Timeline up to Present

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Timeline of the Great Galactic War

• Ancient History: The Pre-Republic and perhaps even Sith era is shrouded in mystery though what is known is that a species known as the Rakata a force sensitive race dominated the Galaxy before they declined into nothing. They left many relics including the Star Forge, a powerful Force-Technological device that aided Revan in his war.
• Great Hyperspace War: A major conflict that embroiled the galaxy in a war between the nascent Republic and the Sith Empire. It was the first real threat by the Sith in galactic Space and although it ended with their defeat it left deep scars across the galaxy and established many of the traditions of the Sith, which they adhere to, to this day. This takes place approximately 5000 BBY (Before the Battle of Yavin).
• The Rise and Fall of Revan: Approximately three hundred years prior to the Great Galactic War a Jedi rose to prominence and then fell to become the a Sith Lord, Darth Revan. Forged in battle his armies nearly conquered the Republic before he was defeated and then redeemed. He broke the Sith armies and destroyed the Star Forge that fueled his war machine before disappearing into Dark Space. There are many that still see Revan as a hero on both sides of the conflict, though with time his legend has faded.
• Rise of the Sith Empire: Having been exiled to the far reaches of the Galaxy the Sith that would become the Sith Emperor settled his people on Dromund Kaas, it would eventually become the capital of the Empire. From here the Sith Empire began plotting a revenge for their exile that would take centuries to see to fruition. In this time the Republic had forgotten about the Sith, though the Jedi still remembered. This was a time of relative peace for both major factions.
• Battle of Korriban: In the year 3681 BBY the Sith Empire roused their warmachine and invaded Republic space, specifically the Tingel Arm region. The surprise strike decimated the Republic forces who were will-prepared for the strike but it was all a feint to draw Republic forces from the true objective, Korriban. Darth Marr took command of the fleets that invaded the Tingel arm to buy time for Imperial forces to seize Korriban led by Darth Malgus and his master, who did not survive the conflict. This victory was so decisive that the Republic was unaware of the loss for several weeks. If not for Master Satele Shan, the Jedi may not have known at all that Korriban was lost, one of the few survivors of the conflict. War had returned to the Galaxy.
• Unstoppable Offensive: Between the years of 3681 BBY and 3677 BBY the Sith proved relentless in their march towards galactic supremacy. The Republic forces were ill-prepared for the brutality and the effectiveness of the Imperial war machine. Coupled with that was decades of seeding governments with spies and traitors within the Republic and many worlds fell without a single shot. The Senate and the Republic was back pedaling and the Jedi seemed indecisive in their actions.
• The Jedi March to War: In the year 3677 BBY the Jedi Council met to discuss the progress of the War and their role in it. Grand Master Thurel Sho advised peace and sought diplomatic action but she was undermined by Master Horus Kun, a famed hero he advocated that the time for peace was over. He declared that he would fight for the Republic and many Jedi followed him. With Jedi forces working alongside the battered Republic forces, the tide started to turn. Culminating in the defeat of Darth Yun, a Dark Council member, at the Battle of Heros Prime.
• Republic Emboldened: The victory at Heros Prime gave the Republic Military and many Republic worlds confidence that the Sith could be stopped. With the Republic war machine fully rolling the Republic Forces were able to turn the blitz into defined battle lines and even hold territory. With more and more Jedi joining the conflict it seemed that things could turn around. By the end of 3676 BBY, there was a tinge of hope.
• The Dread Masters: The Empire had planned for this and were ready to unleash the Dread Masters, a cadre of Sith who specialized in terror. Together they could break whole fleets by inspiring mind shattering terror in their enemies, they deployed to the lines with the fiercest fighting and quickly turned the tide against the Republic. Over the next three years they would prove nearly unstoppable. By 3673 the Outer Rim was in tatters and fully in the control of the Empire. Then a reprieve came, the Dread Masters and their forces did not move coreward.
• The Reprieve: It is uncertain why the Dread Masters did not push their assault coreward, some say they were searching for something, others say the Emperor gave them a specific task and victory in war was only tertiary to their mandate. The Dread Masters did not push their lines and the Republic had a moment to strengthen their crumbling defenses. In other theaters the Empire was advancing but it was much slower without the Dread Masters in the field.
• The Miradian Sacrifice: In 3670 BBY the Republic launched a sneak attack on the world of Miradi, they had intel that the Dread Masters had gathered there. A team of hardened Jedi pierced the inner sanctum and defeated the Dread Masters at great cost, the entire fleet was lost and Jedi Master Horus Kun was lost in the battle. It was a great and terrible day for the Republic, a turning point in the conflict.
• The Hutts Abstain: In the days following the loss of the Dread Masters the Hutt cartels took stock of the situation in the galaxy ad although not a major player like the Empire or Republic they controlled considerable resources and wealth. The Hutts decided after much internal conflict that neutrality was the best path forward, as there was too much uncertainty in aligning with either side. The Republic was seen as the weaker party but still a worthy ally and the Sith were seen as dangerous and possibly bad for business. By the end of 3669 BBY, the Republic and Empire established embassies on Nar Shaddaa to maintain good relations with the Hutt cartels, the move had worked to enrich their profits.
• Rise of King Horus Kun: In 3664 BBY the galaxy was awash with blood when a new new force entered the picture. Jedi, or at least they seemed like Jedi launched a surprise attack on Imperial forces in the Taris system. This surprise assault was devastating and much of the fleet was lost. On Coruscant envoys from the House of Horus Kun arrived offering an alliance. Jedi Master Horus Kun had survived ad established a new government and order of Jedi with himself as the leader. In a time of desperation the Senate was open to working with this new government but the Jedi were suspicious at the turn of events.
• Sith Response: The Dark Council called out for blood, well Darth Thanaton and his supporter did, Darth Arya agreed though not as vociferously. Darth Marr was quiet on the matter and also occupied with dominating the war. Darth Vengean at the urging of Lord Baras offered patience. It was a strange stance that did not receive much traction until Lord Baras was allowed to take the floor and explain that the Jedi would turn against this new ally. There were doubts but when Darth Marr agreed the rest of the council eventually fell into line. Lord Baras then set his agents to work.
• The Jedi Act: In early 3663 BBY the Jedi Council came to a decision on the matter of Horus Kun, it was a decision that would cause Grand Master Thurel Sho to step down and go into exile of her own accord. A strike team was formed after evidence was brought to the Jedi Council that Horus Kun had fallen and was trying to supplant the Jedi order. It was an assassination, or at least it should have been but King Horus Kun was prepared for the surprise attack. He immediately broke ties with the Republic and attacked, he was eventually defeated but the protracted conflict drained considerable resources from the Republic and soured the reputation of the Jedi.
• Behind the Scenes: The conflict between the Republic and the traitor forces was exacerbated by agents working for Lord Baras, what should have been a short conflict became a long drawn out siege that costed millions of lives and a great deal of resources. A great success for Lord Baras and his master Darth Vengean.
• Republic in Decline: Years of war passed as the lines shifted and world changed hands many by blood and battle others by diplomacy or fear. The Jedi were split on the war, some still sought peace while others chose to act. Many in the Republic military are reluctant to engage Jedi forces as they feel the Jedi Code restricts what actions they could commit in the field. Meanwhile the Sith continued their march of victory, relying on overwhelming force to secure victory. Yet such a momentum is not sustainable and cracks are showing in stratagem. By 3658 BBY things were bleak for the Republic.
• Offense is the best Defense: A new commander of the allied Republic Forces took control, General Tiyana Vill. She was a squadron leader during the defeat at the Battle of Korriban, she had seen first hand what the Sith were capable of and had seen weaknesses in their strategy. Weaknesses she started to capitalize on by utilizing clandestine strikes behind enemy lines, diverting funds to indigenous resistance forces, and putting the Sith on the defensive. It was a hard sell but the early results have been promising. By 3656 BBY the Republic was gaining momentum with a newly emboldened Jedi order supporting the Republic military.
• 3656 BBY: Events of Korriban Academy begin here.
• Imperial Defeat: General Tiyana Vill continues to route Imperial forces in the Outer Rim with her favored hit and run tactics. A charismatic leader she is able to rally dissidents in Imperial controlled space to aid Republic forces and start carving away at the borders of the Empire. The Imperial response is swift but they are still on their heels.
  
• Outer Rim Massacre: Imperial forces decide to cut support for the Republic by enacting a vicious campaign of terror on dissidents and suspected terrorist in their Outer Rim territories. A decisive blow is delivered on Tatooine by forces serving Darth Mar crippling Republic operations in the system. At the same time Lord Hoshi arrives in the Outer Rim with her ragtag force of pirates and free slaves and begins to harass engage Republic forces bringing much needed reinforcements to the Imperial lines.
  
• Coruscant Nights: The Jedi Council continues to lead as best they can without a Grand Master and with no consensus among the members it may be some time before one is found. The Imperial Chancellor pushes for more support and finances to fund the war effort, the destruction in the Outer Rim territories is taking a toll on the armies of the Republic.
  
• Hutts on the March: The destruction in the Outer Rim moves the Hutts to solidify and fortify their holdings. After a particularly devastating Republic attack on Malthas, a minor Hutt pleasure world suspected of holding Imperial resources, several high ranking Imperial and Republic officers are exposed as having less than savory ties to criminal organizations or are simply assassinated. The Hutts are quiet on the matter but both sides err to avoid territories the Hutts value.
  
• Magpie Magpie: The Jedi, specifically those that live in the shadows, are contacted by an individual or organization that calls itself Magpie. This Magpie has a great deal of knowledge and inside information on Imperial forces and more importantly spies within the Republic. There is much distrust but the Jedi begin to utilize this information to dismantle several spy rings within the Republic.
  
• The Uraka Incident: An independent system with an autocratic society is completely wiped out nearly overnight. A temperate garden world, Uraka, is turned into a blasted wasteland after the usage of some super weapon. Early reports claim it is an Imperial weapon, but then there are claims it was a Republic project gone rogue. In the end the mystery is never solved but out there somewhere is a super weapon capable of turning worlds into radioactive wastelands. The Uraka civilization is lost with no evidence of why.
  
• Hoshi’s Hammer: Lord Hoshi and her fleet begin a campaign of conquest, focusing on worlds with large slave populations though avoiding Hutt worlds, to avoid any further retaliation. The fleet proves quite devastating versus the Republic with their unorthodox tactics and loyalty they bring to their Sith liberator. Her victories cause a great deal of friction back home and if not for some interference run by Darth Baras, she would have been labeled a traitor and villain of the Empire. Instead she is painted as a savior especially after her forces save Darth Vengean’s beleaguered forces.
  
• Burn the Witch: An attempt on the life of Darth Arya, which fails, and several prominent Sith and Imperial leaders causes a great deal of confusion and infighting as Imperial forces turn on each other and the Dark Council wars with itself. Darth Arya sees clearly that the threat is external from an agent called Magpie and allies with Darth Baras to eradicate this threat.
  
• The Satele Gambit: Balmorra is a state of conflict, with neither side holding ground for long on the beleaguered world, Imperial forces fight to crush rebellion and the Republic works to keep the flame of freedom alive. While on a diplomatic humanitarian mission Jedi Knight Satele Shan and her apprentice lead a ragtag rebellion to liberate a powerful industrial city on the planet’s surface and create a stronghold for Republic influence in the sector. Her actions are not without cost but her bravery and wisdom get her appointed as a Master in the order after the month’s long campaign and bring hope back to Balmorra.
  
• The Ascension: With Imperial dominance assured in the Outer Rim for the moment Lord Hoshi is elevated to the rank of Darth and through political machinations is put onto the Dark Council. The new appointment brings a new age of instability to the Empire as many traditionalists and moderates find her appointment an affront of the Sith traditions, in the shadows Darth Baras is pleased as he uses the chaos to remove threats to his plans. It is costly to the Empire but fortuitous for the ambitious Sith.
  
• 12th Month of 3656 BBY, the 17th day: Events of Nar Shaddaa begin.

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Timeline of 3656 BBY


Month 3 through Month 5

• Korriban Academy: The events of Korriban Academy begin and conclude with the graduation of many Sith. During this time the Minister of War for the Empire is assassinated and replaced by Darth Baras. A purge of traitors follows and culminates with the appointment of Grand Moff Rolm. Under cover of a massassi assault Baesal Zyn and Nunki Malyna defect to the Republic.
• The Massassi: The Queen of the Massassi moves quickly to consolidate her power on Yavin IV, with support from Darth Vengean and his apprentice Jo’ren Rath. Jo’ren will remain on Yavin IV and lead a contingent of Imperial forces and aid the Queen, all the while guided by the steps of Exar Kun. The ghost eludes him, but he visits many places where the ancient Sith once tread.
• The Padawans: Nunki begins her apprenticeship with Satele Shan and both head off to Balmorra to support the Resistance. Baesal is assigned to the Jedi Engineering Corps while studying with Master Raji Xen.

Month 6

• Balmorra Initiative: Tensions mount on Balmorra, Imperial Forces continue to hunt down insurgent forces. Nunki and Satele attach themselves to a resistance movement and aid the locals in striking at Imperial assets and bringing relief to Balmorrans. Meanwhile Hwee Sensara, an investigative journalist, begins reporting with resistance forces and sharing their stories with the galaxy.
• Imperial Space: Darth Baras deploys Layne to Ziost to eliminate Harn Tremmel, the Sith is a dangerous opponent but is cut down in his home. Sylvain returns to Dromund Kaas and begins insinuating himself into the webs of Darth Baras spy network in the sector. His first task is to remove the chafe and eliminate agents that have outlived their usefulness. Meanwhile Sinea is apprenticed to Darth Arya and becomes her advisor and aide. Niriti joins the ministry of Logistics directly under Lord Kafis.
• Dantooine Insertion: Zeno and Lord Zash enter Dantooine space as part of a team of scholars and archaeologists, once on planet they begin work to track down the map that Lord Zash needs for her future projects.
• Republic Space: Baesal continues her training and in her free time she works projects for the Jedi Engineering Corps who are very interested in her work on the ionsaber but are not able to reproduce the weapon reliably. It seems the weapon is a marvel but also seems to only properly for the young Jedi padawan.

Month 7

• Tatooine Maneuvers: Kristal recovers from her surgery to replace her missing limb with an advanced prosthetic arm. She is then sent to Tatooine with a small squad of Black Ops to destabilize a Republic initiative. Grenda arrives on planet to square things with Dojuro the Hutt at the behest of her new master Darth Vilirus who sees her connection to the Hutts as a useful link to exploit.
• The Outer Rim: Lord Hoshi continues her conquest of the Outer Rim with a new advisor at her side, the young nobody named Rumun an alien Sith. In addition to her Imperial forces she has a ragtag flotilla of pirates and free slaves serving in her fleets, a radical notion but en affective one. Driven by visions from the ancient Sith King, Remmington scours the Outer Rim and finds a rare white Ilum crystal on an uncharted frozen world.
• Nar Shaddaa Nightlife: Nunki is given a solo mission to intercept slavers bringing force sensitives to Nar Shaddaa, she succeeds in saving the unfortunates who in turn pledge to aid the young padawan from the shadows. Layne arrives on planet and eliminates several threats to Darth Baras before departing for Alderaan.
• The Dark Witches: Jun-Tsu finally returns home after fully organizing the library at the Korriban Academy. She arrives home only to find that her world is being visited by Darth Arya, the dark Council member meets with the young Sith and her aging elders looking to strengthen her bonds with the fallen house.
• Imperial Space: Jo’ren spends time on Ziost showing the massassi Queen around the Empire, during this time he is able to unlock the holocron he found on Korriban. The Gatekeeper says, “These are the words of Darth Malak…” The mystery only deepens as to why a Jedi had this holocron but the significance is not lost on him. Meanwhile on Korriban Sylvain exposes a Jedi agent posing as a Sith, the agent is quietly delivered to Darth Baras and the secrets of this Jedi becomes his.

Month 8

• Ziost on Fire: Shaisha works alongside Section IX a newly created agency by Darth Vowrawn to counter internal threats focusing on terrorism and insurgency on Imperial worlds. She begins her hunt for the Children of Revan, an extremist group of anarchists who believe that Revan guides them to tear down the old order. Meanwhile Rumun arrives on Ziost to broker deals with several financiers and begins to build a web of contacts to aid support for Lord Hoshi.
• The Dark Council: Darth Arya is nearly killed in an attempted assassination attempt by a team of Jedi, Sinea foresees the attempt and is able to act to better fortify their defenses. She also learns that the Jedi were following a lead by an Imperial agent named Magpie. The name reinforces her resolve to track down this agent and figure out who this Magpie is.
• Alderaan Blues: Layne arrives on planet to hunt down Lord Galen Rist, an assassin. She gets in close and just before she is ready to strike a young servant girl senses her intent and exposes her! In the confusion she kills the assassin but is set upon by a Jedi Master, Nomen Karr, the two do battle and although outmatched Layne is able to hold her own. Sensing the force sensitive serving girl, Nomen Karr opts to trap Layne and get the girl to safety. His calm and skill impress the Sith enforcer and they share brief words before parting with no further bloodshed. The encounter plants a seed of doubt in Layne.

Month 9

• Sands of Blood: Kristal ends her campaign against the Republic backed militia forces, she leads her small unit in a successful assault on the main camp and kills the Jedi in charge. This devastating blow causes the Republic to pull their backing of this operation; a decisive blow that allows the Imperial presence on Tatooine to strengthen.
• The Outer Rim: Lord Hoshi continues her campaign of terror and destruction making herself both rich and powerful with her multitude of alien followers and supporters. Meanwhile Grenda establishes a tenuous alliance with Dojuro the Hutt, and opens up new markets to the Hutt Cartel, all of it unofficial of course and off the books.
• The Voss Encounter: Imperial forces discover a primitive world of aliens and decide to bring the world into the Empire by force. The Sith under the leadership of Darth Vengean begin the invasion, what is expected to be an easy conquest becomes a devastating defeat for the venerable Sith Lord. His forces flee the sector; Republic forces sensing an opportunity pursue Darth Vengean.
• The Eagles: Shaisha and Section IX avert a terrorist strike against Imperial assets on Ziost, the young unit of specialists prove their worth and aid Shaisha in defeating the agents of the Children of Revan, but their leader who simply calls himself Eagle escapes justice and goes to ground. Darth Vowawn assigns his apprentice as the Sith liaison with Public Security, Section IX.

Month 10

• The Enclave: Zeno and Lord Zash track down the hidden Jedi enclave and viciously cut down the defenders and discover a cache of Jedi knowledge that dates back to the days of Revan. Among the data is the map she needs to continue her work, with the information in tow they return to Imperial space before the Jedi even know the enclave has gone dark. Lord Zash uses her findings to force a promotion out of Darth Thanatos, Darth Zash in turn promotes her favored apprentice. Lord Zeno returns to his home and enlists the aid of his family who gladly support the new Sith Lord.
• Battle of Gorios Neblua: Darth Vengean is forced to make his final stand in a nebula not on official star charts, named Gorios by the Imperials, they make their stand. Jedi led forces cripple his command cruiser while a small detachment led by Baesal follows a lead she gained from studying Hazzan’s work and finds an old space station with more of Hazzan’s records. Meanwhile the battle turns against the Republic when Jo’ren and the Queen of the Massassi arrive in the nebula along side the fleets of Lord Hoshi. The battle turns and although casualties are high on both sides, the Empire holds the day.
• Makeb Pleasures: Layne arrives on Makeb to find Darth Baras waiting. Master and apprentice track down the final targets of Baras retribution. They split up, Baras assaulting a listening post and Layne getting her revenge on Rona Thaine, the battle is vicious as they duel across the palatial resort. In the end Rona is laid low and Layne departs with her master, Darth Baras.

Month 11

• The Ascension: Riding high on the success of victory Lord Hoshi backed by Darth Vengean and Darth Jadus appeals for a seat on the Dark Council. The politicking is vicious but after several days of debate and a few dead Sith, Darth Hoshi ascends to the Dark Council. Her aide and advisor Rumun is credited with building the financial support and contacts the young Sith lord needed to make her case.
• The Witch and the Manipulator: Darth Baras meets with Darth Arya to discuss the Magpie problem, the two speak for days on the subject at an undisclosed location. Together they piece together with the aid of Sinea the trail of Magpie and narrow down some of her possible hiding places.
• The Seclusion: Darth Jadus retreats from public life following the ascension of Darth Hoshi, after receiving a report from a trusted agent on Balmorra he grants greater authority to his sole apprentice and daughter, Lord Zhorrid. Meanwhile Moyr returns to Imperial space and renews her contacts with the Mandalorians.
• The Jedi: After the devastating defeat and the widespread bloodshed across the galaxy the Jedi are able to convince elements of the Senate to sue for peace and begins peace talks with the Empire. After much debate, the neutral space of the Hutts is deemed the best location to host talks. The Hutt Cartels on Nar Shaddaa and Nal Hutta agree to host the talks and provide security.
• Nathema Mourning: Driven by nightmares, Shaisha finds her way to the dead world of Nathema and discovers a dark truth about the Emperor and his past and the dark future he has planned for the Galaxy.

Month 12

The events of Nar Shaddaa begin here…