandalorian Neo-Crusaders and the Old Republic, the latter being aided by Jedi forces under the command of Revan. The conflict and its consequences are central to the Knights of the Old Republic games.
Anguish of body or mind. Can be used by authority figures to extract sensitive information that would not be given under normal circumstances.
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