5956 BBY

The following events took place in 5,956 BBY.
==Events==
*Members of the Arkanian species develop a heavy blaster pistol design. Both Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords state that the Arkanian heavy pistol was created two thousands years before the games. According to the Knights of the Old Republic Campaign Guide, the first game occurred in 3956 BBY and the second game occurred in 3951 BBY. This article treats 5956 BBY as the approximate date for the creation of the weapon.
==Appearances==
*Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 
==Notes and references==
Category:Years in the Manderon Period