Ok everyone!  I don't have time to write this so I'm going to have everyone here do it instead.  Post what you know is true about FirstStrike.  If it is indeed accurate then I'll move it up into this post here as part of the official "Things you should know about FS".  I also am keen to see what we've actually promised (or have appeared to promise) to you the fans, and this would be a great way of identifying what information is publicly available and what confusion there may be out there.

I'll be cleaning this thread regularly so don't be shocked if your post gets wiped.  And if certain things don't make it up here then it means your info was innaccurate **queue spooky questioning suspicious music to make people think about what we could be planning**.

Anyway, here's the Categories.  I'll expand them out as appropriate so feel free to create a new one if your Q/A doesn't fit into the current ones.  Extra points for making me laugh though we do want real responses primarily

THE FAQ!!!

Characters/Weapons:
Q. Will there be Jedi/lightsabers/force powers in the mod?
A. No. Jedi were very rare at the time of the mod, as they had been wiped out by the Emperor and Darth Vader, and none will make an appearance in this mod.

Q. Will Luke, Vader, Han Solo, etc be in it?
A. Due to copyright issues no specific characters can be used. However, expect to see some Wookies.

Vehicles:

Maps/Locations:
Q. What time does the mod take place?
A. The mod takes place during Episodes 4-6 (The original ones). No Clone Wars stuff will be included yet, although a clone wars mod might (no promises) be made in the future.

Q. Will there be space battles?
A. Yes, there will be space battles in the mod.

Q. Will the Battle of Hoth be in it?
A. Yes, all major battles from the original films will be included, along with some that didn't appear in the films.

Features:
Q. I have ideas I want to contribute.
A. Head over to the "wants list" forum and post your idea. Try to explain it as well as possible. Please try to give ideas that would be possible to put into the BF2142 engine. For example, controlling six people at once is never going to be possible. Getting rid of gravity is, though. If you aren't sure, just ask.

Q. Will this mod be ranked?
A. Mods can't be ranked in the Battlefield Series.  We are working on our own crazy features/ideas though.  No details unless we get something working unfortunately

Other:
Q. When will the mod be released?
A. We're shooting for a release some time here in 2007.  Oh goodness, I don't want to see another year go by without anything being released.  -Woody

Q. I want to join the team. How?
A. Use the recruitment form on the website, or apply in the recruitment forum here.

Q. I want to be a beta tester.
A. The mod team will pick the beta testers from members of the community. Asking to be one lessens your chances. Making mature, intelligent posts and contributing ideas helps. Having a high post count doesn't

Random Rumoured FirstStrike Facts:

-First releases will focus on the established first Trilogy (Episodes IV through VI). 
-All common combat weapons carried by the Empire and the Rebels are present.
-ATATs WILL be included and can be piloted.
-Echo Base/Hoth will be in either the first or second release

Fear the Woodzilla