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THE EXPANSIVE STAR WARS TIMELINE
The Star Wars universe covers an entire galaxy and tens of thousands of years of history. As more books, movies and TV shows are added to this universe, its fascinating and complicated nature begins to unfold. This page is divided into broad eras within this timeline, with the most recent era being at the top of the page. As you move downward, you also move backward in time.
The First Order & New Jedi Order: The Empire may have been defeated decades earlier, but its remnants have reorganized as The First Order, and they have another planet-killing machine at their disposal. The sequel movies, starting with Star Wars: The Force Awakens, are set in this era.
New Republic: Set in the years immediately following the destruction of the second Death Star and the death of Emperor Palpatine, the galaxy is again under democratic rule — but it's fragile. The Mandalorian and Ahsoka Tano TV shows are set during this era
The Empire & Age of Rebellion: These are the years encompassing the Galactic Empire, with Emperor Palpatine in ruthless control of the galaxy and Darth Vader as his willing henchman. Yet their control is not complete. Remnants of the Old Republic are gathering their forces into a formidable rebellion and a farm boy from Tatooine — Luke Skywalker — discovers his true past and his Jedi legacy. This is the era we are introduced to in Star Wars IV: A New Hope through Star Wars VI: Return of the Jedi and Star Wars: Rebels.
The Fall of Age Jedi: This era begins with the Trade Federation invasion of Naboo, as seen in Star Wars: Episode 1: The Phantom Menace. It continues with the disastrous Clone Wars and culminates in Order 66, the secret directive implanted in the Clone Troopers by Chancellor Palpatine and his allies to assassinate the Jedi. As the Jedi Order is eliminated, their most powerful member — Anakin Skywalker — turns to the Dark Side and becomes Darth Vader.
High Republic: This is the era immediately preceding and also including the Fall of the Jedi. The High Republic is the golden era of democracy in the galaxy, when tens of thousands of Jedi Knights maintained both galactic peace and justice. Cracks in the system show up late in this era, as the Jedi Order becomes more restrictive and rebellious voices like Count Dooku begin their ascension.
Old Republic: This era encompasses a vast timeline, including the rise of the Jedi Order, the early conflicts with the Sith, and the formation of the Galactic Republic. The Old Republic is known for its extensive history and various conflicts, including the Mandalorian Wars, the Great Hyperspace War, and the Sith Wars.
The Star Wars universe covers an entire galaxy and tens of thousands of years of history. As more books, movies and TV shows are added to this universe, its fascinating and complicated nature begins to unfold. This page is divided into broad eras within this timeline, with the most recent era being at the top of the page. As you move downward, you also move backward in time.
The First Order & New Jedi Order: The Empire may have been defeated decades earlier, but its remnants have reorganized as The First Order, and they have another planet-killing machine at their disposal. The sequel movies, starting with Star Wars: The Force Awakens, are set in this era.
New Republic: Set in the years immediately following the destruction of the second Death Star and the death of Emperor Palpatine, the galaxy is again under democratic rule — but it's fragile. The Mandalorian and Ahsoka Tano TV shows are set during this era
The Empire & Age of Rebellion: These are the years encompassing the Galactic Empire, with Emperor Palpatine in ruthless control of the galaxy and Darth Vader as his willing henchman. Yet their control is not complete. Remnants of the Old Republic are gathering their forces into a formidable rebellion and a farm boy from Tatooine — Luke Skywalker — discovers his true past and his Jedi legacy. This is the era we are introduced to in Star Wars IV: A New Hope through Star Wars VI: Return of the Jedi and Star Wars: Rebels.
The Fall of Age Jedi: This era begins with the Trade Federation invasion of Naboo, as seen in Star Wars: Episode 1: The Phantom Menace. It continues with the disastrous Clone Wars and culminates in Order 66, the secret directive implanted in the Clone Troopers by Chancellor Palpatine and his allies to assassinate the Jedi. As the Jedi Order is eliminated, their most powerful member — Anakin Skywalker — turns to the Dark Side and becomes Darth Vader.
High Republic: This is the era immediately preceding and also including the Fall of the Jedi. The High Republic is the golden era of democracy in the galaxy, when tens of thousands of Jedi Knights maintained both galactic peace and justice. Cracks in the system show up late in this era, as the Jedi Order becomes more restrictive and rebellious voices like Count Dooku begin their ascension.
Old Republic: This era encompasses a vast timeline, including the rise of the Jedi Order, the early conflicts with the Sith, and the formation of the Galactic Republic. The Old Republic is known for its extensive history and various conflicts, including the Mandalorian Wars, the Great Hyperspace War, and the Sith Wars.
THE FIRST ORDER & NEW JEDI ORDER
Star Wars: Legacy of Vader Vol. 1 - The Reign of Kylo Ren by Charles Soule and Luke Ross
Galaxy's Edge: Black Spire (Star Wars) by Delilah S. Dawson
Star Wars: Journey to Star Wars: The Last Jedi - Captain Phasma by Kelly Thompson
Phasma (Star Wars): Journey to Star Wars: The Last Jedi by Delilah S. Dawson
Resistance Reborn (Star Wars) by Rebecca Roanhorse
The Force Awakens by Alan Dean Foster
The Rise of Skywalker (Star Wars) by Random House Disney
THE NEW REPUBLIC
Star Wars: The Mandalorian: The Manga, Vol. 1 by Yusuke Osawa
The Book of Boba Fett Junior Novel by Joe Schreiber
Alphabet Squadron (Star Wars) by Alexander Freed
Empire's End: Aftermath (Star Wars) by Chuck Wendig
The Mandalorian: The Rescue (Star Wars) by Random House Disney
Bloodline (Star Wars) by Claudia Gray
I, Jedi: Star Wars Legends by Michael A. Stackpole
Star Wars: The Mandalorian - Season One, Part One by Rodney Barnes and Georges Jeanty
Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett Collector's Edition by Titan
THE EMPIRE & AGE OF REBELLION
Luke Skywalker expected trouble when he volunteered to follow Princess Leia on her mission to the planet Circarpous. But he discovered that hidden on the planet was the Kaiburr crystal, a mysterious gem that would give the one who possessed it such powers over the Force that he would be all but invincible. In the wrong hands, the crystal could be deadly. So Luke had to find this treasure and find it fast....
All the way back in 1978, the first novel in the further adventures of Luke Skywalker hit bookstores only a few months after the premiere of STAR WARS. Splinter of the Mind's Eye by Alan Dean Foster started everything that would follow... SEE ALSO The Golden Age of Movie Novelizations |
A New Hope: Star Wars: Episode IV by George Lucas
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Star Wars Insider Presents The Original Trilogy Box Set by Titan
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Star Wars: Shadow of the Sith by Adam Christopher
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Star Wars: Ewoks by Steve Orlando
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Star Wars: The Princess and the Scoundrel by Beth Revis
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Star Wars: Battle of Jakku by Alex Segura and Leonard Kirk
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Star Wars: Darth Vader - Black, White & Red Treasury Edition by Jason Aaron
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Star Wars: Darth Vader Modern Era Epic Collection: Shadows and Secrets by Kieron Gillen
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Star Wars: Darth Vader by Greg Pak Vol. 1: Dark Heart of the Sith by Greg Pak and Raffaele Ienco
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Star Wars: Bounty Hunters Vol. 1: Galaxy's Deadliest by Ethan Sacks
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Star Wars: Dark Droids by Charles Soule and Luke Ross
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Star Wars: Hidden Empire by Charles Soule
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Star Wars: Yoda by Jody Houser and Luke Ross
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Heir to the Jedi: Star Wars by Kevin Hearne
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The Dark Lord Trilogy: Star Wars Legends: Labyrinth of Evil Revenge of the Sith Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader by James Luceno and Matthew Stover
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BOOK PREVIEW:
Star Wars Rebels: The Art of the Animated Series
by Dan Wallace This is an incredible hardcover book that combines art and creator commentary to chronicle four seasons of my favorite animated adventure in a galaxy far, far away! Now, step behind the scenes to witness the journey from paper to screen featuring never-before-seen concept art and process pieces and exclusive commentary from the creative team behind the show, |
Jedi Search: Star Wars Legends (the Jedi Academy): Volume 1 of the Jedi Academy Trilogy by Kevin Anderson
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Luke Skywalker and the Shadows of Mindor: Star Wars Legends by Matthew Stover
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Tatooine Ghost: Star Wars Legends by Troy Denning
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The Mandalorian Armor: Star Wars Legends (the Bounty Hunter Wars) by K. W. Jeter
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Tales from Mos Eisley Cantina: Star Wars Legends by Kevin Anderson
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Death Troopers: Star Wars Legends by Joe Schreiber
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The Star Wars Trilogy by James Kahn and Donald Glut
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Star Wars: Lords of the Sith by Paul S. Kemp
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The Last Command: Star Wars Legends (the Thrawn Trilogy) by Timothy Zahn
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A New Dawn: Star Wars by John Jackson Miller
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Survivor's Quest: Star Wars Legends by Timothy Zahn
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Star Wars Jedi: Battle Scars by Sam Maggs
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FALL OF THE JEDI
The Clone Wars: Ahsoka vs. Maul (Star Wars) by Random House
Star Wars: Ahsoka by E. K. Johnston
Star Wars: Brotherhood by Mike Chen
No Prisoners: Star Wars Legends (the Clone Wars) by Karen Traviss
Wild Space: Star Wars Legends (the Clone Wars) by Karen Miller
Queen's Hope by E. K. Johnston
Star Wars: Padawan by Kiersten White
Lockdown: Star Wars Legends (Maul) by Joe Schreiber
Queen's Peril by E. K. Johnston
Star Wars: The Clone Wars: The Official Collector's Edition Book by Titan
Master & Apprentice (Star Wars) by Claudia Gray
THE HIGH REPUBLIC
Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures Phase III Volume 5 by Daniel José Older and Harvey Tolibao
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Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures Phase III--Echoes of Fear by George Mann and Eduardo Mello
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Star Wars: The High Republic: The Edge of Balance—Premonition by Daniel José Older and Haining
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Star Wars: The High Republic Phase II Vol. 2 - Battle for the Force by Cavan Scott and Ario Anindito
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Star Wars: The High Republic Phase III Vol. 1 - Children of the Storm by Cavan Scott and Jim Towe
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Star Wars: The High Republic - The Blade by Charles Soule and Marco Castiello
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Star Wars: Convergence (the High Republic) by Zoraida Córdova
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Star Wars: The Eye of Darkness (the High Republic) by George Mann
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Star Wars: The High Republic: Into the Dark by Claudia Gray
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Star Wars: Light of the Jedi (the High Republic) by Charles Soule
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Star Wars: The Fallen Star (the High Republic) by Claudia Gray
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Star Wars: The High Republic: Quest for Planet X by Tessa Gratton
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Star Wars: The High Republic: Midnight Horizon by Daniel José Older
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Star Wars: The High Republic Vol. 1 - There Is No Fear by Cavan Scott and Ario Anindito
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Red Harvest: Star Wars Legends by Joe Schreiber
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Star Wars: The High Republic Phase II Vol. 1 - Balance of the Force by Cavan Scott and Ario Anindito
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Star Wars: Tempest Runner (The High Republic) by Cavan Scott
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Star Wars: Temptation of the Force (The High Republic) by Tessa Gratton
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Star Wars: Tempest Breaker (The High Republic) by Cavan Scott
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