Star Wars: Empire at War Timeline ( Real )

announcement
June 22, 2005

Announcement of Star Wars: Empire at War

Petroglyph Games officially announced the development of Star Wars: Empire at War, a real-time strategy game set in the Star Wars universe.

release
February 16, 2006

Release of Star Wars: Empire at War

The game was released worldwide, allowing players to engage in space and ground battles within the Star Wars universe.

release
October 23, 2006

Release of Star Wars: Empire at War – Forces of Corruption Expansion

An expansion pack for the original game was released, adding new features, factions, and missions to the game.

Star Wars: Empire at War Timeline ( Fictional )

strategy
4-5 ABY

Rebellion Establishes Hidden Bases

The Rebel Alliance establishes secret bases in remote planets such as Yavin IV and Hoth to resist the Empire.

conflict
4-5 ABY

Empire Begins Large Scale Suppression Campaigns

The Galactic Empire intensifies efforts to crush the Rebel Alliance by deploying fleets and ground forces to key systems.

military_action
5 ABY

Rebel Fleet Recovers and Strikes Back

The Rebel fleet regroups and conducts counterattacks on Imperial forces, targeting supply routes.

preparation
4 ABY

Final Battle of Endor Preparations

Both the Rebel Alliance and the Galactic Empire prepare their forces for a decisive confrontation near the forest moon of Endor.

aftermath
4-6 ABY

Empire Retreats and Rebel Victory Solidified

Following the loss of the Death Star and Emperor Palpatine, the Empire begins to lose hold of the galaxy, solidifying Rebel control in many systems.