966 BCE
Maz Kanata Born on Takodana
Maz Kanata is born on the planet Takodana, approximately 1,000 years before the Battle of Yavin. Her Force sensitivity manifests early. #starwars #mazkanata
Chronological Storyline (39 Milestones)
950 BCE
Maz Shows Force Abilities
Young Maz displays unusual abilities, attracting the attention of local mystics. Her parents seek guidance. #starwars #force
900 BCE
Maz Takes Control of Takodana Castle
Maz seizes the ancient castle on Takodana, establishing it as a neutral haven for pirates, smugglers, and adventurers. #starwars #takodana
850 BCE
Maz Becomes a Pirate Queen
Maz builds a reputation as a pirate queen, commanding a small fleet and accumulating vast knowledge of the underworld. #starwars #pirates
800 BCE
Maz Meets Hondo Ohnaka
During a smuggling run, Maz encounters the Weequay pirate Hondo Ohnaka, beginning a long, sporadic friendship. #starwars #hondo
700 BCE
Maz Hosts a Legendary Podrace
Takodana Castle's hangar is converted into a race track for illegal podraces, attracting thrill-seekers. #starwars #podracing
600 BCE
Maz Loses an Eye
Maz loses an eye during a violent conflict with a rival pirate gang; she later adopts her iconic goggles. #starwars #pirate
550 BCE
Maz Negotiates Truce Between Hutts and Pykes
Maz brokers a temporary peace between the Hutt Clan and Pyke Syndicate, showcasing her diplomatic skills. #starwars #hutts
500 BCE
Maz Hosts Grand Pirate Summit
Takodana Castle becomes the site of a historic summit of underworld leaders, cementing Maz's status as a neutral broker. #starwars #underworld
450 BCE
Maz Adopts a Loth-cat
Maz takes in a stray Loth-cat, which becomes her loyal companion for centuries. #starwars #lothcat
400 BCE
Mint of Mazkanata Currency
Maz introduces her own currency, the Mazkanata coin, used in her castle's casino and accepted by smugglers galaxy-wide. #starwars #currency
364 BCE
Maz Meets a Jedi Knight
A Jedi Knight visits Takodana seeking information; Maz exchanges stories but remains neutral in the Jedi-Sith conflict. #starwars #jedi
300 BCE
Maz Survives Assassination Attempt
A rival pirate hires bounty hunters to kill Maz, but she outwits them, earning respect in the underworld. #starwars #bountyhunters
250 BCE
Maz Acquires Ancient Artifacts
A treasure hunter brings Maz a collection of ancient Sith artifacts, which she locks away in her vault. #starwars #sith
200 BCE
Maz Discovers an Ancient Jedi Library
Beneath Takodana Castle, Maz finds a hidden Jedi archive, preserving knowledge of the Force. #starwars #jedi
150 BCE
Maz Refuses to Join Sith
A Sith Lord attempts to recruit Maz; she refuses and the confrontation ends in a stalemate. #starwars #sith
100 BCE
Maz Meets a Young Han Solo
Before Han Solo becomes a famous smuggler, Maz meets him on Takodana and takes a liking to his cocky attitude. #starwars #han solo
50 BCE
Maz Meets Lando Calrissian
Lando Calrissian visits Takodana and loses at sabacc to Maz, beginning a long-standing friendship. #starwars #lando
19 BCE
Maz Hides Refugees During Clone Wars
As the Clone Wars rage, Maz offers shelter to civilians from both sides, maintaining Takodana's neutrality. #starwars #clonewars
19 BCE
Maz Witnesses Rise of Empire
After Order 66, Maz stays informed about the Galactic Empire but keeps her castle out of Imperial affairs. #starwars #empire
10 BCE
Maz Meets Leia Organa
Leia Organa seeks Maz's counsel on the growing Rebellion; Maz agrees to be an informant but not a combatant. #starwars #leia
0 CE
Maz Refuses to Aid Rebellion
Despite Leia's pleas, Maz declines to join the Rebellion publicly, preferring to remain neutral. #starwars #rebellion
3 CE
Maz Acquires Skywalker Lightsaber
After Luke Skywalker loses his father's lightsaber on Cloud City, Maz obtains it through mysterious means and stores it safely. #starwars #lightsaber
4 CE
Maz Hides the Lightsaber in Storage
Maz places Anakin's lightsaber in a locked chest in her castle, waiting for its true owner to emerge. #starwars #lightsaber
34 CE
Battle of Takodana
The First Order attacks Takodana Castle; Maz helps civilians escape while the Resistance arrives to fight. #starwars #battleoftakodana
34 CE
Maz Escapes to D'Qar
After the destruction of Starkiller Base, Maz joins the Resistance on D'Qar and offers intelligence. #starwars #resistance
34 CE
Maz Contacts Leia About Codebreaker
Maz recommends the master codebreaker to Finn and Rose, though they later fail to recruit him. #starwars #thelastjedi
34 CE
Maz Meets General Leia on D'Qar
Maz reunites with Leia on D'Qar, offering her full support to the Resistance. #starwars #resistance
34 CE
Maz Is Captured by First Order
During the attack on Takodana, Maz is nearly captured but escapes through a secret tunnel. #starwars #firstorder
34 CE
Maz Gives Rey the Lightsaber
After Rey arrives, Maz offers her the Skywalker lightsaber, which Rey initially rejects. #starwars #rey
34 CE
Maz Hosts Rey and Finn
Rey, Finn, and BB-8 arrive at Takodana Castle seeking help; Maz reveals Anakin's lightsaber and encourages Rey to embrace the Force. #starwars #theforceawakens
35 CE
Maz Becomes Resistance Ally
Maz formally aligns with the Resistance after the Battle of Crait, providing resources and intelligence. #starwars #resistance
35 CE
Maz Trains Finn with the Lightsaber
Maz helps Finn practice with a lightsaber, teaching him basic techniques despite her own lack of formal training. #starwars #finn
35 CE
Maz Celebrates Victory on Ajan Kloss
After the final defeat of the Sith Eternal, Maz joins the Resistance celebration, savoring the galaxy's freedom. #starwars #victory
35 CE
Maz Overlooks the Battle of Exegol
From Ajan Kloss, Maz monitors the final battle via hologram, offering strategic advice. #starwars #exegol
35 CE
Maz Retires from Active Life
After the war, Maz chooses to step back from interstellar affairs, focusing on restoring Takodana Castle. #starwars #retirement
35 CE
Maz Briefs Resistance on Ochi's Dagger
On Ajan Kloss, Maz gives Finn the dagger of Ochi of Bestoon, leading them to the Sith Wayfinder. #starwars #theriseofskywalker
35 CE
Maz Sends the Millennium Falcon to Exegol
Maz provides the Falcon to Lando Calrissian and Chewbacca, enabling them to rally allies for the Battle of Exegol. #starwars #millenniumfalcon
35 CE
Maz Introduces D-0 to the Resistance
Maz gives the droid D-0 to Rey, providing a map fragment on a missing wayfinder. #starwars #droids