Star Wars Commander Gets Major New Update

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Disney and Lucasfilm on Thursday announced the latest update for mobile game Star Wars: Commander, introducing a new storyline and gameplay elements. The game launched in August and has already climbed the charts, with around 15 million downloads to date.

Called "Secret Alliances," the time-limited campaign--available right now--sees players fighting to secure the fate of the planet Er'Kit. The update also packs in new gameplay elements such as Starships, traps, and contraband.

Below is a roundup of the rewards you'll receive for completing the Secret Alliances campaign, courtesy of Disney. You can download Star Wars Commander today for free from iTunes or Google Play.

Universal

• Johhar Kessen Hero Unit: Former senator Kessen's custom sniper blaster, "Karina," deals extreme damage to soft targets. While he can out-range many static defenses, his ability to damage them is low.

Rebel

• A-Wing Starship Strike: The Rebel Alliance uses A-Wing starfighters to support ground forces. Their powerful weaponry employs an advanced targeting system, concentrating firepower to dispatch particle shields. (Requires Starship Command)
• HWK-290 Starship Strike: Originally manufactured without weapons, this HWK-290 freighter was outfitted to drop incendiary bombs. The bomb blast affects a moderate area, making it most effective against infantry, but also very capable for attacking enemy HQs.

Empire

• TIE Advanced Starship Strike: A newly developed advanced prototype of the TIE Starfighter line, these starships are equipped with a highly sophisticated target tracking system, making them extremely useful against shields. (Requires Starship Command)
• VT-49 Decimator Starship Strike: Receiving command of a VT-49 Decimator is considered an honor in the Imperial Navy. Used as a raiding vessel, this ship drops firebombs which burn a moderate area. It is most effective against infantry, but also very capable for attacking enemy HQs.

New Features:

• Contraband: A new currency called "Contraband" will be introduced with this build. Players will be able to unlock a new, powerful unit that can only be leveled up using this currency.
• Traps: Players will be able to place three new traps around their base as a defense mechanic. Traps will have to be 'reloaded' using currency once they have been used to defend a base in battle.