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Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ is set during a unique time period in the galaxy’s history. Decades of war concluded with the Sith Empire sacking the Republic’s capital planet, Coruscant, and forcing Republic Senators and the Jedi Council to agree to a painful peace treaty.

In the years following the treaty, the Jedi Council tasked Master Gnost-Dural, Keeper of the Jedi Archives, with re-examining the galaxy’s history in light of recent events. In his insightful reports, Master Gnost-Dural established a new galactic timeline that became an educational reference for years to come… the very same years in which Star Wars: The Old Republic takes place.

In his first entry, Master Gnost-Dural recounts the events immediately prior to the signing of the Treaty of Coruscant – the turning point in the Republic’s recent history.

You can read Master Gnost-Dural’s recount’s here and see the video here.

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BTC circa: 32,800 | Force "discovered" on Tython
Philosphers and Scientists from several star systems gathered on Tython to share mystical knowledge. The force was discovered.

BTC circa 22,130 | The Jedi Order is established
Peace-minded scholars and monks who survived the explosive war on Tython relocated and established the Jedi Order.

BTC circa 22,100 | The Force War on Tython
Several Tythonian scholars began using their knowledge of the force to pursue power. A conflict ensured which destroyed Tython.

BTC circa 21,400 | Founding of the Republic
The development of the Hyperdrive expanded the known galaxy, to keep order, several star systems formed a democratic alliance.

BTC circa 21, 300 | The Jedi join the Republic
Though much remains unknown, sometime during this period, the Jedi Order swore loyalty to the Republic

BTC circa 3,347 | The 2nd Great Jedi Schism
When a small group of Jedi discovered greater power was available from the force, a conflict arose and many Jedi were exiled.

BTC circa 3,247 | The first dark Sith Lords on Korriban
Exiled Dark Jedi landed on Korriban and became rulers of the native Sith. They began expanding their empire.

BTC circa 1,347 | The Great Hyperspace War
In a massive war, the Sith sought to destroy The Republic and kill the Jedi. Defeated, only a small number of Sith survived.

BTC circa 1,251 | Resurrection of The Sith Empire
After fleeing into deep space, the remnants of The Sith Empire began rebuilding their civilization and plotting revenge.

BTC circa 347 | The Exar Kun War
Corrupted by the spirit of an Ancient Sith, Jedi Knight Exar Kun sought to kill or corrupt every Jedi in the Galaxy.

BTC circa 311 | Mandalorian blockade is broken
Succeeding where the Jedi had failed, a smuggler convoy broke the Mandalorian blockade and restored The Republic's trade route.

BTC circa 303 | The Jedi Civil War
A fallen Jedi Knight named Revan redeemed himself by defeating Darth Malak in his efforts to take control of the galaxy.

BTC circa 103 | Peace for The Republic
Two centuries of peace and prosperity allowed The Republic to make progress in political stability and technological advances.

BTC circa 28 | Onslaught of the Sith Empire
After a millenium in exile, the Sith Empire launched a surprise attack against the Jedi and The Republic.

BTC circa 18 | The Battle of Bothawui
Bold strategy and heroic sacrifice halted the Sith Empire's advances and restored Republic hopes during a legendary battle.

BTC circa 14 | The Empire changes strategy
Frustrated by a series of Republic military victories, Imperial Intelligence adopted new tactics to force an end to the war.

BTC circa 8 | The return of the Mandalorians
A new Mandalorian Army materialized in alliance with the Sith Empire and blockaded The Republic's most critical trade route.

ATC circa O | The Treaty of Coruscant
After decades of War, The Sith Empire sacked Coruscant and forced The Republic into a painful peace treaty.