A powertech in heavy armor.
A powertech was a type of bounty hunter that appeared during the years of the Great Galactic War and the Cold War that followed it circa 3653 BBY.[1] Powertechs wore powered armor, served the resurgent Sith Empire and were known for their use of wrist-mounted flamethrowers and personal energy shields as well as their ability to absorb impressive amounts of damage in battle.[2]
Behind the scenes
The powertech is an advanced class for the bounty hunter class in the Star Wars: The Old Republic MMO video game. This advanced class specializes in defense, utilizing their custom-made armor, and absorbing damage in battle. The Republic counterpart for this archetype is the Trooper vanguard specialization.[2]
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
Sources
- Star Wars: The Old Republic Explorer's Guide
- Star Wars: The Old Republic Encyclopedia
Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ - Road Map 2017 on The Old Republic's official website (backup link)
Notes and references
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