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Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker (35 ABY)

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A fictional historical timeline of Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker, detailing the events from Palpatine's secret broadcast to the final battle on Exegol and the redemption of Ben Solo.

Chronological Storyline (41 Milestones)

35 CE

Rey Exiles to Ahch-To

Guilt-ridden over Leia's death and her lineage, Rey exiles herself to Ahch-To, intending to remain in hiding. #starwars #ahchto

35 CE

Resistance Receives Intel from Spy

A spy within the First Order provides the Resistance with information about Palpatine's location and a Sith wayfinder. #starwars #resistance

Resistance Receives Intel from Spy
Resistance Receives Intel from Spy
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35 CE

Poe Dameron's Mission to Kijimi

Poe Dameron leads a mission to Kijimi to retrieve a Sith artifact from the droidsmith Babu Frik. #starwars #poedameron

35 CE

Rey, Finn, and Poe Travel to Pasaana

The trio travels to Pasaana to follow a clue from Lando Calrissian, leading them to the Aki-Aki festival. #starwars #pasaana

Rey, Finn, and Poe Travel to Pasaana
Rey, Finn, and Poe Travel to Pasaana
By Stefan Krasowski - Flickr: Algeria Tunisia Libya 042, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=18875202
35 CE

Kylo Ren Kills the Eye of Webbish Bog

Kylo Ren confronts and kills the Eye of Webbish Bog on Mustafar to obtain a Sith wayfinder. #starwars #mustafar

35 CE

Rey Destroys a First Order Transport

In an attempt to save Chewbacca, Rey accidentally destroys a First Order transport with Force lightning, believing Chewbacca is aboard. #starwars #rey

35 CE

Journey to Kef Bir

Rey, Finn, and Poe travel to the ocean moon Kef Bir to find the second wayfinder in the wreckage of the Death Star II. #starwars #kefbir

35 CE

Rey and Kylo Ren Duel on Death Star Wreckage

Rey and Kylo Ren duel amidst the ruins of the Death Star II on Kef Bir, culminating in Rey stabbing Kylo and then healing him. #starwars #duel

35 CE

Rey Takes the Wayfinder

After the duel, Rey takes the Sith wayfinder from the wreckage and learns the coordinates to Exegol. #starwars #exegol

35 CE

Kylo Ren Confronts Palpatine

Kylo Ren travels to Exegol and confronts Palpatine, who reveals his plan for a Final Order and orders Kylo to kill Rey. #starwars #palpatine

35 CE

Leia Organa's Sacrifice

General Leia Organa uses the last of her strength to reach out to her son Ben through the Force, distracting him and allowing Rey to escape. Leia dies shortly after. #starwars #leia

35 CE

Luke Skywalker's Force Ghost

Luke Skywalker's Force ghost appears to Rey on Ahch-To, encouraging her to face Palpatine and giving her Leia's lightsaber. #starwars #lukeskywalker

Luke Skywalker's Force Ghost
Luke Skywalker's Force Ghost
By Official Star Wars Flickr - This image has been extracted from another file, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=112371984
35 CE

Lando Calrissian Gathers Allies

Lando Calrissian and Chewbacca travel across the galaxy to gather a massive civilian fleet to support the Resistance. #starwars #lando

35 CE

Palpatine Drains Rey and Ben

Palpatine drains the life force from Rey and Ben to rejuvenate himself, becoming more powerful. #starwars #palpatine

35 CE

Rey Deflects Palpatine's Lightning

Using both of Luke and Leia's lightsabers, Rey deflects Palpatine's Force lightning back at him, destroying his physical form. #starwars #rey

35 CE

Rey Begins Training

Rey continues her Jedi training under General Leia Organa on Ajan Kloss, honing her skills with the lightsaber. #starwars #jedi

35 CE

Ben Solo's Redemption and Death

Ben Solo kisses Rey and then fades away, becoming one with the Force. #starwars #redemption

35 CE

Final Order Fleet Destroyed

With Palpatine dead, the Final Order's Star Destroyers become inoperable and are destroyed by the Resistance and Citizen's Fleet. #starwars #finalorder

35 CE

Finn and Jannah's Connection

Finn and Jannah discover they were both former stormtroopers and share a bond, hinting at a larger community of defectors. #starwars #finn

35 CE

Poe Dameron Becomes General

Poe Dameron is promoted to General of the Resistance, taking on a leadership role. #starwars #poedameron

35 CE

Palpatine's Death

Palpatine is disintegrated by his own redirected lightning, finally ending his reign. #starwars #palpatine

35 CE

End of the Skywalker Saga

The story of the Skywalker bloodline concludes, with Rey carrying on their legacy as a new Jedi. #starwars #skywalker

End of the Skywalker Saga
End of the Skywalker Saga
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35 CE

Rey's New Lightsaber

Rey constructs a new lightsaber with a yellow blade, symbolizing her unique path as a Jedi. #starwars #lightsaber

Rey's New Lightsaber
Rey's New Lightsaber
By Wikideas1 - Own work rendered with Blender and a model from Sketchfab https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/anakin-lightsaber-da068fc53d3e435a804c3c250e46816c, CC0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=164609585
35 CE

Galaxy Begins Rebuilding

With the First Order and Final Order defeated, the galaxy begins the long process of rebuilding and restoring democracy. #starwars #galaxy

Galaxy Begins Rebuilding
Galaxy Begins Rebuilding
By RobertFord II - Own work, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=181424587
35 CE

D-O Joins the Crew

The little droid D-O, rescued from Kijimi, becomes a permanent member of the Resistance. #starwars #droids

35 CE

C-3PO's Memory Restored

R2-D2 restores C-3PO's memory using a backup, allowing the droid to remember his friends. #starwars #c3po

35 CE

Resistance Victory Celebration

The Resistance holds a victory celebration on Ajan Kloss, honoring the fallen and looking to the future. #starwars #resistance

35 CE

Force Ghosts Appear

Luke and Leia's Force ghosts appear and smile at Rey, signifying their approval. #starwars #forceghost

35 CE

Rey Takes the Skywalker Name

A passerby asks Rey for her name, and she introduces herself as Rey Skywalker, adopting the legacy. #starwars #skwalker

35 CE

Rey Buries the Lightsabers

Rey travels to Tatooine and buries Luke and Leia's lightsabers in the sand, symbolizing the end of the Skywalker saga. #starwars #tatooine

35 CE

Rey Dies and Ben Revives Her

Rey dies from the strain of the battle, but Ben Solo uses his life force to resurrect her, sacrificing himself. #starwars #bensolo

35 CE

Rey Receives the Jedi Legacy

All past Jedi voices speak to Rey, empowering her to rise against Palpatine. #starwars #jedi

35 CE

Rey and Ben Solo Face Palpatine

Rey confronts Palpatine in the Sith Citadel, and Ben Solo arrives to help after turning back to the light. #starwars #bensolo

35 CE

Battle of Exegol Begins

The Resistance fleet, joined by the Citizen's Fleet, engages the Final Order's Xyston-class Star Destroyers above Exegol. #starwars #battleofexegol

35 CE

Rey Returns to the Resistance

Rey returns to the Resistance fleet and reveals the location of Exegol, rallying the galaxy for a final assault. #starwars #resistance

35 CE

C-3PO's Memory Wiped

C-3PO sacrifices his memory to translate the Sith text on the dagger, revealing the location of the wayfinder. #starwars #c3po

35 CE

Rescue on Kijimi

The Resistance rescues Chewbacca from a First Order Star Destroyer with the help of Zorii Bliss. #starwars #kijimi

35 CE

Chewbacca Captured by First Order

During the Pasaana mission, Chewbacca is captured by the First Order and taken aboard a Star Destroyer. #starwars #chewbacca

35 CE

Rey and Kylo Ren Force Bond Duel on Pasaana

Rey and Kylo Ren engage in a Force bond duel across the desert of Pasaana, with Rey accidentally using Force lightning. #starwars #forcebond

35 CE

Kylo Ren Learns of Palpatine

Supreme Leader Kylo Ren receives the broadcast and learns of Palpatine's existence, setting out to find and destroy him. #starwars #kyloren

35 CE

Palpatine's Broadcast

Emperor Palpatine reveals his survival to the galaxy via a secret broadcast from Exegol, declaring the return of the Sith. #starwars #sith