Summary

• The New Republic Era in Star Wars lasted for about 34 years and was a crucial period in galactic history, established after the fall of the Empire.
• Mon Mothma became the first Chancellor of the New Republic and wielded power responsibly, stepping down sometime after 9 ABY.
• The Mandalorian series introduced many viewers to the New Republic Era, exploring its problems and key events like Din Djarin meeting Grogu and the Mandalorians reclaiming Mandalore from Moff Gideon.

Many of the recent Star Wars stories have been set in the New Republic Era, and here's the full timeline of this period to date. Established after the fall of the Empire, the New Republic only lasted around 30 years in-universe. This may have only been a short period, but it's an important one in of galactic history. Star Wars shows are increasingly featuring the New Republic era, so understanding its timeline is crucial for the future of the franchise.

To understand the New Republic timeline, it's necessary to first grasp the basics of how Star Wars measures the age of time. Events in the Star Wars calendar, are based around the Battle of Yavin, when Luke Skywalker destroyed the Death Star in A New Hope. Since the entire New Republic Era is set after the Battle of Yavin, every year is considered ABY. Here's the full timeline of the New Republic, so far as it's known to date.

20 The New Republic Was Founded After Return Of The Jedi

4 ABY

After the Rebel Alliance destroyed the second Death Star and Luke Skywalker helped his father defeat Emperor Palpatine, it was only a matter of time before the Imperial structure fell apart completely. With the galaxy in chaos, the New Republic needed to establish itself quickly, which led to leaders within the Rebel Alliance getting high-ranking positions. Coruscant remained in Imperial hands, so the New Republic chose a new homeworld in Hosnian Prime.

19 Mon Mothma Becomes the First Chancellor of the New Republic

4 ABY

Mon Mothma was a vital part of the Rebel’s victory and the defeat of the Empire. Because of that, and her extensive experience in the Republic and Imperial Senate, Mothma was a natural choice as the first Chancellor of the New Republic. Because Palpatine was technically the last Chancellor of the Republic, Mothma was awarded extra power, something she quickly squashed as she did not think it was right. It’s not known when Mothma stepped down as Chancellor, though it has to be sometime after 9 ABY.

18 The Empire Fell At The Battle Of Jakku

5 ABY

The Unknown Regions. As told in Chuck Wendig's Aftermath trilogy, New Republic forces successfully deactivated the planet-busting bomb. The Empire fell, with its remaining leaders escaping into the shadows of the galaxy.

17 Ben Solo Was Born A Year After Return Of The Jedi

5 ABY

In 5 ABY, Ben Solo was born on the planet Chandrilla to his parents, General Han Solo and Princess Leia Organa. Because of Leia’s parentage, Ben was born with a strong connection to the Force. Ben was also born with a dark heritage, though, a fact that would foreshadow the man he would later become.

16 Din Djarin Meets Grogu

9 ABY

The Mandalorian introduced most viewers to the New Republic Era, and it has explored many of the problems with the New Republic. Its premiere kicked off with an event that didn't seem significant on a galactic scale: Din Djarin meeting Grogu for the first time. This proved to be a turning point in Din Djarin's life, setting him on a path of heroism and changing the future of Mandalore.

15 Ahsoka Tano Arrests Lady Morgan Elsbeth on Corvus

Around 9 ABY

According to the official Star Wars timeline, Ahsoka Tano arrested the Nightsister Morgan Elsbeth in 9 ABY. This event is seen in The Mandalorian season 2, episode 5, with Ahsoka bringing in Grand iral Thrawn. It would also set in motion the events that preceded her show, Ahsoka, and it could prove to be an absolutely crucial moment in galactic history.

14 Din Djarin Bests Moff Gideon in Combat and Takes Control of the Darksaber

9 ABY

The Mandalorian season 2 finale featured an epic duel between Din Djarin and Moff Gideon, with Din taking possession of the Darksaber - the ancestral weapon of Mandalorian leadership. Moff Gideon would still have won in the end, though, if not for the intervention of Jedi Master Luke Skywalker. Din and Grogu briefly parted ways after this, with Grogu going with Luke to train as a Jedi.

13 Boba Fett Takes Over Jabba the Hutt’s Empire on Tatooine

9 ABY

The iconic bounty hunter Boba Fett reclaimed his Mandalorian armor and - allying with Fennec Shand - took over as Daimyo of Mos Espa in the best bounty hunters in Star Wars.

12 Moff Gideon is Broken Out of the New Republic Custody

Around 9 ABY

The end of The Mandalorian season 3, episode 5 revealed that Moff Gideon was broken out of New Republic custody while being transported for trial. This is one of the biggest failings of the New Republic, and unfortunately, isn’t the only time they’ve lost a high-value target. With Gideon freed, he was able to hide in his secret base on Mandalore and continue his experiments trying to create Force-sensitive clones of himself.

11 Mandalorians Reclaim Mandalore and Defeat Moff Gideon

Around 9 ABY

The Mandalorian season 3 finale saw the Mandalorians, led by Bo-Katan Kryze and Din Djarin retake their home world. The group of Mandalorians managed to destroy Moff Gideon’s secret base and his Dark Trooper army, and find ways to find ways to cultivate life on the planet. It seems likely that The Mandalorian season 3 was the final appearance of Giancarlo Eposito’s iconic villain. It will be interesting to see where the next installment of Din and Grogu's story, whether it be The Mandalorian season 4, goes and whether there is room for Gideon to return.