Wars Legends Timeline | Star

In 2014, Lucasfilm rebranded this massive continuity as , setting its stories in an alternate timeline parallel to the new canonical films. While no longer considered "official" backstory for new projects, Legends remains a beloved goldmine of epic storytelling, complex characters, and galactic history spanning over 25,000 years.

The timeline (formerly known as the Expanded Universe, or EU) encompasses the body of fictional material—books, comics, video games, and reference guides—published before April 25, 2014. On that date, Lucasfilm reclassified this extensive universe as "Legends," rendering it non-canonical to the official continuity established by the sequel trilogy and subsequent projects. However, Legends remains a cornerstone of Star Wars lore, introducing iconic characters, planets, and concepts that have influenced the franchise for decades. This report outlines the structure, key eras, and major works of the Legends timeline.