- "Begun, the Clone War has."
- ―Yoda
The following events took place in the year 22 BBY,[5] also known as 3255 LY according to the Lothal Calendar[3] and year 7955 in the C.R.C. calendar.[2]
Events[]
- The Antar 4 schism occurs over whether to support the Galactic Republic or the Confederacy of Independent Systems.[5]
- A border dispute occurs on Ansion.[1]
- Zam Wesell and Jango Fett attempt to assassinate Senator Padmé Amidala on Coruscant.[1]
- The Separatist Crisis ends and the Clone Wars begin with the First Battle of Geonosis.[1]
- Anakin Skywalker and Padmé Amidala are married in a secret ceremony on Naboo.[1]
- Anakin Skywalker is promoted to Jedi Knight.[6]
- Concurrent to the early period of the Clone Wars, RA-7 protocol droids are created with plating from the 3PO-series protocol droid. One of the droids made during this time is 4-A7,[7] who is actually assembled by Separatist allies within Arakyd Industries.[8]
- The Battle of Muunilinst occurs; the Republic defeats the Separatist stronghold. However the victory comes at great cost: Muun cities were heavily damaged in the battle, and the engagement will lead the galaxy to face a financial crisis.[9]
- Jedi General Tholme leads his forces in a major battle against Asajj Ventress and her battle droids. Ventress wins the day and murders Tholme.[10][11]
- Mace Windu and his Jedi squad battles with the Separatists and the hired droid mercenary AD-W4 over the planet Hissrich.[12]
- Anakin Skywalker destroys Admiral Trench's flagship above the Battle of Christophsis and delivers needed supplies to senator Bail Organa on the ground.[6]
- Ahsoka Tano is assigned to Anakin Skywalker as his Padawan learner.[13]
- Anakin Skywalker and Ahsoka Tano rescue Jabba's son Rotta from Asajj Ventress.[13]
- Ziro the Hutt is imprisoned after Padmé Amidala exposes his role in the plot to kidnap Rotta.[13]
- General Grievous takes the warship Malevolence as his flagship and launches a campaign in which he brought about the destruction of multiple Republic fleets. The ship is later destroyed by Republic and Jedi forces.[14]
- The planet Rodia rejoins the Republic after a successful mission by Senator Padmé Amidala, Representative Jar Jar Binks, and protocol droid C-3PO.[15]
Battles[]
- Antar 4 schism[5]
- Plot to assassinate Senator Amidala[1]
- Mission to Kamino[1]
- Dogfight over Geonosis[1]
- Mission to rescue Shmi Skywalker Lars[1]
- Funeral of Shmi Skywalker Lars[1]
- First Battle of Geonosis[1]
- Wedding of Anakin Skywalker and Padmé Amidala[1]
- Invasion of Onderon[16]
- Battle of Muunilinst[9]
- Battle of unidentified planet (Tholme and Ventress)[10][11]
- Operation on Hissrich[12]
- Battle of Arantara[17]
- Battle on Caliban[18]
- Mission to Benglor[19]
- Mission to Quarmendy[20]
- Siege of Hisseen[19]
- Attack on a Republic troop transport[21]
- Battle of Christophsis[5]
- Battle of Teth[13]
- Mission to Jabba's Palace[13]
- Raid on Ziro's Palace[13]
- Battle of Ryloth[5]
- Ambush on Rugosa[5]
- Battle of Alamass (Legend)[22]
- Battle of the Phu system[5]
- Battle of Abregado[5]
- Battle of the Ryndellia system[5]
- Battle of the Kaliida Nebula[5]
- Battle near the Kaliida Nebula[5]
- Battle of Mimban[5]
- Defense of Rishi Station[5]
- Battle of Falleen[5]
- Battle of Bothawui[5]
- Mission to sweep outer corridor of space[5]
- Mission to Skytop Station[5]
- Mission to Rodia[5]
- Attack on Aargonar[23]
Births[]
- Bistan on Iakar.[24]
- Ames Bunkle[25]
- Hedala Fardi on Thabeska. (Approximate date)[26]
- Warda Gojun on Saleucami.[24]
- Dhara Leonis[25]
- Ketsu Onyo[27] on Shukut.[2]
- Hadder Ponta on Skuhl.[28]
- Vah'nya[29]
- Xea on Eriadu.[30]
Deaths[]
- During the plot to assassinate Senator Amidala[1]
- Shmi Skywalker Lars on Tatooine.[1]
- During the First Battle of Geonosis[1]
- During the battle of unidentified planet[10][11]
- Bellow on Benglor[19]
- During the Battle of Christophsis[6]
- During the Battle of Teth[13]
- During the Battle of Ryloth[37]
- During the Ambush on Rugosa[40]
- During the Battle of the Phu system[41]
- During the Battle of the Kaliida Nebula[42]
- Laan Tik during the Battle of Mimban.[17]
- During the Defense of Rishi Station[43]
- Gha Nachkt before the mission to Skytop Station.[44]
- R3-S6 during the mission to Skytop Station.[45]
- During the Battle of Aargonar[23]
Appearances[]
Non-canon appearances[]
- LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures — "Duel of Destiny" (Appears in hologram)
- LEGO Star Wars: Droid Tales — "Exit from Endor" (In flashback(s))
- LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
Sources[]
- Star Wars: Build the Millennium Falcon 45 (Guide to the Galaxy: The Riches of Mygeeto) (First identified as 22 BBY)
- Star Wars Helmet Collection 11 (Highlights of the Saga: Anakin's Tragedy)
- Star Wars Helmet Collection 22 (Highlights of the Saga: The Battle of Geonosis)
- Star Wars: Galactic Atlas
- Star Wars Helmet Collection 23 (Databank A-Z: Hassk Triplets–Holograms)
- Star Wars: Rogue One: The Ultimate Visual Guide
- Star Wars: Jedi vs. Sith
- Star Wars Helmet Collection 27 (Helmets: Commander Gree)
- Star Wars Helmet Collection 30 (Weapons & Uniforms: Senate Commandos) (Indirect mention only)
- Star Wars Helmet Collection 37 (Highlights of the Saga: The Battle of Ryloth)
- Star Wars Helmet Collection 40 (Highlights of the Saga: Battle on Geonosis)
- Star Wars Helmet Collection 41 (Highlights of the Saga: The Secret of Kamino)
- Star Wars Helmet Collection 73 (Highlights of the Saga: The Maridun Incident) (Erroneous mention)
- Star Wars: Scum and Villainy: Case Files on the Galaxy's Most Notorious
- Star Wars Helmet Collection 76 (Helmets: Commander Ponds) (Indirect mention only)
- Star Wars Helmet Collection 76 (Highlights of the Saga: The End of Endurance) (Indirect mention only)
- Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: The Visual Dictionary
- "Republic, Rebel, and Resistance Starfighters" — Star Wars Encyclopedia (Picture only)
- Star Wars: Timelines
- "A Certain Point of View" — Star Wars Insider 224