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Mon Mothma's Timeline
Mon Mothma was born in 46 BBY.
Mon Mothma is a Chandrilan aristocrat and dedicated stateswoman who served as Senator of Chandrila during the waning days of the Republic, became a founder and leader of the Rebel Alliance against the Galactic Empire, and later helped establish and lead the New Republic. Known for her unwavering integrity, moral conviction and discreet organization of resistance cells, she famously delivered the Alliance’s rallying cry before the Battle of Yavin. Key milestones include her resignation from the Imperial Senate at the rise of Palpatine, her secret convening on Yavin 4 to unite disparate rebel cells, her orchestration of the campaign to steal the Death Star plans, her presence at the Battle of Endor and her election as the New Republic’s first Chancellor, where she championed decentralization and peace across the galaxy.
~48 BBY – Birth on Chandrila
Born into a prominent political family on the planet Chandrila.
~22 BBY – Elected Senator of Chandrila
Succeeds her predecessor in the Galactic Senate, quickly gaining a reputation for integrity and anti-war advocacy.
21–19 BBY – Service during the Clone Wars
Leads the moderate faction in the Senate, allies with Padmé Amidala’s peace efforts and covertly supports anti-conflict initiatives.
~19 BBY – Resignation and Seclusion
Refuses to pledge loyalty to Emperor Palpatine after the Republic’s fall and withdraws from public life on Chandrila.
~5 BBY – Imperial Senate Dissent
Makes a rare public appearance in the Imperial Senate to denounce corruption and secretly recruits dissidents like Cassian Andor.
~2 BBY – Founding of the Rebel Alliance
Meets with Bail Organa and other leaders on Yavin 4 to formalize the Alliance to Restore the Republic and unite scattered resistance cells.
0 BBY – Rallying Cry before Yavin
Chairs the Rebel Council briefing and delivers the Alliance’s public declaration, inspiring the attack that destroys the first Death Star.
0–4 ABY – Galactic Civil War Leadership
Serves as the political and moral leader of the Alliance throughout key campaigns, including the evacuation of Hoth and the push toward Endor.
4 ABY – Battle of Endor and New Republic Formation
Attends the critical victory at Endor, helps dismantle the Empire and participates in founding the New Republic government.
5 ABY – Elected Chancellor of the New Republic
Becomes the first Chancellor, overseeing reconstruction efforts, decentralizing authority and fostering peace treaties.
9 ABY – Departure from the Chancellorship
Steps down amid internal disputes, remains an influential senator and elder stateswoman within the New Republic.
View Mon Mothma in our timeline:
- The Clone Wars (TV series), 22 BBY (24 years old)
- Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, 19 BBY (27 years old)
- Andor, 5 BBY (41 years old)
- Star Wars Rebels, 5 BBY (41 years old)
- Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, 0 BBY (46 years old)
- Episode VI: Return of the Jedi, 4 ABY (50 years old)
- Ahsoka, 9 ABY (55 years old)
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