ca 2,000 BBY
The Republic's Draggulch period begins, lasting for one thousand years. The era is marked by a drastic decline in the Republic's political and economic power, which leads to lawlessness around the galaxy. During the crisis, several Jedi serve as Supreme Chancellor. | The New Essential Chronology. | -
| | A rogue Jedi called Darth Ruin founds a new Sith Order, a cult of the Dark Side of the Force. | The Phantom Menace novel; Vader: The Definitive Guide. | -
| | The New Sith Wars begin. The devastating wars are a series of conflicts that happen over the next thousand years, pitting the Jedi against the new Sith. | Star Wars Insider #80: "The History of the Mandalorians". | -
| | The Gen'Dai who will come to be known as the bounty hunter Durge is born. | Starwars.com Databank. | -
| | Incom Industries, a major starship and vehicle manufacturer, is founded on the planet Fresia. | The Completely Unofficial Star Wars Encyclopedia. | -
| | The Cha'wen'he race is first encountered by the Republic. | Galaxy Guide 12: Aliens – Enemies and Allies, via Time Tales. | -
| | Settlers arrive on the planet Hargeeva, located in the Pelonat system. | Star Wars Adventure Journal #8: "Firepower", via Time Tales.
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| | A humanoid race adopts the Bimm culture and is integrated into Bimm society. | The Essential Guide to Alien Species. | | | | 1,989 BBY | Construction begins on Foamwander City on Mon Calamari. | Dark Apprentice. | | |
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