The BioWare team has announced the next playable class in Star Wars: The Old Republic, and it's the Trooper! You'll be able to put on your armor and become a member of the Republic's finest with a heavy blaster rifle by your side. And if you partner up with a Jedi, you'll be a force to be reckoned with.

While you wait to get the chance to play as a Trooper, you can decorate your desktop with these new wallpapers featuring the class. You can also read more about the Trooper in this GameSpot interview with Principal Lead Writer Daniel Erickson and Lead Combat Designer Damion Schubert.

Also, don't forget to check out the sixth issue of the Threat of Peace Web comic, which was just released today.