Tom Clancy's Without Remorse Timeline ( Real )

literature
August 31, 1993

Publication of Tom Clancy's Novel Without Remorse

Tom Clancy's novel 'Without Remorse,' which the movie is based on, was first published, introducing the story of John Clark, a CIA operative.

film_release
April 30, 2021

Release of the Movie Tom Clancy's Without Remorse

The action thriller movie 'Tom Clancy's Without Remorse,' based on Tom Clancy's novel, was released to the public.

Tom Clancy's Without Remorse Timeline ( Fictional )

military_operation
Early 1990s

John Kelly's Rescue Mission in Iraq

Navy SEAL John Kelly leads a rescue operation in Iraq to free American prisoners of war.

recruitment
Shortly after rescue mission

John Kelly's Recruited into CIA

After the mission, Kelly is recruited into a secret CIA program as a black ops operative.

personal_tragedy
Several months after recruitment

John Kelly's Family Attacked

John Kelly's wife Pam and unborn child are killed during an assassination attempt on Kelly by Russian operatives.

investigation
Following the attack

John Kelly Begins Investigation

Driven by revenge, Kelly investigates the attack on his family and uncovers a conspiracy involving Russian agents and an American drug cartel.

alliance
Midway through investigation

Kelly Allies with Karen Greer

Kelly teams up with CIA analyst Karen Greer to track down the perpetrators behind the attack and conspiracy.

military_operation
Later during investigation

Attack on Russian Safe House

Kelly leads an assault on a Russian safe house in Baltimore, killing multiple operatives and acquiring intelligence.

confrontation
Near the end of investigation

Confrontation with Victor Rykov

Kelly confronts Victor Rykov, a high-ranking Russian officer, in an attempt to stop the drug trafficking operation.

resolution
End of movie timeline

Resolution and Exfiltration

Kelly successfully dismantles the conspiracy, avenges his family, and escapes the hostile chase with Karen Greer.