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Poe Dameron's Timeline
Poe Dameron was born in 2 ABY.
Poe Dameron is a skilled New Republic and Resistance pilot, celebrated for his expertise in T-70 X-wing starfighters and leadership within Black Squadron. Born to Rebellion heroes and orphaned at a young age, he rose through the ranks as a test pilot and flight instructor before joining the Resistance under General Leia Organa. Dameron’s daring missions include retrieving the droid BB-8 from the desert world Jakku, leading strikes against the First Order’s Starkiller Base, pivotal engagements at the Battle of D’Qar and on Crait, and key operations in the conflict against the Final Order. His bravery and tactical acumen establish him as one of the Resistance’s most prominent figures, culminating in his promotion to General by the time of the galaxy’s final confrontation on Exegol.
~1 BBY - Birth
Poe Dameron is born on Yavin 4 to Rebel Alliance heroes Shara Bey and Kes Dameron.
~5 ABY - Parents’ Death
At around age five, Poe is orphaned when his parents are killed on a mission to the planet Srall.
~18 ABY - New Republic Flight Academy Graduation
Completes training at the New Republic Flight Academy and begins work as a test pilot and flight instructor.
~34 ABY - Rescue of BB-8
Sent by General Leia Organa to Jakku to retrieve the droid BB-8; reunites with childhood acquaintance Zorii Bliss.
~34 ABY - Battle of D’Qar
Leads Black Squadron in defense of the Resistance base and assesses the threat of the First Order’s Starkiller Base.
~34 ABY - Starkiller Base Assault
Leads an assault on the First Order’s superweapon, crash-lands on Jakku, and aids Rey and Finn’s escape.
~34 ABY - Canto Bight Mission
Collaborates with Finn, Rose Tico, and BB-8 to infiltrate the First Order’s casino city in search of a codebreaker; is captured and later escapes.
~34 ABY - Crait Siege and Mutiny
Participates in the Resistance’s last stand on Crait and leads a mutiny against Vice Admiral Holdo’s unwitting plot to sideline him.
~35 ABY - Promotion to General
Awarded the rank of General for his contributions to the Resistance’s survival and leadership in subsequent operations.
~35 ABY - Pasaana and Final Order Discovery
Leads a team to the festival world Pasaana in pursuit of Sith lore and uncovers clues to the Final Order uprising.
~35 ABY - Battle of Exegol
Commands Resistance forces in the climactic battle against Emperor Palpatine’s Final Order fleet, aiding in the ultimate defeat of the Sith.
View Poe Dameron in our timeline:
- Star Wars Resistance, 34 ABY (32 years old)
- Episode VII: The Force Awakens, 34 ABY (32 years old)
- Episode VIII: The Last Jedi, 34 ABY (32 years old)
- Galaxy's Edge, 34 ABY (32 years old)
- Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker, 35 ABY (33 years old)
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