I use comhem as well and I've had lag and disconnects when I'm playing SWTOR, but not outside of it. I do think its something with my hardware somewhere though

The KOTOR comic is just brilliant, got all the issues and read em every now and then, gives some nice background info on some other lore relevant characters aswell!

Hands down, the Sith'ari

Darth Vader/Anakin and Darth Bane is the "chosen ones" as of what I can think of.. latter one being the more important one IMO. Lore wise, going chronologically, I doubt the times the movies were set in, would be the same if it wasnt for Bane..

Drew Karpyshyn, awesome author imho, I've really enjoyed reading through his books, Darth Bane Triology, Mass Effect Triology and the Revan book, all were a great read... I really reccomend the Darth Bane books..