you level up, complete a side quest, or advance the plot in the main quest.

Navigating Star Wars: The Old Republic? This guide breaks down class stories, expansions like Rise of the Hutt Cartel, and how to tackle quests, whether you're level 1 or using a token.

Hey there, new Jedi (or Sith, or Smuggler... you get the idea)! So, you're diving into Star Wars: The Old Republic and wondering how all these quests fit together? It can seem like a lot at first, with your main class story, side quests popping up everywhere, and then whole expansions to tackle. Don't worry, I've got your back. This guide is mainly for folks starting from level 1, so if you've used an Outlander Character Token or a Commander Character Token to jump ahead, things might look a little different for you. Heads up for Token Users: If you used an Outlander Character Token (Level 60/65) or a Commander Character Token (Level 70), you're starting way down the line. Outlander Tokens usually kick you off with the Knights of the Fallen Empire expansion. You can still do planetary, bonus series, and Flashpoint quests, but you'll miss out on your original class quests and can't play through Rise of the Hutt Cartel or Shadow of Revan. Commander Tokens put you right at Jedi Under Siege. This isn't ideal if you want the full story experience, so be aware that some achievements and titles might be locked off. The Core Story: Your journey starts with your Class Story. Each class has its own unique beginning on a specific planet: * Jedi: Start on Tython. * Troopers & Smugglers: Begin on Ord Mantell. * Sith: Your adventure begins on Korriban. * Bounty Hunters & Imperial Agents: You'll start on Hutta. After you wrap up your starter planet, you'll head to your faction's main space station. This is where you'll get introduced to crucial game mechanics like Crew Skills, the Galactic Trade Network, PvP terminals, and your Cargo Hold. You'll also tackle your first Flashpoint before heading to your capital planet. Here's a quick rundown of your first big trip: | Characters of the | will go to | where they will board the | to | |---|---|---|---| | Galactic Republic | Carrick Station | Esseles | Coruscant | | Sith Empire | Vaiken Spacedock | Black Talon | Dromund Kaas | From here, you'll continue through your class story, which is broken down into Acts. As you progress, you'll naturally encounter side quests and eventually unlock new story expansions like Rise of the Hutt Cartel, Shadow of Revan, Knights of the Fallen Empire, and many more. Just keep following those main story markers, and you'll be well on your way!