Welcome to the StarForge RP Lore & Timeline Hub β a curated chronological guide to the Star Wars: The Old Republic (SWTOR) era.
This resource spans from the Great Galactic War and the Treaty of Coruscant (3653 BBY) through modern expansions including Legacy of the Sith.
It supports:
β’ Character creation
β’ Faction positioning
β’ Long-form roleplay continuity
β’ Narrative grounding in established SWTOR canon
Whether you are developing a Jedi, Sith, Mandalorian, or independent operative, this guide provides a structured chronological foundation.
The SWTOR era begins in the aftermath of the Treaty of Coruscant (3653 BBY), which ended the Great Galactic War between the Galactic Republic and the Sith Empire.
However, peace proves fragile.
The galaxy enters an era defined by:
β’ Political maneuvering
β’ Espionage and proxy conflict
β’ Ideological fracture
β’ Renewed large-scale war
The Jedi Order, devastated by war, withdraws to Tython to rebuild.
The Sith Empire, emerging from centuries in the Unknown Regions, consolidates power while internal rivalries simmer.
Meanwhile:
β’ Mandalorian clans pursue honor and contract warfare
β’ Criminal syndicates exploit instability
β’ Corporate megastructures profit from galactic tension
β’ Force cults and extremist sects operate in shadow
In this age of transformation, personal decisions can reshape entire sectors.
π°οΈ Pre-SWTOR Era (3681β3641 BBY)
π 3681 BBY | 28 BTC
The Sith Empire re-emerges, triggering the Great Galactic War.
π 3653 BBY | 0 BTC / 0 ATC
The Sacking of Coruscant forces the Republic to sign the Treaty of Coruscant.
Cold War begins.
π 3653β3641 BBY | 0β12 ATC
Armistice deteriorates. Open warfare resumes.
π SWTOR Launch Era (v1.0)
π ~3643β3641 BBY | ~10β12 ATC
Class origin stories unfold during the final Cold War years.
π Rise of the Hutt Cartel (v2.0)
π ~3638 BBY | ~15 ATC
The Hutt Cartel attempts to seize Makeb.
πΆοΈ Shadow of Revan (v3.0)
π ~3637 BBY | ~16 ATC
Revanβs campaign across Rishi, Yavin IV, and Manaan.
π ~3636 BBY | ~17 ATC
Ziost devastated by the Sith Emperor.
ποΈ Knights of the Fallen Empire (v4.0)
π ~3636 BBY | ~17 ATC
Outlander captured by the Eternal Empire.
π ~3631 BBY | ~22 ATC
Outlander awakens after five years; Alliance forms.
π Knights of the Eternal Throne (v5.0)
π ~3629 BBY | ~24 ATC
Eternal Throne reclaimed.
π ~3628 BBY | ~25 ATC
Nathema Conspiracy revealed.
βοΈ Onslaught (v6.0)
π ~3627β3626 BBY | ~26β27 ATC
Open war resumes. Ossus, Onderon, Mek-Sha, Corellia.
𧬠Legacy of the Sith (v7.0)
π ~3625 BBY | ~28 ATC
Darth Malgus resurfaces.
π ~3624β3621 BBY | ~29β32 ATC
Ruhnuk conflict. Hidden Chain operations expand.
BioWare provides anchor dates for major events but does not publish a strict year-by-year calendar for all post-launch content.
Therefore:
β’ Major expansion dates reflect canon anchors.
β’ Interstitial dates are approximations.
β’ RP dating (BTC / ATC) supports narrative consistency.
This timeline distinguishes between:
Canon: Confirmed in-game or developer-supported events.
Roleplay Interpretation: Community-adopted extrapolations for continuity clarity.
Community roleplay centers approximately on:
3630β3620 BBY
This period spans:
β’ PostβEternal Empire stabilization
β’ Hidden Chain emergence
β’ Legacy of the Sith developments
This is a narrative baseline β not a restriction.
Galactic Republic
Senate-led democracy supported by a rebuilding Jedi Order.
Sith Empire
Dark Councilβgoverned autocracy defined by ambition and rivalry.
Eternal Empire (Legacy Impact)
Though no longer sovereign, its destabilizing legacy persists.
π¦ Republic-Aligned
Coruscant β’ Tython β’ Ord Mantell β’ Ossus
π₯ Imperial-Aligned
Dromund Kaas β’ Korriban
π¨ Active War Zones
Balmorra β’ Corellia β’ Dantooine β’ Hoth β’ Ilum β’ Manaan β’ Onderon β’ Ruhnuk β’ Taris β’ Yavin IV
π© Neutral / Independent
Alderaan β’ Copero β’ Iokath β’ Makeb β’ Nar Shaddaa β’ Odessen β’ Rishi β’ Tatooine β’ Voss β’ Ziost β’ Mek-Sha β’ Zakuul
These worlds support:
β’ Political intrigue
β’ Archaeological discovery
β’ Force-centered storytelling
β’ Corporate exploitation arcs
β’ Smuggling & underworld RP
𧬠Character Creation Tips
β’ Define backstory and culture
β’ Align faction with narrative goals
β’ Observe institutional limits appropriate to rank
π RP Etiquette
β’ Use /e or /me for immersive narration
β’ Establish consent for sensitive themes
β’ Keep OOC communication respectful
π€ Collaborative Storytelling
β’ Anchor scenes in established SWTOR environments
β’ Maintain shared continuity
β’ Avoid narrative centrality that overrides group play