Gunslinger
A gunslinger was a fast-drawing, blaster-wielding soldier of fortune.[1] Gunslingers appeared during the years of the Great Galactic War and the Cold War that followed it circa 3653 BBY, but could be found throughout any era, including during the Clone Wars and Legacy era.[2] Gunslingers were known for their phenomenal skill with blaster pistols, making them deadly in battle.[3] Some gunslingers served the Galactic Republic, while others preferred to serve themselves. Freelancing gunslingers would hire their services out as bodyguards, professional duelists, or even assassins. Notable gunslingers included Jango Fett, Han Solo, Gallandro, and Dash Rendar.[1]
Behind the scenes
The gunslinger is an advanced class for the smuggler class in the Star Wars: The Old Republic MMO video game. This advanced class specializes in dual blaster pistols, trick shots, and utlizing cover in combat.[3] The Imperial counterpart for this archetype is the sniper.[4]
Appearances
- Star Wars: The Old Republic (First appearance)
- Star Wars: The Old Republic Cartel Market
- Star Wars: The Old Republic: Rise of the Hutt Cartel
- Star Wars: The Old Republic: Shadow of Revan
- Star Wars: The Old Republic: Knights of the Fallen Empire
- Star Wars: The Old Republic: Knights of the Eternal Throne
- Star Wars: The Old Republic: Onslaught
- Star Wars: The Old Republic: Legacy of the Sith
"Preparing for War" – The Far Orbit Project
Sources
- Gundark's Fantastic Technology: Personal Gear (as gunman)
- Star Wars Trilogy Sourcebook, Special Edition
"Tasariq: The Crystal Planet" – Star Wars Adventure Journal 15- Star Wars Roleplaying Game Saga Edition Core Rulebook
- Threats of the Galaxy
- Knights of the Old Republic Campaign Guide
- Scum and Villainy
- The Clone Wars Campaign Guide
- Legacy Era Campaign Guide
- Galaxy at War
- Galaxy of Intrigue
- The Unknown Regions
- Star Wars: Edge of the Empire Core Rulebook
- Star Wars: The Old Republic Explorer's Guide
So Uncivilized: Great Gunslingers in Star Wars, Part 1 on StarWars.com (article) (backup link not verified!)
Bulduga in the Encyclopedia (content now obsolete; backup link)- Fly Casual
- File:SWTOR mini.png Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ - Road Map 2017 on The Old Republic's official website (backup link)
- File:SWTOR mini.png Choose your side in the #SWTORCompanionChaos Celebration – Starting March 20! on The Old Republic's official website (backup link)
