Satele Shan hasn't been confirmed, has she? She seems like a pretty odd choice, given that she really hasn't even had any canonical appearances yet. I would thing that since this is Epic, most of the characters will be iconic, or at least recognizable!

My guess for the Old Rep would be Revan, Exile, Ulic, or Nomi (most of whom fit the "second appearance" guideline. If it's a new character, I think Arca Jeth might fit the bill.

For Sith, my money is on Bane. Nihilus also seems like a solid guess, but with Darth Zannah coming out in R&R, I bet they will be priced for Epic format together.

For the "3 faction guy," I'd think Sidious would be the frontrunner (leaving the "real" Imperial spot open for Vader or Starkiller). Although I really like the idea of Vergere (and she's tough to make accurately at a reasonable prince!) we have to remember that these pieces are designed to be PLAYED, and spending over 100 points on a character who doesn't really seem to dish out much damage (at least not if she's accurately depicted) doesn't seem like a good bet (unless she's designed as the ultimate "buff" character). I could also see "Anakin Skywalker, the Chosen One" as an outside shot (Republic, Imperial, Sith).

With the Republic getting 2 pieces, Anakin, Kenobi, Yoda, and Mace seem like a good starting list, but I wouldn't be surprised if we only get one of them, with the other as a new surprise figure (although I'm not sure who it would be). Myself, I'd love to see to Kenobi and Anakin, both priced at 100. I mean, other than possibly Han/Chewie, is there any more iconic fighting pair in Star Wars history? They are the very definition of "Epic dynamic duo"!

In terms of Seps, I feel like Dooku is the only real option (perhaps finally a Dooku with a CE?), unless the designers get very creative (for example, a Grievous with reinforcements/reserves that bring in a constant flow of battle droids). I suppose Darth Maul or Even Savage Oppress is also a possibility.

For Vong, my bet is on Shimmra. Although Onimi is also a strong contender, he fits into the same category as Vergere, where he might not have sufficient damage output for something like Epic. On the other hand, I guess both of them are scheming and manipulative enough that maybe they don't NEED their own damage!

I would bet cashy money than the Mandalorian piece will have either "Mandalore" or "Fett" in it's name. :) Kal Skirata and Pre Vizsla would also both be possibilities, but I don't know that either has really earned a spot in the high level of what we're both talking about. Both are capable combatants, but generally rely on followers.

What have I missed?

In terms of Rebels, Luke is the iconic figure, although there's also a good argument for Kenobi or Starkiller. For NR, another 100+ Luke seems excessive, so I'd suspect a different Jedi Master (Mara Jade or Seba Sabatyne top my list).

For Fringe, I don't even know where to start, except that since all of these are going to be high-defense uninques, I'd see maybe "Boba Fett, Ultimate Bounty Hunter" or "Cad Bane, Ultimate Bounty Hunter." Although Boba seems a little more likely given his iconic status in the universe (and the fact that the V-Sets, so far, aren't bursting with love for the animated series), Cad would fill the "2nd appearance" quota.

Old Rep: Revan, Exile, Nomi Sunrider, Ulic Qel-Droma, Arca Jeth
Sith: Darth Bane, Darth Nihilus
Republic (x2): Anakin, Obi-Wan, Mace Windu, Yoda
Separatist: Count Dooku, Darth Maul, Savage Oppress
Rebel: Luke, Obi-Wan, Starkiller
Imperial: Vader, Vader's Apprentice
New Republic: Mara Jade, Saba Sebatyne
Fringe: Boba Fett, Cad Bane
Mando: a Mandalore or Fett
Vong: Shimmra, Onimi
Tri-Faction: Sidious, Vergere, Anakin Skywalker, the Chosen One

Although at a much lower power level (high 30s), we came up with something similar for The New Lost Twenty:

Vergere
Faction: Fringe
Cost: 39
Hit Points: 90
Defense: 19
Attack: 0
Damage: 0

Unique
Betrayal (On an attack roll of natural 1 against this character, the attacker joins this character's squad until the end of the skirmish)
Dark Master (At the start of the skirmish, choose a Unique allied character. That character may spend Vergere’s Force points as if they were its own.)

Force 3, Force Renewal 1
Force Alter (Force 1: range 6; any 1 enemy rerolls its last attack)
Force Cloak (Force 2, replaces turn: For the rest of the skirmish, this character gains Cloaked)
Force Heal 30 (Force 2, replaces attacks: touch; remove 30 damage from a living character)
Force Stun (Force 1, usable only on this character's turn: range 6; target living enemy is considered activated this round; save 11)

Commander Effect:
Each wounded Unique ally with a Force rating within 6 squares gets +4 Attack against adjacent enemies.

my NR speculation would definitely be Seba. I mean, Luke basically made her Grand Master since he had to go away and she would be able to be quite powerful too.... A long shot would Be Mara Jade or mAYbe a Kyp....

Nice that does fit her quite well. Ah now how to make it worth 60 more points Haha. I do hope this gets made one day.

It's not worth 60, but earlier drafts had Pawn of the Dark Side and Master of the Force. Give her maybe FR2, MotF3, Pawn of the Dark Side, multiple heal options, Essence of Life, better stats, and maybe a commander effect that has a damage buff and I think you're getting close...

Interesting...hmmmmmm...

I'm sure that if our epic tastes are nor satisfied with this Epic set, it will be folloed with Epic Set 2

OK when it was said that one of the characters could be in any one of three factions, were they saying that such a character is already on three factions, such as Palpatine or someone new?

I know of the characters. Rebel and Sith. so cannot comment on these.

As for the others

OR Nomi Sunrider, Master Thon or Satele Shan are most likely as they were the most powerful characters at some point. Others like Arca Jeff were powerful but not to the same degree as the ones I have mentioned. Others that became very powerful like Revan did not do so until they became Sith. So should not really be Epic old republic.

Sith ----Pass as I already know who it is.

Separatists. Well from my point of view it can only be Sidious or Tyranus

Republic. Only Yoda really as he was more than Mace and Anikin did not reach hes potential until he became Vader. If we get more than one Republic I think the other will be one of the ones I mention.

Rebel----Pass as I already know who it is.

Imperial. Emperor, Emperor Reborn, or Vader. A slight possibility it could be Thrawn, he was powerful in a different sort of way. Somehow i doubt it though.

NR. Luke not sure it can be anyone else.

Yuzzhan Vong. Overlord Shimrra or the Warmaster, again not sure it can be anyone else.

Mando's Do not know enough to say one way or the other. I think though it will be one of the unique ones we already have.

Fringe. Well fringe is perhaps the hardest to think off as it can be anyone from any time line. Boba Fett I think will be one, not because I personally think he was powerful but because he is a fan favorite. Though not a favorite of mine.

where can we find this spoiled info?

I totally agree. We can talk more about it when the names are released in the forums, but the Rebel one is all wrong!

Roy