Denon
We begin with the grey ecumenopolis of Denon. Situated in a strategically important hyperlane intersection, this is an important world to control in many campaigns.
The landing zone at Denon offers a number of paths to the main base, and provides ample space for heavy equipment to be landed.
The long, wide streets are excellent for walkers and speeders alike. Infantry can shelter between some buildings to keep them out of the line of fire.
Champala
Altogether a nicer planet than Denon, Champala is an oceanic world, home to the Changrian species. Its rapidly changing tides meant that the native coastal cities are adapted to being partially submerged for extended periods.
One of the coastal cities of Champala nestles below an eroded cliff face.
Repulsorlift vehicles are recommended for attacks on Champala and all oceanic worlds, though walkers and wheeled tanks can ford some of the shallow sand banks.
The base on Champala is set on massive concrete foundations with heavy drainage pipes to keep the worst of the tides away from the main structures.
New Alderaan
Far in the Outer Rim, New Alderaan is, as the name suggests, the homeworld of Alderaanians who escaped their planet's destruction. Much like Alderaan, it is a temperate world, though with strong seasonal variation.
A landing zone directly outside the main base, this should be held by defenders for as long as possible. It provides an excellent flaking route for attackers.
Deep in the mountains, this pass can be used to ambush attackers or flank round heavy defences.
AT-ATs emerge from the mist to assault the New Republic defensive line. The forest can provide cover for ambushing infantry.
Ord Biniir
A relatively unimportant world in the Outer Rim, Ord Biniir was covered in canyons and as a result, favoured by podracers.
The initial landing zone on Ord Biniir gives attackers a number of different canyons to choose from, some leading to the enemy base, some going to more hidden corners of the map.
The main base on Ord Biniir, built on one of the plateaus separating the winding canyons. Part of the rear base wall has collapsed, giving attackers an alternate route and providing defenders with a way to reinforce their ramp if necessary.
The main canyons surrounding the base. If turbolaser defences are present, heavy vehicles or anti-vehicle infantry are a must!
Well, that's all from me for a while. I have plenty more maps in the pipeline. Other big map changes in 1.2 include revamped structure positions in Galactic Conquest: now your ISDs can navigate those station defences! All space skirmish maps have been scaled up too, so starbases can no longer bombard each other as soon as the battle begins and ships can pathfind much more effectively.
Edited by Phoenix Rising, 05 December 2011 - 06:46 PM.
