5 CE
Ben Solo Born
Ben Solo is born to Leia Organa and Han Solo on Chandrila. He is the grandson of Anakin Skywalker and Padmé Amidala, inheriting a powerful connection to the Force. #starwars #character
Chronological Storyline (29 Milestones)
10 CE
Sibling Rivalry with Leia
Ben begins to show signs of a strong connection to the Force, but also exhibits a temper and struggles with the dark side. His parents, busy with the New Republic, often leave him with caregivers. #starwars #family
15 CE
Sent to Luke's Jedi Temple
Leia sends Ben to train with his uncle Luke Skywalker at the new Jedi Temple on Ossus. Luke senses great potential but also darkness in Ben. #starwars #jedi
20 CE
Snoke's Influence Begins
Supreme Leader Snoke begins to communicate with Ben through the Force, manipulating his feelings of abandonment and resentment. Ben becomes increasingly isolated from his fellow students. #starwars #dark side
23 CE
Formation of the Knights of Ren
Kylo Ren assembles the Knights of Ren, a group of dark side warriors loyal to him. They serve Snoke and the First Order, carrying out missions across the galaxy. #starwars #knights of ren
23 CE
Destruction of Luke's Temple
Ben Solo destroys the Jedi Temple on Ossus, killing several students. He then joins Snoke and takes the name Kylo Ren, becoming the Master of the Knights of Ren. #starwars #knights of ren
23 CE
Luke Contemplates Killing Ben
Luke Skywalker senses the darkness in Ben and, in a moment of weakness, ignites his lightsaber, considering killing him. Ben wakes and, feeling betrayed, destroys the temple and kills most of the Jedi students. #starwars #betrayal
28 CE
Capture of Poe Dameron
Kylo Ren captures Resistance pilot Poe Dameron on Jakku, interrogating him for information about the map to Luke Skywalker. He uses the Force to extract information, showing his ruthless nature. #starwars #resistance
28 CE
Encounter with Rey on Takodana
Kylo Ren captures Rey on Takodana and brings her to Starkiller Base. He attempts to probe her mind but is surprised by her strength in the Force. #starwars #rey
28 CE
Duel with Rey and Finn
Kylo Ren duels Rey and Finn in the Starkiller Base forest. He is wounded by Finn but ultimately defeated by Rey, who taps into the Force. He is left scarred and humiliated. #starwars #duel
28 CE
First Order Rises
The First Order emerges from the remnants of the Empire, with Kylo Ren as a key enforcer. He participates in the attack on the Hosnian system, destroying the New Republic capital. #starwars #first order
28 CE
Kills Han Solo on Starkiller Base
Kylo Ren confronts his father Han Solo on Starkiller Base. Despite Han's plea to return home, Kylo kills him, solidifying his turn to the dark side. #starwars #parricide
29 CE
Kills Snoke and Becomes Supreme Leader
Kylo Ren kills Snoke during a confrontation on the Supremacy, then declares himself the new Supreme Leader of the First Order. He attempts to turn Rey to his side but fails. #starwars #supreme leader
29 CE
Force Bond with Rey
A Force bond forms between Kylo Ren and Rey, allowing them to communicate across space. This connection challenges Kylo's loyalties and leads to moments of vulnerability. #starwars #force bond
29 CE
Battle of Crait
Kylo Ren leads the First Order attack on the Resistance base on Crait. He confronts Luke Skywalker in a Force projection duel, but is unable to stop the Resistance's escape. #starwars #battle
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29 CE
Training with Snoke
Kylo Ren undergoes further training with Supreme Leader Snoke, who mocks his failure and pushes him to embrace the dark side completely. #starwars #training
29 CE
Destroys Luke's Projection
Kylo Ren realizes Luke is not physically present and attacks his projection, but Luke disappears, having used the last of his strength. Kylo is left frustrated and alone. #starwars #luke skywalker
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30 CE
Battle of Exegol
Ben Solo fights alongside Rey against the Sith Eternal and Palpatine. He helps Rey defeat Palpatine by deflecting attacks. #starwars #exegol
30 CE
Rey Heals Kylo Ren
After stabbing Kylo, Rey uses the Force to heal his wound, an act of compassion that shakes Kylo's dark side allegiance. He begins to turn back to the light. #starwars #healing
30 CE
Duel on Kef Bir
Kylo Ren duels Rey on the wreckage of the second Death Star on Kef Bir. He is defeated and stabbed, but Rey heals him, causing a moment of redemption. #starwars #duel
30 CE
Reveals Rey's Parentage
Kylo Ren tells Rey that her parents were nobodies who sold her for drinking money, but later learns from Palpatine that she is his granddaughter. #starwars #rey
30 CE
Legacy of Ben Solo
Ben Solo's story is remembered as a tragedy of a fallen Jedi who found redemption. His actions helped bring balance to the Force. #starwars #legacy
30 CE
Ben Solo Becomes a Force Ghost
Ben Solo's spirit appears as a Force ghost on Tatooine, watching over Rey. He is reunited with his family in the Force. #starwars #force ghost
30 CE
Ben Solo's Sacrifice
After Palpatine is defeated, Ben Solo uses his remaining life force to resurrect Rey, who died in the battle. He kisses her and then fades away, becoming one with the Force. #starwars #sacrifice
30 CE
Kills the Knights of Ren?
Kylo Ren orders the Knights of Ren to capture Rey, but they fail. He later kills some of them for their failure, showing his ruthlessness. #starwars #knights of ren
30 CE
Confrontation with Rey on Pasaana
Kylo Ren tracks Rey to Pasaana, where they engage in a brief duel. He learns of a wayfinder and pursues her. #starwars #pasaana
30 CE
Kylo Ren's Redemption
Kylo Ren throws away his red lightsaber and confronts the Knights of Ren, defeating them. He then goes to Exegol to help Rey. #starwars #redemption
30 CE
Ben Solo Returns
Kylo Ren fully returns to the light, becoming Ben Solo again. He uses his grandfather's lightsaber to fight alongside Rey. #starwars #ben solo
30 CE
Search for Exegol
Kylo Ren seeks the Sith planet Exegol, guided by the spirit of Darth Sidious. He obtains a Sith wayfinder to navigate the unknown region. #starwars #exegol