Bounty Hunter Archive

Reposted from the email:

Sadly, what the CSR was telling you is indeed the truth. A Bounty Hunter may hunt you as long as you are on the terminals. This is a game design for the Jedi class that you are playing which is entirely a PvP class. Action can not be taken against a customer who is using an in-game function that functions as it was intended. The same bounty hunter targeting you if you are on the terminals is not a violation of our policies. Below I have included an explanation I give to new Jedi, I hope it helps.

You may find in your travels as a Jedi that some sentient are very loyal to the Empire. Often, Jedi are whispered about in these circles as witches and warlocks, believing themselves above other life in the galaxy. Citizens of the Empire often report any sightings of Jedi to local Imperial units, who then relay these sightings to the Bounty Hunters' Guild. Should a Jedi be detected too often, the Bounty Hunters' Guild will dispatch members to investigate.

A couple of important points about such bounties: Jedi bounties are never considered 'dead or alive' contracts, but instead always mandate death; also, no more than five Bounty Hunters may claim the same contract at one time. Should such a contract be fulfilled, the Jedi's connection with the force will be lessened through the cloning process, but they will be off the Imperial and Bounty Hunter network until more sightings occur.

It should be noted that those factions friendly to the Jedi will often report less truth to the local authorities, so force use among friends is frequently safer than among enemies. This is not to say that allies will ignore the use of mysterious powers, as the Empire has ways of making even the most disloyal subjects talk...

Remember, if you are on the terminals, then you are open to attacks by any bounty hunter.

Kyle Vallee
CS Supervisor
Star Wars Galaxies
Sony Online Entertainment
[email protected]

So, just thought I would pass along that anyone playing a Jedi character is no longer covered under the EULA rules for harassment and BH's can harass them constantly. As a matter of fact, based upon Mr. Vallee's email, I believe I'll be making 3 more BH's tonight just to prove a point. Gotta love that second toon.