44 BCE
Nien Nunb Born on Sullust
Nien Nunb is born on the planet Sullust. He will later become a smuggler and a key pilot for the Rebel Alliance and Resistance. #starwars #sullustan
Chronological Storyline (35 Milestones)
40 BCE
Explores Sullust's Caverns
As a child, Nien Nunb explores the vast lava tubes and caverns of Sullust, developing his navigation skills. #starwars #sullustan
19 BCE
Witnesses Rise of the Empire
Nien Nunb experiences the rise of the Galactic Empire after the Clone Wars, shaping his resentment toward Imperial rule. #starwars #empire
15 BCE
Begins Smuggling Career
To support his family, Nien Nunb starts smuggling goods across the galaxy, quickly gaining a reputation for his piloting skills. #starwars #smuggler
12 BCE
Acquires Own Starship
Nien Nunb obtains his own starship, a modified light freighter, enabling him to operate independently in the smuggling underworld. #starwars #smuggler
10 BCE
Gains Reputation as a Skilled Pilot
Through numerous smuggling runs, Nien Nunb becomes known as one of the most capable pilots in the Outer Rim. #starwars #pilot
8 BCE
Meets Lando Calrissian
Nien Nunb encounters Lando Calrissian during a high-stakes sabacc game, and the two become friends and occasional partners. #starwars #lando
8 BCE
Forms Partnership with Lando
Nien Nunb and Lando Calrissian begin working together on smuggling operations, with Nien often serving as Lando's co-pilot. #starwars #partnership
5 BCE
Participates in Outer Rim Smuggling Run
Nien Nunb and Lando successfully complete a dangerous smuggling run to the Outer Rim, evading Imperial patrols. #starwars #smuggling
4 BCE
Avoids Imperial Entanglements
Nien Nunb narrowly escapes Imperial capture during a routine smuggling stop, further fueling his anti-Imperial sentiment. #starwars #empire
2 BCE
Joins Sullustan Resistance
Inspired by the Rebel Alliance, Nien Nunb joins the Sullustan resistance movement against the Empire's occupation of his homeworld. #starwars #resistance
1 BCE
Helps Liberate Sullust
Nien Nunb participates in the liberation of Sullust from Imperial control, aiding the Rebel Alliance in securing the planet. #starwars #liberation
0 CE
Enlists in Rebel Alliance
After the liberation of Sullust, Nien Nunb formally joins the Rebel Alliance as a pilot, ready to fight against the Empire. #starwars #rebelalliance
4 CE
Attends Battle of Endor Briefing
Nien Nunb is present at the Rebel briefing aboard Home One, where General Ackbar outlines the plan to attack the second Death Star. #starwars #endor
4 CE
Travels to Sullust with Lando
Soon after Endor, Nien Nunb accompanies Lando Calrissian to Sullust to retrieve a Sith artifact, as depicted in the Shattered Empire comic. #starwars #shatteredempire
4 CE
Escapes Exploding Death Star
Nien Nunb and Lando barely escape the exploding Death Star II, flying the Millennium Falcon to safety. #starwars #escape
4 CE
Flies into Death Star II
Nien Nunb skillfully navigates the Millennium Falcon into the incomplete Death Star II's superstructure during the battle. #starwars #deathstar
4 CE
Volunteers as Millennium Falcon Co-Pilot
Nien Nunb steps forward to co-pilot the Millennium Falcon alongside Lando Calrissian for the assault on the Death Star. #starwars #millenniumfalcon
4 CE
Destroys Imperial Tower on Dathomir
Nien Nunb pilots a Y-wing in an attack on an Imperial communications tower on the planet Dathomir, aiding the Rebel clean-up operations. #starwars #dathomir
4 CE
Visits Iego
Nien Nunb travels to the planet Iego with Lando to find a specialized droid for a mission. #starwars #iego
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4 CE
Retrieves Sith Artifact
On Sullust, Nien Nunb and Lando recover a dangerous Sith artifact from an ancient tomb, preventing it from falling into Imperial hands. #starwars #sith
4 CE
Receives Medal on Endor
Nien Nunb is awarded a medal during the Rebel victory celebration on Endor for his bravery in the battle. #starwars #medal
4 CE
Fires at Death Star Core
Piloting the Falcon, Nien Nunb fires turbolasers at the Death Star's reactor core, contributing to its destruction. #starwars #deathstar
5 CE
Participates in Battle of Jakku
Nien Nunb flies in the Battle of Jakku, a decisive engagement that effectively ends the Galactic Civil War. #starwars #jakku
6 CE
Returns to Smuggling
After the war, Nien Nunb returns to his smuggling ways, taking on various freelance jobs across the galaxy. #starwars #smuggler
20 CE
Settles on Sullust
Nien Nunb takes a break from adventuring and settles down on his homeworld of Sullust, living a quiet life. #starwars #sullust
34 CE
Recruited by the Resistance
Nien Nunb is recruited by the Resistance, rejoining the fight against the First Order. #starwars #resistance
34 CE
Assists Colossus Crew
Nien Nunb arrives on the Colossus station and helps Kazuda Xiono and the crew in their fight against the First Order. #starwars #colossus
34 CE
Helps Escape from Castilon
Nien Nunb aids in the escape of the Colossus from Castilon, piloting a ship through a First Order blockade. #starwars #castilon
34 CE
Fights in Battle over Castilon
Nien Nunb engages First Order forces in a space battle over Castilon, protecting the Colossus. #starwars #battle
34 CE
Evacuates Civilians from Colossus
Nien Nunb helps evacuate civilians from the Colossus as it falls under heavy First Order attack. #starwars #evacuation
35 CE
Pilots Millennium Falcon at Exegol
Nien Nunb once again co-pilots the Millennium Falcon with Lando Calrissian during the Battle of Exegol. #starwars #exegol
35 CE
Survives Battle of Exegol
Nien Nunb survives the Battle of Exegol and joins the celebration on Ajan Kloss, having helped secure the galaxy's future. #starwars #victory
35 CE
Destroys First Order Star Destroyer
Nien Nunb fires the Falcon's weapons to destroy a First Order Resurgent-class Star Destroyer, aiding the Resistance offensive. #starwars #star destroyer
35 CE
Joins Resistance Fleet on Ajan Kloss
Nien Nunb arrives at the Resistance base on Ajan Kloss to join the fleet preparing for the final battle against the Sith Eternal. #starwars #ajankloss