The following is a summary of occurrences from the year 490 BBY.
- The formation of the Corporate Sector occurs, bringing together a multitude of uncharted worlds [1] across hundreds of star systems. According to reports, these regions were devoid of any sentient beings. [7]
- Through surgical procedures to enhance their brains, the Arkanians elevate the cognitive abilities of the unsophisticated Yaka. [1]
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