LucasArts and BioWare today announced Star Wars: The Old Republic, a new MMO in the Star Wars universe, with the action taking place thousands of years before the rise of Darth Vader, when war between the Old Republic and the Sith Empire divided the galaxy. Players can choose to play as Jedi, Sith, or a variety of other classic Star Wars roles. Check the press release for details and our gallery for the first batch of screens.