50 BCE
Birth of Qymaen jai Sheelal
Qymaen jai Sheelal, later known as General Grievous, is born on the planet Kalee to the Kaleesh species. He grows up to become a fierce warrior and warlord. #StarWars #Character
Chronological Storyline (25 Milestones)
37 BCE
Huk War Begins
The Yam'rii (Huk) invade the Kaleesh homeworld, sparking the Huk War. Qymaen jai Sheelal leads his people in a brutal resistance against the technologically superior Huk. #StarWars #War
35 BCE
Qymaen Becomes Kaleesh Warlord
After the death of his father, Qymaen jai Sheelal takes full command of his Kaleesh tribe. He leads victorious campaigns against the Huk, earning a fearsome reputation. #StarWars #Leadership
34 BCE
Meeting with San Hill
Qymaen jai Sheelal meets San Hill, leader of the InterGalactic Banking Clan, who initially offers support against the Huk. This alliance will later be exploited by Count Dooku. #StarWars #Politics
32 BCE
Huk War Ends with Republic Mediation
The Galactic Republic intervenes to end the Huk War, imposing a cease-fire that favors the Yam'rii. Qymaen feels betrayed by the Republic and the Banking Clan, fueling his later hatred. #StarWars #Betrayal
31 BCE
Cybernetic Transformation
Count Dooku arranges an explosion that critically injures Qymaen jai Sheelal. The InterGalactic Banking Clan rebuilds him as a cyborg, turning him into General Grievous, commander of the Separatist Droid Army. #StarWars #Cyborg
30 BCE
Training Under Count Dooku
General Grievous undergoes intensive training under Count Dooku, learning lightsaber combat and strategic command. He becomes a deadly Jedi hunter, developing his signature spinning attack. #StarWars #Training
30 BCE
Destruction of Huk Fleet
As one of his first acts as a cyborg, Grievous leads a devastating attack on the Huk fleet, destroying their ships and avenging his fallen comrades. #StarWars #Revenge
29 BCE
Appointed Commander of Separatist Droid Army
Count Dooku officially appoints General Grievous as the Supreme Commander of the Separatist Droid Army. Grievous takes control of billions of battle droids. #StarWars #Command
24 BCE
First Major Offensive Against the Republic
Grievous leads his first large-scale assault against Republic forces, attacking outposts in the Outer Rim. His tactics prove effective, spreading fear across the galaxy. #StarWars #Battle
22 BCE
Defeats Jedi Master Eeth Koth
Grievous captures and defeats Jedi Master Eeth Koth in a lightsaber duel, adding his blade to the collection. Koth is later rescued by Republic forces. #StarWars #Jedi
22 BCE
Battle of Hypori
General Grievous engages Jedi on Hypori, personally killing several Jedi including the famed Master Jai Maruk. He collects their lightsabers as trophies. #StarWars #Lightsaber
21 BCE
Kills Jedi Master Adi Gallia
During a later confrontation, Grievous defeats and kills Jedi Master Adi Gallia, adding her lightsaber to his growing collection. #StarWars #Death
21 BCE
Battle of Muunilinst
Grievous commands Separatist forces on Muunilinst, facing off against Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi. He escapes after a fierce battle. #StarWars #Battle
21 BCE
Assault on the Republic Medical Station
Grievous leads a droid assault on a Republic medical station, targeting wounded clones and Jedi. He confronts Jedi General Adi Gallia but is forced to retreat. #StarWars #Attack
20 BCE
Duels Mace Windu on Dantooine
Grievous engages Jedi Master Mace Windu in combat on Dantooine. Though Windu gains the upper hand, Grievous manages to escape with his life. #StarWars #Duel
20 BCE
Capture of Jedi Master Shaak Ti
Grievous attacks the Jedi Temple on an outer world, capturing Master Shaak Ti temporarily. She later escapes, but the event shows his boldness. #StarWars #Kidnapping
20 BCE
Leads Outer Rim Sieges
Grievous commands Separatist forces in the Outer Rim Sieges, a series of brutal campaigns that destabilize the region and stretch Republic resources. #StarWars #War
19 BCE
Posthumous Legacy
After his death, Grievous is remembered as one of the most feared and effective Separatist commanders. His lightsaber collection is scattered across the galaxy. #StarWars #Legacy
19 BCE
Battle of Utapau
Obi-Wan Kenobi tracks Grievous to Utapau, leading a clone army assault. Grievous engages Obi-Wan in a lightsaber duel but is outmatched. #StarWars #Battle
19 BCE
Confronts Jedi on the Invisible Hand
While escaping Coruscant on the Invisible Hand, Grievous fights Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi. He loses the ship but wounds Obi-Wan before escaping. #StarWars #Duel
19 BCE
Death of General Grievous
During his duel with Obi-Wan Kenobi, Grievous is shot in the chest by a blaster and falls to his death. His cybernetic body explodes, ending his reign of terror. #StarWars #Death
19 BCE
Retreats to Utapau
After the capture of Palpatine and the Separatist Council, Grievous flees to Utapau, a remote sinkhole planet, to regroup. #StarWars #Retreat
19 BCE
Kidnaps Chancellor Palpatine
Grievous leads a daring raid on Coruscant, kidnapping Supreme Chancellor Palpatine from the Republic capital. This triggers the Battle of Coruscant. #StarWars #Kidnapping
19 BCE
Amasses Lightsaber Collection
By now, Grievous has collected over 50 lightsabers from fallen Jedi, displaying them as war trophies to intimidate his enemies. #StarWars #Collection