ca 9,000 BBY

The Republic's Rianitus Period begins, lasting for one thousand years. This era is notable for the 275-year reign of the distinguished Blotus the Hutt.
The New Essential Chronology.
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The Tunroth make contact with the Duros. They are soon accepted into the Republic.
The Essential Guide to Alien Species.
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ca 8,000 BBY

The Republic establishes an outpost on the eastern continent of the planet Malastare, due to the world's positioning along the Hydian Way trade route. The Gran species from Kinyen begin to establish their own settlements. In time, the Gran will dominate the eastern continent and the native Dugs will become second class citizens.
The Essential Guide to Alien Species.
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Elrood is colonized by the Old Republic.
Planets of the Galaxy, Vol. III, via Time Tales.
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Corellian pirates discover the Goroth system.
Goroth - Slave of the Empire, via Time Tales.
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7,500 BBY

Goroth is inducted into the Galactic Republic.
Goroth - Slave of the Empire, via Time Tales.
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7,300 BBY

A group of Corellian explorers settle on a planet in the Ishanna sector. Rabaan, the expedition's leader, names the planet after himself.
"Combat Moon" from Star Wars Adventure Journal #9.
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7,003 BBY

The Second Great Schism, known as the Hundred Years Darkness begins when a group of Dark Jedi use twisted science and technology to create an army of monstrous creatures and start a war with the Republic.
The New Essential Guide to Characters; The New Essential Chronology; "Heritage of the Sith" from Star Wars Insider #88.
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