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Finn's Timeline
Finn (FN-2187) was born in 11 ABY.
Finn, originally designated FN-2187, is a former First Order stormtrooper who became a key hero of the Resistance in the Star Wars sequel trilogy. Known for refusing to fire on innocent civilians during an assignment on Jakku, he deserted his trainers, saved Poe Dameron, and crash-landed alongside Rey and the droid BB-8. Adopting the name Finn, he fought in pivotal battles against the First Order including the destruction of Starkiller Base, the Battle of Crait, and the climactic Battle of Exegol. Through these milestones, he forged deep alliances, discovered courage and purpose beyond his stormtrooper past, and helped restore balance to the galaxy.
~15 BBY – Birth
Born on a remote First Order colony and separated from his family at a young age.
~9 BBY – First Order Conscript
Seized by the First Order, trained as a stormtrooper and designated FN-2187.
~34 ABY – Desertion on Jakku
Refuses an order to fire on civilians at Niima Outpost, frees Poe Dameron and escapes the First Order, crash-landing on Jakku.
~34 ABY – Adoption of the Name Finn
Inspired by Poe’s call sign, FN-2187 chooses the name “Finn” to mark his new identity.
~34 ABY – Battle of Takodana and Starkiller Base
Fights alongside the Resistance at Maz Kanata’s castle on Takodana and helps destroy the First Order’s Starkiller Base.
~34 ABY – Alliance with the Resistance
Travels to the Resistance base on D’Qar, formally joins their cause and participates in the Battle of Crait, where his defection call inspires surviving forces.
~35 ABY – Training on Ajan Kloss
Resides on the Resistance base aboard Ajan Kloss, deepens his bond with Rey and prepares for future missions.
~35 ABY – Mission to Pasaana
Accompanies Rey and Poe to the desert planet Pasaana in search of the Sith Wayfinder, clashes with pirates and rescues the droid D-O.
~35 ABY – Battle of Exegol
Infiltrates a First Order Star Destroyer to rescue Rey, then joins the climactic battle against Emperor Palpatine’s fleet on Exegol, helping secure the Final Order’s defeat.
View Finn in our timeline:
- Episode VII: The Force Awakens, 34 ABY (23 years old)
- Episode VIII: The Last Jedi, 34 ABY (23 years old)
- Galaxy's Edge, 34 ABY (23 years old)
- Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker, 35 ABY (24 years old)
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