61 BCE
Birth of Gial Ackbar on Mon Cala
Gial Ackbar is born on the aquatic planet Mon Cala to a family of the Calamari species. He would later become one of the most renowned military leaders in galactic history. #starwars #character
Chronological Storyline (15 Milestones)
22 BCE
Battle of Mon Cala during Clone Wars
Ackbar serves as a commander in the Mon Calamari defense forces alongside Jedi General Kit Fisto. They defeat the Separatist invasion of their homeworld. #starwars #clonewars
19 BCE
Marooned after Order 66
Following the execution of Order 66, Ackbar is stranded on an alien world and later rescued by the fledgling Rebel Alliance. He begins working with them. #starwars #order66
18 BCE
Enslaved by the Empire
Ackbar is captured by the Galactic Empire and forced into servitude, designing ships and serving as a tactical advisor under duress. #starwars #empire
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5 BCE
Escape from Imperial Service
Ackbar escapes Imperial custody and formally joins the Rebel Alliance, offering his strategic expertise to the cause. #starwars #rebellion
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3 BCE
Promoted to Fleet Admiral
Ackbar is appointed Fleet Admiral of the Rebel Alliance Navy, overseeing the construction of the Home One Mon Calamari cruiser. #starwars #admiral
2 BCE
Battle of Hoth
Ackbar commands Home One in the evacuation of Hoth, successfully retrieving key personnel despite Imperial pursuit. #starwars #hoth
0 CE
Battle of Endor
Ackbar leads the Rebel fleet in the Battle of Endor. He famously declares 'It's a trap!' when the Imperial fleet ambushes them, but ultimately the Death Star is destroyed. #starwars #endor
5 CE
Promoted to Grand Admiral
After the Battle of Jakku, Ackbar is promoted to Grand Admiral of the New Republic Defense Fleet. #starwars #newrepublic
5 CE
Battle of Jakku
Ackbar commands the New Republic fleet in the Battle of Jakku, which decisively defeats the Imperial remnant and ends the Galactic Civil War. #starwars #jakku
6 CE
Retirement from Active Service
Ackbar retires from the New Republic military, settling on Mon Cala to advise the government. #starwars #retirement
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28 CE
Joins the Resistance
Recognizing the threat of the First Order, Ackbar comes out of retirement to serve as a high-ranking officer in the Resistance. #starwars #resistance
34 CE
Command of the Raddus
Ackbar commands the Resistance flagship Raddus during the First Order conflict, leading evacuation and combat operations. #starwars #raddus
34 CE
Death at the Battle of Oetchi
Ackbar dies aboard the Raddus when the First Order attacks the Resistance fleet. His sacrifice allows other ships to escape. #starwars #death
61 CE
Legacy and Statue on Mon Cala
A statue of Ackbar is erected on Mon Cala to honor his contributions to the liberation of the galaxy. #starwars #legacy