100 BCE
Watto is born on Toydaria
Watto is born on the planet Toydaria, the first of his species to exhibit a strong aptitude for trade and bargaining. #starwars #character #toydarian
Chronological Storyline (37 Milestones)
95 BCE
Watto learns to fly
Like all Toydarians, Watto develops his wings and learns to fly at a young age, a skill he later uses to navigate his shop and escape danger. #starwars #character
85 BCE
Watto begins apprenticeship
Watto serves as an apprentice to a junk dealer on Toydaria, learning the trade of salvaging and selling starship parts. #starwars #character
65 BCE
Watto moves to Tatooine
Seeking new opportunities, Watto relocates to the desert planet Tatooine and settles in Mos Espa. #starwars #character
60 BCE
Watto opens his junk shop
Watto establishes a junk shop in Mos Espa, specializing in salvaged starship parts and droids. The shop becomes a local hub for scavengers and racers. #starwars #character #mos_espa
55 BCE
Watto wins his first podrace bet
Watto enters the podracing world, betting on a successful racer and winning a large sum of credits, fueling his love for gambling. #starwars #character #podracing
50 BCE
Watto acquires hyperdrive parts
Through a savvy trade with an off-worlder, Watto obtains a rare shipment of hyperdrive components, boosting his shop's reputation. #starwars #character
45 BCE
Watto purchases a Twi'lek slave
Watto buys a young Twi'lek slave to help in his shop, though he later resells her for a profit. #starwars #character
39 BCE
Watto wins Shmi and Anakin Skywalker
In a podrace bet, Watto wins the slaves Shmi and her infant son Anakin from Gardulla the Hutt. He puts them to work in his shop. #starwars #character #anakin
37 BCE
Anakin builds a protocol droid
Under Watto's ownership, young Anakin constructs a protocol droid named C-3PO to help Shmi with household chores. Watto approves as it increases productivity. #starwars #character
35 BCE
Watto enters Anakin in illegal podraces
Recognizing Anakin's mechanical genius, Watto allows him to build his own podracer and enter illegal races, winning credits for Watto. #starwars #character #podracing
Mar 15, 32 BCE
Qui-Gon Jinn visits Watto's shop
Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi arrive at Watto's shop seeking a hyperdrive for their damaged starship. Watto refuses to accept Republic credits. #starwars #character #jedi
Mar 16, 32 BCE
Watto bets on Anakin in the Boonta Eve Classic
Qui-Gon bets against Watto in the Boonta Eve Podrace, wagering the hyperdrive and Anakin's freedom. Anakin wins, and Watto frees Anakin but keeps Shmi. #starwars #character #podrace
Mar 17, 32 BCE
Watto loses Anakin but retains Shmi
Watto honors the bet but is furious. He keeps Shmi as a slave, refusing to sell her to Qui-Gon. Shmi continues working in the shop. #starwars #character
30 BCE
Watto struggles after losing Anakin
Without Anakin's mechanical skills, Watto's business declines. He takes out loans from the Hutts to stay afloat. #starwars #character
27 BCE
Watto sells Shmi to Cliegg Lars
Watto sells Shmi Skywalker to moisture farmer Cliegg Lars for a low price, as she is older. She later marries Lars and becomes free. #starwars #character #shmi
22 BCE
Watto deals with Separatists
During the Clone Wars, Separatist agents approach Watto to purchase droid parts, but he refuses to take sides. #starwars #character #clonewars
22 BCE
Watto hears of Anakin as a Jedi
Rumors reach Watto that Anakin has become a Jedi Knight. Watto is dismissive but secretly impressed. #starwars #character
21 BCE
Watto helps smuggle Zillo Beast parts
Watto assists a group of smugglers in moving a fragment of the Zillo Beast, earning credits but attracting Imperial attention. #starwars #character
19 BCE
Imperial stormtroopers raid Watto's shop
Following Order 66, Imperials search Watto's shop for Jedi sympathizers. Watto bribes them to leave. #starwars #character #empire
15 BCE
Watto loses his shop to debts
Unable to repay loans, Watto loses his Mos Espa shop to the Hutts and is forced to move to Mos Eisley. #starwars #character
14 BCE
Watto opens a stall in Mos Eisley
Starting over, Watto opens a small junk stall in the Mos Eisley market, catering to smugglers and travelers. #starwars #character #mos_eisley
10 BCE
Watto meets Boba Fett
Boba Fett visits Watto's stall to purchase a targeting computer. Watto recognizes the name Fett and is wary. #starwars #character
5 BCE
Watto secretly aids the Rebel Alliance
Watto, motivated by profit, supplies Rebel agents with starship parts, though he avoids open allegiance. #starwars #character #rebellion
3 BCE
Watto is interrogated by the Imperials
An Imperial officer questions Watto about his dealings with Rebels. Watto uses his Toydarian mind-trick resistance to avoid giving information. #starwars #character
0 CE
Watto hears of the Battle of Yavin
News spreads of the Rebel victory at Yavin and the destruction of the Death Star. Watto is unaware that his former slave Anakin died in the battle. #starwars #character
4 CE
Watto learns of the Battle of Endor
Watto hears rumors of the Emperor's death and the Rebel victory at Endor, but remains apolitical. #starwars #character
5 CE
Watto's stall is destroyed by a sandstorm
A fierce Tatooine sandstorm destroys Watto's stall and inventory, forcing him to start over again. #starwars #character
6 CE
Watto rebuilds with Jawa help
With assistance from a Jawa clan, Watto rebuilds his stall and forms a regular trade partnership. #starwars #character
9 CE
Watto meets Han Solo
Han Solo visits Watto's stall looking for parts for the Millennium Falcon. Watto tries to overcharge him. #starwars #character #han_solo
10 CE
Watto retires from active trading
Watto, growing old, hires a Rodian assistant to run his stall while he supervises from his home. #starwars #character
20 CE
Watto is interviewed by a historian
A historian from the New Republic interviews Watto about his time owning Anakin Skywalker, but Watto downplays his role. #starwars #character
30 CE
Watto's health begins to fail
Watto's flying ability diminishes with age, and he experiences respiratory problems common to elderly Toydarians. #starwars #character
40 CE
Watto dies peacefully
Watto passes away in his sleep in Mos Eisley, surrounded by his accumulated junk. He is mourned by few but remembered as a shrewd businessman. #starwars #character #death
41 CE
Watto's shop is inherited by his nephew
A young Toydarian nephew inherits Watto's stall and continues the junk business in Mos Eisley. #starwars #character
50 CE
A statue of Watto is erected in Mos Espa
Local podracing enthusiasts erect a statue of Watto in Mos Espa to commemorate his contributions to the sport through Anakin. #starwars #character #memorial
100 CE
Watto's legacy is recorded in Toydarian folklore
Watto's life story becomes part of Toydarian oral history, passed down as a tale of one who traded with a future Jedi. #starwars #character #legacy