The events in this story take place approximately three years before the Battle of Yavin.
The events in this story take place approximately three years before the events in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope.
The events in the story take place prior to Star Wars: A New Hope.
The events in this story take place between Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith and Star Wars: A New Hope.
The events in this story take place approximately two years before the Battle of Yavin.
The events in this story take place approximately twelve months before the Battle of Yavin.