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The Battle of Yavin serves as the reference point for the Star Wars timeline. Events are dated in relation to it using 365-day years. [ 76 ] For example, the Battle of Geonosis , which marks the start of the Clone Wars , takes place in 22 BBY, while the Battle of Endor, which marks the end of the Galactic Civil War, takes place in 4 ABY.
Chewbacca (/ tʃ uː ˈ b ɑː k ə / choo-BAH-kə), nicknamed "Chewwie", is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise. He is a Wookiee—a tall, hairy, highly intelligent species originating from the planet Kashyyyk.
The 2015 novel Heir to the Jedi takes place between Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back, and chronicles the adventures of Luke as he continues to battle the Empire with his Rebel companions. [25] [26] He grows close with Nakari Kelen, a fellow Rebel, and he begins to develop his Force abilities.
This simple chart should clear up any lingering questions about what happens when in the world of Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, Jar Jar Binks et al.
The films and series in the Skywalker saga span decades. Here’s the timeline of “Star Wars,” from new series “The Acolyte” to “The Rise of Skywalker” and beyond.
It is the sequel to Star Wars (1977), [a] the second film in the Star Wars film series, and the fifth chronological chapter of the Skywalker Saga. Set three years after the events of Star Wars, its story follows the battle between the Galactic Empire led by Emperor Palpatine and the Rebel Alliance led by Princess Leia.
In science fiction the sub-type of the alien sidekick has been established. Examples of alien sidekicks are Mr. Spock (sidekick of Captain James T. Kirk) on Star Trek and Chewbacca (sidekick of Han Solo) in the original Star Wars trilogy. One of the roles of the alien sidekick is to act as a mouthpiece for social commentary on the human ...
The Galactic Republic, commonly known as The Republic, is a fictional political entity in the Star Wars universe that predates the formation of the Galactic Empire. It is prominently featured in the prequel trilogy of Star Wars films , offering a glimpse into its history and functioning.