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"Welcome back to Republic news. I'm your host, Alec Ranin."
―Ranin as his broadcast starts[1]

Alec Ranin was a Duros male who worked as a news reporter within the Galactic Republic for a Republic News Network based out of Carrick Station. In the year 3627 BBY,[2] he contacted the Alliance Commander and interviewed them on his show.[1]

Behind the scenes

Alec Ranin appears during the quest "Hearts and Minds" for Republic Players, where he requests an interview with the player after their decision to align the Eternal Alliance with the Republic. The player can give a number of answers to his questions during the interview, where they can either speak enthusiastically or negatively about the Republic and their chances of defeating the Sith Empire and the recently returned Darth Malgus.[1]

Appearances

Notes and references

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 SWTOR mini Star Wars: The Old Republic: Knights of the Eternal Throne — Mission: "Hearts and Minds" on Odessen
  2. According to SWTOR mini Forums: Dear Story Team, What Year Are We Currently In? on The Old Republic's official website (backup link) the events of Game Updates released in 2017 can be placed in 3629 BBY, the events from Game Update 5.9 through 5.10 can be placed in 3628 BBY, and the events from Game Update 5.10.3 can be placed in 3627 BBY. Therefore, the events of Game Update 5.10.3: The Dantooine Incursion can be placed in 3627 BBY.