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40 BBY — 9 ABY
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- c. 32 BBYBlockade of NabooThe Trade Federation cut off access to Naboo, forcing the Republic to seek a political solution.
- c. 32 BBYAnakin is discovered on TatooineOn Tatooine, a boy named Anakin Skywalker is discovered and his abilities draw attention.
- c. 32 BBYBattle of NabooThe joint efforts of the planet's defenders break the blockade and end the crisis.
- c. 32 BBYTrade Federation landing on NabooFollowing the blockade, a droid army landed on the planet and occupied the capital.
- c. 32 BBYPalpatine elected ChancellorA change of chancellor amid the crisis brought to the summit of power a senator who was secretly controlling both sides.
- c. 32 BBYLiberation of NabooThe queen fought her way back, uniting the townspeople and the Gungans against the occupying droid army.
- c. 22 BBYAssassination attempt on Senator AmidalaAn attempt on the senator's life on Coruscant leads to an investigation that uncovers preparations for war.
- c. 22 BBYBattle of GeonosisThe first open clash between the Republic and the Confederacy, which marks the start of the Clone Wars.
- c. 22 BBYSecret marriage of Anakin and PadméA Jedi and a senator married in defiance of the Order's code, keeping it hidden from everyone.
- c. 19 BBYProclamation of the Galactic EmpireDescription hidden: this entry reveals the plot.
- c. 19 BBYBirth of the Skywalker twinsDescription hidden: this entry reveals the plot.
- c. 19 BBYDeath of Padmé AmidalaDescription hidden: this entry reveals the plot.