Smuggler

Quick, Clever, Answers to No One

Sometimes luck is more important than skill, but it never hurts to have both.

Lawlessness has become common in the wake of the devastating war between the Republic and Empire. Shifting political allegiances and marauding pirates have made independent space travel a dangerous enterprise. Cut off from traditional supply routes, entire star systems waver on the verge of collapse. An adventurous spirit who’s not afraid to break a few rules can make a handsome profit hauling cargo to these hotspots, but it requires fast reflexes, fast wits and a fast draw with a blaster. Even then, the life of a Smuggler is always a gamble.

Stacking up enemies as fast as they stack up credits, Smugglers only survive in this galaxy by being slick, sneaky and street-smart. Whether sweet-talking an attractive alien or bargaining with a hardened criminal contact, the Smuggler’s charm is a notorious asset, and often the ticket to turning around a deteriorating situation. If circumstances get too complicated, though, count on a Smuggler to always have an escape plan. Experienced in flying under the radar, Smugglers are amazingly elusive. Yet when backed into a corner, they quickly become cunning and often deadly combatants.

Above all else, Smugglers make their own destinies. Despite their affinity for credits, Smugglers have been known to turn down lucrative opportunities when the clients have demanded too much control. Some Smugglers are even more discriminating—refusing to work with slavers and representatives of the Sith Empire. It’s a business where one is always looking for trustworthy allies, but they are often few and far between. Whether running an Imperial blockade or shooting down a double-crossing gangster, Smugglers are always flying by the seat of their pants. Every deal carries the chance for wealth beyond their wildest dreams… or an anonymous death in the harsh void of space.

Relations with the Republic

Faced with choosing an allegiance in these uncertain times, Smugglers have been forced to consider the implications of trying to operate under the tight controls imposed by the Sith Empire. Though never the most patriotic members of Republic society, many Smugglers have decided that siding with the Republic is siding with freedom, and of course, freedom is everything.

The Republic has never indulged a systematic prejudice against Smugglers. Generally speaking, they have more commonly tangled with laws and law enforcement measures from specific star systems, not the greater Republic. Thus, it has not been overly difficult for the Jedi and the Republic military to accept Smugglers as allies in resisting the growing dominance of the Sith Empire.

Abilities

Class Abilities

Name	Description	Type
Flurry of Bolts	Fires a flurry of bolts from your blaster, dealing <<1>> weapon damage.	Instant
Cool Head	Keeps a cool head, recovering 50 energy over 3 seconds.	Instant
Distraction	Interrupts the target's current action and prevents that ability from being used for 4 seconds.	Instant
Lucky Shots	Increases the target's critical hit chance by 5% for 60 minutes. If the target is a group member, all other group members are also affected.	Instant
Thermal Grenade	Deals <<1>> kinetic damage to the primary target and <<2>> kinetic damage to up to 7 standard or weak enemies within 5 meters of the primary target. If the primary target is a standard or weak enemy, it is knocked to the ground.	Instant
Surrender	Puts up the front of surrender, instantly lowering your threat by a moderate amount.	Instant
Flash Grenade	Lobs a flash grenade that blinds the target for 8 seconds. Damage causes this effect to end prematurely.	Instant
Defense Screen	Projects a defense field around yourself, which absorbs a moderate amount of incoming damage for 10 seconds. Does not break stealth.	Instant
Escape	Purges incapacitating and movement-impairing effects.	Instant
Vital Shot	Fires a shot that causes the target to bleed, dealing <<1>> internal damage over 18 seconds.	Instant
Dodge	Increases your chance to dodge melee and ranged attacks by 200% for 3 seconds. Does not break Stealth.	Instant
Heroic Moment	Seize the moment, restoring 2% of your maximum health every 3 seconds. Requires an active companion. Lasts 60 seconds.	Instant