I wouldn't count on it Kathras.
I'm an old SWG vet also, and imho, any alpha class will ruin a game at the end of the day. They *have* to be a normal, same as any other class for the sakes of game balance. And theres clearly going to be a PvP element in this game from the way its looking.
Bear in minde also, its set in the Old Republic era, with tens of thousands of Jedi and Sith running around.