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What made this game different from other Strategy [[RPG|RPGs]] of the time, such as ''[[Front Mission]]'' and ''[[Fire Emblem]]'', was a [[Real Time Strategy]] presentation, as well as its open endedness. One started out as a leader of a rebellion against an evil empire, who with the help of a seer named Warren tries to save, or conquer Xenobia. Depending on how one plays the game, one's reputation can have him be seen as evil... and he can create a kingdom far worse than the empire he toppled. On the opposite spectrum, he can also be seen as an example of pure good, and even go as far as to give up the throne to its rightful heir.

** While we're talking about ''Star Wars'' references... The ending song from the original ''Ogre Battle'' sounds a LOT like the Ewok Celebration song from the original version of ''Return of the Jedi'' (before it was changed in the Special Edition).

** In the remake of ''Tactics Ogre'' for PSP, an obscure Palace of the Dead class is described as, "Death eater: A dark mage, said to practice cannibalism. They serve one who must not be named." Where did that one come from...

* [[Squishy Wizard]]: Wizard units deal excessive amounts of damage, but tend to die easily.

** Depending on the game, in ''The Knight of Lodis'', they aren't entirely that good. ''[[The Same but More|Sirens]]'', on the other hand...