English Timeline of The Old Republic
25,000 BBY
The Jedi Order is founded after the discovery of the Force.
5,000–3,000 BBY
Ancient wars between the Jedi and the original Sith Empire.
The Sith vanish into the Unknown Regions after their defeat.
3,681 BBY – SWTOR Begins
The Sith Empire returns, launching a surprise attack on the Republic.
A massive galactic war begins.
3,653 BBY – Treaty of Coruscant
A peace treaty is signed after the Sith sack the Republic capital.
The Jedi relocate to Tython. Tensions remain high.
3,640–3,635 BBY – Rise of the Hutt Cartel
A powerful criminal syndicate attempts to take over Makeb.
3,632 BBY – Shadow of Revan
Revan returns, threatening both Empire and Republic.
3,630 BBY – Knights of the Fallen Empire
A new faction called the Eternal Empire invades the galaxy.
Both Republic and Empire are pushed to the brink.
3,627 BBY – Legacy of the Sith
A final confrontation between Sith factions and Republic heroes begins.
New threats emerge from the shadows.