Universe Timeline
The Star Wars universe timeline is divided into three main eras:
The Old Republic Era:
- Begins with events thousands of years before the original trilogy.
- Dominated by the Galactic Republic and the Jedi Order.
- Witnessed conflicts like the Great Sith War and Mandalorian Wars.
The Rise of the Empire Era:
- Marks the decline of the Galactic Republic and the rise of the Galactic Empire.
- Features the Clone Wars, where the Republic clones battle the Separatist droid army.
- Concludes with the fall of the Jedi Order and the rise of the Sith.
The Rebellion Era and Beyond:
- Encompasses the original trilogy (Episodes IV-VI), featuring the Rebel Alliance’s struggle against the tyrannical Galactic Empire.
- Followed by the New Republic’s formation and conflicts with remnants of the Empire
- The sequel trilogy (Episodes VII-IX) explores the rise of the First Order and the Resistance’s fight against it.