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The Chiss are a proud and highly intelligent species, valuing a knack for strategy and subterfuge over brute force. Although isolated in the Unknown Regions of the galaxy within their so-called \u201cChiss Ascendency,\u201d the Chiss were singled out by the Empire as potential servants and allies because of their outsider status and their relative lack of moral qualms.<\/p>\n

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It is not that Chiss are by nature evil, but that they value pragmatism and efficiency and recognize both those qualities reflected in the Empire. While as a nonhuman, non-Sith species, Chiss are regarded as second-class citizens within the Empire, the Chiss Ascendancy is permitted self-governance and supporters of a more diverse Empire often use the Chiss as an example of what the Empire can accomplish by welcoming other species. A few rare Chiss have even achieved official rank in the Imperial military and Imperial Intelligence.<\/p>\n

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Chiss Classes<\/h2>\n

You can play any type of character as a Chiss, as species are not restricted to certain Origin Stories or Combat Styles<\/strong> in Star Wars: The Old Republic.<\/p>\n

However, you may need to unlock the Chiss species<\/strong> depending on what class you want to play as.<\/p>\n

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<\/td>Class<\/th>Free<\/th>Subscribers<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
<\/td>Imperial Agent<\/td> No, but can be unlocked<\/td> Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>Bounty Hunter<\/td> No, but can be unlocked<\/td> Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>Jedi Knight<\/td> No, but can be unlocked<\/td> No, but can be unlocked<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>Jedi Consular<\/td> No, but can be unlocked<\/td> No, but can be unlocked<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>Trooper<\/td> No, but can be unlocked<\/td> No, but can be unlocked<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>Smuggler<\/td> No, but can be unlocked<\/td> No, but can be unlocked<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>Sith Warrior<\/td> No, but can be unlocked<\/td> No, but can be unlocked<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>Sith Inquisitor<\/td> No, but can be unlocked<\/td> No, but can be unlocked<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

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Free-to-play<\/strong> players will need to unlock Chiss before they create a Chiss character.<\/p>\n

Subscribers<\/strong> can automatically create a Bounty Hunter or Imperial Agent<\/b> as a Chiss while they are subscribed. Once the character is created, they do not need to remain subscribed to continue playing the created character.<\/p>\n

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Unlock Option #1: All players<\/b> can unlock Chiss for all classes by purchasing the item\u00a0Legacy Species Unlock: Chiss<\/b> from the Cartel Market with Cartel Coins or from the GTN with credits. The Cartel Market sells this unlock for 600 Cartel Coins, the price and availability on the GTN will change day to day and per server, but it is likely very expensive. This unlock is per-server, not account-wide, and requires that you have an existing character of any type on that server who has reached level 10 and created a Legacy.<\/p>\n

Unlock Option #2: <\/b>Subscribers and preferred players who have a Chiss character can play a Chiss on a\u00a0Bounty Huner or Imperial Agent<\/b> and then level them to level 50, which will automatically unlock the Chiss option for all future characters including the Sith Warrior, Bounty Hunter, Imperial Agent and Sith Inquisitor. This unlock is per-server, not account-wide.<\/p>\n

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Unlock Option #3: <\/b>Subscribers can also unlock Chiss for all Origin Stories by spending 1.5 million credits as part of the Legacy system, after they have reached level 10 (Free-to-play and Preferred can technically too, but they have their credits capped at 1 million credits). This unlock is per-server, not account-wide.<\/p>\n

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Type<\/th>Class<\/th>Description<\/th>Roleplay<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
<\/td>Jedi Knight<\/td>A symbol of hope in dark times, the Jedi Knight stands for the legacy of the Jedi Order, protecting the Republic and keeping the peace across the galaxy.<\/td>Though incredibly rare, the Chiss have produced Force-sensitives among their people. There's a strong stigma against Force-sensitives among the Chiss because many believe it's an impurity or faulty genetics, and must be purged. Most Force-sensitive Chiss work hard to hide their shameful abilities. Chiss wishing to hone their skills must leave their families behind and take their chances with the Sith or Jedi.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>Jedi Consular<\/td>Jedi Consulars channel the power of the Force for strength in combat and wisdom in diplomacy. Jedi Consulars always seek to grow their knowledge.
\n<\/td>		Though incredibly rare, the Chiss have produced Force-sensitives among their people. There's a strong stigma against Force-sensitives among the Chiss because many believe it's an impurity or faulty genetics, and must be purged. Most Force-sensitive Chiss work hard to hide their shameful abilities. Chiss wishing to hone their skills must leave their families behind and take their chances with the Sith or Jedi.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>Trooper<\/td>Troopers are the embodiment of the Republic military\u2019s highest aspirations \u2013 the most advanced fighting force in the galaxy.
\n<\/td>		While it would be quite uncommon to see a Chiss Trooper due to the Chiss's strong alliance with the Empire, it would not be impossible for a Chiss to serve in the Republic military. Chiss adventurers tend to be nobles, scoundrels, scouts, or soldiers.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>Smuggler<\/td>Above all else, Smugglers make their own destinies. Smugglers require fast reflexes, fast wits and a fast draw with a blaster.
\n<\/td>		Smugglers are beholden to no traditions, and it would not be surprising to see a Chiss smuggler. Chiss adventurers tend to be nobles, scoundrels, scouts, or soldiers.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>Sith Warrior<\/td>An unstoppable force of darkness, the Sith Warrior is entrusted with the task of destroying the Empire\u2019s enemies and enforcing Sith domination across the galaxy.<\/td>Though incredibly rare, the Chiss have produced Force-sensitives among their people. There's a strong stigma against Force-sensitives among the Chiss because many believe it's an impurity or faulty genetics, and must be purged. Most Force-sensitive Chiss work hard to hide their shameful abilities. Chiss wishing to hone their skills must leave their families behind and take their chances with the Sith or Jedi.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>Sith Inquisitor<\/td>Dark secrets are the lifeblood of the Sith Inquisitor. The Inquisitor experiments with forbidden powers in order to excel and seize authority.<\/td>Though incredibly rare, the Chiss have produced Force-sensitives among their people. There's a strong stigma against Force-sensitives among the Chiss because many believe it's an impurity or faulty genetics, and must be purged. Most Force-sensitive Chiss work hard to hide their shameful abilities. Chiss wishing to hone their skills must leave their families behind and take their chances with the Sith or Jedi.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>Bounty Hunter<\/td>It\u2019s never a question if a Bounty Hunter will find you\u2026 only when. Both infamous and anonymous at the same time, Bounty Hunters are far more than mercenaries for hire.<\/td>Bounty Hunters carve their own paths, and it would not be surprising to see a Chiss Bounty Hunter, especially as the game was originally design to have Chiss as a default option for the Hunter.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>Imperial Agent<\/td>Imperial Agents must master the arts of infiltration, seduction and assassination to carry out the most dangerous and sensitive Imperial assignments.<\/td>While it is uncommon to see an alien in the ranks of Imperial Intelligence, the Minister of Intelligence recognizes the need to take advantage of 'an alien mind'. A prominent Sith named Darth Malgus has seized the opportunity to create a new Empire, one that embraces alien cultures and is strengthened by diversity. The Chiss species is considered by the playerbase to be the flagship species to play the Imperial Agent with, due to the Empire's strong alliance with the Chiss and their analytical minds.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

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Appearance<\/h2>\n
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With blue skin, jet-black hair, and glowing red eyes, the Chiss generally command attention in a crowd of other humanoids. Their skin and eye colors are due to a chemical reaction to an oxygen atmosphere, and the more oxygen contained in the air they breathe, the greater the intensity of these two features. In addition, the evolved changes to their eyes have given the Chiss superior visual acuity, even in low-light conditions. Occasionally their black hair will gray with age, especially in females. This is considered a mark of distinction in their culture; among Chiss, it is felt that the child of a parent possessing graying hair will greatly affect society. Other than their distinctive eye and skin color, there is little else to differentiate them physically from standard humans.<\/p>\n

– Star Wars <\/a>The New Essential Guide to Alien Species<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

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Chiss can be found in different shades of blue. Their eyes are always bright red with no pupil.<\/p>\n

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The final two colors, “Thrawn” aqua blue and gray-purple-blue, are not available by default, but they are part of a cosmetics pack you can purchase after you have created your first character.<\/p>\n

Unlike humans, their hair only comes in specific shades and they can not grow beards.<\/p>\n

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The final two hair colors, pink and light blue, are not available by default, but they are part of a cosmetics pack you can purchase after you have created your first character.<\/p>\n

As Chiss fall to the dark side, they have the option to turn on Dark Side Corruption<\/strong>, where they begin to lose pigment in their skin and their veins become dark. No change happens to their distinct red eyes.<\/p>\n

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Chiss Naming<\/h2>\n

You can choose any name you want for your Chiss character, you do not have to try and follow any type of conventions, as Chiss have spread far and wide across the galaxy, with some being given a traditional Chiss name, while others have been given a name traditional to their home planet, and other take on a code name or nick name.<\/p>\n

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Traditional Naming<\/strong><\/p>\n

Of all the Star Wars species, the Chiss have the most rules when it comes to naming if you choose to name your character with a traditional Chiss name rather than an outsider name or code name. Traditional Chiss names are made up of three parts, separated by an apostrophe. The most well known Chiss name is Mitth’raw’nuruodo<\/strong> – better known as Thrawn<\/strong>. The first and last part are considered the Chiss’s family name – for example, Thrawn’s family is the Mitth family, with the center part of the name being the given name or first name. Unlike most names in the galaxy though, Chiss are expected to use full names for formal occasions, strangers and those that were believed to be the speaker’s social inferior, so it would be very uncommon to call a Chiss just by their middle given name.<\/p>\n

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Core Names<\/strong><\/p>\n

Due to the length and difficult pronunciation of long Chiss names, Chiss have adopted what are known as “Core Names” – nicknames made up the center section of their full names, including a bit from the end of the first part, the whole center, and a bit from the beginning of the last part. This is how the name Thrawn<\/strong> comes from Mitth’raw’n<\/strong>uruodo. If you choose to give your Chiss a traditional name, you would want to choose their family names, their given name, and ideally choose a full three-part name that can be cut into something that you like for their core name or nickname.<\/p>\n

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Full Name<\/th>Core Name<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Mitth'raw'nuruodo <\/td>Thrawn<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mitth'ras'safis<\/td>Thrass<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kres'ten'tarthi<\/td>Stent<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Brast'alshi'barku <\/td>Talshib<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hess'irolia'nuruodo <\/td>Irolia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ina'ganet'nuruodo<\/td>Ganet<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chaf'orm'bintrano <\/td>Formbi<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chaf'ees'aklaio<\/td>Feesa<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Prard'ras'kleoni<\/td>Drask<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n

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Ruling Family Names<\/h3>\n

If you are looking to place your Chiss within a ruling family, these are the ones that possibly exist in the Old republic era, though there are little to no characters in-game who hold these family names.<\/p>\n

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