Timeline of the Galactic Civil War

This is a timeline of the Galactic Civil War. The date system used in this timeline is Galactic Standard Calendar.

Battles in italics took place during the Galactic Civil War, and may have involved prominent figures on either side, but were not battles between the Galactic Empire/Imperial Remnant and the Alliance to Restore the Republic/Alliance of Free Planets/New Republic.

(Note: Not all battles have the exact date specified and may have occurred in different order or in the same timeframe.)

Timeline

 * 19 BBY - Supreme Chancellor Palpatine, in the wake of the Clone Wars and in response to an alleged rebellion by the Jedi, declares the formation of the Galactic Empire with himself as Galactic Emperor for life.
 * 2 BBY - The Alliance to Restore the Republic, also known as the Rebel Alliance, takes shape.

Legend

 * Colors indicate battles that are part of larger campaigns.