Rakatan Civil War

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Previous Unknown Concurrent Force Wars Next Hutt-Xim conflict Rakatan Civil War Beginning After 30,000 BBY[1] End Before 25,200 BBY[1] Place Subject worlds of the Rakata Outcome Dissolution of the Infinite Empire. Freedom of enslaved species. Combatants Infinite Empire Rebelling peoples Commanders Rakatan Leaders Leaders of oppressed species and worlds [Source]

The Rakatan Civil War was the death knell of the Infinite Empire.

Contents 1 History 2 Aftermath 3 Appearances 4 Sources 5 Notes and references

[edit] History

Starting at some point after the peak of the Empire in 30,000 BBY,^[1] the Rakatan Civil War was fueled by the savage nature of the Rakata, enhanced by the Star Forge's accentuation of their natural dark side powers. The effects of the late civil war were enhanced by the onset of numerous slave rebellions (such as on Tatooine, and apparently Coruscant) and a plague that struck only Rakata.

[edit] Aftermath

The Civil War and the Empire had both ended by 25,200 BBY, paving the way for the formation of the Galactic Republic within several short centuries.^[1]

Due to the plague and civil war, the remaining Rakata were forced to retreat to their homeworld, Lehon, and their once powerful forces reduced to squabbling warlords and feuding clans, both on Lehon and on isolated, off-world colonies.^[2]

[edit] Appearances

• Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (First mentioned)

[edit] Sources

• The New Essential Chronology (First appearance)
• Jedi vs. Sith: The Essential Guide to the Force
• Knights of the Old Republic Campaign Guide

[edit] Notes and references

Major Galactic Conflicts
Unknown ← After 30,000 BBY–before 25,200 BBY Hutt-Xim conflict →