The impending debut of the Ahsoka series on Disney Plus has generated considerable excitement, prompting questions about its placement within the expansive Star Wars timeline. As fans are aware, the timeline of the Star Wars saga has never been straightforward, with films, shows, and various narratives interwoven across decades.
The chronological complexities began to surface with the addition of Episode IV and V to the original titles, introducing a new level of intricacy. Over the years, the franchise has evolved to encompass multiple trilogies, prequels, sequels, and spin-offs, including animated series and expanded universe tales.
In the midst of this temporal labyrinth, the release of the Ahsoka series invites further inquiry into its position within the Star Wars chronology.
Ahsoka is set in the year 12 ABY (After the Battle of Yavin), aligning with the events of The Mandalorian Season 3. This period is characterized by the emergence of the New Republic, although remnants of the Empire still exert influence in various corners of the galaxy, often through covert agents and conspirators.
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Natasha Liu Bordizzo, who portrays live-action character Sabine Wren, revealed the interconnected nature of the shows: “Ahsoka runs along the same timeline as The Mandalorian Season 3, and the shows are all connected. There’s just so many parallels.”
Understanding the Ahsoka Timeline:
To navigate the Star Wars timeline, two abbreviations are crucial: BBY (Before the Battle of Yavin) and ABY (After the Battle of Yavin). The former refers to time before the pivotal Battle of Yavin, featured in “A New Hope,” while the latter denotes years after this event.
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Here’s a simplified timeline of key events:
- Star Wars: The Phantom Menace – 32 BBY
- Star Wars: Attack of the Clones – 22 BBY
- The Clone Wars – 22 BBY-19 BBY
- Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith – 19 BBY
- The Bad Batch – 19 BBY
- Solo: A Star Wars Story – 13 BBY-10 BBY
- Obi-Wan Kenobi – 10 BBY
- Andor – 5 BBY
- Star Wars Rebels – 5 BBY-1 BBY
- Rogue One: A Star Wars Story– 0 BBY
- Star Wars: A New Hope– 0 BBY
- Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back – 3 ABY
- Star Wars: Return of the Jedi – 4 ABY
- The Mandalorian Season 1 – 9 ABY
- The Mandalorian Season 2 – 9 ABY
- The Book of Boba Fett – 11 ABY
- The Mandalorian Season 3 – 12 ABY
- Ahsoka – 12 ABY
- Star Wars: The Force Awakens – 34 ABY
- Star Wars: The Last Jedi – 34 ABY
- Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker – 35 ABY
The placement of Ahsoka within this framework elucidates the political landscape of the New Republic and the remnants of the Empire, underscoring the series’ connection to The Mandalorian. Despite its complexity, the Star Wars timeline continues to captivate and challenge fans, promising ongoing intrigue in a galaxy far, far away.
