How many times do we see a fist fight in SW?
I don't mind a Faction/Class that uses melee weapons but it has to be with a person you would expect to use one.
Here is a list of weapons that could work:
http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Melee_weapon
Make a Gamorrean Guard Faction and you could hack and slash your way through the level.
http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/File:...n_trio_btm.jpg
http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Gamorrean_Guard