JEDI HOLOCRON

Listen as the Master of the Holocron tells you a brief history of the galaxy.

Note: Dates are relative to Star Wars Episode 4: A New Hope. Some dates are approximate. Text in blue is the book/comic/movie in which the event took place; m = movie, n = novel, c = comic, g = video game. Timeline best viewed at 800x600 screen resolution and fonts at medium size.

-27,700

King Adas of the original Sith people defended Korriban against an invasion from the Rakatan Empire. The First Sith Empire begins.

-25,000

The first hyperdrive is invented. The Old Republic, the first galaxy-wide government is formed; the Jedi Knights appear, and a period of galactic peace and expansion begins.

-24,500

The First Great Schism between Light Jedi and Dark Jedi.

-7,003

Ajunta Pall, XoXaan, and Karness Muur survive the Second Great Schism and discover the Sith Empire. This is the beginning of the modern Sith, the melding of the original Sith culture with the fallen Jedi's teachings of the Dark Side of the Force.

-7,000

The Hundred-Year Darkness begins. Sith Lord Dathka Graush dies.

-5,200

Power struggle of the Sith. Marka Ragnos and Simus battle for the title of Dark Lord of the Sith. Marka Ragnos wins. It is the Golden Age of the Sith.

-5,000

Naga Sadow rules as Dark Lord of the Sith. Empress Teta unites the seven planets of the Koros system. The Great Hyperspace War begins. Tales of the Jedi: Golden Age of the Sith (c)

-4,990

Fall of the Sith Empire, during which the Sith, led by Naga Sadow, are driven into hiding on Yavin Four. TOTJ: Fall of The Sith Empire (c)

-4,400

Freedon Nadd comes to Onderon to rule, bringing with him the dark power of the Sith.

-4,350

The Beast Wars of Onderon begin.

-4,250

The Third Great Schism. A Jedi civil war on Coruscant leads to Dark Jedi fleeing to the Vultar System... where they eventually die out.

-4,002

Galactic explorers make contact with Onderon.

-4,000

Jedi Knights, lead by Ulic Qel-Droma, intercede in the Beast Wars of Onderon. Tales of the Jedi (c)

-3,999

The birth of Vima Sunrider. The Death of Andur Sunrider. Tales of the Jedi (c)

-3,998

The Freedon Nadd Uprising on Onderon TOTJ: The Freedon Nadd Uprising (c)

-3,997

The Krath lead a political coup in the Empress Teta system. An assembly of ten thousand Jedi occurs at Mount Meru on Deneba to address the rising Sith threat. TOTJ: Dark Lords of the Sith (c)

-3,996

Exar Kun becomes the Dark Lord of the Sith. The trial of Ulic Qel-Droma. The end of the Great Sith War and the destruction of the Cron system. TOTJ: The Sith War (c)

-3,986

The redemption of Ulic Qel-Droma. TOTJ: Redemption (c)

-3,980

The Mandalorian Wars. Many Jedi use questionable means to aid the Republic in defeating the marauding Mandalorians. Some were said to have gone to the Dark Side.

-3,956

Jedi that took up the Sith banner following the Mandalorian Wars clashed with the Light Jedi during the Jedi Civil War. Rise and fall of Darth Raven and Darth Malak during the War of the Star Forge. Knights of the Old Republic (g)

-3,951

The new Sith have waged a shadow war with the Jedi, all but wiping them out. Their singular goal is to wipe out the Jedi, for only then will they be free to conquer the galaxy. But one Jedi, exiled since the Mandalorian Wars, remains to defeat the Sith. Knights of the Old Republic 2: The Sith Lords (g)

-3,950

The New Sith Order finally disintegrates from internal conflict.

-3,948

Zayne Carrick survives the assassination of his Padawan class by the secret Jedi Covenant who believe they are preventing the resurgence of the Sith. Knights of the Old Republic (c)
Celeste Morne obtains the Muur Talisman and goes into suspended animation. Vector (c)

-3,756

The Old Sith Empire, for centuries in hiding in the Unknown Regions, finally returns to challenge the Old Republic, beginning a hundred year long Great War.

-3,756

The Great War ends with the Republic and the Sith Empire signing a treaty. Thus begins the Cold War, a time of uneasy peace between the Republic and the Sith.

-2,000

A renegade Jedi breaks from the order and reestablished the Sith order, starting a new war between the Jedi and the Sith that would last a thousand years. This became known as the New Sith War. The Phantom Menace (n)

-1,000

The New Sith War ends as the Sith all but wipe each other out with internal power struggles, making themselves vulnerable to the Jedi attacks. Darth Bane goes into hiding as the only remaining Sith lord and remolds the Sith order. The Phantom Menace (n), Jedi vs. Sith (c)

-896

Yoda is born

-600

The fallen Jedi Allya is exiled to Dathomir, and would eventually form a sisterhood of Force-wielding "witches."

-200

Chewbacca is born on Kashyyyk.

-60

Obi-Wan Kenobi is born.

-48

Mon Mothma, future Senator and Alliance leader, is born on Chandrila.

-40

Anakin Skywalker is born.

-32

C-3PO is activated by Anakin. Trade Federation invades Naboo. Queen Amidala escapes to Tatooine with Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi. Anakin Skywalker wins the Pod Race, and his freedom. Amidala returns to Naboo and defeats the Trade Federation with the aid of the Gungans. Senator Palpatine is named High Chancellor of the Republic. Darth Maul is defeated. Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace(m)

-29

Han Solo born in the Corellian star system. The Fall of the Republic- A dark period of corruption and social injustice sweep through the Republic, paving the way for Senator Palpatine's rise to power.

-22

Separatists threaten to tear the Galactic Republic apart. The Senate gives Supreme Chancellor Palpatine emergency powers, to better deal with the problem of the Separatist threat. A clone army is comissioned to fight the Separatists. The role of the Jedi in Galactic affairs is questioned. Anakin and Padme's love grows. Anakin grows ever stronger in the Force, edging closer and closer to the Dark Side. Darth Tyranus, the leader of the Separatists, is discovered to be a Sith Lord. The Clone Wars begin. Star Wars Episode 2: Attack of the Clones (m)

-20

The Separatists attack Coruscant as a diversion to kidnap Chancellor Palpatine. The plan is foiled and Dooku is killed as Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi rescue Palpatine from General Grievous' flagship. Yoda leads a clone army on Kashyyyk. Obi-Wan leads an attack on a secret Separatist base on Utapau, and kills Grievous. Anakin is lured to the Dark Side with promises from Darth Sidious that with the Dark Side he could save his pregnant wife, Padme, from dying in childbirth. Palpatine fabricates a Jedi plot to overthrow the Senate and defeats both the Jedi and the Separatists. With the end of the Clone Wars, Palpatine establishes a new Galactic Empire. Darth Vader leads the Jedi Purge. Obi-Wan Kenobi flees to Tatooine. Yoda retires to Dagobah. Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa are born and placed in hiding. The first stirrings of rebellion begin.. Star Wars Episode 3: Revenge of the Sith (m)

-5

The Droids, R2-D2 and C-3PO have some adventures. Droids (c)-by Dark Horse Comics

-2

Starkiller, Vader's secret apprentice (Galen Marek), hunts down Jedi, is betrayed by his master, and helps form the Rebel Alliance. The Force Unleased (c,n,g)

Luke Skywalker meets Obi-Wan Kenobi. The Battle of Yavin occurs, resulting in the destruction of the Death Star. Star Wars Episode 4: A New Hope (m)

Imperial forces bomb Yavin 4. Jan Dodonna is captured on Yavin 4. Construction is begun on the Rebel base on Hoth.

The Battle of Hoth takes place. Han Solo is captured by Boba Fett and turned over to Jabba the Hutt. Xizor and Dash Rendar are presumably killed. Black Sun is brought down. Star Wars Episode 5: The Empire Strikes Back (m), Shadows of the Empire (n,c)

Jabba the Hutt is overthrown. The Galactic Civil War ends with the Battle of Endor. Emperor Palpatine dies. The New Republic is formed. An alien race, the Ssi-Ruuk, attempt to overthrow the planet Bakura, but Imperial and New Republic forces join and defeat the new threat. Tales From Jabba's Palace (n), Star Wars Episode 6: Return of the Jedi (m), The Truce at Bakura (n), X-Wing Rogue Squadron series (c)

Kyle Katarn's fight with Seven Dark Jedi and his Journey to the light side and the Hidden Valley of the Jedi. Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II (computer game)

6.5-8

Wedge Antilles and Rogue squadron continue the battle against the remnants of the Empire, and play a crucial part in the capture of the planet Coruscant, a.k.a. Imperial Center. X-Wing: Rogue Squadron novels (n)

Leia Organa and Han Solo are married. The Courtship of Princess Leia (n)

Jacen and Jaina Solo are born. Grand Admiral Thrawn returns and solidifies the Imperial navy, but is defeated by the New Republic. Joruus C'Boath surfaces. Mara Jade makes herself known. Heir to the Empire trilogy (n,c)

10-11

Anakin Solo is born. The Emperor returns in a clone body, unleashing the world devastators, and later the galaxy gun. He is finally defeated by a group of Jedi Knights, including Luke Skywalker. Kyle Katarn's journey to the Sith Temple on Drommund Kaas and Mara Jade's apprenticeship to him. Dark Empire (c), Dark Empire II (c), Empire's End (c), Jedi Knight: Mysteries of the Sith (computer game).

Luke Skywalker establishes the Jedi Academy on Yavin IV. Kyp Duron steals the sun crusher. The spirit of Exar Kun is defeated on Yavin IV. Admiral Daala leaves Maw Installation and wages war on the New Republic. Kir Kanos, last Royal Guard, hunts down the traitor Carnor Jax who tried to take control of what is now left of the Empire. Jedi Academy trilogy (n), I Jedi (n), Crimson Empire I & II (c)

Luke meets Callista. The Eye of Palpatine is defeated. Children of the Jedi (n)

Admiral Daala and Vice-Admiral Paelleon form an alliance and defeat the feuding Imperial warlords. The Hutts build Darksaber, a modified version of the Death Star. Crix Madine dies. The warlord Seti Draconis of the backwater planet Renat Chorios threatens the New Republic. Luke searches for Callista. Darksaber (n), Planet of Twilight (n)

Jacen, Jaina, and Anakin are kidnapped, and Leia, Chewie, and R2 go after them. Han and Luke look for a lost group of Jedi but instead find an alien called Waru. The Crystal Star (n)

The Black Fleet, consisting of 40 Super and Imperial class Star Destroyers controlled by the Yevetha, with the purpose of reclaiming the Rebublic sectors, declares war on the Rebublic. Luke unsuccessfully quests to find the whereabouts of his mother. Before the Storm (n), Shield of Lies (n), Tyrant's Test (n)

Kueller and Barkiss team up and unleash a superweapon more devestating that the Deathstar. A terrorist bombing in the New Republic senate building. The New Rebellion (n)

The government of the Corellian system is overturned, and a war within the system breaks out. Ambush at Corellia (n), Assault at Selonia (n), Showdown at Centerpoint (n)

A Grand Admiral Thrawn imposter tries to rally the dying Empire. A pirate fleet consisting of clones runs rampant. The entire Bothan race is blames for genocide. Specter of the Past (n), Vision of the Future (n)

23-24

Jaina and Jacen Solo train to be Jedi Knights. Brakiss establishes the Shadw Academy. Zekk joins the Shadow Academy and becomes a Dark Jedi. The Shadow Academy attacks Lukes Jedi Academy. The Diversity Alliance causes trouble. Young Jedi Knights series (n)

24+

The Yuuzhan Vong arrive from beyond the galaxy with the intent to conquer this one. War rages for years with the Yuuzhan Vong nearly winning. But victory for the Vong would mean the annihilation of all sentient species in the galaxy. The New Republic, with aid from the Empire Remnant and others, begin to push back the Vong. New Jedi Order series (n)

130+

The Sith rise again, led by Darth Krayt. Star Wars: Legacy (c)

Not all Star Wars novels, books, comics, comic stips, movies, cartoons, etc. have been listed, there are just too many. The information on this timeline has been compiled from numerous sources that I won't even try listing; but two major sources are the Star Wars: Behind The Magic and the Star Wars: Episode 1 Insider's Guide CD-ROMs from LucasArts and the Star Wars: The Essential Chronology.

last updated 11/29/08

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