Summary
TheStar Warsuniverse is chock-full of deep lore and history that each new form ofStar Warsmedia pulls from, and Ubisoft and Massive Entertainment’sStar Wars Outlawswill be no different. Set between the events ofThe Empire Strikes BackandReturn of the Jedi,Star Wars Outlawssees outlaw and scoundrel Kay Vess and her alien companion Nix setting out on an adventure to pull off the biggest heist the Outer Rim has ever seen.Star Wars Outlawsis an expansiveStar Warsadventure and the first of its kind, giving Kay and her companions a ship called the Trailblazer to take them seamlessly from planet to planet with no loading screens.
Star Wars Outlawsis far from the firstStar Warsgame to allow travel by ship, but it is the first game to feature the Trailblazer. The Trailblazer is unique toStar Wars Outlaws, but it still has a lot of history — as is expected of almost anything in theStar Warsuniverse. In fact, Kay’s Trailblazer dates back tothe Clone Warsand happens to share similarities with another famousStar Warsship that has become a household name since its 1977 introduction.
The History and Lore of Star Wars Outlaws' Trailblazer
The Trailblazer Is a Light Freighter From the Clone Wars
WhileStar Wars Outlaws' Trailblazer is an original creation for the game, it still classifies as a light freighter in theStar Warsuniverse. Light freighters have been around since before the Clone Wars — at least 56 BBY (“Before the Battle of Yavin”, when Luke Skywalker destroyedthe Death Star). It’s possible light freighters were in production much earlier than 56 BBY, but the earliest known light freighter was manufactured in 56 BBY by the Corellian Engineering Corporation. Today, that light freighter is known as the Millennium Falcon. Other notable light freighters are the Hound’s Tooth, which belonged to the bounty hunter Bossk, and the Ghost, which was operated by the Spectres during the Imperial Era.
Light freighters serve one primary purpose in theStar Warsuniverse: transporting various goods, both legal and illegal, from one location to another. This is whythe Millennium Falconis commonly referred to as a smuggling ship. Light freighters are generally outfitted with enough weaponry and armory to allow for safe travel between planets, which is precisely why Han Solo was able to use the Millennium Falcon to help Luke when he needed it most during the attack on the Death Star.Star Wars Outlaws' Trailblazer is similarly outfitted and also fits the bill for Kay Vess, the outlaw that she is.
The Trailblazer Is the Last of Its Kind Due to Budget Constraints
Despite being a type of ship canonical to theStar Warsuniverse, the Trailblazer is an EML 850 light freighter from the Clone Wars created specifically forStar Wars Outlaws. The game explains the Trailblazer’s originality in it being the last of its kind due to budget constraints. The Trailblazer’s materials simply cost too much to reproduce, so it was never mass-produced during the Republic Era. This means players will be unable to find any ship like theTrailblazer inStar Wars Outlaws, making for a unique experience for them and the game’s characters.
Players will likely be spending plenty of time aboard the Trailblazer inStar Wars Outlaws, which makes its history and lore all the more worth knowing. As players take Kay and her team to the stars to travel to distant planets and fend off enemies inStar Wars Outlaws, they can be sure that the ship they are piloting stays true toStar Warscanon while also being an original design for the firstopen-worldStar Warsgameever made.
Star Wars Outlaws
WHERE TO PLAY
Experience the first-ever open world Star Wars game and explore distinct planets across the galaxy, both iconic and new. Risk it all as Kay Vess, an emerging scoundrel seeking freedom and the means to start a new life. Fight, steal, & outwit your way through the galaxy’s crime syndicates as you join the galaxy’s most wanted. If you’re willing to take the risk, the galaxy is full of opportunity.DISCOVER A GALAXY OF OPPORTUNITYExplore distinct planets with bustling cities and cantinas before racing across sprawling outdoor landscapes on your speeder. Each planet brings new adventures, unique challenges, and enticing rewards if you’re willing to take the risk.EXPERIENCE AN ORIGINAL SCOUNDREL STORYLive the high-stakes lifestyle of an outlaw. With Nix by your side, turn any situation to your advantage: fight with your blaster, overcome enemies with stealth and gadgets, or find the right moments to distract enemies and gain the upper hand.EMBARK ON HIGH-STAKES MISSIONSTake on high-risk, high-reward missions from the galaxy’s crime syndicates. Steal valuable goods, infiltrate secret locations, and outwit enemies as one of the galaxy’s most wanted. Every choice you make influences your ever-changing reputation.JUMP INTO THE PILOT SEATPilot your ship, The Trailblazer, as you engage in thrilling dogfights with The Empire and other foes, finding the right opportunities to chase, evade, and attack to get the upper hand.
