13 BCE
Han Solo Born on Corellia
Han Solo is born on the planet Corellia to unknown parents. He grows up as an orphan on the streets, learning survival skills and piloting. #StarWars #HanSolo
Chronological Storyline (40 Milestones)
12 BCE
Han Joins the White Worms Gang
As a young child, Han Solo becomes a member of the White Worms, a criminal gang on Corellia led by Lady Proxima. He works as a scavenger and pickpocket. #StarWars #Corellia
11 BCE
Han Meets Qi'ra
Han Solo befriends another orphan, Qi'ra, within the White Worms. They develop a close bond and dream of escaping Corellia together. #StarWars #QiRa
10 BCE
Han and Qi'ra Plan Escape
Han and Qi'ra attempt to steal coaxium from the White Worms to buy passage off Corellia. Their plan fails, leading to a chase. #StarWars #Escape
10 BCE
Han Escapes Corellia Alone
During the escape attempt, Han is separated from Qi'ra and forced to flee Corellia alone by joining the Imperial Navy as a pilot. He vows to return for her. #StarWars #ImperialNavy
9 BCE
Han Serves as Imperial Pilot Cadet
Han Solo undergoes flight training at the Imperial Academy on Carida. He excels as a pilot but clashes with authority. #StarWars #ImperialAcademy
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8 BCE
Han Assigned to Mimban
After an incident, Han is reassigned to the Mimban campaign as an infantryman. He serves in the muddy trenches of the planet Mimban. #StarWars #Mimban
8 BCE
Han and Chewie Desert the Empire
Han and Chewbacca desert the Imperial military and become smugglers. They steal a ship and begin their life of crime. #StarWars #Desertion
8 BCE
Han Meets Chewbacca on Mimban
Han Solo encounters a Wookiee prisoner, Chewbacca, in the Mimban trenches. They help each other escape and form a lifelong friendship. #StarWars #Chewbacca
7 BCE
First Heist with Beckett
Han participates in his first major heist with Beckett's crew, stealing a shipment of coaxium. The job goes wrong, and Han learns the ropes of the criminal underworld. #StarWars #Heist
7 BCE
Han Joins Tobias Beckett's Crew
Han and Chewbacca meet Tobias Beckett, a seasoned criminal. They join his crew to pull off heists for the Crimson Dawn syndicate. #StarWars #TobiasBeckett
6 BCE
Sabacc Game for the Falcon
Han challenges Lando to a game of Sabacc for ownership of the Millennium Falcon. Han wins the ship, though Lando later claims he cheated. #StarWars #Sabacc
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6 BCE
Han Meets Lando Calrissian
Han Solo meets Lando Calrissian, a smooth-talking smuggler and gambler, on the planet Savareen. Lando owns the Millennium Falcon. #StarWars #LandoCalrissian
6 BCE
Han Acquires the Millennium Falcon
Han Solo officially becomes the owner of the Millennium Falcon, a YT-1300 light freighter. He and Chewbacca begin modifying it. #StarWars #MillenniumFalcon
5 BCE
The Kessel Run Job
Beckett's crew plans a daring heist to steal unrefined coaxium from the Kessel mines. Han is tasked with piloting the Falcon during the escape. #StarWars #KesselRun
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5 BCE
Han Meets Dryden Vos
Han and the crew meet Dryden Vos, a high-ranking Crimson Dawn leader, who finances the Kessel heist. Han is impressed by Vos's power. #StarWars #DrydenVos
5 BCE
Infiltration of Kessel Mines
Han, Chewbacca, Beckett, and others infiltrate the Kessel spice mines to steal coaxium. They encounter the Pyke Syndicate and Imperial forces. #StarWars #KesselMines
5 BCE
The Kessel Run in Under 12 Parsecs
To escape the Imperial blockade, Han pilots the Falcon through the dangerous Maw, a cluster of black holes. He completes the Kessel Run in 12 parsecs, a record. #StarWars #Maw
5 BCE
Confrontation with Dryden Vos
Han and Qi'ra confront Dryden Vos on his yacht. Han kills Vos in a fight, but Qi'ra reveals her true allegiance to Crimson Dawn. #StarWars #DrydenVos
5 BCE
Han and Chewie Become Independent Smugglers
After escaping the Crimson Dawn conflict, Han and Chewbacca go freelance, taking smuggling jobs across the galaxy. They begin building their reputation. #StarWars #Smugglers
5 BCE
Han Meets Qi'ra Again
After the Kessel Run, Han reunites with Qi'ra on Savareen. She is now a high-ranking member of Crimson Dawn, working for Dryden Vos. #StarWars #QiRa
5 BCE
Betrayal on Savareen
Beckett betrays Han and the crew, attempting to steal the coaxium for himself. Han and Qi'ra work together to thwart him. #StarWars #Betrayal
5 BCE
Maul Reveals Himself
Qi'ra contacts her master, Darth Maul, who appears via hologram. Maul orders Qi'ra to bring Han to him, but she lets Han go. #StarWars #DarthMaul
4 BCE
Han Takes a Job from Jabba the Hutt
Han Solo begins working for the Hutt Cartel, taking jobs from Jabba the Hutt. He gains a reputation as a fast pilot and lucky gambler. #StarWars #JabbaTheHutt
3 BCE
Han Dumps Spice Cargo
To avoid Imperial inspection, Han dumps a shipment of spice belonging to Jabba. This incurs a large debt that will haunt him. #StarWars #Spice
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2 BCE
Han Wins the Falcon in Sabacc (Retold)
The story of Han winning the Millennium Falcon from Lando becomes a well-known tale in smuggling circles. Han boasts about his piloting skills. #StarWars #MillenniumFalcon
1 BCE
Han Meets Greedo
Han encounters the Rodian bounty hunter Greedo, who works for Jabba. Their rivalry begins. #StarWars #Greedo
0 CE
Han in the Mos Eisley Cantina
Han Solo is in the Mos Eisley cantina on Tatooine when he meets Luke Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi. He agrees to take them to Alderaan. #StarWars #MosEisley
0 CE
Han Shoots First (Debate)
In the cantina confrontation with Greedo, Han shoots first, killing the bounty hunter. This moment becomes iconic in Star Wars lore. #StarWars #HanShotFirst
0 CE
Han Joins the Rebellion
After helping destroy the Death Star, Han Solo commits to the Rebel Alliance, fighting against the Empire. #StarWars #RebelAlliance
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1 CE
Han and Leia's Relationship Begins
Han Solo and Princess Leia Organa develop a romantic relationship during the Rebellion. Their banter becomes legendary. #StarWars #LeiaOrgana
3 CE
Han Frozen in Carbonite
Han Solo is captured by Darth Vader and frozen in carbonite on Cloud City. He is taken by Boba Fett to Jabba the Hutt. #StarWars #Carbonite
4 CE
Han Leads Attack on Death Star II
Han Solo leads the Rebel fleet in the Battle of Endor, destroying the second Death Star. He plays a key role in the victory. #StarWars #BattleOfEndor
4 CE
Han Rescued from Jabba's Palace
Leia, Luke, and the Rebels rescue Han from Jabba's palace on Tatooine. Han is thawed from carbonite and rejoins the fight. #StarWars #JabbasPalace
5 CE
Han Marries Leia
Han Solo and Leia Organa marry shortly after the Galactic Civil War. They have a son, Ben Solo. #StarWars #HanAndLeia
10 CE
Han Trains Ben Solo
Han Solo teaches his son Ben piloting and smuggling skills. Ben shows Force sensitivity, which worries Han. #StarWars #BenSolo
28 CE
Ben Solo Turns to the Dark Side
Han's son Ben is seduced by Snoke and becomes Kylo Ren. Han blames himself for his son's fall. #StarWars #KyloRen
34 CE
Han's Death on Starkiller Base
Han Solo confronts his son Kylo Ren on Starkiller Base. Kylo kills Han, leading to his redemption later. #StarWars #StarkillerBase
34 CE
Han Meets Rey and Finn
Han Solo encounters Rey and Finn on the Millennium Falcon. He agrees to help them destroy Starkiller Base. #StarWars #Rey #Finn
34 CE
Han and Leia Separate
Han Solo and Leia separate due to the strain of Ben's fall. Han returns to smuggling. #StarWars #HanSolo