2 CE
Born on Yavin 4
Poe Dameron is born on Yavin 4 to Shara Bey, a Rebel pilot, and Kes Dameron, a Rebel soldier. His family's legacy in the Galactic Civil War shapes his future. #starwars #character
Chronological Storyline (33 Milestones)
10 CE
Mother Shara Bey Dies
Shara Bey succumbs to a degenerative disease when Poe is eight years old. Her death deeply affects him and his father, Kes. #starwars #character
16 CE
Father Kes Dameron Departs
Kes Dameron leaves Yavin 4 to help establish the New Republic, leaving Poe with family friends. Poe begins to develop his piloting skills. #starwars #character
21 CE
Joins New Republic Defense Fleet
Poe enters the New Republic flight academy and later serves as a pilot in the Defense Fleet, honing his skills as an exceptional starfighter pilot. #starwars #character
28 CE
Leaves New Republic for Resistance
Inspired by Leia Organa's vision, Poe leaves the New Republic and joins the Resistance, becoming one of its most trusted pilots. #starwars #character
30 CE
Forms Black Squadron
Poe assembles Black Squadron, an elite team of Resistance pilots, to carry out covert missions against the First Order. #starwars #character
33 CE
Mission to Megalox Beta
Black Squadron undertakes a mission to the planet Megalox Beta to recover a fragment of a map leading to Luke Skywalker. #starwars #character
34 CE
Mission to Jakku: Meets Lor San Tekka
Poe is sent to Jakku by Leia to retrieve a map piece from Lor San Tekka, setting events of The Force Awakens in motion. #starwars #character
34 CE
Captured by First Order on Jakku
First Order troops attack the village; Kylo Ren captures Poe after Lor San Tekka is killed. Poe is taken aboard the Finalizer. #starwars #character
34 CE
Finds Rey and BB-8 on Jakku
Separated from Finn, Poe reunites with his droid BB-8 and meets Rey. They briefly interact before he leaves for the Resistance base. #starwars #character
34 CE
Returns to Resistance Base on D'Qar
Poe returns to the Resistance base on D'Qar, delivering BB-8 and the map's information to Leia. He learns of the droid's mission. #starwars #character
34 CE
Demoted and Mutiny
After disobeying Leia's orders, Poe is demoted. Later, he leads a mutiny against Vice Admiral Holdo, believing her plan is cowardly. #starwars #character
34 CE
Infiltration of the Nebulon-C
Poe and Black Squadron infiltrate a First Order Nebulon-C frigate to steal intelligence on Starkiller Base. #starwars #character
34 CE
Rallies Remnants of Resistance
After the Battle of Crait, Poe helps Leia rally the surviving Resistance members on the Millennium Falcon, vowing to continue the fight. #starwars #character
34 CE
Battle of Crait
Poe leads the Resistance fighters in speeders against the First Order's ground assault on Crait, providing cover for the evacuation. He faces Kylo Ren in a confrontation. #starwars #character
34 CE
Journey to Canto Bight
Poe sends Finn and Rose on a secret mission to Canto Bight to find a master codebreaker to disable the First Order's tracker. #starwars #character
34 CE
Battle of D'Qar
The First Order attacks the Resistance base on D'Qar; Poe leads a bombing run against a First Order Dreadnought, destroying it despite heavy losses. #starwars #character
34 CE
Promoted to Commander
Following the victory at Starkiller Base, Leia promotes Poe to Commander within the Resistance. #starwars #character
34 CE
Attack on Starkiller Base
Poe flies as Red Leader in the assault on Starkiller Base, delivering the critical shot that destroys the superweapon. #starwars #character
34 CE
Battle of Takodana
Poe leads a squadron to Takodana to rescue Han Solo and Finn from the First Order. He destroys several TIE fighters. #starwars #character
34 CE
Escapes with Finn in TIE Fighter
Poe convinces the stormtrooper FN-2187 (Finn) to help him escape; they steal a TIE fighter and crash-land on Jakku. #starwars #character
34 CE
Recruits Temmin Wexley
Poe recruits the young mechanic and former Imperial pilot Temmin 'Snap' Wexley into Black Squadron. #starwars #character
35 CE
Captured on Kijimi
Poe is captured by First Order forces on Kijimi and interrogated by General Pryde, but he escapes with help from Zorii Bliss, an old flame. #starwars #character
35 CE
Revealed as Former Spice Runner
During the Kijimi mission, Poe's past as a spice runner is revealed, straining his friendship with Finn. #starwars #character
35 CE
Learns of Rey's Connection to Palpatine
Poe learns that Rey is Emperor Palpatine's granddaughter, a secret that tests their bond. #starwars #character
35 CE
Destroys the Final Order's Navigation Tower
Poe leads a ground assault on Exegol to destroy the navigation tower preventing the Resistance fleet's escape. #starwars #character
35 CE
Attends Celebration on Ajan Kloss
Poe participates in a victory celebration with the Resistance on Ajan Kloss, honoring the fallen and looking to the future. #starwars #character
35 CE
Honored as a Hero of the Resistance
Poe is formally recognized as a hero of the Resistance for his leadership and bravery in the war against the First Order and Sith Eternal. #starwars #character
35 CE
Continues Service in the New Republic Restoration
After the war, Poe continues to serve in the newly restored New Republic, training new pilots and ensuring peace. #starwars #character
35 CE
Victory and Reunion on Exegol
After the defeat of Palpatine, Poe reunites with Finn and Rey on Exegol, celebrating the Resistance's victory. #starwars #character
35 CE
Battle of Exegol: Commands Fleet
Poe takes command of the Resistance fleet—including the Millennium Falcon—during the final battle against the Sith Eternal's Star Destroyers. #starwars #character
35 CE
Mission to Pasaana
Poe, Finn, Rey, Chewbacca, and C-3PO travel to Pasaana to locate a Sith wayfinder. They encounter the First Order and a mysterious snake. #starwars #character
35 CE
Receives Intelligence on Palpatine
Poe learns from a spy of the resurrected Emperor Palpatine and the Sith Eternal fleet on Exegol. #starwars #character