Into a Galaxy at War (Bounty Hunter Edition)

Spike was at the cantina in Sobrik with his friends. Twilight had told him about an important update to the game, and he wanted to talk to them about it. "So, my sister told me that we can choose a secondary class. It's not like the ones you get to choose when you reach level 10 on the old PC version of the game."

Thorax raised any eyebrow, "What kind of secondary class is it then?"

Spike started explaining, "It seems like we can choose to switch between our main class and another class. It only works for the two class types. An example is like how you and Gabby are Force users, you can choose to train in another Force using class, whereas Starlight and I can choose another Tech class. And it's not limited to factions, if I wanted to, I could take up the skills used by a Commando Trooper, including being able to use assault cannons."

Gabby spoke up, "That does sound interesting. What class are you thinking of picking Spike?"

Spike thought for a moment and said, "I'm going with Sniper. Just feels natural for a bounty hunter to snipe targets without anyone knowing where I am."

Starlight took a sip of her drink and said, "Well, a bounty hunter with a sniper rifle... that's logical, but in my case, and this may be the virtual alcohol talking, I'm going with commando. Imagine a sexy Imperial Agent who knows how to use an assault cannon."

Thorax chuckled, "Not a bad idea. For me... I think I'll go with a Juggernaut. Gabby's already a Marauder."

Suddenly...

Pinkie yelled "Who the hell writes this!? There's thousands of Marauders!"

"Pinkie!"

As Pinkie faded back into the opened background, Spike looked at his drink and put it back on the table saying, "I think I've had enough to drink."

The others nodded and put down their drinks, each of them voicing agreement. Thorax spoke and said, "This may be the alcohol talking, but that fourth wall break did make a good point. Just because Gabby is a Marauder doesn't mean I can't be one too."

Gabby shrugged, "To be fair, I'm probably going with Assassin, not Sorcerer. I always did like some of the Electrostaff weapons."

Spike nodded, "I'll see you back on the fleet, I've heard launching this takes you back to the fleet after you pick your new secondary class." before walking out of the cantina after paying for his drink. He looked at the gauntlet on his left arm, which all players had to access their inventory, check their mail, and much more.

He spoke into it saying, "Launch Legacy of the Sith expansion."

The computerized voice from the gauntlet replied, "Expansion launching. Teleporting to GSI."

The gauntlet beeped a few times and said, "Sniper has been chosen as your secondary class. You will be teleported to the Imperial Fleet in order to receive a new set of gear suited for your chosen secondary class."

As Spike arrived at the fleet, he was met by a droid who told him, "Thank you for your patronage by launching the Legacy of the Sith expansion pack. Contained in this crate is the gear and weapons you will need for your secondary class. It is recommended that you go to your new class trainer to learn skills for your secondary class. Thank you for supporting Star Wars the Old Republic VR Edition."

Spike unboxed the crate and pulled out its contents, adding them to his inventory. He already had a skill set in mind based on what he currently had. As he inspected his new sniper rifle, he was thinking, "It's not a very powerful weapon... I still have some Cartel Coins from my parents... I'll just buy a better weapon in the Cartel Market."

After buying his new weapon, Spike went to see the Imperial Agent trainer who told him, "Ah, a new student. From your armor, I assume you're a bounty hunter who's new to using a sniper rifle. I can easily help you with that."

Spike nodded, "Yes, that's why I'm here. I decided to broaden my horizons. I'm a crack shot with blaster pistols, but I've never used a sniper rifle, and I'd be dead meat if I went out using one without proper training."

The trainer nodded, "Indeed you would. Let's get started then."

Two hours later...

After his training session, Spike told the trainer, "Thanks, I'm starting to get the handle of this."

The trainer smiled, "Good to know. If you ever need more training, feel free to come back."

As Spike left to head back to his ship to get to Balmorra, he called to see if Twilight had been watching. "Hey sis, can you ask Pinkie how she's able to pop in and out of reality? Moreso, tell her to calm down while she's watching me."

Twilight nodded, "Trust me, I've asked her, she won't talk. But I'll make sure she doesn't pop in unannounced, especially at important moments. Good luck with your sniper rifle, it looks powerful."

And so, Spike has obtained new skills in the form of being able to wield a sniper rifle so he can pick off opponents from a distance without being noticed at all. Of course, this new style will not be without its challenges. Can Spike master the art of sniping and become a better Bounty Hunter as a result?"

Find out next time!

"Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to talk to Pinkie regarding that last fourth wall break."