Chewbacca (78)Full unit name: Chewbacca
Last updated: 22.09.2023 14:02:48
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Basic info
First appearance: A New Hope
A New Hope
(MOVIE)
Species: Wookiee
Wookiee
Sentient Species
Gender: Male
Was born on: Kashyyyk
Kashyyyk
Planet
Relations: Jaina's Light
Jaina's Light
(CR90 Corellian Corvette)
Starship
Named Starships
, Smuggler
Smuggler
Organization
Communities
, Endor Strike Team
Endor Strike Team
(Rebel Alliance Special Forces)
Organization
Rebel Alliance Military
Events: Battle of Kashyyyk
Battle of Kashyyyk
Event
The Clone Wars
, Escape from Mos Eisley
Escape from Mos Eisley
Event
Galactic Civil War
, Flight to Alderaan
Flight to Alderaan
Event
Galactic Civil War
, Escape from Death Star
Escape from Death Star
Event
Galactic Civil War
, Battle of Yavin
Battle of Yavin
Event
Galactic Civil War
, Yavin Award Ceremony
Yavin Award Ceremony
Event
Galactic Civil War
, Extraction on Corellia
Extraction on Corellia
Event
Galactic Civil War
, IA - The Campaign
IA - The Campaign
Event
Galactic Civil War
, Fly Solo
Fly Solo
(IA - The Campaign)
Event
Galactic Civil War
, Search for Skywalker (Hoth)
Search for Skywalker (Hoth)
Event
Galactic Civil War
, Battle of Hoth
Battle of Hoth
Event
Galactic Civil War
, Falcon's Escape
Falcon's Escape
Event
Galactic Civil War
, Ambush on Cloud City
Ambush on Cloud City
Event
Galactic Civil War
, Escape from Cloud City
Escape from Cloud City
Event
Galactic Civil War
, Rendezvous on Redemption
Rendezvous on Redemption
Event
Galactic Civil War
, Battle over Coruscant (SOTE)
Battle over Coruscant (SOTE)
Event
Galactic Civil War
, Rescue of Han Solo (Tatooine)
Rescue of Han Solo (Tatooine)
Event
Galactic Civil War
, Arrival of Leia and Chewbacca
Arrival of Leia and Chewbacca
(Rescue of Han Solo (Tatooine))
Event
Galactic Civil War
, Arrival of Luke Skywalker
Arrival of Luke Skywalker
(Rescue of Han Solo (Tatooine))
Event
Galactic Civil War
, Battle at the Sarlacc's Pit
Battle at the Sarlacc's Pit
(Rescue of Han Solo (Tatooine))
Event
Galactic Civil War
, Endor Campaign
Endor Campaign
Event
Galactic Civil War
, Rebel Briefing (ROTJ)
Rebel Briefing (ROTJ)
(Endor Campaign)
Event
Galactic Civil War
, Arrival at Endor (ROTJ)
Arrival at Endor (ROTJ)
(Endor Campaign)
Event
Galactic Civil War
, Search for Leia (ROTJ)
Search for Leia (ROTJ)
(Endor Campaign)
Event
Galactic Civil War
, Night at Bright Tree Village (ROTJ)
Night at Bright Tree Village (ROTJ)
(Endor Campaign)
Event
Galactic Civil War
, Battle of Endor
Battle of Endor
(Endor Campaign)
Event
Galactic Civil War
, Battle for the Katana fleet
Battle for the Katana fleet
Event
New Republic Era
, Battle of Mon Calamari
Battle of Mon Calamari
Event
New Republic Era
, Message from Luke (Da Soocha V)
Message from Luke (Da Soocha V)
Event
New Republic Era
, Search for Skywalker (Nar Shaddaa)
Search for Skywalker (Nar Shaddaa)
Event
New Republic Era
, Endgame
Endgame
(Battle of Mon Calamari)
Event
New Republic Era
Known Facts (21)
Escape from Mos Eisley (3) »
Flight to Alderaan (1) »
Escape from Death Star (2) »
Battle of Yavin (1) »
Battle of Hoth (1) »
Falcon's Escape (2) »
Ambush on Cloud City (1) »
Escape from Cloud City (2) »
Rendezvous on Redemption (1) »
Arrival of Leia and Chewbacca (1) »
Arrival of Luke Skywalker (1) »
Battle at the Sarlacc's Pit (1) »
  • Was rescued
Arrival at Endor (ROTJ) (2) »
Battle of Endor (1) »
Search for Skywalker (Nar Shaddaa) (1) »
Summary
Chewbacca was a legendary Wookiee
Wookiee
Sentient Species
from Kashyyyk
Kashyyyk
Planet
, best known for being the co-pilot of Han Solo
Han Solo
(Human)
Character
Major Characters
's ship, the Millennium Falcon
Millennium Falcon
(YT-1300 Light Freighter)
Starship
Named Starships
. He was the son of Attichitcuk, the husband of Mallatobuck, and the father of Lumpawaroo. Chewbacca carried with him the name of an ancient Wookiee hero, the great Bacca, first of the great chieftains of Kashyyyk, and the creator of a sword that denoted leadership among the Wookiees. This name placed Chewbacca in a noble lineage, which was further supported by his role in the Battle of Kashyyyk during the Clone Wars and during the Galactic Civil War. Born in 200 BBY, Chewbacca became a navigator of the Claatuvac Guild and fought alongside Jedi
Jedi Order
Organization
Galaxy-Wide Organizations
Grand Master Yoda
Yoda
Character
Major Characters
at the Battle of Kashyyyk
Battle of Kashyyyk
Event
The Clone Wars
during the Clone Wars, but was condemned to slavery by the Galactic Empire. Rescued by Han Solo, Chewbacca swore a life-debt to Solo and accompanied him throughout his smuggling
Smuggler
Organization
Communities
career. In 0 BBY, Solo and Chewbacca fell in with the Rebel Alliance and flew at the Battle of Yavin
Battle of Yavin
Event
Galactic Civil War
. After the battle, Chewbacca was considered a hero of the Alliance, and he played a role in key victories against the Galactic Empire. After the declaration of the New Republic, Chewbacca became the protector of Han and Leia Organa Solo
Leia Organa Solo
(Human)
Character
Major Characters
's children, Jaina
Jaina Solo
(Human)
Character
Major Characters
, Jacen
Jacen Solo
(Human)
Character
Major Characters
and Anakin
Anakin Solo
(Human)
Character
Major Characters
. Chewbacca was a wise, sophisticated being of great strength and loyalty. As technologically savvy as the brightest Academy graduate, he was also a skilled mechanic. Chewbacca, like many Wookiees, was able to understand Basic, but he could not speak it due to his species's vocal structure. He instead spoke Shyriiwook, the main Wookiee language, composed largely of growls and grunts, to his non-Wookiee companions who typically replied in Basic.

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See also
Related units, characters and technologies
Millennium Falcon
Known for being a member of the following organizations
Rebel Alliance Special Forces
All characters this character met
Obi-Wan Kenobi
Luke Skywalker
Han Solo
Complete list

Full unit name: Chewbacca Last updated: 22.09.2023 14:02:48