If I had to decide what side of the Star Wars universe I'd want to be a part of, I'm firmly in the scoundrels, bounty hunters, and roguish-types camp. Don't get me wrong, the Force has its own appeal, but I've always wanted to delve into the world of scum and villainy in a galaxy far, far away. I've always yearned to experience the events of the original trilogy from the perspective of someone who doesn't have power, that's not a hero; someone on the outskirts of society. Rather than the more defined sides of right and wrong with the Rebel Alliance and the Galactic Empire, give me the morally gray smugglers and crime syndicates that are out for their own.
Following the release of a new Star Wars Outlaws trailer last week, I can't stop thinking about how it promises to bring this fantasy of mine to life. Not only does it once again signal that I'll be able to live out my very own scoundrel-shaped adventure, but it also highlights what I've personally concluded to be one of the biggest draws of the upcoming Ubisoft game: where it sits in the Star Wars timeline.
