Coruscant, the capital of the Republic, is an important planet for both Star Wars fans and the franchise's history. Penny Arcade Expo attendees got the chance to see a special sneak peek of the world as it appears in Star Wars: The Old Republic, and that video is now available in high quality on the game's official Web site.

The HoloNet has also been updated with Coruscant's history, as well as screenshots of the planet. The page provides details on the sacking of Coruscant by the Sith and the treaty that brought an end to the Great Galactic War, which has forced the Senate "to make difficult decisions on prioritizing the Republic’s resources."

In case you missed it, the sacking of Coruscant was shown in the "Deceived" cinematic trailer that BioWare released in June. Even if you've already seen it, the impressive video is worth watching again.