The Expansionist Era, (also known as the Expansion Era,[source?] the Expansion Period, [1][2] and the Galactic Expansion Era.[3]), was the term given to the years after the Galactic Republic formed, when transit between the Core Worlds was opened up by the newly-developed hyperdrive, and during the early expansion of the Republic.[source?] The Unification Wars were fought in this era. Also, the Tion Hegemony, at this time, was a proud civilization, and most of the worlds of the Allied Tion Sector were settled. Nouane was an isolated—yet known—world surrounded by unexplored space during this time.[4] The Gilagimar was a cruiser-sized warship of this time, and one of the most famous.[5] [6] The Vinth Conflict may have occurred during this era, since it was said that this conflict occurred during the early years of the Galctic Republic. [7] The Myneyrsh–Psadan wars and the Wayland colonial war were fought on Wayland during this era, as well.[8] [9]
Timeline of the Expansionist Era
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The emergence of the RepublicEdit
- c. 25,000 BBY
- The Corellian Run, the Corellian Trade Spine, the Perlemian Trade Route, and the Koros Trunk Line are founded.
- A Duros colony is established on Neimoidia by Chla C'cHaan.
- A Ssi-ruuvi experimental hyperdrive vessel crashes on Garos IV.
- The Jedi Knights are discovered on Ossus by Republic scouts.
- Reda Jalooz, a female student of the Force, steals the dark powered Kashi Mer talisman from the Kashi Mer Dynasty monarchy of Kashi. She later returns to Kashi to plead for forgiveness for her wrongdoing, though without the talisman. However, she, along with everyone on the planet, dies when the sun goes supernova. [10]
- Sar Agorn, Nuck Lyu and Cope Shykrill were Jedi around this time.
- Domesticated riding animals called Trith prancers began being gradually genetically-engineered since around this time.
- c. 24,953 BBY
- According to Master Gnost-Dural, it was around this time that the Jedi pledged their allegiance to the Republic.
The First Great Schism in the Jedi Order & The DevouringEdit
- c. 24,500 BBY
- A Kashi Mer Jedi Knight named Xendor begins using Bogan, (i.e., the dark side of the Force), to reinforce his Jar'Kai techniques in combat, causing him to be exiled by the Jedi Order.
- After being banished from the Jedi Order, Xendor founds the Legions of Lettow, a group of other darksiders. Since Xendor is the supreme general and the leader of the Legions, this group acquires the informal nickname, "the Minions of Xendor."
- A war between the Jedi and the Legions of Lettow begins called the First Great Schism. (This war may have been part of the Unification Wars.)
- Before the war's end, Xendor is slain. He is succeeded by his lover and Teräs Käsi master, Arden Lyn
- Arden Lyn kills Jedi Master Awdrysta Pina. However, before dying, Awdrysta uses morichro to stop Arden's heart, inducing her to a mystic sleep until the Galactic Civil War.
- Jedi Padawan Danzigorro Potts, and Dark Jedis Blendri, Cuthallox, and Jook-jook H'broozin were also involved in the First Great Schism at the Battle of Columus.
- The Jedi are ultimately victorious in the war.
- The Devouring takes place around this time, as well.
The Tionese WarEdit
- c. 24,000 BBY
- Most worlds in the Colonies section of "the Slice" are colonized by this time.
- Hosk Station, an Esseles-class Space Station built by the Alderaan Royal Engineers, is constructed on the surface of Kalarba's largest moon. Its location is chosen because of its close proximity to the Colonies, at the innermost border of the Mid Rim on the Corellian Run, and because of its low gravity, which is useful for capital ships coming in to dock. The Kalarba system's asteroid belts also provide a convenient supply of metals and ores. The station's close proximity to several wealthy systems allows it to become an important trading center.
- While traveling the Perlemian Trade Route, Human traders from the Core make contact with the Tionese. Tionese pirate fleets follow them back down the Perlemian and discover that the worlds of the Republic are wealthy but not prepared for war.
- Haashimut and Falang Minor are colonized by the Republic as fortress worlds from which the Jedi can keep a watchful eye on the hostile Tion Cluster.
- The Tionese War is fought between the Galactic Republic and the Honorable Union of Desevro & Tion. (This war may have been part of the Unification Wars.)
- Two known battles of the Tionese War occur at both Coruscant and Desevro. Pressure bombs are used by both sides.
- c. 23,900 BBY
- The former worlds of the Union, (with the exception of Desevro), join the Galactic Republic as a member sector with Tion as the capital.
The latter part of the Expansionist EraEdit
- c. 22,000 BBY
- Champala, Chazwa, Uviuy Exen, and Vurdon Ka have joined the Republic by this time.
- Nubia is colonized by Humans after discovering large subterranean aquifers below the planet's surface. Installing massive pumps to bring water to the surface, they create an instantly habitable world. This soon encourages colonists to settle there, and in just a few decades Nubia becomes an agricultural powerhouse.
- Aquilae and Fadden are colonized by the Duros.
- Ailon, Allanteen Six, Byblos, Commenor, Denon, Devaron, Exodeen, Koros Minor and Lettow join the Republic.
AppearancesEdit
Notes and referencesEdit
Expansionist Era
(Circa 25,053 BBY – 20,000 BBY) |
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25,053 BBY · 25,000 BBY · 24,953 BBY · 24,500 BBY · 24,000 BBY
23,900 BBY · 22,800 BBY · 22,000 BBY · 20,100 BBY · 20,000 BBY |
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"Relic"—Star Wars Adventure Journal 6
"University of Sanbra Guide to Intelligent Life: The Duros"—Star Wars Gamer 2
Xim Week: The Despotica (Part I) on Hyperspace (article) (content now obsolete; backup links 1 2 on Archive.org)
