Cassian Andor's story spans approximately 25 years—from childhood on Kenari to death on Scarif.
Andor's two seasons cover the crucial transformation period: how a cynical survivor became a dedicated revolutionary.
Here's the complete timeline, connecting both seasons of Andor to Rogue One.
Pre-Series: The Kenari Years (c. 26 BBY)
Kenari Event: Young Cassian (then called Kassa) witnesses the Republic contaminating his home world. His tribe investigates a crashed ship.
The Separation: Republic forces remove surviving children. Cassian is taken by Maarva and Clem Andor—effectively rescued, but traumatically separated from his people.
New Identity: Cassian Andor is born. Kassa's past is hidden to protect him.
The Foundation: This trauma defines everything. Cassian never trusts institutions. He knows what "civilization" does to people like him.
Season 1 Timeline (5 BBY)
- Cassian kills two corpos
- Luthen recruits him
- Timeline: Days
- The heist that starts the rebellion
- Imperial overreaction follows
- Timeline: Weeks
- Aftermath of Aldhani
- Mon Mothma's introduction deepens
- Timeline: Days after heist
- Cassian imprisoned
- The rebellion grows without him
- Timeline: Months
- Maarva's death and funeral
- Mass uprising on Ferrix
- Cassian commits to rebellion
- Timeline: Approximately 6 months total for Season 1
Season 2 Time Jumps
Season 2 covers four years in 12 episodes—the most ambitious structure.
- 4 BBY
- Cassian fully integrated into rebel operations
- New relationships established
- Still 4 BBY
- Luthen's operation grows
- Dedra closes in
- 3-2 BBY
- Multiple time jumps within the arc
- Major events occur
- 1 BBY
- Final arc leading directly to Rogue One
- K-2SO introduced
Each Arc Dated
For precise placement:
Ferrix Introduction: Early 5 BBY Aldhani Heist: Mid 5 BBY Narkina 5 Imprisonment: Mid-Late 5 BBY Ferrix Uprising: Late 5 BBY
Season 2 Arc 1: Early 4 BBY Season 2 Arc 2: Mid-Late 4 BBY Season 2 Arc 3: 3 BBY through early 2 BBY Season 2 Arc 4: 1 BBY
Rogue One: 0 BBY (same year as A New Hope)
Total Covered: Approximately 5 years of active rebellion.
Where Rogue One Picks Up
The handoff is precise.
Andor's End: Season 2 concludes with Cassian fully transformed—committed revolutionary, skilled operative, partnered with K-2SO.
Rogue One's Start: The film opens with Jyn Erso's rescue. Cassian is sent to find her.
The Connection: We now understand why Cassian is so dedicated. We've seen what he sacrificed.
Character Details: Cassian's hardness in Rogue One makes sense. He's done terrible things for this cause—Andor showed us.
The Gap: A few months pass between Andor's finale and Rogue One's opening. Cassian runs operations during this time.
Complete Chronological List
For those wanting to watch in order:
1. Andor Season 1, Episodes 1-12 The beginning. Cassian's recruitment and awakening.
2. Andor Season 2, Episodes 1-3 One year later. Established rebel operative.
3. Andor Season 2, Episodes 4-6 The network expands. Danger grows.
4. Andor Season 2, Episodes 7-9 Years pass. Everything intensifies.
5. Andor Season 2, Episodes 10-12 The finale. K-2SO arrives. Direct Rogue One setup.
6. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story The mission. Scarif. The end.
- Solo shows young rebellion
- Rebels overlaps (Saw Gerrera connection)
- A New Hope follows immediately after
Cassian's story is complete. It ends in sacrifice—but begins in hope.