I wish I could edit replies. *sigh* There's another factor, too, in this game vs., say, WoW. WoW never gave one options (though after Cata, boy did I want them when it came to the humans...). Here, we've got options, but, in a weird sort of way, the lack of ability to go "WTF!?" Republic side makes it seem like the Republic is as totalitarian as the Empire.