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⚡ Ben Solo's Timeline

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Ben Solo (Kylo Ren) was born in 5 ABY and died in 35 ABY.

Ben Solo, the son of Han Solo and Leia Organa and nephew of Luke Skywalker, was born into the legendary Skywalker-Solo lineage and trained as a Jedi under his uncle. Corrupted by Supreme Leader Snoke and driven by his own inner turmoil, he destroyed Luke’s fledgling Jedi temple and adopted the dark identity of Kylo Ren, rising to lead the Knights of Ren and ultimately the First Order. Wielding a distinctive crossguard lightsaber, he orchestrated the destruction of the Hosnian system, fatally struck down his father, and betrayed Snoke to seize supreme power. His complex bond and battles with the scavenger Rey, coupled with moments of doubt and conflict, culminated in his redemption on Exegol, where he renounced the Dark Side, reclaimed his identity as Ben Solo, and sacrificed his life to save Rey.

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~5 ABY – Birth

Ben Solo is born to Leia Organa and Han Solo, heir to the Skywalker and Solo legacy.

~19 ABY – Jedi Apprenticeship

He begins formal Jedi training under his uncle Luke Skywalker at a hidden temple.

~22 ABY – Fall to the Dark Side

Influenced by Supreme Leader Snoke, he sabotages the Jedi temple, destroys Luke’s academy, abandons his name, and becomes Kylo Ren, supreme agent of the Knights of Ren.

~34 ABY – Attack on Takodana and Duel with Rey

Leading an assault on Maz Kanata’s castle, he clashes with Rey, is wounded, and establishes a mysterious Force bond with her.

~34 ABY – Starkiller Base and Patricide

He oversees the activation of Starkiller Base, annihilates the Hosnian system, and fatally strikes down his father, Han Solo, in a moment of inner conflict.

~34 ABY – Rise to Supreme Leader

After betraying and killing Snoke, Kylo claims the title Supreme Leader of the First Order and directs its war against the Resistance.

~34 ABY – Battle of Crait

He pursues the escaping Resistance to Crait and confronts Luke Skywalker, only to be unsettled when Luke sacrifices himself to save the survivors.

~35 ABY – Redemption and Sacrifice

On Exegol, Ben renounces the Dark Side, helps Rey defeat Emperor Palpatine, reclaims his identity, and gives his life to revive her before dying in peace.

 

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