BioWare and LucasArts announce Star Wars: The Old Republic: Galactic Strongholds, a new expansion that will bring player housing to the free-to-play Star Wars MMORPG beginning with early access on June 24th followed by general admission in August. Here's word on the add on and their enticements to pony up for a subscription before then:

In Galactic Strongholds, players can live on multiple planets and customize their prestigious apartments. Players can live in the heart of their faction’s capital world, live in style among the high-rollers of Nar Shaddaa, or even both by owning multiple Strongholds. Hundreds of unique decorations will be available for players to express their own personal style, as well as to boost their Prestige score to compete for top ranking in the Stronghold Directory. Friends can be invited and transported to a player’s Stronghold from any in-game location to socialize. At official launch, Guilds will also be able to launch powerful Guild Flagships where members can meet, plan, and strategize for their next adventure.

Subscribers as of April 2nd will receive:

• 500 Bonus Cartel Coins

Subscribers as of May 4th will receive:

• 1,000 Bonus Cartel Coins

Subscribers as of May 11th will receive:

• Early Access to Galactic Strongholds on June 24
• Luxurious Nar Shaddaa Stronghold with three additional rooms unlocked (Value: 1,500,000 Credits)
• Stronghold Label: “Galactic Stronghold”
• Character Title: “The Illustrious”

Subscribers beginning June 24th will receive:

• Early Access to Galactic Strongholds on June 24
• Luxurious Nar Shaddaa Stronghold Unlocked (Value: 250,000 Credits)
• Stronghold Label: “Galactic Stronghold”
• Character Title: “The Illustrious”

Preferred Status Players beginning July 29 will receive:

• Early Access to Galactic Strongholds on July 29
• Stronghold Label: “Galactic Stronghold”
• Character Title: “The Illustrious”