STAR WARS

The franchise began with George Lucas's vision for a "space fantasy" after he was unable to secure the rights to Flash Gordon. Original Trilogy (1977–1983): Star Wars (later A New Hope) debuted in 1977, followed by The Empire Strikes Back (1980) and Return of the Jedi (1983). The success led Lucas to create Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) to pioneer special effects. Prequel Trilogy (1999–2005): After a 16-year hiatus, Lucas returned to tell the origin of Darth Vader with The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, and Revenge of the Sith. Disney Acquisition (2012–Present): Disney purchased Lucas

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Fictional Galactic Timeline

The in-universe history is measured in years BBY (Before the Battle of Yavin) and ABY(After the Battle of Yavin).

Dawn of the Jedi (c. 25,000 BBY): The discovery of the Force and the origin of the Jedi Order.
The Old Republic (25,000–1,000 BBY): A period of massive wars between the Republic/Jedi and the Sith Empire.
The High Republic (500–100 BBY): A "golden age" for the Jedi and Republic expansion into the Outer Rim.
Fall of the Jedi & Reign of the Empire (100 BBY–5 BBY): Includes the Clone Wars, the rise of Emperor Palpatine, and the near-extinction of the Jedi.
Age of Rebellion (5 BBY–4 ABY): The Galactic Civil War between the Rebel Alliance and the Empire, culminating in the Battle of Endor.
New Republic & Rise of the First Order (5 ABY–35 ABY+): The struggle to rebuild democracy, leading into the conflict seen in the Sequel Trilogy.