The following events took place in the year 3 ABY,^[3] also known as 3280 LY according to the Lothal Calendar^[7] and year 7980 in the C.R.C. calendar.^[6]

Events[]

• The Rebel Alliance's base on Hoth was invaded and destroyed by the Galactic Empire, forcing the Rebels to evacuate.^[2]
• The Galactic Empire annexes Cloud City.^[2]
• Kendy Idele joins the Rebel Alliance.^[4]
• Han Solo was encased in carbonite and delivered to Jabba Desilijic Tiure by Boba Fett.^[2]
• Luke Skywalker began his training under Jedi Master Yoda on Dagobah.^[2]
• During a confrontation with Darth Vader on Cloud City, Luke Skywalker learns that the Dark Lord of the Sith is his father.^[2]
• Luke Skywalker, Lando Calrissian, Chewbacca, Leia Organa, C-3PO, and R2-D2 are reunited with the Rebel forces and began their quest to rescue Han Solo from Jabba's palace on Tatooine.^[2]
• Vendaxan land squid mating season occurs.^[9]

• Vader launches a quest to find who hid Luke Skywalker from him, only to instead reunite with Sabé^[10] and return to Naboo, where he comes into conflict with Sabé and the Amidalans.^[11]
• After visiting the Tomb of Padmé Amidala, Vader journeys to Polis Massa and hears the last words of Padmé Amidala, who died believing there was still good in Anakin Skywalker.^[12]

Battles[]

• Mid Rim Retreat concludes^[5]
  • Attack on Haidoral Prime^[5]
  • Battle in the Kontahr sector^[5]
  • Coyerti campaign^[5]
    • Attack on an Imperial scout post^[5]
    • Attack on an Imperial fort^[5]
    • Attack on the Distillery^[5]
    • Destruction of the Coyerti Imperial garrison^[5]
  • Battle in the Metatessu sector^[5]
  • Battle in the Enrivi system^[5]
  • Battle in the Chonsetta system^[5]
  • Raid on an Imperial heavy freighter^[5]
• Battle of Hoth^[2]
• Mission to Sorin's Star Destroyer^[13]
• Invasion of Ison^[13]
• Infiltration of the Thunderstrike^[5]
• Escape from Cloud City^[2]
• Duel on Cloud City^[2]
• Operation Starlight
• Operation Ringbreaker^[5]
  • Attack on Mardona III^[5]
  • Attack on Obumubo^[5]
  • Attack on the dockyards of Najan-Rovi^[5]
  • Attack on Nakadia^[5]
  • Battle of Naator^[5]
  • Battle of Xagobah^[5]
  • Attack on the Kuliquo belt asteroid mines^[5]
  • Siege of Inyusu Tor^[5]

Births[]

• Belen Rakab^[14]

Deaths[]

• Before the Battle of Hoth^[2]
  • Riba^[2]
  • Murra^[2]
  • XJ9-CS14^[2]
• During the Battle of Hoth^[2]
  • Dak Ralter^[2]
  • Kit Valent^[2]
  • Zev Senesca^[2]
  • K-3PO^[2]
  • Starck^[2]
  • Kesin Ommis^[2]
  • Beak^[15]
  • Micha Evon^[15]
  • Derek Klivian^[16]
  • Purpruff^[8]
  • Roja^[15]
• In the Hoth asteroid belt^[2]
  • CR978^[2]
  • JA189^[2]
  • OL701^[2]
  • Penrie^[2]
• Aboard the Ultimatum^[2]
  • Canonhaus^[2]
• Aboard the Executor^[2]
  • Kendal Ozzel^[2]
  • Lorth Needa^[2]
• On Bespin
  • IG-88B^[17] (later rebuilt)^[18]
  • C-3PO (later rebuilt)^[2]
• Ardo Banch on Tatooine
• ZED-6-7 after the battle of Polis Massa
• Pol Andrissus during the Attack on Mardona III^[15]
• Maediyu during the Attack on Nakadia^[15]
• During the Siege of Inyusu Tor^[15]
  • Roach^[15]
  • Verge^[15]
• On Nar Shaddaa
  • Boggs Triff^[19]
  • Jonny the Sting^[20]
  • Skullicon^[20]
  • Bigbot^[20]
  • Wyrmen Lictor^[20]
  • Ragon^[20]

Appearances[]

Non-canon appearances[]

• Star Wars Epic Yarns: The Empire Strikes Back
• LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures — "A Hero Discovered"
• LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures — "The Mines of Graballa"
• LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures — "Zander's Joyride"
• LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures — "The Lost Treasure of Cloud City"
• LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures — "Peril on Kashyyyk"
• LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures — "Crossing Paths"
• LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures — "Race on Tatooine"
• LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures — "The Test"
• LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures — "The Kyber Saber Crystal Chase"
• LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures — "The Maker of Zoh"
• LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures — "Showdown on Hoth"
• LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures — "Duel of Destiny"
• LEGO Star Wars: Droid Tales — "Flight of the Falcon" (In flashback(s))
• Snowball Sight - LEGO Star Wars - Mini Movie on the official LEGO YouTube channel (backup link)
• Wampa Woes - LEGO Star Wars - Mini Movie on the official LEGO YouTube channel (backup link)
• LEGO Star Wars: The Resistance Rises — "Attack of the Conscience" (Mentioned only)
• LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens (Mentioned only)

Sources[]

• Star Wars: Card Trader (Card: R2-D2 - Jabba's Sail Barge - Base Series 1) (First identified as 3 ABY)
• Star Wars Jedi Master Magazine 1
• Star Wars Helmet Collection 1 (Highlights of the Saga: Duel in Cloud City)
• Star Wars Jedi Master Magazine 2
• Star Wars Helmet Collection 2 (Highlights of the Saga: The Capture of Han Solo)
• Star Wars Jedi Master Magazine 3
• Star Wars Helmet Collection 6 (Highlights of the Saga: Peril in the Asteroid Field)
• Star Wars Helmet Collection 9 (Highlights of the Saga: Ground Assault on Hoth)
• Star Wars: Galactic Atlas
• Star Wars: Jedi vs. Sith
• Star Wars Helmet Collection 29 (Helmets: Snowtrooper)
• Star Wars Helmet Collection 32 (Highlights of the Saga: Attack of the Wampa)
• Star Wars Helmet Collection 58 (Highlights of the Saga: To Save a Jedi)
• Star Wars Helmet Collection 61 (Highlights of the Saga: Escaping Cloud City)
• Star Wars: Creatures Big & Small (Picture only)
• Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: The Visual Dictionary
• "Imperial Troops" — Star Wars Encyclopedia (Picture only)
• "Republic, Rebel, and Resistance Starfighters" — Star Wars Encyclopedia (Picture only)
• "The Battle of Hoth and the Second Death Star" — Star Wars Encyclopedia (Indirect mention only)
• Star Wars: Timelines

Notes and references[]