If you have no surviving characters in a faction and would like to switch, you can. Some people have done it already even though it's early in the timeline. (cough cough @Raydo) However, I would recommend not switching factions all the time. You'll probably want to stay in your original one for a month or two.Thank you guys, I was initially considering Republic and Border Alliance but now you've mentioned the rule about other characters and being closed off to Jedi later I might have to look into Indie. Hmmmm difficult choice. That would explain why they're quite thin on the ground.
What if a character played out to the point of death, would I be able to start afresh in a different faction with no other affiliations?
Or is the rule I can have Indie and go one of the main factions later?
Should I make a noble sacrifice and never be a Jedi...
There is no restriction. People are allowed to switch whenever they want. Though faction loyalty does help.If you have no surviving characters in a faction and would like to switch, you can. Some people have done it already even though it's early in the timeline. (cough cough @Raydo) However, I would recommend not switching factions all the time. You'll probably want to stay in your original one for a month or two.
(I may have spelled this wrong....Eli don't kill me)