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What is BBY in Star Wars? Before The Battle of Yavin

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Before The Battle of Yavin

Eras

The timeline of the Star Wars galaxy is divided into different eras, with one of the most significant markers being the Battle of Yavin. This battle, depicted in "Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope," saw the Rebel Alliance secure a critical victory against the Galactic Empire with the destruction of the Death Star. In order to understand the landscape of the galaxy before this turning point, it is helpful to delve into the history and events that led up to the conflict.

Before the Battle of Yavin, the galaxy was embroiled in a series of conflicts known as the Clone Wars. These took place between the Galactic Republic, led by the Jedi Order, and the Confederacy of Independent Systems (CIS), led by the Sith Lord Count Dooku. The Clone Wars were a tumultuous time, seeing the utilization of both clone troopers and battle droids in large-scale battles throughout the galaxy. These events were depicted in "Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones" and "Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith," as well as in the animated television series "Star Wars: The Clone Wars."

The conclusion of the Clone Wars saw the end of the Galactic Republic and the birth of the Galactic Empire. This change was orchestrated by Sheev Palpatine, the Supreme Chancellor of the Republic who was secretly the Sith Lord Darth Sidious. By manipulating both sides of the conflict, Palpatine seized power and appointed himself Emperor, all while eradicating the Jedi Order through the execution of Order 66. This marked a new era of oppression and tyranny, as depicted in "Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith."

In response to the growing injustice and authoritarian measures taken by the Empire, various resistance groups began to emerge. Eventually, these would unite under the banner of the Rebel Alliance, an organization dedicated to the restoration of the Galactic Republic and the end of the Empire's tyranny. Some key figures in the Rebellion included Princess Leia Organa, Mon Mothma, and Admiral Gial Ackbar. The early years and growth of the Alliance are depicted in the animated television series "Star Wars Rebels" and the novel "Star Wars: Ahsoka."

One of the most pivotal moments in the lead-up to the Battle of Yavin was the construction of the Death Star, a moon-sized battle station capable of destroying entire planets. The creation of this superweapon, spearheaded by the ambitious Imperial officer Grand Moff Tarkin, was a testament to the ruthlessness and absolute power desired by the Galactic Empire. The story of the Death Star's construction and the inner workings of the Empire is explored in the novel "Star Wars: Tarkin" and the film "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story."

The catalyst for the Battle of Yavin was the theft of the Death Star Plans by a group of Rebel agents led by Jyn Erso. Their mission to infiltrate an Imperial base and acquire the blueprints was fraught with danger and sacrifice, but ultimately successful, providing the Rebel Alliance with the necessary information to exploit a fatal weakness in the battle station's design. The story of these brave heroes and their daring mission is the focus of "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story."

the era leading up to the Battle of Yavin was marked by war, oppression, and the steady rise of the Rebel Alliance against the oppressive Galactic Empire. The events following the Battle of Yavin saw a turning point in the struggle for freedom, with the Rebel Alliance emboldened by their victory and the Empire desperate to maintain control of the galaxy.

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