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Han Solo (Nerf Herder) was born in 32 BBY and died in 34 ABY.

Han Solo is a charismatic Corellian smuggler turned Rebel hero, famed for piloting the Millennium Falcon and his lifelong partnership with co-pilot Chewbacca. Initially an Imperial cadet expelled for insubordination, he made his name running illicit cargoes and winning the Falcon from Lando Calrissian in a high-stakes card game. Recruited by the Rebel Alliance, he played a pivotal role in rescuing Princess Leia Organa and destroying both Death Stars, later marrying Leia and serving the New Republic. His adventurous spirit and cunning tactics cemented his legend, culminating in a final sacrifice confronting his son, Kylo Ren, to aid the Resistance against the First Order.

~29 BBY - Birth

Han Solo is born on the streets of Corellia and endures a harsh childhood before running away to seek his fortune.

~11 BBY - Imperial Service

Enters the Imperial Academy as a pilot cadet, excels in training but is expelled for insubordination after engaging in a bar fight.

~10 BBY - Smuggler and Chewbacca

Deserts the Empire and becomes a freelance smuggler; frees Wookiee Chewbacca from slavery, forging a lifelong bond and co-piloting partnership.

~10 BBY - Kessel Run and the Millennium Falcon

Undertakes the daring Kessel Run, demonstrating his piloting prowess, and wins the Millennium Falcon from Lando Calrissian in a game of sabacc.

0 BBY - Escape and the Rebellion

Hired to transport Luke Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi, he rescues Princess Leia from the Death Star and helps destroy its primary reactor at the Battle of Yavin.

3 ABY - Hoth Evacuation

Leads the evacuation of Echo Base during the Imperial assault on Hoth, narrowly escaping pursuit through an asteroid field.

4 ABY - Battle of Endor

Joins the ground assault team on Endor, plays a key role in disabling the shield generator and contributes to the destruction of the second Death Star.

5 ABY - Family and Leadership

Marries Princess Leia Organa, welcomes their son Ben Solo, and takes on a leadership role in the New Republic.

34 ABY - Final Mission and Death

Returns from self-imposed exile to aid the Resistance against the First Order, confronts his son Kylo Ren on Starkiller Base, and is mortally wounded, dying in Leia’s arms.

 

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