What Is A Jedi Consular?

The Jedi Consular class as presented in Star Wars: The Old Republic (hereafter referred to as SWTOR) MMORPG will be known for their strength in combat as well as wisdom in diplomacy. Adapt users of the force, minds and bodies honed by years of training and meditation, these are the Jedi Masters that bring to mind Yoda, Qui-Gon Jinn, Mace Windu and the older version of Obi-Wan Kenobi of Star Wars movie fame.

Strong with the force these Jedi Masters stay calm in the most tense negotiation situations, able to read their adversary and effectively counter every argument. However, if the negotiations should turn more "aggressive" they are more than able to counter with the double bladed light saber that is standard equipment of the class.

Since SWTOR is going to be a more story driven game, I find the qualities of the Jedi Consular class very attractive. I envision the class quests will be much more than the usual go out and kill something quests of many other games in the mmorpg genre. Diplomatic missions, relic quests and the like are sure to be a part of the quest line, although I am sure there will be plenty opportunity to unsheathe the saber-staff.

There are two advanced classes or AC's of the Jedi Consular: the Sage Consular, who concentrates on healing and defensive tactics; and the Shadow Consular, who uses stealth, force powers, and the saber-staff  to combat enemies of the Republic and the Jedi Order.

Although there is still much to be revealed about the Jedi Consular and its advanced classes, there has been enough shown to make this one of the most intriguing classes of SWTOR. I will delve deeper into the Sage and Shadow AC's in the next couple of posts, till then, may the force be with you.

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