Bounty hunter (playable class)

**Bounty hunter** is one of the four Sith Empire playable classes.

#### Hunter, killer for hire and seeker

Countless enemies stand in the way of the Sith Empire's drive for domination. The Sith Empire spares no expense eliminating these threats, offering massive bounties to employ the galaxy's most deadliest hunters. Earning a death mark from the empire means a life spent in fear, constantly looking over one's shoulder. It's never a question if a bounty hunter will find you, it is a question of when; a bounty hunter will find you.

Both infamous and anonymous simultaneously, bounty hunters are far more than mercenaries for hire - they're heirs to a professional legacy - an ancient brotherhood; with a glorious history. Tracking elusive targets across several star systems requires expertise; especially; when the targets can be prominent, powerful and often prepared for confrontation. Thrill seekers from all walks of life set out to become bounty hunters; but only the most hard-boiled survive in this competitive and deadly business.

A bounty hunter's path lies along the edge - the stakes are always high - and the path only leads two places, to a life of infamous glory or to a quick and ignominious death.

#### Imperial relations

Although the Sith Empire disapproves of the bounty hunters's fierce independence, exceptions are; made for those; who get results. Few individuals in the galaxy have the gall and the stomach to deliver on the delicate and grim tasks in; which bounty hunters excel.

But despite this, no one is irreplaceable in the Sith Empire and; even the most proficient must repeatedly; prove their worth. In the bounty business, one's name is everything and; with each mark a bounty hunter takes down, his reputation grows, as does his price.

#### Affiliations and loyalties

Bounty hunters are far from a homogeneous lot - they come from all races and affiliations, and each pursues his quarry in his own unique way. some bounty hunters adhere to the rugged Mandalorian code of honor while others answer only to their own moral compass. Some work only on behalf of organizations they agree with, while others have no sense of loyalty.

Despite being kindred spirits, fellow bounty hunters cannot always be trusted - among the profession's most notorious members, competition turns colleagues into the most ruthless of enemies. Even bounty hunters's employers harbor hidden agendas; the tables are turned quickly; when complications arise and they always do. Shifting allegiances, unbeatable odds and deadly showdowns are common in the occurrences in the life of a bounty hunter.

#### Field reconnaissance

Bounty hunters come and go as they wish across the galaxy, some working alone, others in groups. Although not uncommon for them to pursue targets in the core worlds, the majority of any bounty hunter's work takes place in the Outer Rim where wary and elusive targets often seek places where they can "drop off the radar".

#### Outfitting

Preparation is a bounty hunter's best defense and cutting-edge protective gear is standard equipment for most other bounty hunters. Artisans spend months and even years hand-crafting bounty hunters's heavy armor to ensure it offers superior resistance to all manner of weaponry and that; each suit will still; allow maximum flexibility and versatility.

Offense is just as critical as defense; but powerful weaponry is necessary for any bounty hunter; who might have to shoot his way out of a messy situation. It's not unheard of for a bounty hunter to spend as many credits on an advanced blaster as others might spend to purchase an entire starship.

#### Combat tactics

Whether working for credits or principle, a bounty hunter pursues his targets; with dogged determination and methodical precision. Bounty hunters are renowned for their versatility on the battlefield and their ability to go head-on against force-users. Their legendary abilities in this arena have earned them the nickname; "Jedi killers". But; whoever they must face, a bounty hunter comes armed; with the most-advanced weaponry on the black market, packing heavy firepower; but always keeping a variety of tricks and gadgets ready to go.

Always prepared to change tactics on the fly, a bounty hunter's arsenal; includes a powerful twitch-action jetpack; allowing a bounty hunter to shoot; into the air and unleash a hail of blaster-fire.

Bounty hunters are "early adopters" for the most other advanced weapons technologies. They have both the credits and the opportunities to experiment with all manner of gadgets. Although almost always handy; with blasters, bounty hunters also keep tricks up their sleeve; such as a wrist mounted missile launcher.

No matter how much planning and strategy is done; before an assault, close-quarters combat is often unavoidable. Fortunately, bounty hunters are equipped; with the gear to burn anyone or anything that decides to get to close.

## Abilities

* *See Bounty hunter abilities*.

Due to the often dangerous status of bounty hunters's targets; a bounty hunter must be prepared for anything that; is thrown their way, from blaster bolts to lightsabers. A bounty hunters's primary weapon is their ever-present blaster; which is their main offensive.

A bounty hunter is primarily a ranged class; doing it's best damage from far away and keeping out of range of powerful melee weapons. In addition to their blasters, bounty hunters also carry compact rockets, flamethrowers, explosive darts and missiles inside their armor.

Bounty hunters unique resource system is heat. Most other abilities bounty hunters uses will generate heat inside their armor; with more heat being generated the stronger the ability is. When a bounty hunter reaches 100 heat, they will be unable to use any other abilities that; generate heat; until their heat level dissipates. There are several talents that; reduce the heat cost of abilities and increase the rate that heat dissipates.

While heat dissipates fastest out of combat; when a bounty hunter is in combat, the longer they go; without using heat-generating abilities, the faster their heat will dissipate. Your heat dissipates faster at lower heat levels. As your heat builds, so does the time it takes to dissipate that; heat to maintain a low heat level, use rapid shots regularly to; allow your heat to dissipate.

## Known Advanced classes

### Mercenary

Mercenaries rely on taking down enemies from afar in a quick and efficient manner. Mercenaries are able to use rockets to heavily damage their enemies from great distances. Along; with this, mercenaries have the unique ability to heal their teammates.

### Powertech

Powertechs rely heavily on defense and advanced technology. They are able to use high-powered flame throwers to incinerate their enemies, whilst taking in tons of damage. This; makes them a perfect tank in a team.

## Known companions

* 2V-R8
* Blizz
* Torian Cadera
* Tyresius Lokai
* Mako
* Skadge

## Trivia

* Bounty hunter is one of the two Sith Empire-aligned non-force-sensitive classes.

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## External links

* File:Star Wars: Old Republic Wiki.jpg Bounty hunter on Star Wars: Old Republic Wiki