Below is the timeline of the episodes behind the tale of Arya, a Force-wielding Echani Armorer-Guardian, who has been drawn into the fight against the Empire and the Darkness.
The tale begins well before the events of Star Wars Rogue One and prior to the Imperial occupation of Jedha, situating it approximately at the beginning of Star Wars Andor. The storyline is a combination of Canon, Legends and free-form storytelling.
Arya returns to Pandoth under threat, aided by Shosmi’s quiet power and the Hidden Path. Among fields, crystals, and a Jedi Chapter House, new allies emerge—but Imperial eyes are watching. In a cantina shadowed by uniforms, Arya must choose discretion… or risk exposure.
Arya wakes to hopeful dawn and readies for hyperspace departure with Shosmi and BD. As “Ashla’s Hand” climbs away, she forges new armor and tests her Force‑born compass—revealing visions that hint at destiny beyond the stars.
Arya confronts Clem’s true identity as secrets unravel mid‑journey. Touchdown brings horror: Nora’s flat destroyed, holocrons and Jedi texts stolen, and their lifeline gone. Grief, danger, and a hidden path forward collide—as Arya races to reclaim what was lost.
Arya boards a sleek diplomatic transport to a lavish hotel’s lofty heights. Amid marble floors and whispered secrets, she stashes a vital parcel and retreats to the lobby bar with BD. Surrounded by elegance she’s unprepared for, confidence meets unease in the galactic high‑society shuffle.
Arya delves into the ancient lore of the Jedi Temple Guard, crafting the commission and her own armor inspired by their legacy. With each meticulous piece, she channels the spirit of the Jedi, blending tradition with innovation. As challenges arise, her determination strengthens, forging her destiny in the galaxy.
Arya navigates a bustling market with a secret crystal apparatus, potentially vital to the Rebel Alliance. As she wrestles with new challenges, her skills in armor craftsmanship are needed elsewhere.
Arya navigates the underworld of spiritual traders to sell kyber crystals. With the enigmatic Shosmi’s help, Arya uncovers hidden secrets about the Force and ancient Jedi lore. As tensions rise, Arya must use her armorer skills and newly gained knowledge to prepare for an upcoming mission.
Arya delves into the mystery of Kyber crystals, embarking on a quest to uncover their secrets. With Nora’s assistance, she navigates the dangerous world of crystal trading while contending with shadowy figures from her past.
As Arya delves into ancient Jedi texts, a revelation sparks a journey of self-discovery and peril. From modifying her lightsaber to facing Imperial threats, her path intertwines with secrets and danger. With allies at her side, she confronts her destiny, facing the darkness that lurks within.
4 BBY. Amidst the Empire Day festivities on Christophsis, Arya and her team embark on a daring mission to retrieve stolen crystals. Navigating Imperial dangers and unraveling secrets, they secure an alliance with the Cloud Riders. Success is vital, but the risks are immense.
Tensions rise as Nora and Arya face Enfys Nest and Tayshin Maxa to discuss a critical alliance. Enfys demands help to liberate a crystal from Christophsis, now under Imperial control. Despite doubts and risk, Arya decides to act, forming a daring plan to aid the Cloud Riders alone.
Aboard the Little Piggy, chaos ensues as unexpected Imperial presence forces them to flee Sullust. With a new destination set, Arya delves into Jedi training through mysterious visions
In a tense standoff, Arya faces off against Cassian Andor, blasters drawn. But when Nora intervenes, a new mission begins, fraught with danger and intrigue.
Arya infiltrates a tense Imperial-ruled city, concealing her identity. In a cantina, a mission turns chaotic as a contact is killed, leading to a face-off with a dark-haired adversary.
As the Little Piggy hurtled through hyperspace, Arya dedicated her time to private pursuits. It was during this period that Nora called a briefing, shedding light on their destination — Darknell, a once-free industrial town now swallowed by the Empire’s grip.
Arya faces the perilous task of loading special cargo onto The Falconer freighter under the Empire’s watchful eye. Protecting Leia and their mission is paramount.
Arya and her team arrive on Alderaan, where she feels a strange familiarity upon meeting Leia. She educates Leia on tactical attire and builds trust with Senator Organa. They learn about the mission to Darknell and Arya explores Alderaan’s market with Leia. Arya gains a friend and a companion.
Rebels gather in the Old Gather House, led by Senator Mon Mothma. She highlights the Empire’s atrocities and urges unity. Norra, accompanied by Bistan and Porkins, sets off on a mission to build alliances, aided by Arya’s craftsmanship. They depart on the Little Piggy to Alderaan, carrying hope and determination.
Arya dedicates herself to supporting the Rebel cause on Chandrila, working alongside Norra Wexley. She becomes involved with the Hannah Institute and forms a connection with Lor San Tekka, an explorer focused on preserving Jedi artifacts. Her future unfolds.
Returning to the Hanna Institute, Arya and her team mourn the fallen Temple of the Kyber. Arya discovers the Journal of Qui-Gon Jinn, feeling a sense of purpose. Amidst political turmoil, Arya stays on Chandrila and ignites her lightsaber, embracing her destiny.
Arya discovers the secrets within the Temple of the Kyber. Amidst treachery and a critical mission ahead, they escape the Empire’s clutches, carrying with them the weight of history.
Avoiding conflict, the party of an Echani, Iktochi, Kaminoan, Human, and a Droid press deeper into the city to find the one person who will escort them into the Temple of the Kyber.
18 BBY. The Imperial purge of Jedi throughout the galaxy drove the Echani Guardian clan into hiding. Although not Jedi, Force wielding Echani Guardians were seen as a threat given the clan’s loose Jedi affiliation and knowledge of Royal Red Guard weapons, armor and fighting techniques.
19 BBY. With the end of the Clone Wars, declaration of Jedi as enemies of the Republic and the execution of Order 66 to purge the Jedi from the galaxy, Chancellor Palpatine dissolved the Imperial Senate and elevated himself to Galactic Emperor.
22 BBY. The establishment of the Confederacy of Independent Systems across mid-rim and outer-rim worlds ignited into the Clone Wars. The Clone Wars are now understood to have been a politically-motivated war designed to create the conditions for the rise of the Galactic Empire.
28 BBY. Supreme Chancellor Palpatine’s personal guard is seen in public for the first time wearing their signature red armor and wielding weapons reminiscent of those found on Eshan. The Guard’s training was rumored to be rooted in Echani fighting techniques.
32 BBY. Trade Federation begins a blockade, invasion and occupation of Naboo, which ends in the destruction of occupying forces by coordinated actions across Naboo, intervention of the Republic and the Jedi.
500 BBY. The High Republic Era was a golden age of peace and expansion for the Galactic Republic and the Jedi Order. Jedi Knights explored the frontier, fostering unity and justice. The period lasted approximately 400 years.
980 BBY. Darth Bane, a pivotal Sith Lord, reformed the Sith Order by establishing the Rule of Two, ensuring only two Sith existed at a time. His actions ended the Sith’s infighting and secrecy, setting the stage for their eventual resurgence and the downfall of the Jedi Order.
1000 BBY. Following the Russian Reformation was a period of relative peace and prosperity in the galaxy, marked by the rise of the Galactic Republic. The Jedi Order served as guardians of peace.
1000 BBY. Following the end of the New Sith Wars and the Seventh Battle of Ruusan, the Ruusan Reformation restructured the entire Galactic Republic, stripping power away from the Supreme Chancellor and reinvesting it in the Galactic Senate.
2000 BBY. In the twilight of the Old Republic, the Jedi-Sith War (New Sith Wars) erupted, plunging the galaxy into chaos. Ancient rivalries resurfaced and legendary warriors clashed in a battle for supremacy.