Star Wars Rebels takes place primarily between 5 BBY (five years before the Battle of Yavin) and 1 BBY (one year before the Battle of Yavin). The series begins around 5 BBY, a time when the Galactic Empire is solidifying its control and the Rebel Alliance is just beginning to form. The show follows the rise of the Rebellion through the events leading closely up to the original Star Wars film (Episode IV: A New Hope), which starts at 0 BBY. The timeline covers important prequel events, the growing rebellion against the Empire, and ends just before the Death Star's attack, with some story elements overlapping with the movie Rogue One and the original trilogy era.