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⚡ Rey Skywalker's Timeline

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Rey Skywalker was born in 15 ABY.

Rey Skywalker is a resilient, Force-sensitive scavenger from the desert world Jakku who emerges as a pivotal Jedi in the galactic conflict. Known for her natural affinity with the Force, bravery in facing Kylo Ren, and leadership within the Resistance, she achieves major milestones including discovering her hidden lineage, mastering lightsaber combat, undergoing training with Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa, leading missions to recover Sith artifacts, defeating Emperor Palpatine in the climactic battle on Exegol, and finally adopting the Skywalker name to honor her mentors and solidify her role in the Jedi legacy.

Jakku
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~15 ABY - Birth and Abandonment

Rey is born on the desert planet Jakku to parents fleeing mysterious pursuers and is left alone as an infant, growing up among scavengers.

~15 ABY to ~34 ABY - Scavenger Life on Jakku

She survives by salvaging parts from wrecked starships while dreaming of her family’s return.

~34 ABY - Encounter with BB-8 and Finn

Rey discovers BB-8, aids the wounded stormtrooper FN-2187 (Finn), and escapes Jakku with him aboard the Millennium Falcon.

~34 ABY - Battle of Takodana and Awakening

At Maz Kanata’s castle she experiences a Force vision, retrieves Anakin’s lightsaber, and resists Kylo Ren before being captured by the First Order.

~34 ABY - Starkiller Base Assault

She is rescued by Finn and Han Solo during the Resistance attack on Starkiller Base and defeats Kylo Ren in a lightsaber duel.

~34 ABY - Search for Luke Skywalker

Following Han Solo’s death, Rey journeys to Ahch-To to find the missing Luke Skywalker and begins basic Force training.

~34 ABY - Training and Battle of Crait

Under Luke’s reluctant guidance she hones her abilities, forges a Force bond with Kylo Ren, and aids the Resistance during the stand on Crait.

~35 ABY - Jedi Training under Leia Organa

Rey continues her Jedi studies under General Leia aboard the Resistance cruiser, deepening her connection to the Force and her lineage.

~35 ABY - Journey to Pasaana and Sith Wayfinder

Alongside Finn and Poe she travels to Pasaana, where she discovers her role as the keeper of a Sith wayfinder that leads to Exegol.

~35 ABY - Exploration of Kijimi and Kef Bir

Rey deciphers Sith lore on Kijimi and recovers a second wayfinder on the wreckage world Kef Bir, uncovering her identity as Palpatine’s descendant.

~35 ABY - Exegol and Final Battle

Confronting Emperor Palpatine on Exegol, Rey channels the power of past Jedi to defeat the Sith Lord and end the Final Order.

~35 ABY - Embracing the Skywalker Legacy

Honoring her mentors, she adopts the Skywalker name and places Luke and Leia’s lightsabers at the Lars homestead on Tatooine.

 

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