Set a decade after the Treaty of Coruscant (signed in 3653 BBY), Star Wars: The Old Republic unfolds during an uneasy truce between the Galactic Republic and the resurgent Sith Empire. Though open warfare has paused, the scars of the Sacking of Coruscant run deep. Proxy wars, espionage, and political subterfuge simmer across the stars.

The Jedi Order, reeling from betrayal and exile to Tython, seeks to reconnect with the Force and redefine its role in a galaxy that no longer sees them as unshakable protectors. Meanwhile, Sith Lords, emboldened by their brutal resurgence, battle each other as much as the Republic—driven by ambition, ideology, and ancient vendettas.

Beyond the central conflict, fractured worlds, emerging powers, and neutral factions—from mercenaries and smugglers to Mandalorians and Hutts—seize opportunities to shift the balance in their favor. The Force itself feels turbulent, as if the galaxy teeters on the edge of something greater… or more devastating.

In this age of tension and transformation, every character’s choices matter. Heroes, villains, and those who walk the line will find opportunities to shape the fate of worlds.
Will you uphold peace, ignite war, or carve out your own legacy in the shadows between empires?

📅 Timeline Reference:

• BBY: Before the Battle of Yavin

• BTC: Before the Treaty of Coruscant

• ATC: After the Treaty of Coruscant
  
  

🕰️ Pre-SWTOR Era:  Covers lore from 3681–3643 BBY; not tied to a specific game release

• • 📆 3681 BBY | 28 BTC

    • The Sith Empire returns from deep space, launching the Great Galactic War against the Republic. 

  • 📆 3653 BBY | 0 BTC / 0 ATC

    • The Sacking of Coruscant forces the Republic to sign the Treaty of Coruscant. 

    • The Great War ends; the Cold War begins.

  • 📆 3653-3643 BBY | 0-10 ATC

    • The Cold War era. Jedi exile to Tython. Sith consolidate power on Dromund Kaas. 

    • Proxy wars, espionage, and shifting alliances set the stage for SWTOR. 

🚀 SWTOR Launch Era (v1.0):  Released December 20, 2011

• • 📆 3643 BBY | 10 ATC

    • The Origin Stories begin — each class embarks on their personal journey (Act I).

  • 📆 3642 BBY | 11 ATC

    • Class stories deepen as galactic tensions rise (Act II).

  • 📆 3641 BBY | 12 ATC

    • Class narratives reach their climactic finales (Act III).

  • 📆 3640 BBY | 13 ATC

    • The Battle of Ilum ignites over control of Adegan crystals.

  • 📆 3639 BBY | 14 ATC

    • Galaxy-wide crises erupt:

      • Rakghoul plague spreads on Kaon.

      • Lost Island incident unfolds.

      • Black Hole conflict destabilizes Corellia.

      • Section X emerges on Belsavis.
        
        

🐉 Rise of the Hutt Cartel (v2.0):  Expansion released April 14, 2013

• • 📆 3638 BBY | 15 ATC

    • The Hutt Cartel launches an invasion of Makeb to assert galactic dominance.

    • The Czerka Corporation resurfaces with dangerous biotechnological experiments on CZ-198.

    • The Dread Masters make their final stand on Oricon and are ultimately defeated.
      
      

🕶️ Shadow of Revan (v3.0):  Expansion released December 9, 2014

• • 📆 3637 BBY | 16 ATC

    • Revan re-emerges, driving campaigns across Manaan, Rishi, and Yavin IV.

  • 📆 3636 BBY | 17 ATC

    • The Sith Emperor devastates Ziost, revealing his terrifying power.
      
      

👁️ Knights of the Fallen Empire (v4.0):  Expansion released October 27, 2015

• • 📆 3636 BBY | 17 ATC

    • The Outlander is captured and frozen in carbonite. 

    • The Eternal Empire rises under Emperor Arcann.

  • 📆 3631 BBY | 22 ATC

    • The Outlander awakens after five years and begins forming the Alliance to oppose Zakuul.
      
      

👑 Knights of the Eternal Throne (v5.0):  Expansion released December 2, 2016

• • 📆 3630 BBY | 23 ATC

    • The Eternal Throne is reclaimed. The Alliance becomes a dominant power in the galaxy.

  • 📆 3629 BBY | 24 ATC

    • War reignites on Iokath.

    • The Alliance confronts internal betrayal on Umbara.

    • External threats rise from the Chiss Ascendancy on Copero.

  • 📆 3628 BBY | 25 ATC

    • The Nathema Conspiracy is exposed. A new Jedi crisis emerges on Ossus.
      
      

⚔️ Onslaught (v6.0):  Expansion released October 22, 2019

• • 📆 3627 BBY | 26 ATC

    • War resumes between the Republic and the Sith Empire on Onderon and Mek-Sha.

    • The assault on Corellia (Objective Meridian) escalates the galactic conflict.

  • 📆 3626 BBY | 27 ATC

    • The Hidden Chain begins secretive operations, laying groundwork for destabilization across both Republic and Empire.

    • “Echoes of Oblivion” explores deeper mysteries of the Force following the fall of the Eternal Empire.  

    • “The Secrets of the Enclave” flashpoint reveals ancient Jedi lore on Dantooine.

    • Tensions among Mandalorian clans intensify.
      
      

🧬 Legacy of the Sith (v7.0):  Expansion released February 15, 2022

• • 📆 3625 BBY | 28 ATC

    • Darth Malgus resurfaces, driven by a mysterious agenda centered on ancient Force experiments tied to Darth Nul.

    • Explorations begin at the Ruins of Nul.

    • Republic and Empire forces return to Manaan.

    • New conflict erupts on Ruhnuk.

  • 📆 3624 BBY | 29 ATC

    • “Showdown on Ruhnuk” intensifies the war.

  • 📆 3623 BBY | 30 ATC

    • “Old Wounds” leads players back to Voss.

    • “Chains in the Dark” unveils the Hidden Chain on Ord Mantell.

  • 📆 3622 BBY | 31 ATC

    • “Desperate Defiance” unfolds on Hutta as the Hidden Chain escalates operations.

    • “Galactic Threads” heightens cross-faction intrigue, with growing political and ideological rifts—particularly involving Sa’har and emerging subfactional tensions.

    • “Master’s Enigma” introduces a mysterious new threat on Ord Mantell.

🌐 Galactic Powers:

• • 🟦 Galactic Republic – Bureaucratic Senate, fractured Jedi Order, defenders of democracy.

  • 🟥 Sith Empire – Dark Council rivalries, martial tradition, power through fear and strength.

  • 🟨 Eternal Empire – Valkorion’s rule, Zakuulan dominance, civil war between Arcann and Vaylin.
    
    

🧩 Subfactions & Groups:

• • 🧘 Jedi Order – Enclaves, spiritual trials, ancient Force philosophies.

  • 🔥 Sith Order – Bloodline conflicts, rival ideologies, pursuit of power.

  • 🛡️ Mandalorians – Clans Ordo, Vizsla, Lok; honor, conquest, and ancestral codes.

  • 💀 Syndicates – The Exchange, Black Sun; masters of crime, control, and underworld politics.

  • 🏢 Corporate Powers – Czerka Corporation, biotech arms races, ruthless profiteering.

  • 🕯️ Cult Movements – Order of Zildrog, Cult of the Emperor, the Hidden Chain; dark rituals and Force fanaticism.

🟦 Republic-Aligned Worlds:

• • 🏛️ Coruscant – High-stakes Senate politics, Jedi enclave diplomacy, and a seething criminal underworld hidden beneath the city-planet’s gleaming surface. Ideal for political intrigue, undercover ops, and street-level RP. 

  • 🧘 Tython –Sacred home of the Jedi Temple. Ancient ruins, Force echoes, and spiritual trials shape the path of initiates, masters, and seekers of balance. Perfect for mentorship arcs, mystery, and inner conflict. 

  • 💣 Ord Mantell – A Republic-aligned world torn by separatist rebellion. Expect front-line troops, black-market arms dealers, and constant instability. Great for military RP, espionage, and warzone storytelling.
    
    

🟥 Imperial-Aligned Worlds:

• • 🏛️ Dromund Kaas – Seat of Imperial power. Dark Council machinations, a suffocating surveillance state, and jungle-shrouded cults define this brooding capital. Sith apprentices and agents alike claw for power under constant scrutiny. 

  • 🗿 Korriban – Cradle of Sith legacy. Its tomb-littered valleys echo with blood-soaked trials, Force specters, and ruthless rivalries. A proving ground where only the most brutal acolytes survive the path to Sith ascension. 

🟨 Contested & Hot War Zones:

• • ⚙️ Balmorra – Republic resistance clashes with Imperial industry. Expect active warzones, factory sabotage, and corporate espionage. Great for military operatives, saboteurs, and power struggles in a polluted landscape. 

  • 🧊 Belsavis – Beneath the icy surface lie ancient Rakata vaults, alien super-prisons, and Force-warped anomalies. Ideal for escapees, jailers, archeologists, or Force-centric mystery arcs.

  • 🏙️ Corellia – A vital trade hub in chaos. Urban warfare, orbital conflict, and resistance uprisings tear the cityscape apart. Perfect for ground assaults, smuggler networks, and high-stakes missions.

  • 🌾 Dantooine – A quiet agricultural world with hidden Jedi secrets and old ruins beneath rolling fields. Excellent for pastoral, introspective RP or mystery-driven exploration.

  • ❄️ Hoth – Wrecked starships lie buried in the ice. Salvagers, mercs, and opportunists scour the frozen wastes amid skirmishes and survival challenges.

  • 💎 Ilum – A sacred Jedi-Sith battleground over Adegan crystals. The Force resonates through its snowy cliffs, making it ideal for epic war RP and spiritual conflict.

  • 🌊 Manaan – A diplomatic tinderbox submerged in tension. Republic and Sith factions vie for influence among the Selkath, with underwater intrigue and cartel entanglements always in play.

  • 👑 Onderon – Royal courts and jungle borders simmer with tension. Republic loyalty, Imperial sabotage, and dynastic politics collide in a struggle of tradition versus technology.

  • 🪓 Ruhnuk – A rugged Mandalorian world of clan trials, arena combat, and feral beasts. Dominated by tribal politics and raw physical strength—perfect for honor-bound or survival RP.

  • ☣️ Taris – Ruined cities and toxic overgrowth conceal rakghoul outbreaks and pirate activity. A survival-horror setting perfect for scavengers, engineers, and those desperate to rebuild.

  • 🌑 Yavin IV – Dark temples and jungle ruins pulse with primal Force energy. Revanites, seekers, and relic hunters alike are drawn to its mystical unrest.

⚖️ Neutral & Independent Worlds:

• • 👑 Alderaan – Royal intrigue, noble house rivalries, assassins in the court, and ancient traditions clashing with modern ideologies. Ideal for political RP, betrayal plots, and aristocratic drama. 

  • 🧊 Copero – The heart of Chiss Ascendancy operations. Expect military precision, covert missions, family honor disputes, and high-stakes diplomacy. Great for stealth or disciplined RP. 

  • 🐍 Hutta – Toxic swamps and corrupt Hutt politics define this cartel-run cesspool. Mercenaries, slavers, and shady brokers make their fortunes in the shadows of sleaze. 

  • 🧠 Iokath – An ancient world of AI rebellion and philosophical conflict. Explore superweapons, post-organic creators, and debates on identity, purpose, and control. Great for deep sci-fi RP. 

  • 🌋 Makeb – A crumbling paradise of corporate elites and Hutt warlords. Earthquakes, sabotage, and seismic instability make this a ticking time bomb for disaster-driven narratives. 

  • 🎲 Nar Shaddaa – The galaxy’s criminal playground. Gang wars, spice dens, glittering casinos, and slicer dens create a neon-soaked backdrop for crime, corruption, and underworld diplomacy. 

  • 🕯️ Nathema – A dead world steeped in Force-null horror. Ideal for dark rituals, corrupted Force experiments, or unraveling the legacy of Vitiate’s nihilism. 

  • 🌀 Odessen – A neutral sanctuary for Force-users, rogues, and dissidents. Balances diplomacy, espionage, and the constant tension of factional coexistence. 

  • 🏝️ Rishi – Tropical strongholds, pirate enclaves, and salvaged tech await. Smugglers, merc crews, and raiders navigate ever-shifting allegiances in the lawless archipelago. 

  • 🏜️ Tatooine – Endless dunes hide ancient secrets and local justice. Krayt dragon legends, Tusken rites, and Hutt muscle dominate this harsh frontier. 

  • 🔮 Voss – A land of prophecy and cultural complexity. Voss Mystics, offworld diplomats, and tense factional visitors navigate sacred visions and misunderstandings. 

  • 🧟 Ziost – A ruined Sith world haunted by the echoes of Vitiate’s devastation. Force-corrupted zones, broken architecture, and cult remnants linger in the ashes. 

🧬 Character Creation Tips:

• • Define backstory, cultural background, moral alignment.

  • Choose species/faction to enrich your narrative.

📝 RP Etiquette & Best Practices:

• • Use /e and /me for narrative immersion.

  • Always establish consent for sensitive content.

  • Keep out-of-character chat separate and respectful.

🤝 Collaborative Storytelling:

• • Build alliances/rivalries via iconic settings.

  • Anchor scenes in SWTOR environments (e.g., Taris underworld).

  • Support others’ arcs while maintaining lore consistency.