Happy Fifth Anniversary to Star Wars Galaxies!

It's been an amazing five years since gamers across the world began jumping online to adventure in a galaxy far, far away… and now it's time to celebrate!

To commemorate Star Wars Galaxies' fifth year anniversary, there will be events, parties, in-game gifts, and your chance to vote in the Create a Painting Contest!

Five Year Anniversary Gifts
The Empire Strikes Back in-game painting and Novaless Soni-Optics Goggles

Citizens across the galaxy can receive two gifts when they log in during the anniversary celebration! Use the radial menu on the Emperor's Statue or Yoda's Fountain during the Empire Day event to receive two anniversary gifts.

The Five Year Painting is a replica of The Empire Strikes Back movie poster, sure to add a cool style to anyone's decor!

The Novaless Soni-Optics Goggles Mark V are one-of-a-kind. Originally created to assist with aiming long range rifles, the goggles were not widely manufactured due to problems that prevented any real combat use. These goggles are considered a novelty item as a result and are showed off for looks.

To receive your anniversary gifts, your character must be at least 10 days old.

Five Year Anniversary Event: Empire Day
Hear Darth Vader and Princess Leia address the crowd!

Starting Thursday, June 26, visit Theed and Coronet to see Darth Vader and Princess Leia descend upon the gathered crowd! Once an hour, Darth Vader and Princess Leia land in Theed and Coronet respectively to recognize a member of the Empire and Rebellion for their dedicatation with a special badge.

If you are chosen, show the proper respect to earn a unique badge and title.

Vendors offer special Empire and Rebel themed goodies to mark the occasion. Read this Friday Feature for more details on the Empire Day festivities.

Five Year Anniversary Event at a Glance

When: Starting Thursday, June 26

Where: Theed, Naboo (near -5469 4410) and Coronet, Corellia (-214 -4093)

What: The Empire Strikes Back in-game painting, Novaless Soni-Optics Goggles Mark V, snacks offered by Event Organizers, hourly visits from Darth Vader and Princess Leia

Five Year Anniversary Parties
Party with other players!

Celebrate the fifth anniversary of Star Wars Galaxies and Empire Day with player events across the galaxies. The list below will be updated as new events are scheduled.

Bloodfin:

• Moolyssa is hosting a PvP tour each night from June 26 to June 29, beginning at 7:30 PM EST. Be sure to sign up to participate!

Bria:

• All Imperials should visit Bestine to party on Thursday, June 26 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM PDT. Contact GU-lOZl for details.

Chilastra:

• In honor of the fifth anniversary, Red Hand Squadron is hosting a server wide anniversary event in Arissi City, Dantooine, on June 24 at 7:30 PM CST. Contact Chalowarr, Bosessk, or Caesar' for information and the waypoint.

Europe-FarStar:

• Ziso is hosting a stand up comedy event on June 26! Visit the city of Prometheus, Lok, at 8:00 PM BST (UK) to take part in the fun.
• On Friday, July 4, at 8:00 PM UK time, Mattman is hosting Quiz Night at the city of New Hope.

Europe-Infinity:

• The dark times begin on July 5 on Europe-Infinity. Join Jarrel Reafis and other Imperials as they raid a city to exact their revenge.

Naritus:

• Attend the Tribute to Star Wars on June 26 at 10:00 PM EST! Saralynne is throwing this server-wide event on Talus (4883 -1680) outside Rejuvenation.
• Saralynne is also hosting the Fall of Empire Day event on July 5 at 10:00 PM EST. Rebels, Imperials, and Neutrals are invited.

Starsider:

• Arrath and Shigeko are throwing a party at the Thirsty Twi'lek! Visit this guild hall northeast of Keren, Naboo (2252 3995) on June 27 at 9:00 PM EST for beverages, a petting zoo, and more.

Sunrunner:

• Holowood Galactic Studios plans to run Starport Crawls to entertain the crowd as everyone participates in the Empire Day festivities in Theed and Coronet. The Kick-off Jam begins on Thursday, June 26th at 7:00 pm PST, at Coronet Starport. Contact Lona or Nallu for details.

Meet new friends or catch up with old ones. Don't miss the social events of the year! See you there!

Create a Painting Contest
YOU choose the winners!

Vote in an official poll from June 23 to June 30 to select the two winners of the Create a Painting contest!

Many players sent in their artwork and screenshots to be considered for the top Rebel and Imperial themed paintings, and it's up to you to choose the best of the best.

Place your votes and the Rebel painting and Imperial painting with the most votes will be added to the game sometime after the poll closes.

Happy Anniversary, and thanks to everyone for your dedication and support!