Battle of the Corellian system

The title of this article is conjectural. Although this article is based on official information from theStar Wars Legends continuity, the actual name of this subject is pure conjecture.

Battle of the Corellian system

Background[]

In order to learn more about theDeath Star,Alliance Special Forces managed to sabotage and disable aDelta-class DX-9 stormtrooper transport,Omicron 1, that was carryingImperial officers assigned to the Death Star as it traveled through theCorellian system.^[1][2]

The Alliance sent theshuttleHunter, along with thefrigateInad, to capture the disabled transport. The operation was protected byX-wings fromBlue Squadron andY-wings fromRed Squadron.^[2]

The battle[]

Soon after the mission began, severalAssault Gunboats arrived. The Rebel fighters moved to intercept at the cost of three X-wings. TheHunter boarded the transport and captured the officers. However while both vessels were returning to theInad, theImperial-class Star DestroyerImmortal arrived and began to launch threeTIEs. An Imperial transport also jumped out ofhyperspace and attempted to recapture the fleeing transport.Keyan Farlander destroyed the attacking transport, and two more which arrived shortly afterward. However, both his wingmen were shot down while attempting to keep the Imperial fighters off his tail.Namrhe was killed butOmin-Oreh was rescued but severely injured.^[2]

Aftermath[]

As soon as both ships had boarded theInad, the Rebels withdrew to hyperspace. The captured military advisors were unable to reveal much information except thatBevel Lemelisk was leading the design team and that some of his team had recently traveled toCoruscant for a meeting withGrand MoffWilhuff Tarkin. The Alliance planned anassault ontheir ship.

Appearances[]

• Star Wars: X-Wing(First appearance)

Sources[]

• X-Wing: The Official Strategy Guide

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