Star Wars Timeline Explained
Star Wars: What do BBY and ABY mean?
A quick way to read Star Wars dates, count toward the Battle of Yavin, and separate story time from release order.
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The Story Order Library
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Star Wars Canon & Continuity
Star Wars canon vs. Legends: what changes?
Two continuities can share characters and still tell different histories. Here is how to tell which story you are following.
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The Cosmere Start Here
What is part of the Cosmere?
Mistborn and Stormlight share a universe. The Wheel of Time does not. Find the boundary before choosing your first book.
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