The Living Daylights Timeline ( Real )

casting
1986

Casting of Timothy Dalton as James Bond

Timothy Dalton was cast as the new James Bond, marking his debut in the role with 'The Living Daylights'.

release
June 29, 1987

Release of 'The Living Daylights'

'The Living Daylights' was released in theaters, introducing Timothy Dalton's portrayal of James Bond to audiences worldwide.

The Living Daylights Timeline ( Fictional )

mission_start
Early 1987

James Bond assigned to sniper mission

James Bond is ordered to provide sniper support to MI6 agent Kara Milovy during her confiiscation of a Soviet officer General Georgi Koskov in Bratislava.

mission_mishap
Early 1987

Bond mistakes an assassination for a defection

During the mission, Bond shoots the supposed defection target, but it turns out to be a setup and leads to General Koskov being captured.

rescue_operation
Early 1987

Bond rescues Koskov and Milovy

Bond helps General Koskov and Kara Milovy escape captivity and they flee the Soviet Union together.

intel_debrief
Mid 1987

Koskov is debriefed by MI6

Koskov alleges corruption within the Soviet military and reveals a weapons smuggling operation.

investigation
Mid 1987

Bond investigates arms dealer Brad Whitaker

Bond tracks down weapons dealer Brad Whitaker who is supplying arms to the Soviets covertly.

undercover_mission
Mid-Late 1987

Bond teams with Nikolai to infiltrate weapons deal

Bond collaborates with Soviet agent General Leonid Pushkin (Nikolai) to sabotage arms shipment at the Afghan-Pakistan border.

conflict_prevention
Late 1987

Bond prevents massacre of Soviet troops

Bond foils a plot by Whitaker and Koskov to massacre Soviet troops via a false flag operation to escalate conflict.

climax_battle
Late 1987

Final confrontation with Whitaker

Bond confronts and kills Brad Whitaker and his henchmen at an arms depot, ending the weapons smuggling operation.

expose_double_agent
Late 1987

Bond exposes Koskov's deceit

Koskov is revealed as a double agent who manipulated events for profit; Bond ensures his downfall.