This is a timeline of galactic historya chronological record of important events relevant to the galaxy the unit of measurement used in reference to time is the galactic calendar, of which is based on the battle of yavin serving as the intermediate whereupon time before the pivotal moment is denoted as bby abbreviation of before the battle of yavin, whilst dates following which are. The films, tv shows, books, comics, video games, and short stories summarized into. Young readers books are almost always an adaptation of a previously released piece of content. This timeline constitutes a mutimedia of films, tv episodes, novels, short stories, comics, young adult novels, and childrens books and comics. We are primarily a source of discussion and news for anything involving the star wars expanded universe legends or story group canon. Young readers adaptation of the first act of star wars. Prologue is set immediately after star wars 26 prologue. A complete guide to the new star wars canon before the force. The hugely complicated star wars timeline from all the canon movies, tv shows, comics, and novels explained. Check out the first of our fourpart coverage of the full history of the star wars galaxy. Everything from the books to the comics to the games and even the supplementary material of the rpgs spanning across the entire timeline really made star wars into a living universe that i was really able to invest myself in. An absolute must have for any dedicated star wars fan, the galactic timeline tells the entire journey from the beginning of the universe through the prerepublic order right up until the legacy era with everything in between.
A brief history of the canonical star wars universe. The franchise has been expanded into various films and other media, including television series, video games, novels, comic books, theme park attractions, and themed areas, comprising an allencompassing fictional. Canon stories checklist star wars timeline almanac. With this new star wars canon timeline, you can now stay current on. The ultimate guide to reading the star wars books reedsy. Watch the entire history of the star wars canon so far.
What follows is a moderately comprehensive timeline of star wars media that is currently considered canon. This timeline is intended to list narrativebased canon media by an. Do you feel lost while trying to keep up with all of the star wars content. The new star wars expanded novel universe that includes all star wars novels and media created after the legends rebranding of the old eu. Kenner made the first star wars action figures to coincide with the release of the film, and today the original figures are highly valuable.
And so here we are, the end of my little star wars history lesson, and the last section which, more or less, goes through what happened in biowares deceived cg game trailer, which is set before the start of the old republic. Star wars timeline the complete chronology from phantom. Complete with every canon star wars book ever written. Now, in order restored to the galaxy, we here at dork side of the force would like to be your guide to the new star wars canon timeline. The hugely complicated star wars timeline from all the canon movies. Oh, and weve included which movietv showbook each event appears in in. Leading off the month is the mammoth book, star wars year by year. If a picture is worth a thousand words, then this months new releases from dk publishing are worth their weight in jedi holocrons. Aug 29, 2019 with this new star wars canon timeline, you can now stay current on everything star wars, and how these materials are connected with both the old and new films. What casual fans may not know is that all of these productions and publications are now officially part of the new canon, meaning that they are included in the fictional history of that galaxy far, far away. By richard edwards 06 january 2020 the hugely complicated star wars timeline from all the canon movies, tv shows, comics, and novels explained. A frequently updated list of every star wars books in the official canon.
The films, tv shows, books, comics, video games, and short stories summarized into the most important moments of galactic history. Aside from toys, clothes, and the obscenely large death star co. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise created by george lucas, which began with the eponymous 1977 film and quickly became a worldwide popculture phenomenon. As someone who grew up on the old extended universe, thats. Luke skywalker finds the lost book of sith in the ruins of mount tantiss. Euonly material can be found in the individual eras. Best new star wars books best new star wars canon books. Tarkin by james luceno, thrawn by timothy zahn, bloodline by claudia gray, lords of the sith by paul s. Up until disney acquired lucasfilm in 2012, the expanded universe i.
While were waiting for more postreturn of the jedi information, check out our previous entry of canon catchup about the history of star destroyers. The first great schism erupts in the core worlds between the jedi order and the legions of. A full colour magnificent tome measuring 37cm x 27cm with glorious doublepage spreads covering every planet of significance from the past seven star wars films, including elements from the tv series and canon literature the galactic atlas from egmont is a. Lucas later commissioned alan dean foster, who ghostwrote the novelization, to write a sequel, which resulted in splinter of the minds eye 1978. Finally published in one complete authoritative edition and in limited numbers. The star wars expanded universe timeline endeavors to present those tales stories which did and did not happen in the star wars universe and have designated the page, infinities, for the latter stories which exist outside of continuity. Using the films as the anchors and the battle of yavin as a date point bby means before the battle of yavin, aby means after the battle of. May 04, 2018 watch the entire history of the star wars canon so far.
A complete history of the star wars universe, part i everything. A chronological timeline of star wars media, sorted according to their timeframe relative to the battle of yavin, seen in the original star wars movie. The second book in the aftermath trilogy picks up with norra wexley, and her team dispatched. With the massive amount of canon media that has hit the star wars universe since 2014, we thought it would be expedient to provide our readers with a general timeline of the books, comics, and video games in relation to the films and tv series.
This complete saga page follows the one canon approach, allowing eucompatible stories from. For twenty years, an expanded universe of novels, comics, and games have supplemented the films and tv shows to create an incredibly deep and detailed star wars universe. This is a timeline for books considered canon in the new continuity. Return to a time of great upheaval in the galaxy, the final years of the republic, in this. From the adventures of luke skywalker 1976, the novelization of the 1977 film. The clone wars, and comics, books, and video games published after april of that year. Star wars was the first intellectual property to be licensed in lego history. Thousands of years before the clone wars, the imperial era, and the new republic era. There are plenty of fans for whom the movies arent nearly enough, and the people behind one of the alltime great science fantasy sagas have always been more than happy to oblige.
Novels and novelizations are separated, as are junior novels and junior novelizations. Dec 17, 2019 star wars canon timeline in chronological order. This timeline is organized chronologically and in six different categories. The list includes films, television episodes, novels, comic books, short stories, video games, and other promotional material. The ambitious senator palpatine causes himself to be elected supreme. This timeline only includes media considered canon by the lucasfilm story group since disney acquired the star wars franchise. The star wars explained youtube channel has compiled the entire star wars canon timeline in a nifty 30minute video that draws from the films, the tv shows, the comics, and the novelizations that. For the comic series, we have only included the first issue of the series and placed it.
However, a large majority of the novel is spent decades before as we learn. Star wars timeline gold star wars datapad swdatapad is the ultimate chronological timeline and release date lists for star wars media in the official canon. Pre99,945 bby the prophet michael writes the prophecy of the whills, foreseeing the whills residing on ashlan four. Dec 02, 2019 star wars inspires a love that can border on obsession. The timeline of galactic history spans from the earliest known days of the prerepublic era to the new republic era, specifically 4 aby. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author. A mostly complete star wars canon timeline nerdist.
Star wars timeline the complete chronology from phantom menace to the last jedi. The first star wars spinoff material was star wars. The films, tv shows, books, comics, video games, and short stories are all summarized in. The list includes films, television episodes, novels, comic books, short stories. A complete history of the star wars universe, part i everything up to phantom menace. All stories within this checklist are considered to be official canon stories. The complete star wars saga timeline updated fandom. Dec 28, 2016 the current, canonical star wars timeline. Star wars novelist adds first lesbian character to canon. This spinoff material is licensed and moderated by lucasfilm, though during his involvement with the franchise george lucas reserved the right to both draw from and contradict it in his own works. A visual history, updated edition, coming out today. May 28, 2018 welcome to fandoms complete incanon star wars saga timeline when star wars. A complete history of the star wars universe, part i. So, what does the star wars canon timeline look like.
As of april 25th, 2014, it was announced that the old expanded universe was no longer the official story line of the star wars universe. Star wars timeline the ultimate star wars canon timeline. The first jedi temple is constructed on the rocky islands of ahchto. Timeline of galactic history alternative star wars saga. In a lot of ways, lost stars is perhaps the perfect star wars book. Needless to say, many fans have strong opinions about this. Check out the first of our four part coverage of the full history of the star wars galaxy. This timeline includes published and approved unpublished star wars stories euonly material can be found in the individual eras this complete saga page follows the one canon approach, allowing eucompatible stories from the postdisney era of star wars literature.
Star wars, movies, features, columns a new hope return of the jedi revenge of the sith star wars star wars. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series created. Pinpointing exact settings for this timeline is quite difficult, with many settings for the novels and comics spanning a number of years. This timeline includes published and approved unpublished star wars stories. Age of republic following a golden age of peace, the galactic republic enters a state of complacency where the senate is rife with corruption and scandal. Oct 10, 2019 starting in 2014, the new canon includes all of the episodes and oneoff movies, the clone wars film, the tv shows star wars resistance, star wars rebels, star wars.
For many fans of star wars who decide to read the books, the expanded universe generally referred to as the eu can appear much like wild spacecrowded, confusing, and potentially dangerous. This complete saga page follows the one canon approach, allowing eucompatible stories from the postdisney era of star wars literature. The best canon star wars book timeline in the galaxy. An unexpected offer threatens the bond between quigon jinn and obiwan kenobi as the two jedi navigate a dangerous new planet and an uncertain future in the first canon star wars novel to take place before the events of star wars. This timeline is intended to list narrativebased canon media by an inuniverse chronology.
Star wars canon timeline aug 2019 kenobi series update. It is not hosted, operated, or sponsored by lucasfilm ltd. The films, tv shows, books, comics, video games, and short stories are all summarized into the most important moments in. While its a shame that the ancient history of the classic knights of the old. This is a timeline of galactic historya chronological record of important events relevant to. This is the entire history of the star wars canon as of may 4, 2019. The best star wars books to read first a getting started guide. Star wars books fill in the blanks left by the movies, so weve looked at 10 key books in the disney timeline and ranked them from worst to best. Entire first year of the clone wars star wars lore duration. Welcome to fandoms complete incanon star wars saga timeline when star wars. If nothing else its easily my favorite book in the new star wars canon and perhaps my favorite star wars book in general. If youre new, and want to learn more about the expanded universe, you can find a few links in the sidebar that may be helpful.
For me, the legends eu was really what made me a diehard star wars fan. Old eu stories were now to be branded legends and future stories were to become new official canon stories. All novels here are published in collaboration with the lucasfilm story group, and are canon with the films and animated tv series. August 29, 2019 since disney bought lucasfilm in 2012, there has been a substantial amount of new star wars material, including comic books, novels, tv series, and games. Return to a time of great upheaval in the galaxy, the final years of the republic, in this anthology based on the beloved animated series. To ease navigation of the ever expanding star wars saga 1 timeline, we have divided it into four time periods, or ages. One of the most cunning and ruthless warriors in the history of the galactic empire, grand admiral thrawn is also one of the most. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. It was also the first book in the new canon, making its title doubly appropriate. The star wars expanded universe timeline endeavors to present those tales stories which did and did not happen in the star wars universe and have designated the. However, we at youtini have flown from one end of the galaxy to the other, and were here to tell you. Since the 1990s, hasbro holds the rights to create action figures based on the saga. Though the sith emperor now owned half the galaxy, he grew impatient. The history of the first orders feared enforcer is.
In the alternative star wars saga universe, galactic history is documented in the journal of the whills on ashlan four using the time stream. Theres enough history to make r2d2s memory banks short circuit because official star wars canon isnt just limited to liveaction movies and multiple tv series with even more coming to. Star wars has been expanded to media other than the original films. Star wars canon timeline ready steady cut featured. This new version adds new sections to the impressive timeline of star wars in our world, from the culture that shaped george lucas as a young. This film was a sensation and became the most influential science fiction film in history. The clone wars battle tales is a canon trade paperback that collects the fivepart comic book series star wars adventures. An absolute must have for any dedicated star wars fan, the galactic timeline tells the entire journey from the beginning of the universe through the prerepublic order right up until the legacy era with everything inbetween.
Dec 16, 2015 a complete guide to the new star wars canon before the force awakens. A new hope arrived in theaters in 1977, it didnt have an episode number or even a tag line. George lucas is spinning the yarn of star wars as history. The phantom menace, in the era of the glorious high republic, the noble and wise jedi knights must face a frightening threat to themselves, the galaxy. Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional. The best place, in my opinion, is to start where the author. Welcome to the star wars expanded universe subreddit. A complete guide to the new star wars canon before the. This is a timeline of galactic history recording the galaxys important events. The clone wars rumble on for two years, as detailed in six seasons of the clone wars animated tv show, one of the few things from before disney bought star wars to remain in.
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