Lucasfilm officially announces the production of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, the first standalone Star Wars film.
Felicity Jones is cast as the lead character Jyn Erso in Rogue One.
The first trailer for Rogue One is released, showcasing the story and characters.
The Galactic Empire begins construction of the Death Star, a superweapon capable of destroying entire planets.
Orson Krennic visits the Erso family and forcibly takes Galen Erso to work on the Death Star project for the Empire.
After her father's abduction, young Jyn is rescued and raised by Saw Gerrera, a rebel extremist.
Jyn is captured by Imperial forces and imprisoned; later rescued by Rebel Alliance operatives.
Jyn is recruited by the Rebel Alliance to lead the mission to retrieve the Death Star plans.
Jyn and her team receive proof from Galen Erso that his work on the Death Star includes a critical vulnerability.
The rebel team infiltrates the Imperial security complex on the planet Scarif to steal the Death Star blueprint.
The Rebels engage in a large-scale battle with the Empire on Scarif to secure and transmit the Death Star plans.
The stolen plans are successfully transmitted to the Rebel fleet, enabling the Rebellion to prepare a counterattack.
The entire Rogue One team perishes during the battle on Scarif, sacrificing themselves for the Rebellion's future victory.
