Remember when BioWare introduced Ord Mantell, a planet plagued with civil war between the Republic military and Separatist guerillas? Well, writer Rebecca Harwick has written a detailed blog entry outlining how the writing team created the vision for the war-ravaged planet.

The main theme of the blog entry is that the planet went through numerous changes to reach its current state. The team "had to consider the needs of the individual class stories and the needs of the game as a whole" while designing Ord Mantell, which ultimately led to the creation of a planet that is home to a unique blend of Republic and underworld influence.

Harwick also discusses which story elements did and didn't work, and how member of the writing team pitched numerous quests for players to enjoy. As the team runs through Ord Mantell today, they continue to get feedback and make changes as necessary, so the writing process is never fully complete.

Speaking of writing, the fifth issue of the Threat of Peace Web comic is now available. It focuses on the Outer Rim just after the Treaty of Coruscant has been signed and involves the maverick bounty hunter Braden.