This template serves to give a chronological placement for multiple pieces of sequel trilogy era media, to allow for quick citation and linking, as well as to resolve contradictory placements given in Star Wars: Timelines.
The list: "The Crimson Corsair and the Lost Treasure of Count Dooku," "Flight of the Falcon, Part 5: Grand Theft Falcon," Life Day 1 (frame story), Force Collector, and Star Wars Special: C-3PO 1
- "Flight of the Falcon, Part 5: Grand Theft Falcon" mentions "A clone that knows the location of forgotten Separatist treasures," which is a statement of the events of "The Crimson Corsair and the Lost Treasure of Count Dooku." Therefore "Grand Theft Falcon" takes place after "Lost Treasure of Count Dooku."
- The Life Day 1 frame story states that "Since losing the Falcon… well, things had been tough." Therefore it must take place after the Millennium Falcon was stolen in "Grand Theft Falcon." Therefore, Life Day 1 takes place after "Grand Theft Falcon."
- In Force Collector, Karr Nuq Sin visits the Millennium Falcon on Jakku, thus placing it after the Falcon was stolen. While the placement in relation to Life Day 1 is unknown, this information at least places it some time after "Grand Theft Falcon", and therefore "Lost Treasure of Count Dooku" as well.
- Star Wars Special: C-3PO 1 features C-3PO loses his arm. Force Collector features this dismembered limb, meaning that Force Collector also takes place after the events of Star Wars Special: C-3PO 1.
The information establishes this chronological order: "The Crimson Corsair and the Lost Treasure of Count Dooku," "Flight of the Falcon, Part 5: Grand Theft Falcon," and Life Day 1 (frame story). Force Collector also takes place after "Grand Theft Falcon," and Star Wars Special: C-3PO 1 takes place some time prior. As this is established in story content, it takes priority over any contradictory placements given in reference material.
The timeline:
- Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens establishes that the Millennium Falcon was stolen years before the events of the film. Because "Grand Theft Falcon" features the Falcon get stolen, it takes place years before the events of the film.
- Star Wars: Galactic Atlas dates The Force Awakens to 34 ABY, and since "Grand Theft Falcon" takes place years beforehand, it takes place during or before 32 ABY.
- "The Crimson Corsair and the Lost Treasure of Count Dooku" places itself fifty years after the Clone Wars ended. Star Wars: Galactic Atlas dates the end of the Clone Wars to 19 BBY, meaning that it takes place around 31 ABY. While this is an approximation, per the reasoning above it cannot take place any later than 32 ABY.
- Life Day 1 features Han Solo, placing it before his death in The Force Awakens, which is 34 ABY.
- Force Collector is placed years before The Force Awakens per
'Star Wars: Force Collector' Author Kevin Shinick on How His Story Ties into 'Star Wars' Canon by Dave Trumbore on Collider.com (November 19, 2019) (backup link archived on November 19, 2019). - Star Wars Special: C-3PO 1 features Poe Dameron after having joined the Resistance. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: The Visual Dictionary places this three years before the Starkiller Incident, which corresponds to 31 ABY per Star Wars: Galactic Atlas.
Combining this information creates a basic timeline:
"The Crimson Corsair and the Lost Treasure of Count Dooku" (c. 31 ABY), "Flight of the Falcon, Part 5: Grand Theft Falcon" (Between c. 31 ABY and 32 ABY), Life Day 1 (Between c. 31 ABY and 34 ABY), Force Collector (Between c. 31 ABY and 32 ABY), and Star Wars Special: C-3PO 1 (Between c. 31 ABY and 32 ABY).
As stated earler, these are deductions made from information given in story content. It takes priority over any contradiction given in reference books, such as Star Wars: Timelines. However, new information that does not contradict this template can be used.
Usage
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